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  • LRS inspects pre-deployment bags

    The 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron's individual protective equipment element sprung into high gear Aug 17 at Building 1334 when the 35th Fighter Wing implemented a pre-deployment exercise. The IPE element is responsible for the three mobility bags that are familiar to deploying Airmen across the

  • Monkeys behind the wheel

    Two gorillas and a banana were spotted distributing flyers Aug. 8, and later that night they drove more than 70 service members home. These gorillas, Airmen from the 35th Maintenance Squadron, are a welcome sight to service members who leave the base to partake in activities that involve the

  • EOD has blast at Draughon Range

    MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Explosive ordnance disposal technicians from the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron detonated more than half a ton of munitions Aug. 7 at the Draughon Range. EOD along with the range management team cleansed the targets, roads and other work areas of bombs in an effort to salvage

  • Liberty card program sets framework for Airmen

    MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- The liberty card program was signed July 27, by the 35th Fighter Wing commander, which focuses on the importance of ambassadorship at Misawa Air Base. Under the program, nearly all Airmen will be issued a green liberty card, which grants access to off-base activities at all

  • Misawa experts urge residents to avoid monkey

    A Japanese macaque, commonly known as a snow monkey, has been spotted more than two dozen times on Misawa Air Base and seems to be headed south. The monkey was seen on the north side of base and most recently spotted at the elementary school track on main base. "The macaque is a very intelligent

  • Misawa Airman found guilty in court-martial

    The final of three 35th Fighter Wing Airmen connected with damaging property on and off base was found guilty in a general court-martial tried by a judge alone July 29. Airman 1st Class Michael T. Kerr, 35th Security Forces Squadron, entered a plea of guilty and was sentenced to reduction to the