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RAPCON: Airfield Operators Keep Control

Airmen from the 8th Operations Support Squadron don their mission-oriented protective posture gear during operations as part of exercise Vigilant Defense 24 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 1, 2023. Radar Approach Control controllers trained dawning MOPP gear, which includes a voice admitted to ensure clear and concise air traffic procedures, enabling them to effectively control aircraft within a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks)

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RAPCON: Airfield Operators Keep Control

Staff Sgt. Valerie Ashlock, 8th Operations Support Squadron Radar Approach Control watch supervisor, controls the airfield while in MOPP gear during exercise Vigilant Defense 24 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 1, 2023. RAPCON controllers trained dawning MOPP gear, which includes a voice admitted to ensure clear and concise air traffic procedures, enabling them to effectively control aircraft within a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks)

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RAPCON: Airfield Operators Keep Control

Staff Sgt. Valerie Ashlock, 8th Operations Support Squadron Radar Approach Control watch supervisor, checks airfield radars during Vigilant Defense 24 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 1, 2023. RAPCON controllers trained dawning MOPP gear, which includes a voice admitted to ensure clear and concise air traffic procedures, enabling them to effectively control aircraft within a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks)

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RAPCON: Airfield Operators Keep Control

Staff Sgt. Valerie Ashlock, right, 8th Operations Support Squadron Radar Approach Control watch supervisor, and Senior Airman Adam Emmons, 8th Operations Support Squadron RAPCON specialist, check airfield radars during Vigilant Defense 24 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 1, 2023. RAPCON controllers direct aircraft on the best route of flight to and from the military operating areas while also factoring in weather conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks)

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RAPCON: Airfield Operators Keep Control

Master Sgt. Jeremy Williams, 8th Operations Support Squadron Assistant Chief Controller, checks the conditions and status of the runway during Vigilant Defense 24 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 1, 2023. Radar Approach Control controllers are responsible for providing safe, orderly and expeditious flow of air traffic for military and civilian aircraft transiting through air space. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks)

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RAPCON: Airfield Operators Keep Control

Staff Sgt. Valerie Ashlock, 8th Operations Support Squadron Radar Approach Control watch supervisor, controls the airfield while in MOPP gear during exercise Vigilant Defense 24 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 1, 2023. RAPCON controllers trained dawning MOPP gear, which includes a voice admitted to ensure clear and concise air traffic procedures, enabling them to effectively control aircraft within a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks)

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RAPCON: Airfield Operators Keep Control

Senior Airman Adam Emmons, 8th Operations Support Squadron Radar Approach Control specialist, uses specialized communication tools while wearing mission-oriented protective posture gear during Vigilant Defense 24 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 1, 2023. RAPCON controllers direct aircraft on the best route of flight to and from the military operating areas while also factoring in weather conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks)

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Vigilant Defense 24: Take the fight north

Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 80th Fighter Squadron taxi before takeoff during Vigilant Defense 24 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 31, 2023. Combined Flying Training Events are regularly scheduled training events designed to enhance the readiness of U.S. and ROK forces and sustain capabilities, which strengthen the ROK-U.S. Alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

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Vigilant Defense 24: Take the fight north

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 80th Fighter Squadron taxies before takeoff during Vigilant Defense 24 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 31, 2023. Combined Flying Training Events are regularly scheduled training events designed to enhance the readiness of U.S. and ROK forces and sustain capabilities, which strengthen the ROK-U.S. Alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

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Vigilant Defense 24: Defend the Base

8th Security Forces Squadron Defenders and 8th Fighter Wing security forces augmentees improve base defense capabilities during 7th Air Force’s Vigilant Defense Combined Flying Training Exercise Oct. 30, 2023. CFTEs are regularly scheduled training events designed to enhance the readiness of U.S. and ROK forces and sustain capabilities, which strengthen the ROK-U.S. Alliance. (U.S. Air Force video by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks)

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8 MXG enables Wolf Pack’s critical ROK defense mission

Airman First Class Alex Goodnow, 80th Fighter Generation Squadron, assistant dedicated crew chief, and Capt. Carter Kozacek, F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, share a gesture of squadron pride, signaling all preflight checks are complete and the aircraft is ready for takeoff during Vigilant Defense 24 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 31, 2023. Combined Flying Training Events integrate U.S. and ROK forces to train on mutual support procedures, further improving understanding and trust between the two nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

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8 MXG enables Wolf Pack’s critical ROK defense mission

Airman First Class Alex Goodnow, 80th Fighter Generation Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, inspects the tail of an F-16 Fighting Falcon during preflight checks during Vigilant Defense 24 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 29, 2023. Combined Flying Training Events are regularly scheduled training events designed to enhance the readiness of U.S. and ROK forces and sustain capabilities, which strengthen the ROK-U.S. Alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

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Vigilant Defense 24: Take the fight north

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 80th Fighter Squadron takes off during Vigilant Defense 24 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 30, 2023. Combined Flying Training Events are regularly scheduled training events designed to enhance the readiness of U.S. and ROK forces and sustain capabilities, which strengthen the ROK-U.S. Alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

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Vigilant Defense 24: Accept Follow-on Forces

Staff Sgt. Eric Sadowski, 8th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control watch supervisor, observes the take-off of an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Vigilant Defense 24 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 30, 2023. Combined Flying Training Events are regularly scheduled training events designed to enhance the readiness of U.S. and ROK forces and sustain capabilities, which strengthen the ROK-U.S. Alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

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Vigilant Defense 24: Accept Follow-on Forces

Staff Sgt. Eric Sadowski, 8th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control watch supervisor, observes an F-16 Fighting Falcon taxi before take-off during Vigilant Defense 24 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 30, 2023. Combined Flying Training Events are regularly scheduled training events designed to enhance the readiness of U.S. and ROK forces and sustain capabilities, which strengthen the ROK-U.S. Alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

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Vigilant Defense 24: Accept Follow-on Forces

Staff Sgt. Eric Sadowski, right, 8th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control watch supervisor, and Tech. Sgt. Paul Gary, 8th OSS ATC senior watch supervisor, don mission-oriented protective posture gear during during Vigilant Defense 24 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 30, 2023. Combined training and exercises are defensive in nature, intended to build combat readiness and ensure we are ready to “Fight Tonight.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

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Vigilant Defense 24: Accept Follow-on Forces

Staff Sgt. Eric Sadowski, left, 8th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control watch supervisor, and Tech. Sgt. Paul Gary, 8th OSS ATC senior watch supervisor, observe an F-16 Fighting Falcon as it taxis before take-off during Vigilant Defense 24 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 30, 2023. Combined training and exercises are defensive in nature, intended to build combat readiness and ensure we are ready to “Fight Tonight.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

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Vigilant Defense 24: Accept Follow-on Forces

The Kunsan Air Base air traffic control tower provides a vantage point of flight operations for air traffic controllers during Vigilant Defense 24 at Kunsan AB, Republic of Korea, Oct. 30, 2023. Combined Flying Training Events are regularly scheduled training events designed to enhance the readiness of U.S. and ROK forces and sustain capabilities, which strengthen the ROK-U.S. Alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

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Vigilant Defense 24: Accept Follow-on Forces

Senior Airman David McCall, 8th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, uses binoculars to conduct a visual inspection of the flightline during Vigilant Defense 24 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 29, 2023. Combined Flying Training Events are regularly scheduled training events designed to enhance the readiness of U.S. and ROK forces and sustain capabilities, which strengthen the ROK-U.S. Alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

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8 MXG enables Wolf Pack’s critical ROK defense mission

Airman First Class Alex Goodnow, 80th Fighter Generation Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, inspects the tail of an F-16 Fighting Falcon during preflight checks during Vigilant Defense 24 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 29, 2023. Combined Flying Training Events are regularly scheduled training events designed to enhance the readiness of U.S. and ROK forces and sustain capabilities, which strengthen the ROK-U.S. Alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

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