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    U.S., Indonesian air forces conclude exercise Cope West 2018 [Image 5 of 8]

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    A military ceremony is taking place on an airfield tarmac, with personnel in flight suits and blue service caps rendering salutes toward a raised platform. Two flags are visible — one appearing to be the Indonesian flag and another the American flag — suggesting a joint military event. An aircraft with tail number AI-7303 and yellow livery is visible in the background beneath a blue decorative canopy.

    MANADO, INDONESIA

    03.23.2018

    Photo by Tech. Sgt. Richard Ebensberger 

    Pacific Air Forces

    Members from the U.S. Air Force and Indonesian military render the final salute during the exercise Cope West 18 (CW18) closing ceremony at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Indonesia, March 23, 2018. CW18 is a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored, bilateral exercise involving the U.S. and Indonesian air forces and is designed to advance interoperability and build upon already established partnerships between the air forces. This year will mark the second time that U.S. fighter aircraft training has taken place in Indonesia in two decades and the sixth time Cope West has been hosted in Indonesia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Richard Ebensberger)

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    Date Taken: 03.23.2018
    Date Posted: 03.26.2018 14:54
    Photo ID: 4241741
    VIRIN: 180323-F-LP948-0024
    Resolution: 4240x2280
    Size: 1.26 MB
    Location: MANADO, ID
    Web Views: 54
    Downloads: 13

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    Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon jets are parked on a flight line tarmac, identifiable by their 'WW' tail codes indicating assignment to the 35th Fighter Wing based at Misawa Air Base, Japan. The aircraft bear tail numbers 893 and 038 and are equipped with external fuel tanks and munitions. A prominent volcanic mountain rises in the background, suggesting a tropical or Pacific region location.
    A military fighter jet, consistent with an F-16 Fighting Falcon design, is captured during a takeoff roll on a runway with afterburner ignited. The aircraft is photographed in a lush, tropical environment with dense green vegetation and low-lying mist in the background. The orange glow of the afterburner flame is clearly visible beneath the fuselage.
    A military fighter jet, consistent with an F-16 Fighting Falcon, is captured on a runway during takeoff roll with afterburner visibly ignited. The aircraft is in a low-altitude ground roll position with landing gear still deployed. The setting appears to be a tropical airbase, evidenced by lush green vegetation and misty hills in the background.
    A military inspection or review ceremony is taking place on what appears to be an airfield tarmac. Three senior officers — two in light blue uniforms and one in a white short-sleeve uniform — are walking along a formation of troops standing at attention. The troops are dressed in various uniforms including dark tactical gear, camouflage, and blue military attire, suggesting a multinational or multi-branch gathering.
    A military ceremony is taking place on an airfield tarmac, with personnel in flight suits and blue service caps rendering salutes toward a raised platform. Two flags are visible — one appearing to be the Indonesian flag and another the American flag — suggesting a joint military event. An aircraft with tail number AI-7303 and yellow livery is visible in the background beneath a blue decorative canopy.
    A group of military personnel from the TNI AU (Indonesian Air Force) and USAF (United States Air Force) pose together on a flight line during the Cope West 2018 joint exercise. They are holding a banner reading 'COPE WEST 2018 TNI AU - USAF' with three F-16 Fighting Falcon jets visible in the background. The exercise appears to have taken place at an airbase in Indonesia, identifiable by the tropical mountainous landscape.
    A formal military parade or ceremony is taking place at Pangkalan TNI AU Sam Ratulangi, an Indonesian Air Force base. Multiple formations of soldiers in different uniforms are standing at attention on a tarmac, with military helicopters visible in the background. A banner in the background references 'COPE WEST & SPEAR INDIA 2019' or similar joint exercise designation.
    A group of approximately 11-12 military aviators in olive green flight suits and blue garrison caps are standing in formation on an airfield tarmac. They are positioned in front of military helicopters and what appears to be a transport aircraft in the background. The personnel display various unit patches on their flight suits, suggesting a multinational or multi-unit gathering.

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