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May 16, 2025
Team Misawa commemorates Police Week 2025

Law enforcement is a profession marked by long hours, missed holidays, and time away from loved ones. Officers commit themselves to protecting their communities, often without recognition or praise. Police Week serves as a powerful reminder that their sacrifices are not forgotten. It is a time to
Nov. 27, 2023
Aomori Police Cadets visit Misawa Air Base

Aomori Prefecture Police cadets recently toured Misawa Air Base to see Misawa first responders participate in training exercises and demonstrations. This allowed the cadets the opportunity to see Team Misawa first responders in action and what they do to keep Misawa Air Base safe.
Sept. 21, 2020
Misawa SFS K-9 unit demonstrates mission readiness

Working dog handlers with the 35th Security Forces Squadron's K-9 unit display the skills of their dogs during a demonstration for Chief Master Sgt. Rick Winegardner Jr, the U.S. Forces Japan command chief.
May 19, 2020
Misawa defenders remember the fallen

The 35th Security Forces Squadron hosted National Police Week 2020 to recognize those who lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 11 to 15.
Dec. 19, 2019
Misawa defenders aim high and win big

Three Airmen from the 35th Security Forces Squadron emulated the Air Force’s core value of “excellence in all we do” by standing out amongst other defenders within the Pacific Air Forces.PACAF awarded top honors to three Misawa Wild Weasel Defenders: Master Sgt. Andrew Contreras, a chief of
July 7, 2019
The 35th LRS builds on lessons learned from exercise, teams up with Security Forces

The 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron conducted an agile combat employment exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 28. The ACE concept challenges Airmen to operate in an austere environment with limited basing, while testing their abilities to quickly and efficiently land, set-up operations, fly,
June 26, 2019
USAF, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members conduct security training, strengthen Misawa interoperability

The U.S. Air Force and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force participated in a Guard and Protect exercise to integrate different security forces skills at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 23 and June 12.