51st SFS trains to protect Osan

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Austin Geter, opposing forces (OPPFOR) member, operates a drone during a training event at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 13, 2022. Geter, playing the role of OPPFOR, flew the drone to test the 51st Security Forces Squadron’s ability to spot and respond to an enemy drone sighting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)

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51st SFS trains to protect Osan

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jordan Locke, 51st Security Forces Squadron defender, calls in a possible drone sighting during a training scenario at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 13, 2022. The scenario trained defenders on their ability to identify and effectively respond to a drone sighting and possible enemy movements. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)

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51st SFS trains to protect Osan

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Damian Johnson, 51st Security Forces Squadron defender, scans his area of responsibility during a “Defend the Base” training scenario at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 13, 2022. The training scenario is part of a week-long training event that tested airmen’s ability to execute combat taskings in contested and degraded areas of operations. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)

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51st SFS trains to protect Osan

Defenders assigned to the 51st Security Forces Squadron respond to a drone sighting during a “Defend the Base” training scenario at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 13, 2022. The training scenario is part of a week-long training event that assessed the 51st Fighter Wings ability to respond and operate in a combat environment. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)

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51st SFS trains to protect Osan

Published Sept. 15, 2022
By Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --

During a “Defend the Base” training scenario, 51st Security Forces Squadron members acting as opposing forces utilized drones to test Airmen's ability to spot and respond to enemy movements and tactics. The training scenario is part of a week-long training event that assessed the 51st Fighter Wings ability to respond and operate in a combat environment.