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JASDF Airmen witness aerial refueling from boom operator’s perspective

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Luke Story, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, prepares to conduct aerial refueling while being observed by Japan Air Self-Defense Force 1st Lt. Yoshifumu Takase March 1, 2017, off the coast of Guam. The refueling was conducted for exercise Cope North, an annual gathering of Japanese, U.S. and Australian service members who train to increase combat readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Cope North on radar

Aircrew from the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron board an E-3 Sentry during annual exercise Cope North Feb. 23, 2017, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Cope North is an annual exercise which serves as a keystone event to promote stability and security throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region by enabling regional forces to hone vital readiness skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Cope North on radar

A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry, from the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron, receives fuel from a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during annual exercise Cope North March, 1, 2017 off the coast of Guam. Cope North is a multilateral, U.S. Pacific Air Forces-sponsored, field training exercise scheduled from Feb. 15 through Mar. 3. The mission focuses on air combat tactics and large force employment in an effort to enhance interoperability among U.S., Australian and Japanese forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Cope North on radar

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Austin Perry from the 962nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit prepares to marshal an E-3 Sentry from the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron during annual exercise Cope North Feb. 23, 2017, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The exercise provides opportunities for Airmen from different units and nations to train and work with each other’s airframes. The Sentry has rotating radar that has a range of more than 250 miles, providing early warning and detection for missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Cope North on radar

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 962nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit inspects an E-3 Sentry from the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron during annual exercise Cope North Feb. 23, 2017, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The 961st’s AWACS provide command and control for the Pacific Theater, management of theater forces, and early warning of enemy actions during joint, allied, and coalition operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Cope North on radar

Aircrew from the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron prepare to board an E-3 Sentry during annual exercise Cope North Feb. 23, 2017, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The 961st AACS is a combat-ready E-3 Sentry squadron providing airborne command and control, long-range surveillance, detection, and identification information for commanders in support of U.S. goals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Cope North on radar

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 962nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit prepare to park an E-3 Sentry from the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron during annual exercise Cope North Feb. 23, 2017, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Cope North is an annual exercise which serves as a keystone event to promote stability and security throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region by enabling regional forces to hone vital readiness skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Cope North on radar

Canadian and U.S. Airmen from the 961st and 962nd Airborne Air Control Squadrons exit an E-3 Sentry from the 961st Airborne Air Control during annual exercise Cope North Feb. 23, 2017, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Members of the Canadian Air Force are operating within the 962nd AACS from Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, as part of an exchange program. Cope North is being held to provide opportunities for 22 flying units from U.S. Pacific Command, the Royal Australian Air Force and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force to train together, increase interoperability and improve their effectiveness at stabilizing the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Cope North on radar

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force airman exits a U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry from the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron during annual exercise Cope North Feb. 23, 2017, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Exercise Cope North serves as a keystone event to promote stability and security throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region by enabling regional forces to hone vital readiness skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Weapons Airmen prep jets for combat

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 67th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron form up before conducting a foreign object debris walk Feb, 23, 2017 on the flightline of Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The 67th AMU flew from Kadena Air Base, Japan, to support one of the 22 flying units participating in annual exercise Cope North. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Weapons Airmen prep jets for combat

U.S. Air Force weapons Airmen from the 67th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron conduct a foreign object debris walk Feb, 23, 2017 on the flightline of Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The 67th AMU is participating in annual exercise Cope North to increase interoperability between the U.S., Royal Australian Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Weapons Airmen prep jets for combat

U.S. Air Force weapons Airmen from the 67th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron arm an F-15 Eagle during annual exercise Cope North Feb, 23, 2017 on the flightline of Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. F-15 Eagles from the 67th Fighter Squadron flew from Kadena Air Base, Japan, to participate in the annual exercise with 21 other flying units from U.S. Pacific Command, the Royal Australian Air Force and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Weapons Airmen prep jets for combat

U.S. Air Force weapons Airmen from the 67th Aircraft maintenance Squadron pass an F-15 Eagle during annual exercise Cope North Feb, 23, 2017 on the flightline of Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. During the exercise, weapons teams arm jets one-by-one before they are marshaled out for training missions with aircraft from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Royal Australian Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Weapons Airmen prep jets for combat

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Victoria Barsness, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons team load member, arms an F-15 Eagle Feb. 23, 2017, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Barsness is one of more than 2,700 other U.S., Australian and Japanese servicemembers participating in Cope North, an annual exercise that provides aircrew with real-time war scenarios and helps ground crews test their readiness capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Trilateral training expands life-saving capabilities

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Detrick Hysaw, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron AE technician, configures a Japan Air Self-Defense Force C-130 Hercules with Royal Australian Air Force Airmen for patient transport Feb. 21, 2017, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Aeromedical evacuation Airmen from Kadena Air Base, Japan, completed medical training with Australian and Japanese airmen during annual exercise Cope North. The 18th AES maintains a forward presence and supports medical contingencies in the Pacific, reaching from the Horn of Africa to Alaska. (Courtesy photo)
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Trilateral training expands life-saving capabilities

Aeromedical Evacuation Airmen from the U.S., Japanese and Australian air forces transport a simulated patient to a U.S. Air Force C-12 Huron as part of annual exercise Cope North Feb. 21, 2017, at Tinian Air Field. Aeromedical evacuation training was conducted on the Huron to familiarize airmen with patient care on a new airframe. Cope North is a long-standing exercise designed to enhance multilateral air operations between the partnered militaries, bringing together more than 2,700 U.S. Airmen, Sailors and Marines who are training alongside approximately 600 combined JASDF and RAAF participants. (Courtesy photo)
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Trilateral training expands life-saving capabilities

Aeromedical Evacuation Airmen from the U.S., Japanese and Australian air forces transport a simulated patient to a U.S. Air Force C-12 Huron as part of annual exercise Cope North Feb. 21, 2017, at Tinian Air Field. Aeromedical evacuation training was conducted on the Huron to familiarize airmen with patient care on a new airframe. Cope North is a long-standing exercise designed to enhance multilateral air operations between the partnered militaries, bringing together more than 2,700 U.S. Airmen, Sailors and Marines who are training alongside approximately 600 combined JASDF and RAAF participants. (Courtesy photo)
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Trilateral training expands life-saving capabilities

Airmen from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Royal Australian Air Force provide simulated treatment to a U.S. Air Force Airman aboard a JASDF C-130 Hercules as training for exercise Cope North Feb. 21, at Tinian Airfield. Airmen from each air force took turns practicing aeromedical evacuation operations aboard each other’s C-130 airframes over three days of training. (Courtesy photo)
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Team Kadena: Cope North on display

U.S. Air Force Maj. Marc Morris, 67th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle pilot, speaks to media Feb. 22, 2017, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. A flightline tour was conducted as an opportunity for reporters to observe operations of annual exercise Cope North. Squadrons from various U.S., Australian and Japanese air force units provided aircraft static displays to reporters, demonstrating their level of commitment and posture to protect and stabilize the Indo-Asia Pacific. Participants from Kadena Air Base included the 909th Air Refueling Squadron and 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Team Kadena: Cope North on display

Leadership from the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron speak to media Feb. 22, 2017, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. International and local reporters had the opportunity to observe static displays of aircraft participating in annual exercise Cope North. The exercise includes 22 total flying units and more than 2,700 personnel from three countries and continues the growth of strong, interoperable relationships within the Indo-Asia Pacific Region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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