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Cherry blossoms in bloom around Misawa

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Cherry blossoms bloom near North Area housing May 4. Cherry blossom trees take a prominent position in Japanese culture. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jamal D. Sutter)

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Cherry blossoms in bloom around Misawa

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Cherry blossoms bloom near the Gosser Memorial Golf Course May 4. Cherry blossoms and warm weather come hand-in-hand, signaling the start of Spring. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jamal D. Sutter)

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Misawa couple sculpts bonds off base

At the Towada City Snow and Light Fantavista stands many snow sculptures to include a unicorn carved by Senior Airman Kyle Meister and his wife, Erika. (courtesy photo)

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Slippery Weasel course offers winter driving instruction

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Staff Sergeant Trenton Mall, 301st Intelligence Squadron analyst, performs a high-speed, controlled skid on a circular course during the first Slippery Weasel training on Security Hill Jan. 15. The two-hour training course conducted by the 35th Fighter Wing safety flight teaches Misawa community members how to drive in adverse conditions in a risk-free environment. Call the 35th Fighter Wing safety office at 226-3453 or e-mail 35fw.se@misawa.af.mil for more information. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)

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Misawa glistens under heavy snowfall

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- A Japanese pagoda is buried in snow Jan. 13 in front of the 35th Fighter Wing Headquarters building. A storm front moved across Misawa dumping approximately 16.1 inches of snow in a 24-hour period. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Russell J. McBride)

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chapel

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan - The Misawa Air Base chapel reopened Oct. 22 during a ribbon cutting ceremony. The chapel was closed for 18 months for renovations and has received a new roof, larger sanctuary, classrooms and an upgraded kitchen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jamal D. Sutter)

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housing

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan – Inbound accompanied Airmen are now required to live in available on-base housing as of Sept. 1. The change comes as an effort to save money across the Department of Defense, which is expected to save taxpayers $30 to $50 million annually. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chad Strohmeyer)

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Digging for a cool place

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan-- Japanese contractors dig a trench for utility lines Tuesday behind the Mokuteki Community Center. The utility lines will be used to connect the Mokuteki with a new refrigerator. This refrigerator will improve efficiency and safety by not requiring workers to travel as far to get supplies during the winter. (Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Phillip Butterfield)

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Second phase of housing renovations nears completion

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- More than 280 base housing units, such as the ones pictured, have been renovated under the first phase of the Post Acquisition Improvement Program. Renovations include covered front patios, new appliances, and upgraded cabinets, countertops and fixtures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Martinez)

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Misawa Sunrise

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- The sun rises over the fog on the Misawa Air Base golf course, Jan. 22, 2009. the fog is usually a lot thicker near the golf course with Lake Ogawara nearby. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chad Strohmeyer)

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Misawa Sunrise

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- The sun rises over the Misawa Air Base golf course, Jan. 22, 2009. With the winter now in full gear, the sun rises a little later than in the summer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chad Strohmeyer)

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Misawa Cherry Blossoms

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Cherry blossoms bloom at Risner Circle on April 30, 2008. The short-lived first bloom inspired many to get outside and enjoy the beauty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stefanie Torres)

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