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  • First operational JASDF F-35A makes its debut at Misawa AB

    Blue skies and snowy mountains welcomed the first operational Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-35A Lightning II during an arrival ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Jan. 26.In the upcoming Japanese fiscal year, nine more aircraft will join this one to incept the first fifth-generation fighter squadron as

  • Japanese neighbors share New Year traditions with Team Misawa

    In Japan, the New Year celebration, called “shogatsu,” is more than just a time to throw parties; it’s a celebration of tradition, hopes for good luck and a prosperous year.Team Misawa attended many New Year ceremonies with local agencies like the Misawa International Association, the Misawa Rotary

  • Stronger together: 35th FW, Misawa City leaders cultivate safer community

    In an effort to promote a safer community, 35th Fighter Wing leadership partnered with the Misawa City Police Station during the End-of-Year Traffic Safety and Crime Prevention Campaign, Dec. 14. The annual event, in which 18 police stations across the Aomori Prefecture also took part, gathered

  • Ready, set, demo

    The Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team, based at Misawa Air Base, Japan, arrived at Nyutabaru Air Base, Miyazaki, Japan, Nov. 29, to participate in the two-day Nyutabaru Air Show, which expects to attract approximately 100,000 spectators.Continuing their long-standing relationship with

  • RAT ensures bilateral training relocation kicks-off without delay

    Transporting more than 100,000 lbs. of cargo and 100 U.S. Air Force Airmen over 1,000 miles to Tsuiki Air Base, Japan didn’t happen on a whim, it required months of coordination between eight agencies from the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron to the Japan Ministry of Defense.The weight of this load

  • 1st MAW Marines strengthen relationship with Misawa community

    More than 20 Marines, Sailors and Airmen banded together with Misawa City employees to conduct a beach cleanup at Miss Veedol Beach in Misawa, Japan, August 19, 2017, during Exercise Northern Viper 2017. The Marines and Sailors with Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and Airmen