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  • Misawa F-16s receive system upgrade to boost tactical power

    As years pass technology continuously progresses, including the F-16 Fighting Falcon avionics systems, a warfighting computer reaping the benefits of man’s technological advancements. The 35th Fighter Wing’s F-16 fleet began an avionics upgrade this week to further enhance the fleet’s readiness,

  • Hungry Weasels line-up for restaurant opening

    Burgers sizzle and a satisfying aroma fills the air as members order food from Team Misawa’s newest eatery addition, the Wild Weasels' Bar & Grill, which opened July 7.Plans began approximately two years ago when results from a 35th Force Support Squadron base-wide survey highlighted

  • Free cleaning supplies, safe environment

    Every year roughly 500 Airmen move out of Misawa AB, leaving behind harsh cleaning chemicals, paints, aerosals and other hazardous materials.The 35th Civil Engineer Squadron hazardous waste facility area ensures proper housing and disposing of this waste, which includes offering it for free to base

  • Airman welcomes life into Misawa

    "Labor is like a box of chocolates--you never know what you're gonna get," according to some mothers while describing the process, referencing Forrest Gump. At Misawa Air Base, uncertainties still exist, but one guarantee is the doctors, like Capt. Paola Rosa, a 35th Surgical Operations Squadron

  • Runway repair concludes, fighters return early

    After nearly two months of construction, Misawa Air Base’s runway became fully operational more than a week ahead of schedule, June 26, and both fighter squadrons returned home.Due to teamwork between the entire 35th Fighter Wing, Pacific Air Forces and host nation construction companies, military

  • RED FLAG-Alaska concludes; Misawa tactics, teamwork primed

    In a place where the sun never sets, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska has been the perfect home to more than 60 aircraft and their squadrons as they took to the skies to further readiness, strengthen interoperability with allies and challenge the status quo to ensure air superiority.The 14th Fighter

  • U.S., Japan engineers reinforce Pacific unity, interoperability

    The 35th Civil Engineer Squadron hosted a bilateral engagement event with their Japan Air Self-Defense Force civil engineering counterparts, which focused on base recovery and developing friendships June 20 through 22, at Misawa Air Base. The exchange featured various construction, fire and