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  • Exchange pricing parity ensure consistency worldwide

    Whether stationed here or in the United States, service members can expect to find the same, or very similar, prices at Army & Air Force Exchange Service facilities worldwide. Known as pricing parity, this practice ensures Exchange prices are established centrally. "While there may be some slight

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

    In celebration of our heritage, the 35th Fighter Wing History Office presents notable anniversaries in the history of Misawa Air Base and the 35th Fighter Wing for the month of April:April 1, 1942: The Misawa Air Group of the Imperial Japanese Naval Air Force was reorganized into the 26th Air Combat

  • Ready, resilient, prepared

    The U.S. Air Force's mission of combat-readiness worldwide requires Airmen who are capable, responsible, and comprehensibly fit, both mentally and physically. Short-notice deployments, temporary duty assignments, and unexpected relocations can often have Airmen scrambling to get their ducks in a row

  • The life cycle of fuel: From pipeline to flightline

    The journey that jet fuel takes to ultimately feed F-16 Fighting Falcons at Misawa Air Base, Japan is a long one. Beginning in Hachinohe city, the jet fuel travels almost 17 miles to reach Misawa AB, where it is meticulously examined by the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuel management flights

  • What’s your ‘stache mean?

    Every March, Airmen around the Air Force start growing mustaches for what's known as "Mustache March." It has become a way for us as Airmen to reach back and recognize one of the greatest fighter pilots and leaders we've seen in our modern force, Col. Robin Olds. Ask around your units why we

  • Wild Weasel of the Week Airman 1st Class Paul N. Taylor

    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 Paul N. Taylor, fuels systems

  • Japan Day to continue community camaraderie

    Sword fighting, giant kite flying, Yosakoi Soran dancing, karate demonstrations, and local folk music performances are only a few of the entertainment exhibits Airmen and their families can expect to see at this year's 27th annual Japan Day at the Misawa Collocated Club, April 5, 2014, from 9:45