Photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal | 51st Fighter Wing | 08.20.2024
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron lands on a runway at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 20, 2024. The flight schedule has been adapted for the rigorous training conducted during Ulchi Freedom Shield 24, where pilots operate in the air, but also respond to simulated chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear hazards on the ground. UFS24 is an......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal | 51st Fighter Wing | 08.20.2024
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron prepares to land at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 20, 2024. Ulchi Freedom Shield 24 creates a rigorous training environment for Airmen at Osan AB, ensuring that pilots, and other service members participating, remain ready to “Fight Tonight” regardless of the conditions. As the most forward deployed......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Tam | 51st Fighter Wing | 06.24.2024
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Eric Foster, 36th Fighter Squadron commander, renders his first salute to Airmen from the 36th FS during a change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 24, 2024. The 36th FS is a combat ready squadron with the capability to conduct air interdiction, close air support and counter-air missions in both day and night conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Tam | 51st Fighter Wing | 06.24.2024
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Eric Foster, 36th Fighter Squadron commander, gives his first speech to his squadron during a change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 24, 2024. Foster will lead the 36th FS in train to tactics and enable combat operations for the air interdiction, suppression of enemy air defenses, defensive counter air and close air support missions. (U.S.......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Tam | 51st Fighter Wing | 06.24.2024
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Eric Foster, right, accepts command of the 36th Fighter Squadron from Col. Kathryn Gaetke, 51st Operations Group commander, left, during a change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 24, 2024. Prior to taking command, Foster served as the 51st Operational Support Squadron director of operations for Osan AB, ROK. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Tam | 51st Fighter Wing | 06.24.2024
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Cory Farrer, right, relinquishes command of the 36th Fighter Squadron to Col. Kathryn Gaetke, 51st Operations Group commander, left, during a change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 24, 2024. Farrer will move on to serve as the 52nd Operations Group deputy commander at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. A change of command ceremony marks a......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Aubree Owens | 51st Fighter Wing | 05.14.2024
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron lands on the flight line during Beverly Herd 24-1 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 14, 2024. Team Osan provides ready to “Fight Tonight" air power, whenever and wherever needed. Routine training events like Beverly Herd are pivotal platforms for 51st Fighter Wing Airmen to refine their warfighting......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Aubree Owens | 51st Fighter Wing | 05.14.2024
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron prepares to land on the flight line during Beverly Herd 24-1 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 14, 2024. Training is continuously conducted to generate combat airpower at a moment’s notice, affirming the commitment to the ROK remains ironclad and ensures regional stability throughout the U.S. Indo-Pacific......
