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U.S. Air Force Capt. Tyler Rico, 421st Mission Generation Force Element F-35A Lightning II pilot, climbs into the cockpit of his aircraft during Cope Thunder 25-2 on the flightline of Clark Air Base, Philippines, July 7, 2025. The exercise allows Airmen to train alongside Philippine Air Force counterparts, demonstrating the shared vision of maintaining security, stability, prosperity, and peace throughout the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aden Brown)