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SEOUL, South Korea - Patrol Squadron (VP) 26 sent a crew of ten “Tridents” to participate in the Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition (ADEX) in Seoul, South Korea, which took place Oct. 19-24, 2021.
Seoul ADEX 21 is the largest and most comprehensive event of its kind in Northeast Asia, attracting aviation and aerospace professionals, key defense personnel, aviation enthusiasts and the general public alike. The event consisted of indoor and outdoor exhibitions displaying a multitude of naval aircraft from around the world, and included educational seminars and conferences dedicated to informing attendees about aerospace and defense industries.
The crew showcased a P-8A Poseidon static display throughout the event, demonstrating the United States’ continued commitment to its alliance with the Republic of Korea. In addition to the P-8A, numerous other U.S. military aviation assets from both the Navy and Air Force were on display to include the F-22 Raptor, E/A-18 Growler, MQ-8 Fire Scout, MH-60R/S Sea Hawk and MV-22 Osprey.
During the exhibition, the Tridents engaged with military forces from around the world, including a brief meeting with Chief of Staff of the Republic of Korea Air Force Gen. Park In-ho.
“The alliance between the United States and Republic of Korea has secured peace and helped promote democracy for more than six decades,” said Gen. Ken Wilsbach, U.S. Pacific Air Forces commander. “We have a partnership unlike any other, and showcasing America’s airpower at this year’s Seoul ADEX is a tribute to our continued pledge to promote peace, stability and prosperity on the Korean peninsula.”
VP-26, based out of Naval Air Station Jacksonville, is currently operating from Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan. The squadron conducts maritime patrol and reconnaissance as well as theater outreach operations as part of a rotational deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.
| Date Taken: | 10.25.2021 |
| Date Posted: | 11.02.2021 23:18 |
| Story ID: | 408572 |
| Location: | SEOUL, SEOUL TEUGBYEOLSI [SEOUL-T'UKPYOLSHI], KR |
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