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...
06 February 2018 Sister Services Exchange Growler, Viper Familiarization Flights MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- The “can I wear your shirt?” question is common between many siblings, but for sister-service pilots here at Misawa AB, they borrowed more than a wardrobe piece--they offered each other rides in their respective aircraft.U.S. Navy Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134 EA-18G...
30 January 2018 Winter Warrior Challenge Tests 35th Security Forces Squadron Airmen's Readiness MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- A two-day 35th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) Winter Warrior Challenge kicked off Dec. 13, 2017, during a thick snow storm at Misawa Air Base.“I created the Winter Warrior Challenge based off the Pacific Air Forces’ (PACAF) Defenders Challenge that occurs every year in...
16 June 2017 U.S., Japan Partnerships Guarantee Critical care MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Once a patient is deemed incapable of receiving care at Misawa Air Base due to medical restraints, the 35th Medical Support Squadron aeromedical evacuation team engineers an expedited mobility plan utilizing Pacific Air Forces assets to relocate the patient for critical...
18 August 2017 Dual-hatted U.S. Forces, Japan, 5Air Force Commander Visits Team Misawa MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Lt. Gen. Jerry P. Martinez, the 5th Air Force and U.S. Forces, Japan commander, made his first visit to Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 14 and 15.“I loved my visit up here,” the general said. “What I found was tremendous pride, professionalism and team work. I could clearly...
02 November 2017 Stronger Together: Japan Air Self-Defense Force, U.S. Airmen Build Bonds during Resiliency Day MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Resiliency days are a familiar, recurring concept among the U.S. Air Force community and focus on Comprehensive Airman Fitness to build and maintain a thriving population. The 35th Fighter Wing Staff Agencies took its scheduled day one step further, here, Oct. 27.The 35th...
08 September 2017 Team Misawa Leans on Japan Air Self-Defense Force to Provide Eyes through the Skies MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- This is part three in a series highlighting the teams charged with keeping Misawa's airfield mission-ready at all times.The Japan Air Self-Defense Force Air Traffic Control Squadron is responsible for managing all aircraft flow on the ground and in the air at Misawa Air...