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  • Wingman day, keeping Airmen resilient

    The first bi-annual Wingman Day kicked-off at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 31.Wingman Day events included: a commander’s call, a 3K color run, a firetruck pull, a self-defense class, squadron activities and a Misawa connects booth exchange.“Wingman Day emphasizes and celebrates the skills that

  • Gosser golf course receives ancestral visitor

    A fallen pilot’s daughter visited the Gosser Golf Course at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 25 through 28, to pay respect to her father.“My father was my hero,” said Debra Buchanan, daughter of Ret. Maj. Delbert Gosser, a former 531st Tactical Fighter Squadron. “I was the youngest child and the only

  • Joint service air evacuation enables crucial care

    Airmen, Soldiers and U.S. and Japanese civilian personnel from six different locations around the world teamed up to provide the largest aeromedical evacuation ever at Misawa Air Base, Japan for two critical patients March 22.The Air Force AE System is a unique and significant part of the nation’s

  • Circle of life: Team Misawa releases baby salmon into wild

    Families and children flooded the Oirase Salmon park, as the wind whipped around them, for the 20th Annual Baby Salmon Release, March 18.“This event plays a big part in both uniting with our gracious Japanese hosts and reminding us of our connection with the environment,” said Zakary Payne, the 35th

  • Soccer grants universal language between two nations

    The creation of Misawa United brought people from two nations together to foster a greater understanding through a shared love of sports.“On the soccer field, the language and cultural differences become obsolete,” said Shin Orikasa, the Misawa United team coach. “Regardless of the players’

  • Yoiko Child Development Center celebrates Read Across America

    Yoiko Child Development Center celebrated Read Across America with a “Green Eggs & Ham” themed breakfast at Misawa Air Base, March 2. The event was part of the CDC’s spirit week that encouraged children to wear specific attire each day including pajamas, Cat in the Hat, mismatched outfits, something

  • Wild Weasel of the Week: Amn Vanessa Gonzalez

    Each week a member of the 35th Fighter Wing is selected as the Wild Weasel of the Week. This individual is recognized based on superior performance, outstanding work ethic, and overall good conduct and discipline. The 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit chose Amn Vanessa Gonzalez, a scheduler, to be