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Two allies, one force

U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force personnel push a supply pallet together into a loading truck at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 25, 2019. The pallets included both U.S. Air Force and JASDF supplies for exercise RED FLAG-Alaska 19-2. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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Thorough inspection

Two Japan Air Self-Defense Force airborne warning and control system supply transporters inspect supplies for exercise RED FLAG-Alaska 19-2 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 25, 2019. Both JASDF and U.S. Air Force logistic team members worked together in loading the supplies before participating in the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron from Misawa Air Base, Japan, space out the rollers on a mobile aircraft arresting system (MAAS) cable at the Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Manado, Indonesia, June 17, 2019. The small rollers keep the cable up off the runway so the hook can grab it. Six MAAS technicians forward deployed to Indonesia in support of Cope West 19.The MAAS is designed to ensure pilots land and take-off safely in the event of an in-flight emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Air Superority

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter pilot flies alongside two Indonesian air force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter pilots over the Sam Ratulangi International Airport in Manado, Indonesia, during COPE West 19, June 20, 2019. COPE West is a recurring exercise dating back to 1989, and this year marks the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Indonesia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Fly like a falcon

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter pilot flies alongside two Indonesian air force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter pilots over Manado, Indonesia, during COPE West 19, June 20, 2019. COPE West is a two-week, Pacific Air Forces-sponsored, bilateral exercise designed to advance interoperability and build upon already established partnerships between U.S. military forces and the Indonesian air force. The exercise affords both countries with opportunities to exchange techniques in aircraft generation and recovery, close air support training and air-to-air fighter training as well as host subject-matter expert exchange across various career fields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Flying with a view

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter pilot flies alongside two Indonesian air force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter pilots off the coast of Manado, Indonesia, during COPE West 19, June 20, 2019. Approximately 100 U.S. service members and six F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 14th Fighter Squadron, based out of Misawa Air Base, Japan, integrated with six F-16s from the Indonesian air force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Out of many, one

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter pilot flies alongside two Indonesian air force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter pilots off the coast Manado, Indonesia, during COPE West 19, June 20, 2019. COPE West is a bilateral exercise designed to advance interoperability and continue to build partnerships between the U.S. and Indonesian militaries. This year’s iteration highlights the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Distinguished guests wait for the COPE West 19 opening ceremony to begin at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Indonesia, June 17, 2019. COPE West 19 further strengthened the close partnership between the U.S. and Indonesia and highlighted 70 years of U.S.-Indonesian diplomatic relations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Opening remarks

Indonesian air force Col. Satriyo Utomo, 3rd Wing base commander, and U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Kirmis, 13th Air Expeditionary Group commander, provide remarks during the COPE West 19 opening ceremony at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Indonesia, June 17, 2019. U.S. forces routinely conduct operations, exercises and training missions with other countries in the Indo-Pacific. These regional engagements are focused on improving interoperability and familiarization with allies and partners to safeguard the freedom of the seas and overflight in international airspace, deter conflict and coercion and promote regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Patch exchange

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jared Morris, 14th Fighter Squadron Cope West 19 project officer, receives a patch from Indonesian air force Col. Satriyo Utomo, 3rd Wing base commander, during the COPE West 19 opening ceremony at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Indonesia, June 17, 2019. COPE West is a recurring exercise that has taken place since 1989. This year marks the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and Indonesia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Inspection of the troops

Indonesian air force Col. Satriyo Utomo, 3rd Wing base commander, and U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Kirmis, 13th Air Expeditionary Group commander, conduct a review of the troops as part of the COPE West 19 opening ceremony at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Indonesia, June 17, 2019. The exercise afforded both countries the opportunity to exchange techniques in aircraft generation and recovery, close air support training and air-to-air fighter training as well as host subject-matter expert exchange across various career fields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Universal military bearing

Indonesian service members display military bearing during the Cope West 19 opening ceremony at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Indonesia, June 17, 2019. COPE West 19 further strengthened the close partnership between the U.S. and Indonesia and highlighted 70 years of U.S.-Indonesian diplomatic relations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Multi-colored formation

U.S. Air Force and Indonesian service members display military bearing during the COPE West 19 opening ceremony at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Indonesia, June 17, 2019. Approximately 100 U.S. service members from the 14th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, 35th Fighter Wing, Misawa Air Base, Japan integrated six U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcons with six F-16 aircraft from the Indonesian air force 3rd Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Stronger together

U.S. Air Force and Indonesian service members stand at parade rest during the COPE West 19 opening ceremony at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Indonesia, June 17, 2019. U.S. forces routinely conduct operations, exercises and training missions with other countries in the Indo-Pacific. These regional engagements are focused on improving interoperability and familiarization with allies and partners to safeguard the freedom of the seas and overflight in international airspace, deter conflict and coercion and promote regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Media frenzy

Distinguished guests from the COPE West 19 opening ceremony pause for a group photo at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Indonesia, June 17, 2019. COPE West is a two-week Pacific Air Forces-sponsored, bilateral exercise designed to advance interoperability and build upon already established partnerships between U.S. military forces and Indonesian air forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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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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