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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kaaiakea Kaopuiki, Cobra weapons load crew chief, inspects a training missile during Buddy Squadron 25-3, at Jungwon Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 10, 2024.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kaaiakea Kaopuiki, Cobra weapons load crew chief, inspects a training missile during Buddy Squadron 25-3, at Jungwon Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 10, 2024. Buddy Squadron provides the opportunity to assess the ability to generate and sustain combat airpower from dispersed locations in support of joint force objectives. (Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Serrano)

Members of the Wolf Pack traveled to Jungwon Air Base, Republic of Korea, to participate in Buddy Squadron 25-3 from Dec. 9-13, 2024. Buddy Squadron is a regular joint training exercise between the U.S. and ROKAF used as an opportunity to build trust, introduce new tactics and exchange ideas among pilots, maintenance technicians and support personnel from both partner countries.

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