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  • Misawa Vice Commander Receives Legion of Merit

    U.S. Air Force Col. Timothy Murphy, 35th Fighter Wing vice commander, was awarded the Legion of Merit decoration for his exceptional leadership and accomplishments during his time at Misawa Air Base. As the vice commander, Col. Murphy's guidance transformed base services by securing $43 million for

  • Misawa Airman receives JAAGA award

    For the first time in three years, the Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association (JAAGA) was able to recognize the 2022 award recipients in person during a ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 7, 2023.

  • Retiree Appreciation Day 2022

    Team Misawa held its annual Retiree Appreciation Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 20, 2022. Retiree Appreciation Day is dedicated to honoring retired veterans. It allows retirees and their spouses to connect with each other and resources on base.

  • Fire Prevention Week: Fire Muster 2022

    Team Misawa hosted its annual Fire Muster during Fire Prevention Week at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 14, 2022. During the week multiple events such as a proclamation signing, parade, and open house were put on to help educate the community on fire safety.Fire Prevention Week is observed each year

  • 35th Munitions Flight conducts retrograde

    Recently, the 35th Maintenance Group (MXG) Munitions Flight, or ammo flight, was able to clear a two-year backlog of expiring or unserviceable assets through a process called retrograde in three months at Misawa Air Base, Japan.

  • Wild Weasels ACE exercise at Misawa, Yokota

    Airmen assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing showcased their Agile Combat Employment (ACE) capabilities during readiness exercise Beverly Sunrise 22-04, at Misawa Air Base, and Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 7-13, 2022.