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  • Kadena Airmen bear weather during ATR

    Typhoons, earthquakes and a tropical atmosphere are some common weather phenomenon experienced by Airmen from Kadena Air Base, Japan; but this couldn't prepare them for the variable weather patterns common at Misawa Air Base, Japan.Since touching down here Dec. 1, members from the 18th Aircraft

  • Local bonds strengthened, celebrated through New Year's tradition

    Beating steamed rice with an abnormally large mallet isn't something seen in a traditional American New Year's celebration; however leadership from the 35th Fighter Wing and Naval Air Facility Misawa had the opportunity to do just that as they joined Japan Air Self-Defense Force members for the

  • Misawa pilots save Iraqi civilians, earn 2014 Mackay Trophy

    Stranded on Mount Sinjar, Iraq, without food, water, medical care, facing starvation and dehydration, and under constant enemy gunfire, more than 40,000 Iraqi Yazidis were saved by a multinational coalition force led by Misawa Air Base F-16C Fighting Falcon pilots during airstrikes Aug. 9, 2014.The

  • Cookie Caper brings treats to service members

    Misawa Air Base's annual Cookie Caper provided more than 20,000 cookies to approximately 2,500 single and unaccompanied U.S. and Japan Air Self-Defense Force service members here, Dec. 9.The process began two days prior with a seven-hour baking session at the Misawa Commissary where more than 300

  • Misawa welcomes winter holiday spirit

    Misawa AB families and local community members gathered at Risner Circle to officially welcome the winter season here during the annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony, Dec. 4.Students from Misawa AB and Misawa City performed holiday carols for attendees, followed by the official lighting of the

  • EUCOM implements travel restrictions to France

    United State European Command has implemented travel restrictions to France that apply to all DoD personnel. Specifically, unofficial travel (leave, liberty and special pass) to France is prohibited.This EUCOM policy applies to United States military personnel, DoD civilian employees, contractors

  • Commentary: Honoring veterans past, present this Veterans Day

    To the men and women of Pacific Air Forces and to veterans across the services, I offer my sincere gratitude and appreciation for your dedicated service. As you know, this Wednesday commemorates a significant date in our nation's history, a day in 1918 where a signed armistice marked an end to World