Cope North 13 showcases humanitarian relief capabilities
U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul Welter, Cope North 13 staff, white force intelligence, discusses humanitarian relief effort training with members of the Japan Air Self Defense Force on Northwest Field, Guam, Feb. 5, 2013. Cope North is a multilateral Pacific Air Forces-sponsored Field Training Exercise (FTX) conducted annually at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The exercise focuses on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief training, air combat tactics and large force employment in an effort to enhance interoperability among U.S., Japan and Australian forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Bruch/RELEASED)