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  • Idea earns maintainer big money

    A simple suggestion earned one Misawa maintainer $10,000 and saved the Air Force thousands more. Staff Sgt. Jerome Latham, an engine craftsman with the 35th Maintenance Squadron, suggested a technical order change to the Innovative Development through Employee Awareness program. His idea resulted in

  • Bicycle helmet use mandatory

    Bicycle riding is very common in Japan and Misawa residents will often see locals riding their bikes around town. However, military members and their families must follow a different set of riding rules. 35th Fighter Wing Instruction 31-204, Misawa Air Base Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision provides

  • Safety stressed as spring fever kicks in

    The cherry blossoms are blooming and spring is in full swing. Residents with spring fever are reminded to practice safety when engaging in outdoor activities. Spring safety concerns include outdoor grilling, lawn mowing, trampoline use and sports. With the weather turning nicer, many residents are

  • Plans develop for new Airmen's center

    Airmen will soon have a new place to relax in their off-duty time. The new Airmen's center, located in Building 1006, will be available to E-1 to E-4 Airmen and their spouses and is scheduled to open this summer. "After the Weasel's Den was completed there was an area for every demographic to use,