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Know your role

U.S. Air Force Capt. Brian Herring, the 14th Fighter Squadron bravo flight commander, briefs personnel about the 14th FS’s role during the large force exercise Red Flag-Alaska 17-2 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 7, 2017. The 14th FS's sole mission is suppression of enemy air-defenses during battle. RF-A 17-2 develops a common operating picture using U.S. and partner nation airborne and land-based command and control assets, ultimately refining warfighter integration between participating militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Listening intently

Pilots listen to a mass briefing during the large force exercise Red Flag-Alaska 17-2 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 7, 2017. U.S. service members from all branches and several air forces from other countries including the Royal Thai, Republic of Korea, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, Finland, Denmark and Israel's air forces. They worked together to improve their tactical fluidity as they work cohesively, executing the objective. Exercises of this nature are vital to maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific theatre and signifies our continued commitment to the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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“Airmanitis” shares comedic glimpse at Team Misawa

“Airmanitis” is Team Misawa’s official comic strip written and drawn by U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kelly Coats, a 35th Operations Support Squadron airfield manager, at Misawa Air Base, Japan. The comic strip started nearly a year ago from initial production discussion to actual implementation and shares the commander’s messaging in a humorous way that connects with Misawa personnel and their families. Not only does the comic strip increase the base’s overall morale, but is Coats’ stress relief and lends to her overall resiliency as a warfighter. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Her best friend, her sister, Kristy

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kelly Coats, a 35th Operations Support Squadron airfield manager, takes a selfie with her sister, Kristy, several years ago in Glendale, Arizona. Coats joined the Air Force because she wanted to be just like her sister. Kristy is eight years older than Coats and has four children but always claims Coats as one of her own. Whenever she needs someone to talk to, Kristy is Coats’ first resource and lends to her overall resiliency as a warfighter and member of Team Misawa. (Courtesy photo by Kelly Coats)
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Quick sketch

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kelly Coats, a 35th Operations Support Squadron airfield manager, sketches a dragon in her dorm room for fun at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 23, 2017. Coats draws anything form dragons to knights in shining armor to the base’s comic strip, “Airmanitis.” She said drawing is what gets her up in the morning and what relaxes her at the end of the day—it’s how she maintains her resiliency as a warfighter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Airfield manager controls runway

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kelly Coats, a 35th Operations Support Squadron airfield manager, poses for a photo on the flight line at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 25, 2017. In her capacity, Coats cares for the maintenance of runways, lighting and other airfield components and systems, and helps ensure all takeoffs and landings can proceed without incident. When she’s not working, she’s drawing the base’s comic strip, “Airmanitis.” Coats’ art is her escape from reality lending to her resiliency as a warfighter in the Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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F-16 Demo Team showcases PACAF power projection

Onlookers welcome Maj. Richard Smeeding after his aerial demonstration at Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Ohakea, New Zealand, Feb. 26, 2017. The Air Tattoo is held once every five years. The 2017 show celebrates 80 years of the RNZAF. Partner nations practice interoperability by bringing together 13 international aircraft from eight different countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrod Vickers)
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F-16 Demo Team showcases PACAF power projection

Maj. Richard Smeeding, a F-16 Fighting Falcon demo pilot, performs tactical maneuvers to showcase the F-16's capabilities at Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Ohakea, New Zealand, Feb. 26, 2017. During the air shows, Smeeding reaches speeds at or greater than 700 mph, while maintaining control of his aircraft. He is one of only two demo pilots in the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrod Vickers)
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F-16 Demo Team showcases PACAF power projection

A Misawa Airman approaches as crew chiefs perform a ground show after Maj. Richard Smeeding's air demonstration at Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Ohakea, New Zealand, Feb. 24, 2017. Smeeding is the demo team pilot who performed two shows during the RNZAF's 2017 Air Tattoo. The F-16 was one of 64 aircraft exhibited during the show and one of 50 to offer an air display. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrod Vickers)
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F-16 Demo Team Showcases PACAF Power Projection

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ty Watkins, an electrical and environmental craftsman with the 35th Maintenance Squadron, changes a water coalescer at Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Ohakea, New Zealand, Feb. 25, 2017. Water coalescers prevent water and oil from going through the environmental system so they don’t reach the turbine. This stops smoke and fumes from entering the cockpit. Watkins is one of 11 maintainers traveling with the F-16 Fighting Falcon demonstration team throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrod Vickers)
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F-16 Demo Team Showcases PACAF Power Projection

Wild Weasel F-16 Fighting Falcons sit side-by-side at Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Ohakea, New Zealand, Feb. 24, 2017. Maj. Richard Smeeding, F-16 demo pilot with the Pacific Air Forces demonstration team, and Capt. Mike Dreher, F-16 demo safety observer with the Pacific Air Forces' demonstration team, were the first to arrive, ahead of more than 20 more crew members traveling with them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrod Vickers)
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F-16 Demo Team Showcases PACAF Power Projection

A Wild Weasel F-16 Fighting Falcon sits on the tarmac shortly after arriving at Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Ohakea, New Zealand, Feb. 24, 2017. The Pacific Air Forces demonstration team showcases a positive, professional image of the United States Air Force to the people of the Western Pacific, making personal contact with host nation people on and off the flightline while showing support for the host government through the United States' presence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrod Vickers)
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F-16 Demo Team Showcases PACAF Power Projection

U.S. Air Force Capt. Mike Dreher, safety observer with the Pacific Air Forces demo team, taxis his aircraft after landing at Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Ohakea, New Zealand, Feb. 24, 2017. Misawa's F-16 Fighting Falcon demonstration team participated in the 2017 Air Tattoo held once every five years alongside members from the Royal Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force, Republic of Singapore Air Force and Royal New Zealand Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrod Vickers)
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