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  • Course keeps biking safe

    It was a clear day in June last summer as Master Sgt. Kurt Rice and a fellow motorcycle enthusiast went for a ride on their motorcycles near Lake Towada. As they came around a blind turn, a large van in the oncoming lane approached, straddling both lanes of the narrow road.The side of the road

  • Is Misawa prepared for a quake?

    After a long day at work, an Airman lounged on his couch, starring into the blue electronic glow of his big-screen television when he noticed his wife's decorative plants shaking. He canted his head to the side for a moment before a wave of horror washed over him with the realization that Misawa was

  • Road tax returns to Misawa

    As of April, all Status of Forces Agreement members here are required to pay the annual Japanese Road Tax, which can be conveniently accomplished during Road Tax Week.In order to pay the road tax, each person owning a standard size, small or other motorized vehicle can pay taxes April 19 to 23 at

  • AFETS supertechs alleviate F-16 dilemmas

    "For Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon technical support, Press 1."Calling technical support and troubleshooting to solve problems is a common method for fixing issues. However, answering operational questions on high-ticket items such as Misawa's F-16 fighter jets, takes more than calling a customer