35th Fighter Wing, 3rd Air Wing commanders integrate in bilateral familiarization flights

Japan Air-Self Defense Force Maj. Gen. Kenichi Samejima, the 3rd Air Wing commander, flew with Col. R. Scott Jobe, the 35th Fighter Wing on an F-16 Fighting Falcon for a familiarization flight July 2 at Misawa Air Base, Japan.

Team Misawa Member's Meaning of Independence Day

"242 years ago, the Declaration of Independence established a new republic, inscribing a foundation of unalienable rights: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. We join together to celebrate this momentous achievement, and remember the tremendous risks and sacrifices of our first patriots to

Misawa's sister services come together for training

Bilateral vehicle maintainers keep Misawa’s trucks roadworthy

Working side-by-side, U.S. Air Force Airmen and their Japanese national counterparts in the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron allied trade and body shop provide 24-to-48 hour repairs to Team Misawa’s fleet of vehicles on the road.

Kick the habit! Adverse effects of smoking

Smoking not only effects an individual's fitness regimen but also loved ones around them. Nonsmokers who are exposed to secondhand smoke at home or at work have an increased risk of developing lung cancer by 20 to 30 percent. While exposing others to the risks associated with the habit,

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

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.