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  • Bilateral exchange, share capabilities

    Japan Air Self-Defense Force commanders from Misawa Air Base, Japan, had the opportunity to tour an F-16 Fighting Falcon March 18, 2014. The JASDF commanders learned  from subject matter experts about the jet's targeting pod and munitions, while visiting with Misawa Airmen.

  • Wild Weasel of the Week: Airman 1st Class Kheera Etherton

    Each week a member of the 35th Fighter Wing is selected as the Wild Weasel of the Week. This individual is recognized based on superior performance, outstanding work ethic, and overall good conduct and discipline. The 35th Civil Engineer Squadron chose Airman 1st Class Kheera Etherton, engineering

  • Physician Assistant at Misawa receives national recognition

    It was her first year working as a physician assistant, and a patient had just left her exam room when she heard a burst of gunshots in the distance. Within seconds, screams filled the hospital as people scrambled for cover. In the midst of the chaos, a piercing silence fell over the clinic and her

  • Misawa hosts National Prayer Luncheon

    Airmen and community members gathered for a National Prayer Luncheon held at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2014. Chief Master Sgt. James Laurent, United States Forces Japan and 5th Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. was the key guest speaker for the luncheon where over 100 people attended.

  • Deactivating an active-shooter

    35th Security Forces Squadron Airman participated in a five-day Pacific Air Forces High Risk Response course at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 3-7, 2014. The course is designed to help 35 SFS Airmen prepare to meet dangerous and unpredictable situations, like active-shooters, on a military

  • Wild Weasel of the Week: Airman 1st Class Brandon L. Gettle

    Each week a member of the 35th Fighter Wing is selected as the Wild Weasel of the Week. This individual is recognized based on superior performance, outstanding work ethic, and overall good conduct and discipline. The14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit chose Airman 1st Class Brandon L. Gettle, mission

  • Misawa sparks worldwide change for overseas Airmen

    After a process that took nearly half a year to settle, the 35th Fighter Wing's Communications Squadron has innovated the way companies like ESPN, Hulu and Netflix bring their products to Airmen and families stationed around the world.A recent switch of internet service providers on base may have