Keywords: cope cope north 16 copenorth16 f-2 f2 fighter japan jasdf north andersen air force base andersenairforcebase guam gu outdoor A Japanese Air Self-Defense Force maintainer conducts pre-flight checks on JASDF F-2 aircraft from the 3rd Fighter Squadron during Cope North 16, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 11, 2016. Japanese forces are among the 22 total flying units and nearly 3,000 personnel from six countries participating in CN16. The exercise aims to grow strength, interoperability and beneficial relationships within the Indo-Asia-Pacific region through integration of airborne and land-based command and control assets. (Japanese Air Self-Defense Force photo by Master Sgt. Yumi Kanai/Released) A Japanese Air Self-Defense Force maintainer conducts pre-flight checks on JASDF F-2 aircraft from the 3rd Fighter Squadron during Cope North 16, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 11, 2016. Japanese forces are among the 22 total flying units and nearly 3,000 personnel from six countries participating in CN16. The exercise aims to grow strength, interoperability and beneficial relationships within the Indo-Asia-Pacific region through integration of airborne and land-based command and control assets. (Japanese Air Self-Defense Force photo by Master Sgt. Yumi Kanai/Released) |