U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. James Eifert, Air National Guard assistant to the Commander, Pacific Air Forces is greeted by Lt. Col. James McFarland, exercise director for the U.S. Air Force during the closing ceremony for Cope Tiger 17 at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, March 31, 2017. The annual multilateral exercise is aimed at improving combined combat readiness and interoperability between the Republic of Singapore air force, Royal Thai air force, and U.S. Air Force, while concurrently enhancing the three nations' military relations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kamaile Chan)