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  • Misawa Stages for Transition with F-35 Support Equipment

    The F-35A Lightning II support equipment arrived beginning Jan. 7, 2026, at Misawa Air Base, marking a key milestone in the installation’s transition to a fifth-generation fighter wing and laying the groundwork for future aircraft operations.

  • Explosive Readiness: Cold Weather Training Ensures EOD Preparedness

    If an EOD technician performs at a level less than perfect, it can result in dire consequences. The importance of training cannot be stressed enough due to the unforgiving nature of the field. 35th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) EOD flight members recently hosted the HABU Exercise with EOD

  • Misawa Cookie Caper 2023

    Members of Team Misawa package treats as part of the Cookie Caper, an annual event where military members, civilians and spouses from around the base donate and packaged hundreds of cookies for the unaccompanied U.S. and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airmen in the holiday spirit at Misawa Air Base,

  • Aomori Police Cadets visit Misawa Air Base

    Aomori Prefecture Police cadets recently toured Misawa Air Base to see Misawa first responders participate in training exercises and demonstrations. This allowed the cadets the opportunity to see Team Misawa first responders in action and what they do to keep Misawa Air Base safe.

  • Guard & Protect 2023

    Members from the 35th Fighter Wing, U.S. Navy, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force conducted an annual Guard & Protect exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 14-17, 2023. The four-day exercise allowed military members from both countries to work together, improving