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ROK/US aircraft conduct extended deterrence mission

United Nations Command, U.S. Forces Korea deputy commander and U.S. 7th Air Force commander, Lt. Gen. Terrence O'Shaughnessy (right) and Lt. Gen. Wang-keon Lee, ROK Air Force Operations Command commander (left), speak to Korean and international media at Osan Air Base, South Korea, Jan. 10, 2016, prior to a low-level pass from a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress in response to recent provocative action by North Korea. The B-52 was joined by a ROKAF F-15 Slam Eagle and a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon. The B-52 is a is a long-range, heavy bomber that can fly up to 50,000 feet and has the capability to carry 70,000 pounds of nuclear or precision guided conventional ordnance with worldwide precision navigation capability. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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A year behind me

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cassandra Whitman, a 354th Fighter Wing public affairs photojournalist, takes photos Aug. 4, 2015, during RED FLAG-Alaska 15-3, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Whitman is approaching the one year mark in the Air Force and reflected on how her decision to join the military has positively affected her life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Nickel/Released)
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125th EFS takes off to support TSP

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 125th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron located at Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Okla, takes off in support of the U.S. Pacific Command Theater Security Package Dec. 15, 2015, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Movement of U.S. Air Force TSPs into this region has been a routine and integral part of U.S. Pacific Command's force posture since March 2004. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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125th EFS takes off to support TSP

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 125th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron taxis for takeoff as part of the U.S. Pacific Command Theater Security Package Dec. 15, 2015, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 125th EFS, located at Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Okla, deployed to Kadena to provide PACOM with forces capable of a variety of operations including disaster relief, global situational awareness, combating piracy, active defense and power projection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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125th EFS takes off to support TSP

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Freddie Dee, 125th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot, performs preflight checks on his F-16 Fighting Falcon before takeoff as part of a U.S. Pacific Command Theater Security Package Dec. 15, 2015, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. TSP deployments are designed to provide the U.S. Pacific Command with forces capable of a variety of operations, including disaster relief, global situational awareness, combating piracy, active defense and power projection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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125th EFS takes off to support TSP

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Freddie Dee, 125th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, completes preflight checks before takeoff for the U.S. Pacific Command Theater Security Package Dec. 15, 2015, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. This TSP demonstrates the continuing U.S. commitment to stability and security in the region and shows our commitment to the U.S.-Japan alliance and the mutual defense of Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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Misawa pilots save Iraqi civilians, earn 2014 Mackay Trophy

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Welsh accompanied by a National Aeronautic Association spokesman present the Mackay Trophy to Capts. David Kroontje and Gregory Balzhiser during the NAA fall awards ceremony in Arlington, Virginia, Dec. 3, 2015. The trophy is awarded for the “most meritorious flight of the year by an Air Force person, persons, or organization.” Kroontje and Balzhiser earned the trophy as a result of their heroic efforts during an air strike that helped Peshmerga forces the next day set up a safe corridor from Mount Sinjar, Iraq, saving the lives of 40,000 stranded civilians including women, children, elderly, and the infirm. Kroontje has since transferred to the 560th Flying Training Squadron at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, and Balzhiser is now a member of the 31st Operations Support Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy. (Courtesy photo)
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36 FS, AMU dominate Vigilant Ace 16

Senior Airman Matthew Self, 36th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, bids farewell to a pilot inside an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron Nov. 4, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. During Vigilant Ace 16, Airmen launch and recover aircraft during their 12-hour shifts. Vigilant Ace 16 is a large-scale exercise designed to enhance the interoperability of the U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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36 FS, AMU dominate Vigilant Ace 16

Airmen assigned to the 36th Aircraft Maintenance Unit perform final checks on an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron Nov. 4, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The Fiends are one of more than eight squadrons participating in Vigilant Ace 16. Vigilant Ace 16 is a large-scale exercise designed to enhance combat capabilities and interoperability of the U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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36 FS, AMU dominate Vigilant Ace 16

Airman 1st Class Gabriel Bongat, 36th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, uses a speed handle on an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron Nov. 4, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Members of the 36th AMU are participating in the large-scale readiness exercise Vigilant Ace 16. During the exercise, Airmen launch and recover aircraft continuously during their 12-hour shifts. Vigilant Ace 16 is designed to enhance the interoperability of the U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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36 FS, AMU dominate Vigilant Ace 16

Staff Sgt. Christopher Alteri, 36th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew team chief, performs a weapons inspection on an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron Nov. 4, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The 36th FS is participating in Vigilant Ace 16. Vigilant Ace 16 is a large-scale exercise designed to enhance combat capabilities and interoperability of the U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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36 FS, AMU dominate Vigilant Ace 16

Staff Sgt. Christopher Alteri, 36th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew team chief, guides an MJ-1 Jammer with munitions into a hardened facility before loading it to an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron Nov. 4, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. During the large-scale exercise Vigilant Ace 16, Airmen load aircraft continuously during their 12-hour shifts. Vigilant Ace 16 is designed to enhance the interoperability of the U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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36 FS, AMU dominate Vigilant Ace 16

Senior Airman Brian Back, 36th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, checks inside the cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron Nov. 4, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Members of the 36th AMU are participating in the large-scale readiness exercise Vigilant Ace 16. Throughout the exercise, Airmen launch and recover aircraft continuously during their 12-hour shifts. Vigilant Ace 16 is designed to enhance the interoperability of the U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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36 FS, AMU dominate Vigilant Ace 16

Staff Sgt. Joseph Musil, 36th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, climbs inside the intake of an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron Nov. 4, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Members of the 36th AMU are participating in the large-scale readiness exercise Vigilant Ace 16. Throughout Vigilant Ace 16, maintenance crews work around the clock to ensure precision combat aircraft are able to meet exercise demands. Vigilant Ace 16 is designed to enhance the interoperability of the U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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36 FS, AMU dominate Vigilant Ace 16

Airmen assigned to the 36th Aircraft Maintenance Unit push an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron inside a hardened facility Nov. 4, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The 36th FS is executing both day and night sorties during Vigilant Ace 16, challenging maintenance members to work around the clock in order to meet required mission sets. Vigilant Ace 16 is a large-scale exercise designed to enhance the interoperability of the U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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36 FS, AMU dominate Vigilant Ace 16

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron is pushed inside a hardened facility by members of the 36th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Nov. 4, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. More than eight squadrons from three separate bases across Pacific Air Forces are participating in Vigilant Ace 16. Vigilant Ace 16 is a large-scale exercise designed to enhance the interoperability of the U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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36 FS, AMU dominate Vigilant Ace 16

Members assigned to the 36th Aircraft Maintenance Unit perform post-flight checks on an F-16 Fighting Falcon Nov. 4, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Members of the 36th AMU are participating in the readiness exercise Vigilant Ace 16. During the large-scale exercise, Airmen are launching and recovering aircraft continuously during their 12-hour shifts. Vigilant Ace 16 is designed to enhance the interoperability of the U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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36 FS, AMU dominate Vigilant Ace 16

Senior Airman Jordan Cotton, 36th Aircraft Maintenance Unit assistant dedicated crew chief, directs an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron to a stop Nov. 4, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The Fiends are participating in readiness exercise Vigilant Ace 16. Vigilant Ace 16 is a large-scale exercise designed to enhance combat capabilities and interoperability of the U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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Airfield managers maintain the flightline during Vigilant Ace 16

Airmen assigned to 51st Civil Engineer Squadron barrier management flight raise a barrier cable in the event a fighter jet over shoots the runway or during an emergency Nov. 3, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Barrier management airmen and airfield managers from the 51st Fighter Wing ensure the flightline is operational for aircraft participating in readiness exercise Vigilant Ace 16. Vigilant Ace 16 is a large-scale exercise designed to test the combat capabilities and enhance the interoperability of the U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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Airfield managers maintain the flightline during Vigilant Ace 16

Airmen participating in readiness exercise Vigilant Ace 16 work on the flightline while two A-10 Thunderbolt IIs taxi past after a mission Nov. 3, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Members assigned to more than 8 squadrons from three separate bases across Pacific Air Forces are participating in readiness exercise Vigilant Ace 16. Vigilant Ace 16 is a large-scale exercise designed to enhance the interoperability of the U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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