A three-ship formation of U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the18th Aggressor Squadron fly alongside a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker and wait to receive in-flight fuel during Cope North 17, March 2, 2017. The exercise includes 22 total flying units and more than 2,700 personnel from three countries and continues the growth of strong, interoperable relationships within the Indo-Asia-Pacific region through integration of airborne and land-based command and control assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Keith James)