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Two nations working as one

U.S. Air Force and Japan Self-Defense Force Airmen unload cargo during an aviation training relocation at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Nov. 5, 2018. The ATR exercise enhanced operational readiness and bilateral interoperability between U.S. and Japanese forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Night prep

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 35th Fighter Wing from Misawa Air Base, Japan, move light carts to the flightline at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Nov. 5, 2018. Approximately 85 Airmen and six F-16 Fighting Falcons flew to Tsuiki to participate in an aviation training relocation with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Laughter between strangers

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mario Perez, a Pacific Air Forces F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team avionics technician, and an attendee of the Hofu Air Show laugh after taking a photo together at Hofu-kita Air Base, Japan, June 3, 2018. Interacting with the community is one aspect of the team's overall mission, the other being a display of the F-16's air power. In conjunction with the show schedule, team members also support of the 35th Fighter Wing's mission on a day-to-day basis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Preparing to return home

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Steven Pedrick, a Pacific Air Forces F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team crew chief, uses hand signals to communicate with Capt. Phil Bourquin, a 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 pilot, prior to takeoff from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, June 4, 2018. The team's purpose is to strengthen the U.S. relationship with countries in the Indo-Pacific region through demonstrations and interactions with airshow guests. The PACAF F-16 Demonstration Team's next performance is in Anchorage, Alaska. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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My right your left

Members of the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team, conduct a ground performance prior to takeoff for the Hofu Air Show practice at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, June 1, 2018. Due to the runway being too short for the F-16 Fighting Falcon to takeoff and land, the show was staged, meaning the jet launched from a different location than where the air show took place. The team includes one pilot, two narrators, one safety observer, a superintendent and a maintenance team composed of three crew chiefs and four specialists, responsible for the aircraft's avionics and electrical systems and engine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Hello down there

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jacob Impellizzeri, the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team pilot, waves to the crowd during the Hofu Air Show at Hofu-kita Air Base, Japan, June 3, 2018. Impellizzeri performed 14 maneuvers during the 15-minute display of the F-16's capabilities. These demonstrations allow the team to showcase the jet’s capabilities and engage local communities throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Starstruck

Capt. Phil Bourquin, a Pacific Air Forces F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team safety observer, prepares to sign a child’s hat during the Hofu Air Show at Hofu-kita Air Base, Japan, June 3, 2018. For some of the air show attendees, this was their first interaction with Americans. One of the PACAF F-16 Demo Team's priorities is to make personal contact with local nationals on and off the flight line, establishing positive relationships throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

The 35th Force Support Squadron pauses for a group photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 14, 2018. U.S. Pacific Air Forces awarded the 2017 Major General Eugene L. Eubank best small installation force support squadron award to the 35th FSS. Small bases are defined as having 5,000 or fewer assigned military and civilian personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Waiting in the cold

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ricky Wilson, a 35th Security Forces Squadron instillation entry controller, waits for the first team to retrieve their M4 carbines during the Winter Warrior Challenge at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 13, 2017. Wilson, a Florida native, volunteered to help with the Winter Warrior Challenge, and it was his first time seeing snow. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Hutto)
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Low crawl struggle

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dennis Kim, a 35th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and MWD Drake low crawl through an obstacle during the Winter Warrior Challenge at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 13, 2017. The MWD handlers wore individual protective equipment and a ruck sack with water and veterinarian medical supplies weighing around 55 pounds throughout the competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Hutto)
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Unbreakable bond

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alexia Hickson, a 35th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and MWD Charly share a moment prior to completing the combat fitness assessment of the Winter Warrior Challenge at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 13, 2017. Hickson and Charly won first place for the MWD portion of the Winter Warrior Challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Hutto)
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Handler and MWD

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alexia Hickson, a 35th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, picks up MWD Charly during the combat fitness assessment of the Winter Warrior Challenge at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 13, 2017. The MWD teams carried their dogs more than half a mile before moving on to the next section. Charly is the heaviest MWD in the kennels, weighing in at 90 pounds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Hutto)
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Fire away

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Johnathan Rogers, left, a 35th Security Forces Squadron unit scheduler, fires the M245 machine gun while Staff Sgt. Braulio Torres, a 35th Force Support Squadron dorm manager, observes Rogers' accuracy during the shooting competition of the Winter Warrior Challenge at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 14, 2017. The 32 competitors fired the M9 pistol and M4 carbine individually, and the M249 light machine gun portion consisted of two Airmen from each of the six teams, one person shooting and the second person providing guidance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Hutto)
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Pin 'em

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. James Ashby, the 35th Security Forces Squadron NCO in charge of training and combative instructor, referees the combatives tournament of the Winter Warrior Challenge at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 14, 2017. The competition covered mental and physical fitness, focusing on skills that Airmen are familiar with during routine operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Hutto)
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Night moves

An U.S. Air Force 35th Security Forces Squadron military working dog and handler walk to the next obstacle during the night operations assessment of the two-day Winter Warrior Challenge at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 14, 2017. The MWD teams were evaluated on six scenarios that included locating high-value targets, searching for explosive caches, physical stress and job knowledge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Hutto)
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Ready, set, raid

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Michael Kaiser, left, Airman 1st Class Darius Berard, center, and Airman 1st Class Robert Simpson, right, with the 35th Security Forces Squadron, listen to instructions prior to raiding a building during the two-day Winter Warrior Challenge at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 13, 2017. The mental and physical challenges included a course with various skills tests along the way, including weapons assembly/disassembly, land navigation, improvised explosive device recognition and close quarters combat tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Hutto)
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Flippin' tiring

U.S. Air Force 35th Security Forces Squadron members flip a tire during the combat fitness test component of the Winter Warrior Challenge at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 13, 2017. The combat fitness test included a 1.5-mile run with six calisthenics exercise stations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Hutto)
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Shine bright like a diamond

More than 25 non-commissioned officers and senior NCO’s attended the week-long First Sergeant Symposium at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 20, 2017. The purpose of events like this one is to not only teach additional duty first sergeants what it means to fill the role but also to share knowledge with those who might be interested in wearing a diamond in the future. The course consisted of academics from the U.S. Air Force First Sergeants Academy to provide SNCOs with the knowledge to better serve commanders on issues impacting Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Shared experiences

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jose Ramon, 35th Maintenance Squadron first sergeant, talks with attendees of the week-long First Sergeant Symposium at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 20, 2017. More than 25 NCOs and SNCOs learned about the responsibilities associated with being a first sergeant. The course covered myriad topics, ranging from family care programs to military law. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Views from the tower

Spectators prepare to observe a demonstration by six F-16 Fighting Falcons pilots during the annual Range Day event at Draughon Range in Misawa, Japan, Oct. 26, 2017. The event allowed families to see the 35th Fighter Wing and mission up-close through flight exhibitions and demonstrations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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