Members assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., sprint toward their F-18 Hornet during a scramble competition at Exercise Eager Tiger May 12, 2014, at an air base in northern Jordan. The Marines competed against crews from the U.S. Air Force and Royal Jordanian Air Force to see who could fastest prepare their aircraft for takeoff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley/Released)

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Members assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., rush to prepare their F-18 Hornet during a scramble competition at Exercise Eager Tiger May 12, 2014, at an air base in northern Jordan. Throughout the exercise, the Marines also conducted joint flying operations with the U.S. Air Force and Royal Jordanian Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley/Released)

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A member assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., prepares an F-18 Hornet for takeoff during a scramble competition at Exercise Eager Tiger May 12, 2014, at an air base in northern Jordan. Service members from the U.S. and Jordanian militaries participated in friendly competitions throughout the exercise to build partnership and camaraderie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley/Released)

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Members assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., prepare an F-18 Hornet for takeoff during a scramble competition at Exercise Eager Tiger May 12, 2014, at an air base in northern Jordan. This annual exercise provides fighter aircraft crews from the U.S. and Jordanian militaries a chance to conduct joint operations which enhance interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley/Released)

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Members assigned to the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., prepare an F-18 Hornet for takeoff during a scramble competition at Exercise Eager Tiger May 12, 2014, at an air base in northern Jordan. The Marines competed against F-16 Fighting Falcon crews from the U.S. Air Force and Royal Jordanian Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley/Released)

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Eager Tiger teams scramble to take off

A member assigned to Marine Air Group 50 at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., prepares an F-18 Hornet for takeoff during a scramble competition at Exercise Eager Tiger May 12, 2014, at an air base in northern Jordan. This annual exercise helps fighter crews from around the world come together to participate in friendly competitions while also building their partnership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley/Released)

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A member assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., marshals an F-18 Hornet for takeoff during a scramble competition at Exercise Eager Tiger May 12, 2014, at an air base in northern Jordan. Marines rushed to beat F-16 Fighting Falcon crews from the U.S. Air Force and Royal Jordanian Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley/Released)

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Eager Tiger teams scramble to take off

A pilot from the Royal Jordanian Air Force prepares for takeoff during a scramble competition at Exercise Eager Tiger May 12, 2014, at an air base in northern Jordan. After the scramble, pilots from both the U.S. and Jordan took to the sky to participate in joint flying operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley/Released)

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Eager Tiger teams scramble to take off

Members of the Royal Jordanian Air Force rush to launch an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a scramble competition at Exercise Eager Tiger May 12, 2014, at an air base in northern Jordan. They competed against crews from the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Marine Corps to see who could fastest prepare their aircraft for takeoff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley/Released)

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Eager Tiger teams scramble to take off

U.S. Air Force Capt. Dennis Muller, a pilot from the 13th Fighter Squadron 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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Eager Tiger teams scramble to take off

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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Eager Tiger teams scramble to take off

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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Eager Tiger teams scramble to take off

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the Royal Jordanian Air Force takes off after a scramble exercise conducted during Exercise Eager Tiger May 12, 2014, at an air base in northern Jordan. This exercise helps build tactical proficiency between U.S. and Jordanian forces while also allowing joint training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tyler McLain/Released)

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Eager Tiger teams scramble to take off

An F-18 Hornet assigned to the Marine Air Group 50 at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., launches to join flying operations after a scramble competition during Exercise Eager Tiger May 12, 2014, at an air base in northern Jordan. This exercise is a multinational exercise and designed to enhance partnerships and interoperability between U.S and Jordanian forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tyler McLain/Released)

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Eager Tiger teams scramble to take off

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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Eager Tiger teams scramble to take off

Published May 13, 2014