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Operation Deep Freeze 2010-2011

The Richard G. Matthiesen fuel tanker ship at the McMurdo ice pier, as part of Operation Deep Freeze 2010-2011. ODF is the U.S. military's operational and logistic support of the NSF's scientific research activities in Antarctica. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Mr. Larry Larsson)

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Operation Deep Freeze 2010-2011

A view of Antarctica through the eyes of a pair of C-17 Globemaster III Night Vision Goggles at McMurdo Station, Antarctica, as part of Operation Deep Freeze 2010-2011. ODF is the U.S. military's operational and logistic support of the NSF's scientific research activities in Antarctica. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Lt. Col. Robert Wellington)

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Operation Deep Freeze 2010-2011

An LC-130 Ski-bird from Stratton Air National Guard Base, N.Y. flies past Mount Discovery near McMurdo Station, Antarctica, as part of Operation Deep Freeze 2010-2011. ODF is the U.S. military's operational and logistic support of the NSF's scientific research activities in Antarctica. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Col Gary James).

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AVALON Air Show 2011

Lt. Col. Christopher Niemi, an F-22 pilot from the 525th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, speaks to media about the F-22 Raptor immediately following the opening ceremony of the Avalon 2011 Australia International Airshow and Aerospace and Defence Exposition in Geelong, Australia, on March 1, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Lt. Col. Kenneth Hoffman)

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Australian Defense Minister Discusses C-17

The Honorable Stephen Smith, Australian Minister of Defence, speaks at a press conference in the shadow of a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster from Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, during the Avalon 2011 Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defence Exposition in Geelong, Australia, March 1, 2011. The minister spoke about the possibility of his country purchasing more C-17 aircraft for the Royal Australian Air Force, which celebrated its 90th anniversary this year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Kenneth Hoffman)

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Deep Freeze

A Military Sealift Command-chartered container ship, an MV BBC Ems, departs McMurdo Station, Antarctica, on Feb. 13, 2011, after delivering more than 84,000 square feet of vital supplies in support of Operation Deep Freeze. ODF is an annual U.S. Air Force-led mission to lend operational and logistical support to the National Science Foundation's research and exploration in Antarctica.

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Aero India 2011

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ryan Johnson hands out stickers to young air show enthusiasts at Aero India 2011 at Yelahanka Air Force Station, Bangalore, India, on Feb. 11 2011. Sergeant Johnson is a fueling technician with the 35th Aircraft Maintainence Squadron at Misawa Air Base, Japan, supporting the F-16 Fighting Falcom Pacific Demonstration Team. Aero India is a trade show held every two years. U.S. Pacific Command's participation in Aero India 11 directly supports engagement goals and objectives and furthers relations with other countries. The United States has supported Aero India since 2005. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Capt. Kirsten Udd)

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Aero India 2011

The Surya Kiran, Indian Air Force demonstation team, performs during the Aero India 2011 inauguration ceremony on Feb. 9 at Yelahanka Air Force Station, Bangalore, India. Aero India is a trade show held every two years. U.S. Pacific Command's participation in Aero India 11 directly supports engagement goals and objectives and furthers relations with other countries. The United States has supported Aero India since 2005. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Capt. Kirsten Udd)

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Cope Tiger

U.S., Singapore and Australian military servicemembers participate in a parade during the exercise Cope Tiger 2011 opening ceremony at Paya Lebar Air Base, Singapore, on Dec. 13, 2010. Cope Tiger is an annual, multilateral aerial large force exercise conducted in the Asia-Pacific region. (Courtesy photo)

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Cope Tiger

Air chiefs and exercise Cope Tiger directors from the United States, Singapore, and Thailand participate in a parade during the exercise Cope Tiger 2011 opening ceremony at Paya Lebar Air Base, Singapore, on Dec. 13, 2010. Cope Tiger is an annual, multilateral aerial large force exercise conducted in the Asia-Pacific region. (Courtesy photo)

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Cope Tiger

Air chiefs and exercise Cope Tiger directors from the United States, Singapore, and Thailand pose for a photo during the exercise Cope Tiger 2011 opening ceremony at Paya Lebar Air Base, Singapore, on Dec. 13, 2010. Cope Tiger is an annual, multilateral aerial large force exercise conducted in the Asia-Pacific region. (Courtesy photo)

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Cope Tiger

Maj. Gen. Ng Chee Meng (right), Chief of the Republic of Singapore Air Force, presents Maj. Gen. Brooks Bash, Pacific Air Forces vice commander, with a commemorative plaque during the exercise Cope Tiger 2011 opening ceremony at Paya Lebar Air Base, Singapore, on Dec. 13, 2010. Cope Tiger is an annual, multilateral aerial large force exercise conducted in the Asia-Pacific region. (Courtesy photo)

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13th Air Force Change of Command

Gen. Gary North (left), Pacific Air Forces commander, presents Lt. Gen. Ted Kresge with the 13th Air Force unit flag during the a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii, on Dec. 10, 2010. Lt. Gen. Hawk Carlisle relinquished command of 13th Air Force to Lt. Gen. Ted Kresge during the ceremony presided over by General North.

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13th Air Force Change of Command

Gen. Gary North (left), Pacific Air Forces commander, Lt. Gen. Hawk Carlisle and Lt. Gen. Ted Kresge, during the 13th Air Force change of command at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii, on Dec. 10, 2010. General Carlisle relinquished command of 13th Air Force to Lt. Gen. Ted Kresge during the ceremony presided over by General North.

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Sun sets on Keen Sword

A formation of ships and aircraft from the U.S. military and Japan Self Defense Force cap the end of exercise Keen Sword, which took place Dec. 3-10. Identified as the largest joint, bilateral field training exercise between the two nations in Japan, Keen Sword 11 was designed to allow the two militaries to practice and evaluate the coordination procedures and interoperability elements required to effectively and mutually respond to the defense of Japan, or to a regional crisis or contingency situation in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo)

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Final shots of Keen Sword

Ships from the U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self Defense Force cruise in the Pacific Ocean at the conclusion of exercise Keen Sword, which took place Dec. 3-10. The exchange brought together more than 40,000 U.S. and Japanese military personnel and focused on integrated air and missile defense, base security and force protection, search and rescue, and maritime defense and interdiction. More than 400 aircraft participated in the exercise and were operated bilaterally with at least 60 ships and missile defense equipment. (U.S. Navy photo)

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Final shots of Keen Sword

A formation of ships from the U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self Defense Force cruise in the Pacific Ocean at the conclusion of exercise Keen Sword, which took place Dec. 3-10. Identified as the largest joint, bilateral field training exercise between the two nations in Japan, Keen Sword 11 was designed to allow the two militaries to practice and evaluate the coordination procedures and interoperability elements required to effectively and mutually respond to the defense of Japan, or to a regional crisis or contingency situation in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo)

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Final shots of Keen Sword

A formation of ships from the U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self Defense Force cruise in the Pacific Ocean at the conclusion of exercise Keen Sword, which took place Dec. 3-10. Identified as the largest joint, bilateral field training exercise between the two nations in Japan, Keen Sword 11 was designed to allow the two militaries to practice and evaluate the coordination procedures and interoperability elements required to effectively and mutually respond to the defense of Japan, or to a regional crisis or contingency situation in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo)

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Navy in Keen Sword

Sailors remove chocks and chains from an SH-60K helicopter assigned to Helicopter Patrol Squadron 211 (HPS 211) of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, which is about to take off form the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46). Tortuga is part of the permanently forward-deployed Essex Expeditionary Strike Group, which is participating with the JMSDF in Keen Sword 2011, through Dec. 10. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Richard Doolin)

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Navy in Keen Sword

A Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force sailor talks with some U.S. Navy Sailors on the flight deck of the amphibious docklanding ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) while waiting for a JMSDF helicopter to pick him up. Tortuga is part of the permanently forward-deployed Essex Expeditionary Strike Group, which is participating with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force in Keen Sword 2011, through Dec. 10. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Richard Doolin)

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