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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jake Impellizzeri, the Pacific Air Forces’ F-16 Demonstration pilot, and Capt. Andrew Olson, the F-35 Demonstration Team pilot, fly together during the Arctic Lightning Airshow at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 14, 2019. ALA 2019 afforded the Alaskan community the opportunity to see the F-16 Fighting Falcon, F-22 Raptor and F-35A Lightning II in action together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, F-16 Fighting Falcon and F-35A Lightning II conduct a flyover to conclude the Arctic Lightning Airshow at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 14, 2019. More than 12,000 attendees had the opportunity to see demonstrations by the Air Force F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team and 3rd Wing’s F-22 Raptors. Other acts included the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team, the T-33 Acemaker and the Alaska Air National Guard 168th Air Refueling Wing’s KC-135 Stratotanker. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jake Impellizzeri, the Pacific Air Forces’ F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration pilot performs during the Arctic Lightning Airshow at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 14, 2019. Eielson AFB supported the demo team by providing aircraft to fly as well as contractors to maintain the jets for the 2019 ALA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

A U.S. Air Force firefighter watches an F-16 Fighting Falcon perform during the Arctic Lightning Airshow at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 14, 2019. ALA 2019 afforded the Alaskan community the opportunity to see the F-16 Fighting Falcon, F-22 Raptor and F-35A Lightning II in action together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Esteban Ramirez, the Pacific Air Forces’ F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team NCO in charge, reads the script during the aerial demonstration at the Arctic Lightning Airshow at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 14, 2019. The PACAF F-16 Demo Team, based at Misawa Air Base, Japan, promotes positive relations between the United States and nations across the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

The U.S. Air Force Pacific Air Forces’ F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team Airmen render a salute during the singing of the National Anthem prior to the start of the Arctic Lightning Airshow at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 14, 2019. More than 12,000 people attended ALA 2019 where they saw a variety of static displays and aerial performances including the F-16, F-22 Raptor, F-35A Lightning II, KC-135 Stratotanker and T-33 Acemaker. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jake Impellizzeri, the Pacific Air Forces’ F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team pilot, conducts a pre-flight inspection before the first performance of the day at the Arctic Lightning Airshow at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 14, 2019. The team attends airshows across the Indo-Pacific region throughout the year with Alaska being the only stateside location at which the team performs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Pacific Air Forces’ F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team members hand out stickers during the Arctic Lightning Airshow at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 14, 2019. Eielson AFB hosted their first airshow in over a decade and featured a variety of static displays and aerial performances including the F-16 Fighting Falcon, F-22 Raptor, F-35A Lightning II, KC-135 Stratotanker and T-33 Acemaker. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Photojournalist

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jake Impellizzeri, the Pacific Air Forces’ F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration pilot, waves to the crowd during the Arctic Lightning Airshow at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 14, 2019. ALA 2019 provided an opportunity, for the first time in over a decade, to share aspects of military life and operations with Fairbanks and the greater Alaskan community, who support the base’s ability to protect the U.S. and ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airmen Alexander Cook)
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Flying alongside the tanker

A U.S. Air Force pilot from the 14th Fighter Squadron flies next to a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to Kadena Air Base in an F-16 Fighting Falcon after refueling during a defensive counterair mission over the Pacific Ocean Feb. 27, 2018. While the F-16 does not typically allow for hours-long flights, in-air refueling extends the pilot’s ability to continue operations without having to land and refuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Lauren Linscott)
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Better Together

Two U.S. Air Force pilots from the 14th Fighter Squadron fly their F-16 Fighting Falcons next to a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to Kadena Air Base after refueling during a defensive counterair mission over the Pacific Ocean Feb. 27, 2018. While the F-16 does not typically allow for hours-long flights, in-air refueling extends the pilot’s ability to continue operations without having to land and refuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Lauren Linscott)
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Refueling

A U.S. Air Force pilot from the 14th Fighter Squadron refuels from a KC-135 Stratotanker in an F-16 Fighting Falcon for refueling during a defensive counterair mission over the Pacific Ocean Feb. 27, 2018. While the F-16 does not typically allow for hours-long flights, in-air refueling extends the pilot’s ability to continue operations without having to land and refuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Lauren Linscott)
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Three Ship Formation

Three U.S. Air Force pilots from the 14th Fighter Squadron fly their F-16 Fighting Falcons in formation behind a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to Kadena Air Base after refueling during a defensive counterair mission over the Pacific Ocean Feb. 27, 2018. While the F-16 does not typically allow for hours-long flights, in-air refueling extends the pilot’s ability to continue operations without having to land and refuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Lauren Linscott)
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Lining up the boom

A U.S. Air Force pilot from the 14th Fighter Squadron approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker in an F-16 Fighting Falcon for refueling during a defensive counterair mission over the Pacific Ocean Feb. 27, 2018. While the F-16 does not typically allow for hours-long flights, in-air refueling extends the pilot’s ability to continue operations without having to land and refuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Lauren Linscott)
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Here comes the boom

A U.S. Air Force pilot from the 14th Fighter Squadron approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker in an F-16 Fighting Falcon for refueling during a defensive counterair mission over the Pacific Ocean Feb. 27, 2018. While the F-16 does not typically allow for hours-long flights, in-air refueling extends the pilot’s ability to continue operations without having to land and refuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Lauren Linscott)
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A window view

U.S. Air Force pilots assigned to the 13th and 14th Fighter Squadrons conduct air-to-air refueling with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 134th Air Refueling Wing, Tennessee Air National Guard, over Northern Japan, Jan. 18, 2017. Pilots must maintain tanker qualification every six months to stay proficient and capable for training and combat scenarios. Since refueling training missions are very complex, they are vital for younger pilots to develop good skills and habit patterns that will help them in the future. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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Refueling 35th FW Falcons

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Eric Jones, boom operator assigned to the 134th Air Refueling Wing, Tennessee Air National Guard, refuels 13th and 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon’s over Northern Japan, Jan. 18, 2017. Boom operators refuel various types of aircraft in midair, extending the amount of time spent on training or combat missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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Refueling along the clouds

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots with the 13th and 14th Fighter Squadrons conduct air-to-air refueling with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 134th Air Refueling Wing, Tennessee Air National Guard, over Northern Japan, Jan. 18, 2017. Pilots must maintain tanker qualification every six months to stay proficient and capable. Midair refueling also extends a pilots warfare capabilities by almost two hours, potentially saving more lives during combat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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Soaring Falcons

U.S. Air Force pilots with the 13th and 14th Fighter Squadrons fly alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 134th Air Refueling Wing, Tennessee Air National Guard, over Northern Japan, Jan. 18, 2017. Pilots must maintain tanker qualification every six months to stay proficient and capable for training and combat scenarios. If pilots are not proficient in tanking, it could cause them to land in obscure or enemy territory. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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Boom operator conducts refueling

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Eric Jones, boom operator assigned to the 134th Air Refueling Wing, Tennessee Air National Guard, refuel 13th and 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon’s over Northern Japan, Jan. 18, 2017. Boom operators refuel various types of aircraft in midair, extending the amount of time spent on training or combat missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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