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190628-F-MA978-1085

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Ryan Okahara, the Hawaii Air National Guard commander and Indonesia Air Force Air First Marshal Widyargo Ikoputra, the Iswahjudi Air Force Base commander, receives a brief from F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots from both nations prior to the Cope West 19 closing ceremony at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Manado, Indonesia, June 28. Over the course of the two-week exercise, the two services flew a combined total of 130 sorties, affording both countries the opportunity to exchange knowledge and tactical consideration in modern air combat warfare during close air support training and air-to-air fighter training. Simultaneously, eight subject-matter expert exchanges occurred across various career fields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Hutto)
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Be a buddy to heal wounded

Airmen with the 35th Medical Group teach self-aid buddy care to 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron Airmen during an agile combat employment exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 28, 2019. Nearly 75 LRS Airmen learned the tools and techniques needed to save lives in case of a real-real-world scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase)
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Hide between the walls

U.S. Air Force Airman Christopher Fuller, a 35th Security Forces Squadron entry controller, hides behind a shipping container during an agile combat employment exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 28, 2019. Fuller taught the 35th Logistic Readiness Squadron how to move, shoot and communicate and how to apply their newly-learned skills to realistic training scenarios, such as clearing buildings and shooting techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase)
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Prone to shooting reflections

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dylan White, a 35th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, lies in the “prone” position during an agile combat employment exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 28, 2019. White taught 35th Logistic Readiness Squadron how to move, shoot and communicate and helped them apply their newly-learned skills to realistic training scenarios, such as clearing buildings and shooting techniques during ACE. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase)
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Marching in the middle of the rain

Airmen with the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron ruck in the rain during an agile combat employment exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 28, 2019. The members performed a loose formation ruck to “Camp Defender,” where they learned how to move, shoot and communicate during realistic training scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase)
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Formed up to reform skills

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Shawntia Green, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron logistics planner, holds her unit’s squadron flag in formation at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 28, 2019. Green, along with roughly 75 members throughout LRS joined forces to participate in an agile combat employment exercise. They linked up with the 35th Medical Group and the 35th Security Forces Squadron who created realistic scenarios for personnel, enhancing their self-aid buddy care skills and introducing proper building clearance procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase)
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Forest greenery and gear

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Victoria Johnson, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron property counselor, listens to instructions during an agile combat employment exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 28, 2019. Airmen from the 35th LRS participated in multiple exercises throughout the day, fortifying their self-aid buddy care skills and learning proper building clearance procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase)
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Learning to rock the ruck

Airmen with the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron practice formation drills during an agile combat employment exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 28, 2019. The members practiced shooting techniques at “Camp Defender,” where they learned how to move, shoot and communicate during realistic training scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase)
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190622-F-MA978-1510

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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190617-F-MA978-1057

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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DV section

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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