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June 7, 2020
Misawa Community Parade: standing stronger together

The Misawa Community Action Team hosted the 2020 Misawa Community Parade: Standing Stronger Together to boost morale and unity, demonstrating community resilience at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 3.The Misawa CAT brought base members together while operating under COVID-19 restrictions that came
Feb. 18, 2020
Misawa ALS hosts Japanese service members, bridges gaps in English

The Misawa Airman Leadership School hosted 20 Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers from the 6th Division, Camp Jinmachi, Yamagata, Japan, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 12, 2020.
Sept. 12, 2019
35 AMXS Airman reveals meaning behind ink, tattoos

People get tattoos for many different reasons. For some, it is about style and design, while others tell a story through their ink. One’s ink can carry meaning, a story, showing individuality. This is why the same image of a tattoo can carry a different meaning to anyone who sees it.
June 24, 2019
U.S., Indonesian air forces execute COPE West 19

U.S. and Indonesian air forces officially began flying operations in support of COPE West 19, following an opening ceremony at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Manado, Indonesia, June 17.
June 6, 2019
Two cultures, one community: Misawa Air Base honors outgoing Misawa City Mayor

Team Misawa members commemorated Misawa City Mayor Kazumasa Taneichi’s service to Misawa City and Misawa Air Base during a service recognition ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 5.
May 7, 2019
Millions of Holocaust victims remembered at Misawa

More than 50 Team Misawa Airmen commemorated the millions of lives lost in the Holocaust during Misawa Air Base’s 2019 Days of Remembrance Ceremony, May 1.
April 12, 2019
Marine Crosses Into the Blue

During this year of the defender, we're highlighting Team Misawa's very own 35th Security Forces Commander, Maj. Devin L. Sproston, who was also a prior Marine.He walks us through his experience as a U.S. Marine Corps member and the turning point that motivated him to become an Airman.