Ulchi Freedom Guardian 2013 strengthens ties between U.S.- ROK militaries
Republic of Korea Air Force 2nd Lt. Jae Joo Sung (foreground) monitors a global positioning system and satellite communications link in the Air Operations Center at Osan Air Base, ROK, Aug. 19, 2013, during Ulchi Freedom Guardian 2013. (Left to right) ROKAF Capt. Kyun Woo Hong and ROKAF Lt. Col. Hyeon Seock Jeon, along with U.S. Air Force Capt. Michael Crum, look on during the annual exercise designed to ensure readiness to defend the ROK and sustain the capabilities that strengthen the ROK-U.S. Alliance. Hong, Jeon and Sung are assigned to the Space Coordination Team and Crum is assigned to the 701st Combat Operations Squadron, March Air Reserve Base, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Sheila deVera)