U.S. Air Force Capt. Tyler Rico, 80th Fighter Squadron pilot, conducts a briefing to Republic of Korea Air Force pilots during a mission immersion at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, Oct. 4, 2023. The ROKAF pilots were given information from the 80th FS detailing how flight procedures and planning are conducted during normal and contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks) ()
KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- U.S. Air Force and Republic of Korea Air Force pilots convened for a mission immersion led by the 80th Fighter Squadron Oct. 4.
The 80th FS hosted more than 20 ROKAF pilots from the 38th Fighter Group, covering four informational objectives with subject matter experts skilled in each specific topic.
The immersion mission covered tactics and procedures conducted during contingency operations, giving ROKAF mission partners the opportunity to study 80th FS daily procedures, and strengthen interoperability of ROK-U.S. combined operations.
