BM24-1 kicks off; 51st SFS practices base defense

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jihyuk Kim, 51st Security Forces Squadron ground intelligence non-commissioned officer in charge, simulates as opposing forces while operating a drone during Beverly Midnight 24-1 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 28, 2024. During the scenario, the 51st SFS Defenders were required to counter the drone and maintain base defense. 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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BM24-1 kicks off; 51st SFS practices base defense

A drone carrying an unexploded ordnance is flown by simulated opposing forces during Beverly Midnight 24-1 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 28, 2024. The 51st Security Forces Squadron Defenders used this scenario as an opportunity to train on base defense as operation of unmanned aircraft systems on military installations is prohibited. The Defenders continuously train to maintain the high level of full-spectrum readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Aubree Owens)

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BM24-1 kicks off; 51st SFS practices base defense

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgts. Alberto Rodriguez and Raven Fiorelli, 51st Security Forces Defenders, detain a member of simulated opposing forces during Beverly Midnight 24-1 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 28, 2024. 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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BM24-1 kicks off; 51st SFS practices base defense

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Raven Fiorelli, 51st Security Forces Squadron physical security non-commissioned officer in charge, communicates over a radio during Beverly Midnight 24-1 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 28, 2024. 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. 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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BM24-1 kicks off; 51st SFS practices base defense

Published Jan. 30, 2024
By Staff Sgt. Aubree Owens
51st Fighter Wing

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --

A drone carrying an unexploded ordnance is flown by simulated opposing forces during Beverly Midnight 24-1 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 28, 2024. The 51st Security Forces Squadron Defenders used this scenario as an opportunity to train on base defense as operation of unmanned aircraft systems on military installations is prohibited. The Defenders continuously train to maintain the high level of full-spectrum readiness. (U.S. Air Force photos by Staff Sgt. Aubree Owens)