Osan F16 enhance interoperability in Thirsty Fiend

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron taxis down the runway during Thirsty Fiend, a routine training event, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 22, 2024. Pilots from the 36th and 25th Fighter Squadrons, along with the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, trained together on flying integration to ensure combat mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsea Caballero)

Osan F16s enhance interoperability in Thirsty Fiend

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nathan Reynolds, 36th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, conducts pre-flight checks on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Thirsty Fiend, a routine training event, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 22, 2024. The 36th and 25th Fighter Squadrons, along with the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, sharpened their abilities to foster partnerships, improve tactics, and boost interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsea Caballero)

Osan F16s enhance interoperability in Thirsty Fiend

Seven F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron prepare to take off during Thirsty Fiend, a routine training event, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 22, 2024. Routine flying integration events boost development of strategic interoperability measures to ensure mission readiness in the event of real-world contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsea Caballero)

Osan F16s enhance interoperability in Thirsty Fiend

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron takes off at Thirsty Fiend, a routine training event, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 22, 2024. Thirsty Fiend allowed pilots from the 36th and 25th Fighter Squadrons and the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron to strengthen combative tactics, increase lethality and maintain real-world mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsea Caballero)

Osan F16s enhance interoperability in Thirsty Fiend

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron taxis during Thirsty Fiend, a routine training event, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 22, 2024. Routine training events enhance combat readiness and effectiveness, preparing forces for real-world contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsea Caballero)

Osan F16s enhance interoperability in Thirsty Fiend

U.S. Air Force Col. Kathryn Gaetke, 51st Operations Group commander, conducts pre-flight checks with Airman 1st Class Nathan Reynolds, 36th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, during Thirsty Fiend, a routine training event, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 22, 2024. The event brought together pilots and aircraft from the 36th and 25th Fighter Squadrons and the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, to train on strategic interoperability measures and ensure mission readiness by being able to seamlessly integrate with different units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsea Caballero)

Osan F16s enhance interoperability in Thirsty Fiend

U.S. Air Force Col. Kathryn Gaetke, 51st Operations Group commander, conducts pre-flight checks with Airman 1st Class Nathan Reynolds, 36th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, during routine training event Thirsty Fiend at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 22, 2024. The event brought together pilots and aircraft from the 36th Fighter Squadron, 25th Fighter Squadron and the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, to train on strategic interoperability measures and ensure mission readiness by being able to seamlessly integrate with different units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsea Caballero)

Osan F-16s enhance interoperability in Thirsty Fiend

Published Feb. 27, 2024
By Staff Sgt. Kelsea Caballero
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --

Pilots from the 36th and 25th Fighter Squadrons, along with the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, participate in Thirsty Fiend, a routine training event, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 22, 2024. Routine flying integration events boost development of strategic interoperability measures to ensure mission readiness in the event of real-world contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsea Caballero)