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  • Security Forces exercise team gears up

    The 35th Security Forces Squadron vigilantly protects Airmen here during an operational readiness exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 29, 2014.The SFS has an exercise-specific team that actively protects the base during a simulated deployment."They're here to secure the base," said Master Sgt.

  • Decontamination team mobilizes during ORE

    During the decontamination process, patients who have been exposed to volatile chemicals and toxins are escorted to the hospital, where they are intercepted by a specialized decontamination team. Stripping the patient of his contaminated clothes, the team sends the contaminated person through a tent

  • Life or death: triage gets prepared

    The 35th Medical Group triage team was tested on their ability provide care to high-priority patients during Phase II of an operational readiness exercise here Jan. 28, 2014. The team is comprised of Airmen from different agencies within the MDG. During the OREs, they are presented with different

  • ORE can't defuse EOD

    As the simulated attacks increase during Phase II of the base operational readiness exercise, the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team is positioned around the base to respond at a moment's notice.After an attack, real or simulated, EOD is responsible for disarming all

  • Wild Weasel of the Week: Airman 1st Class Julian A. Montanez

    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 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit chose Airman 1st Class Julian A. Montanez, aircraft

  • ORE doesn't 'phase' Falcon inspection team

    Routine vehicle maintenance typically includes changing oil, checking fluid levels or rotating tires. It doesn't usually include breaking down the entire vehicle to find the smallest crack or defect and fixing it. But for the 35th Maintenance Squadron crew chief and phase inspection section, it