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U.S. and Australia demonstrate current, future space priorities at Avalon International airshow

U.S. Air Force Capt. Ethan “Bantam” Smith, Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team pilot, performs aerial maneuvers with an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the Avalon Australian International Airshow at the Avalon Airport, Australia, March 27, 2025. U.S. participation in AVALON 25 reaffirms its enduring commitment to peace, stability, and cooperation with allies and partners across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo by Master Sgt. Christian Rodríguez Tañòn)

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U.S. and Australia demonstrate current, future space priorities at Avalon International airshow

U.S. Air Force Capt. Ethan “Bantam” Smith, Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team pilot, performs aerial maneuvers with an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the Avalon Australian International Airshow at the Avalon Airport, Australia, March 27, 2025. The U.S. values its enduring alliance with Australia, and participation in AVALON 25 reinforces its commitment to interoperability, regional cooperation, and a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Peter Reft)

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U.S. and Australia demonstrate current, future space priorities at Avalon International airshow

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Colin “SPAM” Neisius, Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team lead crew chief, gives a tour of an F-16 Fighting Falcon to members of the Royal Australian Air Force and Australian Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Service during the Avalon Australian International Airshow at the Avalon Airport, Australia, March 27, 2025. AVALON 2025 enhances interoperability and military cooperation with Australia and regional partners, reinforcing a shared commitment to Indo-Pacific security and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Peter Reft)

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A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron takes off during Northern Edge, May 20, 2019, from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Northern Edge is designed to sharpen participants’ tactical combat skills, to improve command, control and communication relationships and to develop plans and programs across the Joint Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)

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US, Japan bomber-fighter integration showcases alliance, global power projection

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, six F-16 Fighting Falcons and four Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-2s from Misawa Air Base, Japan, fly in formation off the coast of Northern Japan as part of a combined Continuous Bomber Presence and Bomber Task Force mission, Feb. 3, 2020. U.S. Strategic Command's bomber forces regularly conduct combined theater security cooperation engagements with allies and partners, demonstrating U.S. capability to command, control and conduct bomber missions around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 14 Fighter Squadron, Misawa Air Base, Japan, pulls the mobile aircraft arresting system (MAAS) cable at the Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Manado, Indonesia, June 17, 2019. The MAAS is a contingency airfield asset that allows for the safe retrieval of tail hook aircraft during an in-flight emergency. It is air-portable and can be installed in a variety of methods and on practically any surface type to provide coverage in a variety of scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. DeMarco Poole, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical system craftsman from Misawa Air Base, Japan, spaces out the rollers on the mobile aircraft arresting system (MAAS) cable at the Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Manado, Indonesia, June 17, 2019. The small rollers keep the cable up off the runway so the hook can grab it. Six MAAS technicians forward deployed to Indonesia to support Cope West 19.The MAAS is designed to ensure pilots land and take-off safely in the event of an in-flight emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 14 Fighter Squadron, Misawa Air Base, Japan, comes to a stop after hooking onto the mobile aircraft arresting system (MAAS) at the Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Manado, Indonesia, June 17, 2019. The MAAS is a contingency airfield asset that allows for the safe retrieval of tail hook aircraft during an in-flight emergency. It is air-portable and can be installed in a variety of methods and on practically any surface type to provide coverage in a variety of scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Jake “Primo” Impellizzeri, Pacific Air Forces’ F-16 Demonstration Team commander, performs a high-speed pass during the Cope West 19 open house at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Manado, Indonesia June 22, 2019. The Cope West 19 open house was one of many events throughout 2019 celebrating the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Indonesia. The Cope West 19 open house provided an opportunity for the local communities around Manado to engage with their nation’s military and a key partnering nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A Hutto)

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U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Nickolas Czyzewski, an analyst with the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Augmentation Team-Indonesia, gives a backpack to a child during the Cope West 19 open house at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Manado, Indonesia June 22, 2019. During the event, a team of U.S. Embassy-Jakarta members set up a small kiosk showcasing U.S.-Indonesian 70th anniversary bilateral relations items and educational handouts for children. The team handed out educational books, back packs, writing supply materials, in commemoration of diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Government of Indonesia. (Courtesy photo)

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U.S. military members take a group photo with students from a local school during the Cope West 19 open house at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Manado, Indonesia June 22, 2019. During the event, a U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Team of U.S. Embassy-Jakarta members set up a small kiosk showcasing U.S.-Indonesian 70th anniversary bilateral relations items and educational handouts for children. The team handed out educational books, back packs, writing supply materials, in commemoration of diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Government of Indonesia. (Courtesy photo)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Jake “Primo” Impellizzeri, Pacific Air Forces’ F-16 Demonstration Team commander, soars through the sky over Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Manado, Indonesia June 22, 2019. The Cope West 19 open house, organized by the U.S. Pacific Air Forces and Indonesian armed forces, provided an opportunity for the local communities around Manado to engage with their nation’s military and a key partnering nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A Hutto)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Jake “Primo” Impellizzeri, Pacific Air Forces’ F-16 Demonstration Team commander, meets Indonesian armed forces leadership during the Cope West 19 open house at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Manado, Indonesia June 22, 2019. Community relations events such as this provided the local populace an up-close and personal experience of the professionalism and collaboration their nation’s military conducts alongside U.S. counterparts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A Hutto)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Jake “Primo” Impellizzeri, the Pacific Air Forces’ F-16 Demonstration Team commander, shakes hands with Staff Sgt. Andrew Newsome, a PACAF F-16 Demonstration Team crew chief, prior to take-off during the Cope West 19 open house at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Manado, Indonesia June 22, 2019. The team’s primary mission is to showcase the F-16’s capabilities across the Pacific region however, the local community relations built during air shows are paramount. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A Hutto)

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Resilient Typhoon

U.S. Air Force Capt. Mike Karnes, 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 fighter pilot, parks an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, April 22, 2019. Misawa Air Base Airmen and aircraft deployed to Guam for Resilient Typhoon, an exercise designed to strengthen airpower dispersal capabilities within the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase)

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Resilient Typhoon

U.S. Air Force crew chiefs assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing put chocks down to secure a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, April 22, 2019. Airmen and aircraft from the 35th FW deployed to Guam from Misawa Air Base, Japan for a dispersal exercise called Resilient Typhoon. The Pacific Air Forces-level exercise involves several units from throughout the command validating new ways to deploy and maneuver assets in order to ensure readiness in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase)

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Resilient Typhoon

A U. S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing, Misawa Air Base, Japan lands at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, April 22, 2019. Misawa Air Base Airmen and aircraft deployed to Guam for Resilient Typhoon, an exercise designed to strengthen airpower dispersal capabilities within the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase)

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U.S., Singapore, Thailand wrap up field training exercise

U.S. Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr., Pacific Air Forces commander, shakes hands with Lt. Col. Matthew Kenkel, 14th Fighter Squadron commander following the closing ceremony for COPE Tiger 2019 at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, March 22, 2019. Approximately 150 U.S. personnel forward deployed in support of COPE Tiger, an annual multilateral aerial exercise aimed at improving combat readiness and interoperability between the Republic of Singapore Air Force, Royal Thai Air Force, and U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)

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U.S., Thai and Singaporean Airmen support Korat community during COPE Tiger 2019

U.S., Royal Thai, and Singaporean Airmen participate in a team-building competition with Ban PaLai school kids during a COPE Tiger 2019 cultural exchange at Korat, Thailand, March 13, 2019. In addition to cultural exchange activities, COPE Tiger service members were greeted by students of all ages and watched performances from the students and the Royal Thai Air Force Band. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)

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U.S., Thai and Singaporean Airmen support Korat community during COPE Tiger 2019

A Ban PaLai School student thanks Col. Teo Soo Yeow, Singapore air force COPE Tiger 2019 exercise director, after being served lunch during a cultural exchange at Korat, Thailand, March 13, 2019. COPE Tiger participants had the opportunity to spend the morning with the kids, participating in a team-building exercise, dancing along to the Royal Thai Air Force Band and eating lunch. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)

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