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5th Air Force

Retiree Appreciation Day 2022

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Richard, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and a military retiree cut the cake during the annual Retiree Appreciation Day cake-cutting ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 20, 2022. Over 100 community members and retirees attended the event, where Team Misawa offered flu shots and on-base resources to the retiree community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)

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Retiree Appreciation Day 2022

Retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. David Barton, Retirees Activities Office director, and Col. Michael Richard, 35th Fighter Wing commander, address the crowd during the annual Retiree Appreciation Day cake-cutting ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2022. Retiree Appreciation Day is dedicated to honoring retired veterans. It allows retirees and their spouses to connect with each other and resources on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)

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Retiree Appreciation Day 2022

Published Oct. 28, 2022
By Senior Airman Antwain Hanks
35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

MIASWA AIR BASE, Japan --

Team Misawa held its annual Retiree Appreciation Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 20, 2022. Retiree Appreciation Day is dedicated to honoring retired veterans. It allows retirees and their spouses to connect with each other and resources on base.