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  • Diamond in the rough: Airman’s recovery from a haunted past

    Growing up, many of his childhood nights were spent staring through a gaping hole in his bedroom ceiling. He didn't know how it got there, but sometimes it served as a pleasant escape from the surrounding chaos. It gave access to the wide open Oklahoma sky and he positioned his mattress in the

  • Japanese and U.S. strengthen 'blood ties' through blood drive

    Members from the Japanese Red Cross and 35th Medical Group hosted a blood drive at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 27, 2015. After a five-year absence, the Japanese Red Cross returned to collect donations from willing participants of the Misawa AB community. During the day, patients signed in and

  • Hypoxia training ensures symptom familiarization

    For pilots, flying has the possibility of turning into a life-or-death situation. Soaring at 10,000 feet or higher can produce hypoxia, a condition caused by lack of oxygen reaching the body. Symptoms gradually arise as tingling or warm sensations, lightheadedness, and euphoria, eventually leading

  • Misawa cyber security best in DoD

    Misawa's cyber readiness was rated best in the Department of Defense following a Command Cyber Readiness Inspection that took place May 11-15.The inspection tested the base's internal network, Information Assurance programs, traditional security, vulnerability management, Non-classified Internet

  • Commemorating defenders, past and present

    In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and that week as Police Week. In commemorations, Misawa's 35th Security Forces Squadron hosted a series of events as part of Police Week, honoring Law Enforcement professionals across the

  • Flight doctors: keeping RED FLAG flying and off the table

    An interesting day for them is a bad day for someone else, explained the flight doctor for RED FLAG-Alaska 15-2 when talking about the medical team tasked with the daily health and wellbeing of exercise participants.Any time a patient is in a jet and not in his office Maj. David Leary, the 13th

  • Courtroom trial opens eyes of new Airmen

    The sound of voices resonate through the hollow courtroom as a jury of Airmen state the jurors' oath by raising their right hand and affirming their commitment to "well and truly" try an Air Force member accused of sexual assault. Shortly after, they're presented with testimonies that will strongly