"We are extremely proud of the long-standing partnership that exists between our two countries as we work to maintain peace and stability in Korea," U.S. Air Force Col. William McKibban, commanding officer for the 51st Fighter Wing, said in the event announcement.
"This event is a great way for us to reinforce that relationship as well as express our deep appreciation to the Korean public for their hospitality and cooperation over the past several decades," McKibban said.
The air show -- which is returning after a six-year hiatus -- is scheduled to include aerial demonstrations by U.S. and Republic of Korea military while "highlighting and celebrating the enduring partnership between the two nation," officials with the 51st Fighter Wing said.
"The air show will also celebrate and honor the legacy of the 51st FW's A-10 Thunderbolt II units, the 25th Fighter Squadron and 25th Fighter Generation Squadron," 51st Fighter Wing officials said.
"This will mark one of the last public displays of the A-10 in Korea before its departure by October 2025," they added.
The U.S. Pacific Air Force's F-16 Viper Demonstration Team from Misawa Air Base in Japan is scheduled to perform during the air show, which will include F-16 Fighting Falcon, A-10 Thunderbolt II, U-2 Dragon Lady and other aircraft from the U.S. Air Force and Republic of Korea Air Force.
The military air show is scheduled May 10 and 11 at the Osan Air Base in South Korea, which is located 48 miles south of the demilitarized zone that separates South Korea and North Korea.
The U.S. Air Force created the Osan Air Base in 1950 and has based the 51st Fighter Wing there ever since.
The fighter wing is tasked with providing mission-ready aircrews for combat operations with 24 squadrons based at Osan that are armed with F-16, A-10 and C-12 airlift aircraft.
The air show will occur for the first time in six years and is free and open to the public.
The last air show was held in 2019 and featured aerial performances by the Republic of Korea Air Force Black Eagles and U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon and A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft and their aircrews.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in January said North Korea no longer will seek reunification with South Korea, which he called a "hostile country" while saying the two nations are "belligerents at war."
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