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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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Stunner shades spectating special performance

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the Pacific Air Forces’ F-16 Demonstration Team and from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, watch an aerobatic practice prior to Arctic Thunder 2018, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 26, 2018. The PACAF Demo Team worked hand-in-hand with Eielson AFB to perform at the air show while saving thousands of taxpayer dollars. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Falcons about to take flight

U.S. Air Force Pacific Air Forces’ F-16 Demonstration Team and contractors perpare two F-16 Fighting Falcons from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, for an aerobatic practice at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 26, 2018. Eielson AFB supported the demo team by providing aircraft to fly as well as contractors to maintain the jets for the 2018 Arctic Thunder biennial air show . (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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13th and 14th

U.S. Air Force Col. R. Scott Jobe, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, throws up the 13th and 14th Fighter Squadrons' signs, respectively, before an F-2 familiarization flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2018. This flight allowed Jobe to experience Japan Air Self-Defense Force tactics and aircraft capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Waiting for take off

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Kenichi Samejima, left, the 3rd Air Wing commander, prepares for a familiarization flight with U.S. Air Force Col. R. Scott Jobe, right, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2018. The flight gave Jobe, an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, the opportunity to experience the responsibilities of an F-2 pilot and further enhance understanding of the wings' different missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Top down

U.S. Air Force Col. R. Scott Jobe, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, sits in an F-2 cockpit before a familiarization flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2018. This flight allowed Jobe, an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, the opportunity to experience the aircraft's capabilities, allowing him to better understand how Japan Air Self-Defense Force and the USAF compliment each other in the mutual defense of Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Preparing for flight

U.S. Air Force Col. R. Scott Jobe, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, speaks with Japan Air Self-Defense Force 1st Lt. Yoshinobu Sasaki, a 3rd Air Wing F-2 pilot, before a familiarization flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2018. The flight gave Jobe, an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, the opportunity to experience the Mitsubishi F-2 mission set. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Flash a smile

U.S. Air Force Col. R. Scott Jobe, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, smiles before a familiarization flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2018. The flight gave Jobe, an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, an opportunity to experience the responsibilities of an F-2 pilot and further enhance understanding of the aircraft's differences. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Throwing the paw

Misawa Air Base Airmen with the 13th Fighter Squadron pose for a photo at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, June 18, 2018. The 13th Fighter Squadron and 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron participated in Combat Hammer, which is a part of the Air Force's weapons system evaluation program. Combat Hammer gave pilots and maintainers an opportunity to train with live munitions they don't usually get to handle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Hang time

Pilots' gear hangs on a rack at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, June 18, 2018. The 13th Fighter Squadron participated in Combat Hammer, which is a part of the Air Force's weapons system evaluation program. Combat Hammer gave pilots and maintainers an opportunity to train with live munitions they don't usually get to handle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Thumbs-up

A 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief taxis in an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, June 18, 2018. The 13th Fighter Squadron and 35th AMXS participated in Combat Hammer, which is a part of the Air Force's weapons system evaluation program. Combat Hammer gave pilots and maintainers an opportunity to train with live munitions they don't usually get to handle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Getting briefed

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ryan Pancheri, left, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, and Capt. Michael Mayclin, right, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, go over pre-flight checks at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, June 18, 2018. The 13th FS and 35th AMXS participated in Combat Hammer, which is a part of the Air Force's weapons system evaluation program. Combat Hammer is a week-long evaluation of munition crews, maintenance, pilots and aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Removing covers

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ryan Pancheri, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, removes covers on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, June 18, 2018. The 13th Fighter Squadron and 35th AMXS participated in Combat Hammer, which is a part of the Air Force's weapons system evaluation program. Combat Hammer is a week-long evaluation of munition crews, maintenance, pilots and aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Dusting the engine

A 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief manuevers into a jet intake at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, June 18, 2018. The 13th Fighter Squadron and 35th AMXS participated in Combat Hammer, which is a part of the Air Force's weapons system evaluation program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Preparation is key

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Kenichi Samejima, left, the 3rd Air Wing commander, and U.S. Air Force Col. R. Scott Jobe, right, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, prepare for takeoff before an F-16 Fighting Falcon familiarization flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 2, 2018. The familiarization flight gave Samejima, an F-2 pilot, an opportunity to experience the responsibilities of the F-16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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And we’re off!

A 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off during a familiarization flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 2, 2018. Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Kenichi Samejima, the 3rd Air Wing commander, usually flies a Mitsubishi F-2, but on this day, he had the opportunity to ride in the backseat of an F-16. Although the aircraft are visually similar, the F-16 Fighting Falcon has a larger wingspan, different avionics and weighs more than its Japanese counterpart. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrod Vickers)
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