U.S. Air Force Capt. Sly Liggieri, F-22 Raptor pilot, representing Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, center, talks to Jeffrey Bleich, Australian Ambassador, left, and Mary Warlick, Consul General U.S. Melbourne consulate, right, about the military benefits of the F-22 during the Australian International Airshow at Avalon Airport, Australia, Feb. 27, 2013. Approximately 220 U.S. service members along with the U.S. Air Force's F-22
Raptor, C-17 Globemaster III, F-16 Fighting Falcon, B-52 Stratofortress, and KC-135 Stratotanker are supporting AIA 13, which allows a unique opportunity for the United States to showcase its aviation prowess and strengthen military-to-military ties with our Pacific allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenna Jackson)