16 November 2017 Misawa Airmen Host Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soldiers during Bilateral Exchange MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Japan Ground Self-Defense Force service members worked alongside U.S. Air Force Airmen during an exchange program, here, Nov. 14.The 35th Fighter Wing hosted the JGSDF 1st Sergeant Training Unit out of 1st Camp Higashi-Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, as a way for the JGSDF’s...
17 January 2018 Night Flying Enhances Aircraft Maintenance Unit's Rreadiness MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Clear blue skies aren't guaranteed when a mission is tasked, so the aircraft maintenance units and fighter squadrons at Misawa Air Base, Japan, frequently conduct night operations to increase abilities to operate in any conditions.“A vital part of our mission at Misawa is...
24 August 2017 Northern Viper Tests Team Misawa's Readiness MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Military exercises bring teams’ strengths and weaknesses to light, providing vital feedback used to ultimately overcome challenges and stretch flexibility while executing the mission.Exercise Northern Viper 17 did just that throughout the month of August, testing Team...
26 October 2017 Misawa Airmen 'Scrape' Together New Idea MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Have you ever wondered a no-fail way to make your boss happy? It's easy -- get your aircraft in the air, quicker, and save money while doing it.Two Airmen from the 35th Maintenance Squadron did just that by innovating a process to overcome old paint and unreliable...
31 October 2017 Team Misawa Supports Wisconsin Guardsmen, Executes Mission MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Badgers aren’t normally considered flying mammals, but when you give them some tools, an F-16 Fighting Falcon jet engine and a cool facility, they are more than capable to provide fully-functional jet engines that power highly-maneuverable aircraft.The 35th Maintenance...
21 August 2017 Draughon Range Expands Joint, Bilateral Training Limits MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- The Draughon Range is to Team Misawa as Mount Hakkoda is to avid skiers; this expansive plot of land provides the ultimate training ground to an array of service members working to improve their skills in Northern Japan.The 35th Operations Group Draughon Range personnel...
28 September 2017 Barrier Maintenance Takes a Break, Protects Joint Assets MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- In the event an aircraft has an in-flight emergency, hindering a pilot’s ability to land a plane, they engage with a barrier kit-12 (BAK-12) arresting system with their tail-hook in order to come to a safe stop.“Barrier maintenance refers to upkeeping the BAK-12 aircraft...
13 October 2017 Vipers, Growlers Integrate, Enhance Joint Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses Readiness MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Five U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers, accompanied by more than 200 personnel, traveled across the Pacific Ocean from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, to Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 4, as part of a six-month Theater Support Package within the Indo-Asia-Pacific...
21 September 2017 Armament Airmen Locked, Loaded during Beverly Sunrise 17-07 MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- The 35th Maintenance Squadron (MXS)armament flight maintains launching and releasing devices while ensuring explosive equipment is correctly delivered onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon, ultimately providing direct support to the “Wild Weasel” mission.In addition to performing...
22 November 2017 Old Jet Breaks New Barriers MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- One of Misawa's most famous flightline assets hit a milestone this week. BOB--a Block 50 F-16 Fighting Falcon, tail number 808--surpassed 9,500 hours of flight time on Nov. 20 at the ripe age of 27, making it older than many lieutenants and captains who fly "him."Almost...