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U.S Air Force F-16 aircraft sit on the flightline at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Darwin during Exercise Pitch Black 2016 (PB16), Aug. 4, 2016. PB16 is scheduled from July 29-19 Aug, 2016, and is the RAAF Chief of Air Force’s biennial capstone international engagement activity with forces drawn from a wide range of regional, coalition and allied nations. (Australian Defence Force photo by LSIS Jayson Tufrey)


Exercise Pitch Black 2016

U.S Air Force F-16 aircraft sit on the flightline at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Darwin during Exercise Pitch Black 2016 (PB16), Aug. 4, 2016. PB16 is scheduled from July 29-19 Aug, 2016, and is the RAAF Chief of Air Force’s biennial capstone international engagement activity with forces drawn from a wide range of regional, coalition and allied nations. (Australian Defence Force photo by LSIS Jayson Tufrey)

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Lt. Col. Matthew Kenkel, the 14th Fighter Squadron director of operations inspects the exhaust nozzle and augmenter area of an F-16 Fighting Falcon prior to the start of of a bilateral exercise at Misawa Air Base Japan, April 19, 2017. The regularly scheduled exercise has been planned for several months. It is another key opportunity for the Air Force and Japan Air Self- Defense Forces to practice combat capabilities together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
Three 14th Fighter Squadron pilots walk toward their F-16 Fighting Falcon to prepare for take off from Misawa Air Base, Japan, prior to the start of a bilateral exercise, April 19, 2017. The bi-annual training exercise incorporates a multitude of aircraft from the U.S. and Japanese fleet into air to air combat and suppression of enemy forces scenarios. Operating from a key strategic hub in the Asia-Pacific region, the 35t Fighter Wing defends U.S. and Japan mutual interest by providing a forward a forward power projection platform with integrated, deployable, combat power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
A Japan Air Self-Defense Force E-757, an airborne early warning and control aircraft, soars over Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 19, 2017. The E-757 was one of 18 aircraft that participated in a bi-annual bilateral training exercise, part of a continuous exercise program to enhance interoperability between U.S. and Japan forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
A 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off as part of a bilateral exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 19, 2017. During the exercise aircraft, simulating enemy aircraft, also known as “Red Air”, are challenged friendly aircraft known as “Blue Air”, this is also known as offensive and defensive counter-air maneuvers. Strengthening the abilities both offensively and defensively in the air is crucial to ensuring security and stability throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. This training allowed those involved a realistic simulation of what to expect in combat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
A 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon soars into the sky at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 19, 2017. A total of eight F-16 Fighting Falcons flew in a bilateral exercise, along with eight F-15DJ Eagle, two Mitsubishi F-2As, two C-130E Hercules, and a Boeing E-767 airborne early warning and control aircraft belonging to Koku-Jieitai units at Misawa and Chitose Air Bases. The bi-annual exercise has been planned for several months prior to execution. The 35th Fighter Wing provides continuous operational support that contributes to peace in the Pacific and the mutual defense of Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
U.S. Air Force Capt. Dakota Newton, a 14th Fighter Squadron standards and evaluations liaison officer, prepares to don his helmet prior to take off to participate in a bilateral exercise at Misawa Air Force Base, Japan, April 19, 2017. The bi-annual exercise incorporates a multitude of aircraft from the U.S. Air Force and Japanese Air Forces into air-to-air combat and suppression of enemy forces scenarios. The 35th Fighter Wing operates a fleet of more than 40 combat-ready aircraft to perform air superiority functions at a moment’s notice in compliance with war time contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
U.S. Air Force Capt. Dakota Newton, a 14th Fighter Squadron standards and evaluations liaison officer, climbs a ladder to the cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon prior to the start of a bilateral exercise at Misawa Air Base, April 19, 2017. Exercises such as this enhance inoperability between the Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Forces and showcase the long standing military partnership and commitment between the two nations ensuring security and stability throughout the Indo Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
Spring Break Junior Boot Camp event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 7, 2017. The 36 children in attendance received a certificate of completion and a personalized dog tag. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
A young boy low crawls under a net as part of the obstacle portion of the Spring Break Junior Boot Camp event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 7, 2017. Immediately following the obstacle course they marched straight into learning basic facing movements from the Robert D. Edgren High School Junior Reserve Officer Training cadets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
U.S. Navy Master at Arms 1st Class Richard Clement, a Naval Air Facility security watch commander check two girls off on their “in processing” checklist for the Spring Break Junior Boot Camp event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 7, 2017. Airmen and Sailors volunteered for the event and provided the kids with and insight what it was like joining the military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
A child holds up two fingers and puts his ear to the gas mask to see if he can hear his friend talk during the Spring Break Junior Boot Camp event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 7, 2017. The participants were required to go through the in-processing line that included a legal brief, fingerprinting, medical review and gas mask fit test. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
The 35th Force Support Squadron honor guardsmen post the colors during the beginning of the Spring Break Junior Boot Camp event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 7, 2017. Following the opening ceremony, 36 children broke into five groups and began in-processing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)