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  • Crew chiefs secure airpower, presence

    Most of Misawa’s Airmen retire from working once the sun sets, but for some maintainers, nightfall is the beginning of their day.Dedicated crew chiefs with the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron play a role in sustaining the 35th Fighter Wing’s investments to project airpower and meet its security

  • Japan, ROKAF leaders tour Misawa during Joint Staff College visit

    In the midst of a Senior Officers Leadership Course tour, 49 Japanese and Republic of Korea lieutenant colonels and colonels visited Misawa Air Base to better understand the United States' air and naval mission capabilities here Dec. 13. The senior leaders from the Japanese air force, navy and army

  • Navy crewman educates Misawa youth on drones

    The Misawa teen center hosted a drone safety symposium for children Dec. 8, honing in on the fundamentals of flying and using them near the flight line.Children, ages eight to 18, had the chance to fly drones as well as learn how the military incorporates them in modern-day warfare.“I thought this

  • US, Japan break barriers, reinforce partnership during exchange

    U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force service members engaged in a bilateral exchange program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, from Nov. 29 to Dec. 9, to increase interoperability and break down language barriers. Conducted by Fifth Air Force since 1995, this year’s BEP featured eight enlisted

  • Sweet treats deliver scents from home

    Tables covered with various cookies line the officer’s club ballroom, while volunteers rush around dividing and placing them on red trays for distribution. Misawa’s annual Cookie Caper delivered delicious home-baked cookies, Dec. 7, to approximately 1,500 unaccompanied Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors and

  • Finding happiness during the holidays

    Christmas music plays over the Exchange’s intercom as little children run around the store giggling and laughing with their parents. Seeing the kids, a sudden rush of loneliness sweeps across me as I realize it’s been three years since I was home for the holidays. Squashing the thought just as

  • 35th CES builds bonds in school program

    While the 35th Fighter Wing and 3rd Air Wing share goals for cooperation to promote greater mutual understanding and trust, squadrons find other ways than operationally to foster the bond. Jido-kan, meaning “elementary student center,” is a program which started a year ago. Although it’s headed by