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Panton maintenance powers KFT 24

Airman 1st Class Cole Castleman, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, prepares an F-16 Fighting Falcon for take-off as part of Korea Flying Training 2024 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 22, 2024. KFT 24 provides training opportunities to Airmen in several career fields so they can maintain proficiency, credibility, and remain mission-ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks)

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Panton maintenance powers KFT 24

Lt. Col. George Normandin, 8th Operations Group deputy commander, receives responsibility of an F-16 Fighting Falcon from Airman 1st Class Cole Castleman, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 22, 2024. KFT 24 will further strengthen the U.S.-ROK alliance by building and maintaining lethality in the air domain to deter, defend, and defeat any adversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks)

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Panton maintenance powers KFT 24

Airman 1st Class Cole Castleman, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, signals for a pilot to stop before departure during Korea Flying Training 2024 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 22, 2024. During KFT 24 Airmen of the 35th FGS remained mission-ready, providing F-16 Fighting Falcons to support day and nighttime flying operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks)

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Panton maintenance powers KFT 24

Airmen from the 35th Fighter Generation Squadron conduct preflight checks on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Korea Flying Training 2024 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 22, 2024. KFT 24 is an annual large-scale U.S. and ROKAF integration flying exercise designed to improve interoperability of combined and joint airpower execution, face-to-face combined mission planning, flying execution, and effective debriefing to train mission commanders and aircrew to operate and succeed in robust, complex scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks)

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Panton maintenance powers KFT 24

Lt. Col. George Normandin, 8th Operations Group deputy commander, prepares to taxi an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Korea Flying Training 2024 at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, April 22, 2024. KFT 24 is designed to increase interoperability and ultimately enhance commitment to maintaining peace in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks)

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Panton maintenance powers KFT 24

Lt. Col. George Normandin, 8th Operations Group deputy commander, uses aircraft communications with Airman 1st Class Cole Castleman, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, prior to piloting during Korea Flying Training 2024 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 22, 2024. KFT 24 is designed to increase interoperability and ultimately enhance commitment to maintaining peace in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks)

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Panton maintenance powers KFT 24

Airman 1st Class Cole Castleman, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, conducts final inspections prior to take-off as part of Korea Flying Training 2024 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 22, 2024. 35th FGS Airmen proved to be flexible and always ready to support the large-scale employment training, providing timely and efficient aircraft generation despite the influx of forces at Kunsan AB during KFT 24. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks)

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Panton maintenance powers KFT 24

Lt. Col. George Normandin, left, 8th Operations Group deputy commander, shakes hands with Airman 1st Class Cole Castleman, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, after transfer of an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Korea Flying Training 2024 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 22, 2024. During KFT 24 35th FGS Airmen maintained a fleet of F-16 Fighting Falcons, ready at all times to support day and nighttime flying operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks)

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Panton maintenance powers KFT 24

Lt. Col. George Normandin, 8th Operations Group deputy commander, prepares to board an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Korea Flying Training 2024 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 22, 2024. Airmen proved to be flexible and always ready to support the large-scale employment training to work together and build cohesion within the influx of forces added to Kunsan AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks)

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Panton maintenance powers KFT 24

Members of the 35th Fighter Generation Squadron hand over responsibility of an F-16 Fighting Falcon to a pilot from the 35th Fighter Squadron during Korea Flying Training 2024 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 22, 2024. Before take-off, pilots and maintenance Airmen work together to inspect the airframe to ensure structural security and system functionality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks)

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MQ-9 joins CAS training, conducts first live munitions training in Korea during KFT 24

Two U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning IIs taxi before taking off on flightline at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 19, 2024. The F-35s joined two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons and a U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper for a joint close air support training event as part of Korea Flying Training 24, the largest ROK-U.S. combined flying training event held annually on Korean peninsula. The event marked the first time an MQ-9 has conducted live munitions strike training on the Korean peninsula. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks)

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Pride of the Pack: Senior Airman Jaithon Jackson

Senior Airman Jaithon Jackson, 8th Fighter Wing emergency actions controller, reviews the check-in binder for the command post at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 25, 2024. The command post is the central communication liaison between agencies and personnel such as major commands, commanders, first sergeants, Air Force Red Cross and base agencies for Airmen base wide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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Pride of the Pack: Senior Airman Jaithon Jackson

Senior Airman Jaithon Jackson, 8th Fighter Wing emergency actions controller, stands for a photo outside the wing building at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 24, 2024. Jackson was awarded Pride of the Pack for his professionalism operating the command post console during several high stress situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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Pride of the Pack: A1C Madylynn Lyman

Airman 1st Class Madylynn Lyman, 8th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron bioenvironmental engineer, writes down the date and time of the water sample collected at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 24, 2024. The water was collected and tested for trace amounts of plastics or polyfluoroalkyl substances . (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)

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Pride of the Pack: A1C Madylynn Lyman

Airman 1st Class Madylynn Lyman, 8th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron bioenvironmental engineer, collects a sample of water at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 24, 2024. Lyman tested the drinkability of the water by using chemicals such as hydrochloric and sulfuric acid. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)

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Wolf Pack welcomes ROKAF CSAF

U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Gaetke, 8th Fighter Wing commander (left), and Republic of Korea Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Lee, Young Su (right) say their goodbyes after a visit at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, April 23, 2024. Gen. Lee met with leadership from the 8th Fighter Wing and 38th Fighter Group to receive an update on how Korea Flying Training 2024 is increasing the combat readiness of the ROK-U.S. Alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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Wolf Pack welcomes ROKAF CSAF

Republic of Korea Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Lee, Young Su receives a gift from U.S. Air Force Col. Mathew Gaetke, 8th Fighter Wing commander, after his visit to Kunsan Air Base, ROK, April 23, 2024. This was Gen. Lee’s first visit to Kunsan AB after assuming command as the ROKAF Chief of Staff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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Wolf Pack welcomes ROKAF CSAF

Republic of Korea Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Lee, Young Su takes a group photo with Kunsan Air Base personnel and Korea Flying Training 2024 participants at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, April 23, 2024. Gen. Lee engaged with service members from various backgrounds about their contributions to the exercise and provided words of wisdom (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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Wolf Pack welcomes ROKAF CSAF

Republic of Korea Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Lee, Young Su greets U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Gaetke, 8th Fighter Wing commander, after speaking to personnel at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, April 23, 2023. This was Gen. Lee’s first visit to Kunsan since assuming command as the ROKAF Chief of Staff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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Wolf Pack welcomes ROKAF CSAF

Republic of Korea Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Lee, Young Su presents a gift to U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Gaetke, 8th Fighter Wing commander, during his visit to Kunsan Air Base, ROK, April 23, 2024. During his visit, Gen. Lee visited to observe part of Korea Flying Training 2024, and also engaged with ROK and U.S. Airmen from various backgrounds to discuss their contributions to the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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