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Pre-flight shenanigans

U.S. Air Force Maj. Richard Smeeding, left, the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team pilot, executes his pre-flight inspection while Tech. Sgt. Tristan Berger, right, a PACAF F-16 Demonstration Team aerospace propulsion craftsman, reviews a technical order at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 22, 2017. The team travels throughout the PACAF area of responsibility to showcase the power and maneuverability of the F-16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Hutto)
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Time for take-off

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Steven Pedrick, a Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team dedicated crew chief, marshals Maj. Richard Smeeding, the PACAF F-16 Demonstration Team pilot, at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 22, 2017. The team's objective is strengthening the U.S. Air Force's relationship with countries in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region through showcasing the pinnacle of the Air Force’s core values: integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Hutto)
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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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Oversees the flight

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Paul Riley, the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron armament shop flight chief, poses for a photo at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 18, 2017. As the armament shop flight chief, Riley oversees all personnel in his shop, ensuring all systems of a jet that come in, leave compliant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Just a phase

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Janeill Hill, 35th Maintenance Squadron inspection section team member, poses for a photo at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 18, 2017. Hill is one of multiple Airmen who work in the phase shop that breaks down and inspects every inch of the aircraft, ensuring complete safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Officer in Charge "WOOD"

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Kayla Pipe, the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron officer in charge, poses for a photo at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 18, 2017. As the OIC, Pipe oversees all maintenance operations on the flight line, including, weapons, crew chiefs, aerospace propulsion technicians and a handful of other maintenance career fields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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A dedicated crew chief

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Drew Norton, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, poses for a photo at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 19, 2017. Norton is responsible for ensuring every component of the F-16 Fighting Falcon is maintained to the highest standards, making sure it is ready to fly at a moment’s notice so that pilots can safely and effectively complete the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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One turn of the wrench

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Evan Wilcox, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, poses for a photo at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 19, 2017. Wilcox is responsible for ensuring every component of the F-16 Fighting Falcon is maintained to the highest standards, making sure it is ready to fly at a moment’s notice so that pilots can safely and effectively complete the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Engine guru

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Stephen Baez, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, poses for a photo at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 19, 2017. Baez ensures all F-16 Fighting Falcon engines at Misawa Air Base, Japan, are in first-rate operational conditions. He also tests, maintains and repairs all parts of the engine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Taxis down flightline

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from Misawa Air Base, Japan taxis, at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 19, 2017. While deployed to Kunsan, the 14th Fighter Squadron have flown joint offensive counter-air, defensive counter-air and suppression of enemy air defenses – the primary capability at Misawa AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Operating elsewhere

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from Misawa Air Base, Japan taxis back to its spot after a maintenance check at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 19, 2017. While deployed to Kunsan, the 14th FS have flown joint offensive counter-air, defensive counter-air and suppression of enemy air defenses – the primary capability at Misawa AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Parked in the shade

Three F-16 Fighting Falcons from Misawa Air Base, Japan sit under sunshades at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 19, 2017. While deployed to Kunsan, the 14th Fighter Squadron have flown joint offensive counter-air, defensive counter-air and suppression of enemy air defenses – the primary capability at Misawa AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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