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7th Air Force

Osan launches F-16s during training

Capt. Shane Davern, 36th Fighter Squadron pilot, performs pre-flight checks on an F-16 Fighting Falcon before a training scenario at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 15, 2022. The 36th FS conducted both day and night sorties in support of the base-wide training event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

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Osan launches F-16s during training

Staff Sgt. Sergio Cano, 36th Fighter Generation Squadron, metals technology technician, performs maintenance on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a training scenario at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 15, 2022. During the training, Airmen serviced, recovered and launched aircraft under simulated combat conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

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Osan launches F-16s during training

Capt. Shane Davern, 36th Fighter Squadron pilot, performs pre-flight checks on an F-16 Fighting Falcon before a training sortie at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 15, 2022. Pre-flight checks allow pilots to perform operations checks on the aircraft prior to a flight and have maintainers readily available if there are any issues that need to be fixed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

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Osan launches F-16s during training

Maj. Nicholas De Wulf, 36th Fighter Squadron pilot, performs pre-flight checks on an F-16 Fighting Falcon prior to a training sortie at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 15, 2022. The 36th FS conducted both day and night sorties in support of the base-wide training event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

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Osan launches F-16s during training

Maj. Nicholas De Wulf, 36th Fighter Squadron pilot, assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron prepares to taxi to the runway before a training sortie at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 15, 2022 in support of a base-wide training event. The training event tested the 36th FS’ capability to support the Agile Combat Employment (ACE) concept by deploying aircraft from different bases. . (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

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Osan launches F-16s during training

Maj. Nicholas De Wulf, 36th Fighter Squadron pilot, performs pre-flight checks on an F-16 Fighting Falcon prior to a training sortie at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 15, 2022 in support of a base-wide training event. The training event tested the 36th FS’ capability to support the Agile Combat Employment (ACE) concept by deploying aircraft from different bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

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Osan launches F-16s during training

Airman 1st Class Jack Acritell, 36th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, performs pre-flight checks on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a training event at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 15, 2022. During the training, maintainers serviced, recovered and launched aircraft under simulated combat conditions. The base-wide training assessed Osan’s ability to defend, sustain and execute contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

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Osan launches F-16s during training

Maintainers assigned to the 36th Fighter Generation Squadron perform pre-flight checks on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a base-wide training event at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 15, 2022. Maintainers serviced, recovered and launched aircraft under simulated combat conditions. The training event assessed Osan’s ability to defend, sustain and execute contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

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Osan launches F-16s during training

A crew chief assigned to the 36th Fighter Generation Squadron marshals an F-16 Fighting Falcon to the runway during a base-wide training event at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 15, 2022. Maintainers serviced, recovered and launched aircraft during the base-wide training which assessed Osan’s ability to defend, sustain and execute contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

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Osan launches F-16s during training

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron taxis to the runway during a base-wide training event at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 15, 2022. The training event assessed Osan’s ability to defend, sustain and execute contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young). (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

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Osan launches F-16s during training

Published Aug. 28, 2022
By Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea. -- Capt. Shane Davern, 36th Fighter Squadron pilot, performs pre-flight checks on an F-16 Fighting Falcon before a training scenario at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 15, 2022. The 36th FS conducted both day and night sorties in support of the base-wide training event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)