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  • Cultivating Bonds

    On June 23, 2023, Mr. Shingo Mimura, Governor of Aomori Prefecture and 35th Fighter Wing honorary commander, was welcomed to Misawa Air Base by 35th Fighter Wing and 3rd Air Wing leadership, marking his 20th year of service as governor.

  • American Day Returns to Misawa

    Japanese and Americans line the street, shoulder-to-shoulder, during American Day showcasing the strength of the U.S.-Japan Alliance in Misawa City, Japan, June 25, 2023.- American Day is one of the largest cross-cultural festivals in the area and it made a return after being on hiatus due to

  • (D)r. Emma Poveromo: Airman selected for M.D. prep program

    Estranged from family. Working two jobs. Barely making rent. Each day wondering how dinner would be afforded. Living in a neighborhood where caution is the default. All of this at the young age of 16 years old. Emma didn’t see many ways out, and it was even harder to see a bright future for

  • Misawa Market Day May 2023

    U.S. and Japanese community members visit vendors during the first Market Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2023. On and off-base community members gathered for a day of shopping, eating, and other family activities, reinforcing the commitment to strengthen the Japan-U.S. alliance and

  • Japan Day 2023

    U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Richard, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Yoshinori Kohiyama, Misawa Citymayor, approach the festivities with their wives during Japan Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2023. Japan Day is an event where Japanese culture and its traditions are introduced to Misawa

  • Misawa Snow Devils scrimmage

    The Misawa Snow Devils rugby team kick off during a scrimmage at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 25, 2023. Rugby football is a full contact sport that began in the town of Rugby, England, in the mid-1800s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brieana E. Bolfing)

  • Military Working Dog Cento retires after eight year of service

    Military Working Dog Cento poses for a photo during his retirement ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2023. Cento served for eight years patrolling the installation, detecting explosives as well as controlled substances, and performing intrusion detection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff