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Enjoying the great outdoors

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jacob “Primo” Impellizzeri, left, the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team commander and pilot, and Maj. Richard “Punch” Smeeding, right, a former PACAF F-16 Demo Team commander, pause for a photo on a mountain in Christchurch, New Zealand, March 27, 2019. In Impellizzeri’s free time, he enjoys hiking, skiing, hunting, boating, fishing and snowboarding. (Courtesy photo)
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A family of legends

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jacob “Primo” Impellizzeri, center right, the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team commander and pilot, pauses for a photo with retired U.S Air Force Col. George Rice, left, his maternal grandfather, and former U.S. Air Force Capt. Ken Impellizzeri, center, his father, and former Cpl. U.S. Army Air Corps Donald Impellizzeri, right, his paternal grandfather, after his commissioning ceremony at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, June 8, 2012. Post-high school graduation, Impellizzeri commissioned through the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program, creating a continued family legacy of service. (Courtesy photo)
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Teammates are everything

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Emily Wall, left, former lead crew chief, Capt. Jacob “Primo” Impellizzeri, center, commander and pilot, and Staff Sgt. Dane Pendzinski, right, crew chief, all with the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team, pause for a photo at the Aero India Air Show, India, Feb. 23, 2019. Impellizzeri and his team have travelled to South Korea, Alaska, New Zealand, India, Thailand, Guam, the United Kingdom and multiple Japan prefectures to promote cohesion, unity and friendship between the United States and its allies. (Courtesy photo)
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Family first

Capt. Jacob “Primo” Impellizzeri, the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team commander and pilot, and his family pause for a photo at a local church, March 5, 2017. Impellizzeri attributes his success as a pilot to the love and support received from family, friends and his faith. (Courtesy photo)
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When friends become family

The Pacific Air Forces F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team pauses for a photo at the 43rd Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day 2019 at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2019. U.S. Air Force Capt. Jacob “Primo” Impellizzeri, the PACAF F-16 Fighting Falcon Demo Team commander and pilot, oversees the team which consists of three crew chiefs, two avionics specialists, one electrical and engineering specialist, one engines maintainer, one superintendent and a safety observer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Tricks and flips

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jacob “Primo” Impellizzeri, the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team commander and pilot, performs in an aerial demonstration at the 43rd Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day 2019 at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2019. Impellizzeri describes flying in the F-16 as “freeing” because the bubble canopy on top gives a 360-degree point of view of the world around him. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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F-16 Fighting Falcon brings a smile

U.S Air Force Capt. Jacob “Primo” Impellizzeri, the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team commander and pilot, checks out an F-16 at the 43rd Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day 2019 at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2019. After completing four years of Reserved Officers’ Training Corps, and earning a pilot slot, Impellizzeri attended the 56-week Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, in addition to a specialized F-16 training at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. He arrived at Misawa Air Base in 2016 and became the PACAF F-16 Demo Team commander in 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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ADD VIRIN

A 43rd Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day 2019 attendee, left, shakes hands with Capt. Jacob “Primo” Impellizzeri, right, the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team commander and pilot, at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2019. Impellizzeri’s work duties include interacting with air show event spectators, performing aerial demonstrations and organizing and executing demo team missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Protecting internals of F-16 Fighting Falcon

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Megan Umino, a Pacific Air Force’s F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team electrical and environmental systems craftsman, installs a screw after an F-16 Demo Team practice at Nyutabaru Air Base, Japan, Nov. 30, 2018. Umino placed the screw to reinstall a panel. Panels protect the internal components of the aircraft from environmental elements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Am I loud enough?

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jacob Impellizzeri, the Pacific Air Forces’ F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team commander, performs during the Tsuiki Air Festival at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Nov. 25, 2018. Impellizzeri executed 17 maneuvers during the 20-minute display of the F-16’s capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Demo Team performance

The crew of the Pacific Air Forces' F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team prepare an F-16 before a demonstration during the Tsuiki Air Festival at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Nov. 25, 2018. The team includes a hand-picked, volunteer cadre of one pilot, one safety observer, and a maintenance team consisting of the Superintendent, 3 crew chiefs, and 4 specialists (2 Avionics, 1 Propulsion, and 1 Electro & Environmental), responsible for all of the aircrafts systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Stickers are the best

A spectator views a Pacific Air Forces’ F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team sticker during the Tsuiki Air Festival at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Nov. 25, 2018. For some of the air show attendees, this was their first interaction with Americans. Making personal contact with local nationals on and off the flightline is one of the PACAF F-16 Demo Team's priorities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Merchandise and stickers

Spectators line up in front of a Pacific Air Forces’ F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team booth during the Tsuiki Air Festival at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Nov. 25, 2018. After performances, team members connect with fans, pose for photos and sign various items. The PACAF F-16 Demo Team, based at Misawa Air Base, Japan, promotes positive relations between the United States and nations across the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Sign this please

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jacob Impellizzeri, the Pacific Air Forces’ F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team commander, signs a photograph during the Tsuiki Air Festival at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Nov. 25, 2018. After the performance, team members connected with fans, posed for photos and signed various items. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Ensuring Demo can fly high in the sky

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Esteban Ramirez, a Pacific Air Forces’ F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team aerospace propulsion specialist, evaluates an F-16 engine exhaust nozzle divergent seal during family day at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Nov. 24, 2018. This check ensures optimal performance of the engine and safety of flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Demo takes to the sky

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jacob Impellizzeri, the Pacific Air Forces’ F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team commander, executes an aerobatic maneuver during family day at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Nov. 24, 2018. Impellizzeri executed 17 maneuvers during the 20 minute display of the F-16’s capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Let’s get the show on the road

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jacob Impellizzeri, the Pacific Air Forces’ F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team commander, throws up the “wood” hand signal prior to a demonstration flight during family day at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Nov. 24, 2018. The PACAF F-16 Demo Team, based at Misawa Air Base, Japan, promotes positive relations between the United States and nations across the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Chitose media engagement

U.S. Air Force Capt. Joshua Lemair, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon instructor pilot, briefs local government officials and media outlets during a mission brief at Chitose Air Base, Japan, April 23, 2018. Local community engagements help maintain peace and stability within the region while also giving an understanding of the U.S. military’s missions and the intent of the aviation training relocation program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Panther Claw

U.S. Air Force Capt. Phillip McCoy, the 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon safety officer, taxis upon arrival at Chitose Air Base, Japan, April 23, 2018. Throughout the exercise, U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members worked together and executed daily sorties, which included basic fighter maneuvers and defensive counter air mission sets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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Recovering an F-16 Fighting Falcon

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jonathan Ruiz, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, marshals an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Chitose Air Base, Japan, April 23, 2018. The aviation training relocation program strengthens the U.S.-Japan security alliance and interoperability by enabling the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and U.S. forces to integrate in various operating environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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