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PACAF, U.S. Marines conclude fighter ops in Cope West 17

U.S. Marines with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 225 and Indonesian Air Force service members pose for a photo with an Indonesian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon during a closing ceremony for exercise Cope West 17 at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Indonesia, Nov. 11, 2016. The combined training offered by this exercise helps prepare the U.S. Marine Corps and Indonesia Air Force to work together in promoting a peaceful Indo-Asia-Pacific region while practicing close air support and air-to-air training that will enhance their ability to respond to contingencies throughout the region. Both the U.S. F/A-18D Hornets and Indonesian F-16 Fighting Falcons bring unique capabilities affording the associated nations the opportunity to learn and understand each other’s skills, preparing them for real world contingencies and further strengthening their relationship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)
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PACAF, U.S. Marines conclude fighter ops in Cope West 17

Indonesian media interview U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Mike Compton, Air National Guard assistant to the commander, Pacific Air Forces, during a closing ceremony for exercise Cope West 17 at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Indonesia, Nov. 11, 2016. First conducted in 1989, Cope West is a Pacific Air Force lead exercise, normally focusing on airlift, air-land and air drop delivery operation techniques. Cope West 17 is the first fighter-focused exercise in Indonesia in 19 years involving the U.S. Military and the Indonesian Air Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)
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PACAF, U.S. Marines conclude fighter ops in Cope West 17

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA (AW)) 225, takes off from Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Indonesia, during exercise Cope West 17, Nov. 7, 2016. This fighter-focused, bilateral exercise between the U.S. Marine Corps and Indonesian Air Force is designed to enhance the readiness of combined interoperability between the two nations. The squadron plans to complete their unit air-to-air training requirements, which focuses on basic fighter maneuvering, section engaged maneuvering, offensive anti-air warfare and active air defense versus the Indonesian Air Force to increase situational readiness, interoperability, knowledge and partnership between the U.S. and Indonesia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)
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PACAF, U.S. Marines conclude fighter ops in Cope West 17

U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornets with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA (AW)) 225, arrive at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Indonesia, in preparation of exercise Cope West 17, Oct. 27, 2016. This fighter-focused, bilateral exercise between the U.S. Marine Corps and Indonesian Air Force is designed to enhance the readiness of combined interoperability between the two nations. Cope West 17 is the first fighter-focused exercise in 19 years involving the U.S. Marine Corps and Indonesian Air Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Henson)
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PACAF, U.S. Marines conclude fighter ops in Cope West 17

U.S. Marines with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA (AW)) 225, the Indonesian Air Force and representatives from the U.S. Embassy pose for a photo after an opening ceremony to mark the beginning of exercise Cope West 17 at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Indonesia, Nov. 1, 2016. This fighter-focused, bilateral exercise between the U.S. Marine Corps and Indonesian Air Force is designed to enhance the readiness of combined interoperability between the two nations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)
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PACAF, U.S. Marines conclude fighter ops in Cope West 17

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Bryan Boer, a pilot with All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA (AW)) 225, and an Indonesian Air Force pilot, participate in a traditional patch exchange during the Cope West 17 opening ceremony at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Indonesia, Nov. 1, 2016. The Charge de Affairs, Brian McFeeters, replaces the pilots; patches with the Cope West patch, symbolizing the commencement of the exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)
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PACAF, U.S. Marines conclude fighter ops in Cope West 17

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Matthew Martel, Expeditionary Fire Rescue with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171, shows Indonesian Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting personnel different parts of an F/A-18D Hornet at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Indonesia, Oct. 31, 2016. Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA (AW)) 225 is participating in exercise Cope West 17, the first fighter-focused exercise in 19 years involving the U.S. Marine Corps and Indonesian Air Force. This fighter-focused, bilateral exercise is designed to enhance the readiness of combined interoperability between the two nations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Henson)
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PACAF, U.S. Marines conclude fighter ops in Cope West 17

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA (AW)) 225 and an Indonesian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fly in formation during exercise Cope West 17 in Indonesia, Nov. 4, 2016. The combined training offered by this exercise helps prepare the U.S. Marine Corps and Indonesia Air Force to work together in promoting a peaceful Indo-Asia-Pacific region while practicing close air support and air-to-air training that will enhance their ability to respond to contingencies throughout the region. Both the U.S. F/A-18D Hornets and Indonesian F-16 Fighting Falcons bring unique capabilities affording the associated nations the opportunity to learn and understand each other’s skills, preparing them for real world contingencies and further strengthening their relationship. (Courtesy photo by TNI-AU Capt. I Gede Ngurah Satrya Wibawa)
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PACAF, U.S. Marines conclude fighter ops in Cope West 17

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA (AW)) 225 and two Indonesian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons fly in formation during exercise Cope West 17 in Indonesia, Nov. 4, 2016. This fighter-focused, bilateral exercise between the U.S. Marine Corps and Indonesian Air Force is designed to enhance the readiness of combined interoperability between the two nations. Both the U.S. F/A-18D Hornets and Indonesian F-16 Fighting Falcons bring unique capabilities affording the associated countries the opportunity to learn and understand each other’s skills, preparing them for real world contingencies and further strengthening their relationship. (Courtesy photo by TNI-AU Capt. I Gede Ngurah Satrya Wibawa)
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PACAF, U.S. Marines conclude fighter ops in Cope West 17

Expeditionary Fire Rescue Marines with Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171, teach rescue procedures to Indonesian Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting personnel during exercise Cope West 17 at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Indonesia, Nov. 3, 2016. Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA (AW)) 225 is participating in exercise Cope West 17, the first fighter-focused exercise in 19 years involving the U.S. Marine Corps and Indonesian Air Force. The squadron plans to complete their unit air-to-air training requirements, which focuses on basic fighter maneuvering, section engaged maneuvering, offensive anti-air warfare and active air defense versus the Indonesian Air Force to increase situational readiness, interoperability, knowledge and partnership between the U.S. and Indonesia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)
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PACAF, U.S. Marines conclude fighter ops in Cope West 17

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Matthew Martel, Expeditionary Fire Rescue with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171, shows Indonesian Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting personnel different parts of an F/A-18D Hornet at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Indonesia, Oct. 31, 2016. Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA (AW)) 225 is participating in exercise Cope West 17, the first fighter-focused exercise in 19 years involving the U.S. Marine Corps and Indonesian Air Force. This fighter-focused, bilateral exercise is designed to enhance the readiness of combined interoperability between the two nations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Henson)
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PACAF, U.S. Marines conclude fighter ops in Cope West 17

A U.S. Air Force C-130H2 Hercules carrying cargo supporting U.S. Marines during exercise Cope West 17 taxis down the flight line upon arrival to Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Indonesia, Oct. 28, 2016. This fighter-focused, bilateral exercise between the U.S. Marine Corps and Indonesian Air Force is designed to enhance the readiness of combined interoperability between the two nations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Henson)
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