35FGS shows off contingency capabilities during KFT 23

U.S. Air Force maintainers assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, detach an F-16 Fighting Falcon after towing it to a hangar at Gwangju AB, ROK, during Korea Flying Training 2023, April 19, 2023. KFT 23 is a combined training event focused on tactical execution of combat missions to maintain military readiness and is part of the ROK-U.S. alliance’s routine, annual training program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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U.S. Air Force, Marines conduct operations during KFT 23

U.S. Air Force, Marines conduct support, maintenance and flight operations during Fiscal Year 2023 Korea Flying Training at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 17-28, 2023. This video highlights the efforts of those participating in KFT 23.

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KFT 23 showcases U.S., ROK combined and joint airpower execution

Published May 5, 2023
By Staff Sgt. Isaiah J. Soliz
8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --

U.S. military forces and aircraft trained with the Republic of Korea Air Force in Fiscal Year 2023 Korea Flying Training at Gwangju Air Base, ROK, April 17-28, 2023.

The annual training event is designed to enhance integration of combined and joint airpower execution through high-quality face-to-face planning, briefing, and debriefing. It Is also intended to train mission commanders and aircrew to operate and succeed in scenarios with a robust surface-to air and air-to-air threat.

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35FGS shows off contingency capabilities during KFT 23

U.S. Air Force, Marines conduct operations during KFT 23