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  • Misawa Airmen rally for simulated disaster

    Helpless and covered in moulage, numerous Airmen and civilians cried out for rescue across the main base housing area.These volunteers were part of an emergency management exercise held over the course of two days, April 26-27, that simulated the potential aftereffects that could occur if a natural

  • 5 ways the 35th FW flexes its air superiority

    1. "First In, Last Out" Since their origin 50 years ago, the Wild Weasels coined the motto "First In, Last Out," in part because of the pilots' willingness to risk their lives to execute the Suppression and Destruction of Enemy Air Defenses missions. The Wild Weasel mission was born during the

  • Know your limits, know your options

    April marks an important month for the U.S. Air Force, focusing on a topic especially hot at Misawa AB: alcohol awareness.Sometimes the key to success is in plain sight - simply being aware of options that are available can put things into perspective for Airmen who might be distressed.This is where

  • ROAD CLOSURES - APRIL 15 (CLICK FOR MAP)

    Roads leading to the 35th Fighter Wing headquarters will be closed for 5K runs as part of Resilient Airman Day here April 15.See attached map for specific closures and the run route.

  • Legal Blotter - 1st Qtr 2016

    During 2016's 1st quarter, 14 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 Punishments (Articles 15):An airman first

  • AF introduces Air Superiority 2030 study

    The Air Force introduced the results of a yearlong study focused on developing capability options to ensure joint force air superiority in 2030 and beyond during an Air Force Association breakfast April 7 in Arlington, Virginia.According to Lt. Gen. Mike Holmes, the Air Force deputy chief of staff

  • F-16s surge, 35th FW hones skill

    Airmen with the 35th Fighter Wing conducted a two-day surge exercise here April 4 and 5."During surge operations, we're validating our wing's ability to generate [aircraft] in a simulated combat scenario," said Capt. Josh Plocinski, 14th Fighter Squadron chief of standardization and evaluation.For