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  • 14th EFS having some down time

    Our down day on Tuesday was a great success and a good time for all. After some "refocus" meetings, a commander's call, and squadron photos, we all had a big barbecue and some games to the sounds of a live band. Staff Sgt. Price taught me how to play a game similar to horseshoes, but played with

  • Warmer weather changes safety considerations

    This is a great time of the year. Except for the last snow event, spring is in the air, and with it comes a chance to get outside to enjoy the warmer weather. We recently kicked-off motorcycle season, and we ask all motorists to pay extra attention while navigating the streets on and off-base. If

  • Air Force Priorities Week: Knowing what's important

    The Air Force's global air, space and cyberspace missions are what make the Air Force unique. As Airmen who are part of the joint and coalition team, our mission is to fly, fight and win, to provide global vigilance, global reach and global power. In this day and age, when it seems we are constantly

  • Our responsibility

    The Air Force of the United States of America possesses the most destructive, fast, far reaching military capability in the world. Such potentially devastating power demands the highest levels of responsibility and commitment by every U.S. Air Force Airman. The President of the United States relies

  • 14th EFS moving closer to coming home

    We went to daylight savings time in Iraq, moving us one hour ahead of you. Please keep this in mind in your communications. The Misawa maintenance team has conducted five combat re-enlistment ceremonies on the flightline since arriving here in January. I can think of nothing more honorable than to

  • Accept responsibility

    One of the most important character traits we should strive to achieve is that of responsibility. It is not just important to accept responsibility for the things of our choosing, but instead for everything we have the opportunity to influence. My father offered these words of wisdom to me the day I

  • Letter to Airmen: knowledge-enabled Airmen

    "It is possible to fly without motors, but not without knowledge and skill." - Wilbur Wright Airmen provide America with air, space and cyberspace dominance - the first and essential enduring requirement of a successful military operation. But such dominance is not a national right. It is the

  • Japan Day introduces base community to local culture, traditions

    Col. Joel Malone 35th Fighter Wing vice commander Misawa Air Base will host the 20th Annual Japan Day April 7. This one-day, free event takes place at Edgren High School from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Japan Day introduces the base community to the cultures and traditions of our host nation. Exhibits and

  • Job well done Team Misawa

    I want to thank all the men and women of the 35th Fighter Wing for your hard work and positive attitude during the Operational Readiness Inspection. You've thoroughly impressed me and the Pacific Air Forces Inspector General team. You have proven once again that the 35 Fighter Wing is a highly

  • Roll Call focuses on NCO conference

    Addressing the concerns of Airmen by the Air Force's top leaders during an NCO conference with is the subject of this week's Roll Call. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. T. Michael Moseley and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley met with 50 NCOs at Bolling Air Force Base, D.C., to