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23rd EBS brings bomber support to Diamond Shield 2019

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 5th Maintenance Group wave at a passing Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) C-130 Hercules during Diamond Shield 2019 (DS-19) at RAAF Base Darwin, Australia, March 26, 2019. By regularly exercising their combined capabilities, members of the U.S. Air Force and RAAF are better prepared to respond to disaster events in the Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Zade Vadnais)

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23rd EBS brings bomber support to Diamond Shield 2019

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress taxis on the runway upon returning from a sortie in support of Diamond Shield 2019 (DS-19) at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia, March 26, 2019. Exercises such as DS-19 increase interoperability between the U.S. and its allies in the Pacific region, cultivating more productive and effective partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Zade Vadnais)

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Two nations, one mission: U.S. TACP, Thai CCT join forces

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tim Williams, tactical air control party joint terminal attack controller assigned to the 116th Air Support Operations Squadron, Washington Air National Guard, reviews tactics and procedures prior to calling in a simulated close air support attack during COPE Tiger 19 at Royal Thai Air Force Chandy Range, Thailand, March 15, 2019. Two U.S. Air Force TACP/JTACs conducted a subject matter exchange with three Thai combat control team airmen during COPE Tiger 2019, a two-week multilateral field training exercise. COPE Tiger not only involved flying operations but also offers combat maneuver support opportunities for troops on the ground, utilizing airpower from the U.S. Air Force, Royal Thai air force, and Republic of Singapore air force on a simulated battlefield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)

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Two nations, one mission: U.S. TACP, Thai CCT join forces

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Danny Aboy, tactical air control party joint terminal attack controller with the 116th Air Support Operations Squadron, Washington Air National Guard and Royal Thai air force Flying Officer Jirot Prasoetampaisakul, 2nd Company 3rd Battalion Special Operations combat control team member, observe as a simulated close air support attack is called in during COPE Tiger 19 at Chandy Range, Thailand, March 15, 2019. Two U.S. Air Force TACP/JTACs conducted a subject matter exchange with three Thai combat control team airmen during COPE Tiger 2019, a two-week multilateral field training exercise. COPE Tiger not only involved flying operations but also offers combat maneuver support opportunities for troops on the ground, utilizing airpower from the U.S. Air Force, Royal Thai air force, and Republic of Singapore air force on a simulated battlefield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)

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Two nations, one mission: U.S. TACP, Thai CCT join forces

Royal Thai air force Flying Officer Jirot Prasoetampaisakul, 2nd Company 3rd Battalion Special Operations Combat Control Team member, performs a radio check prior to calling in a simulated close air support attack during COPE Tiger 2019 at Chandy Range, Thailand, March 15, 2019. The subject matter exchange supported COPE Tiger objectives in conjunction with the Air National Guard State Partnership Program, as Thailand is Washington’s state partner. Engagements such as this meet the primary objectives of the SPP by cultivating enduring personal and institutional relationships that enhance, influence and promote a cooperative, mutually beneficial relationship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)

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Two nations, one mission: U.S. TACP, Thai CCT join forces

A COPE Tiger 19 patch is displayed on Royal Thai air force Flying Officer Jirot Prasoetampaisakul, 2nd Company 3rd Battalion Special Operations combat control team member, uniform during COPE Tiger 19 at Chandy Range, Thailand, March 15, 2019. U.S. Air Force tactical air control party joint terminal attack controllers from the 116th Air Support Operations Squadron, Washington Air National Guard, conducted a subject matter exchange with Thai combat control team airmen in support of COPE Tiger 2019, a two-week multilateral field training exercise. COPE Tiger not only involves flying operations but also offers combat maneuver support for troops on the ground, utilizing airpower from the U.S. Air Force, Royal Thai air force, and Republic of Singapore air force on a simulated battlefield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)

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Two nations, one mission: U.S. TACP, Thai CCT join forces

U.S. Air Force tactical air control party joint terminal attack controllers from the 116th Air Support Operations Squadron, Washington Air National Guard, conduct a subject matter exchange with Royal Thai air force combat control team airmen during COPE Tiger 2019 at Chandy Range, Thailand, March 15, 2019. COPE Tiger involves flying operations and offers combat maneuver support for troops on the ground, utilizing airpower from the U.S. Air Force, Royal Thai air force, and Republic of Singapore air force on a simulated battlefield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)

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U.S., Japanese and Australian forces conclude COPE North 2019

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kevin Schneider (left), 5th Air Force commander, and Koku Jieitai (Japan Air Self-Defense Force) Lt. Gen. Shigeki Muto, Air Defense commander, exits out of a Koku Jieitai Kawasaki C-2 and is greeted by U.S. base commander and COPE North 19 leadership at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Mar. 7, 2019. CN 19 is a long-standing exercise designed to enhance multilateral air operations amongst partner nations and included humanitarian assistance and disaster relief airlift operations as well as large-force employment. Approximately 2,000 U.S. Airmen, Marines, and Sailors participated alongside approximately 800 Royal Australian air force and Koku Jieitai members during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Xavier Navarro)

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Aircraft from the United States, Australia and Japan participate in an airpower demonstration formation during Cope North 2019 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, March 6, 2019. CN19 is a long-standing exercise designed to enhance multilateral air operations amongst partner nations and includes humanitarian assistance and disaster relief airlift operations as well as large-force employment. Approximately 2,000 U.S. Airmen, Marines, and Sailors participated alongside approximately 800 Royal Australian Air Force and Koku-Jieitai (Japan Air Self Defense Force) members during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Capt. Adam Engelhart)

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Aircraft from the United States and Japan participate in a COPE North 2019 airpower demonstration formation over the Pacific Ocean, March 6, 2019. CN19 is a long-standing exercise designed to enhance multilateral air operations amongst partner nations and includes humanitarian assistance and disaster relief airlift operations as well as large-force employment. Approximately 2,000 U.S. Airmen, Marines, and Sailors participated alongside approximately 800 Royal Australian Air Force and Koku-Jieitai (Japan Air Self Defense Force) members during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Capt. Adam Engelhart)

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Aircraft from the United States, Australia and Japan participate in a COPE North 2019 airpower demonstration formation over the Pacific Ocean, March 6, 2019. CN19 is a long-standing exercise designed to enhance multilateral air operations amongst partner nations and includes humanitarian assistance and disaster relief airlift operations as well as large-force employment. Approximately 2,000 U.S. Airmen, Marines, and Sailors participated alongside approximately 800 Royal Australian Air Force and Koku-Jieitai (Japan Air Self Defense Force) members during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Capt. Adam Engelhart)

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Aircraft from the United States, Australia and Japan participate in a COPE North 2019 airpower demonstration formation off the coast of Guam, March 6, 2019. CN19 is a long-standing exercise designed to enhance multilateral air operations amongst partner nations and includes humanitarian assistance and disaster relief airlift operations as well as large-force employment. Approximately 2,000 U.S. Airmen, Marines, and Sailors participated alongside approximately 800 Royal Australian air force and Koku Jieitai (Japan Air Self Defense Force) members during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Capt. Adam Engelhart)

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U.S., Australian Air Force members inspire generation

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Connor Howard, an F-22 Raptor pilot with the 90th Fighter Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, hands out souvenirs to students from Lara Primary School in Geelong, Victoria, Australia, Feb. 26, 2019. Howard visited the school ahead of the 2019 Australian International Aerospace & Defence Exposition and Airshow (AVALON 19). (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sergio A. Gamboa)

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U.S., Australian Air Force members inspire generation

Royal Australian Air Force Flying Officer Claire Hastings, assigned to No. 28 Squadron, Her Majesty's Australian Ship Harman, Canberra, Australia, talks to Lara Primary School students in Geelong, Victoria, Australia, Feb. 26, 2019. Hastings talked to students about her daily job performance, her life before the air force and the upcoming 2019 Australian International Aerospace & Defence Exposition and Airshow (AVALON 19). (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sergio A. Gamboa)

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U.S., Australian Air Force members inspire generation

U.S. Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force members talk to Lara Primary School students in Geelong, Victoria, Australia, Feb. 26, 2019. During their visit, students learned about the two air forces, asked questions and received souvenirs from the 2019 Australian International Aerospace & Defence Exposition and Airshow (AVALON 19), like pencils, stickers and posters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sergio A. Gamboa)

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U.S., Australian Air Force members inspire generation

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Connor Howard, an F-22 Raptor pilot with the 90th Fighter Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, hands out souvenirs to students from Lara Primary School in Geelong, Victoria, Australia, Feb. 26, 2019. Howard visited the school ahead of the 2019 Australian International Aerospace & Defence Exposition and Airshow (AVALON 19). (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sergio A. Gamboa)

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U.S., Australian Air Force members inspire generation

Royal Australian Air Force Flying Officer Olivia Little, electronic warfare officer with the No. 6 Squadron, Amberly, Queensland, Australia, and U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Connor Howard, an F-22 Raptor pilot with the 90th Fighter Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, talk to Lara Primary School students in Geelong, Victoria, Australia, Feb. 26, 2019. The U.S. and Australian Air Force teamed up to visit students and talk about their jobs and answer Air Force questions from students. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sergio A. Gamboa)

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 35th Fighter Squadron, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, arrives in preparation for Exercise Cobra Gold 2019 at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, Feb. 6, 2019. Cobra Gold provides a venue for U.S. and partner nations to advance interoperability and increase partner capacity in planning and executing complex and realistic multinational force and combined task force operations. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Valencia McNeal)

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U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Cameron Fierro, 35th Fighter Squadron pilot, greets Royal Thai Air Force squadron leader Suppawath Boonarch for Exercise Cobra Gold 2019 at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, Feb. 6 2019. Cobra Gold is the largest Theater Security Cooperation exercise in the Indo-Pacific region and is an integral part of the U.S. commitment to strengthen engagement in the region. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Valencia McNeal)

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B-2s prepped for training mission

Senior Airman Michael C. Goodell, 509th Munitions Squadron weapons maintenance, deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, prepares inert munitions for a B-2 Spirit bomber training mission at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan. 17, 2019. Three B-2 bombers and more than 200 Airmen deployed here in support of U.S. Strategic Command’s Bomber Task Force mission. Bomber aircraft regularly rotate through the Indo-Pacific region to integrate capabilities with key regional partners and maintain a high state of aircrew proficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Barley)

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