A touch of paint, a turn of a screw; beautifying Misawa one project at a time

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan – Ohshitanai Fumio, Japanese contractor, smoothes cement that has been poured into a curbing form on Fleming Street April 26. Cement-workers smooth for many reasons to include making the work more esthetic and more resilient to the effects of weather. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Phillip Butterfield)

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MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan – A sign identifies a construction zone as the Mokuteki Community Center receives a facelift April 26. The Mokuteki is having exterior work done to include new paint and roof. The estimated completion date is August. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Phillip Butterfield)

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A touch of paint, a turn of a screw; beautifying Misawa one project at a time

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan – Chairs and tables sit on the lanes where bowlers once threw for strikes April 26. The Walmsley Bowling Center is being renovated from the inside out. The estimated completion date is September. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Phillip Butterfield)

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A touch of paint, a turn of a screw; beautifying Misawa one project at a time

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan – Shiraishi Koyou, left, and Saito Kengo, Japanese contractors, fill and level curbing forms on Fleming Street April 26. Forms are used to ensure the new curb will be straight and even after it dries. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Phillip Butterfield)

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A touch of paint, a turn of a screw; beautifying Misawa one project at a time

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan – Echigo Takeshi, a Japanese contractor, bends a metal pipe April 26. As part of the Walmsley Bowling Center’s renovation, old electrical wires are being replaced for safety and efficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Phillip Butterfield)

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A touch of paint, a turn of a screw; beautifying Misawa one project at a time

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan – A cement mixer pours its contents into the bucket of a track hoe for distribution April 26. This Air Force project is destined to repair the pavements on Fleming Street. The estimated completion date is November. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Phillip Butterfield)

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A slap of paint, a turn of a screw; beautifying Misawa one project at a time

Published April 28, 2011
By Tech. Sgt. Phillip Butterfield
35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Spring, in most cultures, symbolizes rebirth and a freshening of the surrounding environment; the same can be said around Misawa Air Base, Japan.

The base has embarked on approximately 100 improvement projects that range from pavement replacements to the full renovation of the Walmsley Bowling Center and other buildings.

"Spring is the best time to start projects," said Richard Williams, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron design and construction chief. "It's nice to see some of these older buildings get a facelift and much more."

A touch of paint, a turn of a screw; beautifying Misawa one project at a time

A touch of paint, a turn of a screw; beautifying Misawa one project at a time

A touch of paint, a turn of a screw; beautifying Misawa one project at a time

A touch of paint, a turn of a screw; beautifying Misawa one project at a time

A touch of paint, a turn of a screw; beautifying Misawa one project at a time