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  • Air Force announces change to promotion study materials

    The Air Force made major changes to the materials enlisted members use for reference and studying for promotion. The new guide, called the Professional Development Guide, replaces both the Promotion Fitness Examination and U.S. Air Force Supervisory Examination Study Guides -- officially known as

  • Misawa Air Base earns outstanding unit award

    In a message dated 29 March 2007, Gen. Paul Hester, Pacific Air Forces and Air Component commander, announced Misawa Air Base earned the Outstanding Unit Award for July 2004 through May 2006. Of its more remarkable displays, the 35th Fighter Wing showed its ability to maintain combat-ready forces

  • Misawa Airman has unique experience during Japan Day

    For the thousands of attendees, the annual Japan Day here is an opportunity to experience the rich culture of Japan, learn about its past and present, and be entertained. However, for one Misawa Airman, Saturday was an experience a few people have had, and will it stand out in her mind for years to

  • Weapons Airmen help pilots' firing accuracy

     Putting steal on target is the aim for warfighters, and making sure F-16 Fighting Falcon guns hit bull's-eye every time is the mission of weapon loaders at Misawa Air Base. In a process called boresighting, weapons Airmen ensure the path of bullets shot from the 20mm cannon is aligned with pilots'

  • New guidelines for free, reduced-price school lunches overseas

    More Misawa families may qualify for free and reduced price school lunches under the newly-revised U.S. Department of Agriculture program. "Previously, Misawa was required to use Hawaii Income Eligibility Guidelines to qualify applicants for the Free and Reduced Lunch Program," said Rebecca Duncan,