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U.S. Air Force Capt. Jake “Primo” Impellizzeri, Pacific Air Forces’ F-16 Demonstration Team commander, performs a high-speed pass during the Cope West 19 open house at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Manado, Indonesia June 22, 2019. The Cope West 19 open house was one of many events throughout 2019 celebrating the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Indonesia. The Cope West 19 open house provided an opportunity for the local communities around Manado to engage with their nation’s military and a key partnering nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A Hutto)
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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron from Misawa Air Base, Japan, space out the rollers on a mobile aircraft arresting system (MAAS) cable at the Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Manado, Indonesia, June 17, 2019. The small rollers keep the cable up off the runway so the hook can grab it. Six MAAS technicians forward deployed to Indonesia in support of Cope West 19.The MAAS is designed to ensure pilots land and take-off safely in the event of an in-flight emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Air Superority

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter pilot flies alongside two Indonesian air force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter pilots over the Sam Ratulangi International Airport in Manado, Indonesia, during COPE West 19, June 20, 2019. COPE West is a recurring exercise dating back to 1989, and this year marks the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Indonesia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Fly like a falcon

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter pilot flies alongside two Indonesian air force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter pilots over Manado, Indonesia, during COPE West 19, June 20, 2019. COPE West is a two-week, Pacific Air Forces-sponsored, bilateral exercise designed to advance interoperability and build upon already established partnerships between U.S. military forces and the Indonesian air force. The exercise affords both countries with opportunities to exchange techniques in aircraft generation and recovery, close air support training and air-to-air fighter training as well as host subject-matter expert exchange across various career fields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Flying with a view

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter pilot flies alongside two Indonesian air force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter pilots off the coast of Manado, Indonesia, during COPE West 19, June 20, 2019. Approximately 100 U.S. service members and six F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 14th Fighter Squadron, based out of Misawa Air Base, Japan, integrated with six F-16s from the Indonesian air force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Out of many, one

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter pilot flies alongside two Indonesian air force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter pilots off the coast Manado, Indonesia, during COPE West 19, June 20, 2019. COPE West is a bilateral exercise designed to advance interoperability and continue to build partnerships between the U.S. and Indonesian militaries. This year’s iteration highlights the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Distinguished guests wait for the COPE West 19 opening ceremony to begin at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Indonesia, June 17, 2019. COPE West 19 further strengthened the close partnership between the U.S. and Indonesia and highlighted 70 years of U.S.-Indonesian diplomatic relations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Opening remarks

Indonesian air force Col. Satriyo Utomo, 3rd Wing base commander, and U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Kirmis, 13th Air Expeditionary Group commander, provide remarks during the COPE West 19 opening ceremony at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Indonesia, June 17, 2019. U.S. forces routinely conduct operations, exercises and training missions with other countries in the Indo-Pacific. These regional engagements are focused on improving interoperability and familiarization with allies and partners to safeguard the freedom of the seas and overflight in international airspace, deter conflict and coercion and promote regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Patch exchange

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jared Morris, 14th Fighter Squadron Cope West 19 project officer, receives a patch from Indonesian air force Col. Satriyo Utomo, 3rd Wing base commander, during the COPE West 19 opening ceremony at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Indonesia, June 17, 2019. COPE West is a recurring exercise that has taken place since 1989. This year marks the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and Indonesia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Inspection of the troops

Indonesian air force Col. Satriyo Utomo, 3rd Wing base commander, and U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Kirmis, 13th Air Expeditionary Group commander, conduct a review of the troops as part of the COPE West 19 opening ceremony at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Indonesia, June 17, 2019. The exercise afforded both countries the opportunity to exchange techniques in aircraft generation and recovery, close air support training and air-to-air fighter training as well as host subject-matter expert exchange across various career fields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Universal military bearing

Indonesian service members display military bearing during the Cope West 19 opening ceremony at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Indonesia, June 17, 2019. COPE West 19 further strengthened the close partnership between the U.S. and Indonesia and highlighted 70 years of U.S.-Indonesian diplomatic relations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Multi-colored formation

U.S. Air Force and Indonesian service members display military bearing during the COPE West 19 opening ceremony at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Indonesia, June 17, 2019. Approximately 100 U.S. service members from the 14th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, 35th Fighter Wing, Misawa Air Base, Japan integrated six U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcons with six F-16 aircraft from the Indonesian air force 3rd Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Stronger together

U.S. Air Force and Indonesian service members stand at parade rest during the COPE West 19 opening ceremony at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Indonesia, June 17, 2019. U.S. forces routinely conduct operations, exercises and training missions with other countries in the Indo-Pacific. These regional engagements are focused on improving interoperability and familiarization with allies and partners to safeguard the freedom of the seas and overflight in international airspace, deter conflict and coercion and promote regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Media frenzy

Distinguished guests from the COPE West 19 opening ceremony pause for a group photo at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Indonesia, June 17, 2019. COPE West is a two-week Pacific Air Forces-sponsored, bilateral exercise designed to advance interoperability and build upon already established partnerships between U.S. military forces and Indonesian air forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Thank you for your service

U.S. Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces commander, coins Staff Sgt. David Hinojosa, a 35th Communications Squadron cyber transport technician, for his contributions during COPE Tiger 19 at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, March 22, 2019. Hinojosa was the first Misawa Air Base Airman to successfully operate a communications fly away kit at a temporary duty location, streamlining the communication abilities of forward-deployed members. A CFK is a networking system providing simultaneous access to secure voice, video and data resources for one convergence and three secure networks via satellite. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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A moment with his team

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Hinojosa, a 35th Communications Squadron cyber transport technician, and fellow COPE Tiger 2019 participants pause for a photo at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, March 21, 2019. Hinojosa was the first Misawa Air Base Airman to successfully operate a communications fly away kit at a temporary duty location, streamlining the communication abilities of forward-deployed members. A CFK is a networking system providing simultaneous access to secure voice, video and data resources for one convergence and three secure networks via satellite. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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This button right here

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jason Allchin, left, a 35th Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance, and escape specialist, explains how to use GPS tools to Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, the U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, right, during his visit to Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 26, 2019. SERE frequently briefs and explains all survival equipment to F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots, ensuring their survival in case of an in-flight emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Thumbs up

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, left, the U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, gives a ‘thumbs up’ to Staff Sgt. Allen Lebo, right, the assistant NCO-in-charge, and Tech. Sgt. Travis Tillman, center, the equipment NCO-in-charge, both with the 14th Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 26, 2019. AFE tested Schneider’s helmet and mask, survival vest and anti-exposure suit to ensure he could safely perform all in-flight maneuvers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Ice melt transfer

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, the U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, uses a crane to lift ice melt to a truck while Senior Airman Samuel Hooper, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and equipment journeyman, spectates at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 26, 2019. During his visit to Misawa, Schneider was able to see first-hand how Airmen accomplish their unit’s day-to-day mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Happy faces

U.S. Air Force members from the 35th Fighter Wing pause for a photo with Lt. Gen. Kevin Schneider, the U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, during his visit to Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 26, 2019. Schneider visited the base for the first time as the USFJ and 5AF commander, in order to familiarize himself with unit’s mission and capabilities from across the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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