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An F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 80th Fighter Squadron flies over Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, during Max Thunder 12-2, Oct. 30, 2012. The exercise featured numerous aircraft from both U.S. and ROK air forces including F-16s and F-15K Slam Eagles. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jonathan Fowler)
Staff Sgt. Tommy Ellerbe, 8th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, loads dummy rounds into an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Max Thunder 12-2 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 30, 2012. The rounds allowed the pilots to simulate dog fights and train while keeping the pilots and the aircraft safe. The training provided an unparalleled planning opportunity between U.S. and ROKAF. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Marcus Morris)
An F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron deployed from Hill Air Force Base takes off during Max Thunder 12-2 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 30, 2012. Twelve aircraft from Hill AFB, were brought to Kunsan and are supporting Max Thunder. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Marcus Morris)
Capt. Alex Esson, with the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea suits up before a flight during Max Thunder 12-2, Oct. 29, 2012. The 4th EFS is deployed from Hill Air Force Base, Utah and supporting Max Thunder, a joint exercise between U.S. and ROK air forces which tests bilateral combat capabilities in various scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jonathan Fowler)
Senior Airman Antonio Williams, with the 4th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, salutes as an F-16 Fighting Falcon prepares to taxi on Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 29, 2012. This is part of exercise Max Thunder 12-2, a combined exercise with ROK air force that features F-16s, F-15K Slam Eagles and numerous other aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jonathan Fowler)
Members of Republic of Korea Air Force, 11th Fighter Wing prepare an F-15K Slam Eagle for take-off during Max Thunder 12-2 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 30, 2012. This is the ninth Max Thunder, a combined, large-force employment exercise designed to demonstrate and improve the capabilities of U.S. and ROKAF. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Marcus Morris)
F-16 Fighting Falcons with U.S. and Republic of Korea air forces taxi and takeoff during Max Thunder 12-2 on Kunsan Air Base, ROK, Oct. 30, 2012. Max Thunder is a joint exercise that allows the two Air Forces to work side by side and practice various wartime scenarios. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Jonathan Fowler)
Senior Airman Jerry Boomers, 8th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, loads dummy rounds into an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Max Thunder 12-2 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 30, 2012. The rounds allowed the pilots to simulate dog fights and train while keeping the pilots and the aircrafts safe. The training provides an unparalleled planning opportunity between U.S. and ROKAF. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Marcus Morris)
An F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 388th Expeditionary Fighter Wing from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, takes off during Max Thunder 12-2 on Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 29, 2012. Max Thunder is a chance for U.S. and ROK air forces to plan, execute and work side by side in various simulated scenarios and improves the capabilities and cohesion between the two. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jonathan Fowler)
Lt. Col. Anthony Retka, 35th Fighter Squadron commander checks an F-16 Fighting Falcon before he takes off during Max Thunder 12-2 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 30, 2012. Max Thunder allowed U.S. and ROKAF pilots to train together while demonstrating air capabilities. The training provided an unparalleled planning opportunity between U.S. and ROKAF. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Marcus Morris)
An F-4E Phantom with the Republic of Korea air force’s 17th Fighter Wing takes off during Max Thunder 12-2 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 30, 2012. The Max Thunder exercise helps deter aggression by demonstrating U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Force combat capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Marcus Morris)
A Republic of Korea Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off while another with the 80th Fighter Squadron taxis during Max Thunder 12-2 on Kunsan Air Base, ROK, Oct. 30, 2012. The exercise is a chance for U.S. and ROK air forces to plan, execute and work side by side in various simulated scenarios to improve the capabilities and cohesion between the two. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jonathan Fowler)
Lt. Col. Anthony Retka, 35th Fighter Squadron commander runs a boards an F-16 Fighting Falcon before taking off during Max Thunder 12-2 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 30, 2012. This is the ninth Max Thunder, a combined, large-force employment exercise designed to demonstrate and improve the capabilities of U.S. and ROKAF. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Marcus Morris)
An F-15K Slam Eagle with the Republic of Korea air force’s 11th Fighter Wing takes off during Max Thunder 12-2 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 30, 2012. The Max Thunder exercise helps deter aggression by demonstrating U.S. and Republic of Korea air force combat capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Marcus Morris)
Senior Airman Antonio Williams, with the 4th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, performs a preflight inspection on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Max Thunder 12-2 on Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 29, 2012. Max Thunder is a combined, large-force employment exercise which includes numerous aircraft with the U.S. and ROK air forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jonathan Fowler)
An F-15K Slam Eagle with the Republic of Korea Air Force’s 11th Fighter Wing taxis into position for takeoff during exercise Max Thunder 12-2 on Kunsan Air Base, ROK, Oct. 29, 2012. This F-15 is one of numerous ROKAF aircraft participating in the joint exercise between U.S. and ROK air forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jonathan Fowler)
Members from the U.S. and Republic of Korea air forces watch a training scenario live during Max Thunder 12-2 at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, Oct. 30, 2012. The training provided an unparalleled planning opportunity between U.S. and ROKAF. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Marcus Morris)
Senior Airman Joshua Gorman, 8th Aircraft Maintenance crew chief hooks a fuel truck to an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Max Thunder 12-2 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 30, 2012. The crew chief pumped 53 gallons of fuel into the jet allowing the pilots to continue participating in Max Thunder. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Marcus Morris)
An F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 80th Fighter Squadron, is inspected prior to takeoff during exercise Max Thunder 12-2 on Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 29, 2012. Kunsan AB is hosting the ninth Max Thunder, a combined, large-force employment exercise which is designed to improve and demonstrate the capabilities of U.S. and ROK air forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jonathan Fowler)
An F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 388th Expeditionary Fighter Wing from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, takes off during exercise Max Thunder 12-2 on Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 29, 2012. More than 10 aircraft from Hill AFB were brought to Kunsan to participate in Max Thunder. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jonathan Fowler)
Senior Airman Samuel Strong, 8th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, puts a panel back onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Max Thunder 12-2 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 30, 2012. To guarantee the pilot’s safety before takeoff, maintenance checks the aircraft for any problems. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Marcus Morris)
An F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 35th Fighter Squadron taxis along the flightline during Max Thunder 12-2 on Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 30, 2012. Kunsan AB is hosting the ninth Max Thunder, a combined, large-force employment exercise which is designed to improve and demonstrate the capabilities of U.S. and ROK air forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jonathan Fowler)
An F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 38th Fighter Group lands while other F-16s wait to takeoff during exercise Max Thunder 12-2 on Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 29, 2012. Max Thunder is a chance for U.S. and ROK ar forces to plan, execute and work side by side in various simulated scenarios and improves the capabilities and cohesion between the two. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jonathan Fowler)
Capt. Alex Esson, with the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron from Hill Air Force Base, Utah , performs a final inspection before takeoff during Max Thunder 12-2 on Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 29, 2012. Twelve aircraft from Hill AFB deployed to Kunsan and are participating in Max Thunder . (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jonathan Fowler)
10/30/2012 - KUNSAN AIR BASE Republic of Korea -- The 8th Fighter Wing hosted Max Thunder 12-2 on Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Max Thunder is a combined exercise with the ROK Air Force and features numerous aircraft including F-16 Fighting Falcons and F-15K Slam Eagles. The exercise is a chance for U.S. and ROK air forces to work side by side and to test the combat capabilities of the participating units, which included aircraft and crew from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, in various wartime and combat scenarios.
