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  • 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

  • Misawa unveils new refueling system

    After a two-year process, the installation of a Type III hydrant system was officially recognized during a ribbon cutting ceremony here May 11.The system upgrade allows R-12 fuel servicing vehicles to refuel aircraft at Misawa via an underground constant pressure fuel system that transfers fuel

  • Misawa K-9s train to detect crime

    The 35th Security Forces Squadron K-9 unit conducted odor detection training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 4-5, 2015. Military working dog teams train daily to ensure they can effectively perform controlled aggression, engage resistance, detect odor and other skills. In order to partake in

  • HVAC Airmen provide Misawa a cool summer

    During the summer months at Misawa Air Base, members from the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning team mobilize to ensure both the air conditioning equipment and quality of life and morale of Airmen and their families is maintained. In the process of chiller system

  • Wild Weasels enter the fray at Red Flag

    Pilots from the 13th Fighter Squadron and maintainers from the 35th Maintenance Group are currently engaged in the aerial training exercise Red Flag held at Eielson and Elmendorf Air Force Bases, Alaska.The exercise, created in 1975, brings participants from different air bases and services