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    U.S., Indonesian air forces execute COPE West 19

    U.S. and Indonesian air forces officially began flying operations in support of COPE West 19, following an opening ceremony at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Manado, Indonesia, June 17.
  • “Old jets, young Airmen”

    Misawa Block-50 F-16 hits 10K hours, an AF first

    One of Misawa Air Base’s most famous flight line assets hit a historic milestone June 10 as a 29-year-old Block-50 F-16 Fighting Falcon, tail number 808 affectionately known as “BOB,” reached 10,000 flight hours during a sortie flown across Japan.
  • learning the display

    USFJ senior enlisted leader visits Team Misawa Airmen face-to-face

    Chief Master Sgt. Rick Winegardner Jr., the U.S. Forces Japan senior enlisted leader, toured Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 5 to 7 to better familiarize himself with the Wild Weasel, tenant units and Japan Air Self-Defense Force missions.During the visit, Winegardner saw first-hand the strong U.S. Japan alliance at Misawa and the chief saw how each
  • “Two cultures, One community”

    Two cultures, one community: Misawa Air Base honors outgoing Misawa City Mayor

    Team Misawa members commemorated Misawa City Mayor Kazumasa Taneichi’s service to Misawa City and Misawa Air Base during a service recognition ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 5.
  • Jan Whitmore, left, a John Brown University fitness instructor, Eugene Whitmore, center, a United Natural Food Incorporate sales manager, and Tech. Sgt. Tyler Whitmore, right, the 35th Maintenance Group Air Force repair enhancement program manager, holds a photo of 1st David C. Clements in Risner Circle at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 30, 2019. Clements, a 468th Strategic Fighter Squadron fighter pilot, passed away April 16, 1953, at 27 years, from an aircraft ejection malfunction. In his honor, his name is painted on the F-86F Sabre static display behind his family in this picture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)

    Korean War pilot’s family visits memorial aircraft at Misawa

    Tech. Sgt. Tyler Whitmore, the 35th Maintenance Group repair enhancement program manager and great nephew of 1st Lt. David Clements, discusses what the Risner Circle F-86F Sabre monument means to him and his family at Misawa Air Base, Japan.
  • Yokota Completes Flightline Barrier Certification

    PACAF demo pilot helps Yokota certify runway safety system

    Capt. Jacob Impellizzeri, the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team commander and pilot, assisted Yokota Air Base, Japan, with their annual certification test of the Aircraft Arresting System at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 30.
  • 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. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)

    PACAF F-16 Demo Team pilot turns childhood dream into reality

    A young Capt. Jacob “Primo” Impellizzeri, the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team commander and pilot, grew up observing countless aerial demonstrations in pure “awe” resulting in an undeniable passion for flying.
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