12 Sep 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.

4 Aug 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.

22 Jul 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.

2 Jul 2019

U.S., Japan logistics team equip Misawa forces for RED FLAG-Alaska 19-2

U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force logistics team members came together to load supplies and prepare for RED FLAG-Alaska 19-2 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 27 to 31.

29 Jun 2019

35th Civil Engineer Squadron Airmen ensure F-16 pilots safety

Six 35th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) technicians from Misawa Air Base, Japan, forward deployed the mobile aircraft arresting system (MAAS) in support of Cope West 19 at the Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Manado, Indonesia, June 17, 2019.

12 Jun 2019

USFJ senior enlisted leader visits Team Misawa Airmen face-to-face

Chief Master Sgt. Rick Winegardner Jr., the U.S. Forces Japan senior enlisted leader, toured Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 5 to 7 to better familiarize himself with the Wild Weasel, tenant units and Japan Air Self-Defense Force missions.During the visit, Winegardner saw first-hand the strong U.S. Japan alliance at Misawa and the chief saw how each

17 May 2019

Misawa AB recognized by DoD for Suicide Prevention for the second year in a row

Misawa Air Base, Japan was recognized for a second year in a row as the top Air Force installation during Suicide Prevention Month, at a ceremony in the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon, in Arlington, Virginia, May 15.