Buddy Squadron Connects Airmen to Mission
U.S. Air Force Capt. Makoa Tyndall, 25th Fighter Squadron director of staff, explains the A-10C Thunderbolt II cockpit features to Tech. Sgt. Dean Sigismundo, 51st Communications Squadron quality assurance noncommissioned officer in charge, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 6, 2023. The Buddy Squadron program bolsters the mission by fostering cross-functional understanding and collaboration among Airmen from diverse offices and roles. This enables a broader perspective on operations within the 51st Fighter Wing, promoting enhanced teamwork and efficiency in achieving shared objectives. The mission of the 51st Fighter Wing is to provide combat-ready forces for close air support, air strike control and forward air control in the defense of the Republic of Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)