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  • Commentary: Honoring veterans past, present this Veterans Day

    To the men and women of Pacific Air Forces and to veterans across the services, I offer my sincere gratitude and appreciation for your dedicated service. As you know, this Wednesday commemorates a significant date in our nation's history, a day in 1918 where a signed armistice marked an end to World

  • Keeping it real: ORE, WIT test contingency capabilities

    After undertaking the challenge of rapidly deploying combat-ready forces to Osan AB, Republic of Korea, and measuring Airmen's ability to survive and operate in wartime conditions, exercise Vigilant Ace 16 came to a close at Misawa AB, Nov. 7.Designed to enhance interoperability across U.S. and ROK

  • Vigilant Ace 16 readies 35 MDG for wounded

    Airmen with the 35th Medical Group conducted an aeromedical evacuation drill here during exercise Vigilant Ace 16, Nov. 4.A KC-135 Stratotanker carried Misawa Airmen who had deployed for the exercise back from Osan AB, Republic of Korea. The returning Airmen were assigned simulated injuries that the

  • Vigilant Ace 16 puts Misawa to the test

    The sound of wrenches turning and engines roaring early in the morning signaled the beginning of exercise Vigilant Ace 16 here, Nov. 1.Vigilant Ace is a large-scale exercise designed to enhance the interoperability of U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Forces, while also testing the readiness of U.S.

  • Misawa Airmen participate in Vigilant Ace

    Phase I of exercise Vigilant Ace 16 kicked off during the early morning of Nov. 1 as Airmen from the 35th Fighter Wing worked tirelessly to generate F-16 Fighting Falcons for an exercise mission to Osan Air Base, South Korea.As the day unfolded, members from the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron and

  • Range day exhibits mission for families

    More than 200 Airmen and family members attended the annual Range Day event hosted by the 35th Operations Group at Draughon Range outside Misawa AB, Oct. 30.The event allowed families to see the 35th Fighter Wing and Japanese Air Self-Defense Force mission up-close through flight exhibitions and

  • Airman's recovery driven by social resilience

    (This article is part of a series featuring 35th Fighter Wing Airmen who exemplify the four pillars of Comprehensive Airmen Fitness--mental, physical, social and spiritual. During Resilient Airman Day Oct. 2, these Airmen shared their story in front of more than 250 people at Misawa Air Base,