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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David Madson, the 35th Operations Support Squadron commander, and his son watch the Pacific Air Forces’ F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration performance during the Misawa Air Fest 2019 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 8, 2019. The PACAF F-16 Demo Team is based out of Misawa AB and travel throughout the Indo-Pacific region promoting and strengthening community relations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

A C-130 Hercules from Yokota Air Base, Japan, sits on display while the Japan Air Self-Defense Force Blue Impulse Demonstration Team performs overhead during the Misawa Air Fest 2019 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 8, 2019. This year’s stationary displays included the JASDF F-35A, Mitsubishi F-2, Kawasaki T-4 and a MH-53 helicopter alongside U.S. Air Force RQ-4 Global Hawks, KC-135 Stratotanker and F-16 Fighting Falcons plus a U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

Spectators and static displays from U.S. Armed Forces and Japan Self Defense Force fill the taxiway during the Misawa Air Fest 2019 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 8, 2019. The annual air show gave community members an opportunity to see various aircraft, meet military personnel and observe ground and aerial demonstrations, encompassing the power of the joint and bilateral forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

Two Japan Air Self-Defense Force Kawasaki C-2 pilots prepare for take-off during the Misawa Air Fest 2019 family day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2019. The Kawasaki C-2 is a mid-size, twin-turbofan engine, long range, high speed military transport aircraft. The annual air show drew more than 95,500 people from all over Japan, highlighting the close U.S. and Japan bilateral partnership in the area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Hard landing

A B-1B Lancer from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, touched down at Misawa Air Base, Japan, during the air fest Family Day, Sept. 9, 2017. This is the second time in a decade that a B-1 came to Misawa AB. The Lancer is blended wing and body configuration, variable-geometry wings and turbofan after-burning engines, combine to provide long range, maneuverability and high speed while enhancing survivability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Aim high

A B-1B Lancer from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, soars through the sky over Misawa Air Base, Japan, during the Pacific Partners Air Fest Family Day, Sept. 9, 2017. This is the second time in a decade a B-1 visited Misawa AB. There were 14 static displays from the U.S. armed forces and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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One of several autograph

U.S. Air Force Capt. Dakota Newton, the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team safety observer, signs an umbrella for a Japanese local during the Hofu Air Festivalat at Hofu-kita Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2017. While their primary focus is to showcase the jet’s capabilities, community engagement plays a big role. For some of the air festival attendees, this was their first interactions with Americans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Hutto)
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Together we stand

Members of the U.S. Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team pause for a photo prior to launching from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, to the Hofu Air Festival, May 21, 2017. Due to the runway being too short for the F-16 Fighting Falcon to take-off and land, the show was staged, meaning the jet launched from a different location than where the air show took place. The PACAF F-16 Demonstration Team is comprised of members from 13th Fighter Squadron, 14th FS and 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. 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 engines. (Courtesy photo)
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Shaking hands

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tristan Berger, the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team aerospace propulsion craftsman and narrator, shakes hands with a Japanese local during the Hofu Air Festival, at Hofu-kita Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2017. Making personal contact with local nationals on and off the flight line showcases the U.S. and Japan bilateral relationship is more than just on a military basis. 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 Hutto)
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T-minus 30 seconds

U.S. Air Force Capt. Dakota Newton, the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team safety observer, signals to the announcers the F-16 Fighting Falcon demo pilot will begin the performance in 30 seconds during the Hofu Air Festival at Hofu-kita Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2017. As safety observer, Newton is 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 Hutto)
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Narrating the show

Hiromichi Nara, left, the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team translator and liaison, and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tristan Berger, the PACAF F-16 Demonstration Team aerospace propulsion craftsman and narrator, announce the different maneuvers the demo pilot performs during the Hofu Air Festival, May 21, 2017 at Hofu-kita Air Base, Japan. Nara joined the demo team at its inception almost 20 years ago. Berger became a team member one year ago. The primary objective of the team is to showcase the F-16 Fighting Falcon’s capabilities to countries that fall within PACAF’s area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Hutto)
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Flyin' by

Members of the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team watch as an F-16 Fighting Falcon flies by during the Hofu Air Festival at Hofu-kita Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2017. The team's purpose is to strengthen the U.S. relationship with countries in the Pacific region through demonstrations showing the pinnacle of the Air Force core values of integrity, service and excellence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Hutto)
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Upside-down

U.S. Air Force Maj. Richard Smeeding, the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team pilot, performs the triple aileron roll during the Hofu Air Festival at Hofu-kita Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2017. The triple aileron roll was one of 14 maneuvers Smeeding completed during the 15-minute display of the F-16 Fighting Falcon’s capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Hutto)
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Thumbs-up

U.S. Air Force Capt. Dakota Newton, a Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team safety observer, shares a thumbs up with a young boy during the Hofu Air Festival at Hofu-kita Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2017. The interaction with community is one aspect of the teams overall mission, the other being a display of the F-16 Fighting Falcons air power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Hutto)
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Zoom!

U.S. Air Force Maj. Richard Smeeding, the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team pilot, flies across the sky during the Hofu Air Festival, at Hofu-kita Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2017. Smeeding performed an 15-minute demonstration that showcased the F-16 Fighting Falcon power and maneuverability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Hutto)
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