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  • EES/WAPS road show team visits Misawa

    Representatives from Headquarters Air Force and the Air Force Personnel Center visited Misawa AB, July 15, to share information on the recent Enlisted Evaluation System and Weighted Airman Promotion System changes.During the briefing, EES/WAPS subject matter experts spoke about changes that have

  • CMSAF visits Misawa's Wild Weasels

    The highest ranking enlisted Airman, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody, made his first visit here to witness first-hand the revamping of the 35th Fighter Wing's combat readiness mission and personally address current changes facing the enlisted force.As part of his two-day visit, he

  • USFJ, 5 AF commander visits Misawa

    Lt. Gen. John Dolan met with Misawa Air Base personnel and local government officials, and had his first flight here during a three-day long visit, June 30 through July 2. This marks the general's first visit to Misawa since assuming command of U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force.As the 5th Air

  • Global Hawk returns to Misawa

    Two RQ-4 Global Hawk aircraft arrived here the night of Thursday, July 2.Two additional aircraft are scheduled to arrive at the base this week as part of the Global Hawk's second deployment to Misawa AB.The unmanned aircraft are part of a scheduled rotation to Misawa, lasting from July to December

  • Trading places: EOD and load crew members swap jobs

    Airmen from the explosive ordnance disposal flight and weapons load crew section swapped jobs here June 23 and 25.The exchange provided the Airmen a chance to tour each other's facilities, use their equipment and learn about one another's daily duties."This opportunity allows us to see what else

  • Meeting the Airmen, seeing the mission: 35 LRS

    Col. Timothy Sundvall, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and interim 35 FW Command Chief Master Sgt. Leonardo Castro, met with Airmen from the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron here, June 22.The visit provided Sundvall and Castro the opportunity to interact with Misawa Airmen and see what they do on a

  • Why I Wear The Uniform: Airman Khari Harris

    My reason for wearing the uniform is not a heartwarming story. It doesn't involve overcoming challenges and adversity. It is nothing anyone would want to watch a movie about. All my life I've been a dreamer; always imagining myself as something great and awe-inspiring, like a pilot or a