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Alternate surface, same Wolf Pack mission

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 80th Fighter Squadron takes off from an alternate departure and landing surface at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 1, 2023. When the ADLS is activated, a taxiway becomes an active air strip allowing aircraft to take-off and land despite damage to the main runway. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks)
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Alternate surface, same Wolf Pack mission

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off from an alternate departure and landing surface at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 1, 2023. Once activated, an ADLS provides aircraft a safe and effective surface to take-off from and land on when the main runway is unavailable. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Emili Koonce)
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Alternate surface, same Wolf Pack mission

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off from an alternate departure and landing surface at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 1, 2023. The 8th Fighter Wing can activate the ADLS for use as an active air strip to launch or recover the F-16 mission in the event of damage to the main runway. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)
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Alternate surface, same Wolf Pack mission

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 80th and 35th Fighter Squadrons taxi before take-off at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 1, 2023. F-16s at Kunsan AB are operated by the 80th FS and 35th FS and deliver airpower to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)
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Alternate surface, same Wolf Pack mission

An Airman assigned to 8th Maintenance Squadron retrieves an arresting cable following a certification test at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 1, 2023. Arresting cable systems are regularly certified and in an emergency are used to catch and stop an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)
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Alternate surface, same Wolf Pack mission

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 80th Fighter Squadron hooks an arresting cable during a certification test at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 1, 2023. Along with certifying the arresting cable, F-16s from Kunsan AB tested the alternate departure and landing surface as an active air strip to launch or recover the F-16 mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Emili Koonce)
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51st LRS and 2ID conduct first-ever joint hot-pit refueling

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Clayton Hutchinson, 36th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, is assisted by U.S. Army Spc. Komla Amouzou Mlatatwu, 194th Division Support Brigade petroleum supply specialist, while performing a hot-pit refuel during a joint training event at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 29, 2023. The 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron held the training to build the joint partnership within similar careers from the sister services. This cooperation facilitates shared learning, streamlines operations, and ultimately bolsters the effectiveness of joint military endeavors in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)
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51st LRS and 2ID conduct first-ever joint hot-pit refueling

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jacob Wood, 36th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, guides an F-16 Fighting Falcon into a hot-pit refueling bay at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 29, 2023. Hot-pit refueling aims to efficiently service aircraft while keeping their engines running, minimizing turnaround time and ensuring they are combat-ready for their next flight. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)
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51st LRS and 2ID conduct first-ever joint hot-pit refueling

U.S. Army Spc. Marcus Grant, 2nd Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade petroleum supply specialist, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Antonio Rios, 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution supervisor, perform a hot-pit refuel on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a joint training event at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 29, 2023. The training allowed for U.S. Army personnel to experience new mission sets and provided an opportunity to build interoperability between services and better the defensive posture of the ROK. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)
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51st LRS and 2ID conduct first-ever joint hot-pit refueling

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Antonio Rios, 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution supervisor, and U.S. Army Spc. Marcus Grant, 2nd Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade petroleum supply specialist, review a checklist during an F-16 Fighting Falcon hot-pit refuel at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 29, 2023. The 51st LRS held a hot-pit refueling training event for U.S. Army personnel to learn and compare techniques the Air Force applies to their daily operations. This exchange enables the adoption of best practices, streamlining processes for both branches and facilitating smoother joint operations when needed to further enhance interoperability and defense of the ROK. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)
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51st LRS and 2ID conduct first-ever joint hot-pit refueling

From the left, U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Clayton Hutchinson, 36th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, U.S. Army Spc. Marcus Grant, 2nd Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade petroleum supply specialist, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Antonio Rios, 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution supervisor, perform a hot-pit refuel on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a joint training event at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 29, 2023. Hot-pit refueling aims to efficiently service aircraft while engines are running, minimizing the turnaround time for their return to flight. This practice enables aircraft to swiftly take flight during attacks, ensuring rapid response and presence in the Indo-Pacific region for defense purposes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)
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51st LRS and 2ID conduct first-ever joint hot-pit refueling

U.S. Army Soldiers, 2nd Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade, observe an F-16 Fighting Falcon hot-pit refueling with the 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels flight at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 29, 2023. The training enabled U.S. Army personnel to learn and compare the techniques employed by the Air Force in their daily operations, ultimately enhancing their proficiency and adaptability in diverse operational scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)
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51st LRS and 2ID conduct first-ever joint hot-pit refueling

U.S. Army Soldiers, 2nd Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade, walk to a hot-pit refueling hanger to train with the 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels flight at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 29, 2023. The 51st LRS held the training to build joint partnership within similar careers between sister services. These joint training efforts enhance Airmen and Soldiers abilities to defend the ROK and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)
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Kunsan maintainers give Wolf Pack jets their bite

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 80th Fighter Squadron takes off for routine operations at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 16, 2023. This F-16 features commemorative tail art celebrating 70 years of the U.S.-ROK Alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)
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Kunsan maintainers give Wolf Pack jets their bite

Airman 1st Class Daven Woulard, 8th Maintenance Squadron conventional maintenance technician unscrews the outer casing of a guided bomb unit-54 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 21, 2023. The 8th MXS is responsible for arming the 80th and 35th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcons and can do so with three forms of armaments, the M-61A1 20 mm multi-barrel cannon, GBU-54 and GBU-31 version 3. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)
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Kunsan maintainers give Wolf Pack jets their bite

From left, Senior Airman Myles Friederich, 8th Maintenance Squadron conventional maintenance crew chief, with Airman 1st Class Khaliq Gilmore and Airman 1st Class Daven Woulard, 8th MXS conventional maintenance technicians, deconstruct a guided bomb unit-54 version 3 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 21, 2023. The GBU-54 is a 500-lb precision weapon that is laser and a global positioning system-guided missile used to destroy moving targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)
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Kunsan maintainers give Wolf Pack jets their bite

Airman 1st Class Khaliq Gilmore, 8th Maintenance Squadron conventional maintenance crew technician, unscrews a casing during the deconstruction of a guided bomb unit-31 version 3 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 21, 2023. An F-16 Fighting Falcon can be armed with any combination of armaments like the M-61A1 20 mm multi-barrel cannon and external stations that can carry up to six air-to-air missiles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)
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Kunsan maintainers give Wolf Pack jets their bite

Staff Sgt. Christopher Gonzalez, 8th Maintenance Squadron conventional maintenance crew chief, downloads 20 mm rounds at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 21, 2023. Members of the 8th MXS consistently ensure 20 mm rounds are properly loaded to meet the F-16 Fighting Falcon’s 500-round limit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)
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Kunsan maintainers give Wolf Pack jets their bite

Airman Alexis Rizo, 8th Maintenance Squadron conventional maintenance technician, unscrews a bolt while deconstructing a guided bomb unit-31 version 3 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 21, 2023. The U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon can be armed with one or a combination of the three forms of armaments available: the M-61A1 20 mm multi-barrel cannon, the guided bomb unit-54 and the GBU-31. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)
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Kunsan maintainers give Wolf Pack jets their bite

Airman 1st Class Khaliq Gilmore, 8th Maintenance Squadron conventional maintenance crew technician, performs routine deconstruction of a guided bomb unit-31 version 3 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 21, 2023. Both the GBU-3 and GBU-54 are joint direct attack munitions created in cooperation with the U.S Navy to convert previous unguided bombs into precision-guided munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by (Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)
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