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909th ARS enables US, ROK airpower during FF25-1

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dimagio Carey, 909th Aerial Refueling Squadron, KC-134 Stratotanker instructor boom operator, follows the checklist for stowing the boom during Freedom Flag 25-1 off the east coast of the Republic of Korea, April 23, 2025. Aerial refueling during FF25-1 supported joint training for U.S. and ROKAF pilots, while giving KC-135 aircrew the chance to operate in a simulated combat environment and build readiness for potential contingency situations. The 909th is based at Kadena Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jason W. Cochran)
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909th ARS enables US, ROK airpower during FF25-1

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Edrik Gaisoa, 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator, left, and Senior Airman Dimagio Carey, 909th ARS KC-135 instructor boom operator, observe the approach of an aircraft during Freedom Flag 25-1 off the east coast of the Republic of Korea, April 23, 2025. Aerial refueling during FF25-1 supported joint training for U.S. and ROKAF pilots, while giving KC-135 aircrew the chance to operate in a simulated combat environment and build readiness for potential contingency situations. The 909th is based at Kadena Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jason W. Cochran)
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909th ARS enables US, ROK airpower during FF25-1

U.S. Air Force Capt. Eric Rossillon, 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, reviews a checklist during Freedom Flag 25-1 off the east coast of the Republic of Korea, April 23, 2025. During FF25-1, U.S. service members from across the Pacific theater trained alongside ROKAF personnel, enhancing interoperability and mission readiness in a dynamic training environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jason W. Cochran)
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909th ARS enables US, ROK airpower during FF25-1

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft departs after receiving fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker during Freedom Flag 25-1 off the east coast of the Republic of Korea, April 23, 2025. FF25-1 brought together U.S. and ROK units from across the Pacific theater, with aerial refueling playing a critical role in enabling effective operations across the vast region. The F-35 is assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 214, Marine Corps Air station Iwakuni, Japan, and the KC-135 is assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jason W. Cochran)
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909th ARS enables US, ROK airpower during FF25-1

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker during Freedom Flag 25-1 off the east coast of the Republic of Korea, April 23, 2025. FF25-1 brought together U.S. and ROK units from across the Pacific theater, with aerial refueling playing a critical role in enabling effective operations across the vast region. The F-35 is assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 214, Marine Corps Air station Iwakuni, Japan, and the KC-135 is assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jason W. Cochran)
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909th ARS enables US, ROK airpower during FF25-1

A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler departs after receiving fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker during Freedom Flag 25-1 off the east coast of the Republic of Korea, April 23, 2025. FF25-1 brought together U.S. and ROK units from across the Pacific theater, with aerial refueling playing a critical role in enabling effective operations across the vast region. The EA-18 is assigned to the Electronic Attack Squadron 141, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, and the KC-135 is assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dimagio Carey)
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B-1s train with US, ROKAF fighter aircraft

A U.S. Air Force F-16, left, flies in formation with a U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer, middle, and two Republic of Korea Air Force F-15K Slam Eagles, during a bilateral training event in airspace over South Korea, Feb. 20, 2025. The bomber, assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, is currently deployed to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, in support of Bomber Task Force 25-1. (Photo courtesy of ROK Air Force)
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ROK, U.S. conduct large scale F-16 aerial maneuvers for Freedom Flag 24-1

Four U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcons flew alongside four ROK F-16 Fighting Falcons for large scale aerial maneuver training as part of Freedom Flag 24-1 Oct. 31, 2024, demonstrating the United States’ ironclad commitment to the ROK-U.S. Alliance. FF 24-1 is a combined, large force flying exercise that strengthens the U.S. relationship with the ROK through large scale, integrated training on advanced, high-end tactics. (Courtesy photo by ROK Air Force)
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ROK, U.S. conduct large scale F-16 aerial maneuvers for Freedom Flag 24-1

Four U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcons flew alongside four ROK F-16 Fighting Falcons for large scale aerial maneuver training as part of Freedom Flag 24-1 Oct. 31, 2024, demonstrating the U.S. ironclad commitment to the ROK-U.S. Alliance. The scheduled training enables aircrew to maintain high levels of airpower integration through large scale, quality planning, coordination and execution with multinational partners, strengthening the combined air component defense capabilities. (Courtesy photo by ROK Air Force)
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ROK, U.S. conduct large scale F-16 aerial maneuvers for Freedom Flag 24-1

Four U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcons flew alongside four ROK F-16 Fighting Falcons for large scale aerial maneuver training as part of Freedom Flag 24-1 Oct. 31, 2024, demonstrating the U.S. ironclad commitment to the ROK-U.S. Alliance. FF 24-1 trains mission commanders and aircrew from the ROK, U.S. and Australian air forces, as well as number joint partners from the U.S. and ROK, to fight and win in complex scenarios with robust surface-to-air and air-to-air threats. (Courtesy photo by ROK Air Force)
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ROK, U.S. conduct large scale F-16 aerial maneuvers for Freedom Flag 24-1

Four U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcons flew alongside four ROK F-16 Fighting Falcons for large scale aerial maneuver training as part of Freedom Flag 24-1 Oct. 31, 2024, demonstrating the United States’ ironclad commitment to the ROK-U.S. Alliance. FF 24-1 is a combined, large force flying exercise that strengthens the U.S. relationship with the ROK through large scale, integrated training on advanced, high-end tactics. (Courtesy photo by ROK Air Force)
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Seventh Air Force conducts F-16 Super Squadron test to optimize combat capability

Airmen from the 36th Fighter Generation Squadron park a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 9, 2024. Nine F-16s are temporarily being reassigned to the 51st Fighter Wing at Osan AB, from the 8th FW at Kunsan AB, to form a “Super Squadron” as part of a year-long force generation assessment. The test will evaluate the Super Squadron’s impact on sortie generation, maintenance, manpower, and logistic requirements, to optimize combat capability and increase readiness in support of the ROK-U.S. Alliance (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)
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Seventh Air Force conducts F-16 Super Squadron test to optimize combat capability

Airmen from the 36th Fighter Generation Squadron park a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 9, 2024. Nine F-16s are temporarily being reassigned to the 51st Fighter Wing at Osan AB, from the 8th FW at Kunsan AB, to form a “Super Squadron” as part of a year-long force generation assessment. The test will evaluate the Super Squadron’s impact on sortie generation, maintenance, manpower, and logistic requirements, to optimize combat capability and increase readiness in support of the ROK-U.S. Alliance (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)
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7th AF hosts F-22s for integration training with US, ROKAF

An F-22 Raptor, assigned to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam and currently operating out of Kadena Air Base, Japan, takes off from the flightline at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 26, 2024. Seventh Air Force is hosting several F-22s for a week of integration training with the U.S. and ROK air forces, providing the opportunity for dissimilar training between 4th and 5th generation aircraft and testing agile combat employment (ACE) capabilities on the Korean peninsula. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Mikaio)
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7th AF hosts F-22s for integration training with US, ROKAF

An F-22 Raptor, assigned to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam and currently operating out of Kadena Air Base, Japan, takes off from the flightline at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 26, 2024. Seventh Air Force is hosting several F-22s for a week of integration training with the U.S. and ROK air forces, providing the opportunity for dissimilar training between 4th and 5th generation aircraft and testing agile combat employment (ACE) capabilities on the Korean peninsula. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Mikaio)
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7th AF hosts F-22s for integration training with US, ROKAF

An F-22 Raptor, assigned to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam and currently operating out of Kadena Air Base, Japan, flies over Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 26, 2024. Seventh Air Force is hosting several F-22s for a week of integration training with the U.S. and ROK air forces, providing the opportunity for dissimilar training between 4th and 5th generation aircraft and testing agile combat employment (ACE) capabilities on the Korean peninsula. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sabrina Fuller-Judd)
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7th AF hosts F-22s for integration training with US, ROKAF

An F-22 Raptor, assigned to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam and currently operating out of Kadena Air Base, Japan, takes off from the flightline at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 26, 2024. Seventh Air Force is hosting several F-22s for a week of integration training with the U.S. and ROK air forces, providing the opportunity for dissimilar training between 4th and 5th generation aircraft and testing agile combat employment (ACE) capabilities on the Korean peninsula. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sabrina Fuller-Judd)
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Misawa Air Base EOD members conduct bilateral training with ROKAF EOD

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Augustus, and Tech. Sgt. Derek Horn, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron, Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians from Misawa Air Base, Japan, discuss procedures after responding to a mock chemical weapon disposal scenario at Suwon Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 6, 2022. During the training scenario, the U.S. Air Force and ROKAF EOD members practiced responding to an unexploded chemical weapon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kenneth W. Norman)
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Misawa Air Base EOD members conduct bilateral training with ROKAF EOD

Members of the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron, Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight, assigned to Misawa Air Base, Japan, prepare to transport a mock chemical weapon during a bilateral training scenario at Suwon Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 6, 2022. During the training, both the U.S. Air Force and ROKAF EOD teams took turns responding to a chemical weapon scenario and used the opportunity to gain a better understanding of each other’s response tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kenneth W. Norman)
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Misawa Air Base EOD members conduct bilateral training with ROKAF EOD

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Joshua Young and Omar Navarro, along with Staff Sgt. Michael Augustus, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron, Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians from Misawa Air Base, Japan, prepare to transport a mock chemical weapon during a bilateral training scenario at Suwon Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 6, 2022. Bilateral training events are non-provocative, defensive in nature, and are intended to maintain alliance readiness to ensure service members are ready to “fight tonight”. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kenneth W. Norman)
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