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Happiness in Komatsu

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Peter Nguyen, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-16 Fighting Falcon assistant dedicated crew chief, smiles while marshalling an F-16 during an aviation training relocation at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Oct. 3, 2019. Capt. Phillip McCoy, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 pilot and Komatsu ATR detachment commander, described the ATR participants as hard-working, consistent and dedicated to the mission of executing bilateral training sorties regardless of unexpected changes, such as inclement weather experienced during the week-long exercise. The 13th AMU and its Airmen are assigned to Misawa AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Beautiful day to fly

Six U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons sit on the flightline during an aviation training relocation at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Oct. 3, 2019. The ATR promoted cross training with host nation counterparts to minimize the gap of F-16 knowledge with Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airmen, while maximizing tactical strength, friendship and alliance. The F-16s are assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing at Misawa AB, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Komatsu FOD walk

Airmen with the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit perform a foreign object and debris inspection on the flightline during an aviation training relocation at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Oct. 3, 2019. Approximately 15 35th Fighter Wing Airmen traveled up and down the Komatsu runway to locate and remove any debris items, such as bolts, screws, rocks or plastic, to ensure the safety of the aircraft participating in the bilateral training exercise. The 35th Fighter Wing is assigned to Misawa AB, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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All smiles in Komatsu

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Devlin Hamsher, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, holds angle of attack sensor covers during an aviation training relocation at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Oct. 2, 2019. Airmen relocated from Misawa AB to Komatsu AB, enhancing their communication skills, training abilities and bilateral relations with host nation members. Hamsher and the 13th AMU are assigned to Misawa AB, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Marshalling the jet

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Taylor Simmons, a 35th Maintenance Squadron lead inspector section team member, marshalls an F-16 Fighting Falcon during an aviation training relocation at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Oct. 2, 2019. Misawa Airmen paired with Japan Air Self-Defense Force members during the launch and recovery of jets to increase their knowledge of receiving and sending off F-16s properly and efficiently during the bilateral training. Simmons and the 35th MXS are assigned to Misawa AB, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Helicopter hoover

An HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter flies over an F-16 Fighting Falcon during an aviation training relocation at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Oct. 1, 2019. F-16 pilots trained with Japan Air Self-Defense Force members in visual range air-to-air combat, increasing the strength and cohesion among the two forces. The F-16s are assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing at Misawa AB, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Paws up!

U.S. Air Force Capt. Phillip McCoy, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot and Komatsu aviation training relocation detachment commander, throws up the “panther paw” during an ATR at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Oct. 1, 2019. Airmen with the 13th FS and Aircraft Maintenance Unit display the “panther paw” hand sign as homage to Eldridge, the 13th Tactical Fighter Squadron’s pet panther, during the Vietnam War, now represented as the official mascot of the 13th FS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Media mania

Local Komatsu media outlets take photos of U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons during an aviation training relocation at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Oct. 1, 2019. Mainichi, Hokuriku Chunichi, Hokko Ku and other local press representatives attended the bilateral training to photograph and film incoming F-16s, increasing the visibility and knowledge of the week-long exercise. The F-16s are assigned to the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Unit at Misawa AB, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Reflecting with Airmen

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kyle Dunn, the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-16 Fighting Falcon production superintendent, smiles while speaking with his fellow Airmen during an aviation training relocation at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Sept. 30, 2019. Approximately 90 Misawa Airmen and six U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons traveled to Komatsu AB in support of facilitating bilateral training sorties while enhancing tactical skillsets, friendships and alliances with their host nation partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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All smiles at Komatsu AB

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gabriel Contreras, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, smiles during an aviation training relocation at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Oct. 2, 2019. The ATR gave participants an opportunity to survey and experience the Komatsu airfield, while gaging their ability to operate in a simulated deployed location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Waving goodbye to F-16 pilot

Members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force wave at a 35th Fighter Wing F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, during an aviation training relocation at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Oct. 3, 2019. JASDF members remained on the flight line with squadron flags and smiles to say goodbye to each F-16 pilot prior to the conclusion and final sortie of the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Komatsu AB commander and F-16

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ryan Pancheri, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chief, shows Maj. Gen. Masahito Monma, the Japan Air Self-Defense Force 6th Air Wing commander, a nose wheel steering system on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during an aviation training relocation at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Oct. 2, 2019. Airmen showed leadership of Komatsu AB the inner workings of the F-16 to improve bilateral relations, shared knowledge and friendship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Host nation counterparts

Japan Air Self-Defense Force members stand on the flightline prior to an F-16 Fighting Falcon training demonstration during an aviation training relocation at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Oct. 2, 2019. The week-long exercise included within-visual-range air-to-air combat, bilateral aircraft recovery, refueling, launching and joint usage and training of aerospace ground equipment. These F-16s assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing relocated from Misawa AB to Komatsu AB for a week-long bilateral training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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US, Japan Airmen working together

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gabriel Contreras, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, shows members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force a magnetic chip detector during an aviation training relocation at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Oct. 2, 2019. U.S. Airmen trained JASDF counterparts on the inner workings of the F-16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Fighting Falcon cloud swirl

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon sits on the flightline during the 2019 Komatsu aviation training relocation at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Oct. 2, 2019. The ATR gave 13th Fighter Squadron pilots an opportunity to work alongside their Japan Air Self-Defense Force counterparts during the 28 within-visual-range air-to-air sorties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Executing missions with JASDF jets

A Mitsubishi F-15J flies above a taxiing F-16 Fighting Falcon during an aviation training relocation at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Oct. 2, 2019. The 28 sorties executed during the ATR gave Wild Weasels the ability to learn, train and integrate with their host nation partners while identifying successes and shortfalls. The F-15J is assigned to the 6th Air Wing Maintenance Squadron, Komatsu AB, and the F-16 is assigned to the 35th Maintenance Squadron from Misawa AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Komatsu ATR lead, Capt. McCoy

U.S. Air Force Capt. Phillip McCoy, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, dons his face mask before flight during an aviation training relocation at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Oct. 1, 2019. Pilots conducted within-visual-range air-to-air combat training with Japan Air Self- Defense Force pilots, aiding in the improvement of tactical strength, friendship and alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Six F-16 Fighting Falcons in Komatsu

Six U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons sit on the flightline during an aviation training relocation at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Oct. 1, 2019. The pilots spent four days conducting within-visual-range air-to-air combat training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force pilots, improving tactical strength, friendship and their alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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USAF, JASDF working together

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Edwin Long, a 35th Logistic Readiness Squadron traffic management office outbound cargo supervisor, gives a Japan Air Self-Defense Force member a thumbs up while unloading cargo during an aviation training relocation at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Sept. 30, 2019. During the week-long exercise, participants facilitated F-16 maintenance training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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AGE equipment set up with JASDF

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jesse Reddam, the 35th Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment inspection and repair section chief, sets up AGE equipment during an aviation training relocation at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Oct. 1, 2019. The week-long exercise included within-visual-range air-to-air combat, bilateral aircraft recovery, refueling, launching and joint usage and training of AGE equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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