Defenders from the 51st Security Forces Squadron search
Defenders from the 51st Security Forces Squadron search for opposing forces during readiness exercise Vigilant Ace 16 on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 4, 2015. During the week Airmen showcased their ab... More
Members of the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Members of the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron test and replace parts of a C-130 Hercules cockpit during Vigilant Ace 16 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 2, 2015. Maintainers with the 374 AMXS work 24 hours ... More
Airman 1st Class John Contreras, (left), 51st Security
Airman 1st Class John Contreras, (left), 51st Security Forces Squadron, watches for opposing forces while Airman 1st Class Marlon Alcampor, 51st SFS, puts on protective gear during an attack by opposing forces ... More
Senior Airman Nicholas Burns, 51st Dental Squadron
Senior Airman Nicholas Burns, 51st Dental Squadron prophylactics technician, acts as an augmentee during readiness exercise Vigilant Ace 16 on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 3, 2015. Burns simulated hav... More
Airmen from the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron explosive
Airmen from the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team discuss an EOD training scenario during exercise Vigilant Ace 16 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 6, 2015. EOD arrived on s... More
Airman Jaden Santos, 35th Security Forces Squadron,
Airman Jaden Santos, 35th Security Forces Squadron, Misawa Air Base, Japan, installation entry controller, scans for opposing forces during readiness exercise Vigilant Ace 16 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea... More
Senior Airman Maxwell Seley, 67th Fighter Squadron
Senior Airman Maxwell Seley, 67th Fighter Squadron Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, inspects the topside of an F-15 Eagle after it arrives from Kadena Air Base, Japan, in support of Vigilant Ace 16 Nov. 2,... More
Navy Aviation Electrician's Mate Airman Apprentice
Navy Aviation Electrician's Mate Airman Apprentice Summer Blake, with Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132 from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash., ensures an EA-18G Growler properly receives fuel on the f... More
Zody, a Military Working Dog with the 51st Security
Zody, a Military Working Dog with the 51st Security Forces Squadron, and his handler patrol the night during Vigilant Ace 16 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 4, 2015. The peninsula-wide exercise tests ... More
Airmen with the 374 Aircraft Maintenance Squadron inspect
Airmen with the 374 Aircraft Maintenance Squadron inspect landing gear during Vigilant Ace 16 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 2, 2015. The inspection included checking the aircraft for overall working condition... More
Airman 1st Class Jackson Horton and Senior Airman Michael
Airman 1st Class Jackson Horton and Senior Airman Michael Tielleman, both 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, inspect a C-130 Hercules engine during VIGILANT ACE 16 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. ... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Brittany Trimble, a 13th Fighter
U.S. Air Force Capt. Brittany Trimble, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, waits to taxi out of a hardened aircraft shelter during VIGILANT ACE 18 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 4, 20... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ricardo Arzadon, a 35th
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ricardo Arzadon, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics journeyman, stands outside a hardened aircraft shelter during VIGILANT ACE 18 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec... More
A Navy aviation electronics technician walks the spine
A Navy aviation electronics technician walks the spine of an EA-18G Growler as part of an inspection on the aircraft during exercise Vigilant Ace 16 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 4, 2015. The EA-18G... More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish, 18th Wing
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish, 18th Wing commander, visits deployed Kadena Airmen to review their progress during exercise Vigilant Ace 16, Nov. 5, 2015, at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea. Vigila... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Nicholas DeWulf, a 13th Fighter
U.S. Air Force Capt. Nicholas DeWulf, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, waits as Airman 1st Class Mnason Mikesell, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, conducts preflight inspectio... More
Pilot instructors from the Republic of Korea 1st Fighter
Pilot instructors from the Republic of Korea 1st Fighter wing show U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish, 18th Wing commander, a T-50 flight simulator, Nov. 5, 2015, at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea. Co... More
Nnine, a Military Working Dog with the 51st Security
Nnine, a Military Working Dog with the 51st Security Forces Squadron, pricks her ears forward as something captures her attention while on patrol during Vigilant Ace 16 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov ... More
U.S. Air Force crew chiefs assigned to the 35th Aircraft
U.S. Air Force crew chiefs assigned to the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron listen to in-processing briefings prior to VIGILANT ACE 18 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 30, 2017. Once Airmen disembark... More
Airman 1st Class Christopher Cook, 374th Aircraft
Airman 1st Class Christopher Cook, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, inspects a C-130 Hercules for any obvious physical damage or leaks and ensures all fasteners are sealed during Vigilant Ace 16 ... More
Airmen from the 51st Security Forces Squadron, acting
Airmen from the 51st Security Forces Squadron, acting as opposing forces, slip into an ambush position during exercise Vigilant Ace 16 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 5, 2015. Ground attacks against d... More
Staff Sgt. Raymond Burk, 35th Security Forces Squadron,
Staff Sgt. Raymond Burk, 35th Security Forces Squadron, Misawa Air Base, Japan, base defense operations center controller, watches an A-10 Thunderbolt II fighter aircraft prepare to take off during readiness ex... More
Airman 1st Class Emily Downer, 51st Security Forces
Airman 1st Class Emily Downer, 51st Security Forces Squadron, listens to an outbrief after a simulated opposing forces attack during readiness exercise Vigilant Ace 16 on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. ... More
Simulating opposing forces begin to attack during
Simulating opposing forces begin to attack during operational readiness exercise Vigilant Ace 16 on Osan Air on Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 4, 2015. Vigilant Ace 16 is peninsula-wide, providing ROK and U.S. a... More
Senior Airman James Panyan, 18th Logistics Readiness
Senior Airman James Panyan, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron mechanic, inspects the fuse box of a K-Loader during exercise Vigilant Ace 16, Nov. 4, 2015, at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea. Vigilant Ace is... More
Republic of Korea Air Force Brig. Gen. Junsik Kim,
Republic of Korea Air Force Brig. Gen. Junsik Kim, 1st Fighter Wing commander, greets U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish, 18th Wing commander, during his visit Nov. 5, 2015, at Gwangju Air Base, Republic o... More
Maj. T.J. Szerszenski, 51st Medical Operations Squadron
Maj. T.J. Szerszenski, 51st Medical Operations Squadron emergency services element chief, simulates giving a patient pain medication during the Vigilant Ace 16 exercise on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov.... More
Airmen from the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron explosive
Airmen from the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team discuss the location of a simulated unexploded ordnance during exercise Vigilant Ace 16 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 6,... More
Senior Airman James Panyan, 18th Logistics Readiness
Senior Airman James Panyan, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron mechanic, inspects the connected end of a hose for a refueling truck during exercise Vigilant Ace 16, Nov. 4, 2015, at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of... More
Airman 1st Class James Boyce, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron
Airman 1st Class James Boyce, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, inspects a simulated unexploded mortar round during exercise Vigilant Ace 16 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Kore... More
Airmen from the 67th Fighter Squadron Aircraft Maintenance
Airmen from the 67th Fighter Squadron Aircraft Maintenance Unit watch as an F-15 Eagle taxis into a slot after it arrives from Kadena Air Base, Japan, in support of Vigilant Ace 16 Nov. 2, 2015, at Gwangju Air ... More
Airman 1st Class James Boyce, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron
Airman 1st Class James Boyce, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, inspects a simulated unexploded mortar round during exercise Vigilant Ace 16 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Kore... More
Airman 1st Class Christopher Cook, 374th Aircraft
Airman 1st Class Christopher Cook, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, inspects a C-130 Hercules for obvious physical damage or leaks and ensures all fasteners are sealed during Vigilant Ace 16 at Y... More
Airman 1st Class John Contreras, 51st Security Forces
Airman 1st Class John Contreras, 51st Security Forces Squadron, radios for backup during an attack by opposing forces participating in readiness exercise Vigilant Ace 16 on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov... More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 13th Fighter Squadron
An F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 13th Fighter Squadron taxis to a hardened aircraft shelter prior to the start of VIGILANT ACE 18 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 30, 2017. VIGILANT ACE 18 is an annual... More
Airmen from the 51st Medical Operations Squadron continue
Airmen from the 51st Medical Operations Squadron continue to simulate patient care in protective equipment during the Vigilant Ace 16 exercise on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 3, 2015. The exercise is ... More
A military working dog sits in his kennel after an
A military working dog sits in his kennel after an evacuation during readiness exercise Vigilant Ace 16 on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 4, 2015. During the exercise, the handlers simulated a fire outb... More
Staff Sgt. Emily Brown, 51st Medical Operations Squadon
Staff Sgt. Emily Brown, 51st Medical Operations Squadon medical technician and Maj. T.J. Szerszenski, 51st MDOS emergency services element chief, discuss simulated patient charts during the Vigilant Ace 16 exer... More
Weapons load crew team Airmen from the 25th Aircraft
Weapons load crew team Airmen from the 25th Aircraft Maintenance Unit prepare to load munitions onto A-10 Thunderbolt IIs during the Vigilant Ace 16 exercise on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 1, 2015. T... More
1st Lt. Zachary Watkins, 51st Security Forces Squadron
1st Lt. Zachary Watkins, 51st Security Forces Squadron Alpha and Bravo flight commander, gives an outbrief to Airmen after a simulated opposing forces attack during readiness exercise Vigilant Ace 16 on Osan Ai... More
Staff Sgt. Kevin McCarthy, 51st Security Forces Squadron
Staff Sgt. Kevin McCarthy, 51st Security Forces Squadron wing inspection team member, speaks with defenders after a simulated opposing forces attack during readiness exercise Vigilant Ace 16 on Osan Air Base, R... More
The Republic of Korea Air Force host a cultural event
The Republic of Korea Air Force host a cultural event at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 30, 2017. Both ROKAF and U.S. Air Force attended for an evening of entertainment before the start of the Vigila... More
Airman Bradley Maier, 51st Security Forces Squadron,
Airman Bradley Maier, 51st Security Forces Squadron, demonstrates using an M203 grenade launcher to Chief Master Sgt. James O’Neil, 51st Security Forces Squadron wing inspection team chief, during readiness exe... More
The Republic of Korea Air Force host a cultural event
The Republic of Korea Air Force host a cultural event at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 30, 2017. Both ROKAF and U.S. Air Force attended for an evening of entertainment before the start of the Vigila... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Enrique Verbera, a 35th Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Enrique Verbera, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, begins to unload essential cargo prior to VIGILANT ACE 18 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 1, 2017. The 35th ... More
Senior Airman Dennis Franco, 67th Fighter Squadron
Senior Airman Dennis Franco, 67th Fighter Squadron Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, performs a final check on an F-15 Eagle before turning it over to the next shift Nov. 2, 2015, at Gwangju Air Base, Repub... More
Capt. Stephen Hubatsek, 51st Medical Operations Squadron
Capt. Stephen Hubatsek, 51st Medical Operations Squadron clinical nurse, simulates giving a patient blood during the Vigilant Ace 16 exercise on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 3, 2015. The exercise is a... More
Capt. Regan Lyon, 51st Medical Operations Squadron
Capt. Regan Lyon, 51st Medical Operations Squadron emergency medical physician, briefs her team while simulating patient care during the Vigilant Ace 16 exercise on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 3, 201... More
Senior Airman Sang Chung, 51st Security Forces Squadron,
Senior Airman Sang Chung, 51st Security Forces Squadron, is detained during readiness exercise Vigilant Ace 16, on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 4, 2015. Chung, along with other Defenders and augmentee... More
Airmen from the 67th Fighter Squadron Aircraft Maintenance
Airmen from the 67th Fighter Squadron Aircraft Maintenance Unit inspect an F-15 Eagle after it arrives from Kadena Air Base, Japan, in support of Vigilant Ace 16 Nov. 2, 2015, at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of K... More
The Republic of Korea Air Force host a cultural event
The Republic of Korea Air Force host a cultural event at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 30, 2017. Both ROKAF and U.S. Air Force attended for an evening of entertainment before the start of the Vigila... More
Staff Sgt.Woodrow Walkup and Senior Airman Kameron
Staff Sgt.Woodrow Walkup and Senior Airman Kameron Whitener, 25th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew team members, prepare to load 30 millimeter rounds onto an A-10 Thunderbolt II during the Vigilant A... More
Staff Sgt. Jasmine Wilkerson, 51st Security Forces
Staff Sgt. Jasmine Wilkerson, 51st Security Forces Squadron, watches for opposing forces during a simulated attack during operational readiness exercise Vigilant Ace 16, on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov... More
U.S. Air Force and Army medical personnel participated
U.S. Air Force and Army medical personnel participated in a medical evacuation exercise as a part of the Vigilant Ace 16 peninsula wide exercise at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 3, 2015. More than 16... More
Staff Sgt. Michael Caruso, 51st Security Forces Squadron
Staff Sgt. Michael Caruso, 51st Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handler, and his partner Zody brave the cold nights of exercise Vigilant Ace 16 to man their assigned listening and observation post... More
Col. Douglas DeLaMater, 374th Airlift Wing commander,
Col. Douglas DeLaMater, 374th Airlift Wing commander, adjusts the throttle of a C-130 Hercules while flying over Japan, Nov. 5, 2015. DeLaMater flew the aircraft over Korea to perform a pallet drop as part of t... More
Navy Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Berris
Navy Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Berris Ball, with Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132 from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash., validates avionic component part numbers on the EA-18G Growler... More
Senior Airman Kameron Whitener and Airman 1st Class
Senior Airman Kameron Whitener and Airman 1st Class Brandon Jones, 25th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew team members, prepare to load 30 millimeter rounds onto an A-10 Thunderbolt II during the Vigi... More
An emptied smoke can sits during a simulated opposing
An emptied smoke can sits during a simulated opposing forces attack during readiness exercise Vigilant Ace 16 on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 4, 2015. Vigilant Ace 16 is a peninsula-wide exercise whic... More
A member of the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
A member of the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron tightens an engine panel on a C-130 Hercules during Vigilant Ace 16 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 2,2015. Vigilant Ace is a U.S.-Republic of Korea combined ... More
Airman 1st Class John Frerichs, 374th Aircraft Maintenance
Airman 1st Class John Frerichs, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron hydraulics system technician, searches for tools for a scheduled C-130 Hercules inspection during Vigilant Ace 16 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, N... More
The Republic of Korea Air Force host a cultural event
The Republic of Korea Air Force host a cultural event at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 30, 2017. Both ROKAF and U.S. Air Force attended for an evening of entertainment before the start of the Vigila... More
Staff Sgt. Christopher Uecker, 25th Aircraft Maintenance
Staff Sgt. Christopher Uecker, 25th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew team chief, tightens a guided bomb unit onto an A-10 Thunderbolt II during the Vigilant Ace 16 exercise on Osan Air Base, Republic... More
Airmen from the 25th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load
Airmen from the 25th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load munitions onto an A-10 Thunderbolt II during the Vigilant Ace 16 exercise on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 1, 2015. Exercises such as this help test ... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Lonnie Jessie, a 35th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Lonnie Jessie, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, waits to refuel an F-16 Fighting Falcon prior to VIGILANT ACE 18 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 1, 2017... More
Airmen 1st Class John Contreras, (left), and Marlon
Airmen 1st Class John Contreras, (left), and Marlon Alcampor, 51st Security Forces Squadron, watch for opposing forces during readiness exercise Vigilant Ace 16 on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 4, 2015... More
Airmen prepare seating in a C-130 Hercules during Vigilant
Airmen prepare seating in a C-130 Hercules during Vigilant Ace 16 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 2, 2015. Multiple C-130s were inspected, reconfigured and fueled in preparation of flights for Vigilant Ace 16, ... More
Defenders from the 51st Security Forces Squadron guard
Defenders from the 51st Security Forces Squadron guard a building perimeter from opposing forces throughout a simulated attack during readiness exercise Vigilant Ace 16, on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov... More
Fuels drive the fight North during Vigilant ACE 16
An 80th Fighter Squadron F-16 from Kunsan Air Base's 8th Fighter Wing receives fuel after returning from a sortie, Nov. 6, 2015. Airmen assigned to the 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels management flight a... More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish, 18th Wing
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish, 18th Wing commander, meets with Republic of Korea Air Force Brig. Gen. Junsik Kim, 1st Fighter Wing commander, about Kadena’s role and mission impact during exercise Vig... More
Airman 1st Class Jacob Hilley, 51st Security Forces
Airman 1st Class Jacob Hilley, 51st Security Forces Squadron member, acting as opposing forces, waits to fire on base defenders responding as reinforcements during exercise Vigilant Ace 16 at Osan Air Base, Rep... More
Airman 1st Class Benjamin Woolley, 51st Security Forces
Airman 1st Class Benjamin Woolley, 51st Security Forces Squadron member, acting as opposing forces, fires on base defenders responding as reinforcements during exercise Vigilant Ace 16 at Osan Air Base, Republi... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Nicholas Ward, a 35th Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Nicholas Ward, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintenance cell boss, walks down the flight line during VIGILANT ACE 18 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 5, 2017. The res... More
A 51st Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal
A 51st Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, measures the diameter of a simulated unexploded mortar round during exercise Vigilant Ace 16 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 6, 2... More
A 51st Security Forces Squadron defender arrests a
A 51st Security Forces Squadron defender arrests a member of the opposing force during readiness exercise Vigilant Ace 16, on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 4, 2015. The defenders used simulated attacks... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Christopher Moeller, the 13th
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Christopher Moeller, the 13th Fighter Squadron commander, throws up the “Panther Claw” during an in-processing brief during VIGILANT ACE 18 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 2, 2... More
Capt. Lauren Bosshardt, 51st Medical Operations Squadon
Capt. Lauren Bosshardt, 51st Medical Operations Squadon physician, similates inserting a breathing tube in a patient during the Vigilant Ace 16 exercise on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 3, 2015. Throug... More
Defenders from the 51st Security Forces Squadron search
Defenders from the 51st Security Forces Squadron search for opposing forces during readiness exercise Vigilant Ace 16 on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 4, 2015. Vigilant Ace 16 is a peninsula-wide exerc... More
Airman 1st Class Christopher Cook, 374th Aircraft
Airman 1st Class Christopher Cook, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, inspects a C-130 Hercules for obvious physical damage or leaks and to ensure all fasteners are sealed during Vigilant Ace 16 at... More
Defenders from the 51st Security Forces Squadron gather
Defenders from the 51st Security Forces Squadron gather for an outbrief after a simulated opposing forces attack during readiness exercise Vigilant Ace 16 on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 4, 2015. Vigi... More
The Republic of Korea Air Force host a cultural event
The Republic of Korea Air Force host a cultural event at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 30, 2017. Both ROKAF and U.S. Air Force attended for an evening of entertainment before the start of the Vigila... More
The Republic of Korea Air Force host a cultural event
The Republic of Korea Air Force host a cultural event at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 30, 2017. Both ROKAF and U.S. Air Force attended for an evening of entertainment before the start of the Vigila... More
Airmen from the 51st Medical Operations Squadron work
Airmen from the 51st Medical Operations Squadron work together to stabilize a patient during the Vigilant Ace 16 exercise on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 3, 2015. The MDOS, along with members from the... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Brittany Trimble, a 13th Fighter
U.S. Air Force Capt. Brittany Trimble, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, steps from her jet prior to VIGILANT ACE 18 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 30, 2017. VIGILANT ACE 18 tests t... More
Airman 1st Class Christopher Cook, 374th Aircraft
Airman 1st Class Christopher Cook, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, inspects a C-130 Hercules for any obvious physical damage or leaks and ensures all fasteners are sealed during Vigilant Ace 16 ... More
Capt. Nicolas Skordas, right, 51st Medical Operations
Capt. Nicolas Skordas, right, 51st Medical Operations Squadron orthopedic surgeon, checks vitals on Senior Airman Nicholas Burns, 51st Dental Squadron prophylactics technician, during readiness exercise Vigilan... More
Airman 1st Class John Contreras, 51st Security Forces
Airman 1st Class John Contreras, 51st Security Forces Squadron searches for opposing forces during readiness exercise Vigilant Ace 16 on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 4, 2015. Throughout the week-long,... More
Staff Sgt. Christopher Uecker, 25th Aircraft Maintenance
Staff Sgt. Christopher Uecker, 25th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew team chief, tightens arming wire on an A-10 Thunderbolt II during the Vigilant Ace 16 exercise on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea... More
Senior Airman Dennis Franco, 67th Fighter Squadron
Senior Airman Dennis Franco, 67th Fighter Squadron Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, performs after-maintenance checks on an F-15 Eagle Nov. 2, 2015, at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea. Vigilant Ace 16 ... More
Defenders from the 51st Security Forces Squadron guard
Defenders from the 51st Security Forces Squadron guard and defend against opposing forces throughout a simulated attack during readiness exercise Vigilant Ace 16, on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 4, 20... More
Staff Sgt. Christopher Uecker and Senior Airman Nathan
Staff Sgt. Christopher Uecker and Senior Airman Nathan Smith, 25th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew team members, drive a guided bomb unit to be loaded onto an A-10 Thunderbolt II during the Vigilant... More
Military working dog handlers move quickly to evacuate
Military working dog handlers move quickly to evacuate the MWDs during readiness exercise Vigilant Ace 16 on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 4, 2015. During the exercise, the handlers simulated a fire ou... More
Airmen from the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron of
Airmen from the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron of Kadena Air Base, Japan, test the extension of a K-Loader on the flight line during exercise Vigilant Ace 16 Nov. 4, 2015, at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Ko... More
U.S. Air Force and Army medical personnel participated
U.S. Air Force and Army medical personnel participated in a medical evacuation exercise as a part of the Vigilant Ace 16 peninsula wide exercise at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 5, 2015. The medical ... More
Senior Airman Adrian Robinson, 36th Airlift Squadron
Senior Airman Adrian Robinson, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, sits on top of a heavy equipment pallet while flying over Japan, Nov. 5, 2015. Dropping heavy equipment pallets allows aircrew to practice proced... More
Airmen with the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Airmen with the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 374th Logistical Readiness Squadron fuel a C-130 Hercules during Vigilant Ace 16 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 2, 2015. Airmen prepped multiple C-130s t... More