36th FGS: Keeping F-16s combat ready

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mark Garza, 36th Fighter Generation Squadron aircraft inspection journeyman, adjusts his headlamp while conducting routine maintenance on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 6, 2023. Maintaining the F-16s assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron is the primary responsibility of the 36th FGS. Keeping these F-16s in operational condition enables the 36th FS to fulfill the mission of the 51st Fighter Wing to safeguard the skies over the ROK. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Sjoberg)

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36th FGS: Keeping F-16s combat ready

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman John Johnson, 36th Fighter Generation Squadron advanced avionics technician, conducts routine maintenance on F-16 Fighting Falcon avionics at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sep. 6, 2023. The 36th FGS is responsible for maintaining F-16’s assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron. The advanced avionics integrated into the F-16s flown by the 36th Fighter Squadron are pivotal in ensuring their capacity to uphold air superiority, respond adeptly to diverse mission scenarios, and support the defense of 51 million people living in the ROK. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Sjoberg)

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36th FGS: Keeping F-16s combat ready

From the left, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alchenaan Raines, 36th Fighter Generation Squadron aircraft inspection apprentice, Staff Sgt. Mark Garza, 36th FGS aircraft inspection journeyman, and Airman 1st Class Reid Widmann, 36th FGS aircraft inspection apprentice, conduct routine maintenance on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 6, 2023. The 36th FGS holds a crucial role in advancing pilot training and development within the 36th Fighter Squadron by maintaining the operational readiness of their aircraft. This training keeps 36 FS pilots agile, sharp, and fully prepared to defend the ROK. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Sjoberg)

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36th FGS: Keeping F-16s combat ready

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brent Parkhurst, left, and Kole Miller, both 36th Fighter Generation Squadron aircraft inspection journeymen, conduct routine maintenance on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 6, 2023. The 36th FGS takes on the crucial task of maintaining the F-16s assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron. These jets undergo routine maintenance to ensure the 36th FS is always mission-ready and combat-capable. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Sjoberg)

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36th FGS: Keeping F-16s combat ready

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brent Parkhurst, left, and Kole Miller, both 36th Fighter Generation Squadron aircraft inspection journeymen, conduct routine maintenance on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 6, 2023. The aircraft maintenance experts of the 36th FGS ensure the F-16s from the 36th Fighter Squadron are at peak performance, always prepared to defend and deter any threat to Osan AB or the ROK. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Sjoberg)

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36th FGS: Keeping F-16s combat ready

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman John Johnson, 36th Fighter Generation Squadron advanced avionics technician, conducts routine maintenance on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sep. 6, 2023. Maintaining the F-16 avionics significantly enhances the 36th Fighter Squadron’s ability to maintain air superiority, respond effectively to a wide range of mission requirements and contribute to maintaining stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Sjoberg)

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36th FGS: Keeping F-16s combat ready

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman John Johnson, 36th Fighter Generation Squadron advanced avionics technician, conducts routine maintenance on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 6, 2023. The F-16s flown by the 36th Fighter Squadron are equipped with advanced avionics, enabling them to establish a formidable deterrent presence in the skies over the ROK. The avionics Airmen are crucial to the F-16 mission, providing advanced navigation, communication, and targeting capabilities, enhancing the aircraft's situational awareness and combat effectiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Sjoberg)

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36th FGS: Keeping F-16s combat ready

Published Sept. 8, 2023
By Staff Sgt. Thomas Sjoberg
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mark Garza, 36th Fighter Generation Squadron aircraft inspection journeyman, adjusts his headlamp while conducting routine maintenance on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 6, 2023. Maintaining the F-16s assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron is the primary responsibility of the 36th FGS. Keeping these F-16s in operational condition enables the 36th FS to fulfill the mission of the 51st Fighter Wing to safeguard the skies over the ROK. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Sjoberg)