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  • Commissary strives to meet customers' needs

    For many military families, it can be a challenge to move overseas and adapt to changes in the environment or culture, such as shopping or certain type of foods. Here at the Misawa Air Base commissary, there are changes as well, but for the better. The new commissary manager, Greg McGruder, who

  • 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