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Ensuring Demo can fly high in the sky

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Esteban Ramirez, a Pacific Air Forces’ F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team aerospace propulsion specialist, evaluates an F-16 engine exhaust nozzle divergent seal during family day at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Nov. 24, 2018. This check ensures optimal performance of the engine and safety of flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Demo takes to the sky

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jacob Impellizzeri, the Pacific Air Forces’ F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team commander, executes an aerobatic maneuver during family day at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Nov. 24, 2018. Impellizzeri executed 17 maneuvers during the 20 minute display of the F-16’s capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Let’s get the show on the road

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jacob Impellizzeri, the Pacific Air Forces’ F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team commander, throws up the “wood” hand signal prior to a demonstration flight during family day at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Nov. 24, 2018. 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 Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Building Relationships | Service members, Hirosaki orphans spend the day together in Misawa Air Base

Service members and Hirosaki orphans attend a Pacific Air Force F-16 Demonstration Team performance at Misawa Air Base, Japan, August 11, 2017, during exercise Northern Viper 2017. The PACAF F-16 Demo Team is comprised of members from 13th Fighter Squadron, 14th FS and 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. NV17 tests the interoperability and bilateral capability of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marine Corps forces to work together and provides the opportunity to conduct realistic training in an unfamiliar environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez)
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Building Relationships | Service members, Hirosaki orphans spend the day together in Misawa Air Base

A Marine with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462 and a child look at an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, August 11, 2017, during exercise Northern Viper 2017. The Pacific Air Force F-16 Demonstration Team is comprised of members from 13th Fighter Squadron, 14th FS and 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. NV17 tests the interoperability and bilateral capability of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marine Corps forces to work together and provides the opportunity to conduct realistic training in an unfamiliar environment. The Marine is with HMH-462, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, currently forward deployed under the Unit Deployment Program with 1st MAW, based on Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez)
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Watching the competition

Service members and Hirosaki orphans attend a Pacific Air Force F-16 Demonstration Team performance at Misawa Air Base, Japan, August 11, 2017, during exercise Northern Viper 2017. The PACAF F-16 Demo Team is comprised of members from 13th Fighter Squadron, 14th FS and 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. NV17 tests the interoperability and bilateral capability of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marine Corps forces to work together and provides the opportunity to conduct realistic training in an unfamiliar environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez)
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F-16 Demo Team showcases PACAF power projection

Onlookers welcome Maj. Richard Smeeding after his aerial demonstration at Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Ohakea, New Zealand, Feb. 26, 2017. The Air Tattoo is held once every five years. The 2017 show celebrates 80 years of the RNZAF. Partner nations practice interoperability by bringing together 13 international aircraft from eight different countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrod Vickers)
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F-16 Demo Team showcases PACAF power projection

Maj. Richard Smeeding, a F-16 Fighting Falcon demo pilot, performs tactical maneuvers to showcase the F-16's capabilities at Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Ohakea, New Zealand, Feb. 26, 2017. During the air shows, Smeeding reaches speeds at or greater than 700 mph, while maintaining control of his aircraft. He is one of only two demo pilots in the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrod Vickers)
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F-16 Demo Team showcases PACAF power projection

A Misawa Airman approaches as crew chiefs perform a ground show after Maj. Richard Smeeding's air demonstration at Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Ohakea, New Zealand, Feb. 24, 2017. Smeeding is the demo team pilot who performed two shows during the RNZAF's 2017 Air Tattoo. The F-16 was one of 64 aircraft exhibited during the show and one of 50 to offer an air display. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrod Vickers)
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F-16 Demo Team Showcases PACAF Power Projection

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ty Watkins, an electrical and environmental craftsman with the 35th Maintenance Squadron, changes a water coalescer at Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Ohakea, New Zealand, Feb. 25, 2017. Water coalescers prevent water and oil from going through the environmental system so they don’t reach the turbine. This stops smoke and fumes from entering the cockpit. Watkins is one of 11 maintainers traveling with the F-16 Fighting Falcon demonstration team throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrod Vickers)
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F-16 Demo Team Showcases PACAF Power Projection

Wild Weasel F-16 Fighting Falcons sit side-by-side at Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Ohakea, New Zealand, Feb. 24, 2017. Maj. Richard Smeeding, F-16 demo pilot with the Pacific Air Forces demonstration team, and Capt. Mike Dreher, F-16 demo safety observer with the Pacific Air Forces' demonstration team, were the first to arrive, ahead of more than 20 more crew members traveling with them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrod Vickers)
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F-16 Demo Team Showcases PACAF Power Projection

A Wild Weasel F-16 Fighting Falcon sits on the tarmac shortly after arriving at Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Ohakea, New Zealand, Feb. 24, 2017. The Pacific Air Forces demonstration team showcases a positive, professional image of the United States Air Force to the people of the Western Pacific, making personal contact with host nation people on and off the flightline while showing support for the host government through the United States' presence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrod Vickers)
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F-16 Demo Team Showcases PACAF Power Projection

U.S. Air Force Capt. Mike Dreher, safety observer with the Pacific Air Forces demo team, taxis his aircraft after landing at Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Ohakea, New Zealand, Feb. 24, 2017. Misawa's F-16 Fighting Falcon demonstration team participated in the 2017 Air Tattoo held once every five years alongside members from the Royal Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force, Republic of Singapore Air Force and Royal New Zealand Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrod Vickers)
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