Exercise COPE TIGER 2004, an annual trilateral exercise between Singapore, Thailand, and the United States, is the largest joint, combined air exercise in the Asia-Pacific region. Here, at the opening ceremony, are (L to R) Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF), Air Chief Marshal Kongsak Wattana; Chief of Air Force, Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), Maj.-Gen. Lim Kim Choon; and Commander, 13th Air Force, U.S. Air Force (USAF), Maj. Gen. Dennis R. Larsen. Photo Courtesy of the Republic of Singapore Ministry of Defense.

RTAF members receive a morning briefing at Korat RTAFB during COPE TIGER 2004. Photo by TSgt. Jonathan F. Doti, USAF

RSAF A-4 Skyhawk aircraft are loaded and ready to launch at Korat RTAFB during COPE TIGER 2004. Photo Courtesy of the Republic of Singapore Ministry of Defense.

An RTAF Search and Rescue team pose for a photo following a search and rescue exercise. Photo by TSgt. Jonathan F. Doti, USAF

RTAF Pilots pose for a squadron photograph during COPE TIGER 2004. Photo by TSgt. Jonathan F. Doti, USAF

RTAF officers discuss exercise flight activities. Photo by TSgt. Lee Harshman, USAF

A school official greets COPE TIGER 2004 participants during a goodwill visit to a local school. Photo by TSgt. Jonathan F. Doti, USAF

A dentist administers a pain killer to a Thai child before working on her teeth. Photo by TSgt. Jonathan F. Doti, USAF

A group of school children delight in seeing their picture in USAF Maj. Dave Cochran’s digital camera. Photo by TSgt. Jonathan Doti, USAF

RTAF Gp. Capt. Songtam Chokanapitak and USAF Col. George Daniels, Director of Operations for COPE TIGER 2004, serve lunch to a group of children during a visit to a Thai school. Photo by TSgt. Jonathan Doti, USAF

COPE TIGER 2004 participants listen to closing ceremony remarks. Photo by TSgt. Jonathan Doti, USAF

Royal Thai Army members conduct morning flag raising ceremonies on Korat RTAFB. Photo by TSgt. Jonathan F. Doti, USAF

RTAF personnel and Thai greeters welcome USAF pilots to Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base (RTAFB), Thailand. Photo Courtesy of the Republic of Singapore Ministry of Defense.

Two USAF F-15E Strike Eagles from Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, fly a COPE TIGER 2004 exercise mission over Korat. Strike Eagles are participating for the first time in the 10-year history of the exercise. Photo Courtesy of the Republic of Singapore Ministry of Defense.

An RTAF pilot positions his F-16 for aerial refueling during COPE TIGER 2004. Photo by TSgt. Jonathan F. Doti, USAF

RTAF Gp. Capt. Narit Sudjaitham discusses flight plans with USAF Capt. Tom Palmer before a flight on an F-15 fighter aircraft. Photo by TSgt. Jonathan F. Doti, USAF

Thai civilian translators help local residents sign up for medical assistance from U.S. military personnel during COPE TIGER 2004. Photo by TSgt. Jonathan F. Doti, USAF

A U.S. Navy doctor uses a refraction device to inspect a Thai civilian’s eyes during the medical assistance portion of the excercise. Photo by TSgt. Jonathan F. Doti, USAF

A U.S. Navy doctor uses a refraction device to inspect a Thai civilian’s eyes during the medical assistance portion of the excercise. Photo by TSgt. Jonathan F. Doti, USAF

Thai school children receive treats from USAF TSgt. Jatuporn Sungsakris. TSgt. Sungsakris, who was born in Thailand and grew up in Korat, served as translator during the exercise. Photo by TSgt. Jonathan Doti, USAF

RTAF Gp. Capt. Songtam Chokanapitak greets USAF Maj. Gen. Dennis R. Larsen and USAF Col. George Daniels before the closing ceremony of COPE TIGER 2004. Photo by TSgt. Jonathan Doti, USAF