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)
Two U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornets with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA (AW)) 225, taxi down the flight line to begin 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. 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)An Indonesian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon taxis down the flight line to begin 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. 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 situations and further strengthening their relationship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA (AW)) 225, taxis down the flight line during 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. 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)
