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  • USAF, ROKAF join forces for Herk Guardians 23

    United States Air Force representatives from Yokota Air Base, Japan, met Republic of Korea Air Force counterparts at Gimhae Air Base, South Korea, for a week of tactical airlift training and cultural exchange as part of Herk Guardians 23, Oct. 9–13.

  • ROKAF interpretation officers in training tour Osan

    Republic of Korea Air Force interpretation officers in training visit the 5th Reconnaissance Squadron during an immersion tour at Osan Air Base, ROK, July 25, 2023. The tour enabled the officers to gain a better understanding of the Osan and U.S. Air Force mission in the ROK. (U.S. Air Force photo

  • ROKAF joins Kunsan ALS for the first time

    Sixteen U.S. Air Force and Republic of Korea Airmen graduated from Airman Leadership School July 6. This graduation celebrated not only the accomplishments of the students but also the first time ROK Air Force Airmen have participated in this professional military education course alongside U.S.

  • Osan hosts SEL exchange alongside ROKAF partners

    U.S. Air Force and Republic of Korea Air Force senior enlisted leaders (SEL) pose for a group photo after a bomb-building demonstration for an Exchange at Osan Air Base, ROK, May 1, 2023. The SEL exchange normally occurs on a yearly basis, but due to COVID-19 it did not take place for the last three

  • U.S. and ROK fly together as Buddy Squadrons

    Osan Air Base’s A-10C Thunderbolt IIs took to the skies this week joined by Republic of Korea F-15K Slam Eagles continuing the more than 20-year tradition of training together in the Buddy Squadron Program.

  • ROKAF Interpretation Officers in Training Tour Osan

    Republic of Korea Air Force interpretation officers in training visited multiple units within the 51st Fighter Wing as part of an immersion tour at Osan Air Base, ROK, Feb. 23, 2023. The tour allowed Osan Airmen and ROKAF officers an opportunity to dialogue about operations and strengthen the

  • ROKAF, 51st FW showcase CBRN capabilities

    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacob Laugesen and Senior Airman Dionicia Latus, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management technicians, locate a simulated mortar during a Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear capability demonstration at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 5, 2023. The

  • Buddy Squadron is back for 51st FW, ROKAF

    The Buddy Squadron program, formerly known as Buddy Wing, has a rich history that ties both U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Forces together. The tradition dates back 20 years and is used as an opportunity to build trust, introduce new tactics and exchange ideas for pilots, maintenance technicians and

  • 51st FW and ROKAF CBRN Bilateral Training

    CBRN Airmen from the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron trained with members from the ROKAF CBRN Defense Squadron as part of an equipment familiarization exercise. By working together in these bilateral exercises, the units hone their skills as a team to prepare for real world contingencies.