A Japan Air Self Defense Force F-35A Lightning II pilot maintains contact with a KC-135 Stratotanker during aerial refueling as part of exercise Cope North 2025, Feb. 10, 2025, over the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility. The exercise provides unique opportunities to integrate various forces into joint, coalition and trilateral training from simulated forward operating bases. The United States’ relationships and increased operational capabilities with allies and partners are vital to preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Hansford)
Date Taken: | 02.10.2025 |
Date Posted: | 02.12.2025 19:49 |
Photo ID: | 8868798 |
VIRIN: | 250210-F-AI717-1146 |
Resolution: | 3091x2057 |
Size: | 470.96 KB |
Location: | ANDERSEN AFB, GU |
Web Views: | 40 |
Downloads: | 10 |
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