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Cope North 09-1

(top) Sgt. Masatsugo Yamaguchi and Sgt. Kohichi Swirakata both Japanese Air Self Defense Force maintainers place intake covers on an E2-C Feb. 5 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam during Cope North 09-1 after a local area mission. Navy EA-6B Prowlers from VAQ-136 Carrier Air Wing Five, Atsugi, Japan along with Japan Air Self Defense Force F-2s from the 6th Squadron, Tsuiki Air Base and E-2Cs fighter airborne control aircraft will join forward deployed USAF F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 18th Aggressor Squadron, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, B-52 Stratofortress' currently deployed to Andersen from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron will participate in this year's Cope North exercise Feb. 2-13. This is the first iteration of a regularly scheduled joint and bilateral exercise and is part of the on-going series of exercises designed to enhance air operations in defense of Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald) released
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Cope North 09-1

Sgt. Masatsugo Yamaguchi, aircraft maintainer, Japan Air Self Defense Force inspects an E2-C aircraft Feb. 5 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam during Cope North 09-1 after a local area mission. Units from the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy and the Japan Air Self Defense Force will participate in exercise Cope North 09-1 at Andersen from 2-13 Feb. The exercise is the first iteration of a regularly scheduled joint and bilateral exercise and is part of the on-going series of exercises designed to enhance air operations in defense of Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald) released
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Cope North 09-1

Japanese Air Self Defense Force maintainers, 601st Squadron, Misawa Air Base Japan tow an E-2C aircraft Feb. 5 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam during Cope North 09-1. Navy EA-6B Prowlers from VAQ-136 Carrier Air Wing Five, Atsugi, Japan along with Japan Air Self Defense Force F-2s from the 6th Squadron, Tsuiki Air Base and E-2Cs fighter airborne control aircraft joined forward deployed USAF F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 18th Aggressor Squadron, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, and B-52 Stratofortress' currently deployed to Andersen from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron for Cope North exercise Feb. 2-13. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald) released
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JASDF F-2s launch during Cope North 09-1

The E-2Cs join more than 20 other aircraft, including Aggressor F-16 Fighting Falcons, B-52 Stratofortress', Navy EA-6Bs, and JASDF F-2s. Cope North is a regularly scheduled exercise scheduled for Feb.2-13 designed to enhance U.S. and Japanese air operations in defense of Japan. This is the ninth time that the JASDF has been to Andersen forthe exercise, and the fourth time that they have used live ordnance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Whitney)
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Cope North

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - Japan Air Self-Defense airmen prepare for flightline operations here Feb. 5. Japan Air Self Defense F-2s from the 6th Squadron, Tsuiki Air Base and E-2Cs from the 601st Squadron, Misawa Air Base, Japan, joined forward deployed USAF F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 18th Aggressor Squadron, Eielson AFB, Alaska, Navy EA-6B Prowlers from VAQ-136 Carrier Air Wing Five, Atsugi, Japan, and B-52 Stratofortress currently deployed to Andersen from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron to participate in Cope North exercise Feb. 2-13. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nichelle Griffiths)
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Cope North

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - A Japan Air Self Defense Force Ammunition Squadron armament specialist loads an M-117 on a JASDF F-2 during Cope North here Feb. 5. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nichelle Griffiths)
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Cope North

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - Japan Air Self Defense Force Ammunition Squadron armament specialists transport M-117 ordnance to a JASDF F2 fighter during Cope North here Feb. 5. Cope North is a bilateral exercise designed to enhance U.S. and Japanese air operations in defense of Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nichelle Griffiths)
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Cope North

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - Japan Air Self Defense Force Ammunition Squadron armament specialists transport M-117 ordnance to a JASDF F2 fighter during Cope North here Feb. 5. Cope North is a bilateral exercise designed to enhance U.S. and Japanese air operations in defense of Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nichelle Griffiths)
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Cope North

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - Japan Air Self Defense Force armament specialists work together to load an M-117 ordnance for a Cope North exercise here Feb. 5. This will be the tenth time the United States and Japan have held a Cope North exercise on Guam, and it will be the fourth time that the JASDF will use live ordinance.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Courtney Witt)(released)
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Cope North

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - Japan Air Self Defense Force F2-X's line up for take-off here during an exercise for Cope North Feb. 5. The exercise has been in the planning stages for several months and bears no connection to any real-world events. This will be the tenth time the United States and Japan have held a Cope North exercise on Guam, and it will be the fourth time that the JASDF will use live ordinance.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Courtney Witt)(released)
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Cope North

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - Japan Air Self Defense Force F2-X pilot, from the 6th Squadron, Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, taxi's down before take off here during a Cope North exercise Feb. 5. The Cope North exercise is one of the longest-running series of exercises in the Pacific theater. Since the first Cope North exercise in 1978, thousands of American and Japanese personnel have honed skills that are vital to maintaining a high level of readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Courtney Witt)(released)
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Cope North

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - Japan Air Self Defense Force F2-X taxi's down the runway here during an exercise for Cope North Feb. 5. Cope North 09-1 is the first iteration of a regularly scheduled joint and bilateral exercise and is part of the on-going series of exercises designed to enhance air operations in defense of Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Courtney Witt)(released)
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Cope North

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - Japan Air Self Defense Force gather together for a quick group photo on the flightline here in front of their own F2-X fighter jet from the 6th Squadron, Tsuiki Air Base, Japan Feb. 5. JASDF squadrons are participating in Cope North, an exercise designed to enhance U.S. and Japanese air operations in defense of Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Courtney Witt)(released)
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Cope North

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - Japan Air Self Defense Force air crew members direct and watch as the pilots extend the wings on a E-2C Hawkeye here after returning from an exercise during Cope North Feb. 5. The large 24ft diameter circular antenna radome above the rear fuselage is a radar system that is capable of tracking more than 2,000 targets and controlling the interception of 40 hostile targets. One radar sweep covers six million cubic miles. The radar's total radiation aperture control antenna reduces sidelobes and is robust against electronic countermeasures. It is capable of detecting aircraft at ranges greater than 550km. The E-2Cs are deployed to Guam from the 601st Squadron, Misawa Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Courtney Witt)(released)
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Cope North

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - Japan Air Self Defense Force air crew member checks the wheel systems of an E-2C Hawkeye after landing here during an exercise for Cope North Feb. 5. The aircraft is operated by a crew of five, with the pilot and co-pilot on the flight deck and the combat information centre officer, air control officer and radar operator stations located in the rear fuselage directly beneath the rotodome. The E-2Cs are deployed to Guam from the 601st Squadron, Misawa Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Courtney Witt)(released)
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Cope North

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - Japan Air Self Defense Force Crew Chief gives a thumbs up to a JASDF E-2C Hawkeye pilot during an exercise here for Cope North Feb 5. The primary role of the E-2C Hawkeye aircraft is an all-weather airborne early-warning aircraft. From an operating altitude above 25,000ft, the Hawkeye warns of approaching air threats and provides threat identification and positional data to fighter aircraft. Secondary roles include strike command and control, surveillance, guidance of search and rescue missions and as a relay to extend the range of communications. The E-2Cs are deployed to Guam from the 601st Squadron, Misawa Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Courtney Witt)(released)
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Cope North

U.S. Navy Lt. j.g. Richard Rosenbush, electronic counter measures operator makes a final look over of an EA-6B Prowler, Feb. 3 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam prior to a local area mission during exercise Cope North 09-1. Navy EA-6B Prowlers from VAQ-136 Carrier Air Wing Five, Atsugi, Japan along with Japan Air Self Defense Force F-2s from the 6th Squadron, Tsuiki Air Base and E-2Cs from the 601st Squadron, Misawa Air Base will join forward deployed USAF F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 18th Aggressor Squadron, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, B-52 Stratofortress' currently deployed to Andersen AFB, Guam from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron will participate in this year's Cope North exercise Feb. 2-13, with a focus on interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald)
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Cope North

Petty Officer1st Class Christopher Carr, aviation electricians mate works on a EA-6B Prowler leading edge flap Feb. 3 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam after a local area mission during exercise Cope North 09-1. Navy EA-6B Prowlers from VAQ-136 Carrier Air Wing Five, Atsugi, Japan along with Japan Air Self Defense Force F-2s from the 6th Squadron, Tsuiki Air Base and E-2Cs from the 601st Squadron, Misawa Air Base will join forward deployed USAF F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 18th Aggressor Squadron, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, B-52 Stratofortress' currently deployed to Andersen AFB, Guam from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron will participate in this year's Cope North exercise Feb. 2-13, with a focus on interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald)
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Cope North

(left) Petty Officer 3rd class Curtis Chambers aviation technician, (center) Airman 1st Class Charles Robar, fuels specialist 36th Logistics Readiness Squadron and Petty Officer 3rd Jason Chadderton, aviation machinist mate remove a fuel hose Feb. 3 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam prior to a EA-6B Prowler local area mission during exercise Cope North 09-1. Prowlers from VAQ-136 Carrier Air Wing Five, Atsugi, Japan along with Japan Air Self Defense Force F-2s from the 6th Squadron, Tsuiki Air Base and E-2Cs from the 601st Squadron, Misawa Air Base will join forward deployed USAF F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 18th Aggressor Squadron, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, B-52 Stratofortress' currently deployed to Andersen AFB, Guam from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron will participate in this year's Cope North exercise Feb. 2-13. Cope North 09-1 is the first iteration of a regularly scheduled joint and bilateral exercise and is part of the on-going series of exercises designed to enhance air operations in defense of Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald)
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Cope North

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd class Curtis Chambers avionics technician performs pre-flight checks on an EA-6B Prowler, Feb. 3 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam after a local area mission during exercise Cope North 09-1. Navy EA-6B Prowlers from VAQ-136 Carrier Air Wing Five, Atsugi, Japan along with Japan Air Self Defense Force F-2s from the 6th Squadron, Tsuiki Air Base and E-2Cs from the 601st Squadron, Misawa Air Base will join forward deployed USAF F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 18th Aggressor Squadron, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, B-52 Stratofortress' currently deployed to Andersen AFB, Guam from the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron will participate in this year's Cope North exercise Feb. 2-13, with a focus on interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald) released
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