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U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self Defense Force demonstrations teams in a group photo

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Technical Sergeant Matthew Kronick

An official portrait of PACAF F-16 Demonstration Team assistant superintendent, Tech. Sgt. Matthew Kronick

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Enjoying the great outdoors

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jacob “Primo” Impellizzeri, left, the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team commander and pilot, and Maj. Richard “Punch” Smeeding, right, a former PACAF F-16 Demo Team commander, pause for a photo on a mountain in Christchurch, New Zealand, March 27, 2019. In Impellizzeri’s free time, he enjoys hiking, skiing, hunting, boating, fishing and snowboarding. (Courtesy photo)

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A family of legends

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jacob “Primo” Impellizzeri, center right, the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team commander and pilot, pauses for a photo with retired U.S Air Force Col. George Rice, left, his maternal grandfather, and former U.S. Air Force Capt. Ken Impellizzeri, center, his father, and former Cpl. U.S. Army Air Corps Donald Impellizzeri, right, his paternal grandfather, after his commissioning ceremony at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, June 8, 2012. Post-high school graduation, Impellizzeri commissioned through the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program, creating a continued family legacy of service. (Courtesy photo)

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Teammates are everything

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Emily Wall, left, former lead crew chief, Capt. Jacob “Primo” Impellizzeri, center, commander and pilot, and Staff Sgt. Dane Pendzinski, right, crew chief, all with the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team, pause for a photo at the Aero India Air Show, India, Feb. 23, 2019. Impellizzeri and his team have travelled to South Korea, Alaska, New Zealand, India, Thailand, Guam, the United Kingdom and multiple Japan prefectures to promote cohesion, unity and friendship between the United States and its allies. (Courtesy photo)

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Family first

Capt. Jacob “Primo” Impellizzeri, the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team commander and pilot, and his family pause for a photo at a local church, March 5, 2017. Impellizzeri attributes his success as a pilot to the love and support received from family, friends and his faith. (Courtesy photo)

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When friends become family

The Pacific Air Forces F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team pauses for a photo at the 43rd Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day 2019 at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2019. U.S. Air Force Capt. Jacob “Primo” Impellizzeri, the PACAF F-16 Fighting Falcon Demo Team commander and pilot, oversees the team which consists of three crew chiefs, two avionics specialists, one electrical and engineering specialist, one engines maintainer, one superintendent and a safety observer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)

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Tricks and flips

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jacob “Primo” Impellizzeri, the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team commander and pilot, performs in an aerial demonstration at the 43rd Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day 2019 at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2019. Impellizzeri describes flying in the F-16 as “freeing” because the bubble canopy on top gives a 360-degree point of view of the world around him. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)

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F-16 Fighting Falcon brings a smile

U.S Air Force Capt. Jacob “Primo” Impellizzeri, the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team commander and pilot, checks out an F-16 at the 43rd Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day 2019 at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2019. After completing four years of Reserved Officers’ Training Corps, and earning a pilot slot, Impellizzeri attended the 56-week Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, in addition to a specialized F-16 training at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. He arrived at Misawa Air Base in 2016 and became the PACAF F-16 Demo Team commander in 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)

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ADD VIRIN

A 43rd Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day 2019 attendee, left, shakes hands with Capt. Jacob “Primo” Impellizzeri, right, the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team commander and pilot, at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2019. Impellizzeri’s work duties include interacting with air show event spectators, performing aerial demonstrations and organizing and executing demo team missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)

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Helicopter in motion

The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conducts rappelling demonstrations beside an F-16 Fighting Falcon at the 43rd Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day 2019 at MCAS Iwakuni, May 5, 2019. JGSDF used this technique to display their technical abilities and skills as performers and aviators. The event showcased dozens of performances by American and Japanese aircraft and pilots, including the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)

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Another happy guest

A 43rd Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day 2019 guest holds a Pacific Air Forces Demonstration Team hat at MCAS Iwakuni, May 5, 2019. Attendees could purchase mementoes and souvenirs during the show. These items gave event spectators a way to promote and display their support for the PACAF F-16 Demo Team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)

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Flyover with blue skies

An F-16 Fighting Falcon performs during the 43rd Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day 2019 at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2019. This all-weather multirole aircraft performs a multitude of tricks during the air show to showcase the ability and skill of the aircraft and its’ pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)

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Demo reflects on strengthening bonds

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Esteban Ramirez, a 14th AMU aerospace propulsion system specialist and Pacific Air Forces F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team member, watches Staff Sgt. Mario Perez, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-16 Fighting Falcon avionics specialist and PACAF F-16 Demo Team announcer, pass out memorabilia to event spectators at the 43rd Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day 2019 at MCAS Iwakuni, May 5, 2019. The PACAF F-16 Demonstration Team performs at multiple events a year, however, this event offered joint and bilateral cohesion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)

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Stickers and smiles

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mario Perez, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-16 Fighting Falcon avionics specialist and Pacific Air Forces F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team announcer, passes out stickers to event attendees at the 43rd Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day 2019 at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2019. Perez said a rush of adrenaline over took him as ‘Primo’, the PACAF F-16 Demo Team pilot, zipped across the sky because he takes great pride in being a maintainer who works on the jets that are enjoyed by event spectators. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)

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Blue skies for the win

An F-35B Lighting II demonstration aircraft flies across the sky, as an F-16 Fighting Falcon sits on the runaway at the 43rd Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day 2019 at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2019. This event provides dozens of performances and attractions by American and Japanese members to showcase their aviation ability and talent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)

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Photojournalist

Alaskan natives, Bonnie Luther, left, and her grandson, Maddox Luther, center, receive a Pacific Air Forces’ F-16 Demonstration Team sticker from U.S. Air Force Capt. Jake Impellizzeri, the PACAF F-16 Demonstration Team pilot, during a meet-and-greet session in Anchorage, Alaska, June 29, 2018. The team performed at the Arctic Thunder 2018 air show and showcased the F-16 Fighting Falcon’s capabilities. During their trip, the team engaged with the community to strengthen bonds between the Air Force and the local area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)

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Selfie

The Pacific Air Forces’ F-16 Demonstration Team and Alaskan locals, take a selfie with Eddie P., the Anchorage Morning Show host, in Anchorage, Alaska, June 29, 2018. The team engaged with the community by participating in park beautification, conducting a meet-and-greet and attending a formlal dinner with the Anchorage, Alaska, city leaders. This afforded the team an opportunity to meet with their supporters and build trust and patriotism within the Alaskan community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)

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The plant has been soiled

A Youth Employment in Parks program member covers a tree sapling with soil in Anchorage, Alaska, June 29, 2018. Helping the YEP team plant native vegetation was one of many community engagement activities the Pacific Air Forces’ F-16 Demonstration Team participated in the days leading up to the air show. During their community, day the team participated in a meet-and-greet at a concert and handed out hundreds of free demo team memorabilia to locals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)

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Digging dirt demo

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mario Perez, a Pacific Air Forces’ F-16 Demonstration Team avionics specialist, digs holes for tree saplings with the Youth Employment in Parks program members in Anchorage, Alaska, June 29, 2018. The demo team worked together to plant more than 30 saplings, which aids in strengthening riverbanks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)

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Plant play

The Pacific Air Forces’ F-16 Demonstration Team plants native vegetation by a riverbank with the Youth Employment in Parks program members in Anchorage, Alaska, June 29, 2018. The YEP program provides a 10-week summer program, hiring Anchorage teens to complete park improvement projects. Participants learn natural resource management job skills by building trails and restoring stream banks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)

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