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  • General Robinson takes command of PACAF

    Gen. Lori Robinson took command of Pacific Air Forces from Gen. Hawk Carlisle Oct. 16 during a change of command ceremony here.Presiding over the ceremony, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III praised Carlisle's past accomplishments and expressed confidence in Robinson as the new

  • Iconic 'Elephant Cage' laid to rest

    Demolition of Misawa Air Base's AN/FLR-9 antenna, also known as the "Elephant Cage," began Oct. 15 after nearly 50 years of service.Construction on the iconic antenna began in 1963 and was completed in 1965 at a cost of $3.3 million.While operational, the antenna could intercept and directionally

  • The heat is on for Energy Action Month

    The heat is on, and just in time for the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron energy section to spread the word about Energy Action Month and how to help the base conserve energy this winter.For fiscal year 2014, Misawa Air Base used about $40.2 million for energy, surpassing last year's total of $37.9

  • Misawa’s 2nd Annual Omnicon brings gamers together

    The base's gaming community came together in a day of fun and games during the 2nd Annual Misawa Omnicon 2014 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 11, 2014. The event included raffles, video game tournaments, a child and adult cosplay competition and board game displays. The event attracted more than 250

  • Misawa firefighters hold annual Fire Prevention Week

    The 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department kicked off Fire Prevention Week at Misawa Air Base, Oct. 5, 2014. The observance began Sunday with multiple team events for the Misawa, Towada and Hachinohe city fire departments. Later in the week, the department hosted a live fire demonstration

  • BOLO: Driving while in'text'icated

    Beginning Oct. 15, members of the 35th Fighter Wing Safety Office and Security Forces Squadron will be on the lookout for individuals driving with their phone in hand."We are beginning enhanced safety measures on base as part of the Misawa Distracted Driving Campaign," said Lt. Col. Kevin Jones, 35

  • RQ-4 Global Hawk leaves Misawa, flies south for winter

    Editor's note: Names have been left out of the article due to security concerns.After temporarily nesting in Misawa for the summer, two remotely piloted RQ-4 Global Hawks returned to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The Global Hawks arrived in May, marking the first time the aircraft landed in