8 FW, 38 FG hone skills in bilateral trainings

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jadon Davis, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, halts a Republic of Korea (ROK) Air Force KF-16 Fighting Falcon during a simulated in-flight emergency training event at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, Feb. 6, 2023. During the training, personnel responded within minutes to simulate extinguishing a fire on the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Dischinat)

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8 FW, 38 FG hone skills in bilateral trainings

A Republic of Korea (ROK) Air Force 38th Fighter Group ambulance technician tends to a KF-16 Fighting Falcon pilot during a simulated in-flight emergency training event at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, Feb. 6, 2023. U.S. Air Force 8th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters also played a role in mitigating the simulated in-flight emergency and both parties treated the situation as if it were a real-world scenario. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Dischinat)

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8 FW, 38 FG hone skills in bilateral trainings

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Georgia Bates, 8th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron public health technician, looks at an inspection checklist during a training event at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 6, 2023. The inspection was conducted to help personnel prepare for a food contamination event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)

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8 FW, 38 FG hone skills in bilateral trainings

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Fabian Ramos (left) and Airman 1st Class Jaquay Garner, 8th Security Forces Squadron defenders, provide a convoy escort during a simulated munitions transport training event at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 6, 2023. As the rear vehicle, these Airmen were responsible for keeping an eye out for potential threats approaching from behind and ensuring the simulated payload remained secure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Akeem K. Campbell)

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8 FW, 38 FG hone skills in bilateral trainings

A Republic of Korea (ROK) Air Force military police officer from the 38th Fighter Group (FG) mans the gunner position during a simulated munitions transport training event at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, Feb. 6, 2023. The 38th FG military police officers piloted the second of three High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles which were protecting a flatbed truck representing the simulated munitions transport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Dischinat)

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8 FW, 38 FG hone skills in bilateral trainings

Military police officers and logistics personnel from the Republic of Korea (ROK) Air Force 38th Fighter Group and defenders from the U.S. Air Force 8th Security Forces squadron pose for a photo after a simulated munitions transport training event at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, Feb. 6, 2023. A testament to their interoperability, the two services delivered the simulated payload onto the installation and into the munition’s storage area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Akeem K. Campbell)

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8 FW, 38 FG hone skills in bilateral trainings

U.S Air Force Master Sgt.’s David Varady (left), 80th Fighter Generation Squadron (FGS) flightline expediter, and Robert Pray, 80th FGS crew chief, examine post-attack reconnaissance sweep checklists during a training event at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 6, 2023. During the training, the 80th FGS Airmen were evaluated on their ability to respond to a simulated unexploded ordnance and return the flightline to normal operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Isaiah J. Soliz)

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8 FW, 38 FG hone skills in bilateral trainings

U.S Air Force Master Sgt. David Varady (left), 80th Fighter Generation Squadron (FGS) flightline expediter, Senior Airman Joshua Gabb (center), 80th FGS specialist, and Master Sgt. Robert Pray, 80th FGS crew chief, review their Airman’s Manual quick reference cards during a post-attack reconnaissance sweep training event at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 6, 2023. After donning mission oriented protective posture gear, 80th FGS maintainers swept the flightline in search of simulated chemical contamination or unexploded ordnance to ensure the flightline remains safe to continue operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Isaiah J. Soliz)

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8 FW, 38 FG hone skills in bilateral trainings

Published Feb. 8, 2023
8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea -- The 8th Fighter Wing and the Republic of Korea (ROK) Air Force 38th Fighter Group conducted routine combined trainings at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, Feb. 7, 2023.

Trainings focused on contingency response and simulated several events from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear contamination to emergency landings.

Both units operate variations of the F-16 Fighting Falcon and work together to help ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific region.