Pantons Integrate with Pacific Allies, Partners

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. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)

Pantons Integrate with Pacific Allies, Partners

Capt. Shaun Silk, center, and 1st Lt. Christian Dell, left, both 35th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots, discuss mission plans prior to integrating with allied partners during Cope Tiger 24 at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, March 20, 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. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Karla Parra)

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Capt. James Huff, 35th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, dons on an oxygen mask before flight departure in preparation for Cope Tiger 24 at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, March 12, 2024. In its 28th iteration, CT 24 continues to provide a venue for United States, Thailand and Singapore Air Force units to gain valuable training through combined tactical fighter operations and subject matter expert exchanges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)

Pantons Integrate with Pacific Allies, Partners

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gregory Rinker, center, 35th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, presents mission plans to partner service members from the Royal Thai Air Force annd Republic of Singapore during Cope Tiger 24 at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, March 20, 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. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Kaylin Hankerson)

Pantons integrate with Pacific Allies, partners

Published April 2, 2024
By Senior Airman Karla Parra
8th Fighter WIng Public Affairs

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.