Staff Sgt. Patrick "Ripper" De Jesus is the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team lead crew chief from the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit.
Sergeant De Jesus grew up in walking distance from Joint Base San Antonio – Lackland in Texas. He joined the Air Force Sept. 13, 2016. After completing technical training at Sheppard Air Force Base, De Jesus began his Air Force career in the phase section at Holloman AFB, New Mexico. He also spent a year in the support section, Osan Air Base. He worked on the flightline at Shaw Air Force Base as well as Misawa Air Base. In his free time, Sergeant De Jesus enjoys traveling, visiting museums and barbecuing. Sergeant De Jesus is the oldest of 5 siblings, and a third generation American.