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.

25th Fighter Squadron Operations at Osan Air Base

An A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron taxies on the runway following a training mission at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 4, 2023. The A-10 Thunderbolt or “Warthog” made its first flight in 1972 filling the role of a close air support aircraft. (U.S. Air Force Photo by

Fighter Squadrons take to the Skies

The 36th and 25th Fighter Squadron takes off from Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 13, 2022, prior to a simulated mortar attack during a training scenario. The training scenario assessed fighter squadrons and fighter generation squadrons’ ability to launch aircraft under realistic threat

USAF, ROKAF pilots bond with Friendship Day

Members of the 25th Fighter Squadron at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, visited members of their “buddy squadrons” in the ROK Air Force, the 237th and 103rd FS’s stationed at Wonju Air Base, ROK, for a Friendship Day Aug. 21.This day gave the opportunity for members of both the U.S. and ROK

7th Air Force Commander conducts immersion tour

Osan behind the scenes

Gatch a glimpse behind the scenes of day-to-day operations at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea.