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Clear to land: 8th, 51st OSS Airmen attend LZSO course at Kunsan AB

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 8th Operations Support Squadron and 51st OSS take turns establishing radio communications to a KC-130J Hercules assigned to the Marine Corps Air Station, Iwakuni, during the Landing Zone Safety Officer course at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 25, 2026. Airmen participating in the two-week course were taught the qualifications and expertise needed to establish a landing zone in remote-operating environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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Clear to land: 8th, 51st OSS Airmen attend LZSO course at Kunsan AB

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alexis Childress, 51st Operations Support Squadron air traffic control journeyman, establishes radio communications to a KC-130J Hercules assigned to the Marine Corps Air Station, Iwakuni, during the Landing Zone Safety Officer course at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 25, 2026. As part of the course, participants took turns relaying information such as wind speed and direction to the KC-130J pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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Clear to land: 8th, 51st OSS Airmen attend LZSO course at Kunsan AB

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Huntoon, left, 8th Operations Support Squadron radar, airfield and weather systems noncommissioned officer in charge of production control and Master Sgt. Kyle Ralston, right, 51st OSS NCOIC of training, establish radio communications during the Landing Zone Safety Officer course at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 25, 2026. Factors such as weather, wind speed, ground stability, pilot visibility, radio communications and more are crucial to ensuring the safe landing of aircraft in field conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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Clear to land: 8th, 51st OSS Airmen attend LZSO course at Kunsan AB

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 8th Operations Support Squadron and 51st OSS, set up a K-Visual Assault Zone Marking Panel during the Landing Zone Safety Officer course at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 25, 2026. K-VAMPs are used as a visual identifier to arriving aircraft in an intended landing zone. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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Clear to land: 8th, 51st OSS Airmen attend LZSO course at Kunsan AB

A KC-130J Hercules assigned to the Marine Corps Air Station, Iwakuni lands during the Landing Zone Safety Officer course at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 25, 2026. This marks the first time a KC-130J has landed at Kunsan AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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Clear to land: 8th, 51st OSS Airmen attend LZSO course at Kunsan AB

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Cameron Piontek, 8th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control tower assistant chief controller, uses a kestrel wind meter to check winds speeds during the Landing Zone Safety Officer course at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 25, 2026. The course covers factors such as weather, wind speed, ground stability, pilot visibility, radio communications and more to ensure the safe landing of aircraft in field conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. Joshua DeGuzman)

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Clear to land: 8th, 51st OSS Airmen attend LZSO course at Kunsan AB

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Taylor Marecek, 8th Operations Support Squadron deputy airfield manager, uses a compass to line up a K-Visual Assault Zone Marking Panel as part of the Landing Zone Safety Officer course at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 25, 2026. This two-week course provided the qualifications and expertise needed to establish a landing zone in remote-operating environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua DeGuzman)

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Clear to land: 8th, 51st OSS Airmen attend LZSO course at Kunsan AB

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Huntoon, 8th Operations Support Squadron radar, airfield and weather systems noncommissioned officer in charge of production control uses a compass to align K-Visual Assault Zone Marking Panels as part of the Landing Zone Safety Officer course at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 25, 2026. During the course, students familiarized themselves with the techniques and devices necessary to establish a landing zone in austere environments. K-VAMPs are used as a visual identifier to arriving aircraft in an intended landing zone. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua DeGuzman)

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Clear to land: 8th, 51st OSS Airmen attend LZSO course at Kunsan AB

U.S. Master Sgt. Paul Hooten, 51st Operations Support Squadron radar, airfield and weather systems section chief, uses a dynamic cone penetrometer as part of the Landing Zone Safety Officer course at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 25, 2026. The penetrometer is used to determine if unpaved landing zones, airfields, or taxiways can safely support specific aircraft, calculating soil bearing capacity in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua DeGuzman)

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Clear to land: 8th, 51st OSS Airmen attend LZSO course at Kunsan AB

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 8th Operations Support Squadron and the 51st OSS, participate in the Landing Zone Safety Officer course at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 25, 2026. This two-week course provided the qualifications and expertise needed to establish a landing zone in remote-operating environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua DeGuzman)

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Under Secretary of War for Personnel and Readiness visits the Wolf Pack

The Under Secretary of War for Personnel and Readiness Anthony J. Tata, center, is welcomed to the Wolf Pack by U.S. Air Force Col. Kathryn “Wolf” Gaetke, 8th Fighter Wing commander, at Kunsan Air Base, May 15, 2026. Tata serves as the principal staff assistant and advisor to the Secretary of War for force readiness, force management, health affairs, National Guard and Reserve component affairs, education and training, and military and civilian personnel requirements and management. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Maher)

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Under Secretary of War for Personnel and Readiness visits the Wolf Pack

The Under Secretary of War for Personnel and Readiness Anthony J. Tata speaks with Jessica Lynch, left, general manager of Kunsan Air Base Army & Air Force Exchange Services, at Kunsan AB, Republic of Korea, May 15, 2026. During his visit, Tata met with AAFES staff to walk through their building to better understand and discuss ways to improve quality of life for service members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Maher)

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Under Secretary of War for Personnel and Readiness visits the Wolf Pack

The Under Secretary of War for Personnel and Readiness Anthony J. Tata walks with Ae Ran Kim, the base commissary store manager, at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 15, 2026. During his visit, Tata met with base commissary staff to better understand and discuss ways to improve quality of life for service members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Maher)

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Under Secretary of War for Personnel and Readiness visits the Wolf Pack

The Under Secretary of War for Personnel and Readiness Anthony J. Tata walks with 8th Fighter Wing leadership in front of Wolf Pack dormitories at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea May 15, 2026. During his visit, Tata met with 8th Fighter Wing force support agencies, to include dormitories and base housing offices to understand and discuss ways to improve quality of life for service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Maher)

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Clear to land: 8th, 51st OSS Airmen attend LZSO course at Kunsan AB

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 8th Operations Support Squadron and 51st OSS pose in front of a KC-130J Hercules assigned to the Marine Corps Air Station, Iwakuni, during the Landing Zone Safety Officer course at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 25, 2026. Airmen who participated in the two-week course learned the techniques and procedures needed to safely land aircraft in remote-operating environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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Clear to land: 8th, 51st OSS Airmen attend LZSO course at Kunsan AB

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Thomas Moran, left, 51st Operations Support Squadron air traffic control watch supervisor and Tech. Sgt. Russell Newsom, right, 51st OSS air traffic control watch supervisor, measures the distance of a landing zone during as part of the Landing Zone Safety Officer course at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 25, 2026. This two-week course provided the qualifications and expertise needed to establish a landing zone in remote-operating environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua DeGuzman)

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Clear to land: 8th, 51st OSS Airmen attend LZSO course at Kunsan AB

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Soto Garcia, 51st Operations Support Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of training and Master. Sgt. Badger Garner, 8th OSS radar approach control assistant chief controller, review radio operations during a Landing Zone Safety Officer course at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 25, 2026. A crucial component of the LZSO course is establishing radio communications to aircraft personnel for relaying necessary information ensuring a safe landing in challenging conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua DeGuzman)

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Under Secretary of War for Personnel and Readiness visits the Wolf Pack

The Under Secretary of War for Personnel and Readiness Anthony J. Tata, center, shakes hands with U.S. Air Force Col. Kathryn “Wolf” Gaetke, 8th Fighter Wing commander, at Kunsan Air Base, May 15, 2026. Tata serves as the principal staff assistant and advisor to the Secretary of War for force readiness, force management, health affairs, National Guard and Reserve component affairs, education and training, and military and civilian personnel requirements and management. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Maher)

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Col. Gary F. Glojeck

Deputy Commander of the 8th Fighter Wing (2026-2027)

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Col. Gary F. Glojeck

Deputy Commander of the 8th Fighter Wing (2026-2027)

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