Operation Vigilant Storm, a four-day training event from October 31 to November 4, is designed to enhance combat readiness and interoperability between the U.S. Air Force and some of its allies in the Asia-Pacific region.
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35 Lightning II from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, out of Iwakuni, Japan, parks at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct 31, 2022. (Courtesy: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)
Key Takeaways:
Operation Vigilant Storm is a large-scale, four-day joint air exercise (Oct 31-Nov 4) involving hundreds of U.S., South Korean, and Australian aircraft and thousands of service members.
The exercise aims to enhance combat readiness, interoperability, and strengthen the combined defense posture between the participating allies in the Asia-Pacific region.
North Korea has vehemently opposed the exercise, calling it an invasion rehearsal and threatening "more powerful follow-up measures," following recent ballistic missile launches.
The Pentagon is also closely monitoring North Korea's potential supply of arms to Russia, despite North Korean denials.
Operation Vigilant Storm, a four-day training exercise involving hundreds of aircraft and designed to enhance combat readiness and interoperability between the U.S. Air Force and some of its allies in the Asia-Pacific region.
The exercise is set to run from October 31 to November 4, and has already sparked opposition from North Korea’s Foreign Ministry.
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Michael Wildes holds a master’s degree in Logistics & Supply Chain Management, and a bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Science, both from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Previously, he worked at the university’s flight department as a Flight Check Airman, Assistant Training Manager, and Quality Assurance Mentor. He holds MEI, CFI & CFII ratings. Follow Michael on Twitter @Captainwildes.
