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Helicopter in motion

The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conducts rappelling demonstrations beside an F-16 Fighting Falcon at the 43rd Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day 2019 at MCAS Iwakuni, May 5, 2019. JGSDF used this technique to display their technical abilities and skills as performers and aviators. The event showcased dozens of performances by American and Japanese aircraft and pilots, including the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)

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Another happy guest

A 43rd Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day 2019 guest holds a Pacific Air Forces Demonstration Team hat at MCAS Iwakuni, May 5, 2019. Attendees could purchase mementoes and souvenirs during the show. These items gave event spectators a way to promote and display their support for the PACAF F-16 Demo Team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)

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Flyover with blue skies

An F-16 Fighting Falcon performs during the 43rd Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day 2019 at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2019. This all-weather multirole aircraft performs a multitude of tricks during the air show to showcase the ability and skill of the aircraft and its’ pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)

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Demo reflects on strengthening bonds

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Esteban Ramirez, a 14th AMU aerospace propulsion system specialist and Pacific Air Forces F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team member, watches Staff Sgt. Mario Perez, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-16 Fighting Falcon avionics specialist and PACAF F-16 Demo Team announcer, pass out memorabilia to event spectators at the 43rd Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day 2019 at MCAS Iwakuni, May 5, 2019. The PACAF F-16 Demonstration Team performs at multiple events a year, however, this event offered joint and bilateral cohesion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)

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Stickers and smiles

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mario Perez, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-16 Fighting Falcon avionics specialist and Pacific Air Forces F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team announcer, passes out stickers to event attendees at the 43rd Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day 2019 at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2019. Perez said a rush of adrenaline over took him as ‘Primo’, the PACAF F-16 Demo Team pilot, zipped across the sky because he takes great pride in being a maintainer who works on the jets that are enjoyed by event spectators. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)

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Blue skies for the win

An F-35B Lighting II demonstration aircraft flies across the sky, as an F-16 Fighting Falcon sits on the runaway at the 43rd Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day 2019 at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2019. This event provides dozens of performances and attractions by American and Japanese members to showcase their aviation ability and talent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)

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Marine Aircraft Group 12 forces deployed several F-35B Lightning ll's for a regularly scheduled aviation training relocation at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 9, 2018. ATR's are designed to increase operational readiness and bilateral interoperability for both U.S. and Japanese forces. The MAG-12 ATR is a concrete example of the strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance - the foundation of peace and security in the Indo-Pacific for more than 50 years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexia Lythos)

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Marine Aircraft Group 12 forces deployed several F-35B Lightning ll's for a regularly scheduled aviation training relocation at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 9, 2018. ATR's are designed to increase operational readiness and bilateral interoperability for both U.S. and Japanese forces. The MAG-12 ATR is a concrete example of the strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance - the foundation of peace and security in the Indo-Pacific for more than 50 years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexia Lythos)

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Marine Aircraft Group 12 forces deployed several F-35B Lightning ll's for a regularly scheduled aviation training relocation at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 9, 2018. ATR's are designed to increase operational readiness and bilateral interoperability for both U.S. and Japanese forces. The MAG-12 ATR is a concrete example of the strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance - the foundation of peace and security in the Indo-Pacific for more than 50 years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexia Lythos)

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Flying alongside the tanker

A U.S. Air Force pilot from the 14th Fighter Squadron flies next to a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to Kadena Air Base in an F-16 Fighting Falcon after refueling during a defensive counterair mission over the Pacific Ocean Feb. 27, 2018. While the F-16 does not typically allow for hours-long flights, in-air refueling extends the pilot’s ability to continue operations without having to land and refuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Lauren Linscott)

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Better Together

Two U.S. Air Force pilots from the 14th Fighter Squadron fly their F-16 Fighting Falcons next to a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to Kadena Air Base after refueling during a defensive counterair mission over the Pacific Ocean Feb. 27, 2018. While the F-16 does not typically allow for hours-long flights, in-air refueling extends the pilot’s ability to continue operations without having to land and refuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Lauren Linscott)

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Refueling

A U.S. Air Force pilot from the 14th Fighter Squadron refuels from a KC-135 Stratotanker in an F-16 Fighting Falcon for refueling during a defensive counterair mission over the Pacific Ocean Feb. 27, 2018. While the F-16 does not typically allow for hours-long flights, in-air refueling extends the pilot’s ability to continue operations without having to land and refuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Lauren Linscott)

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Three Ship Formation

Three U.S. Air Force pilots from the 14th Fighter Squadron fly their F-16 Fighting Falcons in formation behind a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to Kadena Air Base after refueling during a defensive counterair mission over the Pacific Ocean Feb. 27, 2018. While the F-16 does not typically allow for hours-long flights, in-air refueling extends the pilot’s ability to continue operations without having to land and refuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Lauren Linscott)

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Lining up the boom

A U.S. Air Force pilot from the 14th Fighter Squadron approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker in an F-16 Fighting Falcon for refueling during a defensive counterair mission over the Pacific Ocean Feb. 27, 2018. While the F-16 does not typically allow for hours-long flights, in-air refueling extends the pilot’s ability to continue operations without having to land and refuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Lauren Linscott)

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Here comes the boom

A U.S. Air Force pilot from the 14th Fighter Squadron approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker in an F-16 Fighting Falcon for refueling during a defensive counterair mission over the Pacific Ocean Feb. 27, 2018. While the F-16 does not typically allow for hours-long flights, in-air refueling extends the pilot’s ability to continue operations without having to land and refuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Lauren Linscott)

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Building Relationships | Service members, Hirosaki orphans spend the day together in Misawa Air Base

Service members and Hirosaki orphans attend a Pacific Air Force F-16 Demonstration Team performance at Misawa Air Base, Japan, August 11, 2017, during exercise Northern Viper 2017. The PACAF F-16 Demo Team is comprised of members from 13th Fighter Squadron, 14th FS and 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. NV17 tests the interoperability and bilateral capability of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marine Corps forces to work together and provides the opportunity to conduct realistic training in an unfamiliar environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez)

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Building Relationships | Service members, Hirosaki orphans spend the day together in Misawa Air Base

A Marine with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462 and a child look at an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, August 11, 2017, during exercise Northern Viper 2017. The Pacific Air Force F-16 Demonstration Team is comprised of members from 13th Fighter Squadron, 14th FS and 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. NV17 tests the interoperability and bilateral capability of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marine Corps forces to work together and provides the opportunity to conduct realistic training in an unfamiliar environment. The Marine is with HMH-462, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, currently forward deployed under the Unit Deployment Program with 1st MAW, based on Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez)

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Watching the competition

Service members and Hirosaki orphans attend a Pacific Air Force F-16 Demonstration Team performance at Misawa Air Base, Japan, August 11, 2017, during exercise Northern Viper 2017. The PACAF F-16 Demo Team is comprised of members from 13th Fighter Squadron, 14th FS and 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. NV17 tests the interoperability and bilateral capability of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marine Corps forces to work together and provides the opportunity to conduct realistic training in an unfamiliar environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez)

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Dissimilar air combat-training assures PACAF commitment

An F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off during a dissimilar air combat-training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 17, 2017. The DAC-T is a practice of using various aircraft, while integrating with other national forces, to execute one common goal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrod Vickers)

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Dissimilar air combat-training assures PACAF commitment

U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force pilots sit through a dissimilar air combat-training brief at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 17, 2017. The DAC-T allows for U.S. and JASDF pilots to identify any potential errors in their tactics, as well as visualize how working with other nations will be like during large force exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrod Vickers)

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