29 Jan 2019

Misawa's Airman Leadership School innovates SMART-ly

The 35th Force Support Squadron is now using new SMART Boards purchased with innovation funds for Airman Leadership School at Misawa Air Base, Japan.

17 Dec 2018

Misawa maintainer withstands winter weather

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Avery Fortenberry conducts post-flight aircraft-safe maintenance procedures during a dark and snowy Misawa afternoon, Dec. 12.

14 Nov 2018

35th CES haunted house spooks Misawa

In the month leading up to Halloween, Airmen with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron constructed Misawa’s haunted house, dedicating more than 1,800 hours with the help of nearly 100 volunteers.

8 Nov 2018

Yokota, Misawa logistics Airmen flex combat transport muscle in support of Tsuiki ATR

Two U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron from Yokota Air Base, Japan, flew to Misawa Air Base to transport Wild Weasel personnel and equipment in support of an aviation training relocation at Tsuiki, Japan, Nov. 5.

1 Nov 2018

Misawa Airmen brave arctic weather, master RED FLAG-Alaska 19-1

A sea of green, tan, camo and shades of gray flooded Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, for the ultimate meeting of the minds during RED FLAG-Alaska 19-1, Oct. 4 to 19.

29 Oct 2018

COMPACAF highlights Misawa’s Japanese partners as strength in competitive region

Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., U.S. Pacific Air Forces commander, visited Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 24-25, 2018, to familiarize himself with the installation’s mission and bilateral partners, present expectations from PACAF and emphasize the importance of Airmen’s vital role in ensuring regional security and stability.

24 Oct 2018

Ancient arrowheads returned to Misawa after 60 years

On Oct. 23, 2018, Col. Kristopher Struve, the 35th FW commander, officially repatriated obsidian artifacts, determined to be between 2,300 and 15,000 years old, to the Government of Japan and the Japanese people, fulfilling the dying wish of an Airman stationed at Misawa Air Base more than 60 years ago.