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  • Misawa hosts visit from PACAF commander

    The Pacific Air Forces commander visited Misawa Air Base Sept. 25 and 26. "I like to take every opportunity I can to get out to the bases in the Pacific," said Gen. Carrol Chandler. During his time at Misawa, the general flew with a 13th Fighter Squadron pilot and met with squadron members who are

  • Gen. Schwartz outlines future role, relationship with Guard

    The Air Force chief of staff reached out to National Guard leaders, inviting collaborative planning and support of the total force as he spoke at the National Guard Association of the United States Conference Sept. 22 here. Gen. Norton A. Schwartz addressed 2,000 citizen-Soldiers and citizen-Airmen

  • New battle gear improves capabilities for combat Airmen

    Battlefield Airmen will soon receive a new equipment item that will improve their ability to execute their combat duties. The new airman battle system-ground is a tactical ensemble, or equipment item, for Airmen who perform their mission outside the wire in close coordination with ground forces. "It

  • Senior leaders held accountable for nuclear enterprise missteps

    Air Force leaders released details today about administrative actions being taken against 15 officers in connection with deficiencies outlined in a report reviewing elements of the service's nuclear enterprise. "The Air Force has no more solemn obligation than the security and reliability of the

  • Base members to observe Fire Prevention Week

    Team Misawa is slated to host its annual Fire Prevention Week with a kick-off ceremony at 2 p.m. Oct. 5 in the base exchange parking lot. "Fire Prevention Week is an avenue that gives the base community an opportunity to participate in some fun events and, in the process, helps us achieve our goal

  • Civil engineers provide humanitarian support

    Helping people through humanitarian missions is one of the many things Airmen do, and Balikatan '08, earlier this year, proved no exception. Several Airmen from Misawa Air Base had an opportunity to put their skills to good use and showcase the gentler side of the Air Force in an island province of

  • Policy changes benefit Airmen deploying for 365 days

    Effective Oct. 1, Air Force officials here will implement policy changes to improve sourcing efficiency of 365-day deployments and ensure Airmen receive adequate notification prior to deployment. The new policy sets the deployment "accept or decline" option at three calendar days, streamlines the