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  • Guard & Protect 2023

    Members from the 35th Fighter Wing, U.S. Navy, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force conducted an annual Guard & Protect exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 14-17, 2023. The four-day exercise allowed military members from both countries to work together, improving

  • Todd Simmons talks development with Team Misawa

    Chief Master Sgt. (Ret.) Todd Simmons recently lead multiple professional development workshop at Misawa mentoring Airmen and Sailors on various topics associated with becoming an empathetic leader.

  • Misawa United Connects Cultures on, off the Field

    The Misawa United soccer team came together to donate fans at a local indoor soccer area in Misawa City, japan, Sept. 20, 2023. Misawa United's goal is to continue to strengthen the local Japanese and U.S. friendship through sports and participation in each other’s community events.

  • Building up Capabilities

    Recently, the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron, in collaboration with the 35th Operations Support Squadron, Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Japanese contractors, successfully completed the construction of a mobile aircraft arresting system (MAAS) and a mobile runway edge sheave (MRES) on a taxiway at

  • Cultivating Bonds

    On June 23, 2023, Mr. Shingo Mimura, Governor of Aomori Prefecture and 35th Fighter Wing honorary commander, was welcomed to Misawa Air Base by 35th Fighter Wing and 3rd Air Wing leadership, marking his 20th year of service as governor.

  • MAKE THEM TELL YOU NO

    Amelia Earhart once said ‘everyone has oceans to fly, if they have the heart to do it. Is it reckless? Maybe. But what do dreams know of boundaries?’As children we are told to dream big. For some kids that dream is being tall and for others it’s being a professional athlete. But for a young Justine

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Air Force Firefighter of the Year 2020

    A Misawa Air Base Airman recently won the 2020 Military Firefighter of the Year Award for the Air Force. U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Journey Collier, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, will represent the Air Force in the 2020 Department of Defense Military Firefighter of the Year competition.