ROKAF translators explore Osan mission

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Romaine Russell, 7th Air Force joint plans director, meets with Republic of Korea Air Force translator officers before an immersion tour at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 2, 2022. The tour consisted of visits to the 7th Air Force Headquarters, 51st Operations Group, 51st Maintenance Group and the 5th Reconnaissance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Estrada)

ROKAF translators explore Osan mission

A Republic of Korea Air Force translator officer, looks inside an F-16 Fighting Falcon cockpit during an immersion tour at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 2, 2022. The tour enabled the newly appointed officers to gain a better understanding of Osan’s mission, capabilities and assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Estrada)

ROKAF translators explore Osan mission

Team Osan Airmen and Republic of Korea Air Force translator officers, pose for a group photo during an immersion tour at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 2, 2022. The tour enabled Airmen and ROKAF officers to increase communication, share operations and strengthen their bilateral partnership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Estrada)

ROKAF translators explore Osan mission

Republic of Korea Air Force translator officers, interact with A-10 Thunderbolt II 30mm casings during an immersion tour at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 2, 2022. The 51st Munitions Squadron provided ROKAF officers with a walk through of their facilities, offering them a hands-on experience with empty munitions casings for observation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Estrada)

ROKAF translators explore Osan mission

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Yvener Desir, 51st Munitions Squadron precision-guided munition production crew member, explains the various components of an AGM-65 air-to-ground missile during an immersion tour for Republic of Korea Air Force translator officers at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 2, 2022. During the tour the officers were able to see first-hand how Airmen execute the Osan mission while handling various types of munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Estrada)

ROKAF translators explore Osan mission

Republic of Korea Air Force translator officers observe air traffic controllers performing their duties during an immersion tour at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 2, 2022. The tour enabled the newly appointed officers to gain a better understanding of Osan’s mission, capabilities and assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Estrada)

ROKAF translators explore Osan mission

Republic of Korea Air Force translator officers are shown a U-2S Dragon Lady flight suit during an immersion tour at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 2, 2022. During their time with the 5th Reconnaissance Squadron, Airmen showed ROKAF officers how the suit is similar to those worn by astronauts and are built to support a pilot’s needs at high altitudes during long missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Estrada)

ROKAF translators explore Osan mission

Published Aug. 4, 2022
By Senior Airman Megan Estrada
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --

Republic of Korea Air Force translator officers go on an immersion tour at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 2, 2022. The tour consisted of visits to the 7th Air Force Headquarters, 51st Operations Group, 51st Maintenance Group and the 5th Reconnaissance Squadron.