VMFA(AW)-242 work to support Cope North 20 [Image 1 of 9]

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, GUAM

02.27.2020

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Ricker 

1st Marine Aircraft Wing   

U.S. Marines Corps Maj. Andrew Kelemen, commanding officer of Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 242, and Capt. John Baum, a weapon systems officer with VMFA(AW)-242, prepare for take off in support of exercise Cope North (CN) 20, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb 27, 2020. Exercise CN is an annual U.S. Pacific Air Forces multilateral field training exercise with participants from the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, Japan Air Self-Defense Force and the Royal Australian Air Force. The primary intent of CN is to enhance coordination of combined air tactics, hone techniques and procedures while strengthening security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Ricker)

• Date Taken: 02.27.2020
• Date Posted: 03.12.2020 03:23
• Photo ID: 6134829
• VIRIN: 200227-M-BH827-1006
• Resolution: 5029x3353
• Size: 7.97 MB
• Location: ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, GU