The arrival of the F-16s marked a significant step forward in modernizing the 51st Fighter Wing aircraft and strengthening the U.S. Air Force’s regional combat readiness. The 51st Fighter Wing ...

The new F-16s will significantly modernize the 51st Fighter Wing at Osan AB. The transferred “Vipers,” as F-16s are also called, come equipped with the Post-Block Integration ...

While no new swing-wing aircraft are being built, several aircraft of this design remain in service, including the MiG-23, MiG-27, and the venerable Rockwell B-1 Lancer of the United States Air Force.

Matthew Gaetke led the 8th Fighter Wing from November 2023 to June 2024, before handing the reins to Kasarskis and moving on to serve as chief of operations for U.S. Forces Korea at Camp Humphreys.