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RAPCON: Airfield Operators Keep Control

Staff Sgt. Valerie Ashlock, 8th Operations Support Squadron Radar Approach Control watch supervisor, checks airfield radars during Vigilant Defense 24 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 1, 2023. RAPCON controllers trained dawning MOPP gear, which includes a voice admitted to ensure clear and concise air traffic procedures, enabling them to effectively control aircraft within a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks)
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RAPCON: Airfield Operators Keep Control

Staff Sgt. Valerie Ashlock, right, 8th Operations Support Squadron Radar Approach Control watch supervisor, and Senior Airman Adam Emmons, 8th Operations Support Squadron RAPCON specialist, check airfield radars during Vigilant Defense 24 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 1, 2023. RAPCON controllers direct aircraft on the best route of flight to and from the military operating areas while also factoring in weather conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks)
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Airmen train relocation tactics during Vigilant Defense 24

Wing operations center members simulate contingency command-and-control center relocation at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 31, 2023. The Vigilant Defense 24 training event upskills Airmen to be resilient and adaptable, affirming the commitment to the Republic of Korea remains ironclad and ensures regional stability throughout the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsea Caballero)
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Airmen train relocation tactics during Vigilant Defense 24

Wing operations center members from the 51st Fighter Wing, load onto a bus during a simulated contingency command-and-control center relocation at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 31, 2023. The Airmen of the 51st FW continuously train to maintain the high level of full-spectrum readiness required to execute the mission proficiently and effectively as adaptable multi-capable Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsea Caballero)
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Airmen train relocation tactics during Vigilant Defense 24

Wing operations center members from the 51st Fighter Wing, execute simulated command-and-control center relocation procedures during Vigilant Defense 24 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 31, 2023. Airmen of the 51st FW demonstrate multi-capable warfighter skills including initiative, problem solving, and adaptability necessary in the event of a real-world contingency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsea Caballero)
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Airmen train relocation tactics during Vigilant Defense 24

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Zia Muhammad, 51st Communication Squadron client systems technician, leads wing operations center members during a command-and-control center relocation at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 31, 2023. The Airmen of the 51st Fighter Wing continuously train to maintain the high level of full-spectrum readiness required to execute the mission proficiently and effectively. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsea Caballero)
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Airmen train relocation tactics during Vigilant Defense 24

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Zia Muhammad, 51st Communication Squadron client systems technician, stands guard during the Vigilant Defense 24 training event at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 31, 2023. The Airmen of the 51st Fighter Wing are multi-capable and adaptive problem solvers, who demonstrate courage, initiative and innovation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsea Caballero)
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PAR teams respond during Vigilant Defense 24

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mary Louise Van Diver, 51st Fighter Wing post attack reconnaissance team member, calls in an unexploded ordnance during Vigilant Defense 24 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 31, 2023. VD24 is a routine training event that tests the military capabilities across the peninsula, allowing combined and joint training at both the operational and tactical levels. The Airmen of the 51st FW continuously train to maintain the high level of full-spectrum readiness required to execute the mission proficiently and effectively. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)
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PAR teams respond during Vigilant Defense 24

A simulated unexploded ordnance lays hidden during Vigilant Defense 24 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 31, 2023.. VD24 is a routine training event that tests the military capabilities across the peninsula, allowing combined and joint training at both the operational and tactical levels. The Airmen of the 51st Fighter Wing continuously train to maintain the high level of full-spectrum readiness required to execute the mission proficiently and effectively (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)
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PAR teams respond during Vigilant Defense 24

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dana Washington, left, and Airman 1st Class Eric Garrison, 51st Fighter Wing post attack reconnaissance team members, and Tech. Sgt. John Noveras, 51st FW inspection team member, meet with 51st Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal Airmen during Vigilant Defense 24 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 31, 2023. As the most forward deployed, permanently based wing in the Air Force, the 51st FW is charged with providing mission-ready Airmen to execute combat operations and receive follow-on forces. VD24 is a routine training event that tests the military capabilities across the peninsula, allowing combined and joint training at both the operational and tactical levels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)
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PAR teams respond during Vigilant Defense 24

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Alton Kelly, 51st Fighter Wing post attack reconnaissance team member, left, and Master Sgt. Taylor Marcedes, 51st FW inspection team member, checks a PAR stanchion after a simulated attack during Vigilant Defense 24 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 31, 2023. The Airmen of the 51st FW are multi-capable and adaptive problem solvers, who are innovative and courageous, and demonstrate the value in diversity of thought, ingenuity, and initiative. VD24 is a routine training event that tests the military capabilities across the peninsula, allowing combined and joint training at both the operational and tactical levels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)
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PAR teams respond during Vigilant Defense 24

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Alton Kelly, 51st Fighter Wing post attack reconnaissance team member, left, and Master Sgt. Taylor Marcedes, 51st FW inspection team member, scan for simulated unexploded ordinance during Vigilant Defense 24 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 31, 2023. The Airmen of the 51st FW continuously train to maintain the high level of full-spectrum readiness required to execute the mission proficiently and effectively. VD24 is a routine training event that tests the military capabilities across the peninsula, allowing combined and joint training at both the operational and tactical levels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)
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PAR teams respond during Vigilant Defense 24

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mary Louise Van Diver, left, and Senior Airman Sanghun Jung, 51st Fighter Wing post attack reconnaissance team members, and Tech. Sgt. John Noveras, 51st FW inspection team member, discover simulated casualties during Vigilant Defense 24 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 31, 2023. VD24 is a routine training event that tests the military capabilities across the peninsula, allowing combined and joint training at both the operational and tactical levels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)
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PAR teams respond during Vigilant Defense 24

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mary Louise Van Diver, left, and Senior Airman Sanghun Jung, 51st Fighter Wing post attack reconnaissance team members, scan the area for simulated unexploded ordinance during Vigilant Defense 24 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 31, 2023. As the most forward deployed, permanently based wing in the air force, the 51st FW is charged with providing mission-ready Airmen to execute combat operations and receive follow-on forces. VD24 is a routine training event that tests the military capabilities across the peninsula, allowing combined and joint training at both the operational and tactical levels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)
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PAR teams respond during Vigilant Defense 24

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dana Washington, left, and Airman 1st Class Eric Garrison, 51st Fighter Wing post attack reconnaissance team members, and Tech. Sgt. John Noveras, 51st FW inspection team member, discuss unexploded ordinance procedures during Vigilant Defense 24 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 31, 2023. The Airmen of the 51st FW are multi-capable and adaptive problem solvers, who are innovative and courageous, and demonstrate the value in diversity of thought, ingenuity, and initiative. VD24 is a routine training event that tests the military capabilities across the peninsula, allowing combined and joint training at both the operational and tactical levels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)
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PAR teams respond during Vigilant Defense 24

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dana Washington, left, and Airman 1st Class Eric Garrison, 51st Fighter Wing post attack reconnaissance team members, cordon off a simulated unexploded ordinance during Vigilant Defense 24 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 31, 2023. VD24 is a routine training event that tests the military capabilities across the peninsula, allowing combined and joint training at both the operational and tactical levels. Training is continuously conducted to generate combat airpower at a moment’s notice, affirming the commitment to the Republic of Korea remains ironclad and ensures regional stability throughout the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)
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Osan utilizes alternate landing strip during Vigilant Defense 24

Airmen from the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron view an activated alternate landing strip during Vigilant Defense 24 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 29, 2023. The ALS converts a taxiway into a runway, allowing pilots to operate despite damaged runways. This enables pilots to execute the Fight Tonight mission during contingencies. VD24 is a routine training event that tests the military capabilities across the peninsula, allowing combined and joint training at both the operational and tactical levels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)
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Osan utilizes alternate landing strip during Vigilant Defense 24

Airmen from the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron view an activated alternate landing strip during Vigilant Defense 24 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 29, 2023. The ALS converts a taxiway into a runway, allowing pilots to operate despite damaged runways. This enables pilots to execute the Fight Tonight mission during contingencies. VD24 is a routine training event that tests the military capabilities across the peninsula, allowing combined and joint training at both the operational and tactical levels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)
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Osan utilizes alternate landing strip during Vigilant Defense 24

Lt. Col. Andrew Myers, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron commander, and Capt. Miki Mullen, 51st Operations Support Squadron director of staff, oversees as an alternate landing strip is activated during Vigilant Defense 24 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 29, 2023. The ALS is a contingency to losing operational function of Osan’s main runways. This reallocation of flightline space allows pilots to continue operating even with damaged runways. VD24 is a routine training event that tests the military capabilities across the peninsula, allowing combined and joint training at both the operational and tactical levels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)
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Osan utilizes alternate landing strip during Vigilant Defense 24

Airmen from the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron prepare an alternate landing strip for an F-16 Fighting Falcon landing during Vigilant Defense 24 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 29, 2023. The ALS is activated on the taxiway and turns it into a runway during contingencies. This reallocation of flightline space allows pilots to continue operating even if the runways are damaged. VD24 is a routine training event that tests the military capabilities across the peninsula, allowing combined and joint training at both the operational and tactical levels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)
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