Command chief receives familiarization flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristopher Struve, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, gave Chief Master Sgt. John Alsvig, the 35th FW command chief, a familiarization flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 28.

Team Misawa gets down and dirty with the Engines Shop Airmen

Come with us as we find out what makes being an engine mechanic one of #MisawaABDirtyJobs!

Misawa Air Base Friendship Tour solidifies U.S.-Japan partnership

Motorcycle riders learn safety tips at Aomori track

Most new riders spend a great deal of time worrying about finding the limits of their motorcycles. Even when the bike’s ability to negotiate the road far exceeds the abilities of the rider.

COLA Living Pattern Survey opens in Japan

Beginning May 1, service members throughout Japan have the opportunity to participate in the Overseas Cost of Living Allowance Living Pattern Survey and directly impact future COLA rates.

New Zealand offers unique training to Demo team

“We got out of our F-16 Fighting Falcons and the amount of support we received from the Kiwis was awesome,” said U.S. Air Force Capt. Jacob Impellizzeri, 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 pilot. “We had a lot of positive interactions with the community; they welcomed us with open arms.”There are three

Annual tug of war event strengthens US, Japan partnership

Teams with the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy and Japan Air Self-Defense Force came together to forge friendships and compete in the 16th Annual Northern Air Defense Force Commander’s Cup Tug of War Tournament at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 18.