On the Day of the Air Force Chief's Resignation, Student Pilots Hold Drinking Dinner

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[Asia Economy Yang Nak-gyu, Military Specialist Reporter]Student pilots belonging to the Air Force 3rd Training Flight Group in Sacheon, Gyeongnam, were caught holding a gathering in violation of COVID-19 quarantine guidelines.

According to military officials on the 8th, 12 student pilots from the 3rd Training Flight Group were found to have celebrated their first solo flight on the evening of the 4th by having dinner and drinking alcohol within the base. This was the same day that former Air Force Chief of Staff Lee Seong-yong resigned in connection with the death of a non-commissioned officer who was a victim of sexual harassment.

Student pilots are prohibited from drinking alcohol during their training period. Additionally, under quarantine guidelines, gatherings of five or more for dinner require prior notification to the base, which was violated in this case.

An Air Force official stated, "The 3rd Training Flight Group's Inspection and Safety Office plans to punish the student pilots caught for violating COVID-19 quarantine guidelines and the student pilots' code of conduct."

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