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U.S. Air Force Capt. Christian Alvarado, 25th Fighter Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot, enters the aircraft, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea.

U.S. Air Force Capt. Christian Alvarado, 25th Fighter Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot, enters the aircraft, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 21, 2025. Alvarado was preparing to depart to Wonju Air Base to participate in a Buddy Squadron training with ROK Air Force counterparts. (Staff Sgt. Jason W. Cochran, U.S. Air Force)

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- U.S. Air Force Capt. Christian Alvarado, 25th Fighter Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot, enters the aircraft, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 21, 2025. Alvarado was preparing to depart to Wonju Air Base to participate in a Buddy Squadron training with ROK Air Force counterparts.

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