McConnell Reservists team with allies for Exercise Cope North 2025

Three F/A-18D Hornet aircraft hover outside a the wing of a KC-46A Pegasus assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, and flown by an 931st Air Refueling Wing aircrew, the Reserve Unit at Team McConnell, over the skies of Guam, Feb. 5, 2025. The aircraft were participating in the first day of Exercise Cope North 2025.CN25 showcases the importance of cooperation and partnership in maintaining a stable and secure Indo-Pacific region and highlights the U.S. commitment to working with Allies and partners to promote peace and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photos by Master Sgt. Abigail Klein)

McConnell Reservists team with allies for Exercise Cope North 2025

Three F/A-18D Hornet aircraft hover outside a the wing of a KC-46A Pegasus assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, and flown by an 931st Air Refueling Wing aircrew, the Reserve Unit at Team McConnell, over the skies of Guam, Feb. 5, 2025. The aircraft were participating in the first day of Exercise Cope North 2025. During the flight, the aircrew offloaded 36, 000 pounds of fuel. (U.S. Air Force photos by Master Sgt. Abigail Klein)

McConnell Reservists team with allies for Exercise Cope North 2025

Lt. Col. Leo Romero, 924th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, lines a KC-46A Pegasus up before takeoff on the first day of Exercise Cope North 2025 (CN25) Feb. 5, 2025, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. During CN25, allies and partners take to the skies of Guam. Participants exercise interoperability during CN25 through agile, integrated generation of airpower, demonstrating Allied airpower resilience and survivability in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photos by Master Sgt. Abigail Klein)

McConnell Reservists team with allies for Exercise Cope North 2025

Capt. Daniel Kinnamon, 924th Air Refueling Squadron KC-46A Pegasus co-pilot, prepares for takeoff on the first day of Exercise Cope North 2025 (CN25), Feb. 5, 2025. The KC-46 is piloted by members of the 931st Air Refueling Wing, the Reserve unit at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. CN25 aims to enhance the capabilities of partner air forces through training, exercises, and knowledge sharing. (U.S. Air Force photos by Master Sgt. Abigail Klein)

McConnell Reservists team with allies for Exercise Cope North 2025

Senior Airman Oliver Hughes, 924th Air Refueling Squadron KC-46A Pegasus boom operator, prepares for takeoff on the first day of Exercise Cope North 2025 (CN25), Feb. 5, 2025. The KC-46 is flown by members of the 931st Air Refueling Wing, the Reserve unit at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Pacific Air Forces, alongside joint and multinational partners routinely exercise and train at various locations, demonstrating the collective ability to deploy airpower throughout the Pacific theatre. (U.S. Air Force photos by Master Sgt. Abigail Klein)

McConnell Reservists team with allies for Exercise Cope North 2025

An F-35 Lightning II hovers outside a the wing of a KC-46A Pegasus assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, and flown by an 931st Air Refueling Wing aircrew, the Reserve Unit at Team McConnell, over the skies of Guam, Feb. 5, 2025. The aircraft were participating in the first day of Exercise Cope North 2025. The F-35A provides next-generation stealth, enhanced situational awareness, and reduced vulnerability to the realistic combat training and scenarios in CN25. (U.S. Air Force photos by Master Sgt. Abigail Klein)

McConnell Reservists team with allies for Exercise Cope North 2025

(Left to right) Lt. Col. Leo Romero, 924th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, Capt. Daniel Kinnamon, 924th ARS co-pilot, fly over the skies of Guam on the first day of Exercise Cope North 2025 (CN25, Feb. 5, 2025. The main focus of the exercise is the integration and flight operations with the F-35A Lightning and F-35B Lightning II from all three participating nations: Japanese Air Self Defense Force, Royal Australian Air Force, and the United States. (U.S. Air Force photos by Master Sgt. Abigail Klein)

McConnell Reservists team with allies for Exercise Cope North 2025

Published Feb. 13, 2025
By Master Sgt. Abigail Klein
931st Air Refueling Wing

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Three F/A-18D Hornet aircraft hover outside a the wing of a KC-46A Pegasus assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, and flown by an 931st Air Refueling Wing aircrew, the Reserve Unit at Team McConnell, over the skies of Guam, Feb. 5, 2025. The aircraft were participating in the first day of Exercise Cope North 2025.CN25 showcases the importance of cooperation and partnership in maintaining a stable and secure Indo-Pacific region and highlights the U.S. commitment to working with Allies and partners to promote peace and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photos by Master Sgt. Abigail Klein)