Dirt Boyz, Wolf Pack work around-the-clock RADR

An 8th Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and heavy equipment Airman operates a forklift during Rapid Airfield Damage Repair training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 26, 2022. The 8th CES activated their RADR teams after simulated attacks garnered response for 27 craters damaging the runway. Airmen from various units, including the 8th Communications Squadron and 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron, served as augmentees and executed the training alongside the 8th CES Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mya M. Crosby)

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Dirt Boyz, Wolf Pack work around-the-clock RADR

An Airman from the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and heavy equipment shop transports low-strength concrete during Rapid Airfield Damage Repair training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 26, 2022. Pavements and heavy equipment Airmen, also known as ‘Dirt Boyz’, are trained with the capability to repair the runway in an expeditious manner; however, multiple craters can result in nearly 24 hours of RADR response. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mya M. Crosby)

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Staff Sgt. Troy Foster, 8th Communications Squadron network control center technician and 8th Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and heavy equipment augmentee smiles during Rapid Airfield Damage Repair training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 26, 2022. The 8th CES hosted RADR training, after a simulated unexploded ordnance attack, to efficiently repair the damaged runway. The 8th CES activated their RADR teams after simulated attacks garnered response for 27 craters damaging the runway. Airmen from various units, including the 8th Communications Squadron and 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron, served as augmentees and executed the training alongside the 8th CES Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mya M. Crosby)

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An 8th Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and heavy equipment Airman cuts a bag to create concrete during Rapid Airfield Damage Repair training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 26, 2022. Though RADR training involves the entirety of the 8th CES, pavements and heavy equipment Airmen are responsible for operating and maintaining heavy construction equipment; constructing, maintaining and inspecting concrete and asphalt runways, aircraft parking aprons and roads; and designing demolition projects to include placing and detonating explosives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mya M. Crosby)

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Senior Airman Jesse Espinoza, 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation specialist and 8th Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and heavy equipment augmentee participates in Rapid Airfield Damage Repair training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 26, 2022. The 8th CES activated their RADR teams after simulated attacks garnered response for 27 craters damaging the runway. Airmen from various units, including the 8th Communications Squadron and 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron, served as augmentees and executed the training alongside the 8th CES Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mya M. Crosby)

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Eighth Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and heavy equipment Airmen communicate during Rapid Airfield Damage Repair training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 26, 2022. Pavements and heavy equipment Airmen, also known as ‘Dirt Boyz’, are trained with the capability to repair the runway in an expeditious manner; however, multiple craters can result in nearly 24 hours of RADR response. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mya M. Crosby)

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Eighth Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and heavy equipment augmentee mix concrete during Rapid Airfield Damage Repair training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 26, 2022. Though RADR training involves the entirety of the 8th CES, pavements and heavy equipment Airmen are responsible for operating and maintaining heavy construction equipment; constructing, maintaining and inspecting concrete and asphalt runways, aircraft parking aprons and roads; and designing demolition projects to include placing and detonating explosives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mya M. Crosby)

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Dirt Boyz, Wolf Pack work around-the-clock RADR

Airmen from the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and heavy equipment shop participate in Rapid Airfield Damage Repair training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 26, 2022. The 8th CES activated their RADR teams after simulated attacks garnered response for 27 craters damaging the runway. Airmen from various units, including the 8th Communications Squadron and 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron, served as augmentees and executed the training alongside the 8th CES Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mya M. Crosby)

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Dirt Boyz, Wolf Pack work around-the-clock RADR

Airmen from the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and heavy equipment shop participate in Rapid Airfield Damage Repair training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 26, 2022. The 8th CES activated their RADR teams after simulated attacks garnered response for 27 craters damaging the runway. Airmen from various units, including the 8th Communications Squadron and 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron, served as augmentees and executed the training alongside the 8th CES Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mya M. Crosby)

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Dirt Boyz, Wolf Pack work around-the-clock RADR

Published April 27, 2022
By Staff Sgt. Mya M. Crosby
8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- An 8th Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and heavy equipment Airman operates a forklift during Rapid Airfield Damage Repair training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 26, 2022. The 8th CES activated their RADR teams after simulated attacks garnered response for 27 craters damaging the runway. Airmen from various units, including the 8th Communications Squadron and 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron, served as augmentees and executed the training alongside the 8th CES Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mya M. Crosby)