He rejoined the Air Force as a wing commander during the Korean War, taking charge of RAAF Station Schofields in September 1950, before commencing jet training in March the following year.
He rejoined the Air Force as a wing commander on the outbreak of the Korean War in June 1950. Steege assumed command of RAAF Station Schofields, New South Wales, in September 1950, and commenced a jet training course at RAAF Station Williamtown the following year.