• Joint US, ROK FOD Walk

    Airmen from the 8th Fighter Wing and Republic of Korea Air Force 38th Fighter Group walk down the flight line searching for Foreign Object Debris (FOD) at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 17, 2013. A FOD walk was an easy way to prevent aircrafts damage as they taxied down the runways or took

  • Quarterly bomb loading ignites competitive spirit

    Weapons load crew members representing two aircraft maintenance units at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea and an expeditionary aircraft maintenance unit from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, contended for the 'best of the best' title, March 29, 2013.Weapons load crews from the 8th Aircraft Maintenance

  • Foal Eagle enhances readiness of ROK US alliance

    The 8th Fighter Wing hosted components of U.S. and Republic of Korea forces during joint aerial training exercises, April 4, 2013.The training was a part of Exercise Foal Eagle and focused on scenarios which simulated combined operations against hostile forces. Foal Eagle provided invaluable

  • US and ROK soldiers conduct jump training

    Republic of Korea army 7th Special Forces Brigade, 35th Special Forces Battalion and U.S. Army 3rd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group Soldiers from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., conducted jump training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 4, 2013. This exercise demonstrated the U.S. and

  • Wolf Pack deactivates 8th MOS

    The 8th Fighter Wing bid farewell to the 8th Maintenance Operations Squadron during a deactivation ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 31, 2013.The 8th MOS, like other similar units across the Air Force, was realigned with its personnel and responsibilities transferred to other

  • Buddy Wing program exchanges training, tactics

    Republic of Korea air force, 20th Fighter Wing, 120th Fighter Squadron pilots from Seosan Air Base, ROK, flew with the Wolf Pack's  80th FS members, during a Buddy Wing Exchange at Kunsan AB, ROK, May 23, 2013. The exchange allowed two ROKAF KF-16 pilots and eight crew chiefs from Seosan AB, ROK to

  • Weapons load teams compete for bragging rights

    35th and 80th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chiefs, competed for bragging rights during the second quarter load crew competition at Kunsan Air Base Republic of Korea, May 23, 2013. Teams were graded on a 100-point written test, members dress and appearance and a composite tool kit inspection (all

  • A week to honor the fallen

    Their mission is to defend those that cannot defend themselves. They work around the clock to ensure others are safe and sometimes, must make the ultimate sacrifice to ensure the safety of others. Law enforcement officers fall so that others may live.To recognize the many fallen heroes in law

  • Wolf Pack celebrates 45 years of volunteering at local Orphanage

    Volunteers from the 8th Fighter Wing held a special sports day for local children from the Ilmagwon Orphanage at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 11, 2013. More than 60 Airmen and 58 children participated in events such as soccer, baseball and basketball. The youth were also treated to a

  • Pride of the Pack: Staff Sgt. Jeffery Self

    Rank and name: Staff Sgt. Jeffery T. SelfUnit: 8th Security Forces SquadronDuties: NCO in charge of resource protection, unit emergency management representative, assistant NCO in charge of physical security and facility managerHometown: Fayetteville, N.C.Hobbies: Cooking, writing poetry and working