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        Policy UpdatesNewsroomReoptimizationBIOGRAPHIESAF Senior Leaders      An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 13th Fighter Squadron at Misawa Air Base, Japan, takes off during Exercise Eager Tiger May 11, 2014, at an air base in northern Jordan. This multi-national exercise allows fighter pilots to collaborate and practice their tactics and techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Tyler McLain)Exercise Eager Tiger 2014
                        
                        
                        An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 13th Fighter Squadron at Misawa Air Base, Japan, takes off during Exercise Eager Tiger May 11, 2014, at an air base in northern Jordan. This multi-national exercise allows fighter pilots to collaborate and practice their tactics and techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Tyler McLain)
                
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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 U.S. and Jordan come together to have friendly competitions aimed at enhancing their real-life techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tyler McLain/Released)Exercise Eager Tiger 2014
                        
                        
                        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 U.S. and Jordan 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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        An F-18 Hornet from the U.S. Marine Corps Marine Air Group 50 taxis down a runway to join flying operations during Exercise Eager Tiger May 11, 2014, at an air base in northern Jordan. This exercise provides fighter pilots from the U.S. and Jordanian militaries a chance to conduct joint operations which enhance interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Tyler McLain/Released)Exercise Eager Tiger 2014
                        
                        
                        An F-18 Hornet from the U.S. Marine Corps Marine Air Group 50 taxis down a runway to join flying operations during Exercise Eager Tiger May 11, 2014, at an air base in northern Jordan. This exercise provides fighter pilots from the U.S. and Jordanian militaries a chance to conduct joint operations which enhance interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Tyler McLain/Released)
                
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Exercise Eager Tiger 2014 off to a roaring startPublished May 13, 2014
                    
                    By Staff Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley
                    
                    
                    U.S. Air Forces Central Public Affairs
            **JORDAN (AFNS) --**Exercise Eager Tiger 2014 officially kicked off May 11, 2014 at an air base in northern Jordan, bringing together U.S. and Jordanian military forces and giving them the chance to participate in friendly competitions while expressing their commitment to regional security and stability. 
Also known as Falcon Air Meet, this annual event gives the countries a chance to enhance their interoperability and relationship while also highlighting their own capabilities.
"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  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."
The competitions between the different countries' fighter pilots and maintainers include a weapons-loading event, an aircraft scramble and a first-run attack scenario. Each one is scored depending on time, safety and a variety of other factors. 
In addition to building relationships through flying and support operations, both countries also aim to maintain those relationships by sharing each other's cultures. One highlight of the weeklong exercise is a social night, which gives the Americans and Jordanians a chance to try foods and experiences similar to what they would share with their families.
Falcon Air Meet's current project officer said things have only improved over the years. 
"The partnership continues to grow with each passing year," said Royal Jordanian Air Force Maj. Ali Shabana, who has been a part of the exercise since its inception. "The idea of the event is not just the competition itself, but the bringing together of people and sharing of ideas. When people compete, they show their best."
The goal for this exercise is to build the countries' relationship and partnership, which in turn will help both air forces continue to grow so they can be prepared for any future situation.Exercise Eager Tiger 



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