May 2, 2007 New shuttle takes pets to Narita Airport Don't be surprised if you hear a bark or a meow when you pass by the Information, Tickets and Tours new shuttle bus. The new shuttle bus, affectionately referred to as the "pet bus," was purchased after the Patriot Express Space-A flights were cancelled from Misawa in October. The loss of the
May 2, 2007 Tsunami warning alerts civilians, servicemembers The destructive force of tsunamis has been well-documented. In December 2004, a tsunami struck Indonesia, and its effects are still being felt today. One of the keys to minimizing its effects to those in its path is advance notification. Notifying personnel of a potential tsunami here is now a
May 1, 2007 Warrior of the Week Name: Mr. Eugene O. Dunne Squadron: 35th Maintenance Squadron Duty title: Air Force Engineering and Technology Services "Mr. Dunne is responsible for providing highly technical advice and training to 35th Maintenance Squadron avionics personnel. In addition, he is a depot liaison and an advisor to
May 1, 2007 13th AMU excited, nervous and ready to deploy For those deploying for the first time, it's exciting and nerve-wracking, but they are ready to put their everyday training into play to support the Global War on Terrorism, and relieve their counterparts in Iraq. "I didn't think I would be going so soon, but I'm really excited," said Airman 1st
May 1, 2007 Misawa officers going downrange for first time No more war stories from others for one Air Force lieutenant. She doesn't want to hear it - not this time; she wants to experience it herself. This month, she will not have to listen to her Misawa peers who just returned home telling stories of experiences in war-torn countries, fighting the Global
April 29, 2007 Gen. Hester announces his retirement for Jan. 1, 2008 Gen. Paul V. Hester, Commander, Pacific Air Forces, announced his retirement today. His announcement coincides with the Department of Defense naming Lt. Gen. Carrol "Howie" Chandler as the next Pacific Air Forces commander. Gen. Chandler was also nominated for his fourth star. Gen. Hester assumed
April 26, 2007 Basic combat skills -- leaders say Air Force needs more training In preparation for the Air and Space Expeditionary Force rotation, 94 people attended the Pacific Air Forces-sponsored combat skills course here Wednesday. Several combat skills training course instructors came to Misawa to provide information that is not only designed to keep our Airmen protected,