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  • Aggressors invade Weasel territory

    Misawa Air Base's F-16 Fighting Falcons will fly against enemy aircraft in order to strike targets, protect the base and fly missions during a realistic simulation of war beginning Oct. 28. More than 130 Airmen from various aggressor squadrons, and 10 F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 18th Aggressor

  • 14th AMU weapons shop loads the bang

    Editors Note: Fourth in a series of six about the 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit The maintainers of the 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit have demonstrated with a fully-mission-capable rate of 90.9 percent that they are able to recover, repair and launch F-16 Fighting Falcons consistently. But what

  • Misawa saves energy with a flip of the switch

    Last year, Misawa spent approximately $85,000 on the energy bill for airfield lights. With a simple flip of a switch, energy planners hope to cut that bill by two-thirds. In early October, the 35th Operations Support Squadron airfield management office coordinated with the Japan Air Self-Defense

  • 35th Fighter Wing Recognizes Mr Jim Moody – an Outstanding DoDDS Teacher

    On 14 October 2009, Cummings Elementary School and the 35th Fighter Wing joined forces to recognize the superior performance of DoDDS teacher, Mr Jim Moody. Colonel RC Craig, 35th Fighter Wing Vice Commander and Misawa's School Liaison Officer, made a surprise visit to the school to recognize Mr