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Exercise Cope North

On the world stage
Representing Air Force on the world stage has been a common occurrence for aircraft technician Sergeant Brooke Saunders.

Cope North strengthens ties
Enhancing Australian, Japanese and United States relationships was a key outcome of Exercise Cope North 2022.

Integrated flying at its finest
Combat and airspace battle management aircraft ruled the skies over Guam during Exercise Cope North.

Father-son duo together on exercise
In a fitting tribute before retiring after 27 years of service in the Air Force, Sergeant Steven Grant deployed on exercise with his son.

Exercise fuels learning experiences
Operating a United States Air Force refuelling vehicle during Exercise Cope North 2022 was a new experience for Leading Aircraftman Ronan Geoghegan.

Practice builds skills and understanding
Exercise Cope North 2022 tested Australian, Japanese and United States humanitarian assistance and disaster relief capabilities.

Exercise Cope North under way
The Royal Australian Air Force has deployed aircraft and personnel to Guam and other islands in Micronesia to conduct Exercise Cope North 22.

Exercise filled with refuelling missions
A KC-30A off-loaded 318,000 litres of fuel to US fighter jets in 17 air-to-air refuelling missions during Exercise Cope North.

Aeromedical teams hone skills
Exercise Cope North gave aeromedical evacuation teams from Air Force, Japan and the United States the opportunity to work together.

COVID-safe chaplaincy during exercise
COVID-19 has impacted many exercises for the ADF and for Chaplain Stuart Asquith on Exercise Cope North it was no different.

Nations work together in airbase exercise
Air Force personnel work with their United States and Japanese counterparts to reopen an airfield in Guam on Exercise Cope North.

Trilateral training for disaster relief
Australia, Japan and the United States combine for Exercise Cope North at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam.