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  • KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Staff Sgt. Peter Abernethy, 8th Communications Squadron, reconfigures local positions for enhanced terminal voice switch, or ETVS with the assistance of Tech. Sgt. Thomas Ferguson II July 3 at the base's new radar approach and control, or RAPCON facility. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Steven R. Doty)

    Kunsan opens new joint RAPCON facility

    Leadership from both the 8th Fighter Wing and Republic of Korea Air Force christened Kunsan's newest facility during a ceremony July 9 here as part of the base's plan to replace aging infrastructure.   The latest upgrade was given to the 8th Operations Support Squadron's radar approach and control, or RAPCON organization. RAPCON Airmen are charged
  • KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Col. CQ "Wolf" Brown, 8th Fighter Wing commander, greets 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron "Triple Nickel" maintainers as they depart a C-17 Globemaster III July 8. The C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, airlifted more than 40 maintainers and equipment from the 555th EFS as part of their air expeditionary force requirements. More than 10 F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the Triple Nickel arrived July 7. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephen Collier)

    Aviano maintainers touch down at Kunsan

  • KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Senior Airman Kara Thornton, 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, marshals in a "Triple Nickel" F-16 Fighting Falcon from the squadron July 7. More than 10 aircraft assigned to 555th EFS arrived here from Alaska after being hampered by poor weather conditions. The Triple Nickel is deployed to Kunsan as part of a force posture adjustment in the Northeast Asia region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephen Collier)

    Last Triple Nickel aircraft arrive at Wolf Pack

  • NEAR GWANGJU, Republic of Korea -- Korean emergency responders clean up the scene of this accident after a blue pickup truck (pictured here) was involved in an accident with an 18-wheeler semi truck. Two Airmen, Capt. Thomas Filosi and Staff Sgt. Andrew Quinn, responded to the accident, performing Self Aid Buddy Care to the driver of the pickup, who was thrown through the windshield. Both Airmen are assigned to the 8th Maintenance Squadron at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Thomas Filosi)

    Airmen perform buddy care to Korean national

    Most memories of the 4th of July are parades, barbecues and fireworks. For two Airmen assigned here their memories of Independence Day this year are assisting a total stranger who was in a life-threatening traffic accident. The two Airmen were driving back to Kunsan from Gwang Yang port after escorting a munitions convey when they drove past an
  • KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Senior Airman Peter Mellon and Army Staff Sgt. Thea Sm, American Forces Network-Kunsan (left) battle Airmen First Class Eddie Morell and Chad Hoing during the Fourth of July boat race here. The base celebrated the U.S.'s 231st birthday. Festivities included a watermelon-eating contest, float parade and fireworks show. Airmen Morell and Hoing are assigned to the 8th Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Darcie Ibidapo)

    Wolf Pack celebrates Fourth of July

  • KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Staff Sgt. Luke Lucas, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron, NCOIC of the base lock shop, was recognized as the "Pride of the Pack recently." (U.S. Air Force photo/SrA Steve Doty)

    Pride of the Pack: Staff Sgt. Luke Lucas

    Staff Sgt. Luke Lucas from the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron was selected as the 8th Fighter Wing's Pride of the Pack for the week of July 2. Each week the 8th Fighter Wing commander recognizes one member of the Wolf Pack by awarding them with a Pride of the Pack certificate for their stellar commitment to excellence and superior mission
  • JEONJU, Republic of Korea-- Republic of Korea Air Forces hosted a cultural tour for more then 40 ROKAF and 8th Fighter Wing Wolf Pack Airmen in Jeonju June 28th. Activities included visiting the Jeonju Traditional Culture Center, eating Korean cuisine and touring the Sori Art Center. (Photo by ROKAF Senior Master Sgt. Yongsik Choi)

    ROKAF, Wolf Pack participate in Korean Culture tour

  • KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Col. Michael "Phoenix" Kucej, 8th Maintenance Group commander, addresses the group after assuming command July 2 here. Colonel Kuceg is the former deputy commander of the 57th Maintenance Group at Nellis AFB, Nev. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Steven R. Doty)

    New ‘Phoenix’ takes reins at MXG

    Airmen in formation, F-16 Fighting Falcons on display and words of wisdom from the "Wolf" greeted the 8th Maintenance Group's newest commander during the group's assumption of command ceremony July 2 here. Col. Michael "Phoenix" Kucej assumed command of the group from Col. John Morley. Colonel Kucej is the former deputy commander of the 57th

  • Headquarters, United States Forces Korea 50th Anniversary Proclamation

    Fifty years ago today on July 1, 1957, United States Forces Korea headquarters was established to serve as a joint planning headquarters for United States forces serving on the Korean Peninsula. Under the command of General George H. Decker, United States Army, this headquarters was tangible evidence of the American commitment to the Republic of
  • KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --Chief Master Sgt Eric Harmon, 8th Medical Group superintendent, acting Command Chief, provides advice to Senior Airman Steven Doty, Airman Committed to Excellence association president during a bowling match June 23, here. The match was a result of a challenge between Chief Harmon and Airman Doty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt Darcie Ibidapo)

    Airmen at Wolf Pack ‘Committed to Excellence’

    Their name says it all. Junior-enlisted Airmen, each 'Committed to Excellence,' reflecting the name of their organization with the acronym 'A.C.E.' and working to make the lives of their fellow Wolf Pack Airmen a little bit better each day. The organization, serving Kunsan now for only a few years, has grown by leaps and bounds. From a group
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