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  • Crunching numbers: FY closeout

    The busiest time of year for Misawa Air Base's 35th Contracting and Comptroller Squadrons came to an end during the fiscal year closeout Oct. 1.The end of fiscal year closeout is a four-month-long operation during which members of the 35 CPTS budget analysis office account for all U.S. government

  • This Month in 35th Fighter Wing and Misawa Air Base History: October

    October brings the beginning of a new fiscal year and a traditional time for the establishment and activation of many Air Force units.  October 1 marked several important milestones in the history of Misawa Air Base and the 35th Fighter Wing:October 1, 1954: The Japan Air Self Defense Force

  • Airmen Adventures: Cape Shiriyazaki and wild horses

    "Airmen Adventures" is a 6-month print series to accompany Misawa Air Base's alcohol awareness campaign, "Another Day Wasted?" Each story will detail a young Airman's travels to various cities in Japan with transportation, attraction and cost details. This initiative is implemented in hopes of

  • Misawa personnel participate in Resilient Airman Day

    Misawa personnel participated in several events during a Resilient Airman Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 29, 2014. The day began with a silent walk in support of sexual assault awareness, which included personnel from numerous units from U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy. Throughout the rest

  • Athletes compete at 28th Annual Special Olympics

    Cheers of encouragement resounded through a crowd of more than 300 volunteers as athletes arrived ready to take part in a day of sports and camaraderie during the 28th Annual Special Olympics at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 27, 2014.The event included 77 participants from across Aomori prefecture,

  • Exercise prepares Airmen for aircraft recovery

    Members of the 35th Maintenance Squadron conducted a crash recovery exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 23, 2014. The purpose of the exercise was to ensure crash recovery team members are prepared to execute in the event of a real-world aircraft recovery. Duties carried out during this

  • Twenty Years at Misawa: The 35th Fighter Wing

    October 1, 2014 is an important day in the history of Misawa Air Base, Japan.  Twenty years ago today, the 35th Fighter Wing activated and assumed base operations for Misawa and command of the 13th and 14th Fighter Squadrons.  The very same day, the Air Force created five new units -- the 35th