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In Perfect Alignment

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-35A Lightning II prepares to receive fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility during exercise Cope North 2025, Feb. 10, 2025.

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Tags: Exercises, partnerships, Air Force, Indo-Pacific, cope north 25
Credit: Air Force Airman 1st Class Thomas Hansford VIRIN: 250210-F-AI717-1114K.JPG

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