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  • Water safety: tips for summer fun

    MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- The recent incident at Himberg Pool here last week, serves as a tragic reminder of the importance of water safety. Each year, during the summer months, the number of off-duty mishaps often rises; this time is commonly referred to as the 101 Critical Days of Summer. As the

  • JDAM drop expands training opportunities for Misawa pilots

    On May 13 two F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots climbed into their jets and took to the skies over Northern Japan for a first of its kind training mission. The pilots dropped inert GBU-38s on Draughon Range. The drop was the first time joint direct attack munitions were employed on a range of its size and

  • ATO manager wins at Air Force level

    The Air Force announced its 2009 Air Force level Antiterrorism Award winners May 21, with Misawa Air Base's Antiterrorism Office taking away the best program manager award. James Fogerty, 35th Fighter Wing ATO program manager, beat all other ATO program managers to garner this award. The categories

  • Standoff against Terror

    Upon first driving onto Misawa Air Base, it quickly becomes evident that parking is limited at many facilities. When marked spaces are full, the temptation to park as close as possible -- such as in loading zones or handicap spaces -- is often hard to resist. Worse yet, some facilities are