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Dare to be daring

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force Blue Implulse Demonstration Team flies in formation during the Misawa Air Fest 2019 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 8, 2019. The Blue Impulse fly the Kawasaki T-4, a subsonic intermediate jet trainer aircraft and display their mission ready capabilities. The air fest provided aerial acrobatics performance, food and various static displays. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Beauty short lived

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class D’Andre Daniels, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, poses for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 8, 2019. In Japanese culture, the cherry blossom represents the fragility and beauty of life. The cherry blossom is a constant reminder that life is overwhelmingly beautiful yet tragically short. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st China M. Shock)
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From the ashes I rise

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class D’Andre Daniels, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, poses for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 8, 2019. The smoke on his forearm represents a period in his life where he struggled. Daniels said the meaning behind the smoke closely relates to a phoenix bird rising from the ashes, allowing himself to let his past burn out behind him. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st China M. Shock)
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Finding beauty in the simpler things

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class D’Andre Daniels, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, reveals his tattoos at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 8, 2019. For Daniels, his tattoos are a reminder of where he used to be, where he never wants to be again and where he needs to go. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st China M. Shock)
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Say cheese

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class D’Andre Daniels, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, poses for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 8, 2019. Daniels went to his fifth session in August to finish a meaningful piece on his arm. This one piece was a mesh of designs, representing two different times in his life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st China M. Shock)
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Beach nights

U.S. Air Force Airman Austin T. Clay, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons journeyman, holds a shell at Sabishiro Beach in Misawa, Japan, July 16, 2019. Clay often goes to the beach to reminisce, relax and think about all of his blessings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Laughter is the best kind of medicine

U.S. Air Force Airman Austin T. Clay, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons journeyman, sits on a log at Sabishiro Beach in Misawa, Japan, July 16, 2019. Clay hails from Tupelo, Mississippi; his favorite hobbies include singing, writing and exploring Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Peace within solitude

U.S. Air Force Airman Austin T. Clay, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons journeyman, poses for a photo at Sabishiro Beach in Misawa, Japan, July 16, 2019. One of the significant landmarks of Sabishiro Beach is Miss Veedol, a 1931 Bellanca J-300 aircraft. Miss Veedol departed from Misawa’s Sabishiro Beach and landed in Wenatchee City, Wash., making it the first nonstop, trans-Pacific flight. (U.S. Air Force photo Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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The world looks better from up here

U.S. Air Force Airman Austin T. Clay, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons journeyman, hangs his head outside of a tower at Sabishiro Beach in Misawa, Japan, July 16, 2019. Sabishiro Beach has commonly been associated with the 1931 Bellanca Skyrocket J-300, affectionately known as “Miss Veedol”, the link between Misawa City and Wenatchee Valley, Wash. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Relaxing by the beach

U.S. Air Force Airman Austin T. Clay, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons journeyman, looks out across the ocean at Sabishiro Beach in Misawa, Japan, July 16, 2019. The drive from Misawa Air Base to Sabishiro Beach is approximately 15 minutes, and features a lookout tower and a 1931 Bellanca Skyrocket J-300, affectionately known as “Miss Veedol”. Tap in these coordinates in your favorite maps app to find it for yourself: Hamadori 大字三沢字 Misawa, Aomori 033-0022 (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Air Superority

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter pilot flies alongside two Indonesian air force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter pilots over the Sam Ratulangi International Airport in Manado, Indonesia, during COPE West 19, June 20, 2019. COPE West is a recurring exercise dating back to 1989, and this year marks the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Indonesia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Fly like a falcon

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter pilot flies alongside two Indonesian air force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter pilots over Manado, Indonesia, during COPE West 19, June 20, 2019. COPE West is a two-week, Pacific Air Forces-sponsored, bilateral exercise designed to advance interoperability and build upon already established partnerships between U.S. military forces and the Indonesian air force. The exercise affords both countries with opportunities to exchange techniques in aircraft generation and recovery, close air support training and air-to-air fighter training as well as host subject-matter expert exchange across various career fields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Flying with a view

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter pilot flies alongside two Indonesian air force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter pilots off the coast of Manado, Indonesia, during COPE West 19, June 20, 2019. Approximately 100 U.S. service members and six F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 14th Fighter Squadron, based out of Misawa Air Base, Japan, integrated with six F-16s from the Indonesian air force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Out of many, one

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter pilot flies alongside two Indonesian air force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter pilots off the coast Manado, Indonesia, during COPE West 19, June 20, 2019. COPE West is a bilateral exercise designed to advance interoperability and continue to build partnerships between the U.S. and Indonesian militaries. This year’s iteration highlights the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Distinguished guests wait for the COPE West 19 opening ceremony to begin at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Indonesia, June 17, 2019. COPE West 19 further strengthened the close partnership between the U.S. and Indonesia and highlighted 70 years of U.S.-Indonesian diplomatic relations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Opening remarks

Indonesian air force Col. Satriyo Utomo, 3rd Wing base commander, and U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Kirmis, 13th Air Expeditionary Group commander, provide remarks during the COPE West 19 opening ceremony at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Indonesia, June 17, 2019. U.S. forces routinely conduct operations, exercises and training missions with other countries in the Indo-Pacific. These regional engagements are focused on improving interoperability and familiarization with allies and partners to safeguard the freedom of the seas and overflight in international airspace, deter conflict and coercion and promote regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Patch exchange

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jared Morris, 14th Fighter Squadron Cope West 19 project officer, receives a patch from Indonesian air force Col. Satriyo Utomo, 3rd Wing base commander, during the COPE West 19 opening ceremony at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Indonesia, June 17, 2019. COPE West is a recurring exercise that has taken place since 1989. This year marks the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and Indonesia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Inspection of the troops

Indonesian air force Col. Satriyo Utomo, 3rd Wing base commander, and U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Kirmis, 13th Air Expeditionary Group commander, conduct a review of the troops as part of the COPE West 19 opening ceremony at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Indonesia, June 17, 2019. The exercise afforded both countries the opportunity to exchange techniques in aircraft generation and recovery, close air support training and air-to-air fighter training as well as host subject-matter expert exchange across various career fields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Universal military bearing

Indonesian service members display military bearing during the Cope West 19 opening ceremony at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Indonesia, June 17, 2019. COPE West 19 further strengthened the close partnership between the U.S. and Indonesia and highlighted 70 years of U.S.-Indonesian diplomatic relations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Multi-colored formation

U.S. Air Force and Indonesian service members display military bearing during the COPE West 19 opening ceremony at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Indonesia, June 17, 2019. Approximately 100 U.S. service members from the 14th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, 35th Fighter Wing, Misawa Air Base, Japan integrated six U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcons with six F-16 aircraft from the Indonesian air force 3rd Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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