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  • F-4C in the snow

    Misawa F-4C Phantom II: A Vietnam vet still serving

    During the Vietnam War, the F-4C Phantom II, 64-0679, downed the second MiG aircraft on July 10, 1965. The first MiG-killer was later shot down over the demilitarized zone on July 30, 1967, making this aircraft the sole survivor of the July 10, 1965, conflict. The F-4C made it to Misawa Air Base, Japan, in August 1988, and was restored and
  • The "Tinny Anne"

    Misawa Airman discovers family history in Japan

    Heritage often links people, cultures, and personal histories together in uncommon ways. For U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Molinelli, a 35th Maintenance Group maintenance operations center senior controller, his assignment to Misawa in 2016 not only represented a change in his future but also provided a link to his family's past.  “When I was a
  • 35th Tactical Fighter Squadron pilots pose for a group photo in front of the Squadron Building Just Prior to Departing Kunsan AB, Korea. (Courtesy Photo)

    First to fight: Panton’s celebrate 100th anniversary

    Members of the 35th Fighter Squadron gathered at Kunsan Air Base on June 12 to observe a historical base fly-over commemorating 100 years of their squadron’s history in the defense of American and now South Korean interests.
  • B-1B Lancers perform a flyover to begin the Operation Linebacker II Remembrance Ceremony Dec. 16, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. A formation of 33 Airmen stood at the ceremony to represent the 33 who lost their lives flying in B-52 Stratofortress bombers during Operation Linebacker II. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jacob Skovo)

    B-1B's perform remembrance flyover in Guam

    Team Andersen honored the memory of those who served in Operation Linebacker II with a remembrance ceremony Dec. 16 here.
  • Tech. Sgt. Rolando Jose, 44th Aerial Port Squadron air transportation special handler, stands for a photo May 2, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. May is Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage month, dedicated to the contributions of Pacific islanders to the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arielle Vasquez/Released)

    Driven by island heritage, Guam native serves country, community, family

    Tano Y Chamorro, or “Land of the Chamorro” is written on every license plate on the island of Guam. For Guam natives, the island is not just a home, but a certain island spirit is pervasive to their way of life.With his eyes lit with excitement, Tech. Sgt. Rolando Jose, 44th Aerial Port Squadron air transportation special handler, said he is proud
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