Sharpening the Teak Knife: Kunsan supports SOCKOR, USFK training

Aircrew of a CV-22 Osprey assigned to 21st Special Operations Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, rest on the flight line during Teak Knife training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 15, 2021. Teak Knife is a joint training opportunity that focuses on increased combat readiness with joint close-air support. The 21st SOS aircrew worked with the Airmen of Kunsan Air Base to conduct critical training in support of U.S. Forces Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Steven Adkins)

Sharpening the Teak Knife: Kunsan supports SOCKOR, USFK training

Air Force Special Tactics Airmen with the 320th Special Tactics Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, advance toward the airfield after fast roping from a CV-22 Osprey assigned to 21st Special Operations Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, during Teak Knife training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 15, 2021. Teak Knife is a joint training opportunity that focuses on increased combat readiness with joint close-air support. The operators and aircrew from the 353rd Special Operations Wing worked with the Airmen of Kunsan Air Base to conduct critical training in support of U.S. Forces Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Steven Adkins)

Sharpening the Teak Knife: Kunsan supports SOCKOR, USFK training

Air Force Special Tactics Airmen with the 320th Special Tactics Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, fast rope from a CV-22 Osprey assigned to 21st Special Operations Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, during Teak Knife training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 9, 2021. Teak Knife is a joint training opportunity that focuses on increased combat readiness with joint close-air support. The operators and aircrew from the 353rd Special Operations Wing worked with the Airmen of Kunsan Air Base to conduct critical training in support of U.S. Forces Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. Steven Adkins)

Sharpening the Teak Knife: Kunsan supports SOCKOR, USFK training

Air Force Special Tactics Airmen with the 320th Special Tactics Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, conduct free-fall jumps during Teak Knife training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 9, 2021. Teak Knife is a joint training opportunity that focuses on increased combat readiness with joint close-air support. Special Tactics Airmen worked with the Wolf Pack in order to conduct critical training in support of U.S. Forces Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Steven Adkins)

Sharpening the Teak Knife: Kunsan supports SOCKOR, USFK training

Air Force Special Tactics Airmen with the 320th Special Tactics Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, conduct free-fall jumps during Teak Knife training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 8, 2021. Teak Knife is a joint training opportunity that focuses on increased combat readiness with joint close-air support. Special Tactics Airmen worked with the Wolf Pack in order to conduct critical training in support of U.S. Forces Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)

Sharpening the Teak Knife: Kunsan supports SOCKOR, USFK training

Air Force Special Tactics Airmen with the 320th Special Tactics Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, conduct free-fall jumps during Teak Knife training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 8, 2021. Teak Knife is a joint training opportunity that focuses on increased combat readiness with joint close-air support. Special Tactics Airmen worked with the Wolf Pack in order to conduct critical training in support of U.S. Forces Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)

Sharpening the Teak Knife: Kunsan supports SOCKOR, USFK training

U.S. Air Force Special Tactics Airmen with the 320th Special Tactics Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, assume control of the control tower during Teak Knife training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 15, 2021. Teak Knife is a joint training opportunity that focuses on increased combat readiness with joint close-air support. Special Tactics Airmen worked with the Wolf Pack in order to conduct critical training in support of U.S. Forces Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Steven Adkins)

Sharpening the Teak Knife: Kunsan supports SOCKOR, USFK training

U.S. Air Force Special Tactics Airmen with the 320th Special Tactics Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, assume control of the air traffic control tower at night during Teak Knife training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 15, 2021. Teak Knife is a joint training opportunity that focuses on increased combat readiness with joint close-air support. Special Tactics Airmen worked with the Wolf Pack in order to conduct critical training in support of U.S. Forces Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Steven Adkins)

Sharpening the Teak Knife: Kunsan supports SOCKOR, USFK training

Three U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopters assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 85, Kadena Air Base, Japan, search the airfield at night during Teak Knife training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 15, 2021. Teak Knife is a joint training opportunity that focuses on increased combat readiness with joint close-air support. Special Tactics Airmen worked with the Wolf Pack in order to conduct critical training in support of U.S. Forces Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Steven Adkins)

Sharpening the Teak Knife: Kunsan supports SOCKOR, USFK training

Published Sept. 21, 2021
By Staff Sgt. Steven M. Adkins
8th Fighter Wing

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Aircrew of a CV-22 Osprey assigned to 21st Special Operations Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, rest on the flight line during Teak Knife training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 15, 2021. Teak Knife is a joint training opportunity that focuses on increased combat readiness with joint close-air support. The 21st SOS aircrew worked with the Airmen of Kunsan Air Base to conduct critical training in support of U.S. Forces Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Steven Adkins)