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  • Seasonal flu vaccines in full swing

    A runny nose may be attributed to the cold weather, but if you're currently coughing or experiencing a sore throat, then you might have symptoms of the flu.Seasonal flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses, which affects approximately 5 to 20 percent of Americans each

  • Misawa Medical Group celebrates appreciation week

    Airmen from the 35th Medical Group celebrated the Annual Air Force Medical Service and Biomedical Sciences Corps Appreciation Week Feb. 10 to 14.The appreciation week was created to show how important the 18 medical job specialities are to the Air Force mission, 10 of which are represented at

  • Misawa Airmen help elderly battle heavy snow

    For many people living in Misawa, shoveling a sidewalk or driveway after a heavy snowfall is part of their daily routine. But for others, the labor of clearing several feet of snow is nearly impossible. This year, the community has already received 96.9 inches of snow, and winter is not over

  • Misawa Airman receives Bronze Star Medal

    The Air Force Civil Engineer, Maj. Gen. Theresa C. Carter, visited Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 1-3 during her tour of installations within the Pacific Air Forces command . During her visit, she presented a Bronze Star Medal to Senior Master Sgt. Matthew L. Newlon, 35 CES infrastructure

  • Wild Weasel of the Week: Senior Airman Joshua Coonich

    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, overall good conduct and discipline. The 35th Medical Operations Squadron chose Senior Airman Joshua Coonich, aerospace medical