Bugging in BM24-1; Airmen train relocating facilities

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Austin Witt, left, and Ronnie Porter, 51st Operations Support Squadron air traffic controllers, set up operations in an alternate facility during Beverly Midnight 24-1 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 29, 2024. During this scenario, the radar approach control section of the 51st OSS experienced a cyberattack and all electronics were unusable; all members practiced relocating and reestablishing operations in an alternate facility. BM24-1 is a routine training event that tests the military capabilities across the peninsula, allowing combined and joint training at both the operational and tactical levels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Aubree Owens)

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Bugging in BM24-1; Airmen train relocating facilities

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Nicole McConnell, 51st Operations Support Squadron radar approach control assistant chief controller, receives simulated information requiring her section to relocate to an alternate duty location during Beverly Midnight 24-1, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 29, 2024. During the scenario, the RAPCON section of the 51st OSS suffered a cyberattack and all electronics were unusable requiring all members to relocate and reestablish operations in an alternate facility. BM24-1 is a routine training event that tests the military capabilities across the peninsula, allowing combined and joint training at both the operational and tactical levels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Aubree Owens)

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Bugging in BM24-1; Airmen train relocating facilities

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 51st Operations Support Squadron debrief after conducting a simulated “bugout” and relocating to an alternate duty location during Beverly Midnight 24-1 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 29, 2024. The 51st Fighter Wing continuously trains to maintain the high level of full-spectrum readiness required to execute the mission proficiently and effectively. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Aubree Owens)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Austin Witt, 51st Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, carries Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear while relocating to an alternate duty location during Beverly Midnight 24-1 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 29, 2024. As the most forward deployed permanently based wing in the Air Force, the 51st Fighter Wing is charged with providing mission-ready Airmen to execute combat operations and receive follow-on forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Aubree Owens)

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Bugging in BM24-1; Airmen train relocating facilities

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Javier Gonzalez, 51st Operations Support Squadron radar approach control air traffic watch supervisor, grips his headset as he prepares to relocate to an alternate duty location during Beverly Midnight 24-1 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 29, 2024. Members in RAPCON with the 51st OSS were notified of a simulated cyberattack and practiced relocating and reestablishing operations in an alternate facility. The 51st Fighter Wing continuously trains to maintain the high level of full-spectrum readiness required to execute the mission proficiently and effectively. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Aubree Owens)

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Bugging in BM24-1; Airmen train relocating facilities

Published Jan. 29, 2024
By Staff Sgt. Aubree Owens
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --

U.S. Air Force radar approach control Airmen with the 51st Operations Support Squadron conduct a “bugout” and relocate to an alternate duty location during Beverly Midnight 24-1 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 29, 2024. During the scenario, the RAPCON section of the 51st OSS suffered a cyberattack and all electronics were unusable, therefore, all members practiced relocating and reestablishing operations in an alternate facility. BM24-1 is a routine training event that tests the military capabilities across the peninsula, allowing combined and joint training at both the operational and tactical levels. (U.S. Air Force photos by Staff Sgt. Aubree Owens)