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  • Misawa welcomes home 300+ deployed Airmen

    The Misawa community welcomed home deployed Airmen throughout the weekend. The more than 300 Airmen were deployed to Joint Base Balad, Iraq, in support of the 14th Fighter Squadron and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Families gathered on the cold flightline to await the arrival of their loved ones who have

  • 14th FS returns to Misawa

    Pilots from the 14th Fighter Squadron flew their F-16 Fighting Falcons to Misawa Air Base Feb. 27 after a five-month deployment to Joint Base Balad, Iraq. While deployed, the 14th FS provided armed overwatch for coalition forces and the people of Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. "Our

  • Sun spots cause AFN TV and Radio outage

    Twice a year American Forces Network TV and Radio experiences complete outages due to sun spot and solar flare activity. AFN is in the period of sun outages, Feb. 28 through March 13. Sun outages occur when satellites eclipse the sun and their signals are overpowered by solar radiation. This

  • Misawa FSO document processing migrates to AFFSC

    On Feb. 27, Misawa Air Base's Financial Services Office document processing will move to the Air Force Financial Services Center in an effort to meet the needs of an ever-changing Air Force. This migration kicks-off a new financial services delivery model, which places emphasis on a "more innovative

  • Medical Airmen receive top honors

    Three Misawa Airmen from the 35th Medical Group were selected as Air Force-level winners in their field last week. Senior Airman Lottie Stewart, Master Sgt. Kelly Stefan and Lt. Col. Danny Wong were recognized in front of members of the hospital staff Feb. 3. Airman Stewart, a dental assistant with