Gen. Hawk Carlisle thanks Airmen from the Republic of Singapore during the closing ceremony for Cope Tiger 13 March 22, 2013, at Korat Royal Thai air force base, Thailand. More than 300 U.S. service members are participating in CT13, which offers an unparalleled opportunity to conduct a wide spectrum of large force employment air operations and strengthen military-to-military ties with two key partner nations, Thailand and Singapore. Carlisle is the commander of Pacific Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Jake Bailey)