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  • 909 ARS conduct Hot pit refuel with the 35th LRS

    Members of the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron Petroleum Oils, and Lubricants flight, conduct a hot pit refueling of a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to Kadena Air Base, Japan while 18th Wing 909th Air Refueling Squadron flight crew members monitor the procedure and relay fuel levels from the

  • 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

  • Misawa Airman receives JAAGA award

    For the first time in three years, the Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association (JAAGA) was able to recognize the 2022 award recipients in person during a ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 7, 2023.

  • Retiree Appreciation Day 2022

    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.

  • Fire Prevention Week: Fire Muster 2022

    Team Misawa hosted its annual Fire Muster during Fire Prevention Week at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 14, 2022. During the week multiple events such as a proclamation signing, parade, and open house were put on to help educate the community on fire safety.Fire Prevention Week is observed each year

  • 35th Munitions Flight conducts retrograde

    Recently, the 35th Maintenance Group (MXG) Munitions Flight, or ammo flight, was able to clear a two-year backlog of expiring or unserviceable assets through a process called retrograde in three months at Misawa Air Base, Japan.

  • Misawa 2022 Sakura Olympics

    Misawa Air Base held its first-ever Sakura Olympics throughout the month of April. More than 500 participants from units around the base participated in over 10 sporting events during the Sakura Olympics to build camaraderie and strengthen ties between American and Japanese personnel. The event is

  • Dedicated Crew Chief: Earned, not given

    Misawa Air Base recognizes a new dedicated crew chief (DCC) at a DCC Ceremony on the flight line on Feb 23, 2022. These individuals are responsible for the cleaning, inspecting, servicing and maintaining their assigned aircraft while mentoring and training new crew chiefs.

  • PACAF leaders visit Misawa Air Base

    U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) commander, Chief Master Sgt. David Wolfe, PACAF command chief, and their spouses visited Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 19-20, 2021.