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Eyes on the ground

U.S. Air Force Capts Michael Dreher, left, and David Neville, right, both Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team safety observers, communicate with the F-16 Fighting Falcon demo pilot during the Pacific Partners Air Festival at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2017. As safety observers, Neville are Maj. Richard Smeeding’s eyes on the ground, ensuring he is set up for the next maneuver properly and making sure there are no birds in his path. Smeeding is the demo pilot. Besides the show schedule, team members must be ready to deploy in support of the 35th Fighter Wing's wartime mission while handling their day-to-day jobs within the squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Military bearing at its finest

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Charlie Bolles, a Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team dedicated crew chief, stands at attention while Maj. Richard Smeeding, PACAF Demo Team F-16 pilot taxis, during the Pacific Partners Air Festival at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2017. The U.S. Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team performs a ground show before and after to the F-16 Fighting Falcon aerial demonstration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Hault

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Byron Cole, Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team dedicated crew chief, uses hand signals to inform Maj. Richard Smeeding, PACAF Demo Team F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot to stop during the Pacific Partners Air Festival at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2017. The team's objective is to strengthen the U.S. Air Force's relationship with countries in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region through demonstrations showcasing the pinnacle of the Air Force’s core values: integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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And here’s where the oxygen goes

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Travis Tillman, a 35th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, explains how his section sustains a pilot’s life during flying operations as part of the Wenatchee Valley Delegate visit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 24, 2017. Tillman joined several others from the 35th Maintenance Group and 13th Fighter Squadron during a base familiarization demonstration for the group from Wenatchee Valley, Washington. The visitors included city mayors, college and high school students, and respective family members touring Misawa City during their annual cultural exchanged visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Good to meet you!

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Robert Carter, a 35th Maintenance Group weapons lead crew member, talks with a group of delegates from Wenatchee Valley, Washington, during their base familiarization tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 24, 2017. The delegates, consisting of city mayors, college and high school students, and respective family members, visit Misawa City annually highlighting the legacy of community relations initiated by the historic Miss Veedol flight in 1931. The flight was the first non-stop transpacific flight by two Americans from Wenatchee, Washington, and who took off from Misawa City, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Ooof! This is heavy!

High school students visiting Misawa City with a delegation from Wenatchee Valley, Washington, attempt to lift an F-16 Fighting Falcon’s missile during their tour of Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 24, 2017. The students, joined by their city’s mayors and respective families members visited the base during the group’s annual cultural exchange with Misawa City. The partnership between the two cities dates back to 1931 when Clyde Pangborn and his co-pilot Hugh Herndon flew the first non-stop transpacific flight originating from a beach in Misawa City and 200 hours later landed in Wenatchee, Washington. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Quick honey, pose!

The grandmother of a high school student takes her granddaughter’s photo as Col. Paul Kirmis, the 35th Fighter Wing vice commander, explains what it’s like flying in an F-16 Fighting Falcon in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region during the Wenatchee Valley delegation visit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 24, 2017. Kirmis explained the wing’s significance in the Pacific Air Forces area of responsibility and how his wing plays a vital role enemy deference throughout the theater. For many of the delegates, this was their first time visiting Misawa City and the base. One student said seeing what the installation does and the dedication of the service members working and living here means so much to her and her family. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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“We’re flying decoys with big bombs”

U.S. Air Force Capt. Scott Pippin, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, explains the 35th Fighter Wing’s mission and their heritage as “Wild Weasels” while talking with Wenatchee Valley delegates visiting Misawa City during their annual cultural exchange tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 24, 2017. The visitors, consisting of city mayors, college and high school students, and respective family members, visit Misawa City annually highlighting the legacy of community relations initiated by the historic Miss Veedol flight in 1931. The flight was the first non-stop transpacific flight by two Americans from Wenatchee, Washington, and who took off from Misawa City, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Let the games begin

U.S. Air Force weapons standardization Airmen with the 35th Maintenance Group, prepare to load munitions as evaluators observe during the 3rd quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan Aug. 11, 2017. Competitions test the ability of Airmen to quickly and precisely carry out the mission of power projection in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region in adherence to the Air Force's primary mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Rotating an AIM-120

U.S Air Force Staff Sgt. Russel Whitehall, left, a weapons team chief, and Senior Airman Lainer England, right, a weapons load crew member, both assigned to the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, rotate an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile while spectators observe during the 3rd quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 11, 2017. The two load crews are comprised of three members from either the 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit or the 13th AMU. The competitions recognize superior performers and keeps weapons loaders’ skills sharp while boosting unit morale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Turning wrenches, loading weapons

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lanier England, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, prepares a BRU-57A bomb rack prior to loading a munition during the 3rd quarter loading competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 11, 2017. The 35th Fighter Wing F-16 Fighting Falcons are multi-role fighter aircraft capable of performing the suppression of enemy air defenses mission. With the largest area of responsibility of any Air Force major command, Pacific Air Forces’ responsibility covers more than 100 million square miles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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In it to win it

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Farhan Howard, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load team member, operates an MJ-1 lift truck during the 2nd quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 11, 2017. The truck transports, loads and unloads a wide variety of munitions, supplies and can lift approximately 3,000 pounds. The MJ-1, also known as a “jammer”, serves as the standard USAF bomb loading vehicle since the 1950s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Post load inspection

U.S. Air Force weapons standardization Airmen with the 35th Maintenance Group conduct a post loading inspection after securing three various munitions on the F-16 Fighting Falcon, during the 2nd quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 11, 2017. Supplying the F-16 with munitions is one way the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew Airmen display their ambition for excellence and exemplify what it takes to accomplish the mission. As an integral part of load crew tradition, these competitions furthers skills and promotes camaraderie within the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Safe and secure

A three-man load crew with the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron secure a Joint Direct Attack Munition GBU-38 to a BRU-57A bomb rack during the 2nd quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 11, 2017. A JDAM enables employment of accurate air-to-surface weapons against high priority fixed and relocatable targets from the F-16 Fighting Falcon. The purpose of a load crew competition is to recognize superior performers and keep weapons loaders’ skills sharp and ready for real world situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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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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A pilots view

Children from the Hirosaki Aiseien Orphanage watch a video from inside the cockpit of the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 11, 2017. The children spent the afternoon eating American food, watching a munitions load competition and getting up close to the F-16 Fighting Falcon. The 29 children and nine staff members from the orphanage spent the day interacting with service members and learning about operations on a military installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Showing off the F-16

U.S. Air Force Maj. Richard Smeeding, the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team pilot, educates children from the Hirosaki Aiseien Orphanage during a tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 11, 2017. The children had the rare opportunity to meet with Air Force, Navy, Army and Marine personnel. The volunteers engaged with the children and watched a munitions load competition, before getting an up close and personal tour of the F-16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Intrigued

Service members and children from the Hirosaki Aiseien Orphanage watch a munitions load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 11, 2017. During the competition, load crew teams raced against the clock, and each other, to arm an F-16 Fighting Falcon with one AIM-9 Sidewinder a short-range air-to-air missile, one AIM-120 advanced medium range air-to-air missile, an AGM-88 High-Speed Anti-Radiation Missile and a Joint Direct Attack Munition GBU 31 (v) 3/B. Hosting events such as this promotes cultural exchanges between the U.S. and Japan on more than just a military foundation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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