A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Cobra anti-tank helicopter takes off from a forward aircraft refueling point en route to engaging targets during a training exercise at Yakima Training Center, Wash., Sept. 4. The exercise was part of Operation Rising Thunder, a combined operation between the Army and Japan designed to increase interoperability between the two nations. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Cody Quinn, 28th Public Affairs Detachment)