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  • Grand opening of new shoppette approaches

    The Army and Air Force Exchange Service is scheduled to have its first grand opening celebration here since the Misawa Base Exchange opened in 1986, when the doors to the new shoppette open June 1. "Merchandise is ordered," said Anna Iosefo, AAFES general manager, "and we're confirming opening

  • MDG staff completes inspection

    The staff of the 35th Medical Group demonstrated an impressive level of readiness and clinical proficiency during not one, not two, but three inspections conducted here April 6-10. "This has been a very complicated inspection process with more than 1,500 areas examined in an extremely thorough

  • American taiko team brings cultures together through music

    Being stationed overseas can offer unique benefits. Airmen have the opportunity to learn about different cultures and broaden their understanding of the world. Japan holds a particularly long history of culture and tradition to learn from. For the past 10 years, Kazuko Igarashi has worked hard to

  • Misawa members earn Air Force Communications, Information awards

    Two Misawa members were recently named Air Force Communications and Information award winners. Tech. Sgt. Cheryl Kane was named the 2008 Air Force Communications and Information Outstanding Information Management (AFSC 3AXXX) Noncommissioned Officer of the Year. Mr. Ikuo Hamabata was named the 2008

  • Air Force officials separate E-7, E-6 promotion release dates

    Air Force officials here are initiating a new process to separate the release dates for the master sergeant and technical sergeant promotion lists. The new master sergeant promotion list will now be released on May 14 and the technical sergeant list will be released on June 18 after 12 years of