U.S. and ROK Fly Together as Buddy Squadrons

March 17, 2023 VA Worker 0
Three Republic of Korea F-15K Slam Eagles assigned to the 102nd Fighter Squadron, taxi on the runway before flight during Buddy Squadron 23-2 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 8, 2023. BS 23-2 is recurring, pre-planned training that provided air and ground operations the ability to improve readiness and train to better operate as a joint force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)
Three Republic of Korea F-15K Slam Eagles assigned to the 102nd Fighter Squadron, taxi on the runway before flight during Buddy Squadron 23-2 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 8, 2023. BS 23-2 is recurring, pre-planned training that provided air and ground operations the ability to improve readiness and train to better operate as a joint force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

Three Republic of Korea F-15K Slam Eagles assigned to the 102nd Fighter Squadron, taxi on the runway before flight during Buddy Squadron 23-2 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 8, 2023. BS 23-2 is recurring, pre-planned training that provided air and ground operations the ability to improve readiness and train to better operate as a joint force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Timothy Gisclair, 25th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, performs pre-flight checks on an A-10C Thunderbolt II during Buddy Squadron 23-2 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 8, 2023. The Buddy Squadron is a joint training exercise between the U.S. and ROK Air Forces used as an opportunity to build trust, introduce new tactics and exchange ideas for pilots, maintenance technicians and support personnel from both bilateral partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Timothy Gisclair, 25th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, performs pre-flight checks on an A-10C Thunderbolt II during Buddy Squadron 23-2 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 8, 2023. The Buddy Squadron is a joint training exercise between the U.S. and ROK Air Forces used as an opportunity to build trust, introduce new tactics and exchange ideas for pilots, maintenance technicians and support personnel from both bilateral partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

U.S. Air Force Capt. Sean Loughlin, 25th Fighter Squadron pilot, performs pre-flight checks on an A-10C Thunderbolt II before a Buddy Squadron 23-2 training sortie at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 8, 2023. Buddy Squadron is a regularly occurring joint training exercise designed to bolster readiness and increase lethality between the U.S. and ROK. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)
U.S. Air Force Capt. Sean Loughlin, 25th Fighter Squadron pilot, performs pre-flight checks on an A-10C Thunderbolt II before a Buddy Squadron 23-2 training sortie at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 8, 2023. Buddy Squadron is a regularly occurring joint training exercise designed to bolster readiness and increase lethality between the U.S. and ROK. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Timothy Gisclair, 25th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, performs pre-flight checks on an A-10C Thunderbolt II during Buddy Squadron 23-2 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 8, 2023. The most recent iteration, BS 23-2, brought together the 102nd Fighter Squadron from Daegu Air Base who trained alongside the 25th Fighter Squadron to sharpen their combat skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Timothy Gisclair, 25th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, performs pre-flight checks on an A-10C Thunderbolt II during Buddy Squadron 23-2 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 8, 2023. The Buddy Squadron is a joint training exercise between the U.S. and ROK Air Forces used as an opportunity to build trust, introduce new tactics and exchange ideas for pilots, maintenance technicians and support personnel from both bilateral partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Timothy Gisclair, 25th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, performs pre-flight checks on an A-10C Thunderbolt II during Buddy Squadron 23-2 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 8, 2023. The most recent iteration, BS 23-2, brought together the 102nd Fighter Squadron from Daegu Air Base who trained alongside the 25th Fighter Squadron to sharpen their combat skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Timothy Gisclair, 25th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, performs pre-flight checks on an A-10C Thunderbolt II during Buddy Squadron 23-2 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 8, 2023. The most recent iteration, BS 23-2, brought together the 102nd Fighter Squadron from Daegu Air Base who trained alongside the 25th Fighter Squadron to sharpen their combat skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

Republic of Korea Air Force Airmen assigned to the 102nd Fighter Squadron, prepare to launch F-15K Slam Eagles during Buddy Squadron 23-2 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 8, 2023. Bilateral trainings fulfill a vital role in fortifying the partnership between U.S. and ROK to aid their mission of maintaining safety and security in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)
Republic of Korea Air Force Airmen assigned to the 102nd Fighter Squadron, prepare to launch F-15K Slam Eagles during Buddy Squadron 23-2 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 8, 2023. Bilateral trainings fulfill a vital role in fortifying the partnership between U.S. and ROK to aid their mission of maintaining safety and security in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

Four A-10C Thunderbolt II’s assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron taxi on the runway before flight during Buddy Squadron 23-2 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 8, 2023. Bilateral trainings fulfill a vital role in fortifying the partnership between U.S. and ROK to aid their mission of maintaining safety and security in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)
Four A-10C Thunderbolt II’s assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron taxi on the runway before flight during Buddy Squadron 23-2 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 8, 2023. During the training, U.S. and ROKAF pilots increased force interoperability by practicing air-to-air and air-to-ground tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

A Republic of Korea F-15K Slam Eagle assigned to the 102nd Fighter Squadron lands after flying a training mission during Buddy Squadron 23-2 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 8, 2023. The Buddy Squadron is a joint training exercise between the U.S. and ROK Air Forces used as an opportunity to build trust, introduce new tactics and exchange ideas for pilots, maintenance technicians and support personnel from both bilateral partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)
A Republic of Korea F-15K Slam Eagle assigned to the 102nd Fighter Squadron lands after flying a training mission during Buddy Squadron 23-2 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 8, 2023. The Buddy Squadron is a joint training exercise between the U.S. and ROK Air Forces used as an opportunity to build trust, introduce new tactics and exchange ideas for pilots, maintenance technicians and support personnel from both bilateral partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

An A-10C Thunderbolt II assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron takes off for a training mission during Buddy Squadron 23-2 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 8, 2023. BS 23-2 is recurring, pre-planned training that provided air and ground operations the ability to improve readiness and train to better operate as a joint force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)
An A-10C Thunderbolt II assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron takes off for a training mission during Buddy Squadron 23-2 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 8, 2023. BS 23-2 is recurring, pre-planned training that provided air and ground operations the ability to improve readiness and train to better operate as a joint force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

An A-10C Thunderbolt II assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron takes off for a training mission during Buddy Squadron 23-2 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 8, 2023. BS 23-2 is recurring, pre-planned training that provided air and ground operations the ability to improve readiness and train to better operate as a joint force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)
An A-10C Thunderbolt II assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron takes off for a training mission during Buddy Squadron 23-2 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 8, 2023. The 25th FS integrated with the 102nd FS from Daegu Air Base to share best practices and increase readiness to ensure the security and stability of the Korean peninsula. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

A Republic of Korea F-15K Slam Eagles assigned to the 102nd Fighter Squadron takes off for a training mission during Buddy Squadron 23-2 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 8, 2023. During the training, U.S. and ROKAF pilots increased force interoperability by practicing air-to-air and air-to-ground tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)
A Republic of Korea F-15K Slam Eagles assigned to the 102nd Fighter Squadron takes off for a training mission during Buddy Squadron 23-2 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 8, 2023. During the training, U.S. and ROKAF pilots increased force interoperability by practicing air-to-air and air-to-ground tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

Three Republic of Korea F-15K Slam Eagles assigned to the 102nd Fighter Squadron, taxi on the runway before flight during Buddy Squadron 23-2 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 8, 2023. BS 23-2 is recurring, pre-planned training that provided air and ground operations the ability to improve readiness and train to better operate as a joint force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)
Three Republic of Korea F-15K Slam Eagles assigned to the 102nd Fighter Squadron, taxi on the runway before flight during Buddy Squadron 23-2 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 8, 2023. BS 23-2 is recurring, pre-planned training that provided air and ground operations the ability to improve readiness and train to better operate as a joint force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

Four A-10C Thunderbolt II’s assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron taxi on the runway before flight during Buddy Squadron 23-2 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 8, 2023. Bilateral trainings fulfill a vital role in fortifying the partnership between U.S. and ROK to aid their mission of maintaining safety and security in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)
Four A-10C Thunderbolt II’s assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron taxi on the runway before flight during Buddy Squadron 23-2 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 8, 2023. Bilateral trainings fulfill a vital role in fortifying the partnership between U.S. and ROK to aid their mission of maintaining safety and security in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

U.S. Air Force 25th Fighter Squadron pilots greet Republic of Korea pilots, assigned to the 102nd FS after completing Buddy Squadron 23-2 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 8, 2023. BS 23-2 is recurring, pre-planned training that provided air and ground operations the ability to improve readiness and train to better operate as a joint force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)
U.S. Air Force 25th Fighter Squadron pilots greet Republic of Korea pilots, assigned to the 102nd FS after completing Buddy Squadron 23-2 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 8, 2023. BS 23-2 is recurring, pre-planned training that provided air and ground operations the ability to improve readiness and train to better operate as a joint force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

Be the first to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.


*