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  • Bombs blast targets at Misawa Range Day

    Many gathered around in anticipation as F-16 Fighting Falcons soared into the sky during a Range Day event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 21, 2016.Range day is a yearly event coordinated by the 35th Operations Support Squadron, allowing Misawa personnel and families to spectate F-16s drop bombs and

  • Disabilities stop limbs, not hearts at Misawa Special Olympics

    The crowd went wild as an athlete sent a basketball flying through the hoop during the 30th Annual Special Olympics, here, Oct. 15. More than 400 attended the event, including 88 participants from six schools located in the Aomori Prefecture. “Our whole intent for the event was for the entire

  • CAF gives Airmen tools to bounce back

    The Air Force cut approximately 25,000 Airmen since 2013, reducing the numbers to an all-time low while keeping the same mission. This caused military members to experience considerable, constant and diverse stressors during their careers.To educate the service how to bounce back from tough times,

  • Misawa firefighters light the night

    Airmen with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department steady a hose line to fight a simulated fire at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 12, 2016. The firehoses connect to firetrucks, which hold up to 3,000 gallons of water per truck. Once water is depleted, firefighters desconnect hoses and hook

  • Update: Misawa Airman found deceased in on-base residence

    UPDATED AS OF 16:04 14 Oct 2016The Airman that was found yesterday morning has been identified as Maj. Mario L. Tellez of the 35th Civil Engineering Squadron, Misawa Air Base, Japan. The cause of death is still under investigation and details will be released as they become available.

  • FSS: People first

    The diverse capabilities of the 35th Force Support Squadron revolve around taking care of Team Misawa. The military, civilian personnel and Japanese nationals operating these facilities do everything they can to support Airmen. FSS mission success equals taking care of the team.“FSS has so much

  • AF firefighter, flames keep burnin’

    The shrilling sound of an alarm echoed throughout the corridors of the 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron fire department. As responders jumped from their beds, they wiped the sleep away and focused on the mission at hand—a confirmed fire call.“I remember it was 1:30 a.m.; I was groggy