U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Elyjah James, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron structural journeyman, hammers down a screw during Rapid Osan Airfield Recovery training at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 27, 2026. The Osan-developed recovery method prioritizes speed to achieve approximately 300 aircraft passes before transitioning to longer-term repair solutions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster)
