Crimson smoke: 51st CES participates in Ulchi Freedom Shield 24

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Steven Brost, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, dons protective gear during Ulchi Freedom Shield 24 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 18, 2024. The 51st CES firefighters support the 51st Fighter Wing mission by ensuring the safety of personnel, equipment and facilities. Routine training is essential for the 51st Fighter Wing Airmen to refine their warfighting proficiencies through practical application, concurrently enhancing their ability to respond skillfully to contingencies. UFS24 is an annual combined exercise conducted in support of the U.S.-ROK Mutual Defense Treaty that highlights the U.S. commitment to the alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sabrina Fuller-Judd)

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Crimson smoke: 51st CES participates in Ulchi Freedom Shield 24

A U.S. Air Force firefighter's equipment rests on the ground after completing the simulated fire training during Ulchi Freedom Shield 24 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 18, 2024. The training builds overall job proficiencies by testing Airmen's capabilities within a controlled environment. Training events like UFS 24 demonstrate the U.S.’s commitment to the ROK and reinforce regional stability within the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. UFS24 is an annual combined exercise conducted in support of the U.S.-ROK Mutual Defense Treaty that highlights the U.S. commitment to the alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sabrina Fuller-Judd)

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Crimson smoke: 51st CES participates in Ulchi Freedom Shield 24

U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron pack up equipment after a simulated fire training during Ulchi Freedom Shield 24 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 18, 2024. Routine training is essential for 51st Fighter Wing Airmen to refine their warfighting proficiencies through practical application, concurrently enhancing their ability to respond skillfully to contingencies. UFS24 is an annual combined exercise conducted in support of the U.S.-ROK Mutual Defense Treaty that highlights the U.S. commitment to the alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sabrina Fuller-Judd)

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Crimson smoke: 51st CES participates in Ulchi Freedom Shield 24

U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron secure gear after extinguishing a simulated fire while being evaluated by a wing inspection team member during Ulchi Freedom Shield 24 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 18, 2024. Training is conducted throughout the year to generate combat airpower at a moment’s notice, affirming the commitment to the ROK remains ironclad and ensures regional stability throughout the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. UFS24 is an annual combined exercise conducted in support of the U.S.-ROK Mutual Defense Treaty that highlights the U.S. commitment to the alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sabrina Fuller-Judd)

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Crimson smoke: 51st CES participates in Ulchi Freedom Shield 24

U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron await instruction after extinguishing a simulated fire during Ulchi Freedom Shield 24 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 18, 2024. After completing the training, the firefighters were briefed on their performance addressing the importance of remaining vigilant and ensuring the safety of personnel and assets. Training events like UFS 24 demonstrate the U.S.’s commitment to the ROK and reinforce regional stability within the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. UFS24 is an annual combined exercise conducted in support of the U.S.-ROK Mutual Defense Treaty that highlights the U.S. commitment to the alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sabrina Fuller-Judd)

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Crimson smoke: 51st CES participates in Ulchi Freedom Shield 24

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Steven Brost, left, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, performs a buddy check for another firefighter before engaging a simulated fire during Ulchi Freedom Shield 24 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 18, 2024. The purpose behind a buddy check is to ensure protective gear is properly worn and secure to limit the injury of personnel. Training is conducted throughout the year to generate combat airpower at a moment’s notice, affirming the commitment to the ROK remains ironclad and ensures regional stability throughout the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. UFS24 is an annual combined exercise conducted in support of the U.S.-ROK Mutual Defense Treaty that highlights the U.S. commitment to the alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sabrina Fuller-Judd)

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Crimson smoke: 51st CES participates in Ulchi Freedom Shield 24

U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron engage a simulated fire, while a wing inspection team member evaluates their responses, during Ulchi Freedom Shield 24 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 18, 2024. The WIT provides feedback during simulated scenarios enabling military members to proficiently execute the mission. Airmen effectively protected and sustained operations by staying equipped, trained, and organized during UFS 24, exhibiting the 51st FW’s "Fight Tonight" mission. UFS24 is an annual combined exercise conducted in support of the U.S.-ROK Mutual Defense Treaty that highlights the U.S. commitment to the alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sabrina Fuller-Judd)

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Crimson smoke: 51st CES participates in Ulchi Freedom Shield 24

U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron unlock a door to extinguish a simulated fire during Ulchi Freedom Shield 24 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 18, 2024. The training provided 51st CES crew members the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills essential for contingency operations. UFS24 is an annual combined exercise conducted in support of the U.S.-ROK Mutual Defense Treaty that highlights the U.S. commitment to the alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sabrina Fuller-Judd)

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Crimson smoke: 51st CES participates in Ulchi Freedom Shield 24

Published Aug. 21, 2024
By Senior Airman Sabrina Fuller-Judd
51st Fighter Wing

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --

U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron extinguish a simulated fire during Ulchi Freedom Shield 24 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 18, 2024. The training provided 51st CES crew members the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills essential for contingency operations. Training events like UFS 24 demonstrate the 51st Fighter Wing’s commitment to the ROK and reinforce regional stability within the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sabrina Fuller-Judd)