Naval Aircrewman (Avionics) 2nd Class Jack Messman
Naval Aircrewman (Avionics) 2nd Class Jack Messman from Jacksonville, Fla., assigned to Naval Air Facility Misawa's operations department, leads foreign object debris walkdown prior to the start of flight opera... More
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus (left) greets Combined
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus (left) greets Combined Task Force 72 Deputy commander Capt. David Wright (right) and Naval Air Facility Misawa commanding officer Capt. Chris Rodeman (center) upon arriving at NA... More
An EA-18G Growler aircraft, belonging to Electronic
An EA-18G Growler aircraft, belonging to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132, lands at Naval Air Facility Misawa, Feb. 27, 2014. The squadron is beginning a routine deployment on board the U.S. naval installat... More
Rear Adm. Kenji Akashi, Fleet Air Wing 2 commander,
Rear Adm. Kenji Akashi, Fleet Air Wing 2 commander, inspects the exterior of a P-8 Poseidon aircraft during a tour provided by Patrol Squadron (VP) 16, June 6, 2014. Commander, Task Force 72 coordinated the tou... More
Sailors assigned to Navy Information Operations Command
Sailors assigned to Navy Information Operations Command (NIOC) Misawa stand in formation during a change of command ceremony for NIOC Misawa at Misawa Air Base, Japan. Cmdr. Michael Elliot took command of NIOC ... More
200730-N-EJ241-1046 HACHINOHE, Japan (July 30, 2020)
200730-N-EJ241-1046 HACHINOHE, Japan (July 30, 2020) – Sailors assigned to Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Far East, Misawa Detachment, work together to pour concrete during a fuel line reinforcem... More
Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Detachment Misawa
Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Detachment Misawa Officer in Charge Lt. Cmdr. Shawn Reams presents a token of appreciation to AIMD Misawa Command Ombudsman Sabrina Baker. Naval Air Facility Misawa and its ten... More
Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Tracy-Ann West, originally
Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Tracy-Ann West, originally from St. Thomas, Jamaica, high-fives a soldier from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) during a bilateral community relations event between U.S. a... More
Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Jacob Cramer,
Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Jacob Cramer, far left, originally from Livonia, Mich., and assigned to the Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132, communicates with pilot Lt. Scott Chuda, a native of Char... More
Lt. Cmdr. Derek Cole (right), Navy Information Operations
Lt. Cmdr. Derek Cole (right), Navy Information Operations Command, Misawa’s executive officer, takes part in performing the Tokyo-Bayashi dance during a Bon Dance Festival hosted by the Japanese Maritime Self-D... More
Aviation Electrician's Mate 3rd Class David Perez from
Aviation Electrician's Mate 3rd Class David Perez from Springfield, Mo., assigned to the "Fighting Tigers" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 8, connects the cannon plugs on an engine, during an engine change of a P-3C Or... More
Yeoman Seaman Pauline Foo, originally from New York
Yeoman Seaman Pauline Foo, originally from New York City, presents a gift to a small girl residing at the Biko-en Children's Care Home, Dec. 21, 2013. NAF Misawa personnel donated all the gifts to the orphanage... More
Sailors attached to Naval Air Facility Misawa and its
Sailors attached to Naval Air Facility Misawa and its tenant and deployed commands line up to take the Navy-wide E-4 advancement exam, March 20, 2014. More than 30 Sailors are taking the exam to hopefully quali... More
Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Alfredo Rosado,
Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Alfredo Rosado, from Chicago, assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 10, photographs an EA-18G Growler from Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132 as it taxis on the flightline d... More
201218-N-EJ241-1102 MISAWA, Japan (Dec. 18, 2020) –
201218-N-EJ241-1102 MISAWA, Japan (Dec. 18, 2020) – Builder 3rd Class Chase Vanzile, assigned to Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Far East, Misawa Detachment, operates a front-end loader to clear s... More
Naval Air Facility Misawa Commanding Officer, Capt.
Naval Air Facility Misawa Commanding Officer, Capt. Chris Rodeman, left, originally from Anderson, Ind., greets Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132 Commanding Officer, Cmdr. William McCombs, a native of Concor... More
201202-N-EJ241-1066 MISAWA, Japan (Dec. 2, 2020) –
201202-N-EJ241-1066 MISAWA, Japan (Dec. 2, 2020) – Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, Vice Adm. Bill Merz, left, speaks with Officer in Charge of Aviation Intermediate Maintenance Detachment Misawa Lt. Kevin Nist durin... More
Pett Officer 1st Class Adam Keenon, a cryptologic
Pett Officer 1st Class Adam Keenon, a cryptologic technician-collection of Bartlett, Ill., and Chief Petty Officer Robin Whitt, an information systems technician of Mililani, Hawaii, both assigned to Navy Infor... More
An EA-18G Growler, attached to Electronic Attack Squadron
An EA-18G Growler, attached to Electronic Attack Squadron 132, passes by a P-3 Orion aircraft, belonging to Patrol Squadron 8. Both VAQ-132 and VP-8 are deployed to Naval Air Facility Misawa in support of U.S. 7th Fleet.
Mineman Seaman Andrew Handley, who originally hails
Mineman Seaman Andrew Handley, who originally hails from Stroud, Okla., stands next to the snow sculpture he helped create for the 65th Annual Sapporo Snow Festival, Feb. 3, 2014. Handley is a member of the Na... More
Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Dominique Adams, left, and
Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Dominique Adams, left, and Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Richard Holman, render salutes to Master-at-Arms 1st Class Roberto Hayward after placing wreaths at the base of the U.S. and Japanese... More
Mineman Seaman Andrew Handley, originally from Stroud,
Mineman Seaman Andrew Handley, originally from Stroud, Okla., helps build a snow sculpture, Jan. 31, 2014. Handley is a member of the 2014 Navy Misawa Snow Sculpture Team, which is attempting to build a frosty... More
NAF Misawa hosts typhoon-evactuated aircraft.
U.S. Navy P-3C Orion aircraft operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility park on the Naval Air Facility Misawa ramp in northern Japan. P-3 aircraft were evacuated from U.S. military bases in souther... More
U.S. Air Force airmen prepare to load personnel and
U.S. Air Force airmen prepare to load personnel and equipment from Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132 onto a C-17 Globemaster III during the early morning hours at Naval Air Facility Misawa. VAQ-132 is sendin... More
Chief Builder Billy Harger, originally from Pearl City,
Chief Builder Billy Harger, originally from Pearl City, Hawaii, and Aircrew Survival Equipmentman 2nd Class Chris Dorrough, a native of Gadsden, Ala., help shape a portion of a snow sculpture, Jan. 31, 2014. T... More
NAF Misawa Aircrew Exit C-12 Huron
201015-N-GR586-2075 MISAWA, Japan (Oct. 15, 2020) – Aircrew assigned to Naval Air Facility (NAF) Misawa exit a C-12 Huron after completing a training flight. NAF Misawa provides aviation and ground logistics su... More
Japanese girl scouts arrive here at Misawa Air Base
Japanese girl scouts arrive here at Misawa Air Base for the 51st Annual International Scout Day. More than 200 U.S. and Japanese boy and girls scouts spent the day playing games, swapping gifts and enjoying a s... More
Chief Naval Aircrewman (Operator) Tye Anderson, from
Chief Naval Aircrewman (Operator) Tye Anderson, from Roseburg, Ore., speaks with a group of military and civilian women before their first workout at a cross fit competition fundraiser Oct. 26, 2013. The fundra... More
Information Systems Technician 1st Class Korey Kilgore,
Information Systems Technician 1st Class Korey Kilgore, originally from Las Vegas, works out at the Misawa Air Base Potter Fitness Center April 9, 2014. Kilgore has made great strides this past year to improve ... More
200729-N-EJ241-1127 HACHINOHE, Japan (July 29, 2020)
200729-N-EJ241-1127 HACHINOHE, Japan (July 29, 2020) – Construction Electrician 3rd Class Thomas Anderson, right, and Utilitiesman 2nd Class Jarel Richard both assigned to Naval Facilities Engineering Command (... More
Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class David McMillian,
Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class David McMillian, originally from Daphne, Ala., assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132, checks the tailhook of an EA-18G Growler prior to the aircraft taking off ... More
201009-N-GR586-1229 MISAWA, Japan (Oct. 9, 2020) –
201009-N-GR586-1229 MISAWA, Japan (Oct. 9, 2020) – Intelligence Specialist 3rd Class Jacob Best, assigned to Commander Task Force (CTF) 72, fights the red man, Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Ryan Sorrem, assigned to N... More
Builder 1st Class Firpi Ome, sailor from Public Works
Builder 1st Class Firpi Ome, sailor from Public Works Detachment Misawa, uses a ruler and chalk to mark off measurements for show cubbies being built for students enrolled at Cummings Elementary School here. N... More
Airman Vincent Turo, an aviation electrician's mate,
Airman Vincent Turo, an aviation electrician's mate, middle, and Airman Christopher Bollwahn, an aviation structural mechanic (equipment), left, take part in a 1.5-mile run as part of the Navy SEAL physical scr... More
The Chief Petty Officers Association members stationed
The Chief Petty Officers Association members stationed at Naval Air Facility Misawa compete with their counterparts of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force during a tug of war competition Oct. 26, 2013. This annual... More
201203-N-GR586-1094 MISAWA, Japan (Dec. 3, 2020) –
201203-N-GR586-1094 MISAWA, Japan (Dec. 3, 2020) – Mineman 2nd Class James Streifel, left, and Mineman 2nd Class Roddrick Guerra, both assigned to Navy Munitions Command East Asia Division (NMC EAD) Unit Misawa... More
A Japanese drumming troupe performs during a Bon Dance
A Japanese drumming troupe performs during a Bon Dance Festival hosted by the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force's Fleet Air Wing 2 at Hachinohe Naval Base. The air wing invited a delegation of Misawa-based S... More
Members of the Navy Misawa Snow Team remove a large
Members of the Navy Misawa Snow Team remove a large chuck of snow and ice from a 6-foot-by-6-foot block of snow. Six sailors from Naval Air Facility Misawa, and its tenant and deployed commands, are creating a ... More
Rear Adm. Terry Kraft, U.S. Naval Forces Japan commander,
Rear Adm. Terry Kraft, U.S. Naval Forces Japan commander, , talks with Sailors attached to Naval Air Facility (NAF) Misawa during an all hands call, June 19, 2014. Kraft is currently NAF Misawa, and is using th... More
U.S. Sailors stand in formation as Information Systems
U.S. Sailors stand in formation as Information Systems Technician 1st Class Brandon M. Donaldson, left, and Logistics Specialist 1st Class Dat Do carry a wreath during a 9/11 commemoration ceremony at Misawa Ai... More
34th Friendship Day celebration
Visitors at Fleet Activities Yokosuka watch the fireworks finale during the 34th Friendship Day celebration.
U.S. Marine Sgt. Lydia Ye performs final flight preps
U.S. Marine Sgt. Lydia Ye performs final flight preps before an F/A-18D Hornet, attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (All Weather) 225, gets clearance to move to the Misawa Air Base runway. U.S. Marines a... More
Chief Yeoman Ken Vinoya, a sailor from Naval Air Facility
Chief Yeoman Ken Vinoya, a sailor from Naval Air Facility Misawa, assembles shoe cubbies for students enrolled at Cummings Elementary School here. Navy Misawa chief petty officers and first class petty officers... More
Lt. Cmdr. Jason Zaharris, from Newhall, Calif., and
Lt. Cmdr. Jason Zaharris, from Newhall, Calif., and assigned to Commander Task Force 72, evades a defender during the annual Misawa Air Base Army-Navy Flag Football Game. The Navy beat the Army with a final score, 28-19.
Naval Air Crewman (Avionics) 1st Class Scott Counselman,
Naval Air Crewman (Avionics) 1st Class Scott Counselman, left-center, from Orlando, Fla., and Lt. James Morrison, right-center, enjoy a lighthearted moment with soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force... More
Navy Misawa female Sailor plays on Japanese hockey team
Cryptologic Technician (Collection) 2nd Class Samantha Rubin, center, originally from Suffern, N.Y., keeps an eye on the puck as her teammates from the Misawa Ice Hockey Club maneuver toward the goal. Rubin is ... More
Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Billy Lain,
Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Billy Lain, originally from Arlington, Texas, and assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 10, coordinates the movement of a P-3C Orion from VP-10's hangar at Naval Air Facilit... More
MINAMI SANRIKU, Japan (May 18, 2014). Yeoman 1st Class
MINAMI SANRIKU, Japan (May 18, 2014). Yeoman 1st Class Eric Pickett, left-center, originally from Cleveland, and Information Systems Technician 1st Class Korey Kilgore, a native of Las Vegas, serve up barbecue... More
Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Robert Meade, a native
Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Robert Meade, a native of Corvallis, Ore., and attached to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132, helps remove weeds from the Bikou-en Children's Care House, June 28, 2014. Naval Ai... More
201103-N-EJ241-1029 MISAWA, Japan (Nov. 3, 2020) –
201103-N-EJ241-1029 MISAWA, Japan (Nov. 3, 2020) – A C-12 Huron, assigned to NAF Misawa, taxis down a flight line. NAF Misawa provides aviation and ground logistics support and services to all permanent and tra... More
210220-N-GR586-1137 TOWADA, Japan (Feb. 20, 2021) –
210220-N-GR586-1137 TOWADA, Japan (Feb. 20, 2021) – Commanding Officer, Naval Air Facility (NAF) Misawa, Capt. Brian K. Pummill, congratulates Akebono Gakuen Orphanage graduates during a ceremony celebrating th... More
Sailors from Naval Air Facility Misawa Supply Department
Sailors from Naval Air Facility Misawa Supply Department take part in the 2013 Navy Misawa Boat Regatta, Aug. 16, 2013. Naval Air Facility Misawa organizes this annual event with each team tasked with building ... More
Naval Air Facility Misawa Commanding Officer Capt.
Naval Air Facility Misawa Commanding Officer Capt. Chris Rodeman shakes hands with a Misawa police officer during the city's end-of-year Traffic Safety and Crime Prevention Campaign. Rodeman accompanied the Mis... More
201201-N-EJ241-1166 MISAWA, Japan (Dec. 1, 2020) –
201201-N-EJ241-1166 MISAWA, Japan (Dec. 1, 2020) – Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, Vice Adm. Bill Merz departs after speaking with Sailors, assigned to the “Fighting Tigers” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 8, during a visit... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Jordan Smith, a yeoman from
Petty Officer 2nd Class Jordan Smith, a yeoman from Owosso, Mich., assigned to Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station Far East Det. Misawa, recovers a bike and places it in a salvage area at the Misawa F... More
191001-N-RC734-0015 MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan (Oct. 1,
191001-N-RC734-0015 MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan (Oct. 1, 2019) Rear Adm. Brian P. Fort, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Japan (CNFJ) and Commander, Navy Region Japan (CNRJ), visits Maj. Gen. Takahiro Kubota, Commander,... More
191001-N-RC734-0105 MISAWA, Japan (Oct. 1, 2019) Rear
191001-N-RC734-0105 MISAWA, Japan (Oct. 1, 2019) Rear Adm. Brian P. Fort, middle right, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Japan (CNFJ) and Commander, Navy Region Japan (CNRJ), talks with Robert Dick, manager of Navy... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Warrant Officer Moriwaki
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Warrant Officer Moriwaki Yoshiaki, Camp Sapporo command sergeant major, discusses snow sculpting with Aircrew Survival Equipmentman 2nd Class Chris Dorrough, originally from Gads... More
Capt. Dave Wright, left, deputy commander, Task Force
Capt. Dave Wright, left, deputy commander, Task Force 72, and originally from Lilburn, Ga., takes part in the Japan Air Self-Defense Force's mochi pounding ceremony on board Misawa Air Base, Dec. 18, 2013. JASD... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Maj. Hajime Ishikawa,
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Maj. Hajime Ishikawa, deputy commander of the 101st Signal Exchange Unit, explains to members of the Naval Air Facility Misawa snow sculpture team how JGSDF soldiers are sculptin... More
An A/S 32A aircraft tractor tows a P-3C Orion, belonging
An A/S 32A aircraft tractor tows a P-3C Orion, belonging to Patrol Squadron (VP) 10, out of the squadron hangar on board Naval Air Facility Misawa. VP-10 is currently deployed in northern Japan on board NAF Mi... More
C-40A Clipper Taxis onto the Runway
200811-N-EJ241-2025 MISAWA, Japan (Aug. 11, 2020) – Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Shyheem Bryant assigned to Naval Air Facility (NAF) Misawa, directs a C-40A Clipper assigned to the “Globemaste... More
201210-N-GR586-1038 MISAWA, Japan (Dec. 10, 2020) –
201210-N-GR586-1038 MISAWA, Japan (Dec. 10, 2020) – Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Allen Fowler, left, assigned to Navy Munitions Command East Asia Division (NMC EAD) Unit Misawa, helps clean up a simulated OTT... More
Seaman Chase Rardin, a master-at-arms, observes Petty
Seaman Chase Rardin, a master-at-arms, observes Petty Officer 3rd Class Ferose Pagarigan, a culinary specialist, as she places Petty Officer 3rd Class Beau Korbe, an information systems technician, in a hold pr... More
Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Michael Brun, a
Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Michael Brun, a native of Fountain Valley, Calif., and assigned to the "Scorpions" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132, uses the interactive electronic technical manual d... More
Members of U.S. Naval Air Facility Misawa's Snow Sculpture
Members of U.S. Naval Air Facility Misawa's Snow Sculpture Team observe as Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers build a replica of Thailand's Wat Benchamabophit temple out of snow. More than 130 soldiers fr... More
201102-N-GR586-1111 MISAWA, Japan (Nov. 2, 2020) –
201102-N-GR586-1111 MISAWA, Japan (Nov. 2, 2020) – An EA-18G Growler, assigned to the "Lancers" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131, launches from Misawa Air Base. VAQ-131 is an expeditionary squadron deplo... More
201107-N-EJ241-1090 MISAWA, Japan (Nov. 7, 2020) –
201107-N-EJ241-1090 MISAWA, Japan (Nov. 7, 2020) – Sailors assigned to Aviation Intermediate Maintenance Detachment (AIMD) Misawa, volunteer to clean up Kogane Park during a community relations project. AIMD pr... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Daniel Grimes, an information
Petty Officer 3rd Class Daniel Grimes, an information systems technician, hands out some Manga comic books to children attending the 62nd Annual Sapporo Snow Festival. Grimes and other members of the Misawa Na... More
An EA-18G Growler from Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ)
An EA-18G Growler from Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132, makes its final take off from the runway at Misawa Air Base as it departs for its home base of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash. VAQ-132 recent... More
Yuniko Sasaki, left, from Misawa, Japan, refuses change
Yuniko Sasaki, left, from Misawa, Japan, refuses change after donating money at a Halloween-themed Combined Federal Campaign Overseas (CFC-O) fundraiser, Oct. 31, 2013. All proceeds from the CFC-O fundraiser he... More
201120-N-EJ241-1072 MISAWA, Japan (Nov. 20, 2020) –
201120-N-EJ241-1072 MISAWA, Japan (Nov. 20, 2020) – Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Samuel Rodriguez, a Plane Captain assigned to the "Black Ravens" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 135, salutes the crew... More
Equipment Operator 2nd Class Ismael Ponce clears off
Equipment Operator 2nd Class Ismael Ponce clears off residual snow from a snow sculpture of USS George Washington (CVN 73.1). Ponce is a member of the Navy Misawa snow team which created the sculpture for the 6... More
Chief Master-at-Arms Marcus Williams, from San Antonio,
Chief Master-at-Arms Marcus Williams, from San Antonio, Texas, assigned to Naval Air Facility (NAF) Misawa's Security Detachment, trains the security detachment's Sailors on proper entry control point security ... More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class David
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class David Acuzar, originally from Olongapo, Philippines, and attached to Naval Air Facility Misawa's air operations department, refuels an FA/18D Hornet belonging to U... More
Capt. David Wright, Commander, Task Force (CTF) 72
Capt. David Wright, Commander, Task Force (CTF) 72 deputy commander, thanks CTF-72 Sailors for planning and executing the command's Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Ceremony, June 5, 2014. The... More
200820-N-EJ241-1003 MISAWA, Japan (Aug. 20, 2020) –
200820-N-EJ241-1003 MISAWA, Japan (Aug. 20, 2020) – Mineman 2nd Class Roddrick Guerra, assigned to Naval Munitions Command (NMC) East Asia Division, Detachment Misawa, repairs an Mk-65 mine. NMC maintains a Pre... More
200825-N-EJ241-1003 MISAWA, Japan (Aug. 25, 2020) –
200825-N-EJ241-1003 MISAWA, Japan (Aug. 25, 2020) – EA-18G Growlers assigned to the "Lancers" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131 and P-8A Poseidons assigned to the “Screaming Eagles” of Patrol Squadron (VP... More
201028-N-GR586-1071 MISAWA, Japan (Oct. 28, 2020) –
201028-N-GR586-1071 MISAWA, Japan (Oct. 28, 2020) – An EA-18G Growler, assigned to the "Lancers" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131, launches from Misawa Air Base. VAQ-131 is an expeditionary squadron depl... More
Lt. Will Walsh, originally from New London, N.C., conducts
Lt. Will Walsh, originally from New London, N.C., conducts pre-flight checks on a UC-12F Huron prior to take off. Walsh is currently forward deployed to Naval Air Facility Misawa and works in the command's Oper... More
Aviation Structural Mechanic (Safety Equipment) Airman
Aviation Structural Mechanic (Safety Equipment) Airman Gabe Neri, originally from Saratoga Springs, N.Y., directs an NC-10 External Power Cart as it moves into position to support a C-130 Aircraft. The aircraft... More
MISAWA, Japan (March 13, 2020) - Aviation Boatswain’s
MISAWA, Japan (March 13, 2020) - Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (handling) 3rd Class Nicholas Barkett, assigned to Naval Air Facility (NAF) Misawa, directs a KC-130J Super Hercules, assigned to Marine Aerial Refuele... More
201006-N-GR586-1422 MISAWA, Japan (Oct. 6, 2020) –
201006-N-GR586-1422 MISAWA, Japan (Oct. 6, 2020) – A team of U.S. Navy Sailors pulls a fire truck in a Fire Muster event held by Misawa Air Base Fire Department. The annual event was the first of four events he... More
Airman Aviation Machinist's Mate Leanda Lewisdavis,
Airman Aviation Machinist's Mate Leanda Lewisdavis, originally from Bloomfield, Conn., changes an ADC oil filter for an Orion P3-C aircraft. Lewisdavis is assigned to Patrol Squadron 10, which is currently depl... More
Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Andrew Stevens,
Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Andrew Stevens, right, originally from Alamogordo, N.M., and Aviation Support Equipment Technician 2nd Class Kyle Ashford, a native of Phoenixville, Pa., both assigned to ... More
Chief Builder Billy Knox, originally from Chapin, Ill.,
Chief Builder Billy Knox, originally from Chapin, Ill., and Navy Misawa snow team leader, colors in the number "73" on a snow sculpture he helped create. Knox, and the Navy Misawa snow sculpture team created a ... More
Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Erin Devenberg,
Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Erin Devenberg, originally from Tehachapi, Calif., is a member of the 2014 Navy Misawa Snow Team. Devenberg and six other sailors are in Hokkaido, Japan, taking part in t... More
Rear Adm. Terry Kraft, center, U.S. Naval Forces Japan
Rear Adm. Terry Kraft, center, U.S. Naval Forces Japan commander, returns a salute from Capt. Keith Henry, right, originally from Cheshire, Connecticut, during the Naval Air Facility (NAF) Misawa Change of Comm... More
Utilitiesman Constructionman Ariel Hogue, a native
Utilitiesman Constructionman Ariel Hogue, a native of Pensacola, Fla., shows some Japanese school children where Pensacola is on the world map, Feb. 5, 2014. Hogue is a is a member of the Navy Misawa Snow Sculp... More
Chief Builder Billy Harger, originally from Pearl City,
Chief Builder Billy Harger, originally from Pearl City, Hawaii, carefully shapes a portion of a snow sculpture he is creating, Jan. 31, 2014. Harger is the captain of the 2014 Navy Misawa Snow Team, which is t... More
National Naval Medical Center, Aircraft Carrier
Players from the Chicago White Sox visit with Lance Cpl. Gregory P. Lewis at National Naval Medical Center. Lewis was recently wounded in Afghanistan. The players met with patients and their families at the hos... More
Misawa Sailor Earns Award for Volunteerism
Petty Officer 2nd Class Deric Ayala, information systems technician, center, is surrounded by the flag football team he coaches during his off time. Ayala was recently awarded as one of USO Japan's Service Memb... More
Sailors and airmen assigned and deployed to Misawa
Sailors and airmen assigned and deployed to Misawa Air Base form a human chain to off load supplies as part of a community relations project here. The Navy Misawa CPO 365 program, U.S. Air Force 35th Fighter Wi... More
Patrol Squadron 8 Chief Logistics Specialist Rondey
Patrol Squadron 8 Chief Logistics Specialist Rondey Harris, from Albany, Ga., left, runs with Special Olympian Tannai Teikko, and Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class James Coeman, a native of Middleburg, Fla., durin... More
Patrol Squadron (VP) 8 Maintenance Officer Lt. Cmdr.
Patrol Squadron (VP) 8 Maintenance Officer Lt. Cmdr. David Barrington, center, a native of Medina, Ohio, debriefs the squadron after completing an aircraft deicing training drill. VP-8 is on a six-month schedul... More
Navy Misawa sailors conduct cleanup effort at Japanese wetlands
Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Tim Ruetter scans the beach for refuse at the Hotokenuma Wetlands. Navy Misawa sailors and Japanese volunteers worked together to help cleanup the area, May 18, 2013. T... More
Legalman 1st Class Demieka Wilson, left, originally
Legalman 1st Class Demieka Wilson, left, originally from Port Arthur, Texas, and her son, Immanuel, pass out candy to the children of Biko-en Children's Care House during a holiday celebration, Dec. 21, 2013. N... More
Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Anderson Valdez-Nunez,
Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Anderson Valdez-Nunez, originally from New York City, and assigned to the Patrol Squadron (VP) 46 "Grey Knights," performs an inspection on a P-3C Orion aircraft, March 3, 2014. VP-4... More
EA-18G Growler Lands at Misawa Air Base
201020-N-GR586-1162 MISAWA, Japan (Oct. 20, 2020) – EA-18G Growler, assigned to the “Lancers” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131, lands at Misawa Air Base. VAQ-131 is an expeditionary squadron deployed to ... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Joseph Lisondra, master-at-arms,
Petty Officer 3rd Class Joseph Lisondra, master-at-arms, a native of Oakley, Calif., radios in a status update while on patrol during a force protection exercise at Naval Air Facility Misawa here. NAF Misawa's ... More