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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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B-1s train with US, ROKAF fighter aircraft

Two U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers fly in formation with two Republic of Korea Air Force F-15K Slam Eagles and two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons during bilateral training in airspace above South Korea, Feb. 20, 2025. The B-1s and F-16s conducted precision strike and air interdiction training with four ROKAF F-35As, one more U.S. Air Force F-16, and four U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning IIs following the formation flight. (Photo courtesy of ROK Air Force)
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B-1s train with US, ROKAF fighter aircraft

Two U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcons fly alongside a U.S. B-1B Lancer in training airspace above South Korea Feb. 20, 2025. The aircraft participated in combined, joint air interdiction training with Republic of Korea Air Force and U.S. Marine Corps F-35 Lightning IIs, validating the two nations’ combined ability to conduct strikes and operated together in a contested environment. (Photo courtesy of ROK Air Force)
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B-1s train with US, ROKAF fighter aircraft

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer flies in the front of a formation with two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, left, and two Republic of Korea Air Force F-15K Slam Eagles, right, during a bilateral training event above South Korea Feb. 20, 2025. The training helped ensure the combat readiness of combined and joint air assets in the Indo-Pacific theater by building proficiency in aircrew tactics, techniques, and procedures. (Courtesy photo by ROK Air Force).
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Space Forces Korea holds first POLARIS HAMMER - KOREA

U.S. Space Force Maj. Phillip Mudakha, U.S. Space Forces Korea director of strategy and policy, right, addresses participants of POLARIS HAMMER – KOREA during its Phase one event on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 21, 2025. POLARIS HAMMER will be held in three stages to enable a deliberate focus on the planning, execution, and assessment of the space component at the operational level: phase one occurred Jan. 21 to Jan. 24, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Rachel Buitrago)
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Space Forces Korea holds first POLARIS HAMMER - KOREA

U.S. Space Force Col. John Patrick, U.S. Space Forces Korea commander, addresses participants of POLARIS HAMMER – KOREA during the Phase I opening event on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 21, 2025. The training marks the first time POLARIS HAMMER will be held as a full command post exercise since its establishment as a U.S. Space Force exercise in February 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Rachel Buitrago
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Space Forces Korea holds first POLARIS HAMMER - KOREA

U.S. Space Force Col. John Patrick, U.S. Space Forces Korea commander, addresses participants of POLARIS HAMMER – KOREA during the Phase I opening event on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 21, 2025. POLARIS HAMMER – KOREA is a space warfighter inclusive, command and control exercise designed to provide units an environment to train and assess their command relationships, authorities and coordination mechanisms across the domain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Rachel Buitrago)
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Iverson continues “legacy of excellence” as new 7th AF commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. David Iverson, incoming Seventh Air Force commander, speaks at the Seventh Air Force change of command ceremony, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 30, 2024. Prior to taking command, Iverson served as the Director of the Air and Cyberspace Operations, Pacific Air Forces, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlin Castillo)
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Iverson continues “legacy of excellence” as new 7th AF commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. James Jacobson, Headquarters Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, receives the guidon from U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Scott Pleus, outgoing Seventh Air Force commander, at the Seventh Air Force change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 30, 2024. Seventh Air Force is the U.S. Air Force's oldest numbered air force, activated by the Army Air Corps for the first time on Nov. 1, 1940, and provides “ready to fight tonight" air power whenever and wherever needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlin Castillo)
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Iverson continues “legacy of excellence” as new 7th AF commander

U.S. Army Gen. Paul LaCamera, United Nations Command, ROK-U.S. Combined Forces Command and United States Forces Korea commander, presents the guidon to U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. David Iverson, incoming Seventh Air Force commander at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 30, 2024. During the ceremony, Iverson accepted command of the Seventh Air Force and United Nations Command Combined Air Component and accepted responsibility as the deputy commander of United States Forces Korea from Lt. Gen. Scott L. Pleus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlin Castillo)
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Iverson continues “legacy of excellence” as new 7th AF commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Scott Pleus, outgoing Seventh Air Force commander, speaks during the Seventh Air Force change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 30, 2024. After relinquishing command, Pleus will move to Washington D.C. to serve as the Director of Staff, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, the Pentagon, Washington D.C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlin Castillo)
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Iverson continues “legacy of excellence” as new 7th AF commander

U.S. Air Force Airmen and U.S. Army Soldiers stand in formation during the Seventh Air Force change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 30, 2024. The change of command ceremony symbolizes the transfer of command responsibility and accountability from one individual to another which is physically represented by the passing of the guidon, the tangible symbol of the unit, from the outgoing to incoming commander, in the presence of unit personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlin Castillo)
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Iverson continues “legacy of excellence” as new 7th AF commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. James Jacobson, Headquarters Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, speaks at the Seventh Air Force change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 30, 2024. The change of command ceremony symbolizes the transfer of command responsibility and accountability from one individual to another which is physically represented by the passing of the guidon, the tangible symbol of the unit, from the outgoing to incoming commander, in the presence of unit personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlin Castillo)
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