9 Jan 2019

F-86F Sabre: Longstanding symbol of U.S.-Japan alliance

Risner Circle at Misawa Air Base, Japan, displays the F-86F as a static aircraft today. After the first Combined Air Festival in 1980, the Japanese and American base commanders dedicated an F-86F as a symbol of the U.S.-Japan friendship. The F-86F Sabre began production in 1952, and gained popularity during the Korean War. It displayed a superior

3 Jan 2019

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.

17 Dec 2018

Misawa maintainer withstands winter weather

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Avery Fortenberry conducts post-flight aircraft-safe maintenance procedures during a dark and snowy Misawa afternoon, Dec. 12.

11 Dec 2018

Misawa Christmas tree lighting sparks holiday spirit

Team Misawa members came together for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 28.

6 Dec 2018

Team Misawa forges friendships during Paralympics sporting event

Misawa Air Base partnered with local Japanese community members during a Paralympics sporting event at the Misawa International Sports Center in Misawa City, Japan, Dec. 1.

21 Nov 2018

Misawa library opens STEM-focused Makerspace learning facility

The 35th Force Support Squadron hosted a grand opening of The Makerspace program in the Overstreet Library at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 13.

18 Nov 2018

Samurais overtake Panthers in Misawa's 3rd quarter load competition

Team Misawa Airmen competed in the quarterly load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 9. This competition assessed 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit and 14th AMU load members' ability to quickly and properly arm F-16 Fighting Falcons with munitions.