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  • In-house repairs keep costs down at Misawa

    The war on terrorism is forcing the U.S. military to take a closer look at its budget and how money is spent. In the quest to maximize resources, three Airmen here are part of program designed to do just. Three NCO's of the 35th Maintenance Group are manning Misawa's Repair Enhancement Program shop.

  • Misawa Airmen compete in weight lifting competition

    The Potter Fitness Center held a weight lifting competition here Feb. 17. Eighteen contestants competed in the bench press and dead lift in light, medium, and heavy weight divisions. Female category winner: Winner in female category dead lift and bench press was Senior Master Sgt. Tina Heggins,

  • NAF’s “Doraemon” a big success with the Japanese children

    For the past 23 years a snow-carving team from Naval Air Facility Misawa has attended to the Sapporo Snow Festival representing not only NAF Misawa, but the United States Navy as a whole. The festival was held Feb. 6-12. The snow carving team hosted by the Camp Sapporo So-Yu-Kai, which is Japan's

  • Wanting a chance, dying to serve

    African Americans have served in every American war, starting with the Revolutionary War. As a matter of fact, military service has been a powerful weapon in the pursuit of social improvement for individuals and African Americans as a group. But it has not been easy. In 1866, the United States

  • Mentoring helps develop future Air Force

    When leaders mentor their subordinates, they are helping develop the Air Force as an organization. By taking an active role in each Airman's career, a supervisor can develop his or her personnel into better leaders. "It helps the Air Force tremendously because our individuals are now motivated,

  • Swanning

    As we get ready to welcome in spring, swans are getting ready to make their long flight back to Siberia. The people of Oirase are holding a one day festival on March 4th to wish them bon voyage and thanks for brightening our winter days with their graceful presence. This is an event that has proven

  • Regalia and dance herald spring

    If you are ready to say good-bye to the snow and are waiting for warm weather, you will want to join the thousands of Japanese who come together to see the rites of spring at the Enburi Festival held in Hachinohe City. For four days beginning Feb. 17, during the time of the Lunar New Year, this

  • Misawa mashers hit slopes

    They grew from a small group of avid skiers and snowboarders and soon became a very popular club here. The Misawa Mogul Mashers Ski and Snowboard Club is nearly 20 years old and has more than 80 members. "We are dedicated to seeing as much of Japan as possible while riding down hill every weekend of