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  • In the fight … outta sight!

    Preface: I originally wrote this piece in 2006 as an article for the Northern Light, but it was never published. As I prepare to depart Misawa Air Base at the end of August, it seems appropriate to publish it now not only for education of base residents about the MSOC but also as a tribute to the

  • Senior enlisted leaders meet to discuss issues

    CMSAF holds Senior Enlisted Leader Summit Week of Aug. 1, 2007 - Aug. 8, 2007 Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley convened the first-ever Senior Enlisted Leader Summit last week at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., Gunter Annex, with more than 360 senior enlisted leaders in attendance

  • Stay focused and remember security

    As we continue with the summer permanent change of station cycle, I want to reiterate my policy on drinking and driving here at Misawa. Simply put ... don't do it. When you get behind the wheel while intoxicated, you not only take responsibility for your own life, but also put the lives of others at

  • Energy update from Secretary of the Air Force

    There are some exciting and promising innovations in energy occurring throughout our Air Force. I wanted to make you aware and also ask that you consider what you can do within your area of responsibility, or one adjacent. We have all read about the energy crisis; and likely wonder how to sort fact

  • Force protection requires everyone's help

    Terrorists are a relentless enemy, and to defeat them we have to confront them with consistent vigilance and a high level of intensity and discipline. In this dynamic security environment, the threat doesn't operate in a constant or predictable way. Our number one focus is protecting you, but we

  • Roll Call: Ancillary training reduced to 90 minutes

    Air Force leaders have decided to reduce ancillary training to 90 minutes a year. The numerous training briefings Airmen are required to attend annually will be combined into a new "block instruction" plan. Instead of time-consuming briefings on several subjects, training will be arranged so that

  • 4th of July brings friends, family together

    The 4th of July...even saying it out loud makes me feel good and smile! The Middle of the Summer...baseball....hotdogs...ice cream...maybe a Parade or a round of Golf...BUT always ending with FIREWORKS! Yes, the Misawa Airmen will remind me of the sea fog and fireworks sometimes pushed off to Labor

  • Healthy relationships essential part of stress management

    With the wide range of stressors military life can present, every Airman needs a strong support system at work and home in order to accomplish the mission. Stress caused by deployments, increased operations tempo and decreased manning can negatively impact the mission if Airmen feel they have

  • Environment everyone’s concern

    Airmen and civilians alike responsible for Air Force's environmental role The Air Force has long been a champion of environmental responsibility. We're the nation's top customer when it comes to buying green power, that is, energy that comes from environmentally friendly sources. Using renewable

  • Airman's Role Call: Government Travel Card

    In today's increased operations tempo, Airmen are spending more and more time on the road, whether for relocation, training or in support of the Global War on Terror. That's why the Air Force gives members a convenient means of funding official travel through the Government Travel Card program. The