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  • 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

  • April Fools' shenanigans, keeping morale high

    "Ah, what is this?" exclaims an Airman as he opens the door to his office to see a sea of balloons April 1. The history of April Fools' Day dates back to 1582 with the reform of the calendar under Charles IX. The Gregorian calendar was introduced, and New Year's Day was moved from April to January

  • Misawa trash service changes schedule

    Starting April 1, Misawa Air Base residents will now be required to move their trash and recycling containers to the curb no later than 8 a.m. on their specific pickup day.The refuse change is part of a transitional period while the new contract is being negotiated that will affect bases Air Force

  • Housing office takes part in Year of the Air Force Family

    At Misawa Air Base there is a program that continues to improve the quality of life for base residents during the Year of the Air Force Family.The Post Acquisition Improvement Program is a large-scale housing renovation project designed to modernize the H-style housing on-base, bringing them into

  • Air Force leaders expand force management options

    Air Force leaders announced March 25 an expansion of force management measures designed to bring the service closer to its authorized funded end strength. Fewer Airmen than anticipated applied for voluntary programs offered under Phase One of the force management program initiated in November of