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7th Air Force

ELS showcases U.S., ROK capabilities to conduct ops anytime, anywhere

U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Force combat controllers conduct emergency landing strip operations while a ROK CH-47 Chinook performs a low approach near Daegu, Republic of Korea, March 7, 2023. The ELS operation consisted of mobilizing several transport aircraft, combat transport aircraft and fighter jets on modified runways to prepare in the event of operating in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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ELS showcases U.S., ROK capabilities to conduct ops anytime, anywhere

U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Forces observe as a ROK CN-235 military transport aircraft prepares to land on an emergency landing strip operations near Daegu, Republic of Korea, March 7, 2023. ELS landing and takeoff training is essential to maintain air operations in places other than air bases, allowing aircraft and associated teams to conduct realistic training should the need to operate in austere environments arise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II from Kadena Air Base, Japan, taxis on an emergency landing strip to conduct onloading and offloading procedures near Daegu, Republic of Korea, March 7, 2023. The ELS operation consisted of mobilizing several transport aircraft, combat transport aircraft and fighter jets on modified runways to prepare the event of operating in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgts. Race Gardner and Joshua Waters, 51st Operations Support Squadron weather specialists, set up a Tactical Meteorlogical Observation System for emergency landing strip operations near Daegu, Republic of Korea, March 7, 2023. The aim of the operation is to strengthen U.S. and ROK military alliance to increase proficiency in the use of ELS between the partnered nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Force combat controllers look on as a HH-60 Black Hawk helicopter prepares to land on an emergency landing strip during operations near Daegu, Republic of Korea, March 7, 2023. ELS landing and takeoff training is essential to maintain air operations in places other than air bases, allowing aircraft and associated teams to conduct realistic training should the need to operate in austere environments arise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Force personnel observe the 353rd Special Operations Wing offloading demonstration of a M142 HIMARS rocket launcher near Daegu, Republic of Korea, March 7, 2023. The aim of the operation is to strengthen U.S. and ROK military alliance to increase proficiency in the use of ELS between the partnered nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II crew members from 353rd Special Operations Wing, Kadena Air Base, Japan, conduct an offloading demonstration of a M142 HIMARS rocket launcher near Daegu, Republic of Korea, March 7, 2023. ELS landing and takeoff training is essential to maintain air operations in places other than air bases, allowing aircraft and associated teams to conduct realistic training should the need to operate in austere environments arise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Michael Martin, Special Operations Command-Korea commander describes the importance of a demonstration to Republic of Korea Air Force Maj. Gen. Choi Chun-song, Air Force’s Mobility & Reconnaissance Command commander, while observing a M142 HIMARS rocket launcher offload demonstration from an MC-130J Commando II near Daegu, Republic of Korea, March 7, 2023. The aim of the operation is to strengthen U.S. and ROK military alliance to increase proficiency in the use of ELS between the partnered nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron from Osan Air Base takes off from an emergency landing strip during operations near Daegu, Republic of Korea, March 7, 2023. ELS landing and takeoff training is essential to maintain air operations in places other than air bases, allowing aircraft and associated teams to conduct realistic training should the need to operate in austere environments arise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron from Osan Air Base lands on an emergency landing strip during operations near Daegu, Republic of Korea, March 7, 2023. ELS landing and takeoff training is essential to maintain air operations in places other than air bases, allowing aircraft and associated teams to conduct realistic training should the need to operate in austere environments arise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt IIs assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron from Osan Air Base soar through the air space above an emergency landing strip near Daegu, Republic of Korea, March 7, 2023. The ELS operation consisted of mobilizing several transport aircraft, combat transport aircraft and fighter jets on modified runways to prepare the event of operating in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron from Yokota Air Base, Japan, performs a reverse taxi on an emergency landing strip near Daegu, Republic of Korea, March 7, 2023. The ELS operation consisted of mobilizing several transport aircraft, combat transport aircraft and fighter jets on modified runways to prepare the event of operating in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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A Republic of Korea Air Force C-130 cargo aircraft lands on an emergency landing strip near Daegu, Republic of Korea, March 7, 2023. ELS landing and takeoff training is essential to maintain air operations in places other than air bases, allowing aircraft and associated teams to conduct realistic training should the need to operate in austere environments arise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen Michael Martin, Special Operations Command-Korea commander, greets U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Force combat controllers during emergency landing strip operations near Daegu, Republic of Korea, March 7, 2023. The ELS operation consisted of mobilizing several transport aircraft, combat transport aircraft and fighter jets on modified runways to prepare the event of operating in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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ELS showcases U.S., ROK capabilities to conduct ops anytime, anywhere

Published March 17, 2023
By Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, REPUBLIC OF KOREA -- U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Force combat controllers conduct emergency landing strip operations while a ROK CH-47 Chinook performs a low approach near Daegu, Republic of Korea, March 7, 2023. The ELS operation consisted of mobilizing several transport aircraft, combat transport aircraft and fighter jets on modified runways to prepare in the event of operating in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)