Misawa commander, mayor harvest rice with Oozora Elementary School

U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse J. Friedel, 35th Fighter Wing commander, harvests rice during a community relations event in Misawa City, Japan, Oct. 8, 2020. Friedel joined Misawa Mayor Yoshinori Kohiyama and students from Oozora Elementary School for the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt.

Misawa ALS hosts Japanese service members, bridges gaps in English

The Misawa Airman Leadership School hosted 20 Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers from the 6th Division, Camp Jinmachi, Yamagata, Japan, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 12, 2020.

Community Events - June 2019

The month of June includes four local events offering attendees opportunities to continue building partnerships among their Japanese neighbors.

April 2019 Community Events

Cherry blossom peaks vary from area to area in Japan. Misawa City, as well as the Aomori Prefecture, feature many local events, offering attendees opportunities to continue building partnerships among their Japanese neighbors.

COMREL office holds inaugural essential oils class, builds community

Team Misawa’s Public Affairs community relations office held their first-ever, free essential oils class, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 12.The event’s goal included connecting Airmen and families with a shared interest in healthy lifestyles while building on the social pillar of Comprehensive

Team Misawa fire departments celebrate New Year

Community Events – February 2019

The month of February includes 6 local and regional events offering attendees opportunities to continue building partnerships among their Japanese neighbors.Setsubun “The day before a change in seasons”Date: Sunday, 3 February, 2019Japanese locals celebrate Setsubun on February 3, the day before the