ROK, U.S. conduct large scale F-16 aerial maneuvers for Freedom Flag 24-1

Four U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcons flew alongside four ROK F-16 Fighting Falcons for large scale aerial maneuver training as part of Freedom Flag 24-1 Oct. 31, 2024, demonstrating the United States’ ironclad commitment to the ROK-U.S. Alliance. FF 24-1 is a combined, large force flying exercise that strengthens the U.S. relationship with the ROK through large scale, integrated training on advanced, high-end tactics. (Courtesy photo by ROK Air Force)

Four U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcons flew alongside four ROK F-16 Fighting Falcons for large scale aerial maneuver training as part of Freedom Flag 24-1 Oct. 31, 2024, demonstrating the U.S. ironclad commitment to the ROK-U.S. Alliance. FF 24-1 trains mission commanders and aircrew from the ROK, U.S. and Australian air forces, as well as number joint partners from the U.S. and ROK, to fight and win in complex scenarios with robust surface-to-air and air-to-air threats. (Courtesy photo by ROK Air Force)

ROK, U.S. conduct large scale F-16 aerial maneuvers for Freedom Flag 24-1

Four U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcons flew alongside four ROK F-16 Fighting Falcons for large scale aerial maneuver training as part of Freedom Flag 24-1 Oct. 31, 2024, demonstrating the U.S. ironclad commitment to the ROK-U.S. Alliance. The scheduled training enables aircrew to maintain high levels of airpower integration through large scale, quality planning, coordination and execution with multinational partners, strengthening the combined air component defense capabilities. (Courtesy photo by ROK Air Force)

ROK, U.S. conduct large scale F-16 aerial maneuvers for Freedom Flag 24-1

Published Oct. 31, 2024
By Seventh Air Force Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --

The U.S. and Republic of Korea air forces conducted large scale aerial maneuvers as part of Freedom Flag 24-1, Oct. 31, 2024.

During the training, four U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcons flew in formation with four ROK F-16s, conducting a planned show-of-force mission.

FF 24-1 is a combined, large force flying exercise that strengthens the U.S. relationship with the ROK and international partners through large scale, integrated training on advanced, high-end tactics Oct. 21 to Nov. 1, 2024.

The training demonstrations the United States’ ironclad commitment to the ROK-U.S. Alliance. The progression of Air Force training to a flag-level event enables leaders to train forces in scalable scenario to best defend against current threats.

The ROK-U.S. Alliance’s resolve has never been stronger; we continue to fortify the alliance in terms of capability and commitment.