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  • Misawa defenders earn place on Special Reaction Team

    U.S. Air Force defenders from the 35th Security Forces Squadron trained to become the newest members of the squadron's Special Reaction Team, which is the USAF's version of a Special Weapons and Tactics team. A total of eight Airmen tried out and were put through a rigorous day of training that

  • RQ-4 Global Hawk arrives at Misawa

    The first-ever RQ-4 Global Hawk to touch down in Japan arrived at Misawa Air Base May 24. The remotely piloted system was brought to Misawa AB to support U.S. intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions and contingency operations throughout the Pacific theater, and is scheduled to

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

    The month of June is full of historical significance for the 35th Fighter Wing and Misawa Air Base.  Here are a few of the anniversaries:June 3, 1943: The 14th Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron (now the 14th Fighter Squadron) received five Spitfires, its first combat aircraft after arriving in

  • Misawa Airmen participate in Exercise Eager Tiger 2014

    The conclusion of the eighth annual Exercise Eager Tiger, a multinational event during which fighter pilots and crews from around the world gather to practice techniques and enhance interoperability, was marked during a ceremony at an air base in northern Jordan, May 15, 2014.Exercise Eager Tiger

  • Wild Weasel of the Week: Airman 1st Class Cory Klosterman

    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 Airman 1st Class Cory Klosterman, Munitions Flight,

  • 35 SFS commemorates predecessors

    The 35th Security Forces Squadron recently hosted various events, including an Open House, K-9 demonstration, weapons display, drunken goggles experience and ruck march, in commemoration of National Police Week at Misawa Air Base, Japan. They partnered with security members from the Japan

  • Misawa turns down the heat

    With the warm weather finally here to stay during the spring and summer days, base leadership took part in the loosening of pressure from a valve on a steam header that turned off the heat compartments in base housing at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2014. Turning the heating systems off helps the