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“Old jets, young Airmen”

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gage Putman, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chief, holds up the 14th Fighter Squadron call sign, “wood,” while posing for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 10, 2019. If the jet were a patient in a hospital, the crew chief would be his primary doctor. Crew chiefs have many duties including day-to-day maintenance, diagnosing malfunctions, replacing components, detailed inspection, record keeping and administration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China Shock)
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Innovative sheet metal idea

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jordon Jones, left, a 35th Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance craftsman, explains to Lt. Gen. Jerry P. Martinez, center, the U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, and his command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene, right, the significance of adding pieces of sheet metal to engine test facility equipment during their visit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 11, 2018. The chief said USFJ’s Airmen are incredibly talented when it comes to innovative ideas and continue stepping up, making every dollar count and saving taxpayer dollars. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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You do all that? Amazing!

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jerry P. Martinez, the U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, engages with aircraft structural maintenance Airmen during his visit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 11, 2018. The general’s visit down-to-earth conversations with Airmen from across the installation allowing him an opportunity to hear their stories and communicate with them in a one-on-one manner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Getting to know you

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene, center, the U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force command chief, talks with aircraft structural maintenance Airmen during his visit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 11, 2018. The chief’s visit included down-to-earth conversations with Airmen from across the installation, allowing him an opportunity to hear their stories and communicate with them in a one-on-one manner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Thanks for all you do!

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jerry P. Martinez, center, the U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, talks with Tech. Sgt. Jordon Jones, right, a 35th Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance craftsman, during his visit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 11, 2018. The general, joined by his command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene, engaged with Airmen across the installation, sharing their perspective on how the 35th Fighter Wing supports the broader strategic objectives in the defense of Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Our innovative Airmen

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene, right, the U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force command chief, listens as Tech. Sgt. Jordon Jones, center, a 35th Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance craftsman, explains the significance of adding pieces of sheet metal to engine test facility equipment during his visit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 11, 2018. The chief’s visit included down-to-earth conversations with Airmen from across the installation, allowing him an opportunity to hear their stories and communicate with them in a one-on-one manner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Working hands

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jaceb Brammer, a 35th Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeyman, picks up a maintenance tool to make a repair, on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 24, 2018. The sheet metal repair conducted at the 13th MXS, took approximately four months to complete in comparison to the 10 months it would have taken if sent to the state-side depot at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, for repair. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Concentrated on construction

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Charles White, a 35th Maintenance Squadron sheet metal shop aircraft structural maintenance craftsman, maintains an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 24, 2018. In one month’s time, the three-man team removed seven major construction components, three skins, two ribs and cut out a total longeron which maintains the structural rigidity of the airframe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Working up a sweat

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jaceb Brammer, a 35th Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeyman, inspects an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 24, 2018. Without this repair, the aircraft would’ve been decommissioned indefinitely until the state-side depot allocated a slot in the next fiscal year. The restoration not only required outside-the-box thinking, but high levels of maintenance competency and skill. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Sheet metal repair

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jordon Jones, left, Staff Sgt. Charles White, center, both aircraft structural maintenance craftsman, and Senior Airman Jaceb Brammer, right, an aircraft structural maintenance journeyman, all with the 35th Maintenance Squadron, inspect an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 24, 2018. The team discovered corrosion on the lower skin of the aircraft, making it inoperable until repair. Typically the repair would be performed by either depot-level maintainers or contractors, however, the F-16 System Program Office at Hill Air Force Base approved Misawa Airmen to rectify the issue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Making a smile while maintaining

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jordon Jones, a 35th Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance craftsman, smiles while repairing the sheet metal of an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 24, 2018. The team discovered corrosion on the lower skin of the aircraft, making it inoperable until repair. Typically the repair would be performed by either depot-level maintainers or contractors, however, the F-16 System Program Office at Hill Air Force Base approved Misawa Airmen to rectify the issue. (U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class 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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Twisting and turning

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jake Impellizzeri, the Pacific Air Forces’ F-16 Demonstration Team pilot, executes an aerobatic maneuver during a demonstration practice for Arctic Thunder 2018, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 26, 2018. Arctic Thunder, also known as the Arctic Thunder Open House, is a biennial event, which provides an opportunity to share aspects of military life and operations with Anchorage and the greater Alaskan community, who support the base’s ability to protect the U.S. and engage overseas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Landing time

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jake Impellizzeri, the Pacific Air Forces’ F-16 Demonstration Team pilot, begins a landing descent during an aerobatic practice for Arctic Thunder 2018, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 26, 2018. Approximately 320,000 attended the air show, observing more than seven hours of aerial demonstration as well as 40 state aircraft displays. Arctic Thunder, also known as the Arctic Thunder Open House, is a biennial event, which provides an opportunity to share aspects of military life and operations with the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Blast off into the speed of light

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jake Impellizzeri, the Pacific Air Forces’ F-16 Demonstration Team pilot, blasts off into the sky for an Arctic Thunder 2018 demonstration practice. During practices, pilots run through their list of movements to ensure quality of execution on performance day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Checking out aircraft differences

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Emily Wall, Pacific Air Forces’ F-16 Demonstration Team crew chief, front, talks with Staff Sgt. Dane Pendzinski, Pacific Air Forces’ F-16 Demonstration Team crew chief, about mechanical differences between Misawa Air Base, Japan, F-16 Fighting Falcons and Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, F-16 aircraft at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 26, 2018. Eielson AFB provided additional contracted members who specialize on the Alaskan-prepared jet and worked together with the PACAF Demo Team crew to ensure continuity and reliability of aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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