Exchange pilot helps strengthen U.S., Korean ties

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Capt. Jake Pippenger, 35th Fighter Squadron scheduler, shows Capt. Jung Hak Song, 38th Fighter Group, the ins and outs of scheduling during the pilot exchange program here June 28. The exchange program provides the two countries a way to foster friendship while learning new ideas, tactics and techniques from each other. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brittany Y. Bateman)

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Exchange pilot helps strengthen U.S., Korean ties

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea – Capt. Bobby Newman, 8th Fighter Wing supervisor of flying, talks to Capt. Jung Hak Song, 38th Fighter Group, about his mission as the supervisor of flying during the pilot exchange program here June 28. The exchange program provides the two countries a way to foster friendship while learning new ideas, tactics and techniques from each other. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brittany Y. Bateman)

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Exchange pilot helps strengthen U.S., Korean ties

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Capt. Jake Pippenger, 35th Fighter Squadron scheduler, shows Capt. Jung Hak Song, 38th Fighter Group, the ins and outs of scheduling during the pilot exchange program here June 28. The exchange program provides the two countries a way to foster friendship while learning new ideas, tactics and techniques from each other. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brittany Y. Bateman)

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Exchange pilot helps strengthen U.S., Korean ties

Published July 5, 2011
8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- The exchange program provides the U.S. and Republic of Korea not only deeper military integration, but a way to foster friendship, while learning new ideas, tactics and techniques from each other.

"This is a good chance to improve relationships and it can also help improve our manner of operating," said Capt. Jung Hak Song, 38th Fighter Group. "I'm learning so many things from this experience."

Song was here training with the 35th Fighter Squadron for a week, with one day reserved for a flight mission.