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  • 35 MDG revamps for realism

    There's an anxious feeling in the air as medics surround a landing aircraft packed full of injured Airmen. For each patient, the minutes drag on like hours, and each breath is a fight for survival. The scene is set by war, and the difference between life and death lies directly in the hands of the

  • Misawa's superior airpower suppresses threat

    Approximately 36 U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 35th Fighter Wing participate in a Operational Readiness Exercise on Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 5, 2014. During an ORE, the knowledge and skills of 35 FW Airmen are constantly tested on their ability to survive simulated attacks and

  • 35 CES firefighters respond to ORE attacks

    U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron respond to multiple scenarios during an Operational Readiness Exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 5, 2014. They face simulated missile attacks, hangar fires and perform first aid on injured Airmen as part of a week-long

  • Transitioning to wartime posture

    Airmen process through the transition area as part of an Operational Readiness Exercise, May 5, 2014. Before departing to their designated sectors, Airmen begin each shift by checking into the TA to receive the latest updates regarding mission-oriented protective posture levels and simulated

  • Misawa Airmen evaluated on deployment prep

    The steady deployment of Airmen in support of combat, peacekeeping and humanitarian operations abroad is part of the U.S. Air Force's mission and requires meticulous coordination to employ. Often times Airmen deploy with a mass group and on short-notice, making the job of all the agencies clearing

  • Lanterns illuminate cherry blossoms in Misawa

    Spring is a time for new beginnings, new life and blooming flowers, and the blooming of cherry blossoms in Japan makes spring one of the most beautiful seasons throughout the country. U.S. Air Force leadership and Japanese officials gathered together to light hundreds of lanterns at the Misawa

  • Misawa Airmen help beautify Mother Earth

    Members from each unit here conducted a base-wide cleanup in honor of Earth Day April 22-25, 2014. The 35th Civil Engineer Squadron's environmental section spoke with base residents at the Base Exchange and the Lunney Youth Center about the new recycling policy in Misawa, and the week concluded with