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Team Kadena: Cope North on display

Reporters tour a static display of an E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System from the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron Feb. 22, 2017, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Media teams were provided close-up looks at some of the many airframes that are participating in exercise Cope North, comprised of aircraft from the U.S., Japan and Australian air forces. Cope North is an annual exercise which serves as a keystone event to promote stability and security throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific by enabling regional forces to hone vital readiness skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier/unreleased)
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909th ARS refuels Cope North

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron during annual exercise Cope North, Feb. 21, 2017. Cope North provides an opportunity to train and increase combat readiness and interoperability between partnered forces. Stratotankers have provided the core aerial refueling capability for the United States Air Force for more than 60 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier/released)
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909th ARS refuels Cope North

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron, receives fuel from a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker Feb. 21, 2017 off the coast of Guam. Both aircraft units are training among Japan Air Self-Defense Force, Royal Australian Air Force and other U.S. Pacific Command units to participate in exercise Cope North. The 909th ARS is located at Kadena Air Base, Japan, and has 15 Stratotankers that deploy to worldwide destinations, providing global reach for U.S. and allied aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier/released)
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909th ARS refuels Cope North

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 14th Fighter Squadron from Misawa Air Base, Japan, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker during Cope North, Feb. 21, 2017. Cope North is an annual exercise which enables regional forces to hone vital readiness skills. Through air refueling operations, U.S. Air Force and allied aircraft have the capability to deter threats and promote security across the Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier/released)
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909th ARS refuels Cope North

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron receives fuel from a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during annual exercise Cope North, Feb. 21, 2017. The 909th ARS’s motto is ‘Always There,’ symbolizing the squadron’s constant presence and devotion to support allies and partners throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier/released)
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909th ARS refuels Cope North

U.S. Air Force Capt. Brian Navin, 909th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, guides reporters toward an aircraft Feb. 21, 2017, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Media teams visited Andersen to observe Cope North, an annual exercise designed to increase interoperability between the U.S., Japan and Australian air forces. The 909th ARS provided a flight for the visitors aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker for an observation of air-refueling operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier/released)
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909th ARS refuels Cope North

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Voorhees, 909th Air Refueling Squadron instructor boom operator, provides a safety brief to local and foreign reporters aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker Feb. 21, 2017, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Reporters flew with the 909th ARS to observe air refueling operations during trilateral exercise Cope North. The exercise is held annually to improve combat readiness, develop synergistic humanitarian assistance, disaster relief operations, and 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/released)
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909th ARS refuels Cope North

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Voorhees, 909th Air Refueling Squadron instructor boom operator, prepares to conduct in-flight refueling aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker Feb, 21, 2017, off the coast of Guam. Twenty-two flying units, including the 909th ARS, are on Andersen Air Force Base to participate in annual exercise Cope North. Boom operators have the ability to pump thousands of pounds of fuel to any capable aircraft while thousands of feet above the ground. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier/released)
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‘Fighting Cocks’ take to the sky for Cope North 17

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Maxwell Seley, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, waits for an F-15 Eagle pilot to start an aircraft’s engine during annual exercise Cope North Feb. 20, 2017, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Maintenance Airmen keep aircraft running safely and effectively which enables Pacific Air Force units, such as the 67th FS, to provide protection and stability throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier/released)
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‘Fighting Cocks’ take to the sky for Cope North 17

A U.S. Air Force crew chief from the 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit waits for an F-15 Eagle pilot to start an aircraft’s engine during annual exercise Cope North Feb. 20, 2017, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The maintenance performed by Airmen around-the-clock is essential for keeping aircraft running safely and effectively. Maintenance Airmen also enable Pacific Air Force units, such as the 67th FS, to protect and stabilize the Indo-Asia Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier/released)
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‘Fighting Cocks’ take to the sky for Cope North 17

U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagles from the 67th Fighter Squadron taxi down the flightline Feb. 20, 2017, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The aircraft temporarily relocated to Guam to train and conduct simulated combat scenarios with regional allies and partners. Cope North is an annual exercise which serves as a keystone event to promote stability and security throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific by enabling regional forces to hone vital readiness skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier/released)
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‘Fighting Cocks’ take to the sky for Cope North 17

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle from the 67th Fighter Squadron takes off Feb. 20, 2017, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The 67th FS, from Kadena Air Base, Japan, is conducting an array of flight operations with other units from U.S. Pacific Air Forces, along with the U.S. Navy and Japan and Australian air forces. The annual exercise provides opportunities for allied units to develop combat capabilities, enhance air superiority, electronic warfare, air interdiction, tactical airlift and aerial refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier/released)
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‘Fighting Cocks’ take to the sky for Cope North 17

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dennis Hatcher, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, marshals an F-15 Eagle, from the 67th Fighter Squadron, to the flightline during annual exercise Cope North Feb. 20, 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 by enabling regional forces to hone vital readiness skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier/released)
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‘Fighting Cocks’ take to the sky for Cope North 17

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dennis Hatcher, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, salutes an F-15 Eagle pilot from the 67th Fighter Squadron during annual exercise Cope North Feb. 20, 2017, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Aircraft from the 67th FS, and various units from Kadena Air Base, Japan, are training with other Pacific Air Force units and partners from the U.S. Navy and Japan and Australian air forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier/released)
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‘Fighting Cocks’ take to the sky for Cope North 17

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dennis Hatcher, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, steps away from an F-15 Eagle from the 67th Fighter Squadron after marshaling it out to the taxiway during annual exercise Cope North Feb. 20, 2017, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Through training exercises such as Cope North, the U.S., Japan and Australian air forces develop combat capabilities, enhancing air superiority, electronic warfare, air interdiction, tactical airlift and aerial refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier/released)
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‘Fighting Cocks’ take to the sky for Cope North 17

U.S. Air Force Capt. Lance Coldren, 67th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle pilot, goes over a pre-flight checklist as Airmen from the 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit prep his jet Feb. 20, 2017, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Aircraft and Airmen from Kadena's 67th FS, 909th Air Refueling Squadron, 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron and 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flew to Guam to participate in the 88th iteration of exercise Cope North. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier/released)
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‘Fighting Cocks’ take to the sky for Cope North 17

U.S. Air Force Capt. Lance Coldren, 67th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle pilot, conducts a pre-flight inspection during annual exercise Cope North Feb. 20, 2017, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Cope North provides opportunities for aviators from the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Royal Australian Air Force to practice combat scenarios in a controlled environment to improve tactics and cohesion among allied units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier/released)
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‘Fighting Cocks’ take to the sky for Cope North 17

U.S. Air Force Capt. Lance Coldren, 67th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle pilot, secures his oxygen mask in preparation for a flight during annual exercise Cope North Feb. 20, 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 by enabling regional forces to hone vital readiness skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier/released)
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‘Fighting Cocks’ take to the sky for Cope North 17

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrew Tarnutzer, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, awaits for an F-15 Eagle pilot to start his aircraft’s engine during annual exercise Cope North Feb. 20, 2017, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Maintenance Airmen keep aircraft running safely and effectively which enables Pacific Air Force units, such as the 67th FS, to provide protection and stability throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier/released)
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‘Fighting Cocks’ take to the sky for Cope North 17

U.S. Air Force crew chiefs from the 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit await their cue to marshal an F-15 Eagle from the 67th Fighter Squadron during annual exercise Cope North Feb. 20, 2017, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Cope North provides opportunities for airmen from the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Royal Australian Air Force to practice combat scenarios in a controlled environment to improve tactics and cohesion among allied units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier/released)
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