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Pulling the fuel hose

A Japan Self-Defense Force Airman pulls a fuel hose during an aviation training relocation at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Nov. 5, 2018. Eighty-five Misawa Air Base personnel and six F-16 Fighting Falcons participated in a week-long bilateral exercise with F-2 pilots. The purpose of the ATR was to continue growing the strong partnership between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Cockpit inspection

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Ezell, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, inspects the cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon prior to take off during an aviation training relocation at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Nov. 5, 2018. The week-long bilateral exchange helped to grow the strong partnership between the U.S. and Japan even further. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Here you go Sir!

U.S. Air Force Capt. Joseph Swinson, a 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, hands Staff Sgt. Justin Ezell, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, a binder prior to takeoff during an aviation training relocation at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Nov. 5, 2018. U.S. Air Force personnel worked side-by-side with Japan Air Self-Defense Force personnel during the relocation and flew 36 sorties, allowing both parties to interact and see how their similar mission sets get accomplished. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Two nations working as one

U.S. Air Force and Japan Self-Defense Force Airmen unload cargo during an aviation training relocation at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Nov. 5, 2018. The ATR exercise enhanced operational readiness and bilateral interoperability between U.S. and Japanese forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Night prep

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 35th Fighter Wing from Misawa Air Base, Japan, move light carts to the flightline at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Nov. 5, 2018. Approximately 85 Airmen and six F-16 Fighting Falcons flew to Tsuiki to participate in an aviation training relocation with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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High-fives

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Megan Umino, Pacific Air Force’s F-16 Demonstration Team electrical and environmental systems craftsman, high-fives a child during the Farnborough International Airshow at Farnborough, United Kingdom, July 17, 2018. Umino is the first electrical and environmental systems female technician in the history of the team. Her primary duties include troubleshoots, inspects, removes, installs, repairs, modifies, overhauls and operates aircraft electrical and environmental systems, components, and associated support equipment, as well as the teams videographer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Troubleshooting

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Megan Umino, Pacific Air Force’s F-16 Demonstration Team electrical and environmental systems craftsman, reads technical orders on a wire diagram at Farnborough, United Kingdom, July 17, 2018. Umino played a critical role ensuring electrical components of the jet worked properly to allow the pilot to safely fly during the Farnborough International Air Show, the world’s largest aerospace industry event, which took place from July 15-22. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Making the connection

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Megan Umino, Pacific Air Force’s F-16 Demonstration Team electrical and environmental systems craftsman, connects wires at Farnborough, United Kingdom, July 17, 2018. Umino played a critical role ensuring electrical components of the jet worked properly to allow the pilot to safely fly during the Farnborough International Air Show, the world’s largest aerospace industry event, which took place from July 15-22. Umino is also the first electrical and environmental systems female to join the team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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all smiles

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Megan Umino, Pacific Air Force’s F-16 Demonstration Team electrical and environmental systems craftsman, smiles at a co-worker at Farnborough, United Kingdom, July 17, 2018. Umino and the rest of the demo team made the trek to the UK to fly during the Farnborough International Air Show, the world’s largest aerospace industry event, from July 12-22. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Looking at TO's

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Megan Umino, left, Pacific Air Force’s F-16 Demonstration Team electrical and environmental systems craftsman, and Master Sgt. Jeff Parker, right, PACAF F-16 Demo team superintendent, read technical orders on a wire diagram at Farnborough, United Kingdom, July 17, 2018. Umino played a critical role ensuring electrical components of the jet work properly to allow the pilot to safely fly during the Farnborough International Air Show, the world’s largest aerospace industry event, which took place from July 15-22. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany A. Chase)
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Ready for flight

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons taxi on the flight line in preparation for dissimilar air combat tactics operations at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 12, 2018. The knowledge and camaraderie the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and U.S. Air Force receive during this training creates a stronger force and builds bonds between the two nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Mass brief

Japan Air Self-Defense Force pilots with the 3rd Air Wing attend a mass briefing on dissimilar air combat tactics at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 12, 2018. The DACT program provides a realistic application of fighter tactics and serves to develop a high level of tactical skill for all combat aircrews. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks).
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3rd Air Wing pilot

Japan Air Self-Defense Force 1st Lt. Yoshinobu Sasaki, a 3rd Fighter Squadron F-2 pilot, poses for a photo during dissimilar air combat tactics operations at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 12, 2018. Sharing talents and abilities during DACT operations is an area of common interest for both JASDF and U.S. forces members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Briefing

Japan Air Self-Defense Force pilots with the 3rd Air Wing attend a dissimilar air combat tactics brief at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 12, 2018. The monthly training builds understanding and support between Japan and U.S. forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Incoming JASDF aircraft

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-2 takes flight while a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon taxis on the flight line in preparation for dissimilar air combat tactics operations at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 12, 2018. DACT is performed between the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and U.S. forces monthly to share knowledge and experience and build camaraderie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Bilateral air superiority

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon and two Japan Air Self-Defense Force Mitsubishi F-2s fly in formation during an aviation training relocation over Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Oct. 3, 2017. The week long bilateral exchange expounded on the already strong, partnership between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Flight planning with JASDF

U.S. Air Force Capt. Nicolas De Wulf, the 13th Fighter Squadron readiness flight commander, discusses flight patterns with Japan Air Self-Defense Force Mitsubishi F-2 pilots during an aviation training relocation at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Oct. 5, 2017. Six F-16s and more than 300 personnel flew from Misawa Air Base to participate in a week long bilateral exercise with F-2 pilots. The purpose of the ATR on is to continue to expound on the already strong, partnership between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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ATR pre-brief

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Wesley Hales, the 13th Fighter Squadron director of operations, provides opening remarks for the aviation training exercise at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Sept 30, 2017. With a total of 28 sorties flown, U.S. Air Force personnel worked side-by-side with Japan Air Self-Defense Force, allowing both parties to interact and see how their similar mission sets are accomplished. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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CP leads the way

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon and two Japan Air Self-Defense Force Mitsubishi F-2s fly in formation during an aviation training relocation over Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Oct. 3, 2017. Throughout the duration of the exercise, both teams of pilots conducted 27 sorties focusing on specialized training consisting of bilateral basic fighting maneuvers, air combat maneuvers, defensive counter air and suppression of enemy air defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Flying with our colors

U.S. Air Force Capt. Daniel Brom, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, taxis upon arrival at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, during a week long bilateral aviation training relocation, Sept. 30, 2017. The ATR program is designed to increase operational readiness and interoperability between U.S. and Japan forces, while reducing the impact of training on local communities surrounding Misawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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