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U.S. Air Force Expands F-16 'Super Squadron' Trial at Osan Air Base

Second phase approved to relocate 31 jets and 1,000 airmen from Kunsan to Osan this October, doubling the squadron size to 62 aircraft.

Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron and participating in 7th Air Force's Super Squadron test, park next to each other on the flight line at Osan Air Base, in Pyeongtaek, 60 kilometers south of Seoul, on March 19, 2025, in this photo provided by the 7th Air Force. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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Overview

  • The 7th Air Force will transfer 31 additional F-16 fighter jets and approximately 1,000 airmen from Kunsan Air Base to Osan Air Base starting October 2025.
  • This expansion marks the second phase of a yearlong trial testing the effectiveness of consolidating aircraft and personnel into larger 'Super Squadrons.'
  • Osan Air Base will house a total of 62 F-16s, following the relocation of nine jets during the first phase of the trial in 2024.
  • Lt. Gen. David Iverson stated that early data shows improvements in combat readiness and capability, though logistical challenges remain.
  • Kunsan Air Base will continue its role as a key site for training and rotational deployments despite the reduced F-16 presence.