Club membership a part of history

  • Published
  • By Col. T.J. O'Shaughnessy
  • 35th Fighter Wing commander
MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan --  Most of you probably didn't know that Misawa has one of the oldest operating institutions in the air force - the officer and enlisted clubs that we refer to as the co-located club.

Dating back to the Army Air Corps, the club has been a place where Airmen could unwind at the end of a long week. That tradition continues today; however, the mission of the club has evolved.

Today the club has to be self sustaining and that's one of the reasons you pay a membership fee.

The club is the site of ceremonies and unit gatherings that build the camaraderie that bind the Air Force together - and yes, membership does have its privileges.

Club members get to see comedy shows for free, they get reduced prices on most meals, and membership to the club only requires a small monthly fee.

Being a club member is being a part of a legacy that spans the history of the Air Force. It's more than just a club, it's a part of your heritage.