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36th FS embodies "Fight Tonight" spirit

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Alexis Scott, 36th Fighter Squadron pilot, tests the breathing apparatus on his flight helmet at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 9, 2024. The 36th FS trains regularly to ensure that the pilots maintain the skills necessary to deter any potential threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)
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36th FS embodies "Fight Tonight" spirit

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Alexis Scott, 36th Fighter Squadron pilot, conducts preflight checks at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 9, 2024. The preflight process for ensuring the F-16’s are ready to “Fight Tonight” includes tasks like inspecting the aircraft to ensure that there are no major flaws and testing the functions of the aircraft to ensure they are working properly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)
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36th FS embodies "Fight Tonight" spirit

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Alexis Scott, 36th Fighter Squadron pilot, loads bags onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 9, 2024. Pilots have to fly on a regular basis to ensure they retain the skills that would be required in real world scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)
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36th FS embodies "Fight Tonight" spirit

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Alexis Scott, 36th Fighter Squadron pilot, prepares to taxi inside an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 9, 2024. Scott has been a pilot for over 20 years, and still conducts training to ensure that he is ready to “Fight Tonight”. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)
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Battle of the maintainers: Osan quarterly load crew competition

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kenny Segobia and Airman 1st Class Monique Ramirez, 25th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew members, prepare to load munitions onto an A-10C Thunderbolt II during a weapons load crew of the quarter competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 5, 2024. As part of the competition, teams are evaluated on how quickly and efficiently they can inspect and load munitions onto their respective aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Aubree Owens)
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Battle of the maintainers: Osan quarterly load crew competition

From the left, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Hannah Noh, Senior Airman Erin Williamson, Staff Sgt. Jorge Aparicio Aguilar, 36th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew members, participate during a weapons load crew of the quarter competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 5, 2024. As part of the competition, teams are evaluated on how quickly and efficiently they can inspect and load munitions onto their respective aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Aubree Owens)
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Battle of the maintainers: Osan quarterly load crew competition

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jorge Aparicio Aguilar, 36th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew chief, tightens a bolt securing a weapon on a F-16 Fighting Falcon during a weapons load crew of the quarter competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 5, 2024. During the competition, load crew members are evaluated on safety, speed, reliability, technical errors and use of the checklist. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Aubree Owens)
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Battle of the maintainers: Osan quarterly load crew competition

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Erin Williamson, 36th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, participates in a weapons load crew of the quarter competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 5, 2024. Williamson was one of three members representing the 36th FGS team during the competition, where the event consisted of building and loading weapons onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon and A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Aubree Owens)
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Battle of the maintainers: Osan quarterly load crew competition

Leadership with the 51st Maintenance Group take a group photo with the load crew team with the 36th Fighter Generation Squadron during a weapons load crew of the quarter competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 5, 2024. The competition is an opportunity to evaluate two load crews on their efficiency, teamwork, and attention to detail while loading munitions onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon and an A-10C Thunderbolt II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Aubree Owens)
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Battle of the maintainers: Osan quarterly load crew competition

Members from the 25th Fighter Generation Squadron and 36th Fighter Generation Squadron compete side-by-side loading GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munition Bombs onto A-10C Thunderbolt II and F-16 Fighting Falcon aircrafts, respectively, for the right to be called best load crew for the fourth quarter at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 5, 2024. As part of the competition, teams are evaluated on how quickly and efficiently they can inspect and load munitions onto their respective aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Aubree Owens)
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Battle of the maintainers: Osan quarterly load crew competition

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jorge Aparicio Aguilar, 36th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew chief, lines-up a GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munition Bomb to be placed onto a F-16 Fighting Falcon during a weapons load crew of the quarter competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 5, 2024. Load crew competitions promote a competitive environment where Airmen display their skills and abilities while competing against other teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Aubree Owens)
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Battle of the maintainers: Osan quarterly load crew competition

The 51st Maintenance Group hosted a quarterly load crew competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 5, 2024. As part of the competition, teams are evaluated on how quickly and efficiently they can inspect and load munitions onto their respective aircraft, along with safety, speed, reliability, technical errors and use of their checklist. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Aubree Owens)
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Battle of the maintainers: Osan quarterly load crew competition

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jacob Salwey, 51st Munitions Squadron conventional and maintenance production supervisor, and Master Sgt. Scott Cooper, 51st MUNS control section chief, conduct an inspection of two GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munition Bombs during a weapons load crew of the quarter competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 5, 2024. As part of the competition, teams are evaluated on how quickly and efficiently they can inspect and load munitions onto their respective aircraft, along with safety, speed, reliability, technical errors and use of their checklist. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Aubree Owens)
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Battle of the maintainers: Osan quarterly load crew competition

Members from the 51st Munitions Squadron prepare munitions to be loaded during a quarterly load crew competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 5, 2024. Before a load crew competition takes place, conventional maintenance technicians participate in a bomb-building competition. The munitions constructed are then loaded onto aircraft during the load crew competition, completing the real-world process from start to finish, creating comprehensive training, and enhancing interoperability between both career fields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Aubree Owens)
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Let’s fly together

Republic of Korea Air Force senior noncommissioned officer 장용선 (Young Sun Chang) poses for an official photo in South Korea, 1952. Chang is U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Michelle Chang's grandfather and is the legacy she followed when she joined the U.S. Air Force. Michelle Chang became the first U.S. service member to participate in the ROKAF’s Honorary National Pilot Program in 2023, in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the ROK-U.S. Alliance. (Courtesy photo)
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Let’s fly together

Republic of Korea Air Force and U.S. Air Force Military Police service members work together in South Korea some time after 1953, following the end of the Korean War. Among the Airmen is senior noncommissioned officer Chang Young Sun (center left), the grandfather of U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Michelle Chang, who followed in her grandfather’s footsteps by serving at Osan Air Base, ROK. Michelle Chang became the first U.S. service member to participate in the ROKAF’s Honorary National Pilot Program in 2023, in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the ROK-U.S. Alliance. (Courtesy photo)
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Let’s fly together

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Michelle Chang, 51st Fighter Wing public affairs officer, and General Jung Sang-Hwa, former Chief of Staff of the Republic of Korea Air Force, pose for a photo during an official ceremony, at Seoul Air Base, ROK, October 21, 2023. Chang was selected as the first U.S. service member to participate in the ROKAF’s Honorary National Pilot Program, part of the biennial Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition airshow, to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the ROK-U.S. Alliance. (Courtesy photo by ROKAF Master Sgt. Yongtae Jeon)
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Let’s fly together

KT-50 instructor pilots and 2023 Honorary National Pilots walk the flight line following their incentive flights at Seoul Air Base, Republic of Korea, October 21, 2023. The ROK Air Force’s Honorary National Pilot Program provides an opportunity for Korean citizens to fly in a ROK fighter jet during the biennial Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition airshow. First Lt. Michelle Chang, 51st Fighter Wing public affairs officer, was selected as the first U.S. service member to participate in the program in honor of the 70th anniversary of the ROK-U.S. Alliance. (Courtesy photo by ROKAF Senior Master Sgt. Hyung Kwon)
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Let’s fly together

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Michelle Chang, 51st Fighter Wing public affairs officer, holds up a ROK-U.S. Alliance 70th anniversary flag as Republic of Korea Air Force Maj. Cho Wonbin, KT-50 instructor pilot, flies over the ROK during an incentive flight near Seoul, October 21, 2023. Cho and Chang flew together at the biennial Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition airshow. Chang was selected as the first U.S. service member to participate in the ROKAF’s Honorary National Pilot Program, celebrating 70 years of the ROK-U.S. Alliance. (Courtesy photo by ROKAF Master Sgt. Kwanyeong Hong)
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Let’s fly together

Republic of Korea Air Force Maj. Cho Wonbin, KT-50 instructor pilot, and U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Michelle Chang, 51st Fighter Wing public affairs officer, pose for a photo in front of a KT-50 at Seoul Air Base, ROK, October 21, 2023. Cho and Chang flew together during an incentive flight at the biennial Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition airshow. Chang was selected as the first U.S. service member to participate in the ROKAF’s Honorary National Pilot Program, celebrating 70 years of the ROK-U.S. Alliance. (Courtesy photo by ROKAF Senior Master Sgt. Hyung Kwon)
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