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  • Stay above water this summer

    With the summer months in full swing many turn to outdoor activities that require being in, on, or near the water.While participating in activities like swimming, boating or operating any type of watercraft it is important to keep a few safety tips in mind.ยท Never rely on toys such as inner tubes or

  • Motivation, dedication

    A handful of service members here take on a task few will attempt in their lifetime. It requires countless hours of practice no one sees, and if they don't execute perfectly when it's show time, there's no hiding their mistakes.They are a group of service members who have volunteered to display a

  • Misawa cools off with A/C turn on

    For the first time here, base residents can turn on portable air conditioning units in base housing and dormitories as approved by Col. Matthew Dana, 35th Fighter Wing vice commander, July 15.While given this privilege for the peak summer months, it is important to keep in mind the rules that come

  • Living life in the fast lane; flirting with disaster's mistress

    Mankind's greatest quest to move faster and to shorten time between destinations, is one of the pillars of societal progress. However, our affinity with pushing the limit is also filled with danger.According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, speed is involved in one out of three

  • F-16s make strides while at Chitose AB

    U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons didn't wait long to roar into high-flying action while traveling here July 8 to train with F-15Js assigned to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.Pilots from the 35th Fighter Wing stationed at Misawa Air Base, Japan, "fought" their way into Chitose airspace early in