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Congratulations on your assignment to 

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Misawa Air Base . Misawa is located in 

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northern Japan , about 1.5 hour flight 

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from Misawa to Tokyo , about 4 hours by 

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train or roughly 8 hours by car . 

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Misawa is known as one of the snowiest 

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bases in the Air Force , but it also 

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offers beautiful mountain scenery and 

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unique local experiences . The region 

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is famous for its relaxing onsen hot 

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springs and even Japanese snow monkeys . 

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There are plenty of opportunities to 

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get involved in the local community 

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with friends and family . Popular 

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activities include hiking , snow 

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sculpting , snowboarding , and skiing , 

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along with seasonal festivals like 

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American Day , the Amori Nabuda 

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Festival , Masawa Air Fest , Japan Day , 

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and many more . Masao's force support 

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squadron also offers a wide range of 

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amenities for airmen and families from 

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seasonal outdoor recreation and ITT 

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events to facilities like Wamsley 

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Bowling Center , Potter Fitness Center , 

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and Hamburg Pool . There are plenty of 

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ways to stay active and enjoy your time 

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on base , whether you're a . 

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Unaccompanied or with your family , 

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these resources are here to help you 

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get connected and support you 

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throughout your in processing journey . 

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To stay informed about events and base 

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resources , be sure to follow our 

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outreach channels and don't forget to 

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sign up for Right Start , where you'll 

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receive important information to help 

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guide you through your newcomer journey . 

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So grab your bags and make sure you 

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have your boarding pass ready for your 

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flight to your new home at Misawa Air 

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Base .