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250407-F-MT297-1504

U.S. Air Force Col. William McKibban, 51st Fighter Wing commander, prepares for a flight during the Combat Search and Rescue Training Exercise (CSARTE 25-2) at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 8, 2025. CSARTE 25-2 utilized a robust regional CSAR network to leverage assets and expertise of all ranks from across the Indo-Pacific to ensure comprehensive personnel recovery capabilities and maintain readiness for a range of combined joint operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrea Posey)
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Osan commander takes to the skies for CSARTE 25-2

U.S. Air Force Col. William McKibban, 51st Fighter Wing commander, taxis onto the flightline during the Combat Search and Rescue Training Exercise (CSARTE 25-2) at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 8, 2025. The intent of CSARTE 25-2 is to sharpen combined, joint U.S. and ROK air force combat search and rescue capabilities by improving pilot proficiency, refining joint planning, enhancing interoperability, and facilitating pilot upgrades through realistic CSAR mission sets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrea Posey)
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Osan commander takes to the skies for CSARTE 25-2

U.S. Air Force Col. William McKibban, 51st Fighter Wing commander, climbs into the cockpit of an A-10 Thunderbolt II during the Combat Search and Rescue Training Exercise (CSARTE 25-2) at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 8, 2025. CSARTE 25-2 utilized a robust regional CSAR network to leverage assets and expertise of all ranks from across the Indo-Pacific to ensure comprehensive personnel recovery capabilities and maintain readiness for a range of combined joint operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrea Posey)
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Osan commander takes to the skies for CSARTE 25-2

U.S. Air Force Col. William McKibban, 51st Fighter Wing commander, reviews his preflight checklist before a flight during the Combat Search and Rescue Training Exercise (CSARTE 25-2) at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 8, 2025. CSARTE 25-2 utilized a robust regional CSAR network to leverage assets and expertise of all ranks from across the Indo-Pacific to ensure comprehensive personnel recovery capabilities and maintain readiness for a range of combined joint operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrea Posey)
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Osan commander takes to the skies for CSARTE 25-2

U.S. Air Force Col. William McKibban, 51st Fighter Wing commander, takes off during the Combat Search and Rescue Training Exercise (CSARTE 25-2) at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 8, 2025. CSARTE 25-2 integrated assets and personnel from the 51st FW, the 18th Wing, Kadena Air Base, elements of the Republic of Korea Air Force, as well as U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps members demonstrating the commitment to leveraging the full spectrum of available resources and joint expertise from all ranks for personnel recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrea Posey)
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Osan commander takes to the skies for CSARTE 25-2

U.S. Air Force Col. William McKibban, 51st Fighter Wing commander, prepares for a flight during the Combat Search and Rescue Training Exercise (CSARTE 25-2) at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 8, 2025. CSARTE 25-2 utilized a robust regional CSAR network to leverage assets and expertise of all ranks from across the Indo-Pacific to ensure comprehensive personnel recovery capabilities and maintain readiness for a range of combined joint operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrea Posey)
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Osan commander takes to the skies for CSARTE 25-2

U.S. Air Force Col. William McKibban, 51st Fighter Wing commander, taxis onto the flightline during the Combat Search and Rescue Training Exercise (CSARTE 25-2) at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 8, 2025. CSARTE 25-2 integrated assets and personnel from the 51st FW, the 18th Wing, Kadena Air Base, elements of the Republic of Korea Air Force, as well as U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps members demonstrating the commitment to leveraging the full spectrum of available resources and joint expertise from all ranks for personnel recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrea Posey)
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Osan commander takes to the skies for CSARTE 25-2

U.S. Air Force Col. William McKibban, 51st Fighter Wing commander, shakes hands with Senior Airman Sergio Lopez, 25th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, before a flight during the Combat Search and Rescue Training Exercise (CSARTE 25-2) at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 8, 2025. CSARTE 25-2 utilized a robust regional CSAR network to leverage assets and expertise of all ranks from across the Indo-Pacific to ensure comprehensive personnel recovery capabilities and maintain readiness for a range of combined joint operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrea Posey)
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190612-F-TE598-0245

U.S. Air Force and Republic of Korea Air Force Joint Terminal Attack Controllers conduct close air support training mission during RED FLAG-Alaska 19-2 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 12, 2019. This U.S. Pacific Air Forces large force exercise enables U.S. and international forces to strengthen partnerships and improve interoperability by sharing tactics, techniques and procedures for multi-domain operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristen Heller)
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MAX-T wraps up in ROK

Maintainers assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan perform their last checks on an F-15 Eagle aircraft before take-off during exercise Max Thunder 18 at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 16, 2018. The exercise was held to enhance the readiness of U.S. and ROK Air Forces, and supporting forces through combined and joint large-force employment training in defending the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ashley Tyler)
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MAX-T wraps up in ROK

U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle aircraft assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan takes off during exercise Max Thunder 18 at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 16, 2018. U.S. aircraft routinely deploy to the region during exercises to strengthen the U.S.-ROK alliance, then return to their duty station after the exercises are over. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ashley Tyler)
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MAX-T wraps up in ROK

A U.S. F/A-18 Hornet aircraft with the Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533 (VMFA(AW)-533) from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina takes off during exercise Max Thunder 18 at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 16, 2018. The exercise, scheduled from May 14th to the 25th, demonstrated the ability for the alliance to work shoulder-to-shoulder and integrate lessons learned to safeguard the peninsula together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ashley Tyler)
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MAX-T wraps up in ROK

Two U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle aircraft, assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, begin to taxi onto the runway during exercise Max Thunder 18 at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 16, 2018. The exercise was held to enhance the readiness of U.S. and ROK Air Forces, and supporting forces through combined and joint large-force employment training in defending the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ashley Tyler)
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MAX-T wraps up in ROK

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Rees Sthele (left) and Cpl. Paul Sims, air framers assigned to the Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533 (VMFA(AW)-533) from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, perform maintenance on an F/A-18 Hornet aircraft before the start of Max Thunder 18 at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 13, 2018. The purpose of the defense-oriented exercise was to enhance the ROK-U.S. alliance's ability to defend the ROK and provides valuable training for all the service members involved. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ashley Tyler)
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MAX-T wraps up in ROK

A U.S. F/A-18 Hornet aircraft with the Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533 (VMFA(AW)-533) from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina taxis onto the runway during exercise Max Thunder 18 at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 16, 2018. The exercise, scheduled from May 14th to the 25th, demonstrated the ability for the alliance to work shoulder-to-shoulder and integrate lessons learned to safeguard the peninsula together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ashley Tyler)
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MAX-T wraps up in ROK

U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet aircraft with the Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533 (VMFA(AW)-533) from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina participated in exercise Max Thunder 18 at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea. The exercise was scheduled from May 14th to the 25th and conducted in accordance with the ROK-U.S. Mutual Defense Treaty signed October 1, 1953. It demonstrated the longstanding and enduring partnership between the ROK, the U.S. and other nations and was planned months prior. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ashley Tyler)
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MAX-T wraps up in ROK

U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors assigned to the Hawaii Air National Guard 199th Fighter Squadron at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, begin to taxi onto the runway during exercise Max Thunder 18 at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 16, 2018. The exercise, scheduled from May 14th to the 25th, demonstrated the ability for the alliance to work shoulder-to-shoulder and integrate lessons learned to safeguard the peninsula together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ashley Tyler)
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Weeding out the wired issue

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Eric Roman, a knowledge management technician with the 747th Communications Squadron at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, troubleshoots network issues for the commander’s staff during Key Resolve 2017 at Osan Air Base, ROK, March 22, 2017. From creating launch manuals to storing and disposing of high-level documents, knowledge operations managers care for the flow, distribution, life cycle and disposal of communications and information integral to air, space and cyberspace operations that support the warfighter at home and abroad. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Troubleshooting communications equipment

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jeffrey Fujita, a knowledge management technician with the 7th Air Force Combined Battle Watch at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, bottom, and Senior Airman Eric Roman, a knowledge management technician with the 747th Communications Squadron at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, top, troubleshoot network issues for the commander’s staff during Key Resolve 2017 at Osan Air Base, ROK, March 22, 2017. Responsible for the coordination and distribution of information and data, knowledge management specialists play a critical role in every department of the Air Force and are vital to command and control exercises such as Key Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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US, ROK personnel recovery brings all home

Republic of Korea Air Force Capt. Sangbo Min, a search and rescue duty officer, left, and ROKAF Senior Airman Seung Hwan Kowith, an interpreter, center, both with the ROKAF Airlift and Rescue Branch, pose for a photo with U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Mary Daughenbaugh, right, with the 566th Intelligence Squadron at Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado, during Key Resolve 2017 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 21, 2017. These Airmen work side-by-side with other combat search and rescue specialists participating in the annual command and control exercise called Key Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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