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.
June 6, 2019 Two cultures, one community: Misawa Air Base honors outgoing Misawa City Mayor Team Misawa members commemorated Misawa City Mayor Kazumasa Taneichi’s service to Misawa City and Misawa Air Base during a service recognition ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 5.
June 5, 2019 Korean War pilot’s family visits memorial aircraft at Misawa Tech. Sgt. Tyler Whitmore, the 35th Maintenance Group repair enhancement program manager and great nephew of 1st Lt. David Clements, discusses what the Risner Circle F-86F Sabre monument means to him and his family at Misawa Air Base, Japan.
June 2, 2019 PACAF F-16 Demo Team pilot turns childhood dream into reality A young Capt. Jacob “Primo” Impellizzeri, the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team commander and pilot, grew up observing countless aerial demonstrations in pure “awe” resulting in an undeniable passion for flying.
May 22, 2019 Misawa defenders pay respect to fallen police officers The 35th Security Forces Squadron hosted National Police Week 2019 to recognize those who lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 12 to 17.