RM2A9DPWG–An aerial view of the USAAF North Field on Tinian Island. It was from here in World War Two that B-29 bombers flew long range missions against mainland Japan. Both the missions to Hiroshima and Nagasaki originated from this airstrip
RM2HMKD2G–Three C-130J Super Hercules fly during exercise Cope North 22 over Tinian in the Northern Mariana Islands, Feb. 5, 2022. Air Forces from different countries including; Australia, Japan, and the U.S. take part in the yearly interactive field training exercise known as Cope North. Alliances and partnerships are crucial to our strategy, providing a durable, asymmetric strategic advantage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Josiah Brown)
RMDA0K6K–505th Bombardment Group B-29s North Field Tinian July 1945
RMM5FRH5–A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules flies over Tinian, U.S. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, during an aeromedical evacuation mission during exercise COPE NORTH 18 (CN18), Feb. 19. CN18 is a Pacific Air Forces sponsored tri-lateral field training exercise (FTX) designed to develop synergistic and increase interoperability of U.S. Air Forces, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), and the Koku Jieitai (Japanese Air Self Defense Force).(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Corey Hook)
RMDW7MN1–US Air Force Col. Paul W. Tibbets, Jr., pilot of the ENOLA GAY waves from his cockpit of his B-29 Superfortress before takeoff to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan August 6, 1945 from North Filed, Tinian, Mariana Islands.
RM2HPPKJ7–Pararescuemen with the 31st Rescue Squadron prepare to jump out of an HH-60G Pave Hawk with the 33rd Rescue Squadron during exercise Cope North 22 at the Island of Tinian near Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 14, 2022. Japanese and U.S. Air Force members trained together in participation of Cope North 2022, multilateral U.S. Pacific Air Forces-sponsored field training exercise conducted annually at Andersen AFB, Guam focused on combat air forces’ large-force employment and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief training to enhance interoperability among U.S., Australian, and Japanese f
RM2M5A4EA–A Japanese ShinMaywa US-2 floats in the ocean during exercise Cope North 22 at the Island of Tinian near Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 14, 2022. Japanese and U.S. Air Force members trained together in participation of Cope North 2022, multilateral U.S. Pacific Air Forces-sponsored field training exercise conducted annually at Andersen AFB, Guam focused on combat air forces’ large-force employment and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief training to enhance interoperability among U.S., Australian, and Japanese forces.
RM2WWP36E–Royal Australian Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force medical personnel carry a stretcher during a mass casualty scenario as part of Cope North 24 at Northwest Field, Guam, Feb. 11, 2024. U.S., RAAF and JASDF critical care air transport teams recently conducted a mass casualty exercise, treating and transporting over 50 patients from isolated airfields across Tinian, Saipan and Guam. An interchangeable medical service is a force-multiplier in the Indo-Pacific Region Air Force
RMW0MR3W–U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, wait to board an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit on North Ramp, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, during Valiant Shield 16, September 20, 2016. The Kilo 3/3 Marines departed to perform a airfield seizure on Tinian for Valiant Shield. VS16 is a biennial U.S. only, field training exercise that focuses on joint training with U.S. Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps to increase interoperability and working relationships. Photo by Justin A. Fisher/U.S. Marine Corps
RMDDNFJN–29th Bombardment Group B-29s at North Field, Tinian, 1945
RM2JPYRFX–Tinian North Field DN-ST-95-01291
RMDDNFH9–29th Bombardment Group B-29s at North Field, Tinian, 1945
RFHY92R3–Secret Lagoon, Tinian
RME1M0CM–U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Brian Smith and Cpl. Matthew Ahn, both chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear specialists
RFT035JM–Aerial shot of the four abandoned runways at the North Field on Tinian.
RMDA1C30–29th BG North Field Tinian B-29s 1945
RM2HPPKJH–A Japanese ShinMaywa US-2 floats in the ocean during exercise Cope North 22 at the Island of Tinian near Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 14, 2022. Japanese and U.S. Air Force members trained together in participation of Cope North 2022, multilateral U.S. Pacific Air Forces-sponsored field training exercise conducted annually at Andersen AFB, Guam focused on combat air forces’ large-force employment and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief training to enhance interoperability among U.S., Australian, and Japanese forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph P. LeVeille)
RM2M5A4DP–A Japanese ShinMaywa US-2 floats in the ocean during exercise Cope North 22 at the Island of Tinian near Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 14, 2022. Japanese and U.S. Air Force members trained together in participation of Cope North 2022, multilateral U.S. Pacific Air Forces-sponsored field training exercise conducted annually at Andersen AFB, Guam focused on combat air forces’ large-force employment and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief training to enhance interoperability among U.S., Australian, and Japanese forces.
RM2WWP47N–U.S. Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force medical personnel unload a C-130J Super Hercules during a mass casualty scenario as part of Cope North 24 at Northwest Field, Guam, Feb. 11, 2024. U.S., RAAF and JASDF critical care air transport teams recently conducted a mass casualty exercise, treating and transporting over 50 patients from isolated airfields across Tinian, Saipan and Guam. An interchangeable medical service is a force-multiplier in the Indo-Pacific Region Air Force
RMM6B1AD–A pallet flies out of a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules on an airdrop mission during exercise COPE NORTH 18 at Tinian, U.S. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Feb. 27. CN18 is a Pacific Air Forces sponsored tri-lateral field training exercise (FTX) designed to develop synergistic and increase interoperability of U.S. Air Forces, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), and the Koku Jieitai (Japanese Air Self-Defense Force). (U.S. Air Force
RFT0555R–Wide shot of the famous Blow Hole in the North Field of Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands
RMDA0KEF–9th Bombardment Group B-29 North Field Tinian
RM2HPPKJ3–A Japanese ShinMaywa US-2 floats in the ocean during exercise Cope North 22 at the Island of Tinian near Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 14, 2022. Japanese and U.S. Air Force members trained together in participation of Cope North 2022, multilateral U.S. Pacific Air Forces-sponsored field training exercise conducted annually at Andersen AFB, Guam focused on combat air forces’ large-force employment and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief training to enhance interoperability among U.S., Australian, and Japanese forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph P. LeVeille)
RM2M5A4E9–U.S. Air Force pararescuemen with the 31st Rescue Squadron tread water during exercise Cope North 22 at the Island of Tinian near Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 14, 2022. Japanese and U.S. Air Forces trained together in participation of Cope North 2022, multilateral U.S. Pacific Air Forces-sponsored field training exercise conducted annually at Andersen AFB, Guam focused on combat air forces’ large-force employment and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief training to enhance interoperability among U.S., Australian, and Japanese forces.
RM2WWP3B1–U.S. Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force medical personnel carry a stretcher during a mass casualty scenario as part of Cope North 24 at Northwest Field, Guam, Feb. 11, 2024. U.S., RAAF and JASDF critical care air transport teams recently conducted a mass casualty exercise, treating and transporting over 50 patients from isolated airfields across Tinian, Saipan and Guam. An interchangeable medical service is a force-multiplier in the Indo-Pacific Region Air Force
RMHF1T87–U.S. Marines with Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF), Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, participate in a crash-fire rescue drill on North Field, Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands during exercise Forager Fury, Dec. 3, 2013. ARFF is training to improve their response time in the event of an emergency situation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Austin Schlosser/Released) Forager Fury II 131203-M-MP631-155
RMM6B1AE–A pallet lands at Tinian, U.S. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, after exiting a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules during exercise COPE NORTH 18 at Feb. 27. CN18 is a Pacific Air Forces sponsored tri-lateral field training exercise (FTX) designed to develop synergistic and increase interoperability of U.S. Air Forces, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), and the Koku Jieitai (Japanese Air Self-Defense Force). (U.S. Air Force
RFT05562–Portrait shot of the famous Blow Hole in the North Field of Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands
RM2HPPKHW–Japan Maritime Self Defense Force rescue swimmer with the 71st Air Rescue Squadron looks back at a ShinMaywa US-2 during exercise Cope North 22 at the Island of Tinian near Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 14, 2022. Japanese and U.S. Air Force members trained together in participation of Cope North 2022, multilateral U.S. Pacific Air Forces-sponsored field training exercise conducted annually at Andersen AFB, Guam focused on combat air forces’ large-force employment and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief training to enhance interoperability among U.S., Australian, and Japanese forc
RM2M5A4ED–A Japanese ShinMaywa US-2 floats in the ocean during exercise Cope North 22 at the Island of Tinian near Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 14, 2022. Japanese and U.S. Air Force members trained together in participation of Cope North 2022, multilateral U.S. Pacific Air Forces-sponsored field training exercise conducted annually at Andersen AFB, Guam focused on combat air forces’ large-force employment and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief training to enhance interoperability among U.S., Australian, and Japanese forces.
RMHF1T85–U.S. Marines with Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF), Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, participate in a crash-fire rescue drill on North Field, Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands during Exercise Forager Fury, Dec. 3, 2013. ARFF is training to improve their response time in the event of an emergency situation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Austin Schlosser/Released) Forager Fury II 131203-M-MP631-104
RMM6B1AJ–U.S. Air Force maintainers help 36th Airlift Squadron loadmasters recover a pallet back onto a C-130J Super Hercules after an airdrop mission during exercise COPE NORTH 18 at Tinian, U.S. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Feb. 27. CN18 is a Pacific Air Forces sponsored tri-lateral field training exercise (FTX) designed to develop synergistic and increase interoperability of U.S. Air Forces, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), and the Koku Jieitai (Japanese Air Self-Defense Force). (U.S. Air Force
RFJ5CYC2–Aerial view of a hidden strip of water inlet in the North Field, Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands
RM2HPPKHJ–A U.S. Air Force pararescueman with the 31st Rescue Squadron jumps out of an HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron during exercise Cope North 22 at the Island of Tinian near Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 14, 2022. Japanese and U.S. Air Force members trained together in participation of Cope North 2022, multilateral U.S. Pacific Air Forces-sponsored field training exercise conducted annually at Andersen AFB, Guam focused on combat air forces’ large-force employment and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief training to enhance interoperability among U.S., Australian, and Jap
RM2M5A4DG–Japan Maritime Self Defense Force rescue swimmers with the 71st Air Rescue Squadron inflate a raft during Cope North 22 at the Island of Tinian near Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 14, 2022. Japanese and U.S. Air Force members trained together in participation of Cope North 2022, multilateral U.S. Pacific Air Forces-sponsored field training exercise conducted annually at Andersen AFB, Guam focused on combat air forces’ large-force employment and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief training to enhance interoperability among U.S., Australian, and Japanese forces.
RMHF1T86–U.S. Marines with Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF), Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, use a siren to signal the start of a crash-fire rescue drill on North Field, Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands during exercise Forager Fury, Dec. 3, 2013. ARFF is training to improve their response time in the event of an emergency situation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Austin Schlosser/Released) Forager Fury II 131203-M-MP631-152
RMM6B1AB–U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Quiason, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, participates in an airdrop mission on a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules during exercise COPE NORTH 18 near Tinian, U.S. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Feb. 27. CN18 is a Pacific Air Forces sponsored tri-lateral field training exercise (FTX) designed to develop synergistic and increase interoperability of U.S. Air Forces, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), and the Koku Jieitai (Japanese Air Self-Defense Force). (U.S. Air Force
RFJ5D019–A hidden cove and water inlet that fills up during high tide in the North Field of Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands.
RM2HPPKHY–A Japanese ShinMaywa US-2 floats in the ocean during exercise Cope North 22 at the Island of Tinian near Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 14, 2022. Japanese and U.S. Air Force members trained together in participation of Cope North 2022, multilateral U.S. Pacific Air Forces-sponsored field training exercise conducted annually at Andersen AFB, Guam focused on combat air forces’ large-force employment and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief training to enhance interoperability among U.S., Australian, and Japanese forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph P. LeVeille)
RM2M5A4E4–Pararescuemen with the 31st Rescue Squadron prepare to jump out of an HH-60G Pave Hawk with the 33rd Rescue Squadron during exercise Cope North 22 at the Island of Tinian near Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 14, 2022. Japanese and U.S. Air Force members trained together in participation of Cope North 2022, multilateral U.S. Pacific Air Forces-sponsored field training exercise conducted annually at Andersen AFB, Guam focused on combat air forces’ large-force employment and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief training to enhance interoperability among U.S., Australian, and Japanese f
RMHF1T84–A U.S. Marine with Marine Aircraft Group 12 drinks water from a canteen during chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear defense (CBRND) training exercise on North Field, Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands during exerciser Forager Fury II, Dec. 3, 2013. This CBRND exercise is used to train Marines on the procedures of how to act and react in a contaminated environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Austin Schlosser/Released) Forager Fury II 131203-M-MP631-074
RMM6B1AF–U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Young Achuka, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, recovers the parachute cover that was left after an airdrop on a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules during exercise COPE NORTH 18 near Tinian, U.S. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Feb. 27. CN18 is a Pacific Air Forces sponsored tri-lateral field training exercise (FTX) designed to develop synergistic and increase interoperability of U.S. Air Forces, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), and the Koku Jieitai (Japanese Air Self-Defense Force). (U.S. Air Force
RFHXRRTX–Air Raid Shelter, Northfield, Tinian, CNMI These Japanese air raid shelters are located at North Field, Tinian in the Northern Mariana Islands.
RM2HPPKHK–A Japanese ShinMaywa US-2 with the 71st Air Rescue Squadron floats in the ocean while U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawks with the 33rd Rescue Squadron hover nearby during exercise Cope North 22 at the Island of Tinian near Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 14, 2022. Japanese and U.S. Air Force members trained together in participation of Cope North 2022, multilateral U.S. Pacific Air Forces-sponsored field training exercise conducted annually at Andersen AFB, Guam focused on combat air forces’ large-force employment and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief training to enhance interopera
RM2M5A4EH–Japan Maritime Self Defense Force rescue swimmers with the 71st Air Rescue Squadron and U.S. Air Force pararescuemen with the 31st Rescue Squadron crest an ocean swell during exercise Cope North 22 at the Island of Tinian near Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 14, 2022. Japanese and U.S. Air Force members trained together in participation of Cope North 2022, multilateral U.S. Pacific Air Forces-sponsored field training exercise conducted annually at Andersen AFB, Guam focused on combat air forces’ large-force employment and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief training to enhance inte
RMM665XP–U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Young Achuka, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, recovers the parachute cover that was left after an airdrop on a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules during exercise COPE NORTH 18 near Tinian, U.S. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Feb. 27. CN18 is a Pacific Air Forces sponsored tri-lateral field training exercise (FTX) designed to develop synergistic and increase interoperability of U.S. Air Forces, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), and the Koku Jieitai (Japanese Air Self-Defense Force). (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Corey Hook)
RMHF1T88–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kaitlin Hojna, turretman with Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF), Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, posts on a water turret as part of a crash-fire rescue drill on North Field, Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands during exercise Forager Fury, Dec. 3, 2013. ARFF is training to improve their response time in the event of an emergency situation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Austin Schlosser/Released) Forager Fury II 131203-M-MP631-162
RMM6B1AH–(Front) U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Rick Lafrance and Airman 1st Class Young Achuka, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmasters, strap down a pallet inside a C-130J Super Hercules after an airdrop mission during exercise COPE NORTH 18 at Tinian, U.S. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Feb. 27. CN18 is a Pacific Air Forces sponsored tri-lateral field training exercise (FTX) designed to develop synergistic and increase interoperability of U.S. Air Forces, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), and the Koku Jieitai (Japanese Air Self-Defense Force). (U.S. Air Force
RFT035FH–Ruins of an old World War 11 Japanese bunker near Chulu Beach Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands
RM2M5A4E6–Japan Maritime Self Defense Force rescue swimmers with the 71st Air Rescue Squadron and U.S. Air Force pararescuemen with the 31st Rescue Squadron ride in an inflatable raft during exercise Cope North 22 at the Island of Tinian near Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 14, 2022. Japanese and U.S. Air Force members trained together in participation of Cope North 2022, multilateral U.S. Pacific Air Forces-sponsored field training exercise conducted annually at Andersen AFB, Guam focused on combat air forces’ large-force employment and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief training to enhanc
RMHF1T89–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kaitlin Hojna, turretman with Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF), Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, dons her fire suit as part of a crash-fire rescue drill on North Field, Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands during exercise Forager Fury, Dec. 3, 2013. ARFF is training to improve their response time in the event of an emergency situation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Austin Schlosser/Released) Forager Fury II 131203-M-MP631-157
RMM6B1A9–(Left) U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Quiason and Airman 1st Class Young Achuka, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmasters, prepare a pallet for an airdrop on a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules during exercise COPE NORTH 18 near Tinian, U.S. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Feb. 27. CN18 is a Pacific Air Forces sponsored tri-lateral field training exercise (FTX) designed to develop synergistic and increase interoperability of U.S. Air Forces, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), and the Koku Jieitai (Japanese Air Self-Defense Force). (U.S. Air Force
RFJ5CX2W–World War 11 Runway Able airfield, Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands
RM2M5A4DR–A U.S. Air Force pararescueman with the 31st Rescue Squadron jumps out of an HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron during exercise Cope North 22 at the Island of Tinian near Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 14, 2022. Japanese and U.S. Air Force members trained together in participation of Cope North 2022, multilateral U.S. Pacific Air Forces-sponsored field training exercise conducted annually at Andersen AFB, Guam focused on combat air forces’ large-force employment and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief training to enhance interoperability among U.S., Australian, and Jap
RMHF1T82–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Garret Arrieta, a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear defense (CBRND) specialist with Marine Aircraft Group 12 poses with an M50 gas mask as part of a CBRND training exercise on North Field, Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands during exercise Forager Fury II, Dec. 3, 2013. This CBRND exercise is used to train Marines on the procedures of how to act and react in a contaminated environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Austin Schlosser/Released) Forager Fury II 131203-M-MP631-028
RMKKCNMB–A U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25 (HSC-25), flies over North Field, a former World War II airfield on Tinian, November 27, 2017. HSC-25 maintains a 24-hour search and rescue and medical evacuation alert posture, directly supporting the U.S. Coast Guard, Sector Guam and Joint Region Marianas. HSC-25 ensures maritime peace and security in the U.S. 7th Fleet Area of Responsibility. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Benjamin A. Lewis)
RFJ5CX3X–Atomic bomb loading pit No 1, Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands
RM2M5A4CP–Japan Maritime Self Defense Force rescue swimmer with the 71st Air Rescue Squadron holds on the side of a ShinMaywa US-2 during exercise Cope North 22 at the Island of Tinian near Andersen Air Force Base, Feb. 14, 2022. Japanese and U.S. Air Force members trained together in participation of Cope North 2022, multilateral U.S. Pacific Air Forces-sponsored field training exercise conducted annually at Andersen AFB, Guam focused on combat air forces’ large-force employment and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief training to enhance interoperability among U.S., Australian, and Japanese for
RMHF1T8A–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kaitlin Hojna, turretman with Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) Iwakuni, Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 (MWSS-171), posts on a water turret as part of a crash-fire rescue drill on North Field, Northern Mariana Islands during exercise Forager Fury, Tinian, Dec. 3, 2013. ARFF is training to improve their response time in the event of an emergency situation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Austin Schlosser/Released) Forager Fury II 131203-M-MP631-164
RMMB4X31–A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules flies over Tinian, U.S. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, during an aeromedical evacuation mission during exercise COPE NORTH 18 (CN18), Feb. 19. CN18 is a Pacific Air Forces sponsored tri-lateral field training exercise (FTX) designed to develop synergistic and increase interoperability of U.S. Air Forces, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), and the Koku Jieitai (Japanese Air Self Defense Force).
RMHF1R78–Lance Cpl. Raynaldo Olvera, from Dallas, TX., and Lance Cpl. Javan William, from the Virgin Islands, are thanked for their service by local Tinian children Nov. 11 after a Veterans Day and Marine Corps birthday ceremony at Tinian's Historic North Field during exercise Forager Fury II. Olvera and William showed the children the heavy equipment they operate and how exactly they will restore the air field. Olvera is a heavy equipment mechanic and William is a heavy equipment operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionar
RMHE9FHH–A U.S. Air Force C-130H Hercules flies over North Field, Tinian, Marianna Islands, during Cope North 15, Feb. 26, 2015. North Field served as the World War II headquarters for the 509th Composite Group that launched the atomic bomb attacks against Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, in August of 1945. Through training exercises such as Exercise Cope North 15, the U.S., Japan and Australia air forces develop combat capabilities, enhancing air superiority, electronic warfare, air interdiction, tactical airlift and aerial refueling. Tech. Sgt. Jason Robertson
RM2M5A4ER–Japan Maritime Self Defense Force rescue swimmer with the 71st Air Rescue Squadron looks back at a ShinMaywa US-2 during exercise Cope North 22 at the Island of Tinian near Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 14, 2022. Japanese and U.S. Air Force members trained together in participation of Cope North 2022, multilateral U.S. Pacific Air Forces-sponsored field training exercise conducted annually at Andersen AFB, Guam focused on combat air forces’ large-force employment and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief training to enhance interoperability among U.S., Australian, and Japanese forc
RMT452C7–A Royal Australian Air Force member prepares to build tents during exercise Cope North 19 in Tinian, U.S. Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands Feb 26, 2019. Cope North is an annual multilateral U.S. Pacific Air Forces-sponsored field training exercise focused on combat air forces large-force employment and mobility air forces humanitarian assistance and disaster relief training to enhance interoperability among U.S., Australian and Japanese forces.
RMHE9FHG–A U.S. Air Force C-130H Hercules flies over North Field, Tinian, Marianna Islands, during Cope North 15, Feb. 26, 2015. North Field served as the World War II headquarters for the 509th Composite Group that launched the atomic bomb attacks against Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, in August of 1945. Through training exercises such as Exercise Cope North 15, the U.S., Japan and Australia air forces develop combat capabilities, enhancing air superiority, electronic warfare, air interdiction, tactical airlift and aerial refueling. Tech. Sgt. Jason Robertson
RFJ5CY6D–World War 11 ruins, Japanese, air command building, abandoned, building, framing, historical, history, japanese, northerm mariana islands, pacific isl
RM2M5A4DE–A Japanese ShinMaywa US-2 with the 71st Air Rescue Squadron floats in the ocean while U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawks with the 33rd Rescue Squadron hover nearby during exercise Cope North 22 at the Island of Tinian near Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 14, 2022. Japanese and U.S. Air Force members trained together in participation of Cope North 2022, multilateral U.S. Pacific Air Forces-sponsored field training exercise conducted annually at Andersen AFB, Guam focused on combat air forces’ large-force employment and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief training to enhance interopera
RM2M9PG1E–Two Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters land at North Field, on Tinian Island, in support of Exercise TANDEM THRUST 2003. Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 2003 Base: Tinian Island Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP)
RMT46127–Royal Australian Air Force security force members provide security on the flight line at Tinian, U.S. Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands during Cope North Feb. 19, 2019. Cope North is an annual multilateral U.S. Pacific Air Forces-sponsored field training exercise focused on combat air forces large-force employment and mobility air forces humanitarian assistance and disaster relief training to enhance interoperability among U.S., Australian and Japanese forces.
RMHE9FHR–A Japanese Self Defense Force C-130 Hercules flies off the coast of North Field, Tinian, Marianna Islands, during Cope North 15, Feb. 26, 2015. North Field served as the World War II headquarters for the 509th Composite Group that launched the atomic bomb attacks against Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, in August of 1945. Through training exercises such as Exercise Cope North 15, the U.S., Japan and Australia air forces develop combat capabilities, enhancing air superiority, electronic warfare, air interdiction, tactical airlift and aerial refueling. Tech. Sgt. Jason Robertson
RM2M9PG5N–United States Marine Corps (USMC) Combat Engineer (CE) Detachment, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, discuss obstacles along the North Field, on Tinian Island, in support of Exercise TANDEM THRUST 2003. Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 2003 Base: Tinian Island Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP)
RMT452CA–A Royal Australian Air Force member builds cot during exercise Cope North 19 in Tinian, U.S. Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands Feb 26, 2019. Cope North is an annual multilateral U.S. Pacific Air Forces-sponsored field training exercise focused on combat air forces large-force employment and mobility air forces humanitarian assistance and disaster relief training to enhance interoperability among U.S., Australian and Japanese forces.
RMHE9FHJ–A U.S. Air Force C-130H Hercules flies over North Field, Tinian, Marianna Islands, during Cope North 15, Feb. 26, 2015. North Field served as the World War II headquarters for the 509th Composite Group that launched the atomic bomb attacks against Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, in August of 1945. Through training exercises such as Exercise Cope North 15, the U.S., Japan and Australia air forces develop combat capabilities, enhancing air superiority, electronic warfare, air interdiction, tactical airlift and aerial refueling. Tech. Sgt. Jason Robertson
RM2M9PFHB–Corporal (CPL) Stills, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment takes roll call, prior to establishing cover fire for CH-53E Super Stallions landing at North Field, Tinian Island, in support of Exercise TANDEM THRUST 2003. Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 2003 Base: Tinian Island Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP)
RM2M7XEGE–A view of Broadway Highway at the North Field and during Exercise Kennel Bear '4-82. Subject Operation/Series: KENNEL BEAR '4-82 Base: Tinian Island Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP)
RMT4612A–Royal Australian Air Force security force members provide security on the flight line at Tinian, U.S. Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands during Cope North Feb. 27, 2019. Cope North is an annual multilateral U.S. Pacific Air Forces-sponsored field training exercise focused on combat air forces large-force employment and mobility air forces humanitarian assistance and disaster relief training to enhance interoperability among U.S., Australian and Japanese forces.
RM2M8NK9G–Aerial view showing the North Field runways used for airdrops and evacuation of personnel, on the Island of Tinian, during Exercise TANDEM TRHUST 99. Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 99 Base: North Field, Tinian Island Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP)
RMHE9FHF–A U.S. Air Force C-130H Hercules flies over North Field, Tinian, Marianna Islands, during Cope North 15, Feb. 26, 2015. North Field served as the World War II headquarters for the 509th Composite Group that launched the atomic bomb attacks against Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, in August of 1945. Through training exercises such as Exercise Cope North 15, the U.S., Japan and Australia air forces develop combat capabilities, enhancing air superiority, electronic warfare, air interdiction, tactical airlift and aerial refueling. Tech. Sgt. Jason Robertson
RM2M7XEEG–An aerial view of the North Field prime runway, during Exercise Kennel Bear '4-82. This airfield was primarily used during World War II. Subject Operation/Series: KENNEL BEAR '4-82 Base: Tinian Island Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP)
RMT452C6–ARoyal Australian Air Force member prepares to build tents exercise during Cope North 19 in Tinian, U.S. Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands Feb 26, 2019. Cope North is an annual multilateral U.S. Pacific Air Forces-sponsored field training exercise focused on combat air forces large-force employment and mobility air forces humanitarian assistance and disaster relief training to enhance interoperability among U.S., Australian and Japanese forces.
RMHE9FHW–A Japan Self-Defense Force C-130 Hercules flies off the coast of North Field, Tinian, Marianna Islands, during Cope North 15, Feb. 26, 2015. North Field served as the World War II headquarters for the 509th Composite Group that launched the atomic bomb attacks against Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, in August of 1945. Through training exercises such as Exercise Cope North 15, the U.S., Japan and Australia air forces develop combat capabilities, enhancing air superiority, electronic warfare, air interdiction, tactical airlift and aerial refueling. Tech. Sgt. Jason Robertson
RM2M7XEDX–A view of a North Field taxiway during Exercise Kennel Bear '4-82. This airfield was primarily used during World War II. Subject Operation/Series: KENNEL BEAR '4-82 Base: Tinian Island Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP)
RMT452C5–U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Joshua Alvarez, with the 36th Mobility Response Squadron, secures his tent during excercise Cope North 19 at Tinian, U.S. Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands Feb. 26 2019. Cope North is an annual multilateral U.S. Pacific Air Forces-sponsored field training exercise focused on combat air forces large-force employment and mobility air forces humanitarian assistance and disaster relief training to enhance interoperability among U.S., Australian and Japanese forces.
RMHE9FHT–A formation of Japan Self-Defense Force, U.S. Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft fly off the coast of North Field, Tinian, Marianna Islands, during Cope North 15, Feb. 26, 2015. North Field served as the World War II headquarters for the 509th Composite Group that launched the atomic bomb attacks against Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, in August of 1945. Through training exercises such as Exercise Cope North 15, the U.S., Japan and Australia air forces develop combat capabilities, enhancing air superiority, electronic warfare, air interdiction, tactical airlift and
RM2M7XEDH–A view of a North Field taxiway covered by bushes during Exercise Kennel Bear '4-82. This airfield was primarily used during World War II. Subject Operation/Series: KENNEL BEAR '4-82 Base: Tinian Island Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP)
RM2M8NKT3–US Army (USA) Soldiers set up Camouflaged nets over living facility tents at North Field, on the Island of Tinian, during Exercise TANDEM TRHUST 99. Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 99 Base: North Field, Tinian Island Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP)
RM2M7XEDK–A view of the North Field prime runway from the 4,200 feet marker pointing east, during Exercise Kennel Bear '4-82. This airfield was primarily used during World War II. Subject Operation/Series: KENNEL BEAR '4-82 Base: Tinian Island Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP)
RM2M8JMJW–An aerial view of the USAAF North Field on Tinian Island. It was from here in World War Two that B-29 bombers flew long range missions against mainland Japan. Both the missions to Hiroshima and Nagasaki originated from this airstrip nearly half a century ago. Base: Tinian Island Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP)
RM2M7XEE7–A view of damage to a North Field taxiway apparently caused by tracked vehicles and water erosion. This airfield was primarily used during World War II and is now being used for Exercise Kennel Bear '4-82. Subject Operation/Series: KENNEL BEAR '4-82 Base: Tinian Island Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP)
RMT46298–Two U.S. Air Force members with the 36th Mobility Response Squadron, prepare to collapse a tent during exercise Cope North 19 at Tinian, U.S. Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands Feb. 28, 2019. Cope North is an annual multilateral U.S. Pacific Air Forces-sponsored field training exercise focused on combat air forces large-force employment and mobility air forces humanitarian assistance and disaster relief training to enhance interoperability among U.S., Australian and Japanese forces.
RMHE9FJ5–A formation of Japan Self-Defense Force, U.S. Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft fly over North Field, Tinian, Marianna Islands, during Cope North 15, Feb. 26, 2015. North Field served as the World War II headquarters for the 509th Composite Group that launched the atomic bomb attacks against Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, in August of 1945. Through training exercises such as Exercise Cope North 15, the U.S., Japan and Australia air forces develop combat capabilities, enhancing air superiority, electronic warfare, air interdiction, tactical airlift and aerial refu
RM2M7XEGP–A view of a North Field taxiway aircraft parking area with vegetation growing over the corral surface. This airfield was primarily used during World War II and is presently being used for Exercise Kennel Bear '4-82. Subject Operation/Series: KENNEL BEAR '4-82 Base: Tinian Island Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP)
RMT46128–A Japan Self-Defense Force security force member establishes a perimeter on the flight line at Tinian, U.S. Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands during Cope North Feb. 27, 2019. Cope North is an annual multilateral U.S. Pacific Air Forces-sponsored field training exercise focused on combat air forces large-force employment and mobility air forces humanitarian assistance and disaster relief training to enhance interoperability among U.S., Australian and Japanese forces.
RMHE9FJ1–A formation of Japan Self-Defense Force, U.S. Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft fly over North Field, Tinian, Marianna Islands, during Cope North 15, Feb. 26, 2015. North Field served as the World War II headquarters for the 509th Composite Group that launched the atomic bomb attacks against Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, in August of 1945. Through training exercises such as Exercise Cope North 15, the U.S., Japan and Australia air forces develop combat capabilities, enhancing air superiority, electronic warfare, air interdiction, tactical airlift and aerial refu
RM2M7XEDN–A view of a section of asphalt on the North Field prime runway after tests on the condition of the roadbed were conducted by the 9th Engineering Battalion, during Exercise Kennel Bear '4-82. This airfield was primarily used during World War II. Subject Operation/Series: KENNEL BEAR '4-82 Base: Tinian Island Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP)
RMT4612N–A Royal Australian Air Force member provides security for passengers exiting a plane at Tinian, U.S. Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands stands during exercise Cope North Feb. 19, 2019. Cope North is an annual multilateral U.S. Pacific Air Forces-sponsored field training exercise focused on combat air forces large-force employment and mobility air forces humanitarian assistance and disaster relief training to enhance interoperability among U.S., Australian and Japanese forces.
RMHE9FJ3–A formation of Japan Self-Defense Force, U.S. Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft fly over North Field, Tinian, Marianna Islands, during Cope North 15, Feb. 26, 2015. North Field served as the World War II headquarters for the 509th Composite Group that launched the atomic bomb attacks against Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, in August of 1945. Through training exercises such as Exercise Cope North 15, the U.S., Japan and Australia air forces develop combat capabilities, enhancing air superiority, electronic warfare, air interdiction, tactical airlift and aerial refu
RMMB4X32–U.S. Air Force Major Catherine Paterson, 439th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron medical crew director, talks on a communication system during an aeromedical mission at Tinian, U.S. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, during exercise COPE NORTH 18 (CN18), Feb. 19. CN18 is a Pacific Air Forces sponsored tri-lateral field training exercise (FTX) designed to develop synergistic and increase interoperability of U.S. Air Forces, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), and the Koku Jieitai (Japanese Air Self Defense Force).
RMHE9FJ0–A formation of Japan Self-Defense Force, U.S. Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft fly over North Field, Tinian, Marianna Islands, during Cope North 15, Feb. 26, 2015. North Field served as the World War II headquarters for the 509th Composite Group that launched the atomic bomb attacks against Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, in August of 1945. Through training exercises such as Exercise Cope North 15, the U.S., Japan and Australia air forces develop combat capabilities, enhancing air superiority, electronic warfare, air interdiction, tactical airlift and aerial refu
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