25th FS stays ready to Fight Tonight

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron taxis to the runway at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 31, 2023. The 25th FS holds the distinction of being the foremost close air support fighter squadron on the Korean Peninsula. The A-10 excels in low-speed, low-altitude maneuvers, making it a highly accurate and survivable platform for precise weapons delivery near the front lines during potential conflicts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Sjoberg)

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25th FS stays ready to Fight Tonight

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Airman 1st Class Mathew Ledbeter, 25th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, directs an A-10C Thunderbolt II before takeoff at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 31, 2023. 25th FGS Crew chiefs maintain and ensure the preparedness of 25th FS aircraft for immediate combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Sjoberg)

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U.S. Air Force. Capt. John Kauffman, 25th Fighter Squadron pilot, prepares to taxi to the runway at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 31, 2023. Aerial training missions enable the 51st Fighter Wing to cultivate highly skilled warriors dedicated to safeguarding the ROK and promoting regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Sjoberg)

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25th FS stays ready to Fight Tonight

U.S. Air Force Capt. John Kauffman, 25th Fighter Squadron pilot, taxis to the runway at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 31, 2023. The 25th FS conducts daily aerial training missions to enhance skills and proficiencies, strengthening its defensive posture in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Sjoberg)

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25th FS stays ready to Fight Tonight

U.S. Air Force Capt. John Kauffman, 25th Fighter Squadron pilot, taxis to the runway at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 31, 2023. The 25th FS conducts daily aerial training missions to enhance skills and proficiencies, strengthening its defensive posture in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Sjoberg)

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U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt IIs assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron taxi to the runway at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 31, 2023. The A-10 was designed for close air support of friendly ground troops, engaging armored vehicles and tanks, and providing quick-action support against enemy ground forces. At the 51st Fighter Wing, the 25th FS and the A-10 play a crucial role in the defense of Osan AB and the ROK. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Sjoberg)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Jacob Stafford, 25th Fighter Squadron pilot, prepares to taxi to the runway at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 31, 2023. The 25th FS conducts daily training sorties with the A-10C Thunderbolt II to maintain mission-capable and highly skilled pilots. The A-10 has the capacity to withstand direct hits from armor-piercing and high-explosive projectiles up to 23mm, significantly bolstering its survivability, and ensuring it remains ready to effectively execute combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Sjoberg)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Matthew Ledbeter, 25th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, conducts preflight checks with Capt. Jacob Stafford, 25th Fighter Squadron pilot, on an A-10C Thunderbolt II at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 31, 2023. The 25th FGS Crew chiefs are responsible for aircraft maintenance, inspection, and readiness, ensuring that 25th FS aircraft are in proper working order and always ready to fight tonight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Sjoberg)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Jacob Stafford, 25th Fighter Squadron pilot, buckles in prior to takeoff at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 31, 2023. The 25th FS conducts multiple aerial training missions per day to enhance their skills and bolster a defensive posture within the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Sjoberg)

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25th FS stays ready to Fight Tonight

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jacob Stafford, 25th Fighter Squadron pilot, conducts preflight checks before a routine training mission at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 31, 2023. Preflight checks ensure aircraft are properly configured and adequately prepared to execute the mission of the 51st Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Sjoberg)

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25th FS stays ready to Fight Tonight

Published Sept. 7, 2023
By Staff Sgt. Thomas Sjoberg
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron taxis to the runway at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 31, 2023. The 25th FS holds the distinction of being the foremost close air support fighter squadron on the Korean Peninsula. The A-10 excels in low-speed, low-altitude maneuvers, making it a highly accurate and survivable platform for precise weapons delivery near the front lines during potential conflicts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Sjoberg)