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Cope Tiger 2010

Senior Airman Brittany Compton (left), an optometry technician from the Ohio Air National Guard, inventories prescription eyeglasses with Staff Sgt. Rosalind Camacho during a humanitarian mission in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand, March 4, 2010. The airmen 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. Airman Compton is a native of Mansfield, Ohio. (U. S. Air Force photo/Capt. Christy Stravolo)

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Cope Tiger 2010

Capt. (Dr.) Michael Fernandez, a dentist from an Air Force Reserve unit in Guam, gives a local anesthetic to a 7-year-old Thai girl in preparation for a tooth extraction with some assistance from a Royal Thai Air Force medical technician in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand, March 4, 2010. Dr. Fernandez 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. Fernandez has had a private dental practice in Guam for 15 years and joined the Air Force Reserve so he could go on humanitarian missions. (U. S. Air Force photo/Capt. Christy Stravolo)

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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)

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COMPACAF presents Medallion for Heroism

Gen. Gary North Pacific Air Forces commander, presents a gift to, Mrs. Doris Avery (Dee), at a luncheon in her honor at the Officers Club, Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii, Feb. 5, 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt Jerome S. Tayborn)

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COMPACAF presents Medallion for Heroism

Gen. Gary North, Pacific Air Forces commander, Col. (Ret.) Alden Avery and Mrs. Doris Avery, a member of the "Greatest Generation" after a medallion ceremony honoring Mrs. Avery. General North presented the Noncommissioned Officers' Association World War II Veterans Medallion to Mrs. Avery, at the Courtyard of Heroes, Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii, Feb. 5, 2010, for her heroic efforts. She served as a lieutenant in the Army Nurse Corps during World War II. As a flight nurse on medical air evacuation flights, Lieutenant Avery amassed for than 800 flight hours. These missions often took place over combat zones in the Eastern Mandate, Western Pacific and Southern Philippines, where she was subjected to possible interception by enemy aircraft and anti-aircraft fire. She received an Air Medal for her actions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt Jerome S. Tayborn)

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COMPACAF presents Medallion for Heroism

Mrs. Doris Avery (Dee), speaks to member of the media, prior to a ceremony in her honor. Then-Lieutenant Avery, served a nurse in World War II. General Gary North, Pacific Air Forces, commander, presented the Noncommissioned Officers' Association World War II Veterans Medallion to Mrs. Avery, at the Courtyard of Heroes, Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii, Feb. 5, 2010, for her heroic efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt Jerome S. Tayborn)

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Singapore Airshow

Vice Adm. Jeffrey Wieringa, Defense Security Cooperation Agency director (second from left); Gen. Gary North, Pacific Air Forces commander (third from left), and Bruce Lemkin, Deputy Undersecretary of the Air Force for International Affairs (second from right), participate in the Singapore Airshow 2010 ribbon cutting ceremony held at the Changi Exhibition Centre in Changi, Singapore, Feb. 2, 2010. The Singapore air show is one the largest air and trade shows in the world. Aircraft from the United States will participate in both static displays and aerial demonstrations to exhibit a snapshot of the diverse inventory of U.S. military aircraft and equipment. U.S. Pacific Command's participation in the six-day air show directly supports U.S. engagement goals and furthers U.S. relations with countries in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Cohen Young)

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JSDF chief of staff visits Hickam

Gen. Gary North, Pacific Air Forces commander, General Kenichiro Hokazono, Japan Air Self-Defense Force chief of staff, and Lt. Gen. Hawk Carlisle, 13th Air Force commander, pose for a group photo in front of the 613th Air and Space Operations Center Jan. 25, 2010 at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. General Hokazono and his delegation visited Hickam Jan. 23-25. The visit coincided with the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the signing of the U.S.-Japan Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security. The long-standing and strong relationship between the two partners continues to be key to regional stability in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn)

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JSDF chief of staff visits Hickam

General Kenichiro Hokazone, Japan Air Self-Defense Force chief of staff, Gen. Gary North, Pacific Air Forces commander, and Lt. Gen. Hawk Carlisle, 13th Air Force commander, are greeted by members of the 613th Air and Space Operations Center Jan. 25, 2010 at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. General Hokazono and his delegation visited Hickam Jan. 23-25. The visit coincided with the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the signing of the U.S.-Japan Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security. The long-standing and strong relationship between the two partners continues to be key to regional stability in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn)

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JSDF chief of staff visits Hickam

Gen. Gary North, Pacific Air Forces commander, exchanges a gift with General Kenichiro Hokazono, Japan Air Self-Defense Force chief of staff, Jan. 25, 2010 at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. General Hokazono and his delegation visited Hickam Jan. 23-25. The visit coincided with the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the signing of the U.S.-Japan Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security. The long-standing and strong relationship between the two partners continues to be key to regional stability in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn)

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SECAF visits Hickam

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley addresses more than 600 Airmen at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, Dec. 18. Secretary Donley is touring the Pacific region to visit Airmen and see how they are doing and Hawaii was his first stop. He will visit Kadena, Yokota, Guam, Kunsan and Osan Air Bases during his trip. (DoD photo/U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Cohen A. Young)

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Visiting a monument

Standing in front of the Chamorro monument on Wake Island is Mr. Francisco “Frank” Carbullido, a former storekeeper on Wake. He was taken prisoner along with 44 other Chamorro workers on Dec. 23, 1941, all were civilians. After being held for 44 months he was liberated by U.S. Army forces in Korea. Mr. Carbullido returned to Wake Island with Military Historical tours on Dec 12. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Tom Czerwinski)

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Visiting the monument

Standing in front of the Marine Corps monument on Wake Island is Mr. John Dale, a former defender during the battle for Wake Island Dec. 8 – 23, 1941. Mr. Dale, then U.S. Marine Corporal Dale was captured during the surrender of Wake on Dec. 23, 1941. After being held for 44 months Dale was liberated by U.S. Army forces in Hokkaido Japan. Mr. Dale returned to Wake with Military Historical tours on Dec 12. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Tom Czerwinski)

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Former POWs talk story

Sitting in lounge chairs and answering questions from reporters and tourists at Wake Island’s passenger terminal, is Mr. John Dale, 89, and Mr. Francisco Carbullido, 89. Both men were captured during the battle of Wake Island on Dec. 23, 1941 and held captive for 44 months. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Tom Czerwinski)

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FInding a battle postion

From left to right Maj. Gen. Orlo K. Steele, USMC (Ret.), Mr. John Dale, former W.I. defender and prisoner, Wayne White, project manager for Chugach , Dominic Leffler, Wake Island environmental manager and Scott Sweistal, Missile Defense Agency liaison. The group is discussing the location of the artillery gun placement battery Mr. Dale was assigned to during the battle for Wake Island Dec. 8 – 23, 1941. Nothing now remains of Dale’s gun placement but scrub trees and coral beach. Mr. Dale returned to W.I. on a tour with Military Historical tours Dec 12. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Tom Czerwinski)

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News of the past

Mr. John Dale reminisces over a news paper article on display at the Wake Island passenger terminal Dec 12. The article is about Dale a former Wake Island defender and prisoner of war. Mr. Dale received the Purple Heart 50 years to the day after his liberation from a Japanese POW camp. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Tom Czerwinski)

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Return to Wake

Departing a chartered aircraft to Wake Island, a U.S. territory on the international dateline is Mr. John Dale (center) followed by his son Fred Dale. At top is Mr. Francisco Carbullido and his daughter Pilar. The two men were former prisoners of war captured on W.I. Dec. 23, 1941. They returned to W.I. with Military Historical Tours on Dec. 12, to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the surrender of W.I. by U.S. Forces to the Empire of Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Tom Czerwinski)

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Airmen remember attack on Pearl Harbor, Hickam Field

James Aiona, Lt. Governor of Hawaii,speaks to survivors, Hickam airmen, friends and family members of the victims of the Dec. 7, 1941 attacks on Hickam Air Field, during a remembrance ceremony Dec. 7 at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. The ceremony marked the 68th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and Hickam Air Field, and paid tribute the Airmen who were attacked and died on that tragic day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn)

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Airmen remember attack on Pearl Harbor, Hickam Field

Airmen listen to guest speaker James Aiona, Lt. Governor of Hawaii, during a remembrance ceremony commemorating the Dec. 7,1941 attacks on Hickam Air Field, now known as Hickam Air Base, Hawaii. The ceremony marked the 68th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and Hickam Air Field, and paid tribute the Airmen who were attacked and died on that tragic day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn)

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Airmen remember attack on Pearl Harbor, Hickam Field

Survivors, family members and friends of the victims of the Dec. 7, 1941 attacks on Pearl Harbor and Hickam Air Field, pray during the invocation in a remembrance ceremony Dec. 7 at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. The ceremony marked the 68th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and Hickam Air Field, and paid tribute the Airmen who were attacked and died on that tragic day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn)

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