ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam – A Japanese Air Self-Defense Force F-2 is parked here while waiting to fly a mission for Cope North 10-1. The United States Air Force and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force conduct Cope North annually at Andersen Air Force Base to increase combat readiness and interoperability, concentrating on coordination and evaluation of air tactics, techniques and procedures. The ability for both nations to work together increases their preparedness to support real-world contingencies. Senior Master Sergeant John LaChance)

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