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Misawa Air Base

Active community engagement programs enable commanders to enhance morale, public trust, and support. Air Force professionals involved in the communities where they live become front-line ambassadors for the Air Force. Through active programs, the Air Force demonstrates it is a community partner and a responsible steward of resources. For all community engagement questions or requests please contact 35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs at (315) 226-3075, or by email at 35fw.pa@us.af.mil.

Community Stories

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 supporting the local community.

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 supporting the local community.

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 supporting the local community.

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 supporting the local community.

Misawa Market Day May 2023

Japan Day is an event where Japanese culture and its traditions are introduced to Misawa Air Base service members and their families, offering the opportunity to be immersed into an event that hosted hands-on booths, dance performances, Japanese horseback archery and calligraphy.

Japan Day is an event where Japanese culture and its traditions are introduced to Misawa Air Base service members and their families, offering the opportunity to be immersed into an event that hosted hands-on booths, dance performances, Japanese horseback archery and calligraphy.

Japan Day is an event where Japanese culture and its traditions are introduced to Misawa Air Base service members and their families, offering the opportunity to be immersed into an event that hosted hands-on booths, dance performances, Japanese horseback archery and calligraphy.

Japan Day is an event where Japanese culture and its traditions are introduced to Misawa Air Base service members and their families, offering the opportunity to be immersed into an event that hosted hands-on booths, dance performances, Japanese horseback archery and calligraphy.

Japan Day is an event where Japanese culture and its traditions are introduced to Misawa Air Base service members and their families, offering the opportunity to be immersed into an event that hosted hands-on booths, dance performances, Japanese horseback archery and calligraphy.

Japan Day is an event where Japanese culture and its traditions are introduced to Misawa Air Base service members and their families, offering the opportunity to be immersed into an event that hosted hands-on booths, dance performances, Japanese horseback archery and calligraphy.

Japan Day is an event where Japanese culture and its traditions are introduced to Misawa Air Base service members and their families, offering the opportunity to be immersed into an event that hosted hands-on booths, dance performances, Japanese horseback archery and calligraphy.

Japan Day is an event where Japanese culture and its traditions are introduced to Misawa Air Base service members and their families, offering the opportunity to be immersed into an event that hosted hands-on booths, dance performances, Japanese horseback archery and calligraphy.

Japan Day is an event where Japanese culture and its traditions are introduced to Misawa Air Base service members and their families, offering the opportunity to be immersed into an event that hosted hands-on booths, dance performances, Japanese horseback archery and calligraphy.

Japan Day is an event where Japanese culture and its traditions are introduced to Misawa Air Base service members and their families, offering the opportunity to be immersed into an event that hosted hands-on booths, dance performances, Japanese horseback archery and calligraphy.

Japan Day is an event where Japanese culture and its traditions are introduced to Misawa Air Base service members and their families, offering the opportunity to be immersed into an event that hosted hands-on booths, dance performances, Japanese horseback archery and calligraphy.

Japan Day is an event where Japanese culture and its traditions are introduced to Misawa Air Base service members and their families, offering the opportunity to be immersed into an event that hosted hands-on booths, dance performances, Japanese horseback archery and calligraphy.

Japan Day is an event where Japanese culture and its traditions are introduced to Misawa Air Base service members and their families, offering the opportunity to be immersed into an event that hosted hands-on booths, dance performances, Japanese horseback archery and calligraphy.

Members of Team Misawa imitate the Selma to Montgomery Mmarch in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 16, 2023. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a federal holiday in the United States marking the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., the chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement, which protested racial discrimination in federal and state law.

March on Misawa: MLK, Jr. Day

Members of Team Misawa imitate the Selma to Montgomery Mmarch in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 16, 2023. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a federal holiday in the United States marking the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., the chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement, which protested racial discrimination in federal and state law.

March on Misawa: MLK, Jr. Day

Members of Team Misawa imitate the Selma to Montgomery Mmarch in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 16, 2023. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a federal holiday in the United States marking the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., the chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement, which protested racial discrimination in federal and state law.

March on Misawa: MLK, Jr. Day

Members of Team Misawa imitate the Selma to Montgomery Mmarch in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 16, 2023. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a federal holiday in the United States marking the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., the chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement, which protested racial discrimination in federal and state law.

March on Misawa: MLK, Jr. Day

Members of Team Misawa imitate the Selma to Montgomery Mmarch in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 16, 2023. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a federal holiday in the United States marking the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., the chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement, which protested racial discrimination in federal and state law.

March on Misawa: MLK, Jr. Day

Members of Team Misawa imitate the Selma to Montgomery Mmarch in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 16, 2023. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a federal holiday in the United States marking the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., the chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement, which protested racial discrimination in federal and state law.

March on Misawa: MLK, Jr. Day

U.S. Air Force Airmen package cookies for delivery during the annual Cookie Caper event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 13, 2022. After the cookies were divided and packaged, first sergeants and other volunteers across the base hand-delivered them to their units.

Misawa Cookie Caper 2022: The season of giving

U.S. Air Force Airmen package cookies for delivery during the annual Cookie Caper event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 13, 2022. After the cookies were divided and packaged, first sergeants and other volunteers across the base hand-delivered them to their units.

Misawa Cookie Caper 2022: The season of giving

U.S. Air Force Airmen package cookies for delivery during the annual Cookie Caper event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 13, 2022. After the cookies were divided and packaged, first sergeants and other volunteers across the base hand-delivered them to their units.

Misawa Cookie Caper 2022: The season of giving

U.S. Air Force Airmen package cookies for delivery during the annual Cookie Caper event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 13, 2022. After the cookies were divided and packaged, first sergeants and other volunteers across the base hand-delivered them to their units.

Misawa Cookie Caper 2022: The season of giving

U.S. Air Force Airmen package cookies for delivery during the annual Cookie Caper event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 13, 2022. After the cookies were divided and packaged, first sergeants and other volunteers across the base hand-delivered them to their units.

Misawa Cookie Caper 2022: The season of giving

U.S. Air Force Airmen package cookies for delivery during the annual Cookie Caper event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 13, 2022. After the cookies were divided and packaged, first sergeants and other volunteers across the base hand-delivered them to their units.

Misawa Cookie Caper 2022: The season of giving

U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members work together during a bilateral training event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 29, 2022. This multi-day training event allowed JASDF members a chance to see how U.S. Air Force military working dog handlers train their dogs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)

Bilateral MWD training

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Tours

Base tours tell a portion of the Air Force story to visitors and highlights the Air Force mission, traditions and heritage. They are tailored to coincide with the interests of different age groups.

Requests for tours from off-base organizations should be via Misawa Industry and Tourism Division, 0176-53-5111 extension 537 or 514.

Noise Concerns

Misawa Air Base is committed to being a good neighbor in the Aomori Prefecture. Although we implement noise abatement procedures, we understand our aircraft and operations can cause a disturbance. We will remain steadfast in our pursuits to accommodate the needs of the community while conducting defense operations in alliance with the Government of Japan.

Please coordinate noise concerns with your local officials.