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Buddy Squadron 24-4: Increasing interoperability, defending the Pen

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas Clark, 80th Fighter Generation Squadron F-16 crew chief, waits to launch an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during Buddy Squadron 24-4 at Cheongju Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 26, 2024. Buddy Squadron events are regularly held at different bases around the Korean peninsula to give pilots from both countries a chance to learn with and from each other while strengthening shared tactics, techniques and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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Pride of the Pack: Senior Airman Devan Skeem

Senior Airman Devan Skeem, 8th Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance, and escape specialist, teaches SERE refresher training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 26, 2024. SERE specialists are experts in survival training and are taught how to instruct others on their tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)

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Pride of the Pack: Senior Airman Devan Skeem

Senior Airman Devan Skeem, 8th Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance, and escape specialist, teaches coordinate identification at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 26, 2024. Map reading and identifying coordinates are part of the SERE refreshment training that Skeem teaches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)

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Buddy Squadron 24-4: Increasing interoperability, defending the Pen

Two F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft, assigned to the 80th Fighter Squadron, taxi down the flightline during Buddy Squadron 24-4 at Cheongju Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 25, 2024. These training events reinforce the 8th Fighter Wing’s ability to deliver mission capable F-16s from anywhere on the Korean peninsula. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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Buddy Squadron 24-4: Increasing interoperability, defending the Pen

An F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft, assigned to the 80th Fighter Squadron, lands at Cheongju Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 25, 2024. The 80th FS traveled to Cheongju AB to participate in Buddy Squadron 24-4. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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Buddy Squadron 24-4: Increasing interoperability, defending the Pen

An F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft, assigned to the 80th Fighter Squadron, takes off at Cheongju Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 25, 2024. The 80th FS traveled to Cheongju AB to participate in Buddy Squadron 24-4. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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Buddy Squadron 24-4: Increasing interoperability, defending the Pen

Four F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft, assigned to the 80th Fighter Squadron, taxi down the flightline for take off as part of Buddy Squadron 24-4 at Cheongju Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 25, 2024. These training events reinforce the 8th Fighter Wing’s ability to deliver mission capable F-16s from anywhere on the Korean peninsula. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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Buddy Squadron 24-4: Increasing interoperability, defending the Pen

U.S. Air Force Capt. Josh Leonard, 80th Fighter Squadron F-16 pilot, prepares to fly an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during Buddy Squadron 24-4 at Cheongju Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 25, 2024. Pilots integrated with ROK Air Force pilots to develop new tactics and techniques to better defend the peninsula. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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Buddy Squadron 24-4: Increasing interoperability, defending the Pen

U.S. Air Force Capt. Josh Leonard, 80th Fighter Squadron F-16 pilot, checks forms before flying an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft at Cheongju Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 25, 2024. Pilots integrated with ROK Air Force pilots to develop new tactics and techniques to better defend the peninsula. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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Buddy Squadron 24-4: Increasing interoperability, defending the Pen

U.S. Air Force F-16 pilots, assigned to the 80th Fighter Squadron, step toward their jets during Buddy Squadron 24-4 at Cheongju Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 25, 2024. Pilots integrated with ROK Air Force pilots to develop new tactics and techniques to better defend the peninsula. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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Juvat maintenance enables bilateral mission

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Peyton Huttula, 80th Fighter Generation Squadron F-16 crew chief, prepares an F-16 Fighting Falcon for flight during Buddy Squadron 24-4 at Cheongju Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 25, 2024. Crew chiefs are responsible for the general maintenance and overall care of aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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Buddy Squadron 24-4: Increasing interoperability, defending the Pen

Five F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft, assigned to the 80th Fighter Squadron, are parked on the flightline during Buddy Squadron 24-4 at Cheongju Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 24, 2024. Buddy Squadron events are regularly held at different bases around the Korean peninsula to give pilots from both countries a chance to learn with and from each other while strengthening shared tactics, techniques and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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Juvat maintenance enables bilateral mission

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nathan Marquardt, 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation journeyman, removes the back of a stakebed truck to unload supplies during Buddy Squadron 24-4 at Cheongju Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 24, 2024. The 80th Fighter Squadron and 80th Fighter Generation Squadron traveled to Cheongju Air Base to participate in Buddy Squadron 24-4. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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Juvat maintenance enables bilateral mission

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas Clark, 80th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, inspects the intake of an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Buddy Squadron 24-4 at Cheongju Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 24, 2024. During the training event, the 80th FGS honed their agile combat employment techniques while ensuring all 80th Fighter Squadron aircraft were mission-ready for bilateral training operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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Juvat maintenance enables bilateral mission

An F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft, assigned to the 80th Fighter Squadron, is towed into a parking spot at Cheongju Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 25, 2024. The 80th FS and 80th Fighter Generation Squadron traveled to Cheongju Air Base to participate in Buddy Squadron 24-4. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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Juvat maintenance enables bilateral mission

Airman Layne Veldhuizen, 80th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, performs post-flight checks on F-16 Fighting Falcon landing gear struts during Buddy Squadron 24-4 at Cheongju Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 24, 2024. During the training event, the 80th FGS honed their agile combat employment techniques while ensuring all 80th Fighter Squadron aircraft were mission-ready for bilateral training operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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Juvat maintenance enables bilateral mission

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Zakkee Conwell, 80th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, performs post-flight checks on an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft at Cheongju Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 24, 2024. The 80th FGS furthered their skills by conducting maintenance operations in an unfamiliar location during Buddy Squadron 24-4. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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Juvat maintenance enables bilateral mission

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Zakkee Conwell, 80th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, performs post-flight checks on an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft at Cheongju Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 24, 2024. The 80th FGS furthered their skills by conducting maintenance operations in an unfamiliar location during Buddy Squadron 24-4. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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Masters of the Airfield

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Whitworth, 8th Operations Support Squadron airfield management operations supervisor, prepares to conduct a heavy runway inspection at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 24, 2024. Heavy runway inspections are performed after “heavy” aircraft land on the flightline to ensure no damages were caused. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)

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Masters of the Airfield

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Whitworth, 8th Operations Support Squadron airfield management operations supervisor, oversees the flightline at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 24, 2024. Airfield management coordinates with multiple agencies and ground units to sustain 24/7 airfield operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)

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