Vigilant Defense 24: Take the fight north

Photo By Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks | A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 35th Fighter Squadron takes off during Vigilant Defense 24 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 31, 2023. Combined Flying Training Events are regularly scheduled training events designed to enhance the readiness of U.S. and ROK forces and sustain capabilities, which strengthen the ROK-U.S. Alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks)  

SOUTH KOREA

11.01.2023

Story by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks 

8th Fighter Wing

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- As part of 7th Air Force’s Combined Flying Training Exercise, Vigilant Defense 24, 8th Fighter Wing F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots have honed combat readiness skills to ensure the Wolf Pack remains ready to ‘Fight Tonight’ wherever called upon in the Indo-Pacific theater.

CFTEs like Vigilant Defense 24, are a part of a regularly scheduled training schedule designed to enhance the readiness of U.S. and ROK forces and sustain capabilities, which strengthen the ROK-U.S. Alliance.

• Date Taken: 11.01.2023
• Date Posted: 11.02.2023 09:11
• Story ID: 457018
• Location: KR