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Oct. 4, 2023
Edgren Middle High School students cultivate culinary skills

Recently, U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Richard, 35th Fighter Wing commander, hosted a garden party. The event brought together various members of Team Misawa, along with local Japanese officials, including the mayor of Misawa City. It also allowed a small team of students, led by Edgren Middle High
Aug. 2, 2022
Wild Weasel Highlight: Senior Airman Mandeville, Ammo Flight

After several retrogrades postponed, the ammo flight needed to plan for a larger retrograde with the accumulated assets of this year and last year. With a larger job, the flight luckily had an Airman they deemed perfect for the job.
July 19, 2020
Misawa Chapel Team wins best in Air Force

The Air Force chief of chaplains recently announced the chaplain corps’ 2019 annual awards, and the Misawa Chapel team won the prestigious Terence P. Finnegan Award for their dedication to Team Misawa.
May 7, 2020
Misawa commissary manager takes a proactive approach to safety during COVID-19

When walking into a grocery store individuals tend to leisurely shop with no regards to the distance that they keep from other people. However, with the recent pandemic the routine shopping is noticeably different. Mark Bissell, the Misawa Commissary officer, has taken a proactive approach in
May 6, 2020
New PACAF Demo Team pilot takes to the skies, fulfills childhood dream at Misawa

It was a cloudy day in Belgium in 1996. The overcast didn’t make it a perfect day for flying, but that didn’t stop the F-16 Fighting Falcon demonstration team or the crowd that had gathered to see an airshow at Chievres Air Base. In fact, it allowed the crowd to feel a little closer as the demo team
March 22, 2020
Toppers roll the dice at Misawa gaming club

Four adventurers enter the city gates, which snap shut all on their own with a loud clang behind them. The air is still and the oppressive silence weighs on the shoulders of our heroes heavier than their bags and equipment. The shadows stretch long, snuffing out the light like fingers on a candle
April 29, 2014
Airman sentenced to confinement Jan. 28

An Airman from the 35th Security Forces Squadron was found guilty at a general court-martial held at Misawa Air Base on January 28, 2014, of endangering the physical health of his one-month old daughter by causing her serious bodily injury.Airman Leightenheimer was found guilty of intentionally
May 17, 2013
Airman found guilty of sexual assault

Senior Airman Madison J. Albright, 35th Maintenance Squadron, was found guilty at a general court martial for sexually assaulting a fellow Airman in a dorm room on base on two separate occasions on March 29,. After careful deliberation, the court members found Albright guilty of sexual assault,
May 17, 2013
Misawa airman found guilty of recklessly operating a vehicle

On January 29, 2013, Airman First Class Lewis A. Ortiz, 35th Force Support Squadron, pled guilty to reckless driving during a Summary Court Martial held at Misawa AB, Japan.On 2 September 2012, now Airman Basic Ortiz was the designated driver for three other Airmen. Rather than take his designated
May 17, 2013
Misawa UCMJ disciplinary actions 15 Mar.-15 Apr. 2012

COURT-MARTIAL There were no Court Martial's during this time.NONJUDICIAL PUNISHMENTSOffense Description: A Master Sgt. had a sexual relationship with a subordinate and got her pregnant.Violated: Art. 134 - Adultery Art. 92 - Failure to ObeyPunishment Imposed:· Reduction to E-6· ReprimandOffense

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