F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 13th Fighter Squadron at Misawa Air Base, Japan and Royal Jordanian air forces, as well as an F-18 Hornet from the U.S. Marine Corps, fly over Amman, Jordan, during Exercise Eager Tiger, May 13, 2014. Hosted annually in Jordan, the exercise allows fighter pilots and maintainers from around the world to exchange knowledge while increasing interoperability and showing their dedication to regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Roidan Carlson/Released)

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F-16 Fighting Falcons from the U.S. and Royal Jordanian air forces, as well as an F-18 Hornet from the U.S. Marine Corps, fly over the Wadi Rum desert, Jordan, May 13, 2014, during Exercise Eager Tiger. Hosted annually in Jordan, the exercise featured competitions between the different countries' fighter pilots and maintainers including a weapons-loading event, an aircraft scramble and a first-run attack scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Roidan Carlson/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Dennis Muller, 13th Fighter Squadron pilot at Misawa Air Base, Japan, watches competitors during a scramble at Exercise Eager Tiger, May 12, 2014, at an air base in northern Jordan. Throughout the exercise, fighter pilots from the U.S. and Jordan flew together multiple times to practice various tactics and techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Hermann Nunez, a crew chief from the 13th Fighter Squadron at Misawa Air Base, Japan, puts chocks under the wheel of an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a scramble competition at Exercise Eager Tiger, May 12, 2014, at an air base in northern Jordan. Nunez and his team faced off against crews from the U.S. Marine Corps and Royal Jordanian Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Hermann Nunez, a crew chief from the 13th Fighter Squadron at Misawa Air Base, Japan, signals to 1st Lt. Dustin Carey, a 13th EFS pilot, before takeoff during Exercise Eager Tiger, May 12, 2014, at an air base in northern Jordan. The multinational exercise gave Service members from the U.S. and Jordan a chance to see how each other operates. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley/Released)

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An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 13th Fighter Squadron at Misawa Air Base, Japan, and an F-18 Hornet from the U.S. Marine Corps, Marine Air Group 50, await takeoff clearance during Exercise Eager Tiger, May 12, 2014, at an air base in northern Jordan. The pilots and aircrews had just participated in a scramble competition to see which service could prepare for takeoff the fastest. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tyler McLain/Released)

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F-16 Fighting Falcons from Jordan and the 13th Fighter Squadron at Misawa Air Base, Japan, wait on the flightline to take off and practice defensive counterair measures during the first day of Exercise Eager Tiger, May 11, 2014, at an air base in northern Jordan. Each year, the countries come together to have friendly competitions aimed at enhancing their real-life techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tyler McLain/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Travis Campbell, a weapons loader from the 13th Fighter Squadron at Misawa Air Base, Japan, races to load munitions during a weapons loading competition at Exercise Eager Tiger, May 11, 2014, at an air base in northern Jordan. In addition to this competition, Airmen from the squadron will also participate in a scramble competition and a live-fire exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Keith Enty, a weapons loader from the 13th Fighter Squadron at Misawa Air Base, Japan, attaches fins to a missile during a loading competition at Exercise Eager Tiger, May 11, 2014, at an air base in northern Jordan. Enty worked as part of a three-man team in a friendly competition against a weapons crew from the Royal Jordanian Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen 1st Class Travis Campbell and Keith Enty, and Staff Sgt. Anthony Padilla, all weapons loaders from the 13th Fighter Squadron at Misawa Air Base, Japan, work as fast as they can during a weapons loading competition at Exercise Eager Tiger, May 11, 2014, at an air base in northern Jordan. The multi-national exercise featured friendly competitions aimed at building camaraderie among countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley/Released)

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His Royal Highness Prince Feisal bin al-Hussein of Jordan greets U.S. Air Force Airmen 1st Class Travis Campbell and Keith Enty, and Staff Sgt. Anthony Padilla, during Exercise Eager Tiger, May 11, 2014, at an air base in northern Jordan. The trio of weapons loaders from the 13th Fighter Squadron at Misawa Air Base, Japan, had just finished participating in a loading competition against the Royal Jordanian Air Force

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Misawa Airmen participate in Exercise Eager Tiger 2014

Published May 20, 2014

JORDAN -- The conclusion of the eighth annual Exercise Eager Tiger, a multinational event during which fighter pilots and crews from around the world gather to practice techniques and enhance interoperability, was marked during a ceremony at an air base in northern Jordan, May 15, 2014.

Exercise Eager Tiger 2014, also known as Falcon Air Meet officially kicked off May 11, 2014. It brought together U.S. and Jordanian military forces and gave them the chance to participate in friendly competitions while expressing their commitment to regional security and stability.

"Eager Tiger has been the premier U.S. Air Forces Central Command tactical air exercise with our Jordanian partners since its inception in 2004," stated U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. John Hesterman, commander of USAFCENT. "This exercise is designed to challenge our military forces in a variety of disciplines in the air. Our goal is to build relationships and capabilities that will bring us closer together and enhance the region's stability. We are grateful to Jordan for hosting the exercise and for providing world-class venues and support to the participating nations."