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 squadron plans to complete their unit air-to-air training requirements, which focuses on basic fighter maneuvering, section engaged maneuvering, offensive anti-air warfare and active air defense versus
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 squadron plans to complete their unit air-to-air training requirements, which focuses on basic fighter maneuvering, section engaged maneuvering, offensive anti-air warfare and active air defense versus the Indonesian Air Force to increase situational readiness, interoperability, knowledge and partnership between the and Indonesia. ( Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson) Indonesia, PACAF Execute Fighter-Focused Combat Training at Cope West 17 by #PACOM
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