Oct. 31, 2024 ROK, U.S. conduct large scale F-16 aerial maneuvers for Freedom Flag 24-1 The U.S. and Republic of Korea air forces conducted large scale aerial maneuvers as part of Freedom Flag 24-1, Oct. 31, 2024. During the training, four U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcons flew in formation with four ROK F-16s, conducting a planned show-of-force mission.
Aug. 5, 2024 Seventh AF joins JASDF for bomber escort, air-to-air training Fighter aircraft from U.S. Seventh Air Force and Japan Air Self Defense Force participated in aerial training with U.S. bombers in airspace between Japan and Korea Aug. 2, 2024. Two U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 35th Fighter Squadron, 8th Fighter Wing, and four JASDF F-15J Eagles from the 6th
July 18, 2024 Seventh Air Force conducts F-16 Super Squadron test to optimize combat capability Seventh Air Force has begun initial aircraft and personnel movements for a temporary shift in U.S. F-16 placement on the Korean peninsula as part of a test intended to optimize combat capability and increase readiness in support of the ROK-U.S. Alliance and the larger Indo-Pacific region.Starting
May 9, 2024 Wolf Pack validates agile combat readiness across the ROK The 8th Fighter Wing collaborated with the Republic of Korea Air Force to engage in a series of agile combat employment operations duringBeverly Pack 24-1, May 7-9.The ACE exercise portion consisted of approximately 67 Airmen deployed to Gwangju Air Base, ROK. The exercise tested and refined the 8th
Jan. 25, 2024 51st MXG hosts annual Load Crew Competition U.S. Airmen from the 51st Maintenance Group compete in the annual Load Crew Competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 19, 2024. This competition provides a hands-on opportunity for Airmen to refine their technical expertise and build comradery. (U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman
Nov. 29, 2023 51st FW soars with allies in CS23 U.S. Air Force pilots and maintainers assigned to the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, participated in Commando Sling 23, a PACAF-sponsored field training exercise at Paya Lebar Air Base, Singapore, Nov. 6-24, 2023.
Feb. 22, 2023 Black fighter pilot overcomes childhood doubts, serves in the sky U.S. Air Force Capt. Gerrod Smith, 36th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, poses for a photo at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 16, 2022. Smith joined the Air Force as a judge advocate, believing it was the highest path he could become as a Black Airman. After trying out a flight
Nov. 28, 2022 36th and 25th FGS compete in weapons load crew of the quarter competition U.S. Air Force members from the 25th and 36th Fighter Generation Squadrons competed to see who could inspect and load their munitions faster and more effectively during a weapons load crew of the quarter competition. Crews loaded various types of munitions onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon and an A-10C
Aug. 28, 2022 Osan launches F-16s during training Capt. Shane Davern, 36th Fighter Squadron pilot, performs pre-flight checks on an F-16 Fighting Falcon before a training scenario at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 15, 2022. The 36th FS conducted both day and night sorties in support of the base-wide training event. (U.S. Air Force photo by
Nov. 16, 2021 MXS, CES cleanse simulated hazardous material A firefighter with the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron waits to respond during a simulated F-16 Fighting Falcon hydrazine leak at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 4, 2021. The firefighters and 8th Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuels systems specialists responded to the emergency training,