The only combined, joint service installation in the Western Pacific. The wing's mission is to "Protect US interests in the Pacific and Defend Japan; deter adversaries through our presence, readiness, and ability to project combat air power. Misawa's modern military history began during the Meiji era when the area that comprised the base was used as part of the Imperial horse farms and basing for cavalry units of the Imperial Japanese Army.
In the Imperial Japanese Army began construction of an airstrip using a triangular configuration at Misawa. During World War II, Misawa was primarily an aviation testing and training base with many units rotating through between and Because of the devastation of the U.
In June , Lt. Commander Yamaoka, aircrew personnel, and troops of the st Imperial Marines were secretly stationed in Misawa. The Tsurugi Corps were placed in a secure compound on the northeast end of the base.
They quickly began demolition and sabotage exercises on wooden mock-ups of B29 bombers. After a B29 raid, the Tsurugi Corps were to follow the bombers back to the Mariana's Islands and then crash land or parachute troops on the base and destroy the bombers Nishimura. While these troops were considered suicide troops, they were not Kamikaze in the traditionally accepted sense suicide attack aircraft. The troops secured the base and prepared it for the arrival of the 49th Fighter Group and its P aircraft.
During this time, some of the experimental aircraft remaining on Misawa were disassembled and transported to the United States for further study. In December , the 49th Fighter Group became the first U. Army air unit stationed at Misawa. Since , 16 units have served as the host unit for Misawa Air Base. The unit was originally activated as an Air Force wing at Johnson Air Base, Japan on 18 August , and carries the bestowed heritage and honors of the 35th Fighter Group which was established on 22 December For a thorough history of the installation, visit the installation's homepage.
Misawa Air Base is the only joint service installation in the Western Pacific. Misawa is approximately miles north of Tokyo, on the northeastern part of the main island of Honshu. Unlike the Tokyo area, this region of Japan is rural and known for its slower pace of life.
Forces, Japan Lodging. In residence 4EJ courses will continue however, we encourage members to use the online service as much as possible. After the account is created the steps to finding the course are the same. Employment Opportunities. Non-Appropriated Funds. DECA Commissary. USA Jobs. Introducing brief overview of each city, the facilities related to foreign residents.
Guide to Japan's Major Cities. Relocating to Misawa? Misawa Destination Guide Here is some useful information for expats moving to Misawa, including information about schools, housing, hospitals, communities, and more. Useful Links for Expats in Misawa. Aomori Medical Institution Information This website has a collection of medial information relating to Aomori.
Welcome to Misawa Here you can find a collection of English information on the Misawa area. Medical Facilities in Aomori This shows hospitals and clinics in Aomori which have foreign-language capabilities, and listed by specialty.
Please ask them about further information. Families residing outside of the off-base bus commuting zone transport their children to the nearest bus stop or to school. You should have an assigned a sponsor from your unit. Your sponsor should be in touch with you via telephone or mail shortly after you receive your orders. If you do not hear from your sponsor and you need assistance in establishing contact, go through your local Airman and Family Readiness Center for assistance or the Misawa Airman and Family Readiness Center to request assistance, DSN , Be sure to indicate your gaining unit and your current phone number, e-mail, and mailing address in the request.
Your sponsor will be your primary contact and provide you answers to your questions and concerns. Your sponsor can provide you a welcome package with base information. Your sponsor should also meet you upon your arrival at the Misawa Airport, as long as you have the detailed itinerary of your travel plans.
You should confirm arrival plans before departing and inform your sponsor about any changes. In situations where your sponsor is not there to meet you use the pay phone and contact the base Command Post at or DSN Send a copy of your orders to your sponsor and request a mail box prior to your arrival.
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