Panton maintenance powers KFT 24

Photo By Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks | Airman 1st Class Cole Castleman, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, prepares an F-16 Fighting Falcon for take-off as part of Korea Flying Training 2024 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 22, 2024. KFT 24 provides training opportunities to Airmen in several career fields so they can maintain proficiency, credibility, and remain mission-ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks)  

SOUTH KOREA

04.25.2024

Story by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks 

8th Fighter Wing

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Airmen of the 35th Fighter Generation Squadron along with the Pilots of the 35th Fighter Squadron showcased their ability to generate aircraft during a large-scale exercise Korea Flying Training 2024 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 22, 2024. KFT 24 is a combined large-force flying exercise part of the 7th Air Force’s annual training to enhance the interoperability between the U.S. and Republic of Korea forces during air-to-air and air-to-surface missions. During KFT 24 Airmen of the 35th FGS and 35 FS remained mission-ready, providing F-16 Fighting Falcons to support day and nighttime flying operations.

• Date Taken: 04.25.2024
• Date Posted: 04.25.2024 02:54
• Story ID: 469467
• Location: KR