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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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30th Annual Japan Day glows with Nebuta parade

Akihiko Onodera, the Aomori City mayor, left, leads a small Nebuta parade during the 30th Annual Japan Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 7, 2017. For the first time ever, Misawa residents pulled a Nebuta float down the base street, reaffirming the commit, trust and friendship between the U.S. and Japan forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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30th Annual Japan Day glows with Nebuta parade

Kanon, a Makibano Kids Drums taiko drummer, plays the taiko during the 30th Annual Japan Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2017. The event featured many performances including a dragon dance, shoto show and a Star Wars themed drum performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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30th Annual Japan Day glows with Nebuta parade

Hide Chika, an Aomori potter, creates a ceramic cup during the 30th Annual Japan Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2017. Along with pottery, attendees partook in creating Japanese kites, embroidery and origami crafts with the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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30th Annual Japan Day glows with Nebuta parade

A float of the Japanese folklore character, Urashima Tarou, stands during the 30th Annual Japan Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 7, 2017. The float is one of many pieces from the Nebuta festival in Aomori, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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30th Annual Japan Day glows with Nebuta parade

Mrs. Teiko Taneichi, left, wife of Kazumasa Taneichi, center left, Misawa City mayor, pause for a photo with Col. R. Scott Jobe, center right, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and his son, Chet Jobe, during the 30th Annual Japan Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 7, 2017. For the first time the base event featured one of the many floats from Aomori City’s larger Nebuta festival parade, which occurs every summer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Misawa Airman embraces the gift of giving

Hoshimi Kohaneo, a Shichinohe Orphange member, unwarps a present received from Misawa Air Force Base Airmen at Shichinohe, Japan, Dec. 23, 2016. The orphanage holds 41 orphans with approximately six caretakers staying overnight to guide them and ensure the group is ready for everyday activities like completing schoolwork. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Misawa Airman embraces the gift of giving

Airmen of the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron pose with Shichinohe Orphanage children at Shichinohe, Japan, Dec. 23, 2016. The squadron wanted to reach out beyond the city limits of Misawa, Japan, by helping those who did not have anyone to celebrate the holidays with. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Misawa Airman embraces the gift of giving

A member of the Shichinohe Orphanage, grabs a present during an event at Shichinohe, Japan, Dec. 23, 2016. U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lowell Travis, the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron heavy planner, planned the event two weeks before Christmas to surprise the children at the facility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Misawa Airman embraces the gift of giving

U.S. Air Force Airman Russel Plunkey, left, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and equipment technician, poses with Yuussei, a Shichinohe Orphanage member, to show their boots at Shichinohe, Japan, Dec. 23, 2016. The squadron brought gifts to each orphan as well as donated a flat screen TV and a Wii gaming system to the facility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Misawa Airman embraces the gift of giving

Kennedy Travis, left, wife of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lowell Travis, center, the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron heavy planner, accept a thank you card from Daiki Komata, a Shichinohe Ophanage member, at Shichinohe, Japan, Dec. 23, 2016. The 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Airmen gave 41 gifts to orphans who ranged from 2-years-old to 18-years-old. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Giving tools for success

U.S. Navy Capt. Keith Henry, Naval Air Facility Misawa commanding officer, hands a flag with emergency services phone numbers to a local business worker in Misawa City, Japan, Dec. 14, 2016. After opening ceremonies, base, town and local police leadership went to three local eating establishments to present the right tools if they encounter a suspicious person or see suspicious activity around their work place. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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Opening ceremony

Katsuji Soma, Misawa City police station chief, gives remarks during the opening ceremony of the End-Of-Year Traffic Safety and Crime Prevention Campaign in Misawa City, Japan, Dec. 14, 2016. Throughout the Aomori Prefecture, 18 different local police stations held ceremonies, similar to the one in Misawa, to promote positive living and working environments, while combating crimes, alcohol related incidents, fraud and traffic accidents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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Misawa City is on patrol

The word “Misawa” is displayed on a jacket during the opening ceremony of the End-Of-Year Traffic Safety and Crime Prevention Campaign in Misawa City, Japan, Dec. 14, 2016. The ceremony gathered base leadership, the Misawa City mayor, police officers and other community prevention program volunteers to stress the importance of working together to make the Misawa community a better place. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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A gift of appreciation

U.S. Air Force Col. R. Scott Jobe, right, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, presents his personal artwork as a gift to Katsuji Soma, left, Misawa City police station chief, during the End-Of-Year Traffic Safety and Crime Prevention Campaign in Misawa City, Japan, Dec. 14, 2016. This annual event showcases safety within the community of Misawa and combats crimes, alcohol related incidents, fraud and traffic accidents during the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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