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  • Maintenance: Propelling pilots forward

    Fighter jets take to the skies 24/7. There's always a pilot in the air to be seen, but the mechanics behind the jets stay behind closed doors.Senior Airman Tyler Susskind, 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, may be behind the scenes, but his

  • Team Misawa gathers for MLK observence

    Team Misawa gathered for the 2016 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day luncheon here Jan. 15.The three-hour event consisted of a luncheon, observance march and assembly held at Edgren High School in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.

  • Immunizations: Saving lives one shot at a time

    The U.S. Air Force operates hundreds of medical facilities around the world staffed by arguably some of the best medical professionals available including the aerospace medical services technicians serving at Misawa Air Base, Japan.Working in nearly every aspect of the 35th Medical Group's mission,

  • POL Gate New Hours | Closed Weekends

    Due to limited manning and in an effort to lessen the toll on security forces augmentees, Misawa's Falcon Gate (POL gate) will begin a new operating schedule Jan. 15.Monday - Friday5 a.m. to 7 p.m.Falcon Gate will be closed on weekends.For more information, contact the law enforcement desk at DSN

  • Structural maintenance crafts F-16 metals

    When an F-16 Fighting Falcon is grounded due to physical damage, 35th Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance Airmen are called to fabricate and install new parts ensuring the aircraft is ready for its next mission.The restoration process begins with an initial inspection requiring

  • Legal Blotter - 4th Qtr 2015

    During 2015's 4th quarter, four Misawa Airmen received nonjudicial punishment under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice. Commanders used the following as a means of punishment, rehabilitation, and maintaining good order and discipline.Nonjudicial Punishment (Articles 15):An airman first

  • Maintenance Airmen compete in annual weapons load competition

    Airmen from the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 13th and 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit competed in the annual weapons load crew competition here, Jan. 8.The two teams, composed of three Airmen, raced against the clock, and each other, to arm an F-16 Fighting Falcon with one AIM-9 Sidewinder, a