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  • Misawa defenders shock competition, return as champions

    The roaring crowd gradually wanes, falling on deaf ears, as the last shred of adrenalin jolts through his veins all the while peripheral vision narrows in, fixating on the opponent, and with the strike of the referee’s hands they advance into the tie-up position.Standing at 5 feet 6 inches, weighing

  • U.S., Japan partnerships guarantee critical care

    Once a patient is deemed incapable of receiving care at Misawa Air Base due to medical constraints, the 35th Medical Support Squadron aeromedical evacuation team engineers an expedited mobility plan utilizing Pacific Air Forces assets to relocate the patient for critical care attention. Despite

  • Fighter Squadrons 'switch hats' for multi-role capability

    The military lifestyle is all-inclusive of late nights, long shifts, and more often than not, living out of a backpack on weeks-long temporary duty. For the hard-working Airmen of the 13th Fighter Squadron, that reality is all too familiar.Two weeks ago, the 13th FS flew nearly 24 hours from their

  • 14th Fighter Squadron plants SEAD at Red Flag-Alaska 17-2

    The 14th Fighter Squadron from Misawa Air Base, Japan, took to the skies for Red Flag-Alaska 17-2, June 8 to 23. “The premise of Red Flag is to provide realistic combat training that is ultimately essential to the success of air and space operations,” said Capt. Ty Perich, a 14th FS F-16 Fighting

  • 18th CMSAF ventures to Misawa to listen, encourage

    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright spoke with 35th Fighter Wing Airmen addressing their concerns and critical roles in the Indo-Asia-Pacific during his theater immersion tour, June 9.The 18th CMSAF learned about the “Wild Weasel,” Koku-Jieitai, or Japan Air Self-Defense Force, Naval

  • 'My art is who I am'

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kelly Coats, a 35th Operations Support Squadron airfield manager, shares her story and the road to drawing comic art for the Air Force.

  • Security forces educates, inspires Misawa youth

    Misawa youth could be seen donning "drunk" goggles, holding various weapons and admiring a military working dog's work during a 35th Security Forces Squadron engagement, June 7.  The Misawa Teen Center organized the event for its members as part of its Keystone Club, under the Boys and Girls Club of