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  • A 51st Security Forces Squadron fire team member searches “outside the wire” for simulated opposing forces during a training scenario for Beverly Herd 16-01 May 10, 2016, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. BH 16-01 is a week-long readiness exercise for the 51st Fighter Wing that includes a plethora of scenarios like chemical, biological, radioactive, and nuclear response, active shooter and opposing forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dillian Bamman/Released)

    Osan SFS, ROK army fend off opposing forces during BH 16-01

    The 51st Security Forces Squadron defenders trained with the Republic of Korea army special operations forces during a training scenario May 11 here.
  • Team Osan families and Airmen gaze upon a U-2 Dragon Lady static display during the 40th Anniversary U-2 Ceremony May 6, 2016, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Members from the 5th Reconnaissance Squadron organized the ceremony to honor their unit heritage as well as give thanks to Team Osan for their support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dillian Bamman/Released)

    5th RS celebrates 40 years of heritage, U-2 operations

    Beginning with a three-month deployment from Beale Air Force Base, Calif, 40 years ago, the U-2 Dragon Lady has flown over South Korean skies in countless air operations. Formerly Detachment 2 from the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, the 5th Reconnaissance Squadron “Blackcats” celebrated this monumental feat with a 40th anniversary ceremony May 6, here.
  • A-10 Thunderbolt II and F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft perform an 'Elephant Walk' on the runway this week during Exercise Beverly Herd 16-01 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The Elephant Walk was a demonstration of U.S. Air Force capabilities and strength and showcases the wing's ability to generate combat airpower in an expedient manner in order to respond to simulated contingency operations. The A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft are from the 25th Fighter Squadron "Draggins" and the F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft are from the 36th Fighter Squadron "Fiends" of the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan AB, ROK; the additional F-16 aircraft are from the 179th Fighter Squadron "Bulldogs" of the 148th Fighter Wing out of Duluth Air National Guard Base, Minnesota. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Travis Edwards/Released)

    Bulldogs, Draggins, Fiends: 'Ready to Fight Tonight'

    A-10 Thunderbolt II and F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft performed an "Elephant Walk" during exercise Beverly Herd 16-01 at Osan Air Base. The "Walk" was a demonstration of U.S. Air Force capabilities and strength and showcases the wing's ability to generate combat airpower in an expedient manner in order to respond to simulated contingency
  • A can of colored smoke rests on the ground of an opposing forces scenario during Beverly Herd 16-01 May 10, 2016, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. BH 16-01 is a week-long readiness exercise for the 51st Fighter Wing which includes a plethora of scenarios like Chemical, Biological, Radioactive, and Nuclear response, active shooter and opposing forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dillian Bamman/Released)

    Osan SFS fights back simulated OPFOR during Beverly Herd 16-01

    Beverly Herd 16-01 is a week-long readiness exercise for the 51st Fighter Wing which includes a plethora of scenarios like Chemical, Biological, Radioactive, and Nuclear response, active shooter and opposing forces.
  • A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle from Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., rises over the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson flightline, as part of Red Flag-Alaska, May 3, 2016. Red Flag-Alaska is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercises for U.S. and international forces, providing combined offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Javier Alvarez)

    RED FLAG-Alaska 16-1 kicks off at JBER

    RED FLAG - Alaska 16-1 kicked off at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson May 3. RF-Alaska is a Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and international forces, which provides joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support, and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment.
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joey Putis, an 18th Operations Support Squadron (OSS) weather technician assigned to Kadena Air Base, Japan, checks weather conditions to build a briefing slide, May 4, 2016, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Putis works with members from the 354th OSS to deliver accurate weather conditions to pilots participating in RED FLAG-Alaska 16-1 from Eielson and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Nicole Taylor/Released)

    Weathering RED FLAG-Alaska 16-1

    Alaska’s weather can change in the blink of an eye, and although weather conditions may not always be clear, one team ensures pilots are not clouded on what the weather will be like once they’re up in the air.Members of the 354th Operations Support Squadron teamed up with augmentees from participating units during RED FLAG-Alaska to observe and
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Eric Smith, a 354th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, speaks to a pilot on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 16-1. Eielson air traffic controllers face a unique challenge during RF-A with the different style of flying pilots from other countries use compared to U.S. Air Force pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Turner/Released)

    Air traffic controller ops in high gear for RED FLAG-Alaska

    RED FLAG-Alaska 16-1 is in full swing and the air traffic controllers are the backbone to ensuring every aircraft takes off and lands safely.RF-A usually brings various airframes into the mission, which adds complexity to the air traffic controllers’ mission.“Mixing all the different airframes presents a unique challenge,” said Staff Sgt. Benjamin
  • Augmentees and response force Airmen from the 8th Security Forces Squadron prepare for a shift change after working long shifts during Exercise Beverly Midnight 16-3 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 4, 2016. The exercise tested Airmen on their ability to survive and operate while under the stress of simulated wartime activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

    Preparing for shift change Beverly Midnight 16-3

    Airment prepared for a shift change at Kunsan Air Base during exercise Beverly Midnight 16-3 May 4. The exercise tested Airmen on their ability to survive and operate while under the stress of simulated wartime activities.
  • Airmen from the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Unit perform preflight checks on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Beverly Midnight 16-3 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 4, 2016. The exercise accentuated the importance of maintaining heightened readiness and aircraft alert levels to ensure security on the Korean peninsula. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

    Airmen perform preflight checks Beverly Midnight 16-3

    Airmen from Kunsan Air Base performed pre-flight checks May 4 during Beverly Midnight 16-3. The exercise accentuated the importance of maintaining heightened readiness and aircraft alert levels to ensure security on the Korean peninsula.
  • U.S. Air Force Maj. Jeromy Guinther, an 18th Aggressor Squadron pilot, flies an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft May 4, 2016, over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex (JPARC), during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 16-1. Sorties for RF-A are flown in the JPARC, a more than 67,000 square mile area that provides a realistic training environment and allows commanders to train for full spectrum engagements, ranging from individual skills to complex, large-scale joint engagements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Nickel/Released)

    Flying for RED FLAG-Alaska

    Sorties are flown during RED FLAG - Alaska May 4 over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, a more than 67,000 square mile area that provides a realistic training environment and allows commanders to train for full spectrum engagements, ranging from individual skills to complex, large-scale joint engagements.
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