News

June 1, 2018
Airmen rise in honor of fallen service members

Memorial Day was formally observed for the first time May 30, 1868, at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia as a way of honoring those who died during the Civil War. Misawa Air Base held a Memorial Day retreat on May 25 to pause and remember military personnel who paid the ultimate
May 30, 2018
Staying safe in flight

The 35th Fighter Wing safety office trains Airmen to prevent safety issues ranging from work place incidents to aviation mishaps, which provides pilots insight to the potential dangers they could face in flight.
May 24, 2018
Motorcycle riders learn safety tips at Aomori track

Most new riders spend a great deal of time worrying about finding the limits of their motorcycles. Even when the bike’s ability to negotiate the road far exceeds the abilities of the rider.
May 17, 2018
COMPACAF: “There’s no place like Misawa”

U.S. Air Force Gen. Terrence J. O’Shaughnessy, Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) commander, visited Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 10 and 11, to highlight the strategic importance of the region and longstanding regional partnerships, the great strides PACAF has made, and the contributions of Misawa Airmen and
May 9, 2018
US, Japan bilateral bond shown through dissimilar air combat tactics operations

U.S. and Japan pilots with the 35th Fighter Wing and 3rd Air Wing conducted dissimilar air combat tactics as part of their monthly bilateral routine April 12.
May 9, 2018
2nd Quarter Weapons Load Competition

Congratulations to this quarter's weapons load competition winners and participants which occurred May 4.
May 9, 2018
35th Contracting Squadron: Best bang for its buck

The installation of air conditioning units in main base housing began this year thanks to the efforts of the 35th Contracting Squadron plans and programs flight, also known as P-Flight.