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  • Operation Sentinel Samurai: Building Bonds and Defusing Bombs

    U.S. Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians teamed up with U.S. Marine Corps, Polish Land Forces and an observer from the Royal Australian Air Force for Operation Sentinel Samurai, a week-long EOD joint force exercise across Misawa Air Base and Draughon Range showcasing the power of

  • The Hush House: Where Engines are Built

    Members of the Tohoku Five Newspapers Organization visited the Hush House where Airmen ensure F-16 engines are combat-ready with tests and inspections.

  • Happy 77th Birthday Air Force: Misawa Air Base

    U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Kenkel, 35th Fighter Wing deputy commander, calls agencies across Misawa Air Base to show how they cut the Air Force birthday cake at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 18, 2024.

  • Hispanic Heritage Month: The land of opportunity

    The story of Airman 1st Class Andre Medina who grew up in Peru after being being born in the United States. At 18, facing uncertainty about the future, moved to the U.S. with the support of his family, where his uncle and aunt help him to adapt to a new world.

  • Winter is coming: 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle recovery training

    10 Japanese master labor contractors from the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) Ground Transportation section participated in Misawa’s first-ever advanced training, the WreckMaster course, a one-week training which focuses on safe and efficient vehicle recovery equipment and techniques.

  • Misawa Air Fest 2024

    Misawa Air Base recently hosted Air Fest 2024. Air Fest offers community members a chance to witness a diverse array of aircraft, engage with military personnel, and experience ground and aerial displays showcasing the strength of joint and bilateral forces.