July 7, 2020 Three airframes, one mission: Misawa PAC Weasel Members of the 13th and 14th Fighter Squadrons, the 610th Air Control Flight, U.S. Navy Electronic Attack Squadron 209 and Patrol Squadron One, executed Exercise PACIFIC WEASEL at Misawa Air Base, Japan, over Draughon Range, June 19, 2020.The objective of this exercise was to integrate U.S. Navy and
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
June 3, 2020 Draughon Range warriors showcase site’s training capabilities to the 5th Air Force command team Draughon Range personnel showcase the site’s training capabilities to the 5th Air Force command team. Members of the 35th Fighter Wing and other units throughout the Western Pacific train at the range to focus on SEAD and munition employment, combat search and rescue, and survival, evasion,
Feb. 28, 2020 AGE: Starting from the ground up Part of the 35th Fighter Wing mission is to project combat air power, and for the aerospace ground equipment flight, the mission starts on the ground with a motto defining the nature of the career field: “no air power without ground power.”
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.
Aug. 4, 2019 Misawa Tanabata Festival forges U.S., Japan friendships The Tanabata “Star” Festival took place in Misawa City, Japan, July 26, 2019. The festival originated from an ancient Chinese legend about two lovers: Princess Orihime, the Vega star who weaved clouds, and Hikoboshi, the Altair star, a cattle herder.
July 22, 2019 Misawa Airman overcomes homesickness, embraces the local community For first-term Airmen, being stationed at an overseas base can be difficult, and loneliness can easily creep in. For Airman Austin Clay, though, he's found a home right here in Misawa.