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  • Joint team brings orphanage to Misawa

    The Hirosaki Aiseien Orphanage visited Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 11, for an action packed day with U.S. service members and fast jets.The 29 children and nine staff members experienced American fast food at the Exchange food court then, with bright eyes and full bellies, proceeded on their

  • Dual-hatted USFJ, 5th AF commander visits Team Misawa

    Lt. Gen. Jerry P. Martinez, the 5th Air Force and U.S. Forces, Japan commander, made his first visit to Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 14 and 15.“I loved my visit up here,” the general said. “What I found was tremendous pride, professionalism and team work. I could clearly tell all the Airmen I met

  • Airfield management Airmen ensure takeoffs, landings

    This is part one in a series highlighting the teams charged with keeping Misawa's airfield mission-ready at all times.While Misawa is known for the mighty F-16 Fighting Falcon, its runway hosts many air frames from all U.S. military services, several partner nations and even civilian air lines each

  • Cope Angel strengthens alliances on mainland Japan

    Team Misawa and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members executed exercise Cope Angel 17 side-by-side at Draughon Range and Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, for the first time on the country's mainland.CA17 is an annual bilateral event between the JASDF, known as the Koku-Jieitai, and U.S. Air Force in

  • Master wood working Weasel creates custom art

    As the smell of fresh lumber hangs in the air, windows grow hazy from layers of sawdust and work orders flow in from every squadron, a skilled craftsman adamantly works to create masterpieces for all his customers. The 35th Force Support Squadron wood workshop is led by Yutaka Kashiwazaki, a 35th

  • Public Health: running the trap

    The 35th Fighter Wing Public Health team is charged with protecting Team Misawa from a vast array of illness and disease by minimizing health risks within the community.“Public health’s motto is ‘preventing disease, premature death and disability,’” said Airman 1st Class Morgan Boyd, a 35th

  • S. African transforms into Airman, citizen

    Travelling 8,258 miles from the tip of one continent to the east coast of another, a family of four uprooted their lives with the vision of a fresh start, capitalizing on opportunities afforded in the United States.With the economy steadily declining and crime increasing day by day in South Africa,