News - Page 61

June 16, 2022
Chief Challenged by Final Flight

Chief Master Sgt. Joey R. Meininger, outgoing command chief of the 35th Fighter Wing at Misawa Air Base, describes the experience of flying in the backseat of an F-16 Fighting Falcon, being Team Misawa's command chief, and the impact the total force team makes on the Wild Weasel mission at Misawa.
June 10, 2022
A Step in the Right Direction: Reducing Misawa’s Carbon Footprint and Enabling Energy Independence

In the midst of protecting U.S. interests in the Indo-Pacific region, defending Japan and deterring adversaries; Misawa Air Base is taking action to simultaneously overcome a different enemy – climate change.
June 9, 2022
Wild Weasel Walk-Through: Installation Deployment Readiness Cell

U.S. Air Force Col. Jessie J. Friedel, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Joey R. Meininger, 35th FW command chief, conducted their last Wild Weasel Walk-through at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 8, 2022.
June 6, 2022
Misawa Memorial Day Ceremony 2022

Misawa Air Base held a Memorial Day ceremony Friday, May 27th 2022, with leaders from 35th Fighter Wing, Naval Air Facility Misawa and JASDF Maj. General Takahiro Kubota to honor fallen service members.
June 2, 2022
Misawa’s Memorial Day State Fair

Memorial Day honors all the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their country.
June 2, 2022
Misawa Air Base Commander becomes Misawa's Mayor for a Day

Friedel visited local leaders and various locations as “acting mayor” throughout the day, strengthening ties with the local community.
June 2, 2022
Misawa Air Base Police Week 2022

Misawa Air Base alongside local first responders gathered to recognize Police Week. The week long event contained activities such as: opening/closing ceremony, 5K run, static displays, jail and bail, basketball, softball and golf tournaments.