News>Misawa AB members donate to Japanese disaster victims
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Katie O'Czopek removes bags of clothing donations from her father's van Mar. 14, 2011, at Misawa Air Base, Japan. Edgren High School officials collected donations for the Misawa City community. Ms. O'Czopek is the daughter of Mark O'Czopek, a government contractor. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Phillip Butterfield)
Misawa Air Base residents deliver and sort clothing donations Mar. 14, 2011, at Edgren High School, Misawa Air Base, Japan, for the Misawa City community. Misawa AB members donated pants, shirts, shoes and jackets that will be boxed and delivered to off-base community centers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Phillip Butterfield)
by Tech. Sgt. Phillip Butterfield
35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
3/15/2011 - MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan (AFNS) -- The residents of Misawa Air Base, Japan, are collecting clothing donations in support of the base's off-base community.
"When we put out the call for donations, I was truly surprised by the overwhelming support we received from the Base community," said Kelli Wimmer, wife of Col. Van Wimmer, 35th Fighter Wing vice commander. "These clothing donations will go a long way to help our Misawa City neighbors. We are here to support our Japanese friends as much as possible."
Comments
3/21/2011 12:45:34 PM ET I was born on Tachikawa my heart breaks for Japan.
Jacqueline Church, Boston MA USA
3/18/2011 4:01:33 AM ET ARIGATO from JAPAN.
yamada, JAPAN
3/16/2011 10:48:24 AM ET I spent 7 wonderful years at Misawa AB Japan and was so blessed to have many cultural opportunities as a result and to travel extensively across Japan. Sendai was one of my favorite spots so it incredibly heartbreaking to me so watch what's happening there now. My heart is full of hope and love for the people of Japan. Godspeed to them all.
Teri Graves, Littleton Colorado
3/15/2011 1:01:50 PM ET God bless you guys as you deal with this horrific tragedy. My thoughts and prayers are with you your loved ones and the community. I spent six wonderful years at Misawa AB with the 14th Fightin Samurai. We spent many weekends rock climbing in Kuji ice climbing in the gorge and hiking in the Hakkodas and all throughout Japan. It's a beautiful country with beautiful people.Retired MSGT 14th FS - 1999
