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Cope North 24: ACE accelerates USAF to stay ahead in Great Power Competition

A U.S. Air Force petroleum, oil, and lubricants airman and Japan Air Self Defense Force maintainers refuel a Mitsubishi F-2A at Northwest Field, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 8, 2024 during Cope North 24. Continued collaboration and integration of dispersed operations during Cope North 24 enhances the joint force’s capabilities to operate in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tylir Meyer)
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Cope North 24: ACE accelerates USAF to stay ahead in Great Power Competition

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airman conducts Tropical Survival training during Cope North 24 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 9, 2024. U.S. and JASDF Airmen shared tropical environment recovery procedures to better operate as a Joint, Combined force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gerald R. Willis)
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CN24, Cope North 24, PACAF, Indo-Pacom

U.S. Air Force Maj. Daniel Simpson, 14th Fighter Squadron pilot, prepares to exit an F-16 Viper during Cope North 24 at Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport Feb. 8, 2024. Exercising elements of agile combat employment enables U.S. forces in the Indo-Pacific to operate from locations of varying levels of capacity and support, ensuring Airmen and aircrews are ready to respond across the spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cedrique Oldaker)
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Cope North 24: ACE accelerates USAF to stay ahead in Great Power Competition

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Aaron Lynde, 36th Contingency Response Squadron air traffic control liaison, directs a U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet on approach to Northwest Field, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 6, 2024. Cope North 24 enables the joint and combined forces to improve the resilience and survivability of coalition airpower through integrated agile combat employment training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tylir Meyer)
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Ringing in a new era: Yokota powers down historical telephone switch

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nigel Jessamy, 374th Communications Squadron network infrastructure technician, makes the final call from an analog phone supported by the Meridian Stored Logic 100 switch at Yokota Air Base, Feb. 6, 2024. Yokota is the first base in the Pacific Air Forces to complete the Voice Over Internet Protocol transition and is leading the way in modernizing the communication methods of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)
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Ringing in a new era: Yokota powers down historical telephone switch

The Meridian Stored Logic 100 (MSL-100) switch is displayed after being powered off at the 374th Communications Squadron (CS) at Yokota Air Base, Feb. 6, 2024. MSL-100, known amongst the 374th CS as “Lucy,” was first installed by the 1956th Communications Group back in Nov. 1991. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)
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Ringing in a new era: Yokota powers down historical telephone switch

Members of the 374th Communication Squadron pose for a photo after the Meridian Stored Logic 100 decommissioning ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Feb. 6, 2024. The decommissioning ceremony marked a milestone in the base-wide transition from Plain Old Telephone Services to Voice Over Internet Protocol. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)
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Ringing in a new era: Yokota powers down historical telephone switch

From left, U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Steven Lee, 374th Communications Squadron (CS) commander, Col. Ryan Vetter, 374th Mission Support Group commander, and a member of the 374th CS power down the Meridian Stored Logic 100 switch at Yokota Air Base, Feb. 6, 2024. Yokota is the first base in the Pacific Air Forces to complete the Voice Over Internet Protocol transition and is leading the way in modernizing the communication methods of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)
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Ringing in a new era: Yokota powers down historical telephone switch

The analog phone used to make the final call supported by the Meridian Stored Logic 100 switch is displayed at the 374th Communications Squadron (CS) at Yokota Air Base, Feb. 6, 2024. The decommissioning ceremony marked a milestone in the base-wide transition from Plain Old Telephone Services to Voice Over Internet Protocol. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)
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Airmen conduct ACE rapid turn exercise

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron supervise U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 4th Fighter Generation Squadron as they conduct refueling operations on an F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 4th FS, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 6, 2024. Airmen with the 388th Fighter Wing executed a cold integrated combat turn and rapid refuelings on F-35A Lightning IIs with service members switching maintenance roles as part of Agile Combat Employment training that fosters multi-capable Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Airmen conduct ACE rapid turn exercise

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ashley Singleton, right, 4th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons team chief, and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nicholas Butch, 388th Munitions Squadron munitions controller, conduct munitions loading operations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 6, 2024. Airmen with the 388th Fighter Wing executed a cold integrated combat turn and rapid refuelings on F-35A Lightning IIs with service members switching maintenance roles as part of Agile Combat Employment training that fosters multi-capable Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Airmen conduct ACE rapid turn exercise

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 388th Munitions Squadron and 4th Fighter Generation Squadron conduct a cold integrated combat turn on an F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 4th Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 6, 2024. A cold integrated combat turn consists of rapid maintenance and refueling while the aircraft is powered down. Agile Combat Employment exercises like these strengthen multi-capable Airmen operations to significantly reduce maintenance turnaround in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Airmen conduct ACE rapid turn exercise

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jordan Langston, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, conducts refueling preparations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 6, 2024. Airmen with the 388th Fighter Wing conducted an Agile Combat Employment rapid refueling and cold integrated combat turn exercise with the supervision of refueling and munitions loading experts. Exercises like these strengthen multi-capable Airmen operations to significantly reduce maintenance turnaround in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Airmen conduct ACE rapid turn exercise

U.S. Air Force Maj. Emily Thompson, 4th Fighter Squadron pilot, conducts refueling operations on an F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 4th FS, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 6, 2024. Agile Combat Employment exercises strengthen multi-capable Airmen operations to significantly reduce maintenance turnaround in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Airmen conduct ACE rapid turn exercise

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron supervise U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 4th Fighter Generation Squadron as they conduct refueling operations on an F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 4th FS, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 6, 2024. Airmen with the 388th Fighter Wing executed a cold integrated combat turn and rapid refuelings on F-35A Lightning IIs with service members switching maintenance roles as part of Agile Combat Employment training that fosters multi-capable Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Ringing in a new era: Yokota powers down historical telephone switch

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Steven Lee, 374th Communications Squadron commander, gives opening remarks at the MSL-100 decommissioning ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Feb. 6, 2024. The decommissioning ceremony marked a milestone in the base-wide transition from Plain Old Telephone Services to Voice Over Internet Protocol. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)
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Cope North 24: ACE accelerates USAF to stay ahead in Great Power Competition

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sean Kirby, 554th Red Horse Squadron emergency management contingency instructor, uses a plate tamper to compact soil for AM-2 mat installation at Northwest Field, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 6, 2024. AM-2 matting form portable runways, taxiways, and parking for aircraft, enabling the resilience of a wide range of air operations in contested or austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tylir Meyer)
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Multinational partners conduct an elephant walk as part of Cope North 2024 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 5, 2024. Cope North enhances U.S. relationships and interoperability with our regional Allies and partners by providing the opportunity to exchange information and improve shared tactics to better integrate multilateral defense capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gerald R. Willis)
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Many Nations, One Effort: Cope North 24

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joshua Pelocincki, 14th Fighter Squadron commander, dons his headgear at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 2, 2024. Through training together, approximately 2,400 troops from the participating nations are allotted a chance to practice together and enhance cooperation by sharing data, intelligence, and tactics, ultimately improving interoperability among one another during the Cope North 24. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)
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Many Nations, One Effort: Cope North 24

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off in support of Exercise Cope North 24 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 2, 2024. This year's iteration of Cope North focuses on developing participating nations' ability to execute large-force employment under the Agile Combat Employment concept to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)
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