51st SFS and ROKA

Airman 1st Class Andrew Stankiewicz, 51st Security Forces Squadron entry controller, receives final instructions before sitting down inside the back of a Republic of Korea Army truck Aug. 18, 2015, near Pyeongtaek, South Korea. Members of the 51st SFS and ROKA worked together to perform multiple patrols throughout the day as part of the readiness exercise Beverly Midnight 15-03. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)

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Osan Defenders train with ROK army

Defenders from the 51st Security Forces Squadron and Republic of Korea army soldiers from the 4th Battalion 169th Regiment, set out for a training area outside Osan Air Base, ROK, Aug. 19, 2015. The Airmen and ROK soldiers practiced joint missions during the readiness exercise Beverly Midnight 15-03. The joint exercise helped prepare Airmen and soldiers through various combat strategies in the event of enemy attack. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kristin High)

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Osan Defenders train with ROK army

Defenders from the 51st Security Forces Squadron and Republic of Korea army soldiers from the 4th Battalion 169th Regiment, set out for a training area outside Osan Air Base, ROK, Aug. 19, 2015. The Airmen and ROK soldiers practiced joint missions during the readiness exercise Beverly Midnight 15-03. The joint exercise helped prepare Airmen and soldiers through various combat strategies in the event of enemy attack. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kristin High)

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51st SFS and ROKA

Republic of Korea Army Specialist Changhyeop Lee, shakes hands with Airman 1st Class Donte Estes, 51st Security Forces Squadron patrolman, Aug. 18, 2015, near Pyeongtaek, South Korea. Members of the 51st SFS and ROKA worked together to perform multiple patrols during the simulated exercise in an effort to bolster combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)

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51st SFS and ROKA

A Republic of Korea Army truck with both 51st Security Forces Squadron and ROKA members in the back sits beneath a road Aug. 18, 2015, near Pyeongtaek, South Korea. Members of the 51st SFS and ROKA worked together to perform multiple patrols during the simulated exercise in an effort to bolster combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)

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51st SFS and ROKA

Senior Airman Cody Hooker, 51st Security Forces Squadron patrolman, looks behind himself before continuing an exercise patrol Aug. 18, 2015, near Pyeongtaek, South Korea. Members of the 51st SFS and Republic of Korea Army worked together to perform multiple patrols during the simulated exercise in an effort to bolster combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)

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51st SFS and ROKA

From left, Republic of Korea Army Capt. Munhu Choi, commander, Specialist Changhyeop Lee, ROKA translator, and Senior Airman Winter Harris, 51st Security Forces Squadron area supervisor, discuss patrol plans during an exercise simulation Aug. 18, 2015, near Pyeongtaek, South Korea. These combined forces enhance the ability of American and South Korean forces to make swift and coordinated tactical responses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)

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51st SFS and ROKA

51st Security Forces Squadron and Republic of Korea Army members ride inside the back of a truck during an exercise simulation patrol Aug. 18, 2015, near Pyeongtaek, South Korea. The readiness exercise Beverly Midnight 15-03 fosters a collaborative working environment that helps develop members for simulated combined operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)

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51st SFS and ROKA

51st Security Forces Squadron and Republic of Korea Army members discuss patrol plans during an exercise simulation Aug. 18, 2015, near Pyeongtaek, South Korea. These combined forces enhance the ability of American and South Korean forces to make swift and coordinated tactical responses in the event of an emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)

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51st SFS and ROKA

A Republic of Korea Army soldier waits with other combined operations participants before a simulated assault Aug. 18, 2015, near Pyeongtaek, South Korea. Members of the 51st SFS and ROKA worked together to perform multiple patrols throughout the day as part of the readiness exercise Beverly Midnight 15-03. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)

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Osan Defenders train with ROK army

Defenders from the 51st Security Forces Squadron and Republic of Korea army soldiers from the 4th Battalion 169th Regiment, patrol during a joint mission as part of readiness exercise Beverly Midnight 15-03 in a training area outside Osan Air Base, ROK, Aug. 18, 2015. The 51st SFS and the ROKA trained together to enhance cooperation and ensure integration between the services is as smooth as possible during wartime contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kristin High)

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Osan Defenders train with ROK army

Capt. Moon Hu Choi, Republic of Korea army 4th Battalion 169th Regiment soldier, signals to ROKA soldiers and 51st Security Forces Squadron Defenders, during a joint mission as part of readiness exercise Beverly Midnight 15-03 in a training area outside Osan Air Base, ROK, Aug. 18, 2015. Throughout the mission, the Airmen and soldiers search for opposition forces role players, intended to simulate potential real-world conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kristin High)

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51st SFS and ROKA

Members of a combined U.S. Air Force and Republic of Korea Army tactical response team patrol along the perimeter of an area during an exercise simulation Aug. 18, 2015, near Pyeongtaek, South Korea. Members of the 51st Security Forces Squadron and ROKA worked together throughout the day in an effort to bolster combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)

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Osan Defenders train with ROK army

Republic of Korea army soldiers and 51st Security Forces Squadron defenders, cross over c-wire during a joint mission as part of readiness exercise Beverly Midnight 15-03 in a training area outside Osan Air Base, ROK, Aug. 18, 2015. The exercise focuses on readiness, testing Osan’s wartime procedures, and realistically looking at our ability to defend the base, execute operations and receive follow-on forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kristin High)

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Osan Defenders train with ROK army

An airman from the 51st Security Forces Squadron and Republic of Korea army soldiers 4th Battalion 169th Regiment, search for opposition forces role players during a joint mission as part of readiness exercise Beverly Midnight 15-03 in a training area outside Osan Air Base, ROK, Aug. 18, 2015. In a real-world operation, the 51st SFS would be responsible for securing the immediate area around the base to help keep the 51st Fighter Wing’s mission up and running. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kristin High)

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Osan Defenders train with ROK army

Airman 1st Class Donte Estes, 51st Security Forces Squadron patrolman, and Republic of Korea army soldiers from the 4th Battalion 169th Regiment, search for opposition forces role players during a joint mission as part of readiness exercise Beverly Midnight 15-03 in a training area outside Osan Air Base, ROK, Aug. 18, 2015. The mission required integrated communication between the two nations to simulate real-world conditions in the event of enemy attack. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kristin High)

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Osan Defenders train with ROK army

Airman 1st Class Donte Estes, 51st Security Forces Squadron patrolman, and a Republic of Korea army soldier, 4th Battalion 169th Regiment, provide cover during a joint mission as part of readiness exercise, Beverly Midnight 15-03, in a training area outside Osan Air Base, ROK, Aug. 18, 2015. Joint training exercises allow the 51st SFS to share their skills and knowledge of the region surrounding the base with their ROKA counterparts. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kristin High)

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Osan Defenders train with ROK army

Airman 1st Class Donte Estes, 51st Security Forces Squadron patrolman, provides cover during a joint mission as part of readiness exercise Beverly Midnight 15-03 in a training area outside Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 18, 2015. In a real-world operation, the 51st SFS would be responsible for securing the immediate area around the base to help keep the 51st Fighter Wing’s mission up and running. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kristin High)

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Osan Defenders train with ROK army

Airman 1st Class Donte Estes, 51st Security Forces Squadron patrolman, makes hand signals to his fire team during a joint mission as part of readiness exercise Beverly Midnight 15-03 in a training area outside Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 18, 2015. The ROK army teams up with the 51st SFS to conduct various training scenarios to practice communication and various tactical strategies in the event of a real world incident. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kristin High)

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Osan Defenders train with ROK army

Republic of Korea army soldiers, 4th Battalion 169th Regiment, escort opposition forces during a joint mission as part of readiness exercise Beverly Midnight 15-03 in a training area outside Osan Air Base, ROK, Aug. 18, 2015. During the exercise, ROKA soldiers and 51st Security Forces Squadron defenders participated in scenarios potential to real-world wartime operational conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kristin High)

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Osan Defenders train with ROK army

Simulated opposition forces are escorted during a joint mission in a training area outside Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 18, 2015. The joint mission conducted was part of readiness exercise Beverly Midnight 15-03. This exercise helps identify areas where procedures should be changed or equipment added in order to enhance the emergency response capabilities. The joint mission focuses on communication between the 51st Security Forces Squadron defenders and ROK army soldiers. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Kristin High)

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Osan Defenders train with ROK army

Airmen from the 51st Security Forces Squadron guard simulated opposition forces role players during a joint mission in a training area outside Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 18, 2015. The mission was part of readiness exercise Beverly Midnight 15-03. In a real-world operation, the 51st SFS would be responsible for securing the immediate area around the base to help keep the 51st Fighter Wing’s mission up and running. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kristin High)

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Osan Defenders train with ROK army

Published Aug. 21, 2015