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  • SSgt promotion test rescheduled for April 1-May 16

    To ensure senior airmen selected for promotion to staff sergeant do not meet the enlisted retention board, the Air Force will move the testing window up earlier this calendar year, from May 1-June 15 to April 1-May 16, Air Force Personnel Center officials said today."We have assured Airmen selected

  • Base tax center relieves stress from taxing responsibility

    More than 15 volunteers will be available to assist base personnel with filing their 2013 income tax return beginning Feb. 24.This service has been available to Misawans for more than 20 years. Last year alone, income tax refund volunteers saved the base community $220,445 in tax preparation fees

  • PACAF colonel addresses concerns for cyber warriors

    Airmen of the 35th Communications Squadron gathered at the enlisted club here for a "Cyber All-Call" with the Pacific Air Forces Director of Communications and Chief Information Officer, Col. Michael Finn II, Feb. 4.Although this was Finn's first visit to Misawa, he did not waste any time getting

  • NFL alumni, cheerleaders touchdown in Misawa

    Dre Bly, Terrence Holt and Nate Clements, National Football League alumni, along with St. Louis Rams cheerleaders Dawn and Chelsea, came to thank Misawa's service members during Super Bowl weekend. While touring the base, they made a stop to visit Airmen of the 13th and 14th Fighter Squadrons and

  • Wild Weasel of the Week: Senior Airman Michael F. Seery

    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 Maintenance Squadron chose Senior Airman Michael F. Seery, F-16 Phase

  • Winter driving safety for POVs

    Service members utilize government and personal vehicles to fulfill daily functions and as a result we must safeguard vehicles from the elements, particularly during winter.Those of us that grew up in areas with four seasons and a cold climate can attest that there is a need to prepare your vehicle

  • 35 CES provides smoke screen for ORE

    During Phase II of an operational readiness exercise, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters arrive on the scene of a simulated attack prepared to enter burning building, put out flames and recover the wingmen who were lost in the smokey death trap on Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 29, 2014.