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Elephant Walk

Aircraft from the U.S. Air Force, Royal Australian air force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, and regional allies and partners, participate in a close formation taxi, known as an Elephant Walk, during Exercise Cope North at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 5, 2022. Cope North allows U.S. and allied forces to practice humanitarian aid and relief efforts in preparation for natural disasters.

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