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  • Misawa Airman tried for on-base offenses

    A 35th Fighter Wing Airman was found guilty of assault consummated by battery, on Misawa Air Base, and not guilty of failure to obey a no-contact order, housebreaking and stalking, during a special court-martial that concluded 26 Aug.The court found Senior Airman Michael R. Browne guilty of assault

  • Misawa's rugby team hosts bi-lateral games

    Misawa's rugby team, the Snow Devils, hosted bi-lateral rugby games against the Japan Air Self-Defense Force rugby team Aug. 29.The teams played two games. The first game was a Snow Devils victory of 24-17. The second was two teams of Snow Devils and JASDF players, combined, bi-laterally competing

  • Misawa welcomes new installation, wing commander

    In an assumption of command ceremony officiated by Lt. Gen. Edward A. Rice Jr., commander of U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force, Col. Michael D. Rothstein became the new commander of Misawa Air Base and the 35th Fighter Wing Aug. 31. Few positions in the Air Force are as demanding as being a wing

  • Misawa volunteers help athletes go for the gold during Special Olympics

    With the current emphasis on physical and mental fitness permeating today's Air Force, it can be easy to take that standard for granted. Recently, a group of Misawa residents strove to bring that sense of accomplishment and hope to those who might find difficulty running a single lap on a track, let

  • American Red Cross offers volunteer opportunities for service, family members

    With more than 190 active volunteers, the American Red Cross at Misawa is an organization unlike many others. The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief, and health and safety education. According to its Web site, the American Red Cross