News

Dec. 16, 2019
Misawa EOD Airman forges path to recovery

Regardless of the traumatic experiences in his past, Master Sgt. Douglas Smits, the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal operations section chief, continues to serve in the EOD career field. In and out of uniform, he pushes himself to set higher goals to become a better man,
Nov. 14, 2019
Let the food drive begin!

U.S. Air Force veteran Hailey Smits, the 35th Fighter Wing pantry coordinator, gives back to the Misawa Air Base community by volunteering her time at the food pantry and is leading the charge in this year's food drive.
Oct. 30, 2019
The 13th AMU Panthers take the win in Misawa’s third quarter load competition

Airmen with the 13th and 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit took part in the third quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 25.The competition assessed the Airmen’s ability to quickly and properly arm F-16 Fighting Falcons with munitions while racing against the clock and each other.
Oct. 17, 2019
Panther pride, hard work shown during Komatsu ATR

Airmen with the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit conducted an aviation training relocation at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Sept. 30 to Oct. 4. The 28 sorties executed during the ATR gave Wild Weasels the ability to learn, train and integrate with their host nation partners while identifying successes and
Oct. 11, 2019
13th AMU Panthers improve bilateral relations at Komatsu ATR

Airmen with the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit conducted an Aviation Training Relocation at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Sept. 30 to Oct. 4.
Sept. 12, 2019
35 AMXS Airman reveals meaning behind ink, tattoos

People get tattoos for many different reasons. For some, it is about style and design, while others tell a story through their ink. One’s ink can carry meaning, a story, showing individuality. This is why the same image of a tattoo can carry a different meaning to anyone who sees it.
Sept. 5, 2019
Ops Airman rediscovers self in Misawa fitness center

Gaining physical strength while becoming leaner and more confident is how Senior Airman Sidnea Bailey, a 35th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, became the resilient, independent and driven Wild Weasel she is today.