Kunsan pilots open doors to ROK Air Force partners

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Mark Solomon, 80th Fighter Squadron pilot, greets Lt. Col. Dong-Sub Yi, Republic of Korea Air Force 38th Fighter Group pilot, during a mission immersion at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, Oct. 4, 2023. The immersion allowed U.S. Air Force and ROKAF pilots to study daily procedures at the 80th FS and strengthen flight operation interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jovon Banks)

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Kunsan pilots open doors to ROK Air Force partners

U.S. Air Force Capt. Tyler Rico, 80th Fighter Squadron pilot, conducts a briefing to Republic of Korea Air Force pilots during a mission immersion at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, Oct. 4, 2023. The ROKAF pilots were given information from the 80th FS detailing how flight procedures and planning are conducted during normal and contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks)

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Kunsan pilots open doors to ROK Air Force partners

Republic of Korea Air Force pilots read training materials during a mission immersion led by the 80th Fighter Squadron at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, Oct. 4, 2023. Together pilots of both countries discussed situational close air support instructions that are enacted if needed during contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks)

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Kunsan pilots open doors to ROK Air Force partners

U.S. Air Force and Republic of Korea Air Force pilots gather for a group photo during a mission immersion led by the 80th Fighter Squadron at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, Oct. 4, 2023. The 80th FS hosted ROKAF pilots, giving them a tour of facilities and demonstrating some of their daily operations. Throughout the day, both groups shared contingency tactics and procedures to boost interoperability of the combined ROK-U.S. Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks)

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Kunsan pilots open doors to ROK Air Force partners

U.S. Air Force Capt. Brian Feist, left, 80th Fighter Squadron pilot, and 1st Lt. Mark Solomon, 80th FS pilot, give their opening remarks to Republic of Korea Air Force pilots during a mission immersion at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, Oct. 4, 2023. The 80th FS hosted more than 20 ROKAF pilots to instruct and inform them of U.S. contingency operation procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks)

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Kunsan pilots open doors to ROK Air Force partners

Published Oct. 19, 2023
By Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks
8th Fighter WIng Public Affairs

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --

U.S. Air Force and Republic of Korea Air Force pilots convened for a mission immersion led by the 80th Fighter Squadron Oct. 4.

The 80th FS hosted more than 20 ROKAF pilots from the 38th Fighter Group, covering four informational objectives with subject matter experts skilled in each specific topic.

The immersion mission covered tactics and procedures conducted during contingency operations, giving ROKAF mission partners the opportunity to study 80th FS daily procedures, and strengthen interoperability of ROK-U.S. combined operations.