Airlifters train to deliver humanitarian aid

Tinian island is seen here from the flight deck of a C-130H flying a humanitarian aid and disaster relief training mission in support of Cope North 13, Feb. 6, 2013. Cope North is an annual air combat tactics, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise designed to increase the readiness and interoperability of the U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Royal Australian Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Bruch/Released)

Airlifters train to deliver humanitarian aid

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 36th Contingency Response Group prepare to load equipment onto a C-130H at Northwest Field, Guam while supporting Cope North 13, Feb. 6, 2013. The aircraft then delivered the cargo to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam after stops at the islands of Tinian and Saipan. Cope North is an annual air combat tactics, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise designed to increase the readiness and interoperability of the U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Royal Australian Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Bruch/Released)

Airlifters train to deliver humaitarian aid

A U.S. Air Force C-130H sits on the ramp at Anderson Air Force Base, Guam before flying a humanitarian aid and disaster relief mission in support of Cope North 13, Feb. 6, 2013. During the flight, the crew picked up passengers and cargo and delivered them to the islands of Saipan and Tinian. Cope North is an annual air combat tactics, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise designed to increase the readiness and interoperability of the U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Royal Australian Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Bruch/Released)

Airlifters train to deliver humaitarian aid

U.S. Air Force Capt. Matt Jones presents a mission brief to C-130H crews before a humanitarian aid and disaster relief flight in support of Cope North 13 on Anderson Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 6, 2013. The flight took passengers and cargo to the islands of Saipan and Tinian. Cope North is an annual air combat tactics, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise designed to increase the readiness and interoperability of the U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Royal Australian Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Bruch/Released)

Cope North 13 showcases humanitarian relief capabilities

A U.S. Air Force C-130H taxis to the runway and prepares to receive a rolling stock load while participating in Cope North 13 on Northwest Field, Guam, Feb. 5, 2013. Cope North is a multilateral Pacific Air Forces-sponsored Field Training Exercise (FTX) conducted annually at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The exercise focuses on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief training, air combat tactics and large force employment in an effort to enhance interoperability among U.S., Japan and Australian forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Bruch/RELEASED)

Cope North 13 showcases humanitarian relief capabilities

A U.S. Air Force C-130H flies over Northwest Field, Guam to perform an air drop while participating in Cope North 13, Feb. 5, 2013. Cope North is a multilateral Pacific Air Forces-sponsored Field Training Exercise (FTX) conducted annually at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The exercise focuses on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief training, air combat tactics and large force employment in an effort to enhance interoperability among U.S., Japan and Australian forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Bruch/RELEASED)