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    Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony: The annual holiday tree lighting ceremony will be held 5 p.m. Nov. 30 at Risner Circle. There will be light refreshments, holiday entertainment and the winner of the holiday card contest will be announced. Reduced Commissary Hours: The Misawa Commissary will be opened

  • Misawa soccer team forges international friendships on the field

    Bitter temperatures, rain and snow couldn't stop die-hard hard soccer players from coming out to play a game with local Japanese teams. A friendship tournament was held between Misawa United and two Japanese teams from an off-base league here Nov. 18. Misawa United is a team comprised of civilians

  • Next PACAF commander confirmed

    On Nov.16 the Senate Armed Services Committee confirmed Lieutenant General Carrol H. "Howie" Chandler's promotion to general and appointment as the next commander of Pacific Air Forces with change of command scheduled for Nov. 30 at Hickam Air Force Base. Lt. Gen. Chandler is currently the Deputy

  • Misawa Warrior of the Week

    Name: Staff Sgt. Estil FieldsUnit: 35th Maintenance Squadron Duty Title: Jet Engine Intermediate Maintenance Dock ChiefHometown: Cincinnati, Ohio"Sergeant Fields has been here since October 6, 2005. Since arriving here at Misawa, he has always been one of the individuals JEIM has counted on to keep

  • Tips for traveling with TRICARE

    If your holiday travels will take you outside Japan, be sure to plan for TRICARE coverage while you are away. Before leaving Japan, stop by your TRICARE Service Center for a Travel Card, enrollment verification, and guidance on accessing care while traveling. Additionally, here are a few tips that