Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornets with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 225 and Indonesian F-16 Fighting Falcons sit on the flight line during exercise Cope West 17 at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Indonesia, Nov. 10, 2016. This fighter-focused, bilateral exercise between the Marine Corps and Indonesian Air Force is designed to enhance the readiness of combined interoperability between the two nations. Both the F/A-18D Hornets and Indonesian F-16 Fighting Falcons bring unique capabilities affording the associated nations the opportunity to learn and unders

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Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornets with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 225 and Indonesian F-16 Fighting Falcons sit on the flight line during exercise Cope West 17 at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Indonesia, Nov. 10, 2016. This fighter-focused, bilateral exercise between the Marine Corps and Indonesian Air Force is designed to enhance the readiness of combined interoperability between the two nations. Both the F/A-18D Hornets and Indonesian F-16 Fighting Falcons bring unique capabilities affording the associated nations the opportunity to learn and understand each other’s skills, preparing them for real world contingencies and further strengthening their relationship. ( Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

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