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  • Misawa kicks off first ORE of the year

    Reports of missile attacks, in-bound aircraft, and special operations forces penetration flood the Emergency Operations Center at Misawa Air Base, Japan, as the 35th Fighter Wing participates in its first operational readiness exercise of the year. The base-wide exercise, scheduled Jan 23 to 27, is

  • UDM: a ‘booming business’

    From protecting U.S. interests and its allies in the Far East to fighting terrorism from forward operating bases in the Middle East, there's not a Misawa Airman who doesn't need to be instructed, geared-up and ready to head downrange - to "fly, fight and win in air, space and

  • AST: takeoffs are optional but safe landings are mandatory

    When it comes to ensuring safe arrival of aircraft, whether military or civilian, a select breed of Airman is required for this crucial mission to go off without a hitch.Airmen from the 35th Communications Squadron Airfield Systems Shop install, remove, relocate and modify meteorological, navigation

  • Base supports successful Tops In Blue visit

    More than 800 people attended the 2010 Tops In Blue performance "We Believe," Tuesday night at the Misawa Civic Center. The performance by the Air Force's premier entertainment showcase came together thanks to the help of numerous base organizations and volunteers. "If there was no support on this