A U.S. Marine F-18 Hornet, from Iwakuni Marine Corps Air Station, Japan, takes off during Max Thunder at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 28, 2013. U.S. Air Force Airmen, U.S. Air Force Airmen, U.S. Marines and Republic of Korea air forces kicked off Max Thunder during the first go, or takeoff. This is the 11th Max Thunder exercise, which fosters bilateral aerial training between the Korea Air Power Team to include the U.S. Air Force, Marine Corps and the Republic of Korea air force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Armando A. Schwier-Morales)