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  • Misawa F-4C Phantom II: A Vietnam vet still serving

    During the Vietnam War, the F-4C Phantom II, 64-0679, downed the second MiG aircraft on July 10, 1965. The first MiG-killer was later shot down over the demilitarized zone on July 30, 1967, making this aircraft the sole survivor of the July 10, 1965, conflict. The F-4C made it to Misawa Air Base,

  • Misawa military mom paints for mission, morale

    To be an artist requires passion, creativity and inspiration. Although an artist’s techniques and skills may vary, it is their ability to capture thoughts and emotions that keep drive them to create their next piece of work.  Sharon Smith, a military spouse of Maj. Brian Smith, a physical therapist

  • Community Events – January 2019

    The month of January includes six local and regional events offering attendees opportunities to continue building partnerships among their Japanese neighbors.

  • Legal Blotter - November 2018

    During the month of November 2018, five Misawa Airmen received nonjudicial punishment under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice. Two Airmen received honorable discharges and three Airmen received discharges under honorable conditions. One Airmen received a courts-martial. Commanders used

  • Sincerely, Japan

    Since my early teens, the word, “Japan,” escaped my mouth hundreds of times. TI was infatuated with the country's unapologetic uniqueness.When I was 15, I owned my first Japanese car…a short-lived Honda Prelude, replaced by a Nissan 240SX, and declared to my parents I would someday live in Japan and