West Virginia Air National Guard participates in Cooperacion IX
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Katherine Ellis, 167th Medical Group, is interviewed by Peruvian Air Force public affairs, as Lt. Col. Luis Garcia, 12 AF, provides translation, at Pisco Air Base, Peru, May 10, 2023, during exercise Cooperacion IX. Members of the the West Virginia Air National Guard participated in humanitarian assistance and disaster response exercise Cooperation IX, Peru 2023 - A Single Force Against Disasters. The exercise, coordinated by the System of Cooperation Among the American Air Forces (SICOFAA), brought together 13 partner nations to develop interoperability in times of emergency response. Collaborating with our Air Force partners during exercises such as Cooperation IX enhances interoperability, builds capabilities and strengthens relationships so we can more easily integrate during real-world crisis.