News>Wolf Pack takes aim at Beverly Midnight 12-03
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Airmen from the 8th Security Forces Squadron place concertina-wire around the perimeter of the 8th Fighter Wing headquarters building at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 8, 2012. This is the first exercise of the summer for Kunsan since the unit compliance inspection in April. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Marcus Morris)
Staff Sgt. Mardie Wilson, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron heavy equipment and pavement operator, guides a forklift at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 8, 2012. The barricades limit traffic on base during the exercise. (US Air Force photo/Senior Airman Marcus Morris)
Staff Sgt. Mardie Wilson, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron heavy equipment and pavement operator, transports blockades at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 8, 2012. The barricades limit traffic on base during the exercise. (US Air Force photo/Senior Airman Marcus Morris)
Staff Sgt. Mardie Wilson, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron heavy equipment and pavement, blockades the roads at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 8, 2012. The blockades are used to stop access into some areas of the base during the exercise. (US Air Force photo/Senior Airman Marcus Morris)
Airmen from the 8th Security Forces Squadron take accountability for their personnel at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 8, 2012. With the help of augmentees, Wolf Pack defenders respond to both real-world and exercise related security requirements. (US Air Force photo/Senior Airman Marcus Morris)
Senior Airman Chris Guthrie, 8th Security Forces Squadron, arms-up for his shift during a base exercise, Beverly Midnight 12-03, at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 8, 2012. Airmen participate in several exercises throughout the year that test their ability to work during a simulated wartime mission. (US Air Force photo/Senior Airman Marcus Morris)
Airmen from the 8th Security Forces Squadron place a blank-firing adaptor over the muzzle of their weapons during an exercise at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 8, 2012. The adaptor allows the weapon to function properly and safely while using blank rounds for training and exercise purposes. (US Air Force photo/Senior Airman Marcus Morris)
Airmen from the 8th Security Forces Squadron perform a weapons safety check during an exercise at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 8, 2012. The safety of Airmen during the exercise is paramount in ensuring operations run without incident. (US Air Force photo/Senior Airman Marcus Morris)
by Senior Airman Jessica Hines
8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
7/9/2012 - KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Continuing the tradition of mission readiness and support, the Wolf Pack 2012-2013 class proceeded into its first operational readiness exercise this week under the direction of Wolf 52, Col. John W. Pearse, 8th Fighter Wing commander.
Guided by an all new line-up of leadership, new and returning Airmen can expect the same attention to detail as seen in past exercises. Known for its almost "nothing is simulated" response training, 8th FW alum work to transition a new class into the Wolf Pack way.
"One of our main focuses this week is to introduce a new class of Airmen to how we exercise the mission," said Pearse. "I'm excited and encouraged to see all the dedicated Airmen out there stepping up to train and prepare our new class," he added.
While exercises keep Airmen inspection-ready, maintaining combat readiness remains the top priority of all servicemembers in the Republic of Korea.
"The safety and security of the Republic of Korea remains at the heart of operations here at the Wolf Pack, we remain faithful partners in deterring a very real threat from the north," said Pearse.
"I'm confident in every member of the 8th Fighter Wing, and believe that the new class will continue to uphold the same level of excellence the Wolf Pack is known for," he added.
