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  • Behind the Scenes: 35th Maintenance Squadron fabrication flight in action

    Recently, the 35th Maintenance Squadron fabrication flight showcased their skills during day-to-day operations at Misawa Air Base. The team ensures the aircraft’s integrity through various methods to build, install and replace parts from scratch which contributes to the formidable presence and

  • USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Misawa Air Base

    Recently, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, visited Misawa Air Base. During his time here, Rupp got to learn how the work of the Airmen across the base help maintain combat capabilities to ensure peace and stability across the Indo-Pacific region.

  • BTF flies farther with 909th ARS support

    A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, receives fuel from a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during a routine Bomber Task Force mission over the South China Sea, May 31, 2024. BTF missions provide

  • 36th AS change of command

    Lt. Col. Matthew Buchholtz assumed command of the 36th Airlift Squadron from Lt. Col. Kira Coffey during a change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 29, 2024.

  • MPOY recognizes Yokota’s top maintainers

    Members of the 374th Maintenance Group and their families gathered to recognize maintenance Airmen for their outstanding achievements at the Maintenance Professional of the Year ceremony at Yokota Air Force Base, Japan, May 10.MPOY is an annual event that highlights the accomplishments of

  • USINDOPACOM Commander Travels to Japan

    Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), visited Japan from May 27-29, 2024 for the first time since assuming command earlier this month.