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  • Environmental program exemplies good stewardship

    The 35th Fighter Wing's award winning Civil Engineer Squadron proves through numerous examples that its environmental programs here exemplify good stewardship in northern Japan. Caring for the environment is just one part of Misawa's responsibilities that the Airmen are involved in as they live on,

  • Blood drive to gear up

    Members of the Department of Defense's Armed Services Blood Bank Center, Okinawa, Japan are scheduled to arrive here Tuesday for a scheduled blood drive Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Potter Fitness Center. "The blood bank is the sole source of blood products for the

  • Misawa Airmen learn from critical evacuation training

    As part of the initial response phase, families of a recent exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan played a critical role in a simulated evacuation Monday morning. The mass departure processing is an important part of the full deployment and capability of our service, according to one

  • Help the Red Feather Campaign help others

    From car washes, bike rallies to "bowl-a-thons," several organizations are working hard to raise money for the annual Red Feather Campaign. The campaign began in 1947 to help the elderly, homeless, and those facing hardships just outside our gate. Even today, 60 years later, Misawa Air Base is

  • Gun truck exhibit tells history

    One Misawa Airman, Senior Master Sgt. Matthew Wickham, 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle manager, had a key role in the latest exhibit addition at the Enlisted Heritage Hall at Maxwell Air Force Base's Gunther Annex, Ala. The exhibit - a Convoy Gun Truck - was unveiled during a ceremony at

  • Maintaining healthy vision

    At the optometry clinic some of the most frequent questions we hear are about how often someone should have their eyes examined. For most people, a comprehensive eye examination is recommended every two years, even if you don't wear glasses. A comprehensive examination does more than just determine