22 Jul 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.

7 Jul 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, pack and transport themselves at a moment’s notice.

2 Jul 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.

26 Jun 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.

24 Jun 2019

Misawa Airmen wind down by speeding up

Misawa Airmen take advantage of Northern Japan's racing tracks in their free time.

24 Jun 2019

U.S., Indonesian air forces execute COPE West 19

U.S. and Indonesian air forces officially began flying operations in support of COPE West 19, following an opening ceremony at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Manado, Indonesia, June 17.

18 Jun 2019

Misawa Block-50 F-16 hits 10K hours, an AF first

One of Misawa Air Base’s most famous flight line assets hit a historic milestone June 10 as a 29-year-old Block-50 F-16 Fighting Falcon, tail number 808 affectionately known as “BOB,” reached 10,000 flight hours during a sortie flown across Japan.