15 Feb 2007

Base leadership holds forum to learn how they can help families of deployed

Base leadership held two town hall meetings Feb. 13 for families of deployed servicemembers to learn what they could do to make their time apart easier. It has been over 30 days since approxiomately 450 Airmen departed Misawa Air Base and headed to Iraq. The town hall meeting was chaired by the Col. T.J. O'Shaughnessy, 35th Fighter Wing commander.

13 Feb 2007

Evaluation team chief praises Airmen on exercise

The recently completed wing-wide operational readiness exercise (ORE) drew positive praise from the exercise evaluation team chief. "It went very well," said Lt. Col. Andrew Dembosky, chief of 35th Fighter Wing plans, programs and inspections office. "People showed a lot of hard work and some improvement. It was evident across the wing that people

13 Feb 2007

Office establishes Straight Talk Center to help disseminate information

The 35th Fighter Wing public affairs office recently established a straight talk center to help disseminate information to the public. The straight talk center can be accessed by dialing DSN 226-7867. It's a one-way communication tool established to provide callers with information on major disturbances, events and to help dispel rumors circulating

11 Feb 2007

All Air Force obstacle and confidence courses off limits

Until further notice, all Air Force obstacle and confidence courses are off limits to all Misawa Airmen; this includes the JASDF course here on base. This measure is being taken while the Air Force conducts ORM analysis to ensure all AF courses meet safety requirements.

11 Feb 2007

Air Force Assistance Fund campaign begins today

This year's Air Force Assistance Fund "Commitment to Caring" campaign, from Feb. 12 to May 4, will provide Airmen the opportunity to contribute to any of the four official Air Force charitable organizations. Now in its 34th year, 100-percent of designated AFAF contributions will benefit active-duty, Reserve, Guard, retired Air Force people,

7 Feb 2007

Warrior of the Week

Name: Airman 1st Class Quintahris Short Unit: 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron Duty title: Commanders support staff apprentice Hometown: Charleston, S.C. "Airman Short is an exceptional Airman who has performed brilliantly in the absence of an NCO presence in his duty section. His loyalty and dedication to the unit's mission is seen by the depth

7 Feb 2007

Misawa Airmen prove they are ready in ORE

Early Tuesday morning, phones began to ring as Misawa Air Base leadership initiated a 35th Fighter Wing recall of all Airmen. The recall kicked off the first portion of the Operational Readiness Exercise that started Feb. 6. OREs test the 35th Fighter Wing's ability to prepare to deploy Airmen and aircraft on short notice, as well as their ability