Osan hosts SEL exchange alongside ROKAF partners

U.S. Air Force and Republic of Korea Air Force senior enlisted leaders (SEL) pose for a group photo after a bomb-building demonstration for an Exchange at Osan Air Base, ROK, May 1, 2023. The SEL exchange normally occurs on a yearly basis, but due to COVID-19 it did not take place for the last three years. The event is dedicated to building relationships and a bridge of collaboration between the two partners. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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Osan hosts SEL exchange alongside ROKAF partners

U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II and F-16 Fighting Falcon are prepared for a bomb-building demonstration during a senior enlisted leaders (SEL) exchange at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 1, 2023. The SEL exchange normally occurs on a yearly basis, but due to COVID-19 it did not take place for the last three years. The event is dedicated to building relationships and a bridge of collaboration between the two partners. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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Osan hosts SEL exchange alongside ROKAF partners

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. John Alsvig, 51st Fighter Wing command chief, greets other senior enlisted leaders (SEL) before engaging in an exchange with Republic of Korea counterparts at Osan Air Base, ROK, May 1, 2023. The exchange normally occurs on a yearly basis, but due to COVID-19 it did not take place for the last three years. The event is dedicated to building relationships and a bridge of collaboration between the two partners. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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Osan hosts SEL exchange alongside ROKAF partners

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Roderick Quinto, 6th Intelligence Squadron senior enlisted leader (SEL), provides an event overview to other U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Force SELs after completing an A-10C Thunderbolt II familiarization tour during an exchange at Osan Air Base, ROK, May 1, 2023. The SEL exchange normally occurs on a yearly basis, but due to COVID-19 it did not take place for the last three years. The event is dedicated to building relationships and a bridge of collaboration between the two partners. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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Osan hosts SEL exchange alongside ROKAF partners

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Samuel Sutterfield conducts a bomb-building demonstration for a U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Force senior enlisted leader (SEL) exchange at Osan Air Base, ROK, May 1, 2023. The SEL exchange normally occurs on a yearly basis, but due to COVID-19 it did not take place for the last three years. The event is dedicated to building relationships and a bridge of collaboration between the two partners. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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Osan hosts SEL exchange alongside ROKAF partners

Republic of Korea Air Force senior enlisted leaders (SEL) take turns showcasing their bomb-building characteristics to U.S. counterparts during a bomb-building demonstration as part of an exchange at Osan Air Base, ROK, May 1, 2023. The SEL exchange normally occurs on a yearly basis, but due to COVID-19 it did not take place for the last three years. The event is dedicated to building relationships and a bridge of collaboration between the two partners. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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Osan hosts SEL exchange alongside ROKAF partners

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joe Gutierrez, 51st Maintenance Group weapons squadron lead crew member, briefs U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Force senior enlisted leaders (SEL) during a bomb-building demonstration for an exchange at Osan Air Base, ROK, May 1, 2023. The SEL exchange normally occurs on a yearly basis, but due to COVID-19 it did not take place for the last three years. The event is dedicated to building relationships and a bridge of collaboration between the two partners. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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Osan hosts SEL exchange alongside ROKAF partners

Republic of Korea Air Force senior enlisted leaders (SEL) volunteer to attach a weapon to an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a bomb-building demonstration for an exchange at Osan Air Base, ROK, May 1, 2023. The SEL exchange normally occurs on a yearly basis, but due to COVID-19 it did not take place for the last three years. The event is dedicated to building relationships and a bridge of collaboration between the two partners. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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Osan hosts SEL exchange alongside ROKAF partners

Republic of Korea Air Force senior enlisted leaders (SEL), size-up the 30mm cannon on an A-10C Thunderbolt II during a bomb-building demonstration for an exchange at Osan Air Base, ROK, May 1, 2023. The SEL exchange normally occurs on a yearly basis, but due to COVID-19 it did not take place for the last three years. The event is dedicated to building relationships and a bridge of collaboration between the two partners. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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Osan hosts SEL exchange alongside ROKAF partners

Republic of Korea Air Force senior enlisted leaders (SEL) volunteer to attach a weapon to an A-10C Thunderbolt II during a bomb-building demonstration for an exchange at Osan Air Base, ROK, May 1, 2023. The SEL exchange normally occurs on a yearly basis, but due to COVID-19 it did not take place for the last three years. The event is dedicated to building relationships and a bridge of collaboration between the two partners. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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Osan hosts SEL exchange alongside ROKAF partners

Published May 2, 2023
By Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- U.S. Air Force and Republic of Korea Air Force senior enlisted leaders (SEL) pose for a group photo after a bomb-building demonstration for an Exchange at Osan Air Base, ROK, May 1, 2023. The SEL exchange normally occurs on a yearly basis, but due to COVID-19 it did not take place for the last three years. The event is dedicated to building relationships and a bridge of collaboration between the two partners. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

Osan hosts SEL exchange alongside ROKAF partners

Published May 2, 2023
By Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs