MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Ms. Melissa "Missy" Titus, employee of the 35th Force Support Squadron, was found unresponsive at her off base residence Thursday and pronounced deceased at approximately 2:00 p.m.
Titus was a Nonappropriated Fund employee at the Misawa Air Base Child Development Center.
"Every member of Team Misawa is important, and this loss will be felt throughout the wing," said Col. Kristopher Struve, the 35th Fighter Wing commander. "I offer my sincerest condolences to Ms. Titus' family, friends and coworkers. We as a wing are mourning with you during this difficult time."
No further details are available at this time. Please contact the 35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office with any questions by phone at 0176-77-3075 or email at 35fw.pa@us.af.mil.