MANADO, Indonesia -- 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)