Eagle Airlifters practice airdrop procedures at Cope West 11

HALIM AIR BASE, Indonesia -- Capt. Andy Chapman, a pilot with the 36th Airlift Squadron from Yokota Air Base, Japan, prepares for an airdrop mission during Exercise Cope West 11 at Halim Air Base, Indonesia, June 21, 2011. Three Yokota C-130 aircraft and more than 70 Yokota airmen, as well as one Indonesian Air Force C-130 participate in this week-long bilateral field training exercise which is designed to enhance the readiness and combined interoperability between the U.S. and Indonesian Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Raymond Geoffroy)

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Eagle Airlifters practice airdrop procedures at Cope West 11

HALIM AIR BASE, Indonesia -- Two Indonesian Air Force pilots observe as an aircrew with the 36th Airlift Squadron from Yokota Air Base, Japan, prepares for an airdrop mission during Exercise Cope West 11 at Halim Air Base, Indonesia, June 21, 2011. During the exercise, Airmen observe and exchange tactics, techniques and procedures to further strengthen the close partnership between the U.S. and Indonesian Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Raymond Geoffroy)

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Eagle Airlifters practice airdrop procedures at Cope West 11

GORDA DROP ZONE, Indonesia -- An Indonesian Air Force pilot observes as an aircrew with the 36th Airlift Squadron from Yokota Air Base, Japan, performs an airdrop mission during Exercise Cope West 11 over the Gorda drop zone, Indonesia, June 21, 2011. During the exercise, Airmen observe and exchange tactics, techniques and procedures to further strengthen the close partnership between the U.S. and Indonesian Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Raymond Geoffroy)

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Eagle Airlifters practice airdrop procedures at Cope West 11

GORDA DROP ZONE, Indonesia -- Senior Airman Jason Barbieri, a loadmaster with the 36th Airlift Squadron from Yokota Air Base, Japan, releases a Container Delivery System pallet from a Yokota C-130 Hercules during Exercise Cope West 11 over the Gorda drop zone, Indonesia, June 21, 2011. Three Yokota C-130 aircraft and more than 70 Yokota airmen, as well as one Indonesian Air Force C-130 participate in this week-long bilateral field training exercise which is designed to enhance the readiness and combined interoperability between the U.S. and Indonesian Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Raymond Geoffroy)

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Eagle Airlifters practice airdrop procedures at Cope West 11

GORDA DROP ZONE, Indonesia -- A Container Delivery System pallet is released from a C-130 Hercules with the 36th Airlift Squadron from Yokota Air Base, Japan, during Exercise Cope West 11 over the Gorda drop zone, Indonesia, June 20, 2011. Three Yokota C-130 aircraft and more than 70 Yokota airmen, as well as one Indonesian Air Force C-130 participate in this week-long bilateral field training exercise which is designed to enhance the readiness and combined interoperability between the U.S. and Indonesian Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Raymond Geoffroy)

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Eagle Airlifters practice airdrop procedures at Cope West 11

GORDA DROP ZONE, Indonesia -- A Container Delivery System pallet is released from a C-130 Hercules with the 36th Airlift Squadron from Yokota Air Base, Japan, during Exercise Cope West 11 over the Gorda drop zone, Indonesia, June 21, 2011. Three Yokota C-130 aircraft and more than 70 Yokota airmen, as well as one Indonesian Air Force C-130 participate in this week-long bilateral field training exercise which is designed to enhance the readiness and combined interoperability between the U.S. and Indonesian Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Raymond Geoffroy)

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Eagle Airlifters practice airdrop procedures at Cope West 11

GORDA DROP ZONE, Indonesia -- A Container Delivery System pallet descends from a C-130 Hercules with the 36th Airlift Squadron from Yokota Air Base, Japan, during Exercise Cope West 11 over the Gorda drop zone, Indonesia, June 21, 2011. During the exercise, the U.S. and Indonesian Air Forces exchange and practice airlift, air-land, and airdrop delivery techniques to enhance their ability to respond to regional disasters. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Raymond Geoffroy)

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Eagle Airlifters practice airdrop procedures at Cope West 11

Published June 21, 2011