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  • Families observe as F-16 pilots sharpen skills

    The F-16 soars overhead just before the crowd can cover their ears, but the noise does nothing to quell the audience's growing enthusiasm while watching things explode on the ground.Base family and friends gathered at Draughon Range, located north of Misawa Air Base, to watch the 13th Fighter

  • Misawa Airmen recognize POW/MIA

    While Americans throughout the U.S. are about to observe National POW/MIA Recognition Day, today, Airmen halfway around the world at Misawa Air Base, Japan, are too - with their first POW/MIA vigil. "The vigil is a time for us to stay true to our promise," said Tech Sgt. Milton Correia, 301st

  • Misawa's MDG hosts Japanese students for shadow program

    In a bilateral learning exchange between Japanese and U.S. Air Force medical professionals, two students from the Hirosaki University Medical School spent 10 days shadowing 35th Medical Group personnel to observe American medical practices in action."Every summer, medical students from the

  • Misawa athletes race the base

    The gun shot and more than 1,300 runners were let loose to race in an annual event made possible with joint effort between 35th Fighter Wing and Misawa City officials. Runners lined up to participate in the 2010 Misawa "Race the Base," Sept. 12 which started and finished in American Park, located

  • Living Soldier to receive Medal of Honor for action in Afghanistan

    Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta will receive the Medal of Honor for his valor in combat, the White House has announced. Giunta is the first living recipient for service in Iraq and Afghanistan.President Barack Obama will present the Medal of Honor to Giunta at a date to be determined in a White House