36th FS embodies "Fight Tonight" spirit

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Alexis Scott, 36th Fighter Squadron pilot, loads bags onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 9, 2024. Pilots have to fly on a regular basis to ensure they retain the skills that would be required in real world scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)

36th FS embodies "Fight Tonight" spirit

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Alexis Scott, 36th Fighter Squadron pilot, tests the breathing apparatus on his flight helmet at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 9, 2024. The 36th FS trains regularly to ensure that the pilots maintain the skills necessary to deter any potential threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)

36th FS embodies "Fight Tonight" spirit

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Alexis Scott, 36th Fighter Squadron pilot, conducts preflight checks at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 9, 2024. The preflight process for ensuring the F-16’s are ready to “Fight Tonight” includes tasks like inspecting the aircraft to ensure that there are no major flaws and testing the functions of the aircraft to ensure they are working properly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)

36th FS embodies "Fight Tonight" spirit

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Alexis Scott, 36th Fighter Squadron pilot, prepares to taxi inside an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 9, 2024. Scott has been a pilot for over 20 years, and still conducts training to ensure that he is ready to “Fight Tonight”. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)

36th FS embodies "Fight Tonight" spirit

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon prepares to taxi a runway at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 9, 2024. The F-16 has been a crucial part of the 36th Fighter Squadron since its adoption in 1993, and training with it allows pilots to continue being ready to encounter any potential threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)

36th FS embodies "Fight Tonight" spirit

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon lands at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 9, 2024. The 36th Fighter Squadron conducts regular training during every day operations ensuring that the F-16s and pilots are ready to fly at all times to carry out the “Fight Tonight” mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)

36th FS embodies "Fight Tonight" spirit

Published Jan. 11, 2024
By Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Alexis Scott, 36th Fighter Squadron F-16 pilot, prepares for flight training at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 9, 2024. Pilots have to fly on a regular basis to ensure that they retain the skills that would be required in real world scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)