MAX-T 18 wraps up in ROK Published May 28, 2018 By Tech. Sgt. Ashley Tyler 7th Air Force Public Affairs GWANGJU AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle aircraft assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan takes off during exercise Max Thunder 18 at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 16, 2018. U.S. aircraft routinely deploy to the region during exercises to strengthen the U.S.-ROK alliance, then return to their duty station after the exercises are over. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ashley Tyler)