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Misawa air show highlights 50 years of Japan-U.S. cooperation

A Japanese F-2 takes off during Misawa Air Festival 2010 Sept. 19, at Misawa Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad Strohmeyer/Released)

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Misawa air show highlights 50 years of Japan-U.S. cooperation

Japanese demonstration team, Blue Impulse, performs a four-ship formation flyby during Misawa Air Festival 2010 Sept. 19, at Misawa Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad Strohmeyer/Released)

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Misawa air show highlights 50 years of Japan-U.S. cooperation

Japanese F-2s fly over the runway during Misawa Air Festival 2010 Sept. 19, at Misawa Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad Strohmeyer/Released)

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Misawa air show highlights 50 years of Japan-U.S. cooperation

A Japanese F-2 takes off during Misawa Air Festival 2010 Sept. 19, at Misawa Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad Strohmeyer/Released)

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2010 Air Festival hosted at Misawa Air Base

Senior Airman Benjamin Fisher, left, and Staff Sgt. William Massey, 35th Maintenance Operations Squadron, load munitions onto an F-16 Flying Falcon during a weapons loading demonstration at the Misawa Air Festival, here, Sept. 19, 2010. Sergeant Massey and Airmen Fisher joined other load crews to participate in the annual air festival team demonstrations. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Russell McBride) (Released)

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F-16 pilots train combat skills

The 13th Fighter Squadron conducts pre-deployment training at Draughon Range, north of Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 16, 2010. Training consisted of high-angle strafe patterns using high explosive-incendiary ammunition. HEI is a forward firing ordinance of bullets being shot from the F-16 Flying Falcon aimed at a specific target on the ground. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Russell McBride/Released)

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F-16 pilots train combat skills

A 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Flying Falcon fires high-angle strafe patterns using high explosive-incendiary ammunition, during pre-deployment training at Draughon Range, north of Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 16, 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Russell McBride/Released)

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Familes watch as F-16 pilots train combat skills

Alison Mock, left, wife of Capt. Justin Mock, 13th Fighter Squadron, Laura Busby, center, wife of Capt. Ryan Busby, 13 FS and Ashley Hurley, right, look into the sky as the pilots conduct pre-deployment training at Draughon Range, north of Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 16, 2010.The families members were able to get a glimpse of the combat capabilities and employment techniques used by the pilots (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Russell McBride/Released)

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Misawa Air Festival 2010

Japan Air Self-Defense Force at Misawa Air Base, Japan, will host the 2010 Misawa Air Festival Sept. 19 on the base flightline. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the two nations' security agreement, and a special photo opportunity is scheduled during the air festival in commemoration.

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Two years across the Pacific with the PACAF Demo Team

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Staff Sgt. Daniel Bargielski, Pacific Air Forces Demonstration Team crewchief, stands in front of an F-16 Fighting Falcon in the team's signature black flight suit. Sergeant Bargielski made his final performance with the team at the Chitose Air Festival, Aug. 8. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)

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Commander makes final flight at Misawa

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Capt. Alan Haedge, 35th Fighter Wing executive officer, far left, Lt. Col. Anthony Retka, 35th Fighter Wing chief of safety, and Lt. Col. David Youtsey, 35th Operations Group command deputy, ambush Col. RC Craig, 35th Fighter Wing Commander, with fire extinguishers following his final flight at Misawa, Aug. 13. This is a common gesture of farewell to pilots before they move on to other bases. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Jeffre Nagan)

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Commander makes final flight at Misawa

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Col. RC Craig, 35th Fighter Wing Commander, left, jokes with members of the 35th Fighter Wing knowledge operations office at the flightline, here, Aug. 13. This was Colonel Craig's final flight at Misawa. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)

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Commander makes final flight at Misawa

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Col. RC Craig, 35th Fighter Wing Commander, takes off in an F-16 Fighting Falcon Aug. 13. Col Craig served as both vice commander and later a commander during his tour here. This was Colonel Craig's final flight at Misawa. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)

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Demo team brings the thunder to Chitose Air Base

CHITOSE AIR BASE, Japan -- Staff Sgt. Chad Miller, Pacific Air Forces Demonstration Team crewchief, signs photos for spectators following a performance at the Chitose Air Festival, Aug. 8. More than 64,000 people showed up despite forecasted rain to see the air festival. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)

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Demo team brings the thunder to Chitose Air Base

CHITOSE AIR BASE, Japan -- Capt. Jeffrey Schneider, Pacific Air Forces Demonstration Team pilot, shakes hands with spectators following a performance at the Chitose Air Festival, Aug. 8. Captain Schneider performed a low-altitude maneuvering demonstration in an F-16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)

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Demo team brings the thunder to Chitose Air Base

CHITOSE AIR BASE, Japan -- Capt. Jeffrey Schneider, Pacific Air Forces Demonstration Team pilot, performs a dedication pass during the Chitose Air Festival, Aug. 8. The low pressure caused by the turn combined with high humidity caused water to condense behind the wings. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)

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Demo team brings the thunder to Chitose Air Base

CHITOSE AIR BASE, Japan -- Staff Sgt. Michael Botti, Pacific Air Forces Demonstration Team crewchief, signals to relay information to the Capt. Jeffrey Schneider, PACAF Demo Team pilot, during preflight checks at the Chitose Air Festival, Aug. 8. For demonstrations, hand signals replace the more common use of two-way audio headsets. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)

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Demo team brings the thunder to Chitose Air Base

CHITOSE AIR BASE, Japan -- Tech. Sgt. David Bruce, Pacific Air Forces Demonstration Team avionics technician, takes an up-close look at a Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-2, an aircraft similar to the F-16 Fighting Falcon he normally works on, during the Chitose Air Festival, Aug. 8. Sergeant Bruce was surprised to see some of the subtle modifications that differentiate the F-2 from the F-16. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)

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Demo team brings the thunder to Chitose Air Base

CHITOSE AIR BASE, Japan -- Lt. Col. David Youtsey, Pacific Air Forces Demonstration Team safety observer, talks with Japan Air Self-Defense Force 1st Lt. Tadahiko Tashiro, 201st Fighter Squadron pilot, after landing at Chitose Air Base Aug. 6 (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)

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Demo team brings the thunder to Chitose Air Base

CHITOSE AIR BASE, Japan -- Capt. Jeff Schneider, Pacific Air Forces Demonstration Team pilot, parks an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Chitose Air Base Aug. 6. Captain Schneider was scheduled to perform the following Sunday during the Chitose Air Festival. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)

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