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  • KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- 8th Fighter Wing Airmen assist each other in donning their gas mask here during exercise Beverly Midnight 10-03 Aug. 26. Using the buddy check system is helpful when in mission oriented protective posture to make sure all snaps on the chemical suit are fastened and the gas mask is on properly. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ciara Wymbs)

    Ten-foot rule keeps Wolf Pack clean

    What happens after a building becomes contaminated? Can I still use it? What if I'm inside the building during the attack, am I contaminated also? The answer my friend, is yes, you can still use the building and no, you're not contaminated if you're inside the building during the attack. If you find yourself in this situation, follow the 10-foot
  • Capt. Sheryll Klinkel

    Leaving a lasting impression

    As service members, we can meet hundreds, if not thousands, of people throughout a career. Some of the people you will meet will leave lasting impressions that will influence and guide you professionally and personally. Perhaps it is a commander, a first sergeant, a supervisor or a strong NCO. For me, one person was a senior NCO, who was also my
  • KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- An Airman is assisted in the removal of her gas-mask at the contamination control area here during exercise Beverly Midnight 10-05, Nov. 5, 2010. Removing contaminated equipment is a task completed in the CCA by going through a set-by-step process of removing equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ciara Wymbs)

    Operational readiness includes gas mask knowledge

    Within the last year, you have received your new gas mask and have probably donned it a couple of times, but do you really know everything you should about it? The new M50 mask has brought us improvements, and with that it also has brought us changes in comparison to our old masks. The following are some tips and reminders for our Kunsan brothers
  • Lt. Col. Mark Anarumo

    Wanted: Sergeants

    The "backbone of the Air Force." This overused but still very relevant phrase is familiar to most of us in uniform, usually in the context of describing the enlisted force, or more specifically, the non-commissioned officer corps. But what does it mean? And why is it still so important?The term "backbone" of course refers to the most important
  • Lt. Col. Craig Stanaland

    Resiliency is key to surviving challenges

    Resiliency. Interesting word. Although I'm familiar with the meaning, I can't recall having ever actually used the word in conversation. Resiliency can be defined as the ability to grow and thrive in the face of challenges and bounce back from adversity. A less formal expression of the concept might be something like "having enough gas in your tank
  • KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Kunsan volunteers unpack more than 3,000 handmade stockings from more than 700 boxes sent to Capt. Jeff Fowlkes, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron, for distribution to the Wolf Pack on Dec. 25. The stockings were sewn, filled and sent by volunteers from the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Lubbock, Texas. (Courtesy photo)

    Wolf Pack volunteers deliver handmade stockings

    743 boxes postmarked for Jeffrey Fowlkes -- $10,000 in donations.3,000 handmade stockings -- More than 300 volunteers and countless man-hours.Every Kunsan Airman receiving a stocking this Christmas - Priceless.When you receive 743 boxes during the holidays, the post office employees are sure to know your name. Some of the civilians who have been at
  • Alarm Black release table

    Alarm Black - Attack is over, initiate base recovery

    The attack is over. Is it safe to move? To find out, listen to the sky.In Alarm Black, the base Giant Voice will announce "Alarm Black" and whatever Mission-Oriented Protective Posture level we are currently in. There may be some hazards around base such as facility damage, unexploded ordinance, or chemical or biological contamination.At Kunsan, we
  • Maj. William Bradley

    Thanks to my family

    I would like to take just a moment to thank my family. While my family has been an integral part of my life for over 27 years, I recently realized that I haven't taken the time to appreciate what they have done and continue to do for me. Their support goes far beyond the normal care and feeding. Everyone is a true friend, and there is that strong,
  • Chief Master Sgt. James Sanders is the 8th Fighter Wing command chief at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea.

    How do you measure morale?

    Morale -what is morale? Many of us in the Air Force use the word morale to talk about "unit morale." Have you ever tried to accurately define the word? Do you know how to measure morale? My interpretation of morale is "self-esteem in action."Airmen are always asking me what I do to keep myself motivated every day. They see me as someone who
  • KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- An 8th Fighter Wing post-attack reconnaissance team member reports findings to his unit control center during alarm black here Aug. 26 during exercise Beverly Midnight 10-03. The exercise introduced scenarios throughout the Wing including non-combatant evacuation operations, medical response, base defense, aircraft weapons loading and aircraft generation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ciara Wymbs)

    The Airman's Manual -- a lifesaving tool

    So there I was ... The giant voiced announced, "Alarm Black, General Release." I prepared my team, grabbed my Airman's Manual, AFMAN 10-100, and headed out to do my post-attack reconnaissance sweep. After checking the front side of my building, I made the turn to the side and there it was - a massive unexploded explosive ordnance in my path. I
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