F-35s land at Kunsan for Vigilant Storm 23

Photo By Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert | A U.S. Marine Corps F-35 Lightning II from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, out of Iwakuni, Japan, parks at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct 31, 2022. The aircraft traveled to Kunsan as a part of the Pacific Air Forces command sponsored VIGILANT STORM 23 training event. VIGILANT STORM integrates U.S. and ROK forces to train on mutual support procedures and maximizes command and control capabilities that improves understanding and trust between the two nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)  

SOUTH KOREA

10.31.2022

Story by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert and Tech. Sgt. Timothy Dischinat

8th Fighter Wing

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Four U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 landed at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea for the Vigilant Storm 23 training event, Oct. 31, 2022. As a part of the Pacific Air Forces command’s annual combined and joint fighter training event, the fifth-generation aircraft shared Korean air space with aircraft and personnel from the 8th Fighter Wing, ROK Air Force's 38th Fighter Group and multiple other units from across the Indo-Pacific Command.

Vigilant Storm 23 was designed to practice wartime missions, roles and tasks in effort to enhance the combat readiness and survivability of U.S. and ROK forces. Training events such as this, strengthen the ROK-U.S. Alliance and ensure forces maintain the high state of military readiness necessary for the peace, stability and prosperity of the Korean peninsula.

• Date Taken: 10.31.2022
• Date Posted: 10.31.2022 04:55
• Story ID: 432298
• Location: KR