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

    The month of July has been historically significant for Misawa Air Base and the anniversary of many operational changes. Here are a few of the significant anniversaries for the month of July in 35th Fighter Wing and Misawa Air Base history:July 10, 1942: Aircraft of the Misawa Naval Air Group

  • U.S. Naval Forces commander tours Misawa

    U.S. Air Force Col. Stephen Williams, 35th Fighter Wing commander, met with Rear Adm. Terry Kraft, U.S. Naval Forces Japan commander, during a tour on board Naval Air Facility Misawa, June 19, 2014. Kraft is currently visiting NAF Misawa, and is using the opportunity to meet with Sailors, and to

  • Naval Air Facility Misawa Changes Command

    Capt. Keith Henry assumed command of U.S. Naval Air Facility (NAF) Misawa from Capt. Christopher Rodeman during a change of command ceremony here, June 20, 2014.During the ceremony, Rodeman, who had commanded NAF Misawa since July 8, 2014, took the opportunity to thank his Sailors for their effort

  • Passing off the 'Torch': Farewell to the 35 FW

    As my time as the commander of the 35th Fighter Wing comes to a close, there are endless memories over the past two years I could talk about. But nothing I say would mean as much as these two words: Thank you. Thank you for taking this journey with Holly and me, thank you for supporting us and most

  • 35th Fighter Wing commanders fly final flight

    U.S. Air Force Col. Stephen Williams, 35th Fighter Wing commander and Col. Matthew Dana, 35 FW vice commander, flew their final flights at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 16, 2014. A pilot's fini-flight has become a U.S. Air Force tradition, and celebrates milestones with champagne or similar, a toast

  • Courts-Martial for May 2014

    The following courts-martial recently convened at Misawa Air Base: U.S. vs. Tech. Sgt. Johnny B. Smith, Jr.On May 19, 2014, Technical Sergeant Johnny B. Smith, Jr., 35th Civil Engineer Squadron, was convicted at a General Court-Martial convened at Misawa AB, Japan, by a military judge. Sergeant

  • Misawa Nonjudicial Punishment disciplinary actions in May

    NONJUDICIAL PUNISHMENTRank:SSgt Offense Description:Member was drunk and disorderly, assaulted a military member, and threatened another military member. Violated:Art 128 - AssaultArt 134 - Disorderly conduct, drunkennessArt 134 - Threat, communicating Punishment Imposed:· Reduction to SrA,