US ROK air forces friendship flight

Republic of Korea air force Col. Min-Oh Seo, 38th Fighter Group commander, speaks with Col. John Pearse, 8th Fighter Wing commander, after flying together at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 1, 2013. They flew a training mission that gave U.S. and ROK pilots an opportunity to work together and learn from each other. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Fowler/Released)

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US ROK air forces friendship flight

Republic of Korea air force Col. Min-Oh Seo, 38th Fighter Group commander, shakes hands with Col. John Pearse, 8th Fighter Wing commander, after flying together at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 1, 2013. The two commanders participated in a training mission that allowed U.S. and ROK air force pilots to develop improved communication and coordination. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Fowler/Released)

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US ROK air forces friendship flight

Col. John Pearse, 8th Fighter Wing commander, waits for his turn to take off during a friendship flight with Col. Min Oh Seo , Republic of Korea 38th Fighter Group commander, at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 1, 2013. The pilots took turns being friendly forces simulating training scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marcus Morris/Released)

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US ROK air forces friendship flight

Col. John Pearse, 8th Fighter Wing commander, pilots an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a friendship flight over the South Korean peninsula, May 1, 2013. The flight allowed the Republic of Korea air force and the U.S. Air Force to practice aerial maneuvers and teamwork. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marcus Morris/Released)

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US ROK air forces friendship flight

Pilots from the Republic of Korea 38th Fighter Group break away from formation with Col. John Pearse, 8th Fighter Wing commander, during a friendship flight over the South Korean Peninsula, May 1, 2013. The pilots practiced dog fighting and identifying enemy targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marcus Morris/Released)

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US ROK air forces friendship flight

Col. John Pearse, 8th Fighter Wing commander, gives the 35th Fighter Squadron’s “push it up” sign after a friendship flight with the Republic of Korea air force 38th Fighter Group commander at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 1, 2013. The flight provided the USAF and ROKAF a chance to build camaraderie while keeping their skills current. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marcus Morris/Released)

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Col. John Pearse, 8th Fighter Wing commander, pilots an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a friendship flight with members of the Republic of Korea air force over the South Korean peninsula, May 1, 2013. The pilots took turns being the friendly forces and aggressors simulating training scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marcus Morris/Released)

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US ROK air forces friendship flight

Published May 12, 2013
8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- -- Col. John Pearse, (then) 8th Fighter Wing commander and Republic of Korea air force Col. Min-Oh Seo, 38th Fighter Group commander, complete a friendship flight together at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 1, 2013. The commanders flew a training mission that gave U.S. and ROK pilots an opportunity to work together and learn from each other. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Fowler/Released)