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- Thanks for joining us.

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I'm Staff Sergeant Mariko Frazee.

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US and Republic of Korea navies conducted a combined

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maritime operation east of the Korean peninsula.

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The operation was in response

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to recent North Korean provocations designed

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to send a strong message of unified resolve

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against continuing acts of North Korean aggression.

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The US guided missile destroyer, USS Spruance,

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joined Republic of Korea destroyers, submarines,

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and anti-submarine helicopters and P3 patrol aircraft

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to highlight the unified naval force capabilities.

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Rear Admiral Brad Cooper, commander

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of US Naval Forces, Korea stated

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that this operation showcases the unwavering strength

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and resolve of both navies and they are by their side today

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at sea and will remain so

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to defend against North Korea's unprovoked

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acts of aggression.

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While a show of force took place at sea,

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air power on the peninsula did the same

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for the local community.

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Staff Sergeant Daryn Murphy brings us to the flight line

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at Osan Air Base.

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- [ Daryn] A big part of the mission

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^of the 51st fighter wing is to work with allies

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^to guard the freedom of the Republic of Korea.

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^The 51st also works to make strong relationships

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even stronger by hosting more than 80,000 at Air Power Day.

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^- We brought in a huge crowd this afternoon and yesterday,

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^and they kind of got to see what the US military is like

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as well as the Korean military.

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- [Daryn] Air Power Day lasted the whole weekend

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and featured the three Fs of an airshow; food, fun,

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and really, really fast.

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- We liked seeing the F-16s when they went up like

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^really, really, really, really high.

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^That was my favorite part.

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^I got, like, chills up my back.

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It was so awesome.

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- [Daryn] This was the first Air Power Day in four years

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but leaders say they hope to make it a yearly event.

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Air Force Staff Sergeant Daryn Murphy, Osan Air Base, Korea.

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- That does it for this news break.

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