18th Wing commander visits Gwangju Air Base

Republic of Korea Air Force Brig. Gen. Junsik Kim, 1st Fighter Wing commander, greets U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish, 18th Wing commander, during his visit Nov. 5, 2015, at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea. Vigilant Ace is part of a continuous exercise program designed to enhance readiness of U.S. and ROK forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)

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18th Wing commander visits Gwangju Air Base

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish, 18th Wing commander, meets with Republic of Korea Air Force Brig. Gen. Junsik Kim, 1st Fighter Wing commander, about Kadena’s role and mission impact during exercise Vigilant Ace 16 Nov. 5, 2015, at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea. Vigilant Ace is a regularly scheduled exercise meant to increase familiarity between the ROKAF and U.S. militaries. As the ‘Keystone’ of the Pacific, Kadena’s Airmen help ensure peace, security and stability in the Northeast Asia region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)

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18th Wing commander visits Gwangju Air Base

Pilot instructors from the Republic of Korea 1st Fighter wing show U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish, 18th Wing commander, a T-50 flight simulator Nov. 5, 2015, at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea. Cornish visited Gwangju AB to assess the 18th Wing’s mission capability during exercise Vigilant Ace 16. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)

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18th Wing commander visits Gwangju Air Base

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish, 18th Wing commander, visits deployed Kadena Airmen to review their progress during exercise Vigilant Ace 16 Nov. 5, 2015, at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea. Vigilant Ace is a regularly scheduled exercise meant to increase familiarity between the ROKAF and U.S. militaries. As the ‘Keystone’ of the Pacific, Kadena’s Airmen help ensure peace, security and stability in the Northeast Asia region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)

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18th Wing commander visits Gwangju Air Base

Published Nov. 6, 2015
By Senior Airman Omari Bernard
18th Wing Public Affairs

GWANGJU AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish, 18th Wing commander, visited Gwangju Nov. 5 to inspect team Kadena's progress during exercise Vigilant Ace 16.

During his visit, Cornish spoke with the leadership of Republic of Korea Air Force's Gwangju Air Base and pilots from the 67th Fighter Squadron about mission capabilities, operations and effects of the exercise on the community.

Cadre from the 18th Wing briefed the commander about the base standup and day to day operations from bare base facilities to a fully functioning operating point. Vigilant Ace is a regularly scheduled exercise meant to increase familiarity between the ROKAF and U.S. militaries. As the 'Keystone' of the Pacific, Kadena's Airmen help ensure peace, security and stability in the Northeast Asia region.