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Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 356th Fighter Squadron at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, fly over Andersen AFB, Guam, as part of Cope North 21 Feb. 6, 2021. Approximately 2,200 personnel and 97 aircraft were brought together for Cope North 21 with the mission to improve combat readiness, increase interoperability between U.S. Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force, or Koku-Jieitai. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Valdes Montijo)


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Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 356th Fighter Squadron at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, fly over Andersen AFB, Guam, as part of Cope North 21 Feb. 6, 2021. Approximately 2,200 personnel and 97 aircraft were brought together for Cope North 21 with the mission to improve combat readiness, increase interoperability between U.S. Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force, or Koku-Jieitai. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Valdes Montijo)

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An Airman from the 356th Aircraft Maintenance Unit at Eielson, Air Force Base, Alaska, marshalls an F-35A Lightning II, also from Eielson AFB as part of Cope North 21 at Andersen AFB, Guam, Feb. 6, 2021. Approximately 2,200 personnel and 97 aircraft were brought together for Cope North 21 with the mission to improve combat readiness, increase interoperability between U.S. Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force, or Koku-Jieitai. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Valdes Montijo)
Three U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, taxi on the flightline as part of Cope North 21 at Andersen AFB, Guam, Feb. 6, 2021. The mission of the exercise is to focus on coordination of combined air tactics, techniques and procedures, and enhancing security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Valdes Montijo)
Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, taxi on the flightline as part of Cope North 21 at Andersen AFB, Guam, Feb. 6, 2021. Cope North 21 is an annual multinational exercise designed to improve interoperability and readiness among participating partner nations, and this is the first iteration of Cope North to have F-35A participation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Valdes Montijo)
A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 356th Fighter Squadron at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, prepares to land at Andersen AFB, Guam, as part of Cope North 21 Feb. 6, 2021. Cope North is an annual multinational exercise designed to increase capabilities and improve interoperability among partner nations, and this year’s exercise focuses on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations, large force employment and combat air forces training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Valdes Montijo)
A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 356th Fighter Squadron at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, lands at Andersen AFB, Guam, as part of Cope North 21 Feb. 6, 2021. This year marks the F-35As first time participating in the Pacific Air Force’s largest multinational exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Valdes Montijo)
Four U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 356th Fighter Squadron at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, fly in formation over Andersen AFB, Guam, as part of Cope North 21 Feb. 6, 2021. Cope North is an annual multinational exercise designed to increase capabilities and improve interoperability among partner nations, and this year’s exercise focuses on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations, large force employment and combat air forces training, and this is the F-35A’s first year participating in Cope North. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Valdes Montijo)
U.S. Air Force Airmen attend hands-on Agile Combat Employment (ACE) multi-capable Airmen training during Cope North 21 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 6, 2021. The purpose of the training is to teach Airmen from various career fields how to execute hot-pit refueling and maximize readiness capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Valdes Montijo)
U.S. Air Force Airmen attend hands-on Agile Combat Employment (ACE) multi-capable Airmen training during Cope North 21 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 6, 2021. The purpose of the training is to teach Airmen from various career fields how to execute hot-pit refueling and maximize readiness capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Valdes Montijo)
A U.S. Air Force Airman marshalls a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, as part of Cope North 21 at Andersen AFB, Guam, Feb. 6, 2021. Cope North is an annual multinational exercise designed to increase capabilities and improve interoperability among partner nations. The F-35As will play a significant role in the exercise’s Agile Combat Employment and combat air forces training scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Valdes Montijo)
Diamond shield brings U.S. and Australian air force units together to support joint operations as part of the RAAF Air Warfare Instructor Course (AWIC). Similar to weapons school for U.S. Air Force pilots, the AWIC trains Airmen on valuable tactics, techniques and procedures necessary for aerial operations. Diamond Shield aims to test AWIC students as well as provide an opportunity to integrate with U.S. Air Force assets and Airmen. The AGRS provides the premiere adversary support necessary to test the students ability during Diamond Shield.
Diamond shield brings U.S. and Australian air force units together to support joint operations as part of the RAAF Air Warfare Instructor Course (AWIC). Similar to weapons school for U.S. Air Force pilots, the AWIC trains Airmen on valuable tactics, techniques and procedures necessary for aerial operations. Diamond Shield aims to test AWIC students as well as provide an opportunity to integrate with U.S. Air Force assets and Airmen. The AGRS provides the premiere adversary support necessary to test the students ability during Diamond Shield.