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  • USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Misawa Air Base

    U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, and Mrs. Charlotte Rupp, visited Misawa Air base, Japan, Aug 6-9, 2023. During this tour, the Rupps met with Airmen around the wing to discuss some of the quality-of-life enhancements around the base, such as the gym

  • Misawa Hosts First Joint Enlisted Bilateral Combat Dining-in

    Members of Team Misawa pose together prior to Misawa’s first joint enlisted bilateral combat dining-in event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 28, 2023. A combat dining-in is a military tradition consisting of a dinner with bizarre rules, water fights, informal uniforms, and various other events that

  • Building Relations: Misawa Friendship Tour July 2023

    Misawa Air Base hosted a Friendship tour on July 14, 2023. The Misawa Friendship Tour provides an opportunity for Japanese citizens from Misawa City to visit Misawa Air Base to learn about the U.S.-Japan defense alliance. Misawa AB hosts tours routinely to educate local civilians about base

  • Building Bilateral Capabilities and Readiness Through Rapid Runway Repair

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Civil Engineer Group from Kadena Air Base and Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) members assigned to the Western Air Civil Engineer group operated side-by-side during a live-fire and rapid airfield damage repair team exercise at Draughon Range near Misawa

  • Cultivating Bonds

    On June 23, 2023, Mr. Shingo Mimura, Governor of Aomori Prefecture and 35th Fighter Wing honorary commander, was welcomed to Misawa Air Base by 35th Fighter Wing and 3rd Air Wing leadership, marking his 20th year of service as governor.