Osan launches first simulated combat sortie for BM 16-01
A crew chief prepares to taxi an F-16 Fighting Falcon for one of the first simulated combat sorties of exercise Beverly Midnight 16-01 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 9, 2016. The week-long exercise is designed to test Osan Airmen’s ability 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 by Staff Sgt. Rachelle Coleman/Released)