A Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA (AW)) 225, takes off from Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Indonesia, during exercise Cope West 17, Nov. 7, 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. The combined training offered by this exercise helps prepare the Marine Corps and Indonesia Air Force to work together in promoting a peaceful Indo-Asia-Pacific region while practicing close air suppor


A Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA (AW)) 225, takes off from Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Indonesia, during exercise Cope West 17, Nov. 7, 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. The combined training offered by this exercise helps prepare the Marine Corps and Indonesia Air Force to work together in promoting a peaceful Indo-Asia-Pacific region while practicing close air support and air-to-air training that will enhance their ability to respond to contingencies throughout the region.


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