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  • PBD-720 allows groups to merge precious resources

    Kunsan squadrons are merging their commander's support staff as part of Air Force Smart Operations-21 initiatives to overcome manning cuts directed by Presidential Budget Directive, or PBD-720.   Squadrons across the 8th Fighter Wing, under the planned cuts, are merging, and in some cases, have merged their collective information managers and

  • Kunsan Airman found dead identified

    An Airman found dead in his dorm room May 8 has been identified.   Tech. Sgt. Michael Cook, 8th Communications Squadron, was found by members of his unit after he failed to report to duty the morning of May 8.   The active-duty non-commissioned officer's death is currently under investigation. Members of the 8th Security Forces Squadron and the Air
  • KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea May 7, 2007 -- Staff Sgt. Daniel Romero, 16th Electronic Warfare Squadron electronic warfare journeyman, sets up a test box on the tail of an 8th Fighter Wing F-16 May 7 during a Combat Shield electronic warfare systems diagnostic. Combat Shield is primarily responsible for assisting wing commanders in determining a unit's level of electronic warfare readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephen Collier)

    'Combat Shield' helps Wolf Pack reinforce electronic warfare capabilities

    The 8th Fighter Wing "Wolf Pack" initiated Combat Shield May 7 as part of the wing's ability to maintain a constant deterrent against North Korean aggression.  Combat Shield, an electronic warfare assessment program hosted by the 53rd Electronic Warfare Group, based at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., primarily assists wing commanders in determining a

  • Kunsan Airman found dead in dormitory

    A technical sergeant with the 8th Communications Squadron was found dead in their dorm room, building 522 May 8.  The Airman's name is being withheld pending next of kin notification.  Air Force officials are investigating the incident.
  • GUNSAN CITY, Republic of Korea Dec. 26, 2006 -- No one can escape the confines of a mall and Gunsan City is no exception. Airman stationed at Kunsan Air Base can check out the several clothing stores and restaurants at the Yest shopping street. Airmen can also take advantage of the Lotte Cinema complex next door. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephen Collier)

    New bus tour helps new Kunsan Airmen see community

    It was sort of confusing for Airman 1st Class Joel Rivera. The hongul written everywhere definitely didn't help him much. And trying to get to the bus station would be difficult, except this Airman had an invaluable resource to take advantage of.  Airman Rivera, assigned to the 8th Communications Squadron, is one of the first Wolf Pack members to
  • The warrior ethos is the foundation of what it means to be an Airman. It is a hardiness of spirit, and moral and physical courage. (U.S. Air Force illustration/Mike Carabajal)

    Air Force fosters "warrior ethos" in all Airmen

    Whether it's the recent changes to basic military training, continual preparation for deployments, engaging in combat or new and better uniforms, Air Force leaders are instilling a warrior mindset in Airmen. That warrior ethos -- the foundation of what it means to be an Airman -- traces its roots to the era when the Air Force first became an

  • Airmen!

    As newspaper headlines scream about the "failure of generalship", and the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) somberly ponders testimonies about the "broken Army", a quiet revolution is underway in the United States Air Force: a fundamental revitalization of America's youngest Service's warfighting ethos. The United States Air Force is commonly
  • Staff Sergeant Kamau Joseph, non-commissioned officer in charge of TRICARE, 8th Medical Support Squadron, was awarded a Pride of the Pack certificate May 3 for his stellar commitment to excellence and superior mission accomplishment. The certificates are awarded weekly to the Wolf Pack's top performers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Darcie Ibidapo.)

    Pride of the Pack: Staff Sergeant Kamau Joseph

    Staff Sergeant Kamau O. Joseph was selected as the Pride of the Pack for the week of May 7. 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 accomplishment. Here are some of Sergeant Joseph's

  • Maintenance professionals honored for 2006

    A vocal crowd of Airmen from across the maintenance group and other units across the base honored the 2006 Maintenance Professionals of the Year at a banquet April 27 in Hangar 3 here. More than 400 Airmen chanting squadron slogans at the tops of their lungs seen the "best of the best" recognized for the work accomplished day in and day out keeping
  • KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea April 23, 2007 -- Hip hop artist Sean P performs hit song 'Snap Yo Fingers' for a crowd of more than 150 Airmen April 23 at the Loring Club here. Sean P and the Heavyweights performed for Wolf Pack members as part of a Morale, Welfare and Recreation, Armed Forces and Navy Entertainment-sponsored venue. Sean P and the Heavyweight's trip also took them to several other United States Forces Korea installations, including Camp Casey, Camp Eagle and Yongsan Garrison. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Darnell Cannady)

    Hip-hop artist Sean P entertains Wolf Pack

    More than 150 Wolf Pack members were treated to the fresh sounds of Atlanta hip hop artist Sean P and his group the Heavyweights April 23 at the Loring Club.  Sean P and his group, sponsored by Morale, Welfare and Recreation, Armed Forces and Navy Entertainment, kicked off the night with hits "Snap Yo Fingers" and "Do It To It." Before the concert,
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  • PBD-720 allows groups to merge precious resources

    Kunsan squadrons are merging their commander's support staff as part of Air Force Smart Operations-21 initiatives to overcome manning cuts directed by Presidential Budget Directive, or PBD-720.   Squadrons across the 8th Fighter Wing, under the planned cuts, are merging, and in some cases, have merged their collective information managers and

  • Kunsan Airman found dead identified

    An Airman found dead in his dorm room May 8 has been identified.   Tech. Sgt. Michael Cook, 8th Communications Squadron, was found by members of his unit after he failed to report to duty the morning of May 8.   The active-duty non-commissioned officer's death is currently under investigation. Members of the 8th Security Forces Squadron and the Air
  • KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea May 7, 2007 -- Staff Sgt. Daniel Romero, 16th Electronic Warfare Squadron electronic warfare journeyman, sets up a test box on the tail of an 8th Fighter Wing F-16 May 7 during a Combat Shield electronic warfare systems diagnostic. Combat Shield is primarily responsible for assisting wing commanders in determining a unit's level of electronic warfare readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephen Collier)

    'Combat Shield' helps Wolf Pack reinforce electronic warfare capabilities

    The 8th Fighter Wing "Wolf Pack" initiated Combat Shield May 7 as part of the wing's ability to maintain a constant deterrent against North Korean aggression.  Combat Shield, an electronic warfare assessment program hosted by the 53rd Electronic Warfare Group, based at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., primarily assists wing commanders in determining a

  • Kunsan Airman found dead in dormitory

    A technical sergeant with the 8th Communications Squadron was found dead in their dorm room, building 522 May 8.  The Airman's name is being withheld pending next of kin notification.  Air Force officials are investigating the incident.
  • GUNSAN CITY, Republic of Korea Dec. 26, 2006 -- No one can escape the confines of a mall and Gunsan City is no exception. Airman stationed at Kunsan Air Base can check out the several clothing stores and restaurants at the Yest shopping street. Airmen can also take advantage of the Lotte Cinema complex next door. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephen Collier)

    New bus tour helps new Kunsan Airmen see community

    It was sort of confusing for Airman 1st Class Joel Rivera. The hongul written everywhere definitely didn't help him much. And trying to get to the bus station would be difficult, except this Airman had an invaluable resource to take advantage of.  Airman Rivera, assigned to the 8th Communications Squadron, is one of the first Wolf Pack members to
  • The warrior ethos is the foundation of what it means to be an Airman. It is a hardiness of spirit, and moral and physical courage. (U.S. Air Force illustration/Mike Carabajal)

    Air Force fosters "warrior ethos" in all Airmen

    Whether it's the recent changes to basic military training, continual preparation for deployments, engaging in combat or new and better uniforms, Air Force leaders are instilling a warrior mindset in Airmen. That warrior ethos -- the foundation of what it means to be an Airman -- traces its roots to the era when the Air Force first became an

  • Airmen!

    As newspaper headlines scream about the "failure of generalship", and the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) somberly ponders testimonies about the "broken Army", a quiet revolution is underway in the United States Air Force: a fundamental revitalization of America's youngest Service's warfighting ethos. The United States Air Force is commonly
  • Staff Sergeant Kamau Joseph, non-commissioned officer in charge of TRICARE, 8th Medical Support Squadron, was awarded a Pride of the Pack certificate May 3 for his stellar commitment to excellence and superior mission accomplishment. The certificates are awarded weekly to the Wolf Pack's top performers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Darcie Ibidapo.)

    Pride of the Pack: Staff Sergeant Kamau Joseph

    Staff Sergeant Kamau O. Joseph was selected as the Pride of the Pack for the week of May 7. 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 accomplishment. Here are some of Sergeant Joseph's

  • Maintenance professionals honored for 2006

    A vocal crowd of Airmen from across the maintenance group and other units across the base honored the 2006 Maintenance Professionals of the Year at a banquet April 27 in Hangar 3 here. More than 400 Airmen chanting squadron slogans at the tops of their lungs seen the "best of the best" recognized for the work accomplished day in and day out keeping
  • KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea April 23, 2007 -- Hip hop artist Sean P performs hit song 'Snap Yo Fingers' for a crowd of more than 150 Airmen April 23 at the Loring Club here. Sean P and the Heavyweights performed for Wolf Pack members as part of a Morale, Welfare and Recreation, Armed Forces and Navy Entertainment-sponsored venue. Sean P and the Heavyweight's trip also took them to several other United States Forces Korea installations, including Camp Casey, Camp Eagle and Yongsan Garrison. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Darnell Cannady)

    Hip-hop artist Sean P entertains Wolf Pack

    More than 150 Wolf Pack members were treated to the fresh sounds of Atlanta hip hop artist Sean P and his group the Heavyweights April 23 at the Loring Club.  Sean P and his group, sponsored by Morale, Welfare and Recreation, Armed Forces and Navy Entertainment, kicked off the night with hits "Snap Yo Fingers" and "Do It To It." Before the concert,
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