U.S. Air Force Capt. Christopher Gericke, a fighter

U.S. Air Force Capt. Christopher Gericke, a fighter pilot from the 44th Fighter Squadron, taxis an F-15C Eagle to take off for Cope North 21 from Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 4, 2021. Cope North 2021 is a trilateral training exercise between U.S., Japanese, and Australian air forces to develop combat capabilities and enhance air superiority, electronic warfare, air interdiction, tactical airlift, and aerial refueling. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)