Col. John DeLion assumes command of 8th FW
Republic of Korea air force Col. Lee, Kyeong-Soo, 38th Fighter Group commander, presents the ROK Presidential watch and Order of National Security Merit Samil medal to U.S. Air Force Col. Kathryn Gaetke, outgoing 8th Fighter Wing commander, during the 8th FW change of command ceremony, Kunsan Air Base, ROK, June 11, 2026. The Wolf Pack has approximately 2,800 Airmen, rotational forces, Army soldiers, U.S. civilians and local national and non-appropriated fund employees on the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)