KUNSAN AIR BASE, South Korea — U.S. and Republic of Korea air force commanders conducted a Friendship Flight over the Republic of Korea on October 27, 2026, as part of the Freedom Flag 26-2 exercise, demonstrating integrated flying operations between the two allies.
The formation included U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Mark Marshall, commander of the 35th Fighter Squadron, flying an F-16 Fighting Falcon, and Lt. Gen. David Shoemaker, Seventh Air Force commander, flying an F-15K Slam Eagle alongside a Republic of Korea Air Force pilot. Also participating was Republic of Korea Air Force Lt. Gen. Jun-sun Cha, Air Force Operations Command commander.
The flight was part of the Freedom Flag 26-2 exercise, which brings together U.S. and ROK forces for combined training. The Friendship Flight showcased how the air forces of the United States and Republic of Korea integrate directly during flying operations, reflecting the strong operational partnership between the two nations.
Content Credentials were issued for imagery of the event, documented as Image 11 of 14.
