Osan launches first combat sortie for BM 16-01

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 36th Fighter Squadron taxis for takeoff for the first simulated combat sortie of Exercise Beverly Midnight 16-01 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 9, 2016. The wing executes military operations to beddown, maintain and employ follow-on forces for contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachelle Coleman/Released)

Osan launches first combat sortie for BM 16-01

Airmen from the 36th Fighter Squadron and 36th Aircraft Maintenance Unit prepare F-16 Fighting Falcons for the first simulated combat sorties of Beverly Midnight 16-01 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea March 9, 2016. Team Osan is participating in the exercise which is designed to test American forces in the ROK on their mission readiness in the event of an emergency or wartime environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachelle Coleman/Released)

Osan launches first combat sortie for BM 16-01

A crew chief prepares to taxi an F-16 Fighting Falcon for one of the first simulated combat sorties of exercise Beverly Midnight 16-01 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 9, 2016. The week-long exercise is designed to test Osan Airmen’s ability during a heightened state of readiness while providing combat ready forces for close air support, air strike control, forward air control-airborne, combat search and rescue, counter air and fire, and interdiction in the defense of the ROK. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachelle Coleman/Released)

Osan launches first combat sortie for BM 16-01

A 36th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief prepares to launch an F-16 on one of the first simulated combat sorties of exercise Beverly Midnight 16-01 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 8, 2016. The squadron’s F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachelle Coleman/Released)

Osan launches first combat sortie for BM 16-01

Published March 10, 2016
By Staff Sgt. Rachelle Coleman
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --