1st Lt. Dave Takahashi, a 13th Fighter Squadron pilot from Misawa Air Base, Japan, prepares for takeoff Feb. 4, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Several F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 13th FS are deployed to Andersen AFB in support of Cope North 2016. The annual training event provides an opportunity to test and develop more agile and flexible command and control systems among U.S. and allied forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joshua Smoot)