Aircraft launch for Cope Tiger 13

A U.S Air Force F-15C Eagle from the 44th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, conducts tactical flight operations during Cope Tiger 13 at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, March 12, 2013. 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/Capt. Joshua Gunderson)

Aircraft launch at Cope Tiger 13

A Republic of Singapore Air Force C-130 returns from a mission at Cope Tiger 13 at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, March 12, 2013. The annual exercise, comprised of aviation and ground units, is designed to enhance interoperability and relations amongst each nation’s air forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Jake Bailey)

Aircraft launch at Cope Tiger 13

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle prepares for flight operations during Cope Tiger 13 at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, March 12, 2013. Cope Tiger is an annual multilateral exercise designed to improve readiness and cooperation between U.S., Thai and Singaporean forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Jake Bailey)

Aircraft launch at Cope Tiger 13

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Jeffrey Santella, a crew chief, prepares an F-15C Eagle for flight operations during Cope Tiger 13 at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, March 11, 2013. Santella is assigned to the 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit at Kadena Air Base, Japan, and is a native of Fort Myers, Fla. 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)

Cope Tiger 13 commences in Thailand

A Royal Thai Air Force representative briefs exercise participants from the U.S. Air Force, Royal Thai Air Force and Republic of Singapore Air Force during a multilateral in-brief for Cope Tiger 13 Field Training Exercise at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, March 10, 2013. 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) (Released)

Cope Tiger 13 commences in Thailand

Exercise participants from the U.S. Air Force, Royal Thai Air Force and Republic of Singapore Air Force attend a multilateral in-brief during Cope Tiger 13 Field Training Exercise at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, March 10, 2013. The exercise reinforces U.S. Pacific Command's strategic objectives for the Southeast Asian region and demonstrates U.S. capability to project forces strategically in a combined and joint environment through robust combined air operations. 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) (Released)