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U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 13th and 14th Fighter Squadrons, Misawa Air Base, Japan, park on the flightline in preparation for Exercise Cope North 21 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 29, 2021. The primary intent of Cope North is to enhance coordination of combined air tactics, hone techniques and procedures while strengthening security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brieana Bolfing)

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U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 13th and 14th Fighter Squadrons, Misawa Air Base, Japan, park on the flightline in preparation for Exercise Cope North 21 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 29, 2021. Cope North 21 enhances U.S. relations with our regional allies and partners by demonstrating our resolve to promote security and stability throughout the Indo-Pacific (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brieana Bolfing)

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U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 13th and 14th Fighter Squadrons, Misawa Air Base, Japan, park on the flightline in preparation for Exercise Cope North 21 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 29, 2021. Cope North has integrated air operations for more than 40 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brieana Bolfing)

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U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 13th and 14th Fighter Squadrons, Misawa Air Base, Japan, park on the flightline in preparation for Exercise Cope North 21 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 29, 2021. Cope North 21 is an annual trilateral field training exercise conducted in the Pacific that enhances operational readiness with U.S. Allies in the area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brieana Bolfing)

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A F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the 13th Fighting Squadron, Misawa Air Base takes off at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 29, 2021, participating in the Exercise Cope North 2021. Cope North 2021 focuses on combat air forces large-force employment and mobility air forces to enhance interoperability among U.S., Australian and Japanese forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Four F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron, Misawa Air Base taxi down a ramp at Yokota Air Base, Japan, in preparation for Exercise Cope North 21, January 29, 2021. The exercise is held once a year and continues to serve as a keystone event to promote stability and security throughout the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Two F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron parks at a ramp, Jan 29, 2021, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. This team of F-16s arrived at Yokota in preparation for Exercise Cope North 21, a trilateral exercise targeting interoperability with allied partners in the area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing, Misawa Air Base, Japan taxis on Yokota Air Base, Japan’s flightline in preparation for Exercise Cope North 21, January 29, 2021. The exercise is held once a year and continues to serve as a keystone event to promote stability and security throughout the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brieana Bolfing)

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U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 13th and 14th Fighter Squadrons, Misawa Air Base, Japan taxi in on Yokota Air Base, Japan’s flightline in preparation for Exercise Cope North 21, Jan. 29, 2021. Cope North 21 is an annual trilateral field training exercise conducted in the Pacific that enhances operational readiness with U.S. Allies in the area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brieana Bolfing)

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A pilot assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing, Misawa Air Base, Japan, throws up a hang loose symbol after landing his F-16 Fighting Falcon on the Yokota Air Base flightline, Jan. 29, 2021. This team of F-16s arrived at Yokota in preparation for Exercise Cope North 21, a trilateral exercise targeting interoperability with allied partners in the area. (U.S. Air Fore photo by Senior Airman Brieana Bolfing)

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U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 13th and 14th Fighter Squadrons, Misawa Air Base, Japan, taxi on Yokota Air Base, Japan’s flightline in preparation for Exercise Cope North 21, Jan. 29, 2021. Cope North enhances U.S. relationships with our regional allies and partners by demonstrating our resolve to promote security and stability throughout the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brieana Bolfing)

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A F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron lands at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 28, 2021. This team of F-16s arrived at Yokota in preparation for Exercise Cope North 21, a trilateral exercise targeting interoperability with allied partners in the area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Misawa F-16s head south for trilateral exercise

Published Feb. 2, 2021
By Senior Airman Brieana Bolfing
374 Airlift Wing Public Affairs

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 13th and 14th Fighter Squadrons, Misawa Air Base, Japan, park on the flightline in preparation for Exercise Cope North 21 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 29, 2021. The primary intent of Cope North is to enhance coordination of combined air tactics, hone techniques and procedures while strengthening security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brieana Bolfing)