Beverly Midnight 13-03

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 36th Fighter Squadron takes off for the first combat sortie of Operational Readiness Exercise Beverly Midnight 13-03, as an F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 55th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron taxis for takeoff at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 6, 2013. During the week, Osan Airmen will be tested on their ability to utilize their chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear training, as well as administer self-aid and buddy-care during contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Sara Csurilla)

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Beverly Midnight 13-03

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 36th Fighter Squadron prepares to takes off for the first combat sortie of Operational Readiness Exercise Beverly Midnight 13-03 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 6, 2013. The week-long exercise tests Airmen’s abilities during a heightened state of readiness while providing combat ready forces for close air support, air strike control, forward air control-airborne, combat search and rescue, counter air and fire, and interdiction in the defense of the ROK. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Sara Csurilla)

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Beverly Midnight 13-03

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 36th Fighter Squadron takes off for the first combat sortie of Operational Readiness Exercise Beverly Midnight 13-03, as an F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 55th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron taxis for takeoff at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 6, 2013. Osan Airmen are in the fourth simulated wartime contingency exercise executed in 2013 that will test the base's ability to defend and execute the mission in a heightened state of readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Sara Csurilla)

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Beverly Midnight 13-03

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., takes off as one of the first combat sorties of Operational Readiness Exercise Beverly Midnight 13-03 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 6, 2013. The 55th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron arrived at Osan as part of the theater support package, and will be supporting operations during the week-long ORE. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Sara Csurilla)

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Beverly Midnight 13-03

Two F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 36th Fighter Squadron taxi down the flight line before taking off for the first combat sortie of Operational Readiness Exercise Beverly Midnight 13-03 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 6, 2013. This is Osan’s fourth simulated wartime contingency exercise in 2013 that will test the base’s ability to defend and execute the mission in a heightened state of readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Sara Csurilla)

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Beverly Midnight 13-03

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 36th Fighter Squadron taxis down the flight line before taking off as one of the combat sorties of Operational Readiness Exercise Beverly Midnight 13-03 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 6, 2013. The week-long exercise tests Airmen’s abilities during a heightened state of readiness while providing combat ready forces for close air support, air strike control, forward air control-airborne, combat search and rescue, counter air and fire, and interdiction in the defense of the ROK. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Sara Csurilla)

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Team Osan launches first sortie for BM 13-03

Published Aug. 6, 2013
By Staff Sgt. Sara Csurilla
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- As part of the fourth operational readiness exercise, Beverly Midnight 13-03, the 51st Fighter Wing launches its first combat sorties at of the week Aug. 6, 2013.

Osan provides combat ready forces for close air support, air strike control, forward air control-airborne, combat search and rescue, counter air and fire, and interdiction in the defense of the ROK.