36 FS, ROKAF pilots partner for Buddy Wing 16-5

Republic of Korea air force 11th Fighter Wing pilots and U.S. Air Force 36th Fighter Squadron pilots pose for a group photo during Buddy Wing 16-5 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 9, 2016. The goal of the Buddy Wing program is to sharpen capabilities between the allied forces so that if need be, they are prepared and ready to fight as a lethal, combined force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Steffen/Released)

36 FS, ROKAF pilots partner for Buddy Wing 16-5

U.S. Air Force Capt. Thomas Nichols, 51st Operation Support Squadron electronic combat pilot, thanks Republic of Korea air force pilots for the training opportunity during Buddy Wing 16-5 at Osan Air Force, Republic of Korea, June 10, 2016. The purpose of the Buddy Wing Program is to execute joint tactics, exchange ideas and improve interoperability between the USAF and ROKAF pilots, maintainers and support personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Steffen)

36 FS, ROKAF pilots partner for Buddy Wing 16-5

A U.S Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 36th Fighter Squadron takes off from Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, during Buddy Wing 16-5, June 9, 2016. Buddy Wing missions are an opportunity for pilots to integrate their service-specific fundamentals of air-to-air combat training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Steffen/Released)

36 FS, ROKAF pilots partner for Buddy Wing 16-5

A Republic of Korea air force F-15K Slam Eagle from 11th Fighter Wing takes off from Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, during Buddy Wing 16-5 June 9, 2016. Buddy Wing missions are an opportunity for pilots to integrate their service-specific fundamentals of air-to-air combat training.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Steffen/Released)

36 FS, ROKAF pilots partner for Buddy Wing 16-5

Republic of Korea air force F-15K Slam Eagles from the 11th Fighter Wing and a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 36th Fighter Squadron wait to take off from Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 9, 2016. The F-16s integrated with F-15s to train basic fighter and air combat maneuvers during Buddy Wing 16-5. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Steffen/Released)

36 FS, ROKAF pilots partner for Buddy Wing 16-5

A Republic of Korea air force F-15K Slam Eagle from the 11th Fighter Wing and a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 36th Fighter Squadron line up to take off from Osan Air Base, ROK, June 9, 2016. F-16s and F-15s worked together during Buddy Wing 16-5, which allowed pilots to focus on the fundamentals of air-to-air combat training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Steffen/Released)

36 FS, ROKAF pilots partner for Buddy Wing 16-5

Airmen assigned to the 36th Aircraft Maintenance Unit arm an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to 36th Fighter Squadron in preparation for Buddy Wing 16-5 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 9, 2016. The purpose of the Buddy Wing Program is to execute joint tactics, exchange ideas and improve interoperability between the U.S. Air Force and ROKAF pilots, maintainers and support personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Steffen/Released)

36 FS, ROKAF pilots partner for Buddy Wing 16-5

Published June 10, 2016
By Staff Sgt Jonathan Steffen
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

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