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  • American Day 2025 Highlights

    Misawa Air Base and local community members celebrate American Day 2025 at Misawa, Japan, June 15, 2025. During the event, American traditions are shared through food, music and public activities, fostering mutual understanding that contributes to effective collaboration with partners and allies

  • Misawa City Hosts International New Sports Festival 2025

    Laughter and cheers filled the air as children from Misawa Air Base and the local Japanese community came together for the International New Sports Festival 2025 on March 1, 2025. Open to participants of all ages, the festival provided a fun and energetic way to strengthen friendship through the

  • Misawa Air Base Town Hall: Youth Sports

    The Town Hall was initiated by the Misawa Air Base leadership to promote transparency, improve communication, and address community concerns. This session, held on January 23, 2025, specifically focused on revitalizing the youth sports program while also covering additional community issues such as

  • Misawa Air Fest 2024

    Misawa Air Base recently hosted Air Fest 2024. Air Fest offers community members a chance to witness a diverse array of aircraft, engage with military personnel, and experience ground and aerial displays showcasing the strength of joint and bilateral forces.

  • The heart of lactation support: Mandi Wagnild’s story

    Amanda Wagnild, 35th Surgical Operations Lactation Consultant, services Misawa families throughout their breastfeeding journeys. She provided aid to approximately 40 families over the course of three years, giving them knowledge and insight they can share with other families.

  • Misawa Air Base Hosts 35th Annual Special Olympics 2023

    Misawa Air Base recently hosted its 35th Annual Special Olympics. During the event athletes patriated in various sports such as cornhole, football toss, volleyball and soccer. The Special Olympics strives to create a better world by fostering the acceptance and inclusion of all people here in