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Oct. 29, 2018
COMPACAF highlights Misawa’s Japanese partners as strength in competitive region

Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., U.S. Pacific Air Forces commander, visited Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 24-25, 2018, to familiarize himself with the installation’s mission and bilateral partners, present expectations from PACAF and emphasize the importance of Airmen’s vital role in ensuring regional security
Oct. 24, 2018
Ancient arrowheads returned to Misawa after 60 years

On Oct. 23, 2018, Col. Kristopher Struve, the 35th FW commander, officially repatriated obsidian artifacts, determined to be between 2,300 and 15,000 years old, to the Government of Japan and the Japanese people, fulfilling the dying wish of an Airman stationed at Misawa Air Base more than 60 years
Oct. 18, 2018
F-16s train at Draughon Range, showcase readiness to 600

More than 600 attendees looked to the sky as F-16 Fighting Falcons performed strafing and air-to-ground maneuvers and C-130J Super Hercules conducted airdrops during Range Day at Draughon Range here Oct. 12.
Oct. 18, 2018
USFJ Command Chief shares leadership perspectives with 35th FW

The Command Chief Master Sergeant for United States Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force visited Misawa Airmen alongside Lt. Gen. Jerry Martinez, the USFJ and 5th AF commander, here Oct. 10 and 11.
Oct. 18, 2018
Fire Prevention Week: 35th FW firefighters battle blazes before they begin

Team Misawa members participated in the annual Fire Prevention Week here Oct. 7 to 13.
Oct. 11, 2018
Misawa's munitions flight is F-16's “bomb shop”

"Ammo!" yell 35th Maintenance Squadron munitions Airmen following a loud boom of their miniature cannon echoing across the room.This war cry threads Ammo personnel together with a sense of pride for their unit.With attention to detail and extreme care, these experts handle, store, transport, build,
Oct. 9, 2018
35th FW Chapel NCO STEPs up a rank

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Chris Jeffers, the 35th Fighter Wing Chapel resource management NCO in charge, received an on-the-spot promotion from staff sergeant under the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program during a wing-wide foreign object and debris walk, Sept. 10.