U.S. Air Force, U. S. Marine Corps, Japan Air Defense Force and Republic of Korea Air Force conduct show of force

Aircraft from the U.S. Air Force, U. S. Marine Corps, Japan Air Defense Force and Republic of Korea Air Force conduct a show of force flight south of the Demilitarization Zone in South Korea on Aug. 31, 2017. In response to North Korea’s recent intermediate range ballistic missile launch, the United States, Japan and Republic of Korea Air Force launched a first ever sequence bilateral mission with the U.S. Marine Corps in northeast Asia. The primary goal for this tri-integrated mission was to emphasize the combined ironclad commitment to the defense of Allies in the region and the U.S. homeland. It also enforced combined military readiness through an integrate mission to ensure all national leaders the regions viable and ready military options. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)

PHOTO BY: Staff Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III
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