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Aviation allies: Osan hosts Buddy Squadron 24-2

A Republic of Korea F-15K Slam Eagle assigned to the 122nd Fighter Squadron lands after a training mission during Buddy Squadron 24-2 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 5, 2024. Buddy Squadron training events are held multiple times a year throughout the year at various U.S. Air Force and Republic of Korea Air Force bases to sharpen combined air combat tactics on the peninsula. The Buddy Squadron Program fosters objective-based training and improves interoperability between the U.S. and ROKAF fighter squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlin Frazier)

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Aviation allies: Osan hosts Buddy Squadron 24-2

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron, flies during a Buddy Squadron 24-2 training event at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 5, 2024. Every iteration of Buddy Squadron hones in on certain flying objectives in order to sharpen responses from USAF and ROKAF pilots in a contested scenario. The Buddy Squadron Program fosters objective-based training and improves interoperability between the U.S. and ROKAF fighter squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlin Frazier)

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Paratroopers with 2nd Battalion, 377th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment, 11th Airborne Division and the Royal Thai Army’s 3rd Infantry Division jump out of a C17 Globemaster III as part of a strategic airborne operation in Lop Buri, Thailand, March 5, 2024. Cobra Gold, now in its 43rd year, is a Thai-U.S. co-sponsored training event that builds on the long-standing friendship between the two allied nations and brings together a robust multinational force to promote regional peace and security in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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A U.S. Army paratrooper with 2nd Battalion, 377th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 11th Airborne Division, prepares for a strategic airborne operation training event during exercise Cobra Gold at the Utapao Airfield, Rayong Province, Thailand, March 5, 2024. Cobra Gold, now in its 43rd iteration since 1982, is a Thai-U.S. co-sponsored training event promoting cooperation, peace and allows us to train side-by-side with regional partners, enhancing our long-standing relationship with the Kingdom of Thailand. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Abigail Clark)

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U.S. Army paratroopers with 2nd Battalion, 377th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 11th Airborne Division, and service members of the Royal Thai Army with 3rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, 2nd Army Area, jump out of a C-17 aircraft for a strategic airborne operation training event during exercise Cobra Gold at the Utapao Airfield, Rayong Province, Thailand, March 5, 2024. Cobra Gold, now in its 43rd iteration since 1982, is a Thai-U.S. co-sponsored training event promoting cooperation, peace and allows us to train side-by-side with regional partners, enhancing our long-standing relationship with the Kingdom of Thailand. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Abigail Clark)

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U.S. Army paratroopers with 2nd Battalion, 377th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 11th Airborne Division, prepare to drop supplies out of a C-17 aircraft for a strategic airborne operation training event during exercise Cobra Gold at the Utapao Airfield, Rayong Province, Thailand, March 5, 2024. Cobra Gold, now in its 43rd iteration since 1982, is a Thai-U.S. co-sponsored training event promoting cooperation, peace and allows us to train side-by-side with regional partners, enhancing our long-standing relationship with the Kingdom of Thailand. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Abigail Clark)

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U.S. Army paratroopers with 2nd Battalion, 377th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 11th Airborne Division, board a C-17 aircraft for a strategic airborne operation training event during exercise Cobra Gold at the Utapao Airfield, Rayong Province, Thailand, March 5, 2024. Cobra Gold, now in its 43rd iteration since 1982, is a Thai-U.S. co-sponsored training event promoting cooperation, peace and allows us to train side-by-side with regional partners, enhancing our long-standing relationship with the Kingdom of Thailand. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Abigail Clark)

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Aviation allies: Osan hosts Buddy Squadron 24-2

U.S. Air Force Major. Matthew Elliot, 36th Fighter Squadron assistant director of operations, greets Republic of Korea Air Force Capt. Jeongwook Lee, 122nd FS F-15 pilot, during Buddy Squadron 24-2 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 4, 2024. BS 24-2 is the first iteration to include more personnel outside of air crew and maintenance members. The Buddy Squadron Program fosters objective-based training and improves interoperability between the U.S. and ROKAF fighter squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlin Frazier)

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Aviation allies: Osan hosts Buddy Squadron 24-2

Pilots from the U.S. Air Force and Republic of Korea Air Force train together during Buddy Squadron 24-2 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 4, 2024. This iteration of Buddy Squadron also included visits from the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Republic of Korea and the Combined Forces Command deputy commander. The Buddy Squadron Program fosters objective-based training and improves interoperability between the U.S. and ROKAF fighter squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlin Frazier)

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Aviation allies: Osan hosts Buddy Squadron 24-2

Republic of Korea Air Force pilots assigned to the 122nd Fighter Squadron salutes U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Cory Farrer, 36th FS commander, during Buddy Squadron 24-2 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 4, 2024. The USAF and ROKAF have been training together through the Buddy Squadron Program for more than 20 years. The Buddy Squadron Program fosters objective-based training and improves interoperability between the U.S. and ROKAF fighter squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlin Frazier)

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Aviation allies: Osan hosts Buddy Squadron 24-2

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Farrer, 36th Fighter Squadron commander, greets Republic of Korea Air Force Maj. Youngdo Park, 122nd FS vice commander, during Buddy Squadron 24-2 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 4, 2024. ROKAF pilots assigned to the 122nd FS trained with the 36th and 35th FS during the week-long training event.The Buddy Squadron Program fosters objective-based training and improves interoperability between the U.S. and ROKAF fighter squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlin Frazier)

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Aviation allies: Osan hosts Buddy Squadron 24-2

Service members from the U.S. Air Force and the Republic of Korea Air Force pose for a group photo during Buddy Squadron 24-2 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 4, 2024. The Buddy Squadron Program allows for bilateral unification, giving more opportunity to train together and ensure lethality and readiness of pilots. The Buddy Squadron Program fosters objective-based training and improves interoperability between the U.S. and ROKAF fighter squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlin Frazier)

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Aviation allies: Osan hosts Buddy Squadron 24-2

U.S. Air Force Major. Matthew Elliot, 36th Fighter Squadron assistant director of operations, greets Republic of Korea Air Force pilots to kick off Buddy Squadron 24-2 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 4, 2024. During the week-long training event, units worked together in mission planning, flying operations and debriefing in order to operate seamlessly as a joint force in the sky and on the ground. The Buddy Squadron Program fosters objective-based training and improves interoperability between the U.S. and ROKAF fighter squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlin Frazier)

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Aviation allies: Osan hosts Buddy Squadron 24-2

Republic of Korea Air Force Capt. Kangsan Lee, 122nd Fighter Squadron operations officer, waves upon arrival during Buddy Squadron 24-2 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 4, 2024. The personnel trained on aerial refueling techniques along with offensive counterair suppression of enemy air defense as well as offensive counterair interdiction. The Buddy Squadron Program fosters objective-based training and improves interoperability between the U.S. and ROKAF fighter squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlin Frazier)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Michael Robertson, 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels service specialist, drops to the ground as part of an Advanced Readiness Training - Core course at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, March 3, 2024. This training served as a beta course to survey Eielson’s capability to meet the Air Development Commmand’s training requirements. (U.S. Air Force Airman Spencer Hanson)

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Airmen from the 354th Fighter Wing return fire as part of a simulated fire drill during an Advanced Readiness Training - Core course at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, March 3, 2024. This training served as a beta course to survey Eielson’s capability to meet the Air Development Commmand’s training requirements. (U.S. Air Force Airman Spencer Hanson)

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Airmen from the 354th Fighter Wing practice Tactical Combat Casualty Care drills as part of an Advanced Readiness Training - Core course at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, March 3, 2024. This beta course is the Air Force’s first attempt at establishing a wing level equivalent ART-Core course and will serve as an example for future wings to follow. (U.S. Air Force Airman Spencer Hanson)

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Airmen from the 354th Fighter Wing practice Tactical Combat Casualty Care drills as part of Advanced Readiness Training - Core course at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, March 3, 2024. This beta course is the Air Force’s first attempt at establishing a wing level equivalent ART-Core course and will serve as an example for future wings to follow. (U.S. Air Force Airman Spencer Hanson)

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Partners make history: First U.S. fifth-generation fighters touch down in Brunei

U.S. Air Force Capt. Max Childs, 356th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-35 Lightning II pilot, assigned to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, prepares for takeoff from Royal Brunei Air Force Base Rimba, Brunei, March 2, 2024. This was the first time a U.S. fighter aircraft landed in Brunei and represents a new model of international cooperation, ensuring U.S. and Coalition partner security well into the 21st Century.

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Partners make history: First U.S. fifth-generation fighters touch down in Brunei

An F-35 Lightning II assigned to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, takes off from Royal Brunei Air Force Base Rimba, Brunei, March 2, 2024. This was the first time a U.S. fighter aircraft landed in Brunei and represents a new model of international cooperation, ensuring U.S. and Coalition partner security well into the 21st Century. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Eric Summers Jr.)

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