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  • 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

  • Misawa Warrior of the Week

    Name: Staff Sgt. Rosie BevelUnit: 35th Fighter Wing Legal OfficeDuty Title: Military Justice ParalegalHometown: Chicago, Illinois

  • Misawa gives to Red Feather Campaign

    The Red Feather Campaign officially wrapped-up during a ceremony at the Misawa Community Center Jan. 18. From Sept. 1, 2007 to Oct. 31, 2007, the Misawa Air Base community collected 1,150,000 Yen for the Red Feather Community Chest. Col. T.J. O'Shaughnessy, 35th Fighter Wing commander, presented a

  • 35th FW command chief retires

    In a ceremony Jan. 30, the 35th Fighter Wing command chief said goodbye to Misawa and the Air Force. Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Missel is retiring after 30 years of service. He has served as the 35th FW command chief since February 2005. Chief Missel grew up in Webster, N.Y., and enlisted in the Air

  • Services gives back to customers

    The 35th Services Squadron is hosting a customer appreciation week Feb. 3-10 filled with various activities and prizes. "Anyone here on Misawa can enjoy the festivities whether they are a customer or not," said Ms. Terra Erb, marketing assistant for services. "We want to show Misawa Air Base that we