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  • Taking a leap of faith to light the way for others

    Military chaplains are known for providing a listening ear and crisis counseling to all in need. In light of the guidance they provide, these same individuals may face their own struggles and their true accomplishments can go unnoticed. U.S. Air Force Capt. Kevin Hostettler, a 35th Fighter Wing

  • Rapid mobility: Misawa fighter squadrons deploy during mass movement

    During a mass movement starting July 12 and spanning roughly a week, more than 500 Airmen from across Misawa Air Base departed for exercises Cope Taufan 16 and Pitch Black.Every summer, Airmen from Misawa depart to various temporary duty locations, allowing them to gain practice in another mission

  • 35th FW Airmen depart for Cope Taufan 16

    U.S. Air Force Airmen board a Boeing 757 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 11, 2016. The plane was destined for Pangkalan Udara Butterworth and Pangkalan Udara Subang, Malaysia, where nearly 250 Airmen from the 35th Fighter Wing will participate in exercise Cope Taufan 16. The exercise allows for an

  • Japanese Paralympic athlete showcases hope for Misawa children

    “When I was in the accident, I thought I lost everything.”Those were the impactful words Shinji Negi, Nippon Foundation Paralympic Support Center project director, shared with the children he visited at the Lunney Youth Center here, June 28. Negi visited Misawa City, Japan, to host the "Challenge

  • Misawa F-16s deploy to Andersen AFB in support of Cope North 2016

    Several F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 13th Fighter Squadron are deployed to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, in support of Cope North 2016. Cope North is an annual event that focuses on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief and large force employment in an effort to enhance interoperability