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  • Planting the SEED: Growing connections between U.S., Japanese students

    Misawa Air Base hosted a Student Educational Exchange and Dialogue (SEED) project, a collaborative initiative between Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and the U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), at Edgren Middle-High School, Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 1-2, 2025.

  • Former Vietnam Pilot and POW shares his story at Misawa Air Base

    U.S. Air Force retired Col. Leon "Lee" Ellis recently visited Misawa Air Base, Japan, to share his remarkable story of resilience, leadership, and service. A former Vietnam War fighter pilot and prisoner of war (POW), Ellis captivated audiences with stories of survival and the leadership lessons he

  • Wild Weasel Walk-through: 35th MXS Munitions Flight

    The 35th Fighter Wing command team conducted a Wild Weasel Walk-through of the 35th MXS Munitions Flight, receiving hands-on experience assembling munitions and seeing how the flight contributes to the Misawa mission.

  • Happy 77th Birthday Air Force: Misawa Air Base

    U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Kenkel, 35th Fighter Wing deputy commander, calls agencies across Misawa Air Base to show how they cut the Air Force birthday cake at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 18, 2024.

  • Misawa City Festival 2024

    The 100th anniversary of the festival invited members of the Misawa Air Base community to enjoy performances, food and music to showcase local traditions and culture.

  • 35th FW hosts first Landing Zone Safety Officer course

    The 35th Fighter Wing hosted its inaugural Landing Zone Safety Officer (LZSO) course July 15th through 26th, 2024 at Misawa Air Base. Members from Anderson Air Force Base, Yokota Air Base, and Osan Air Base came together in the two-week training event to gain LZSO classification.