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        Policy UpdatesNewsroomReoptimizationBIOGRAPHIESAF Senior Leaders      VIGILANT ACE 1835th FW relocates for Vigilant Ace 18
                        
                        
                        An F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 13th Fighter Squadron taxis to a hardened aircraft shelter prior to the start of Vigilant Ace 18 at Osan Air Base, South Korea, Nov. 30, 2017. Vigilant Ace 18 is an annual flying exercise encompassing more than 12,000 personnel on the Korean Peninsula executed Dec. 4 – 8, 2017. More than 280 Airmen and 18 F-16s from the 35th Fighter Wing areparticipating in the exercise, further developing readiness and interoperability within the Indo-Asia- Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
                
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                        Staff Sgt. Enrique Verbera, 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, begins to unload essential cargo prior to Vigilant Ace 18 at Osan Air Base, South Korea, Dec. 1, 2017. The 35th Fighter Wing relocated more than 280 personnel and 18 F-16 Fighting Falcons to further enhance the wing’s “fight tonight” capability during the annual exercise held across the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
                
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                        Capt. Brittany Trimble, 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, steps from her jet prior to Vigilant Ace 18 at Osan Air Base, South Korea, Nov. 30, 2017. Vigilant Ace 18 tests the abilities of 35th Fighter Wing pilots, maintainers and other supporting agencies to exercise rapid regional response within the Indo-Asia- Pacific region and sustain operations away from home station. Vigilant Ace 18 is an annual flying exercise encompassing more than 12,000 personnel on the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)
                
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35th FW relocates for Vigilant Ace 18Published Dec. 6, 2017
                    
                    
                    35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
            **OSAN AIR BASE, South Korea (AFNS)  --**The 35th Fighter Wing relocated 18 F-16 Fighting Falcons and more than 280 personnel to participate in Vigilant Ace 18, an annual flying exercise at Osan Air Base, South Korea, occurring Dec. 4 - 8, 2017. 
The exercise tests the readiness of 35th FW Airmen to rapidly respond within the Indo-Asia-Pacific region and enhance interoperability with allies and sister services across the Korean Peninsula, while sustaining operations away from home station. 
“Overall, this exercise will help identify shortfalls our fighter squadron would endure if we had to relocate to [South Korea] during a real-world scenario,” said 1st Lt. Michael Mayclin, 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 pilot. “We want to safely execute our ‘Wild Weasel’ mission set during our time here, while further learning about our role within the Pacific.”
During the relocation, both pilots and maintainers focused on a seamless operational transition from Misawa AB to Osan AB.
“Our number one priority ensures bed-down procedures, or getting equipment and personnel in the right location, are completed and will sufficiently support the mission for immediate operational use,” said Capt. Gabriel Byrd, 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit officer in charge. “It is important to find and correct errors during a simulated exercise versus a real-world wartime contingency.”
Alongside the 35th FW, Airmen with the 51st FW at Osan AB received realistic training in-processing Airmen from another unit. 
“There are very few differences between receiving forces and cargo during Vigilant Ace 18 and during a wartime environment,” said Staff Sgt. David Mayo, 51st Maintenance Group unit reception monitor. “If we are flying by the seat of our pants when a real-world scenario occurs, a lot of time and effort will be wasted, potentially costing lives. This exercise forces us to be flexible and accommodate the needs of incoming units.”
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