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Aug. 4, 2019
Misawa Tanabata Festival forges U.S., Japan friendships

The Tanabata “Star” Festival took place in Misawa City, Japan, July 26, 2019. The festival originated from an ancient Chinese legend about two lovers: Princess Orihime, the Vega star who weaved clouds, and Hikoboshi, the Altair star, a cattle herder.
July 28, 2019
35th MXS propulsions CRF breaks engines serviced record

The 35th Maintenance Squadron propulsions centralized repair facility broke the record of engines serviced in a month, at Misawa Air Base, Japan. This was the first time in 13 years that the CRF facility had achieved such a feat.
July 7, 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,
June 26, 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.
June 24, 2019
Misawa Airmen wind down by speeding up

Misawa Airmen take advantage of Northern Japan's racing tracks in their free time.
June 24, 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.
June 18, 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.