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Nov. 1, 2024
Keen Sword 25: U.S. Air Force, Japanese Forces Unite for First Integrated Rapid Airfield Damage Repair Training

U.S. and Japanese forces launched their first fully integrated Rapid Airfield Damage Repair (RADR) training on Oct. 30, 2024, as part of exercise Keen Sword 25, a biennial event focused on joint readiness and operational resilience in the Indo-Pacific.
Nov. 1, 2024
Guard and Protect 2024

Airmen from the 35th Security Forces Squadron and a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force member take cover during the Guard and Protect training during exercise Keen Sword 25, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 29, 2024. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S.
Oct. 30, 2024
Beverly Sunrise 24-6: Air Superiority and Combat Readiness

During Beverly Sunrise 24-6, U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 13th Fighter Squadron engaged in simulated different scenarios to enhance combat readiness ensuring air superiority and deterrence through the Indo-Pacific region.
Oct. 29, 2024
Readiness Exercise 2024: Beverly Sunrise 24-6

The exercise was conducted to test and enhance the base's emergency response, with simulated real-world scenarios, Airmen enhanced their understanding of procedures to keep mission capabilities.
Oct. 7, 2024
Cash is King: 35th Comptroller Squadron closes out fiscal year

As fiscal year 2024 drew to a close, the 35th Comptroller Squadron (CPTS) worked around the clock to ensure Misawa Air Base remains well-equipped and properly funded to pursue its mission.
Oct. 2, 2024
Operation Sentinel Samurai: Building Bonds and Defusing Bombs

U.S. Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians teamed up with U.S. Marine Corps, Polish Land Forces and an observer from the Royal Australian Air Force for Operation Sentinel Samurai, a week-long EOD joint force exercise across Misawa Air Base and Draughon Range showcasing the power of
Sept. 26, 2024
The Hush House: Where Engines are Built

Members of the Tohoku Five Newspapers Organization visited the Hush House where Airmen ensure F-16 engines are combat-ready with tests and inspections.