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  • Misawa exercises joint tactics in PAC WEASEL

    Team Misawa hosted the latest iteration of a PACIFIC WEASEL exercise over Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 26, 2023.PAC WEASEL is a recurring air combat exercise that allows joint and bilateral partners to discover innovative solutions for any given mission. This exercise series

  • Misawa Market Day May 2023

    U.S. and Japanese community members visit vendors during the first Market Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2023. On and off-base community members gathered for a day of shopping, eating, and other family activities, reinforcing the commitment to strengthen the Japan-U.S. alliance and

  • Misawa Vice Commander Receives Legion of Merit

    U.S. Air Force Col. Timothy Murphy, 35th Fighter Wing vice commander, was awarded the Legion of Merit decoration for his exceptional leadership and accomplishments during his time at Misawa Air Base. As the vice commander, Col. Murphy's guidance transformed base services by securing $43 million for

  • Command Chief Blandburg Visits MWDs

    U.S. Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Cheronica Blandburg, 35th Fighter Wing command chief, receives a bite from military working dog (MWD) Pito during a visit to the 35th Security Forces Squadron MWD unit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 17, 2023. MWD handlers provide training to MWDs used in

  • Japan Day 2023

    U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Richard, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Yoshinori Kohiyama, Misawa Citymayor, approach the festivities with their wives during Japan Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2023. Japan Day is an event where Japanese culture and its traditions are introduced to Misawa

  • Wild Weasel Walk-through: Pods

    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Lorenzo Finch, 35th Maintenance Squadron electronic warfare systems craftsman, explains aircraft systems to Col. Michael Richard, 35th Fighter Wing (FW) commander, and Command Chief Master Sgt. Cheronica Blandburg, 35th FW command chief, during a Wild Weasel Walk-through at