U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Francis Atchoe, 51st Force Support Squadron augmentee right, in-processes an augmentee for exercise Freedom Shield 25 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 1, 2025. Exercise Freedom Shield 25 is a regularly conducted training designed to test command and control elements within U.S. Forces Korea. As part of the exercise, augmentees from across the U.S. Air and Space Force were transported, in-processed and housed at Osan, validating several agile combat employment capabilities and illustrating the air component’s ability to maneuver forces. (Staff Sgt. Jason W. Cochran, U.S. Air Force)
OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Personnel across Seventh Air Force are participating in large-scale, realistic training to strengthen interoperability, reinforce the ROK-U.S. combined defense posture and increase combat readiness.
Airmen from other units arrived to Osan Air Base to serve as augmentees in support of training operations.
