News Search

  • USFJ sets new alcohol limits for on-base driving

    New changes to a U.S. Forces, Japan, regulation will impact how much alcohol drivers on U.S. installations can have in their bloodstreams and still be considered fit to drive.The new policy, which goes into effect Monday, establishes a .03 Blood Alcohol Content standard for all drivers on U.S.

  • F-16 generation intensifies during ORE phase II

    The incessant wind chill pierced their skin as Misawa pilots and maintainers prepared F-16 Fighting Falcons for takeoff during phase II of operational readiness exercise Beverly Sunrise 16-03.The second phase simulated personnel deploying to Kadena Air Base, Japan, and had them conduct contingency

  • Weapons loaders arm F-16s during exercise Beverly Sunrise

    Wrenches turn in a lightning-quick fashion as a group of Airmen, cloaked from head-to-toe in cold weather gear, meticulously arrange a selection of armaments onto an awaiting F-16 Fighting Falcon.As the flurry of heavy snow falls around them, faces numb, and their 12-hour work bears its fruit - the

  • Claims Announcement: Airman 1st Class Dalton Latham

    ATTENTION ALL PERSONNEL:Anyone having claims or indebtedness to the estate of Airman 1st Class Dalton Latham should contact 2nd Lt James Hammons, the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron summary courts officer, at DSN 315-226-5002 or james.hammons.3@us.af.mil.

  • Misawa plunges into bilateral salmon release

    A plethora of young children trickled into the misty park for the 19th Annual Baby Salmon Release at Oirase Salmon Park, Japan, March 19.Misawa Air Base community members partnered with local Japanese citizens to release more than 400,000 young fish into the Oirase River to grow, breed and return

  • Update: Misawa Airman killed in motorcycle accident

    A major motor vehicle accident occurred March 17 in Misawa City at 10:50 p.m. causing the death of Airman 1st Class Dalton J. Latham, 22, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron member.While off-duty, Latham was riding a motorcycle near the Misawa fishing port when he lost control and collided with a pole.

  • Misawa Airman killed in motor vehicle accident

    A major motor vehicle accident occurred March 17 in Misawa City at 11:05 p.m. causing one death and no other injuries.  The name of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.The incident is under investigation. Further details will be released as they become available.