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Maj. Timothy Cooper, pilot with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 225, boards an F/A-18 Hornet in preparation for an air-toair exercise with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force during a bilateral exercise here Oct. 19. The weeklong exercise was an opportunity for Japanese and U.S. forces to improve operational effectiveness and continue to break down communication barriers.
101018-M-8097K-003.jpg Photo By: Lance Cpl. Chris Kutlesa

Oct 17, 2010
Maj. Timothy Cooper, pilot with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 225, boards an F/A-18 Hornet in preparation for an air-toair exercise with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force during a bilateral exercise here Oct. 19. The weeklong exercise was an opportunity for Japanese and U.S. forces to improve operational effectiveness and continue to break down communication barriers.


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