MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- The 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Water and Fuels Systems Maintenance Flight, commonly known as the Dirt Boyz, conducted Rapid Utility Repair Kit (RURK) training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) airmen, teaching them to make repairs to fuel lines in an emergency...

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Twenty-four Airmen from nine different squadrons participated in a Multi-Capable Airmen event in support of the Agile Combat Employment concept at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 12, 2020. The MCAs completed airfield inspections and four expedient spall repairs on the...

The first-ever RQ-4 Global Hawk to touch down in Japan arrived at Misawa Air Base May 24.The remotely piloted system was brought to Misawa AB to support U.S. intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions and contingency operations throughout the Pacific theater, and is scheduled to operate...

There's an anxious feeling in the air as medics surround a landing aircraft packed full of injured Airmen. For each patient, the minutes drag on like hours, and each breath is a fight for survival. The scene is set by war, and the difference between life and death lies directly in the hands of the...

The steady deployment of Airmen in support of combat, peacekeeping and humanitarian operations abroad is part of the U.S. Air Force's mission and requires meticulous coordination to employ. Often times Airmen deploy with a mass group and on short-notice, making the job of all the agencies clearing...

The RQ-4 Global Hawk made its first operational flight out of Misawa Air Base on June 6.The flight marked two milestones, as it was the first time an RQ-4 mission has flown out of Japan, in addition to being the first operational mission flown out of a jointly-used civilian and military...

The RQ-4 Global Hawk made its first operational flight out of Misawa Air Base on June 6.The flight marked two milestones, as it was the first time an RQ-4 mission has flown out of Japan, in addition to being the first operational mission flown out of a jointly-used civilian and military...

Lockheed Martin hosted an F-35 Lightning II cockpit demonstration simulation Sept. 24-26 at Misawa Air Base, Japan.The demonstration was brought to Misawa in order to increase awareness of the new aircraft for all personnel and to become familiar with the multi-role fighter that will ultimately be...

Cheers of encouragement resounded through a crowd of more than 300 volunteers as athletes arrived ready to take part in a day of sports and camaraderie during the 28th Annual Special Olympics at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 27, 2014.The event included 77 participants from across Aomori prefecture,...

After temporarily nesting in Misawa for the summer, two remotely piloted RQ-4 Global Hawks returned to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The Global Hawks arrived in May, marking the first time the aircraft landed in Japan.During its stay, the remotely piloted aircraft was able to complete numerous...