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  • Crew chiefs generate Fighting Falcons before Sunrise

    Crew chiefs from the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit prepared several F-16 Fighting Falcons for flight to the Republic of Korea in support of operational readiness exercise Beverly Sunrise 15-2 on March 1.An ORE tests Airmen's ability to incorporate wartime procedures into their daily duties. This

  • DeCA expects several more months before Pacific commissaries return to normal

    The Defense Commissary Agency says it will take a few months to stabilize product deliveries to its stores in the Pacific as shipments from West Coast ports return to normal schedules.DeCA's announcement comes after a tentative agreement was reached Feb. 20 between the Pacific Maritime Association

  • Total force effort supports ORE deployment

    Airmen from the 35th Fighter Wing at Misawa Air Base, Japan, teamed up with members of the California Air National Guard to load and deploy cargo and personnel to the Republic of Korea in support of Exercise Beverly Sunrise 15-2. More than 30 Misawa Airmen from various squadrons spent the weekend

  • Speeding it up: 35 LRS Refueling

    After about a two-year construction process, the installation of a Type III constant pressure system was completed and R-12 fuel servicing vehicles were used to refuel an aircraft at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 24, 2015. The underground constant pressure fuel system allows R-12 fuel servicing

  • Why I Wear the Uniform: A1C Beatriz GuitronGonzalez

    Every day of my life I was told education is very important to be successful. My mother always pushed me to go to school and get a degree, but she didn't want me to be far away from her. I would see her struggle to support three children and work more than one job. When I was old enough to work, she

  • This Month in 35th Fighter Wing and Misawa Air Base History: March

    (Last in a series of twelve)Since World War II, the historic mission of Misawa Air Base has been the defense of Northern Japan and the collection of intelligence.  In order to accomplish Misawa's defensive mission, both the Japan and the U.S. have stationed fighter aircraft at the air base.  Here

  • JAAGA honors members of Misawa

    Every year the Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association, comprised of primarily JASDF veterans, awards the top JASDF and U.S. Air Force member for the work accomplished throughout the community, as well as the time they gave toward improving bilateral relations.