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    U.S. and ROK fly together as Buddy Squadrons

    U.S. and ROK fly together as Buddy Squadrons

    Photo By Staff Sgt. Dwane Young | U.S. Air Force 25th Fighter Squadron pilots greet Republic of Korea pilots, assigned...... read more read more

    OSAN AIR BASE , SOUTH KOREA

    03.10.2023

    Story by Staff Sgt. Dwane Young 

    51st Fighter Wing

    Osan Air Base’s A-10C Thunderbolt IIs took to the skies this week joined by Republic of Korea F-15K Slam Eagles continuing the more than 20-year tradition of training together in the Buddy Squadron Program.

    Formerly known as Buddy Wing, the Buddy Squadron is used as an opportunity to build trust, introduce new tactics and exchange ideas for pilots, maintenance technicians and support personnel from both bilateral partners.

    “When it comes to training, nothing compares to flying together and working face-to-face, said Capt. Joshua Graham, 25th Fighter Squadron, pilot. “During Buddy Squadron, we have the ability to fly missions in the morning, debrief, pass on lessons learned to the next aircrews and then watch them execute that afternoon.”

    The most recent iteration, BS 23-2, brought together the 102nd Fighter Squadron from Daegu Air Base who trained alongside the 25th Fighter Squadron to sharpen their combat skills.

    During the week-long exercise the units integrated in mission planning, briefing, flying operations and debriefing together to strengthen their ability to operate as one fighting force.

    “Buddy Squadron allows our units to share our best practices while demonstrating what we bring to the fight,” said Graham. “Flying training missions together throughout the peninsula and then having the opportunity to talk afterwards is critical to improving our interoperability and effectiveness.”

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    Date Taken: 03.10.2023
    Date Posted: 03.10.2023 03:46
    Story ID: 440101
    Location: OSAN AIR BASE , KR

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