April 17, 2019 Misawa maintainers innovate new parts for ECM pods, reachieve 98% mission standard rate When the availability of F-16 Fighting Falcon electronic countermeasure pods dropped 10% below the 86% mission standard rate last year, the 35th Maintenance Squadron avionics flight decided they needed to do something drastic...
Jan. 14, 2019 Engineers, airfield managers fight snowy weather, keep Misawa runway open Misawa averaged more than 147 inches of snow over the past six years and experiences freezing and drifting precipitation from the Pacific Ocean. It takes a lot of coordination to keep the flight line clear and remains a top priority for the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron and 35th Operations Support
Nov. 2, 2018 Tyndall AFB personnel, F-22s temporary relocate to JBPHH and JBER The Air Force announced the temporary relocation of personnel and F-22s from the 95th Fighter Squadron, Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, to Joint Base (JB) Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, and JB Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 2, 2018.
Sept. 17, 2018 The Air Force We Need: 386 operational squadrons Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson announced the results of an in-depth analysis aimed at outlining what the Air Force needs to implement the National Defense Strategy while speaking at the Air Force Association's annual Air, Space and Cyber conference Sept. 17.“The analysis says what every Airmen
March 16, 2017 Mentorship program refines medical techniques, fosters Misawa community relationships The Indo-Asia-Pacific region is infamous for earthquakes, typhoons and tsunamis; military medical facilities and personnel must stay ready for anything.