PACAF Viper Demo supports Osan Air Power Days media day promoting U.S.-ROK partnership

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  • By Tech. Sgt. Peter Reft
  • 35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --  

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Leaders from the U.S. Air Force and Republic of Korea Air Force Operations Command conduct a media day as part of Osan Air Power Days 2025, May 9, 2025, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. By showcasing U.S. Air Force aerial capabilities and U.S.-ROK interoperability through a large-scale event, the 51st Fighter Wing reaffirms its commitment to maintaining peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and throughout the broader Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Peter Reft)
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Leaders from the U.S. Air Force and Republic of Korea Air Force Operations Command conduct a media day as part of Osan Air Power Days 2025, May 9, 2025, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. By showcasing U.S. Air Force aerial capabilities and U.S.-ROK interoperability through a large-scale event, the 51st Fighter Wing reaffirms its commitment to maintaining peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and throughout the broader Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Peter Reft)

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U.S. Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team, Staff Sgt. Cassaundra Truax, engine specialist, Senior Airman Sara MacGowan, avionics specialist, and Senior Airman Matthew Flores, electrical and engineering specialist, strike a pose after an F-16 Fighting Falcon aerial demonstration flight during a media day as part of Osan Air Power Days 2025, May 9, 2025, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The demonstration team’s primary mission is to inspire goodwill and promote positive relations between the U.S. and partner nations across the Indo-Pacific region by showcasing displays of F-16 combat prowess and dedication to U.S. Air Force core values. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Peter Reft)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Ethan “Bantam” Smith, Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team pilot, taxis on the flight line in an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 51st Fighter Wing during a media day as part of Osan Air Power Days 2025, May 9, 2025, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The PACAF Demonstration Team showcased the F-16’s capabilities in support of 7th Air Force’s Super Squadron test, an initiative designed to optimize combat force generation and increase readiness by consolidating aircraft and personnel into a single large unit. This test aims to enhance the combat effectiveness of the ROK-U.S. Alliance and expand sortie generation capacity across the Korean Theater of Operations in support of regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Peter Reft)

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Members of the press document a U.S. Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team aerial performance during a media day as part of Osan Air Power Days 2025, May 9, 2025, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. By showcasing U.S. Air Force aerial capabilities and U.S.-ROK interoperability through a large-scale event, the 51st Fighter Wing reaffirms its commitment to maintaining peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and throughout the broader Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Peter Reft)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Ethan “Bantam” Smith, Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team pilot, performs high-intensity aerial maneuvers in an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 51st Fighter Wing during a media day as part of Osan Air Power Days 2025, May 9, 2025, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The PACAF Demonstration Team showcased the F-16’s capabilities in support of 7th Air Force’s Super Squadron test, an initiative designed to optimize combat force generation and increase readiness by consolidating aircraft and personnel into a single large unit. This test aims to enhance the combat effectiveness of the ROK-U.S. Alliance and expand sortie generation capacity across the Korean Theater of Operations in support of regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Peter Reft)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Ethan “Bantam” Smith, Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team pilot, performs high-intensity aerial maneuvers in an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 51st Fighter Wing during a media day as part of Osan Air Power Days 2025, May 9, 2025, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The PACAF Demonstration Team showcased the F-16’s capabilities in support of 7th Air Force’s Super Squadron test, an initiative designed to optimize combat force generation and increase readiness by consolidating aircraft and personnel into a single large unit. This test aims to enhance the combat effectiveness of the ROK-U.S. Alliance and expand sortie generation capacity across the Korean Theater of Operations in support of regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Peter Reft)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Ethan “Bantam” Smith, Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team pilot, performs high-intensity aerial maneuvers in an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 51st Fighter Wing during a media day as part of Osan Air Power Days 2025, May 9, 2025, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The PACAF Demonstration Team showcased the F-16’s capabilities in support of 7th Air Force’s Super Squadron test, an initiative designed to optimize combat force generation and increase readiness by consolidating aircraft and personnel into a single large unit. This test aims to enhance the combat effectiveness of the ROK-U.S. Alliance and expand sortie generation capacity across the Korean Theater of Operations in support of regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Peter Reft)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Ethan “Bantam” Smith, Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team pilot, performs high-intensity aerial maneuvers in an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 51st Fighter Wing during a media day as part of Osan Air Power Days 2025, May 9, 2025, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The PACAF Demonstration Team showcased the F-16’s capabilities in support of 7th Air Force’s Super Squadron test, an initiative designed to optimize combat force generation and increase readiness by consolidating aircraft and personnel into a single large unit. This test aims to enhance the combat effectiveness of the ROK-U.S. Alliance and expand sortie generation capacity across the Korean Theater of Operations in support of regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Peter Reft)

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Videographers from various news agencies attend a media conference hosted by U.S. Air Force and Republic of Korea Air Force Operations Command leaders during Osan Air Power Days 2025, May 9, 2025, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The two-day air show showcases the 51st Fighter Wing’s capabilities and its partnership with the ROK Air Force, highlighting their shared commitment to security on the Korean Peninsula and peace in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Peter Reft)

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Leaders from the U.S. Air Force and Republic of Korea Air Force Operations Command conduct a media day as part of Osan Air Power Days 2025, May 9, 2025, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Commanders spoke with reporters to highlight the upcoming airshow and underscore the strength of the U.S.-ROK alliance and future efforts to modernize defense capabilities together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Peter Reft)

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