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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)
161031-M-RP664-0006.JPG Photo By: Cpl. Aaron Henson

Nov 2, 2016
MANADO, Indonesia - 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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