Aug. 4, 2019 Misawa Tanabata Festival forges U.S., Japan friendships The Tanabata “Star” Festival took place in Misawa City, Japan, July 26, 2019. The festival originated from an ancient Chinese legend about two lovers: Princess Orihime, the Vega star who weaved clouds, and Hikoboshi, the Altair star, a cattle herder.
July 28, 2019 35th MXS propulsions CRF breaks engines serviced record The 35th Maintenance Squadron propulsions centralized repair facility broke the record of engines serviced in a month, at Misawa Air Base, Japan. This was the first time in 13 years that the CRF facility had achieved such a feat.
July 22, 2019 Misawa Airman overcomes homesickness, embraces the local community For first-term Airmen, being stationed at an overseas base can be difficult, and loneliness can easily creep in. For Airman Austin Clay, though, he's found a home right here in Misawa.
July 7, 2019 The 35th LRS builds on lessons learned from exercise, teams up with Security Forces The 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron conducted an agile combat employment exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 28. The ACE concept challenges Airmen to operate in an austere environment with limited basing, while testing their abilities to quickly and efficiently land, set-up operations, fly,
July 2, 2019 U.S., Japan logistics team equip Misawa forces for RED FLAG-Alaska 19-2 U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force logistics team members came together to load supplies and prepare for RED FLAG-Alaska 19-2 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 27 to 31.
June 26, 2019 USAF, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members conduct security training, strengthen Misawa interoperability The U.S. Air Force and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force participated in a Guard and Protect exercise to integrate different security forces skills at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 23 and June 12.
June 24, 2019 Misawa Airmen wind down by speeding up Misawa Airmen take advantage of Northern Japan's racing tracks in their free time.