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A U.S. Air Force Airman, assigned to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, helps a pilot with his gear in support of Cope Thunder 23-2 at Mactan, Philippines, July 11, 2023. Cope Thunder 23-2 provided
a unique opportunity for the service members to train together, in- creasing the U.S.’ and the Philippines’ ability to work together.
U.S. Air Force Airmen, assigned to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, depart a C-130 Hercules in support of Cope Thunder 23-2 at Mactan, Philippines, July 11, 2023. Cope Thunder 23-2 was an exer- cise with the goal to improve regional security and protect a free and open Indo-Pacific.
U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Vaughn Weber
