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  • CATM: training defenders, warfighters

    'CONTACT FRONT'- the sound of metal to metal clanking echoes as the bolt slams forward and the magazine is put into the rifle. The instructor yells 'FIRE' and one last sound of the charging handle ricocheting back into place dissipates before a loud BANG rings throughout everyone's ears.In the Air

  • Wild Weasel of the Week: Tech. Sgt. Robert Perecko

    Each week a member of the 35th Fighter Wing is selected as the Wild Weasel of the Week. This individual is recognized by a different unit each week based on superior performance, outstanding work ethic, and overall good conduct and discipline.The 13th Fighter Squadron chose Tech. Sgt. Robert

  • Misawa honors fallen comrades during Police Week

    Easily identifiable by their blue berets, 35th Security Forces Squadron members are the first ones to welcome visitors to Misawa Air Base. Protecting and defending those who serve is their daily mantra, and sometimes it comes with the ultimate price. In recognition of this, Misawa defenders honored

  • 35th LRS HYMORE fuels the mission

    The 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron began operating the Hydrant Mobile Refueler system here, March 22, to fuel different aircraft across the wing.The new HYMORE system is able to syphon a virtually unlimited amount of fuel from an underground fuel line without having to refill back at the

  • Projecting power, fulfilling childhood dream

    Gazing above, a child is fixated on the effortless movements of birds soaring through the endless blue sky. His desire to be close to the clouds forecasted a lifestyle of piloting one of the Air Forces greatest war machines--the F-16 Fighting Falcon.Capt. Nicolas DeWulf, an F-16 fighter pilot with

  • Evolution of the Wild Weasel mission

    In World War II, air power proved to be a significant and growing threat to ground and naval forces as well as cities and manufacturing centers.  This rapidly maturing technology drove the development and early tactical use of radar by both the Allied and Axis powers. The introduction of these

  • Misawa Airmen rally for simulated disaster

    Helpless and covered in moulage, numerous Airmen and civilians cried out for rescue across the main base housing area.These volunteers were part of an emergency management exercise held over the course of two days, April 26-27, that simulated the potential aftereffects that could occur if a natural