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                <div class="image-caption">U.S. Air Force F-16s assigned to the 35th Fighter Squadron, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, taxi on the taxiway at Roesmin Nurjadin Air Force Base, Indonesia, June 13, 2023. Cope West 23 is a bilateral, tactical fighter exercise, which offers training that prepares the U.S. Air Force and Indonesian Air Force to work together in promoting a peaceful Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)</div>
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                <div class="image-caption">U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ivan Caraballo, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, places chocks at the tires of an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Roesmin Nurjadin Air Force Base, Indonesia, June 21, 2023. Approximately 100 U.S. Airmen and six F-16s from the 8th Fighter Wing, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, participated in Cope West 23 alongside their Indonesian Air Force counterparts to enhance the interoperability between the two countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)</div>
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                <div class="image-caption">U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Clay Fulfer, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron dedicated crew chief, watches Airman 1st Class Marilhen Villanueva, 80th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, replace the safety wire on a tire of an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Roesmin Nurjadin Air Force Base, Indonesia, June 15, 2023. Approximately 100 U.S. Airmen and six F-16s from the 8th Fighter Wing, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, participated in Cope West 23 alongside their Indonesian Air Force counterparts to enhance the interoperability between the two countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)</div>
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                <div class="image-caption">U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mykelti Chatman, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron aircraft electrical and environmental systems craftsman, looks inside a tool chest at Roesmin Nurjadin Air Force Base, Indonesia, June 15, 2023. Using items they had on hand, Chatman and the maintenance team fixed a broken oxygen regulator switch in order to ensure a jet was able to continue participating in Cope West 23. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)</div>
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                <div class="image-caption">U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Eric Broyles, left, 35th Fighter Squadron commander, speaks with Indonesian Air Force Air Marshal Mohammad Tonny Harjano, Air Force Air Operations Command commander, at Roesmin Nurjadin Air Force Base, Indonesia, June 21, 2023. Harjano visited members participating in Cope West 23, a bilateral, tactical fighter exercise through which the U.S. and Indonesian Air Forces worked together to promote interoperability, thus furthering the nations' investments and strengthening their relationships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)</div>
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                <div class="image-caption">U.S. Air Force Capt. Nick "Scrum" Hafner, 35th Fighter Squadron weapons officer, plays Mangkek, a traditional Indonesian game, as part of Sports Day at Roesmin Nurjadin Air Force Base, Indonesia, June 16, 2023. U.S. Airmen participated in various sports alongside their Indonesian Air Force counterparts during Sports Day at Cope West 23, which further strengthens the close and growing partnership between the U.S. and Indonesia, highlighting 74 years of U.S.-Indonesian diplomatic relations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)</div>
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                <div class="image-caption">U.S. Airmen assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, pose for a photo with local children during Sports Day at Roesmin Nurjadin Air Force Base, June 16, 2023. U.S. Airmen participated in various sports alongside their Indonesian Air Force counterparts during Sports Day at Cope West 23, which further strengthens the close and growing partnership between the U.S. and Indonesia, highlighting 74 years of U.S.-Indonesian diplomatic relations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)</div>
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                <div class="image-caption">A student asks a question to a panel of U.S. and Indonesian Air Force members during a visit to schools in Pekanbaru, Indonesia, June 19, 2023. Participants in Cope West 23 visited two high schools to further promote regional stability through enhanced mutual understanding and partner relationship building. (Indonesian Air Force Courtesy Photo)</div>
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                <div class="image-caption">U.S. and Indonesian service members eat a meal together after the opening ceremony for Cope West 23 at Roesmin Nurjadin Air Force Base, June 12, 2023. Cope West 23 further strengthens the close and growing partnership between the U.S. and Indonesia, highlighting 74 years of U.S.-Indonesian diplomatic relations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)</div>
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    <div><b>By 1st Lt. Cameron Silver,</b> <span class="date">/ Published June 29, 2023</span></div>
    <span class="dateline-text">ROESMIN NURJADIN AIR FORCE BASE, Indonesia, </span>
    <p>Kunsan Air Base Airmen trained with Indonesian Air Force (IDAF) members during Cope West 23, a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored, bilateral, tactical exercise, highlighting 74 years of U.S.-Indonesian diplomatic relations, June 13 through 23.</p>

<p>Airmen of the 35th Fighter Squadron and 35th Fighter Generation Squadron “Pantons" traveled 2,937 miles to Roesmin Nurjadin Air Force Base in Indonesia to launch U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcons and fly sorties alongside their IDAF counterparts, marking the 10th time the exercise was held in Indonesia.</p>

<p>U.S. Air Force Col. Jeffrey D. Shulman, 8th Fighter Wing vice commander, traveled to Indonesia to check-in on the exercise participants, and praised the entire team at Cope West, specifically noting their level of professionalism.</p>

<p>“Our youngest pilots flew and fought with, and against, the Indonesian F-16s in a challenging airfield environment with strong language barriers,” said Shulman. “There were no safety-of-flight issues and our youngest wingmen were making sound decisions in order to execute the mission.”</p>

<p>Cope West had three objectives: enhance interoperability between the U.S. and Indonesian air forces, allow for the exchange of techniques related to air-to-air fighter employment, and promote regional stability through relationship building and unity of purpose.</p>

<p>Shulman personally flew two sorties and was present for a visit from U.S Air Force Maj. Gen. Mark Weber, PACAF Air National Guard assistant to the commander, that capstoned the training event. Weber coined several superior performers and shared that he was “mighty impressed” with the Wolf Pack, adding that it had been a long time since he had seen Airmen do so well mission-wise as well as excel in the social aspect.</p>

<p>When not conducting operations, the Pantons stayed busy. During a sports day, Airmen participated in various sports alongside their IDAF counterparts, including the traditional spinning top game Mangkek, soccer, table tennis, sack racing and more.</p>

<p>The Pantons’ immersion continued off base as well. 35th FS, 35th FGS and IDAF pilots and maintainers were able to engage with local students during a visit to two high schools in nearby Pekanbaru. They discussed their jobs, mission and partnership, further promoting regional stability through enhanced mutual understanding and community relationship building. Additionally, to relax and recuperate on their off time during the exercise, participants enjoyed local culture, food and attractions.</p>

<p>“We want(ed) to take advantage of the opportunity we have to grow together, both in tactics and friendship,” said U.S Air Force Lt. Col. Eric Broyles, 35th FS commander. “We'll continue to grow and prosper."</p>

<p>Exercises such as Cope West further solidify the United States’ commitment to the Indo-Pacific and its allies and partners. Enhancing interoperability between the U.S. and Indonesian air forces contributes to the long-term advancement of both nations’ shared interests.</p>

<p>“The Wolf Pack's presence here moved the needle on the U.S.-Indonesia relationship,” said Shulman. “The team on the ground here set the right culture and that is key in today's geopolitical environment.”</p>
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