7 Jul 2016

35th FW welcomes new commander

The 35th Fighter Wing guidon was placed into new hands during a change of command ceremony here, July 7.During the ceremony, Col. Timothy Sundvall relinquished command of the fighter wing to its 65th commander Col. R. Scott Jobe.The event was presided over by Lt. Gen. John Dolan, U.S. Forces, Japan and 5th Air Force commander, who noted that the

7 Jul 2016

Legal Blotter - 2nd Qtr 2016

During 2016's 2nd quarter, 18 Misawa Airmen received nonjudicial punishment under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice. Commanders used the following as a means of punishment, rehabilitation, and maintaining good order and discipline.Nonjudicial Punishments (Articles 15):A senior airman received a suspended reduction to the grade of E-3, 45

29 Jun 2016

Maintenance Airman powers Misawa SEAD mission

During an early afternoon, a soft warm breeze skirted across a flightline empty of the roar of F-16 Fighting Falcons preparing for another flight. In its place, tools clanking against metal echoed in the depths of a hangar. A crew chief worked diligently solving the most recent maintenance challenge placed in his path.   Dedicated crew chiefs are

21 Jun 2016

Basketball bolsters bilateral bonds

Sports provide a forum for people of different backgrounds and cultures to come together and take part in a shared interest.   The Misawa Jets basketball team fostered such a connection when they held a summer basketball camp with the Japan Railway East Akita Peckers team to strengthen bilateral bonds and improve skills, June 17.   The day's

17 Jun 2016

Countdown to new EPME deadline

On May 21, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III deferred the repercussions of failing to complete Enlisted Professional Military Education Distance Learning within one year of enrollment until Jan. 1, 2017. The policy change, which only applies to Airmen notified to enroll in the distance learning course between June 3 and Dec. 31, 2015,