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Cope North joint formation flies over Guam

A B-52 Stratofortress leads two Japan Air Self Defense Force F-2s, two Navy EA-6Bs, and two F-16 Fighting Falcon Aggressors, in a fomration flight over Guam during Cope North 09-1 Feb. 10. Cope North is an annual bilateral exercise between U.S. and Japanese forces held at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, designed to increase interoperability between the two forces in defense of Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Whitney)
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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 F-2 maintainers salute as a pilot taxis for take-off. The maintainers are deployed to Andersen from the 6th Squadron, Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, to participate in Cope North a bilateral exercise between Japan and the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nichelle Griffiths)
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Pacific Theater Operation Tropic Fury

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- A B-52 Stratofortress from Minot AFB, N.D. flies over the Pacific Ocean Jan. 29 during exercise Tropic Fury during a live drop mission. The B-52 dropped 250 lb. M-117 ordnance. The exercise was developed to train aircrew on the use of conventional air launched crew missiles and joint air-to-surface standoff missile conventional weapon systems. The B-52 is deployed to Andersen AFB, Guam, with the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron and is part of a continous bomber presence in the region. The bomber rotation to Andersen is aimed at enhancing regional security and demonstrating U.S. commitment to the Pacific region. The Air Force will continue to rotate bombers and fighters on a regular basis to ensure regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald)
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Pacific Theater Operation Tropic Fury

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- A B-52 Stratofortress from Minot AFB, N.D. flies over the Pacific Ocean Jan. 29 during exercise Tropic Fury during a live drop mission. The B-52 dropped 250 lb. M-117 ordnance. The exercise was developed to train aircrew on the use of conventional air launched crew missiles and joint air-to-surface standoff missile conventional weapon systems. The B-52 is deployed to Andersen AFB, Guam, with the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron and is part of a continous bomber presence in the region. The bomber rotation to Andersen is aimed at enhancing regional security and demonstrating U.S. commitment to the Pacific region. The Air Force will continue to rotate bombers and fighters on a regular basis to ensure regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald)
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Pacific Theater Operation Tropic Fury

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- A B-52 Stratofortress from Minot AFB, N.D. flies over the Pacific Ocean Jan. 29 during exercise Tropic Fury during a live drop mission. The B-52 dropped 250 lb. M-117 ordnance. The exercise was developed to train aircrew on the use of conventional air launched crew missiles and joint air-to-surface standoff missile conventional weapon systems. The B-52 is deployed to Andersen AFB, Guam, with the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron and is part of a continous bomber presence in the region. The bomber rotation to Andersen is aimed at enhancing regional security and demonstrating U.S. commitment to the Pacific region. The Air Force will continue to rotate bombers and fighters on a regular basis to ensure regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald)
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Pacific Theater Operation Tropic Fury

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE: B-52 Stratofortess pilot Capt. Nathan Mott (left), and co-pilot 1st. Lt. Mathew Spinelli fly over the Farallon de Medinilla Target Range during exercise Tropical Fury. The exercise was developed to train aircrew on the use of conventional air launched crew missiles and joint air-to-surface standoff missile conventional weapon systems. Both pilots are deployed from Minot AFB, N.D. to Andersen AFB. Guam, with the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald)
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Pacific Theater Operation Tropic Fury

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- Capt. Patrick Applegate, 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, removes ground safety pins on a MAU-12 Jan. 29, prior to a B-52 Stratofortress live drop mission for exercise Tropic Fury over the Farallon de Medinilla Target Range. The B-52 dropped live M-117 ordnance during the exercise. Tropic Fury was developed to train aircrew on the use of conventional air launched crew missiles and joint air-to-surface standoff missile conventional weapon systems. The B-52 is deployed from Minot AFB, N.D., to Andersen AFB, Guam, with the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron. Training missions such as this one ensure the maintenance and aircrew both perform real world tactics and defensive measures by loading and dropping live weapons on target. The bomber's participation in constant training helps emphasize the U.S. bomber presence, demonstrating U.S. commitment to the Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald)
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Pacific Theater Operation Tropic Fury

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- Capt. Patrick Applegate, 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, removes ground safety pins on a MAU-12 Jan. 29, prior to a B-52 Stratofortress live drop mission for exercise Tropic Fury over the Farallon de Medinilla Target Range. The B-52 dropped live M-117 ordnance during the exercise. Tropic Fury was developed to train aircrew on the use of conventional air launched crew missiles and joint air-to-surface standoff missile conventional weapon systems. The B-52 is deployed from Minot AFB, N.D., to Andersen AFB, Guam, with the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron. Training missions such as this one ensure the maintenance and aircrew both perform real world tactics and defensive measures by loading and dropping live weapons on target. The bomber's participation in constant training helps emphasize the U.S. bomber presence, demonstrating U.S. commitment to the Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald)
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Pacific Theater Operation Tropic Fury

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- A KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a B-52 Stratofortress from Minot AFB, N.D., over the Pacific Ocean Jan. 22 during exercise Tropic Fury. The exercise was developed to train aircrew on the use of conventional air launched crew missiles and joint air to surface standoff missile conventional weapon systems. The B-52 is deployed to Andersen AFB, Guam, with the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron and is part of a continous bomber presence in the region. The KC-135 is deployed to Andersen from 434th Air Refueling Wing, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., supporting Pacific theater refueling operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald)
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Pacific Theater Operation Tropic Fury

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- A B-52 Stratofortress from Minot AFB, N.D. flies over the Pacific Ocean Jan. 22 during exercise Tropic Fury. The exercise was developed to train aircrew on the use of conventional air launched crew missiles and joint air-to-surface standoff missile conventional weapon systems. The B-52 is deployed to Andersen AFB, Guam, with the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron and is part of a continous bomber presence in the region. The bomber rotation to Andersen is aimed at enhancing regional security and demonstrating U.S. commitment to the Pacific region. The Air Force will continue to rotate bombers and fighters on a regular basis to ensure regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald released)
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Pacific Theater Operation Tropic Fury

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - B-52 Stratofortess pilot Capt. Nathan Mott (left), and co-pilot Capt. Mark Pindar move into pre-contact refueling position Jan. 22, to off-load fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker during exercise Tropic Fury over the Pacific Ocean. The exercise was developed to train aircrew on the use of conventional air launched crew missiles and joint air to surface standoff missile conventional weapon systems. The B-52, deployed to Andersen A.F.B. Guam with the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, is part of a continous bomber presence in the region. The KC-135 is deployed to Andersen from 434th Air Reserve Wing, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., supporting Pacific theater refueling operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald)
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Raptors Refuel Over Pacific Ocean

An F-22 Raptor moves into position to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific Ocean Jan. 28 The Raptors are deployed from Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska to the 90th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The stealth-fighters, along with associated maintenance and support personnel will participate in various exercises that provide routine training in an environment different from their home station. The F-22 is a highly maneuverable combat aircraft that can avoid enemy detection, cruise at supersonic speeds, and provide the joint force commander an unprecedented level of integrated situational awareness. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald) released
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Raptors Refuel Over Pacific Ocean

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - An F-22 Raptor moves into position to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific Ocean Jan. 28 The Raptors are deployed from Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, to the 90th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Andersen AFB, Guam. The stealth-fighters, along with associated maintenance and support personnel will participate in various exercises that provide routine training in an environment different from their home station. The F-22 is a highly maneuverable combat aircraft that can avoid enemy detection, cruise at supersonic speeds, and provide the joint force commander an unprecedented level of integrated situational awareness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald)
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Raptors Refuel Over Pacific Ocean

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- An F-22 Raptor moves into position to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific Ocean Jan. 28 The Raptors are deployed from Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, to the 90th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Andersen AFB, Guam. The stealth-fighters, along with associated maintenance and support personnel will participate in various exercises that provide routine training in an environment different from their home station. The F-22 is a highly maneuverable combat aircraft that can avoid enemy detection, cruise at supersonic speeds, and provide the joint force commander an unprecedented level of integrated situational awareness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald)
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Raptors Refuel Over Pacific Ocean

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - A three-ship of F-22 Raptors fly over the Pacific Ocean Jan. 28. The Raptors are deployed from Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, to the 90th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Andersen AFB, Guam. Andersen received 12 of the $140 million dollar aircraft and more than 250 Airmen have arrived at the base for a three-month deployment as part of the Pacific's Theater Security Package. The stealth-fighters, along with associated maintenance and support personnel will participate in various exercises that provide routine training in an environment different from their home station. (U.S. Air Force photo Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald)
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Raptors Refuel Over Pacific Ocean

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - A three-ship of F-22 Raptors fly over the Pacific Ocean Jan. 28. The Raptors are deployed from Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, to the 90th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Andersen AFB, Guam. Andersen received 12 of the $140 million dollar aircraft and more than 250 Airmen have arrived at the base for a three-month deployment as part of the Pacific's Theater Security Package. The stealth-fighters, along with associated maintenance and support personnel will participate in various exercises that provide routine training in an environment different from their home station. (U.S. Air Force photo Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald)
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JASDF F-2 fighters arrive for Cope North 2009

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - Japan Air Self Defense Force Tech. Sgt. Toru Kishimoto performs a post flight inspection on a JASDF F-2 fighter after its arrival here Jan. 30 for Cope North. Cope North is designed to enhance U.S. and Japanese air operations in defense of Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Courtney Witt)
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JASDF F-2 fighters arrive for Cope North 2009

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - Japan Air Self Defense Force maintainer Staff Sgt. Teraya Miho inspects the vertical stabilizer of an JASDF F-2 fighter after the aircraft arrived here Jan. 30 for participation in Cope North. This is 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 ordnance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Courtney Witt)
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