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  • New recycling initiative makes Misawa greener

    The 35th Civil Engineer Squadron operations flight is enacting a new recycling plan for on-base housing residents and squadrons, not only to save money, but to improve the environment for Airmen and their families here. Currently, Misawa has over 10 Japanese contracted workers who collect, sift and

  • Courts-Martial for April 2014

    The following courts-martial recently convened at Misawa Air Force Base: U.S. vs. Staff Sgt. Andre LewisOn April 21, 2014, Staff Sgt. Andre K. Lewis, 35th Force Support Squadron, was convicted at a General Court-Martial convened at Misawa AB, Japan, by a military judge sitting alone. Lewis was

  • Wild Weasel of the Week: Senior Airman Steven Nemnich

    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 Force Support Squadron chose Senior Airman Steven Nemnich, force management

  • ORE scenario has explosive results

    While responding to a simulated fuel leak during Phase II of an Operational Readiness Exercise, members from the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department encountered an explosion, resulting in several firefighter casualties. Once the attack is over and the order "Limited release" is given,

  • Comm Airmen sharpen skills during ORE

    35th Communications Squadron client systems personnel were evacuated to an alternate duty location following simulated flooding of their facility during an Operational Readiness Exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 7, 2014. The Airmen evacuated are in charge of supporting the base's land-mobile

  • Defenders neutralize the threat

    U.S. Air Force 35th Security Forces Squadron entry controllers are evaluated on their ability to effectively neutralize a ground attack involving a gunman's attempt to penetrate the flightline's entry control point at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 6, 2014. The Airmen complete the exercise scenario in

  • Keeping a watchful eye over Misawa

    With a 360-degree view all around him, the 35th Operations Group supervisor of flight stands poised in a control tower, binoculars in one hand and radio in another, ready to assist aircraft at a moment's notice.A SOF is in charge of maintaining an aircraft's flying integrity by giving up-to-date