An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron (FS) taxis on the runway before flight during a training mission at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 28, 2022. The 36th FS regularly conducts training missions to increase readiness and to enable pilots to utilize strategies to increase their lethality in combat situations.

 

U.S. Air Force Capt. Trevor Schmidt, 36th Fighter Squadron (FS) pilot, performs pre-flight checks on an F-16 Fighting Falcon before a training mission at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 28, 2022. The 36th FS regularly conducts training missions to increase readiness and enable pilots to utilize strategies to increase their lethality in combat situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)
U.S. Air Force Capt. Trevor Schmidt, 36th Fighter Squadron (FS) pilot, performs pre-flight checks on an F-16 Fighting Falcon before a training mission at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 28, 2022. The 36th FS regularly conducts training missions to increase readiness and enable pilots to utilize strategies to increase their lethality in combat situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

 

U.S. Air Force Capt.’s Trevor Schmidt and Boston Nimmer, 36th Fighter Squadron (FS) pilots walk on the flightline before a training mission at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 28, 2022. The 36th FS prepares for and executes immediate combat operations focused on the defense of the Republic of Korea and regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)