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An A-10 Thunderbolt II conducts a show of force as Joint Terminal Attack Controllers from the 3rd Air Support Operations Squadron and combat controllers from the Thai Royal Air Force conduct a close air support mission training during Cope Tiger 13 at Nam Phong Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand, March 19, 2013. The aircraft is assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. More than 300 U.S. service members are participating in CT13, which offers an unparalleled opportunity to conduct a wide spectrum of large force employment air operations and strengthen military-to-military ties with two key partner nations, Thailand and Singapore. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Jake Bailey)

Joint, multilateral aircraft train together over Pacific during Cope North

Aircraft from the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, and Royal Australian Air Force fly in formation over the Pacific Ocean in support of exercise Cope North 2013, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 5, 2013. During this event, the aviators trained on war-fighting integration tactics. Cope North is a multilateral aerial and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise, held annually, designed to increase the combat readiness and interoperability of the U.S. military, JASDF, and RAAF. (Courtesy photo/Jim Haseltine/Released)

A-10 Thunderbolt IIs are ready to bring the thunder

Airmen with the 51st Maintenance Group load munitions onto an A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron August 29, 2011, during an Operation Readiness Exercise. Exercises such as this test Osan's ability to survive and operate during a war-time constraint. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Chad Thompson)

A-10 Thunderbolt IIs are ready to bring the thunder

Airmen with the 51st Maintenance Group load munitions onto an A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron August 29, 2011, during an Operation Readiness Exercise. Exercises such as this test Osan's ability to survive and operate during a war-time constraint. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Chad Thompson)

Eielson wraps up RED FLAG-Alaska 11-2 Exercise

A Republic of Singapore Air Force F-15SG Strike Eagle launches from the runway during RED FLAG-Alaska 11-2 July 19, 2011, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. RF-A allows participating units to exchange tactics, techniques and procedures as well as improve interoperability. The 428th Fighter Squadron is a U.S.-based Foreign Military Squadron from the 366th Fighter Wing at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Miguel Lara III)

Eielson wraps up RED FLAG-Alaska 11-2 Exercise

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 18th Aggressor Squadron retracts its landing gear after take-off during RED FLAG-Alaska 11-2 July 19, 2011, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Aggressor pilots are trained to act as opposing forces in exercises like RF-A to better prepare U.S. and allied forces for aerial combat. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Miguel Lara III)