Cope North 2025

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet assigned to the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312, at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort approaches for landing over the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility, Feb. 7, 2025, as part of exercise Cope North 2025. The F/A-18D is the nation’s first all-weather fighter and attack aircraft, providing strike and close air support abilities without compromising its fighter capabilities. Exercise CN25 aims to further integrate ally and partner capabilities towards enhancing security and stability to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific. Photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Hansford/USAF