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  • Do your part in safeguarding information

    In today's world of instant information, every one of us needs to be on guard. Our adversaries are constantly making efforts to gather information critical to our operational capabilities. This information doesn't have to be classified or sensitive. A simple phone conversation about a deployment, or

  • Education is key for Airmen

    As the most technologically superior and powerful Air Force in the world, we are all aware that we must maintain our intellectual superiority. This takes a lifelong commitment to education for all Airmen - both officer and enlisted. Beginning in 2008 advanced degrees earned by officers will no

  • Wing commander sends Misawa holiday message

    During the holiday season it's easy to become caught up in the hustle and bustle forgetting about those who work beside us day in and day out - especially those without a spouse or children at home. As we enjoy this holiday season, let's remember that our family extends far beyond those who live in

  • PACAF commander sends note to Airmen

    Fellow PACAF Airmen, Eva-Marie and I are excited to be back in the Pacific--a place we have been previously assigned and enjoy greatly. We deeply appreciate the warm welcome. The Pacific is a place of vital interest to our Nation and Air Force and will continue to grow in importance. I am certain

  • Discipline: an important item to the CSAF

    Today I'd like to talk to you about an important topic to our Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Gen. T. Michael Moseley - and that's discipline. In our 60 years as a service, the Air Force's record for mission success has been forged by strong leadership and airmen who are properly organized, trained

  • Services offers events to bring people together this Thanksgiving

    Thanksgiving, for many of us, marks the end of autumn and the beginning of the winter season. It is a time when we begin to reflect on the past year, on what we've accomplished professionally, and even more importantly, what we've accomplished personally. Thanksgiving is a special time of year

  • Taking care of government vehicles

    Each day, the 35th Fighter Wing's highly-trained pilots strap on our fleet of F-16 Wild Weasel aircraft to sharpen the "point on the tip of the spear." At the end of each day, they return the aircraft to the Air Force's finest aircraft maintenance professionals in the 35th Maintenance Group who

  • Take time to reflect this Thanksgiving

    This week we celebrate Thanksgiving. It's an opportunity to reflect on the things we're grateful for -- our family, friends, and the opportunity to serve our great nation here in northern Japan. This holiday season, make sure you let your loved ones know how much they mean to you and how much you

  • Stay active, healthy and safe this winter

    Staying active and physically fit can be tough when you're balancing responsibilities at work, school and at home. It can be especially tough as we move closer to the holiday season, where winter weather is right around the corner. Don't let the cold stop you from staying in shape and staying

  • Followership and leadership are winning characteristics

    Greetings Misawa Warriors! During our recent combat evaluation readiness exercise, I saw many outstanding things that made me proud to be on your team. There were many "strengths," but I would like to describe some of the "winning" characteristics here at Misawa that are easily observed. Namely,