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Lt. Col. Eric Broyles, 35th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, conducts preflight procedures prior to the commencement of Cope Tiger 24 at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Kingdom of Thailand, March 12, 2024.

Lt. Col. Eric Broyles, 35th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, conducts preflight procedures prior to the commencement of Cope Tiger 24 at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Kingdom of Thailand, March 12, 2024. CT 24 builds relationships that bridge language barriers and enhances our collective ability to address the most pressing security challenges we face to improve regional security and protect a free and open Indo-Pacific. (Senior Airman Karla Parra, U.S. Air Force)

KORAT ROYAL THAI AIR FORCE, Thailand. -- The 35th Fighter Squadron wrapped its participation in the 30th Anniversary of Cope Tiger at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Kingdom of Thailand, March 18-29, 2024.

CT 24 provides a venue for Indo-Pacific Command’s strategic vision of strengthening Alliances and partnerships to ensure regional peace and prosperity allowing participating service members a unique opportunity to fly in Thailand’s airspace with international partners. The trilateral training between U.S., Thailand and Singapore forces addresses the most pressing security challenges we face to improve regional security in the Indo-Pacific.

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