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  • Squadron revitalization leads to EPME changes

    The reenlistment and extension ineligibility requirement will be removed from the enlisted professional military education program effective March 15, 2017 according to Air Force officials.Air Force deputy chief of staff for manpower, personnel and services Lt. Gen. Gina Grosso, approved the change,

  • U.S., Japan explosive ordnance disposal ignites bilateral training

    The 35th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team collaborated with Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tohoku EOD school instructors to conduct integrated training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 2 and 3.Headquarters Air Force, Office of the Director of Civil Engineers, Pacific Command

  • Water survival skills embraced while remembering Operation Tomodachi

    Members from The Society of Water Rescue and Survival Research held training on “Uitemate” at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 12.Uitemate is a water survival technique used to float in the water long enough to be rescued. This training was one way to say “thank you” for all U.S. forces' efforts

  • Airfield systems Airmen uphold Wild Weasel mission

    Airmen of the 35th Operations Support Squadron secure Misawa’s mission by providing maintenance and ensuring serviceability of all airfield systems, allowing for a multitude of accurate readings to pilots, weather and air traffic controller personnel.To accomplish their maintenance tasks, the

  • Fighter Squadron returns home with stronger allies, sharper skills

    Airmen from the 35th Fighter Wing returned to Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 4, after a month long exercise.The wing sent approximately 130 Airmen and 14 F-16 Fighting Falcons to exercise COPE NORTH 17 at Anderson Air Force Base, Guam, improving aerial and ground-based combat readiness and developing

  • PACAF demo team cultivates pivotal Indo-Asia-Pacific partnerships

    In just one month, the Pacific Air Forces demonstration team traveled to three countries, participating in air shows across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.The stops for the demo team included:-Aero India at Air Force Station in Yelahanka, India-The Air Tattoo at Royal New Zealand Air Force Base in

  • Yoiko Child Development Center celebrates Read Across America

    Yoiko Child Development Center celebrated Read Across America with a “Green Eggs & Ham” themed breakfast at Misawa Air Base, March 2. The event was part of the CDC’s spirit week that encouraged children to wear specific attire each day including pajamas, Cat in the Hat, mismatched outfits, something