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  • Wing stands up third fighter squadron

    The 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing announced the opening of a third assigned fighter squadron in a ceremony at Balad Air Base Jan. 16. The 14th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron "Samurai" from Misawa Air Base, Japan, is the first Block 50 F-16 squadron deployed to Iraq. According to Lt. Col. Ken Madura,

  • Misawa City mayor receives Air Force award

    The commander of Pacific Air Forces recognized the mayor of Misawa City for his dedicated service to the U.S.- Japan alliance by presenting him with an Air Force award - a first for a Japanese official. Gen. Paul Hester, PACAF commander, alongside former 35th Fighter Wing commanders, Lt. Gen. Chip

  • February is Children's Dental Health Month

    (Editor's note: The annual observance of children's dental health began as a one-day event in February 1941. In 1981, the Children's Dental Health Week program was extended to a month-long celebration known today as National Children's Dental Health Month. The following are some questions and

  • Airmen to see combat medal in April

    Since the Air Force started manning convoy operations in support of the war on terror, more Airmen have had an opportunity to put their rifle training to use in real-world scenarios. Today, explosive ordnance disposal and security forces Airmen, along with those performing in-lieu-of taskings, have

  • Warrior of the Week

    Name: Staff Sgt. Adrai Baker Organization: 35th Maintenance Group Duty title: Resource advisor Hometown: Saint Louis "Staff Sgt. Baker has proven herself to be a tremendous asset to the 35th Maintenance Group. As our resource advisor, she manages an operating budget for three maintenance squadrons.

  • Quick response saves life

    Base emergency response officials from Misawa's Fire Department and the 35th Medical Group responded to a 911 call at 7:23 p.m. at the Potter Fitness Center Jan. 16 after the caller said a man was down. A person working out on treadmill next the victim, assisted him to the ground, and went to the

  • Families of 14FS see off their loved ones for OIF

    Friends and family said their final farewells to loved ones, as servicemembers departed from the Air Mobility Command passenger terminal in the early-morning hours this week here at Misawa Air Base. "I am anxious to help out," said Capt. Patrick Pearson, a pilot with the 14th Fighter Squadron. "I'm