Cope Tiger 2010
Maj. (Dr.) Patti Fries, an optometrist from the Missouri Air National Guard, searches for the best pair of prescription glasses for a Thai gentleman in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand, March 4, 2010. Dr. Fries and approximately 500 other U.S. Air Force members are participating in Cope Tiger 2010, an annual multilateral training exercise with the Royal Thai Air Force and Army and the Republic of Singapore Air Force that includes humanitarian assistance. Exercises such as Cope Tiger build strong relationships with nations in the region and enhance interoperability as the U.S. trains side-by-side with regional military forces. Dr. Fries is a native of Omaha, Nebraska. (U. S. Air Force photo/Capt. Christy Stravolo)