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  • 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