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Cope West 17

22 Nov 2016 | Cpl. Aaron Henson Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

U.S. Marines with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 225 participated in exercise Cope West 17 at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Indonesia, Nov. 1 - 11, 2016. Cope West 17 is a fighter-focused exercise lead by Pacific Air Forces and executed by the U.S. Marine Corps and Indonesian Air Force 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 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 video by Cpl. Aaron Henson)


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