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A pilots view

Children from the Hirosaki Aiseien Orphanage watch a video from inside the cockpit of the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 11, 2017. The children spent the afternoon eating American food, watching a munitions load competition and getting up close to the F-16 Fighting Falcon. The 29 children and nine staff members from the orphanage spent the day interacting with service members and learning about operations on a military installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Showing off the F-16

U.S. Air Force Maj. Richard Smeeding, the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team pilot, educates children from the Hirosaki Aiseien Orphanage during a tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 11, 2017. The children had the rare opportunity to meet with Air Force, Navy, Army and Marine personnel. The volunteers engaged with the children and watched a munitions load competition, before getting an up close and personal tour of the F-16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Intrigued

Service members and children from the Hirosaki Aiseien Orphanage watch a munitions load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 11, 2017. During the competition, load crew teams raced against the clock, and each other, to arm an F-16 Fighting Falcon with one AIM-9 Sidewinder a short-range air-to-air missile, one AIM-120 advanced medium range air-to-air missile, an AGM-88 High-Speed Anti-Radiation Missile and a Joint Direct Attack Munition GBU 31 (v) 3/B. Hosting events such as this promotes cultural exchanges between the U.S. and Japan on more than just a military foundation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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"Punch"

U.S. Air Force Maj. Richard Smeeding, the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team pilot, adjusts his helmet prior to take-off at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 22, 2017. Smeeding is one of two operational F-16 demo pilots in the Air Force. A demonstration pilot must complete a 17-ride training program which includes flying with the instructor and flying solo prior to being certified by the wing commander. The team is then required to perform for the 5th Air Force and PACAF commanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Hutto)
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Airpower at its finest

U.S. Air Force Maj. Richard Smeeding, the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team pilot, and Capt. Dakota Newton, the PACAF Demonstration Team safety observer, take-off together from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 22, 2017. The team spent the weekend performing at the Hofu Air Festival. The pilots returned to Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, while the runway at Misawa AB is under construction. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Hutto)
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Checking pressure

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Byron Cole, Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team dedicated crew chief, checks the tire pressure of the F-16 Fighting Falcon during a pre-flight inspection at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 22, 2017. The tire pressure is one of several parts checked prior to take-off, ensuring the safety of the pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Hutto)
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Through inspection

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Byron Cole, Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team dedicated crew chief, examines the F-16 Fighting Falcon during a pre-flight inspection at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 22, 2017. Although their show schedule kept the team busy, this was not their primary job. They must maintain readiness to deploy and support the 35th Fighter Wing whenever is needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Hutto)
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Returning to the F-16

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kyle Blythe, left, Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team electrical and environmental systems specialist, and Staff Sgt. Steven Pedrick, right, a PACAF F-16 Demonstration Team dedicated crew chief, walk across the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 22, 2017. There are three crew chiefs and four specialist on the team. Each one plays a vital role, ensuring the F-16 Fighting Falcon sustains optimal readiness for airshows across the Indo-Asia-Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Hutto)
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Hard at work

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Charlie Bolles, left, a Pacific Air Forices F-16 Demonstration Team dedicated crew chief, finishes filling a tire while Airman 1st Class Andrew Keller, right, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics specialist, closes open panels on the F-16 Fighting Falcon at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 22, 2017. Keller is not a part of the demo team; however since the two avionics specialist were not available he had the opportunity to join the team for the Hofu Air Festival. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Hutto)
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Pre-flight shenanigans

U.S. Air Force Maj. Richard Smeeding, left, the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team pilot, executes his pre-flight inspection while Tech. Sgt. Tristan Berger, right, a PACAF F-16 Demonstration Team aerospace propulsion craftsman, reviews a technical order at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 22, 2017. The team travels throughout the PACAF area of responsibility to showcase the power and maneuverability of the F-16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Hutto)
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Time for take-off

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Steven Pedrick, a Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team dedicated crew chief, marshals Maj. Richard Smeeding, the PACAF F-16 Demonstration Team pilot, at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 22, 2017. The team's objective is strengthening the U.S. Air Force's relationship with countries in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region through showcasing the pinnacle of the Air Force’s core values: integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Hutto)
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