Buddy Squadron Connects Airmen to Mission

U.S. Air Force Capt. Makoa Tyndall, 25th Fighter Squadron director of staff, explains the A-10C Thunderbolt II cockpit features to Tech. Sgt. Dean Sigismundo, 51st Communications Squadron quality assurance noncommissioned officer in charge, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 6, 2023. The Buddy Squadron program bolsters the mission by fostering cross-functional understanding and collaboration among Airmen from diverse offices and roles. This enables a broader perspective on operations within the 51st Fighter Wing, promoting enhanced teamwork and efficiency in achieving shared objectives. The mission of the 51st Fighter Wing is to provide combat-ready forces for close air support, air strike control and forward air control in the defense of the Republic of Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)

Buddy Squadron Connects Airmen to Mission

U.S. Air Force Capt. Makoa Tyndall, 25th Fighter Squadron director of staff, gives a tour in an A-10C Thunderbolt II hangar as part of the buddy squadron program at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 6, 2023. The Buddy Squadron program allows Airmen, spanning various offices and roles, the chance to gain insights into a different facet of the mission within the 51st Fighter Wing. The mission of the 51st Fighter Wing is to provide combat-ready forces for close air support, air strike control and forward air control in the defense of the Republic of Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)

Buddy Squadron Connects Airmen to Mission

U.S. Air Force Capt. Makoa Tyndall, 25th Fighter Squadron director of staff, gives a tour in an A-10C Thunderbolt II hangar as part of the Buddy Squadron program at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 6, 2023. The Buddy Squadron program bolsters the mission by fostering cross-functional understanding and collaboration among Airmen from diverse offices and roles. This enables a broader perspective on operations within the 51st Fighter Wing, promoting enhanced teamwork and efficiency in achieving shared objectives. The mission of the 51st Fighter Wing is to provide combat-ready forces for close air support, air strike control and forward air control in the defense of the Republic of Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)

Buddy Squadron Connects Airmen to Mission

U.S. Air Force pilots assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron showcase the F-16 Fighting Falcon during a tour at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 6, 2023. The Buddy Squadron program provides from Airmen working in different career fields around Osan an understanding of the operational pace at the 51st Fighter Wing and connects them with the mission. The mission of the 51st Fighter Wing is to provide combat-ready forces for close air support, air strike control and forward air control in the defense of the Republic of Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)

Buddy Squadron Connects Airmen to Mission

U.S. Air Force Airmen look at the flightline from atop a control tower during a Buddy Squadron event at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 6, 2023. The Buddy Squadron program offers Airmen from Osan the opportunity to step out of their usual roles for a day and immerse themselves in the operational mission of the 51st Fighter Wing. This includes engaging experiences such as flight line tours, hands-on interactions with fighter jets, and simulations in flight training. The mission of the 51st Fighter Wing is to provide combat-ready forces for close air support, air strike control and forward air control in the defense of the Republic of Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)

Buddy Squadron Connects Airmen to Mission

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Chandra Fleming, 51st Operations Support Squadron commander, speaks with Airmen during a Buddy Squadron tour at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 6, 2023. The Buddy Squadron initiative fortifies the mission by cultivating a cross-functional rapport and cooperation among Airmen occupying various offices and roles. This cultivates a more comprehensive outlook on operations within the 51st Fighter Wing, ultimately advancing teamwork and efficiency in the pursuit of common goals. The mission of the 51st Fighter Wing is to provide combat-ready forces for close air support, air strike control and forward air control in the defense of the Republic of Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)

Buddy Squadron Connects Airmen to Mission

Published Oct. 13, 2023
By Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- U.S. Air Force Capt. Makoa Tyndall, 25th Fighter Squadron director of staff, explains the A-10C Thunderbolt II cockpit features to Tech. Sgt. Dean Sigismundo, 51st Communications Squadron quality assurance noncommissioned officer in charge, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 6, 2023. The Buddy Squadron program bolsters the mission by fostering cross-functional understanding and collaboration among Airmen from diverse offices and roles. This enables a broader perspective on operations within the 51st Fighter Wing, promoting enhanced teamwork and efficiency in achieving shared objectives. The mission of the 51st Fighter Wing is to provide combat-ready forces for close air support, air strike control and forward air control in the defense of the Republic of Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)