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  • Base exercises NEO/Safe Haven operations

    Misawa personnel were given the opportunity to practice noncombatant evacuation operations here during an exercise Feb. 12-14. As part of the exercise, more than 300 noncombatants were evacuated from Base X to Misawa Air Base, where they received some much needed aid before repatriation to the

  • 5th AF commander takes to the skies one last time

    After flying with the U.S. Air Force for 33 years, the 5th Air Force and U.S. Forces Japan commander, flew the F-16 for a final time Feb. 6, at Misawa Air Base, Japan. Lt. Gen. Bruce Wright flew in a four-ship formation with wing leadership, while the 35th Fighter Wing stood in formation along the

  • 13th FS participates in Eglin air-to-ground WSEP

    The13th Fighter Squadron "Panthers" roared into Florida last week to participate in two 53d Wing Weapon System Evaluation Programs commonly known as Combat Archer and Combat Hammer. The 13th FS from Misawa Air Base, Japan, was the first F-16 group to ever complete back-to-back WSEPs held

  • New command chief shares thoughts, goals

    As the new year begins Misawa welcomes a new command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Ricky Price. He arrived here Jan. 14, from Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Chief Price is accompanied by his wife, Joan, and one year old daughter Makayla. He grew up in Louisville, Kentucky, evidenced by his accent and

  • Misawa preps for first IRRE of 2008

    The 35th Fighter Wing will have an Initial Readiness Response Exercises Feb. 12 -14. "IRREs are an important way for Misawa Air Base to stay prepared for real-world contingencies in the area of responsibility," said Senior Master Sgt. Edrick Garces, the superintendent for 35th FW Exercises, Plans