Pilot Conducts Focused Check Before Mission

Kunsan Air Base Crew Prepares Falcon for Flight

Jet Inspection
Air Force Col. Kathryn “Wolf” Gaetke conducts preflight inspections on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, on Nov. 21, 2025. The checks ensure the aircraft’s readiness and safety before operations, reflecting the precision and discipline required for frontline air missions.
Credit: Air Force Senior Airman Karissa Dick