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  • Special flights help reunite Misawa families

    A McDonnell Douglas DC-10, dubbed the "patriot express," carrying military families, Department of Defense civilians and contractors arrived here April 25. Approximately 500 individuals took advantage of the three chartered missions, commissioned specifically to reunite family members with their

  • Expedited no-fee passport information

    The last chartered flight under the voluntary departure plan for family members to return to Misawa left the Seattle/Tacoma Airport early 24 April destined for Misawa Air Base. All remaining family members will now be required to book their return flights through the Scheduled Air Transportation

  • Military Families return to Misawa Air Base

    A Boeing 767 aircraft carrying more than 150 passengers arrived here 22 April, one week after the Department of Defense ended the voluntary departure authorization for military dependents affected by the 11 March earthquake. The flight was the first of three chartered missions, commissioned

  • CP unseen, unheard guardians of Misawa

    "We're here for the base, to watch out for and over," said Tech. Sgt. John Hamilton, 35th Fighter Wing Command PostThe 35th FW/CP is a conduit of information. The office receives messages from all levels --from the top echelons at Headquarters U.S. Air Force and Department of Defense to the

  • UPDATED FAQ's for Voluntary Departure Return

    Misawa has updated a FAQ list with a new question and answer. The bold face type below is the newest entry.General InformationQ: When was the voluntary departure period terminated?A: By letter dated 15 Apr 11, the voluntary authorized departure period was terminated as of that date.Q: I understand