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  • From Forecasts to Fulfillment: Airman Finds Purpose Through Weather Mission

    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Elijah Tait, 35th Operations Support Squadron weather operations and planning noncommissioned officer in charge, deployed to Niamey, Niger in 2023 for a total of 132 days. From a quiet college student searching for direction to a confident leader of weather operations, Tait

  • American Day 2025 Highlights

    Misawa Air Base and local community members celebrate American Day 2025 at Misawa, Japan, June 15, 2025. During the event, American traditions are shared through food, music and public activities, fostering mutual understanding that contributes to effective collaboration with partners and allies

  • Team Misawa celebrates American Day 2025

    Over 65k attendees gathered outside the Misawa Air Base main gate on June 15, 2025, to celebrate the 36th annual American Day, an event that continues to highlight the enduring relationship between the base and local Japanese community.

  • Wild Weasel of the Week: Airman Quintin Humbert

    This week’s Wild Weasel of the Week (WWoW) is Airman Quintin Humbert, 35th Operations Support Squadron (OSS) radar, airfield and weather systems (RAWS) technician. Airmen recognized as WWoW represent the very best that each squadron at Misawa Air Base has to offer. Each selectee is chosen based on

  • 35th OG Change of Command: Misawa Welcomes Col. Jeromy "Smooth" Guinther

    U.S. Air Force Col. Jeromy Guinther assumed command of the 35th Operations Group (OG) from Col. Gregory Keller during a change of command ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 16, 2025. The ceremony marked the formal transition of leadership and highlighted the 35th OG's critical role in

  • 35th MSG Change of Command: Welcoming Col. John Conner

    U.S. Air Force Col. John Conner assumed command of the 35th Mission Support Group (MSG) from Col. Jonathan Bell during a change of command ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 11, 2025. The ceremony represented the formal transfer of authority and responsibility, reinforcing leadership