Courtesy Video | Defense Media Activity - Air Force | 07.18.2018
At Misawa AB, Japan, Airmen complete weapons training before deployment.
Video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Dean Cates | AFN Misawa | 07.17.2018
As service members increase in rank, awards become less about their individual achievements, but the achievements of their team. Petty Officer Dean Cates speaks with a service member who makes sure his team knows any of his accolades are because of their hard work. Captain Charles Glover is the fourth generation in his family to serve in the Air Force, following in his father, grandfather, and......
Video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Dean Cates | AFN Misawa | 07.16.2018
Most major base events start off with a group of Airmen with a special job. Petty Officer Dean Cates meets the Misawa Air Base Ceremonial Guard and learns how much work goes into their short appearance. Members of the base Honor Guard receive various benefits during their tenure as a guardsman....
Video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Dean Cates | AFN Misawa | 07.03.2018
For every job in the military, there are always civilian counterparts. Petty Officer Dean Cates follows the base commander as he experiences managing a much larger installation. Misawa City Hall has been hosting the off-going commander as Mayor-for-a-day since 1990....
Video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Dean Cates | AFN Misawa | 06.26.2018
Pacific Spotlight focusing on an Air Force Broadcast Journalist attached to the 35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office.
Video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Dean Cates | AFN Misawa | 06.11.2018
Briefing base leadership is common practice for personnel working in public affairs. Petty Officer Dean Cates meets an airman who gave a more personal presentation. Public affairs maintains Misawa Air Base’s website, along with various social media platforms....
Video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Dean Cates | AFN Misawa | 06.04.2018
Permanent change of station travels can be long and draining. Petty Officer Dean Cates meets with a base facility whose sole purpose is to make sure personnel feel at home. Misawa Inn was recently nominated for the innkeeper award as one of the four best small installations....
Video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Dean Cates | AFN Misawa | 05.22.2018
Tasks in the military require specific operating procedures. Petty Officer Dean Cates learns about a process to improve how things get done. The Airmen attending the course became qualified as a CPI green belt....
