ROKAF, USAF Buddy Squadron training strengthens alliance

Photo By Staff Sgt. Shannon Braaten | Republic of Korea Air Force F-15K Slam Eagles assigned to the 110th Fighter Squadron and U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 8th Operations Group taxi on the runway during routine training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 22, 2022. Bilateral training events fulfill a vital role in fortifying the partnership between ROKAF and U.S. counterparts while also playing an integral part in the safety and security of the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Shannon Braaten)  

KUNSAN AIR BASE, JEONRABUGDO [CHOLLABUK-DO], SOUTH KOREA

09.22.2022

Story by Staff Sgt. Isaiah Soliz 

8th Fighter Wing

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea-- U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons and Republic of Korea Air Force F-15K Slam Eagles teamed up for a training event known as “Buddy Squadron”. This event provided participants the opportunity to introduce and review tactics, as well as exchange mission planning ideas. Bilateral training events such as “Buddy Squadron” fulfill a vital role in fortifying the partnership between ROKAF and U.S. counterparts while also playing an integral part in the safety and security of the Indo-Pacific region.

• Date Taken: 09.22.2022
• Date Posted: 09.22.2022 22:23
• Story ID: 429917
• Location: KUNSAN AIR BASE, JEONRABUGDO [CHOLLABUK-DO], KR