Subscribe to RSS
http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2009/11/ap_singapore_idaho_112009/
news/2009/11/ap_singapore_idaho_112009
news/2009/11/ap_singapore_idaho_112009
AF, Singapore hold ceremony at Idaho base
The Associated Press
Posted : Friday Nov 20, 2009 10:29:07 EST
Posted : Friday Nov 20, 2009 10:29:07 EST
MOUNTAIN HOME, Idaho — U.S. Air Force officials and representatives of the Republic of Singapore marked their cooperation in the Idaho desert, where the Asian nation's pilots train at the Mountain Home Air Force base in their F-15 fighter jets.
Air Force Secretary Michael Donley said during a ceremony Thursday, "This is the latest step in a long and fruitful relationship between the two militaries."
Personnel from Singapore began arriving in Idaho just over a year ago, to take advantage of the desert training range near the Snake River and the state's spacious skies — something they don't have in their crowded air space at home.
KTVB-TV reported Deputy Prime Minister Chee Hean Teo told the crowd that about 250 active duty personnel and their families from the small island country — a former British trading colony — felt at home, far from home.
Contests and Promotions
Service Members Of The Year
Nominate Someone Today!
Know someone with whom you are proud to serve? Nominate them for a 2010 Military Times Service Members of the Year Award.
Win Military Times Outdoorsman Package
ENTER TO WIN...This rugged package is for the serious outdoorsman and includes a CamelBak Hydration System, CamelBak Impact II CT gloves and more. Click here for more info.
Marketplace
Military Discounts
Save on your purchases!
In honor of your military service, you can find regular and name brand products at a special discount.
