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  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dylan White, a 35th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, lays in the “prone” position during an agile combat employment exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 28, 2019. White taught 35th Logistic Readiness Squadron how to move, shoot and communicate and applied their newly learned skills to realistic training scenarios, such as clearing buildings and shooting techniques during ACE. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase)

    The 35th LRS builds on lessons learned from exercise, teams up with Security Forces

    The 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron conducted an agile combat employment (ACE) exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 28. The ACE concept challenges Airmen to operate in an austere environment with limited basing, while testing their abilities to quickly and efficiently land, set-up operations, fly, pack and transport themselves at a moment’s notice.
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    U.S., Indonesian air forces execute Cope West 19

    U.S. and Indonesian air forces officially began flying operations in support of Cope West 19, following an opening ceremony at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Manado, Indonesia, June 17.
  • U.S Air Force Capt. Jacob “Primo” Impellizzeri, the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team commander and pilot, checks out an F-16 at the 43rd Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day 2019 at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2019. After completing four years of Reserved Officers’ Training Corps, and earning a pilot slot, Impellizzeri attended the 56-week Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, in addition to a specialized F-16 training at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)

    PACAF F-16 Demo Team pilot turns childhood dream into reality

    A young Capt. Jacob “Primo” Impellizzeri, the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team commander and pilot, grew up observing countless aerial demonstrations in pure “awe” resulting in an undeniable passion for flying.
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    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...
  • JASDF Cadets visit Team Kadena

    JASDF Cadets visit Team Kadena

    Japan Air Self-Defense Force Air Officer Candidate School cadets and instructors visited Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 28, 2019. The tour allowed the cadets to better understand the operations and mission of the 18th Wing on Okinawa.
  • Service members with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force stationed out of the 401st Squadron at Komaki Air Base, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, fly to the island of Tinian for an exercise during Cope North 2019 Feb. 27, 2019. Service members from the U.S., Royal Australian Air Force, and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force exercised their Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief skills together on Tinian by providing emergency medical care and secure transportation for simulated patients. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jake Barreiro)

    Cope North 2019: Allied aeromedical evacuations

    After a short pause caused by record-breaking super typhoon Wutip, the United States, Australia, and Japan were right back to business for Cope North 2019. The second week of the exercise had the three allied nations working together on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, and its neighboring islands in the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas.
  • The 35th Maintenance Squadron propulsion flight centralized repair storage facility sits at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 12, 2019. Before the establishment of this new structure, props Airmen traveled across the flightline to a hardened aircraft shelter that stored parts and materials. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)

    Misawa propulsion Airmen speed up F-16 engine delivery to PACAF bases

    The 35th Maintenance Squadron propulsion centralized repair flight received keys to a new storage facility that stores all F-16 Fighting Falcons engines for U.S. Pacific Air Forces installations in January 2019.
  • Misawa City Mayor Kazumasa Taneichi, reviews plans for the Misawa Kids Center during the Community Relations Advisory Council meeting at the Misawa International Center, Japan, Feb. 5, 2019. The Misawa Kids Center, opening in April 2019, will help Misawa Air Base and Misawa City kids connect with each other. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada) The Misawa Kids Center, opening in April 2019, will help kids connect with others. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)

    U.S., Japanese leaders discuss Misawa bilateral programs

    U.S. and Japanese military leaders from Misawa Air Base met with Misawa City officials during the annual Community Relations Advisory Council meeting on Feb. 5 at the Misawa International Center to discuss programs that will promote the community and build bilateral relations.
  • What would you do in real life?

    Air Force Surgeon General visits Wild Weasels

    Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, Air Force Surgeon General, visits Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 30, 2019.
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    Misawa's Airman Leadership School innovates SMART-ly

    The 35th Force Support Squadron is now using new SMART Boards purchased with innovation funds for Airman Leadership School at Misawa Air Base, Japan.
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