Osan commander takes to the skies for CSARTE 25-2 U.S. Air Force Logo April 8, 2025 Osan commander takes to the skies for CSARTE 25-2 U.S. Air Force Col. William McKibban, 51st Fighter Wing commander, shakes hands with Senior Airman Sergio Lopez, 25th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, before a flight during the Combat Search and Rescue Training Exercise (CSARTE 25-2) at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 8, 2025. CSARTE 25-2 utilized a robust regional CSAR network to leverage assets and expertise of all ranks from across the Indo-Pacific to ensure comprehensive personnel recovery capabilities and maintain readiness for a range of combined joint operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrea Posey) Details Download Osan commander takes to the skies for CSARTE 25-2 U.S. Air Force Col. William McKibban, 51st Fighter Wing commander, reviews his preflight checklist before a flight during the Combat Search and Rescue Training Exercise (CSARTE 25-2) at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 8, 2025. CSARTE 25-2 utilized a robust regional CSAR network to leverage assets and expertise of all ranks from across the Indo-Pacific to ensure comprehensive personnel recovery capabilities and maintain readiness for a range of combined joint operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrea Posey) Details Download Osan commander takes to the skies for CSARTE 25-2 U.S. Air Force Col. William McKibban, 51st Fighter Wing commander, climbs into the cockpit of an A-10 Thunderbolt II during the Combat Search and Rescue Training Exercise (CSARTE 25-2) at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 8, 2025. CSARTE 25-2 utilized a robust regional CSAR network to leverage assets and expertise of all ranks from across the Indo-Pacific to ensure comprehensive personnel recovery capabilities and maintain readiness for a range of combined joint operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrea Posey) Details Download 250407-F-MT297-1504 U.S. Air Force Col. William McKibban, 51st Fighter Wing commander, prepares for a flight during the Combat Search and Rescue Training Exercise (CSARTE 25-2) at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 8, 2025. CSARTE 25-2 utilized a robust regional CSAR network to leverage assets and expertise of all ranks from across the Indo-Pacific to ensure comprehensive personnel recovery capabilities and maintain readiness for a range of combined joint operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrea Posey) Details Download Osan commander takes to the skies for CSARTE 25-2 U.S. Air Force Col. William McKibban, 51st Fighter Wing commander, taxis onto the flightline during the Combat Search and Rescue Training Exercise (CSARTE 25-2) at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 8, 2025. CSARTE 25-2 integrated assets and personnel from the 51st FW, the 18th Wing, Kadena Air Base, elements of the Republic of Korea Air Force, as well as U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps members demonstrating the commitment to leveraging the full spectrum of available resources and joint expertise from all ranks for personnel recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrea Posey) Details Download Osan commander takes to the skies for CSARTE 25-2 U.S. Air Force Col. William McKibban, 51st Fighter Wing commander, taxis onto the flightline during the Combat Search and Rescue Training Exercise (CSARTE 25-2) at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 8, 2025. The intent of CSARTE 25-2 is to sharpen combined, joint U.S. and ROK air force combat search and rescue capabilities by improving pilot proficiency, refining joint planning, enhancing interoperability, and facilitating pilot upgrades through realistic CSAR mission sets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrea Posey) Details Download Osan commander takes to the skies for CSARTE 25-2 U.S. Air Force Col. William McKibban, 51st Fighter Wing commander, takes off during the Combat Search and Rescue Training Exercise (CSARTE 25-2) at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 8, 2025. CSARTE 25-2 integrated assets and personnel from the 51st FW, the 18th Wing, Kadena Air Base, elements of the Republic of Korea Air Force, as well as U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps members demonstrating the commitment to leveraging the full spectrum of available resources and joint expertise from all ranks for personnel recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrea Posey) Details Download U.S. Air Force Col. William McKibban, 51st Fighter Wing commander, shakes hands with Senior Airman Sergio Lopez, 25th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, before a flight during the Combat Search and Rescue Training Exercise (CSARTE 25-2) at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 8, 2025. CSARTE 25-2 utilized a robust regional CSAR network to leverage assets and expertise of all ranks from across the Indo-Pacific to ensure comprehensive personnel recovery capabilities and maintain readiness for a range of combined joint operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrea Posey)