Participants light their torches for the Fire Festival
Participants light their torches for the Fire Festival March 9, 2014, in Jeju, Republic of Korea. At the end of the festival, participants carried flaming torches to the mountainside to light it on fire. (U.S. ... More
There are several hiking trails in Taebaek Provincial
There are several hiking trails in Taebaek Provincial Park, pictured here Jan. 25, 2014, in Taebaek, Republic of Korea. Most trails are approximately four kilometers in distance in kilometers and take at least... More
Airmen from the 25th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons
Airmen from the 25th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load section install pylons on an A-10 June 22, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The weapons section of the 25th AMU is responsible for the maint... More
Senior Airman Kayla Ciriello, a 51st Comptroller Squadron
Senior Airman Kayla Ciriello, a 51st Comptroller Squadron relocations technician, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, plays gonggi with an orphan March 22, 2014, at the Aehyang Child Welfare Center in Pyeongta... More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 36th Fighter Squadron
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 36th Fighter Squadron taxis down the runway in a mass launch during the operational readiness exercise Beverly Midnight 14-4 Sept. 17, 2014, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea.... More
Airmen from the 731st Air Mobility Squadron receive
Airmen from the 731st Air Mobility Squadron receive a C-130 carrying cargo and personnel during operational readiness exercise Beverly Bulldog 15-1, Dec. 4, 2014, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Beverly B... More
Marine Corps Cpl. Jake Balcom talks to Capt. Jay Doerfler,
Marine Corps Cpl. Jake Balcom talks to Capt. Jay Doerfler, 421st Fighter Squadron chief of training, while touring the 421st FS March 26, 2014, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Balcom's grandfather, Col. Ra... More
Airmen from the 51st Fighter Wing Staff Agencies at
Airmen from the 51st Fighter Wing Staff Agencies at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, play duck, duck, goose with orphans March 22, 2014, at the Aehyang Child Welfare Center in Pyeongtaek. Volunteering at orpha... More
Participants raise their torches at the Fire Festival
Participants raise their torches at the Fire Festival March 9, 2014, in Jeju, Republic of Korea. The fire festival stems from the Korean practice of burning fields in order to eliminate pests that might contami... More
Senior Airman Kayla Dale, a 51st Maintenance Squadron
Senior Airman Kayla Dale, a 51st Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspector, talks at an information booth at the gay pride parade, June 7, 2014, in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Dale has been in the Air Force s... More
An F-16 takes off from the flightline for Operational
An F-16 takes off from the flightline for Operational Readiness Exercise Beverly Midnight 14-4 Sept. 15, 2014, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. BM 14-4 is designed to test the joint operability of Team Osan... More
A street entertainer balances a flaming torch on his
A street entertainer balances a flaming torch on his nose in Yeouido Park April 12, 2014, in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The performer, who wore a sweater with Charlie Chaplain on it, performed several juggling t... More
A 731st Air Mobility Squadron Airman taxis a C-130
A 731st Air Mobility Squadron Airman taxis a C-130 delivering cargo and personnel during operational readiness exercise Beverly Bulldog 15-1, Dec. 4, 2014, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Beverly Bulldog 1... More
Cecelia Guadalupe Ortiz-Barreiro plays with a stray
Cecelia Guadalupe Ortiz-Barreiro plays with a stray cat in the Temple of Zeus Nov. 15, 2013, in Athens, Greece. In October of 2013, Cece was medically retired from the Air Force for severe anxiety and depressio... More
Civil engineer Airmen from the U.S. and Republic of
Civil engineer Airmen from the U.S. and Republic of Korea prepare a cover for a crater during exercise Pacific Unity, June 11, Jungwon Air Base, Republic of Korea. PACUNITY is a U.S. Pacific Command operation i... More
Airman Danielle Trejo, a simulated injury victim, is
Airman Danielle Trejo, a simulated injury victim, is treated for a broken arm during exercise Pacific Thunder April 14, 2014, in the Republic of Korea. For the exercise, Trejo was rescued from a remote location... More
Air Force crew chief services A-10
Senior Airman Kevin Lacy, a 25th Fighter Squadron crew chief, works on the wing of an A-10 March 17, 2014, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Osan Air Base's primary mission is to provide stability to the Rep... More
Morgan Jungk, daughter of Master Sgt. Beth Jungk, a
Morgan Jungk, daughter of Master Sgt. Beth Jungk, a 19th Communications Squadron plans and programs manager, eats by her mother during orientation night, Aug. 15, 2013, at Northwood Middle School in Gravel Ridg... More
Bukhansan National Park, pictured here Feb. 16, 2014,
Bukhansan National Park, pictured here Feb. 16, 2014, in Seoul, South Korea, houses numerous Buddhist temples and other man-made structures in addition to the natural array of forest. The park is accessible via... More
Water flows down rocks in Yeouido Park April 12, 2014,
Water flows down rocks in Yeouido Park April 12, 2014, in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The park has several ecological attractions including a small preserved forest. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Barreiro)
Master Sgt. Beth Jungk, a 19th Communications Squadron
Master Sgt. Beth Jungk, a 19th Communications Squadron plans and programs manager, gives her daughter Morgan medicine Aug. 24, 2013, at their home in Jacksonville, Ark. Because of her disabilities, Morgan takes... More
Senior Airman Kayla Dale, a 51st Maintenance Squadron
Senior Airman Kayla Dale, a 51st Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspector, reads a book in her dorm room June 13, 2014, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Dale, a Chicago native, credits her hobbies of r... More
Aircraft maintenance is a regimented process, with
Aircraft maintenance is a regimented process, with divers checklists, pictured here during operational readiness exercise Beverly Midnight 15-1 March 3, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The exercise i... More
Staff Sgt. Matthew Folendore, 51st Comptroller Squadron
Staff Sgt. Matthew Folendore, 51st Comptroller Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of relocations, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, plays with an orphan March 22, 2014, at the Aehyang Child Welfare C... More
Marine Corps Cpl. Jake Balcom is shown the end of an
Marine Corps Cpl. Jake Balcom is shown the end of an F-16 by Capt. Jay Doerfler, 421st Fighter Squadron chief of training, March 26, 2014, at Osan Air Base, South Korea. Balcom spent two days touring his grandf... More
Buddhist Monks march in the 2014 Lotus Lantern Festival
Buddhist Monks march in the 2014 Lotus Lantern Festival April 26, 2014, in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The Buddhists marched to give blessings for the deceased or missing persons of the passenger ship that sank o... More
Firefighters from the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron
Firefighters from the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron prepare to enter the air traffic control tower during a fire scenario Sept. 16, 2014, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Beverly Midnight 14-4 is designed to... More
Cecelia Guadalupe Ortiz-Barreiro plays with a stray
Cecelia Guadalupe Ortiz-Barreiro plays with a stray cat in the Temple of Zeus Nov. 15, 2013, in Athens, Greece. Cats are Cece's favorite animal, and she plays with, photographs and paints them every chance she ... More
Tech. Sgt. Saara Mustapha, 51st Fighter Wing noncommissioned
Tech. Sgt. Saara Mustapha, 51st Fighter Wing noncommissioned officer in charge of executive services, and Staff Sgt. Logan Pendragon, a 51st Comptroller Squadron relocations technician, both from Osan Air Base,... More
An HH-60 Pave Hawk takes off from the flight line during
An HH-60 Pave Hawk takes off from the flight line during exercise Pacific Thunder April 18, 2014, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Maintainers and special forces tested their contingency abilities during th... More
Senior Airman Kayla Dale, 51st Maintenance Squadron
Senior Airman Kayla Dale, 51st Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspector, reads a book in her dorm room June 13, 2014, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Dale credits her hobby of reading with keeping her... More
Hikers ascend the steps on one of the hiking trails
Hikers ascend the steps on one of the hiking trails of Hallasan Mountain March 9, 2014, in Jeju Island, Republic of Korea. The mountain is located in Hallasan National Park, and has seven trails of various leng... More
Senior Airman Kayla Dale, 51st Maintenance Squadron
Senior Airman Kayla Dale, 51st Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspector, inspects a piece of equipment June 4, 2014, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Dale's job as an NDI includes inspecting aircraft p... More
Airman Danielle Trejo, a simulated injury victim, is
Airman Danielle Trejo, a simulated injury victim, is helped into a lift-belt by a Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape specialist during exercise Pacific Thunder April 14, 2014, in the Republic of Korea. Th... More
Senior Airman Kayla Dale, 51st Maintenance Squadron
Senior Airman Kayla Dale, 51st Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspector, runs a test on a piece of equipment, June 4, 2014, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Dale and the NDI shop are responsible for in... More
A fuels truck is guided into a hangar during operational
A fuels truck is guided into a hangar during operational readiness exercise Beverly Midnight 15-1 March 3, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The fueling is a necessary part of the maintenance process, ... More
Marine Corps Cpl. Jake Balcom is shown an F-16 by Capt.
Marine Corps Cpl. Jake Balcom is shown an F-16 by Capt. Jay Doerfler, 421st Fighter Squadron chief of training, while touring the 421st FS March 26, 2014, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Balcom is the gran... More
Staff Sgt. Christopher Simison, 25th Aircraft Maintenance
Staff Sgt. Christopher Simison, 25th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load team chief, works on a pylon before installing it onto an A-10 June 22, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The pylons are requ... More
People walk around the platforms at N Seoul Tower Jan.
People walk around the platforms at N Seoul Tower Jan. 18, 2014, in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The N Seoul Tower contains the highest vantage point in Seoul and several platforms to view the city and its surroun... More
Marine Corps Cpl. Jake Balcom wears a POW/MIA bracelet
Marine Corps Cpl. Jake Balcom wears a POW/MIA bracelet with his grandfather's name on it March 26, 2014, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Balcom's grandfather, Col. Ralph Balcom, served as a fighter pilot i... More
A snake slithers on the ground during a search and
A snake slithers on the ground during a search and rescue mission for exercise Pacific Thunder April 14, 2014, in the Republic of Korea. Search and rescue missions involve testing contingency abilities in remot... More
Morgan Jungk swings in her backyard Aug. 24, 2013,
Morgan Jungk swings in her backyard Aug. 24, 2013, in Jacksonville, Ark. Morgan is the 14-year-old daughter of Master Sgt. Beth Jungk, a 19th Communications Squadron plans and programs manager, and suffers from... More
Tteok, a traditional Korean desert, is made by mashing
Tteok, a traditional Korean desert, is made by mashing rice flour with a mallet, pictured here Jan. 25, 2014, in Taebaek, Republic of Korea. Once the tteok has been mashed to a fine paste, it's then powdered an... More
Travelers hike one of the trails up Hallasan Mountain
Travelers hike one of the trails up Hallasan Mountain March 9, 2014, in Jeju Island, Republic of Korea. A dormant volcanic crater, Hallasan Mountain is home to the oldest Buddhist Temple in Jeju. (U.S. Air Forc... More
Taebaek Provincial Park, pictured here Jan. 25, 2014,
Taebaek Provincial Park, pictured here Jan. 25, 2014, is located in the mountain range it's named after in Taebaek, Republic of Korea. The park charges W2,000 for admission, which includes hiking trails, snow s... More
Senior Airman Kayla Dale, 51st Maintenance Squadron
Senior Airman Kayla Dale, 51st Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspector, inspects a piece of equipment June 4, 2014, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Dale's job as an NDI includes inspecting aircraft p... More
A traveler treks the pathways of Namsan Mountain Jan.
A traveler treks the pathways of Namsan Mountain Jan. 18, 2014, in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The paved walkways and stairs make Namsan Mountain an accessible and family friendly journey for locals and travelers... More
An A-10 takes off from the flightline for Operational
An A-10 takes off from the flightline for Operational Readiness Exercise Beverly Midnight 14-4 Sept. 15, 2014, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The A-10 was part of an exercise combat sortie. (U.S. Air Forc... More
Senior Airman Kayla Dale, a 51st Maintenance Squadron
Senior Airman Kayla Dale, a 51st Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspector, chats with coworker Senior Airman Chad Smithwick in-between inspections June 4, 2014, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. NDI is ... More
Senior Airman Kayla Dale, 51st Maintenance Squadron
Senior Airman Kayla Dale, 51st Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspector, inspects a piece of equipment June 4, 2014, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Dale's job as an NDI includes inspecting aircreft p... More
Personnel depart a C-130 while arriving at Osan Air
Personnel depart a C-130 while arriving at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, during operational readiness exercise Beverly Bulldog 15-1 Dec. 4, 2014. Beverly Bulldog 15-1 is a peninsula-wide ORE designed to te... More
Capt. Patrick Chapman, a 25th Fighter Squadron pilot,
Capt. Patrick Chapman, a 25th Fighter Squadron pilot, reviews forms and information before his flight Sept. 15, 2014, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Airmen were participating in Operational Readiness Exer... More
Aircraft maintenance is a regimented process, with
Aircraft maintenance is a regimented process, with divers checklists, pictured here during operational readiness exercise Beverly Midnight 15-1 March 3, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The exercise i... More
A Republic of Korea air force civil engineer drills
A Republic of Korea air force civil engineer drills concrete during a Airway Damage Repair scenario for Pacific Unity, June 11, Jungwon Air Base, Republic of Korea. The scenario simulated an attack that disable... More
Master Sgt. Beth Jungk, a 19th Communications Squadron
Master Sgt. Beth Jungk, a 19th Communications Squadron plans and programs manager, tries to get her daughter, Morgan, who's hiding under her pillows, out of bed Aug. 15, 2013, at their home in Jacksonville, Ark... More
Firefighters from the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron
Firefighters from the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron prepare a ladder to rescue a simulated distressed victim during a fire scenario, Sept. 16, 2014, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The exercise was designed... More
Four A-10 Thunderbolt II jets from the 25th Fighter
Four A-10 Thunderbolt II jets from the 25th Fighter Squadron taxi down the runway in a mass launch during the operational readiness exercise Beverly Midnight 14-4 Sept. 17, 2014, at Osan Air Base, Republic of K... More
Firefighters from the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron
Firefighters from the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron approach a simulated trapped victim atop the air traffic control tower Sept. 16, 2014, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Beverly Midnight 14-4 includes Team... More
Cargo is unloaded off a C-130 during operational readiness
Cargo is unloaded off a C-130 during operational readiness exercise Beverly Bulldog 15-1, Dec. 4, 2014, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Beverly Bulldog 15-1 is a peninsula-wide ORE designed to test America... More
U.S. and Republic of Korea civil engineer Airmen assemble
U.S. and Republic of Korea civil engineer Airmen assemble machinery during an Airway Damage Repair scenario for exercise Pacific Unity, June 11, Jungwon Air Base, Republic of Korea. PACUNITY is a multilateral e... More
A couple exits Yeouido Park April 12, 2014, in Seoul,
A couple exits Yeouido Park April 12, 2014, in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The park is accessible daily throughout the year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Barreiro)
Pilots fly a HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter on a search
Pilots fly a HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter on a search and rescue training mission during exercise Pacific Thunder April 14, 2014, in the Republic of Korea. The weeklong exercise is designed to test contingency re... More
An Airman receives inrpocessing paperwork from Tech.
An Airman receives inrpocessing paperwork from Tech. Sgt. Erica Chesterfield, 51st Force Support Squadron NCOIC of the PDRF line, Sept. 15, 2014, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Airmen processed for the ex... More
Pilots prepare for their takeoff during Operational
Pilots prepare for their takeoff during Operational Readiness Exercise Beverly Midnight 14-4 Sept. 15, 2014, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Beverly Midnight 14-4 is designed to test effective integration ... More
Tech. Sgt. Aaron Kuckovic, an 18th Operation Support
Tech. Sgt. Aaron Kuckovic, an 18th Operation Support Squadron Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape specialist, sends a smoke signal for an incoming HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter during exercise Pacific Thunder... More
Senior Airman John Duncan, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron
Senior Airman John Duncan, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron firefighting technician, operates a mechanical ladder during a fire scenario, Sept. 16, 2014, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The scenario involved a... More
Morgan Jungk and her mother, Master Sgt. Beth Jungk,
Morgan Jungk and her mother, Master Sgt. Beth Jungk, a 19th Communications Squadron plans and programs manager, sit at the table for breakfast Aug. 24, 2013, at their home in Jacksonville, Ark. Beth has to freq... More
Staff Sgt. Matthew Folendore, 51st Comptroller Squadron
Staff Sgt. Matthew Folendore, 51st Comptroller Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of relocations, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, holds an orphan March 22, 2014, at the Aehyang Child Welfare Center... More
Lt. Col. David Shoemaker, 421st Fighter Squadron commander,
Lt. Col. David Shoemaker, 421st Fighter Squadron commander, Marine Corps Cpl. Jake Balcom, and other members of the 421st FS raise their glasses in a toast to Col. Ralph Balcom, a fallen Vietnam War 421st FS pi... More
Tech. Sgt. Aaron Kuckovic, an 18th Operations Support
Tech. Sgt. Aaron Kuckovic, an 18th Operations Support Squadron Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape specialist, watches a departing HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter during exercise Pacific Thunder April 14, 2014,... More
A band performs at the Cultural Center in Yeouido Park
A band performs at the Cultural Center in Yeouido Park April 12, 2014, in Seoul, Republic of Korea. There are frequent performances in the pavilion throughout the spring and summer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sta... More
An HH-60 Pave Hawk stands by as an A-10 taxis for takeoff
An HH-60 Pave Hawk stands by as an A-10 taxis for takeoff during exercise Pacific Thunder April 18, 2014, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The weeklong exercise was designed to test the contingency abilitie... More
Firefighters from the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron
Firefighters from the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron pack up their equipment after completing a fire training scenario Sept. 16, 2014, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The fire department was being tested dur... More
Airmen from the U.S. and Republic of Korea work together
Airmen from the U.S. and Republic of Korea work together to repair a damaged runway during exercise Pacific Unity, June 11, Jungwon Air Base, Republic of Korea. The exercise was designed to give U.S. and ROK Ai... More
An Airman from the 25th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons
An Airman from the 25th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew section signals a thumbs up on the wing check while an A-10 taxis June 23, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The weapons section does... More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 36th Fighter Squadron
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 36th Fighter Squadron takes off from the runway in a mass launch during the operational readiness exercise Beverly Midnight 14-4 Sept. 17, 2014, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Ko... More
People watch the burning hills at the Fire Festival
People watch the burning hills at the Fire Festival March 9, in Jeju, Republic of Korea. The three-day event hosted multiple performances of traditional Korean theater and music. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff ... More
Senior Airman Kayla Dale, a 51st Maintenance Squadron
Senior Airman Kayla Dale, a 51st Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspector, dips aircraft parts for an inspection June 4, 2014, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. As an NDI, Dale is responsible for inspec... More
Aircraft maintenance Airmen from Misawa Air Base, Japan,
Aircraft maintenance Airmen from Misawa Air Base, Japan, banter and plan after loading an F-16 during operational readiness exercise Beverly Midnight 15-01 March 3, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Th... More
Republic of Korea and U.S. Airmen socialize during
Republic of Korea and U.S. Airmen socialize during a lull in an Airway Damage Repair scenario during exercise Pacific Unity, June 11, Jungwon Air Base, Republic of Korea. These international exercises are condu... More
Airman Danielle Trejo, a simulated injury victim, is
Airman Danielle Trejo, a simulated injury victim, is lifted into a HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter during exercise Pacific Thunder April 14, 2014, in the Republic of Korea. Pacific Thunder is hosted by Osan Air Base... More
A couple talks on the bank of the Han River April 12,
A couple talks on the bank of the Han River April 12, 2014, in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The river is adjacent to Yeouido Park, a major spring and summertime destination for people in the South Korean capital. ... More
Morgan Jungk and her mother, Master Sgt. Beth Jungk,
Morgan Jungk and her mother, Master Sgt. Beth Jungk, a 19th Communications Squadron plans and programs manager, laugh while picking out Morganan's clothes Aug. 24, 2013, at their home in Jacksonville, Ark. Whil... More
Master Sgt. Beth Jungk, a 19th Communications Squadron
Master Sgt. Beth Jungk, a 19th Communications Squadron plans and programs manager, walks her daughter Morgan to her school bus Aug. 23, 2013, outside their home in Jacksonville, Ark. Getting Morgan ready for sc... More
Senior Airman Kayla Dale, a 51st Maintenance Squadron
Senior Airman Kayla Dale, a 51st Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspector, laughs with two Korean students June 5, 2014, in Pyeongtaek, Republic of Korea. Dale volunteers every week with other Airmen from ... More
Namsan Mountain provides travelers panoramic views
Namsan Mountain provides travelers panoramic views of Seoul, as photographed here Jan. 18, 2014, in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Namsan is one several mountains accessible from Seoul. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staf... More
Parade participants ready their floats for the Lotus
Parade participants ready their floats for the Lotus Lantern Festival April 26, 2014, in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The Lotus Lantern Festival is one of the biggest annual events in Korea, celebrating the birth ... More
Aircraft maintenance Airmen from Misawa Air Base, Japan,
Aircraft maintenance Airmen from Misawa Air Base, Japan, load weapons on an F-16 during operational readiness exercise Beverly Midnight 15-1 March 3, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The ORE is design... More
A traveler takes a picture of the Namdaemun Sungnyemun
A traveler takes a picture of the Namdaemun Sungnyemun Gate Jan. 18, 2014, in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The Sungnyemun Gate is an ancient structure originally built around 1395 and serves as one of the eight ga... More
Staff Sgt. Amber Marshall, a 51st Comptroller Squadron
Staff Sgt. Amber Marshall, a 51st Comptroller Squadron relocations technician, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, holds hands with an orphan March 22, 2014, at the Aehyang Child Welfare Center in Pyeongtaek. ... More
Staff Sgt. Christopher Simison, 25th Aircraft Maintenance
Staff Sgt. Christopher Simison, 25th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load team chief, inventories supplies June 22, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Part of Simison's extra duties include organizing... More
Staff Sgt. Christopher Simison, 25th Aircraft Maintenance
Staff Sgt. Christopher Simison, 25th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load team chief, checks technical orders during a job June 22, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. TOs are stored on wireless machin... More
Master Sgt. Beth Jungk, a 19th Communications Squadron
Master Sgt. Beth Jungk, a 19th Communications Squadron plans and programs manager, embraces her daughter, Morgan, after pulling her out from under her bed Aug. 19, 2013, at their home in Jacksonville, Ark. Morg... More
A Bongsugun (beacon tower soldier) stands prepared
A Bongsugun (beacon tower soldier) stands prepared to begin the tower lighting ceremony at Namsan Beacon Tower Jan. 18, 2014, in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The Beacon Tower served in older times as a means of co... More
Senior Airman Kayla Dale, 51st Maintenance Squadron
Senior Airman Kayla Dale, 51st Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspector, runs a test on a piece of equipment June 4, 2014, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Dale and the NDI shop are responsible for ins... More
Civil engineer Airmen from U.S. and Republic of Korea
Civil engineer Airmen from U.S. and Republic of Korea assemble in formation before being dispatched to repair a runway for exercise Pacific Unity, June 11, Jungwon Air Base, Republic of Korea. PACUNITY had the ... More
Senior Airman Kayla Dale, 51st Maintenance Squadron
Senior Airman Kayla Dale, 51st Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspector, talks with other participants in the gay pride parade, June 7, 2014, in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Dale struggled with her sexual ide... More
The Fire Festival was from March 7-9 in Jeju Island,
The Fire Festival was from March 7-9 in Jeju Island, Republic of Korea. The festival promotes the spirit of unity and the hope of a bountiful harvest in the coming year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Barreiro)
Tech. Sgt. Aaron Kuckovic, an 18th Operations Support
Tech. Sgt. Aaron Kuckovic, an 18th Operations Support Squadron Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape specialist, waits at a rendezvous point for SERE reconnaissance with simulated victims during the exercise... More
Shin Dong-hyuk, escapee of a North Korean interment
Shin Dong-hyuk, escapee of a North Korean interment camp, watches a video of prison camps during a presentation April 23, 2014, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Shin's story is featured in the book Escape F... More