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  • Disarming Barriers, Building Trust

    35th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team members conducted familiarization training demonstrations for visiting students from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Tohoku EOD school at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 11, 2025. The engagement provided JASDF members a

  • 8 AF leadership meets with JASDF, visits 35 FW

    U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Jason Armagost, center, commander Eighth Air Force and Joint-Global Strike Operations Center, views the flightline during an immersion tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 1, 2025. Leaders engaged directly with Airmen to better understand Bomber Task Force operations and

  • Misawa Air Base kicks off CFC Event 2021

    Misawa held its annual Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) kickoff at Misawa Air Base, Japan, on Oct. 18, 2021. The CFC, a 60-year federal giving tradition, has raised more than $8.5 billion for charities and people in need.

  • Joint forces execute exercise PAC WEASEL

    Members of Team Misawa executed a simulated defensive counter-air mission in support of a PACIFIC WEASEL (PAC WEASEL) exercise over the western coast of Japan, Oct. 1, 2021.Exercise PAC WEASEL is a reoccurring exercise allowing joint and bilateral partners to work together to find innovative

  • Misawa Exercises ACE during Beverly Sunrise 21-08

    Exercise Beverly Sunrise (BS) 21-08 was a week-long exercise that allowed Team Misawa to test their Agile Combat Employment (ACE) and Multi-Capable Airmen (MCA) in simulated real-world scenarios.

  • SAMFE: Being there for Airmen and Families

    Found at overseas bases or deployed locations, SAMFE is a joint initiative based on a U.S. Army program that was established when officials realized the lack of medical care available to victims of sexual assault who are stationed overseas or in a contingency area.

  • Misawa commander, mayor harvest rice with Oozora Elementary School

    U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse J. Friedel, 35th Fighter Wing commander, harvests rice during a community relations event in Misawa City, Japan, Oct. 8, 2020. Friedel joined Misawa Mayor Yoshinori Kohiyama and students from Oozora Elementary School for the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt.