U.S., Japan families release baby salmon for Earth Day

Hundreds of American and Japanese families gathered at the Oirase River for the 22nd Annual Baby Salmon Release in Shimoda Salmon Park, Japan, March 16.

JAAGA award-winning Airman fortifies Japanese-American relations

Approximately 2,300 enlisted service members live at Misawa Air Base with an opportunity to interact face-to-face with their local Japanese neighbors.On March 6, The Japan-American Air Force Goodwill Association recognized Airman 1st Class William Raley, a 610th Air Control Flight weapons director

U.S., Japanese leaders discuss Misawa bilateral programs

U.S. and Japanese military leaders from Misawa Air Base met with Misawa City officials during the annual Community Relations Advisory Council meeting on Feb. 5 at the Misawa International Center to discuss programs that will promote the community and build bilateral relations.

Team Misawa fire departments celebrate New Year

Community Events – February 2019

The month of February includes 6 local and regional events offering attendees opportunities to continue building partnerships among their Japanese neighbors.Setsubun “The day before a change in seasons”Date: Sunday, 3 February, 2019Japanese locals celebrate Setsubun on February 3, the day before the

F-86F Sabre: Longstanding symbol of U.S.-Japan alliance

Risner Circle at Misawa Air Base, Japan, displays the F-86F as a static aircraft today. After the first Combined Air Festival in 1980, the Japanese and American base commanders dedicated an F-86F as a symbol of the U.S.-Japan friendship. The F-86F Sabre began production in 1952, and gained

Inspiring performance: PACAF F-16 Demo Team wows crowds in Tsuiki, Nyutabaru

The Pacific Air Forces' F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team from Misawa Air Base, Japan, performed at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Nov. 24 and 25 and Nyutabaru Air Base, Japan, Dec. 1 and 2, showcasing the power and maneuverability of the F-16 while promoting positive relations between the United