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  • U.S., Malaysian Airmen give back

    As part of a community relations event during Cope Taufan 16, U.S. Air Force and Royal Malaysian Air Force visited two local orphanages, donated money and provided furniture to children in need, in Butterworth, Pulau Pinang, July 23, 2016. CT 16 is a PACAF-led exercise that reinforces U.S. Pacific

  • Taking a leap of faith to light the way for others

    Military chaplains are known for providing a listening ear and crisis counseling to all in need. In light of the guidance they provide, these same individuals may face their own struggles and their true accomplishments can go unnoticed. U.S. Air Force Capt. Kevin Hostettler, a 35th Fighter Wing

  • Japanese Paralympic athlete showcases hope for Misawa children

    “When I was in the accident, I thought I lost everything.”Those were the impactful words Shinji Negi, Nippon Foundation Paralympic Support Center project director, shared with the children he visited at the Lunney Youth Center here, June 28. Negi visited Misawa City, Japan, to host the "Challenge

  • Law school program creates JAGs from AF officers

    If anyone ever told you, “you should be a lawyer,” now’s your chance to start planning. Applications for the Funded Legal Education Program and Excess Leave Program will be accepted from Nov. 1, 2016 through Feb. 10, 2017.  Interested officers are encouraged to compete.  Note, however, that there

  • Misawa civil engineers construct from the ground up

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Victor Blake, a structural journeyman with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron, cuts blocks of wood during the renovation of the Arts and Crafts Center at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2016. Blake and other structures Airmen have been working on this project to

  • Basketball bolsters bilateral bonds

    Sports provide a forum for people of different backgrounds and cultures to come together and take part in a shared interest.   The Misawa Jets basketball team fostered such a connection when they held a summer basketball camp with the Japan Railway East Akita Peckers team to strengthen bilateral