DEFENDER is the Army’s largest annual opportunity to exercise moving personnel and equipment into theater across modes for initial and follow-on operations critical to Large Scale Combat Operations. Led by U.S. Army Europe and Africa, the exercise focuses on the strategic deployment of CONUS-based forces, employment of Army Prepositioned Stock and follow-on exercises demonstrating lethality and interoperability with Allies and partners

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Video by Cpl. Ryan Ulibarri
KFT 23 Continues: U.S. Air Force 25th Fighter Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea Conduct Flight Operations at Gwangju Air Base for Korea Flying Training 23 (B-Roll)
1st Marine Aircraft Wing
April 29, 2023 | 2:03
U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft with 25th Fighter Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, conduct flight operations to support Fiscal Year 2023 Korea Flying Training at Gwangju AB, ROK, April 24, 2023. KFT 23 is a combined training event focused on tactical execution of combat missions to maintain military readiness and is part of the ROK-U.S. alliance’s routine, annual training program. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Ryan Ulibarri)
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35 FS F-16s arrive at KFT 23
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35 FS F-16s arrive at KFT 23
25 FS A-10s arrive at KFT 23
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25 FS A-10s arrive at KFT 23
U.S. Air Force, Marines conduct operations during KFT 23
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U.S. Air Force, Marines conduct operations during KFT 23
U.S. A-10, F-16 support to KFT 23
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U.S. A-10, F-16 support to KFT 23
U.S. F-16, F/A-18 and F-35B fighters support KFT 23
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U.S. F-16, F/A-18 and F-35B fighters support KFT 23
8FW F-16 support to KFT 23
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8FW F-16 support to KFT 23
8FW F-16 operations in support of KFT 23
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8FW F-16 operations in support of KFT 23
Korea Flying Training 2023
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Korea Flying Training 2023
KFT Begins: Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115, and U.S. Air Force 8th Fighter Wing Conduct Flight Operations at Gwangju Air Base for Korea Flying Training 23 (B-Roll)
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KFT Begins: Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115, and U.S. Air Force 8th Fighter Wing Conduct Flight Operations at Gwangju Air Base for Korea Flying Training 23 (B-Roll)
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242 and Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 Conduct Flight Operations at Gwangju Air Base for Korea Flying Training 23 (B-Roll)
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Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242 and Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 Conduct Flight Operations at Gwangju Air Base for Korea Flying Training 23 (B-Roll)
KFT Continues: Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115, and U.S. Air Force 8th Fighter Wing Conduct Flight Operations at Gwangju Air Base for Korea Flying Training 23 (B-Roll)
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KFT Continues: Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115, and U.S. Air Force 8th Fighter Wing Conduct Flight Operations at Gwangju Air Base for Korea Flying Training 23 (B-Roll)
KFT23: 4th and 5th Gen aircraft arrive to South Korea
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KFT23: 4th and 5th Gen aircraft arrive to South Korea
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KFT 23 Continues: U.S. Air Force 25th Fighter Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea Conduct Flight Operations at Gwangju Air Base for Korea Flying Training 23 (B-Roll)
KFT 23 Continues: U.S. Air Force 25th Fighter Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea Conduct Flight Operations at Gwangju Air Base for Korea Flying Training 23 (B-Roll)
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242 and Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 arrive at Gwangju Air Base for Korea Flying Training 23 (B-Roll)
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Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242 and Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 arrive at Gwangju Air Base for Korea Flying Training 23 (B-Roll)
8th Fighter Wing Arrives at Gwangju Air Base for Korea Flying Training 2023 (B-Roll)
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8th Fighter Wing Arrives at Gwangju Air Base for Korea Flying Training 2023 (B-Roll)
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