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Safety Check

U.S. Air Force Capt. Dakota Newton, Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team safety observer, left, and Staff Sgt. Raphael Eames, a 35th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, right, watch an air demonstration at Japan Air Self-Defense Force Nyutabaru Air Base, Japan, Dec. 1, 2017. As safety observer, Newton is the pilot's eyes on the ground, ensuring the pilot is set up for the next maneuver properly and no birds are in his path. The PACAF F-16 Demo Team will perform at a two-day airshow at Nyutabaru AB. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Waiting for game day

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon sits on the runway at Japan Air Self-Defense Force Nyutabaru Air Base, Japan, Dec. 1, 2017. The PACAF F-16 Demonstration Team based at Misawa Air Base, Japan, traveled to Nyutabaru AB to perform for approximately 100,000 spectators during a two-day air show. The performance will mark the seventh year the PACAF F-16 Demo Team has performed at Nyutabaru AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Suit Up

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Charles Bolles, a Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team crew chief, prepares to clean a jet intake after a flight at Japan Air Self-Defense Force Nyutabaru Air Base, Japan, Nov. 29, 2017. Bolles, along with the rest of the team of 12, worked all day to ensure the jets were in top-notch shape for the Nyutabura Air Show, being held Dec. 2-3. The PACAF F-16 Demo Team based at Misawa Air Base, Japan, promotes positive relations between the United States and nations across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Climb on up

A headset sits on top of a jet while U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Steven Pedrick, a Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team crew chief, climbs a ladder at Japan Air Self-Defense Force Nyutabaru Air Base, Japan, Dec. 1, 2017. Pedrick, along with the rest of the team of 12, worked all day to ensure the jets were in top-notch shape for the two-day Nyutabura Air Show. The PACAF F-16 Demo Team, based at Misawa Air Base, Japan, promotes positive relations between the United States and nations across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Balance

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Steven Pedrick, left, Tech. Sgt. Byron Cole, middle, and Staff Sgt. Charles Bolles, right, Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team crew chiefs, practice a dry run demonstration at Japan Air Self-Defense Force Nyutabaru Air Base, Japan, Dec. 1, 2017. The PACAF F-16 Demo Team will be performing at a two-day air show at Nyutabaru AB. The crew arrived almost a week early to get a better sense of where the air show spectators will be in relation to the geographic references and to execute a training scenario alongside Nyutabaru AB's F-15Js. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Exercise Vigilant Ace 18

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Lonnie Jessie, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, waits to refuel an F-16 Fighting Falcon prior to VIGILANT ACE 18 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 1, 2017. More than 280 personnel arrived at Osan AB fully equipped and ready to participate in the annually held flying exercise. During the training, 35th Fighter Wing Airmen embed with 51st FW Airmen, ensuring seamless operations for the duration of the exercise.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Unpacking for Vigilant Ace 18

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Enrique Verbera, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, begins to unload essential cargo prior to VIGILANT ACE 18 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 1, 2017. The 35th Fighter Wing relocated more than 280 personnel and 18 F-16 Fighting Falcons to further enhance the wing’s “fight tonight” capability during the annual exercise held across the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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WOOD

U.S. Air Force Capt. Dakota Newton, Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team safety observer, throws up the 'wood' symbol while Staff Sgt. Steven Pedrick, a PACAF F-16 Demo Team crew chief, marshalls him to his parking spot at at Japan Air Self-Defense Force Nyutabaru Air Base, Japan, Dec. 1, 2017. The crew arrived nearly a week early to get a better sense of where the spectators will be in relation to the geographic references, allowing the demo team to execute a flawless show, as well as to conduct a training scenario with Nyutabaru AB's F-15Js. The PACAF F-16 Demo Team based at Misawa Air Base, Japan, promotes positive relations between the United States and nations across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Clothes, clothes and more clothes

Erika Madrid, wife of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. George Madrid, left, a 35th Logistic Readiness Squadron quality assurance evaluator, holds an armful of clothing at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 30, 2017. Erika said within a few years she racked up approximately $40,000 in debt from buying clothes alone and worked hard to sell a lot of unnecessary clothing in order to pay off their $230,000 debt total. Erika and George now use their financial wisdom to set many servicemembers up for success in their finances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Going for a simple life

Erika Madrid, wife of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. George Madrid, a 35th Logistic Readiness Squadron quality assurance evaluator, shows two different parallels of her life—on the left is a cluttered life with too many toys bought all at once and the other side a simple lifestyle with focus and control over her finances. The Madrids ensure to be good stewards over their finances to avoid passing debt onto their children, paying off $230,000 in four years. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Ye ole' envelope system

The Madrids use an envelope system as a method of budgeting in their family. Every dollar has an assigned place whether going into savings, being used for entertainment or spending on groceries, and they divide each paycheck to stay on top of money handling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Weasels arrive for Vigilant Ace 18

An F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 13th Fighter Squadron taxis to a hardened aircraft shelter prior to the start of VIGILANT ACE 18 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 30, 2017. VIGILANT ACE 18 is an annual flying exercise encompassing more than 12,000 personnel on the Korean Peninsula and will be executed Dec. 4 through 8. More than 280 Airmen and 18 F-16s from the 35th Fighter Wing are currently participating in the exercise, further developing readiness and interoperability within the Indo-Asia- Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Inprocessing

U.S. Air Force crew chiefs assigned to the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron listen to in-processing briefings prior to VIGILANT ACE 18 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 30, 2017. Once Airmen disembark transport aircraft, local 51st Fighter Wing briefings impart better understanding of procedures, exercise rules of engagement and supporting agencies available for use. More than 280 personnel relocated to Osan AB for the annually held exercise, further enhancing the region’s joint and bilateral readiness among sister services and Indo-Asia- Pacific allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Steppin' With a Smile

U.S. Air Force Capt. Brittany Trimble, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, steps from her jet prior to VIGILANT ACE 18 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 30, 2017. VIGILANT ACE 18 tests the abilities of 35th Fighter Wing pilots, maintainers and other supporting agencies to exercise rapid regional response within the Indo-Asia- Pacific region and sustain operations away from home station. VIGILANT ACE 18 is an annual flying exercise encompassing more than 12,000 personnel on the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
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Early morning bath

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Steven Pedrick, a Pacific Air Forces' Demonstration team crew chief, throws water on a F-16 Fighting Falcon at Japan Air Self-Defense Force Nyutabaru Air Base, Japan, Nov. 29, 2017. The PACAF Demo Team landed in Nyutabaru Monday night to prepare for an air show which is expected to have an estimate of 100,000 people in attendance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Wiping it down

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Steven Pedrick, a Pacific Air Forces' Demonstration team crew chief, drys down a F-16 Fighting Falcon at Japan Air Self-Defense Force Nyutabaru Air Base, Japan, Nov. 29, 2017. Pedrick along with the team of 12 worked all day to ensure the jets were in top-notch shape for the Nyutabura Air Show, being held Dec. 3, 2017, being held Dec. 3, 2017. The PACAF Demo Team based at Misawa Air Base, Japan, promotes positive relations between the United States and nations across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Static

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon sits on the runway at Japan Air Self-Defense Force Nyutabaru Air Base, Japan, Nov. 29, 2017. The PACAF F-16 Demonstration Team based at Misawa Air Base, Japan, traveled to Nyutabaru AB to perform for approximately 100,000 spectators during a two-day air show. The performance will mark the seventh year the PACAF F-16 Demo Team has performed at Nyutabaru AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Talking on the phone

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Johnathan Leddy, 14th Fighter Squadron aviation resource manager NCO in charge, talks to a maintainer at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 28, 2017. Pacific Air Forces presented the 35th Operations Group ARM team with the Sergeant Dee Campbell Outstanding Small Unit of the Year award. The ARMS team is responsible for ensuring all are crew are fully qualified prior to the day's flying mission set. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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High and mighty

A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules prepares for take off at McMurdo Station, Antarctica, Nov. 27, 2017. These specially modified C-130 aircraft have skis allowing them to land on the ice and snow runways at McMurdo Station, the South Pole and other remote sites. (Courtesy photo)
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Morale booster

Members from the 35th Security Forces Squadron, Cerberus Flight, pause for a photo during an after duty barbecue over the summer, at Misawa Air Base, Japan. Pacific Air Forces command selected Master Sgt. Bruce Rick as the Outstanding Security Forces Flight Level Senior NCO of the Year while serving as a flight sergeant from October 2016 through September 2017. Rick attributes this award to the hard work and sacrifice of Cerberus Flight Airmen and NCOs. (Courtesy Photo)
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