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An aircrew from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron discuss pre-flight details Feb. 13, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. KC-135 Stratotankers from Kadena flew to Anderson Air Force Base, Guam, to participate in the 88th iteration of Cope North, an annual exercise that enables regional forces to train together to enhance readiness and war-fighting integration. (U.S. Air Force photo by SrA John Linzmeier)


18th Wing Airmen join fellow Airmen, Australia, Japan for multilateral exercise

An aircrew from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron discuss pre-flight details Feb. 13, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. KC-135 Stratotankers from Kadena flew to Anderson Air Force Base, Guam, to participate in the 88th iteration of Cope North, an annual exercise that enables regional forces to train together to enhance readiness and war-fighting integration. (U.S. Air Force photo by SrA John Linzmeier)

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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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Exercise Cope North 17 participants on the Andersen Air Force Base, Guam flightline Feb. 15, 2017. The exercise includes 22 total flying units and more than 1,700 personnel from three countries and continues the growth of strong, interoperable relationships within the Indo-Asia-Pacific Region through integration of airborne and land-based command and control assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keith James)
U.S. service members, Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Royal Australian Air Force Airmen gather for an orientation briefing Feb. 15, 2017, on the first day of exercise Cope North 17 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The annual exercise serves as a keystone event promoting security throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific region by enabling regional forces to hone vital readiness skills critical to maintaining regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by SrA John Linzmeier)
Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airmen observe an F-15 Eagle from the 67th Fighter Squadron Feb. 15, 2017, at Anderson Air Base, Guam. Members from the U.S. Military, JASDF, and Royal Australian Air Force had the opportunity to view their counterpart's aircraft up close during the first day of exercise Cope North 17. (U.S. Air Force photo by SrA John Linzmeier)
Senior Airman John Linzmeier
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