• Max Thunder demonstrates USAF, ROKAF capabilities

    The 8th Fighter Wing hosted Max Thunder 12-2 on Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Max Thunder is a combined exercise with the ROK Air Force and features numerous aircraft including F-16 Fighting Falcons and F-15K Slam Eagles. The exercise is a chance for U.S. and ROK air forces to work side by

  • Prepared for war: Max Thunder 12-2 kicks off at Kunsan

    For more than 50 years now, the U.S. and Republic of Korea air forces have maintained a strong alliance with the goal to deter North Korean provocation.Max Thunder 12-2, an exercise designed to prevent aggression by demonstrating our combat capabilities, kicked off at Kunsan Air Base Oct. 28. During

  • Local youth become honorary Juvat pilots

    Junior and high school students from eight different institutions became honorary pilots at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea Oct. 24, 2012.An annual event, the pilot for a day program allowed Korean students a closer look at the base's flying mission and the 80th Fighter Squadron.Hosted by the

  • Med Dawgs annihilate Lethal Ladies in championship game

    The night of Oct. 19 found the 8th Security Forces Squadron "Lethal Ladies" pitted against the 8th Medical Group "Med Dawgs" in the much-anticipated finale of this year's Powderpuff double-elimination tournament. Both teams started their season without much hope - maybe they would win a game or two,

  • Wolf Pack discusses social media’s impact on information

    Dr. Steve Everett held two focus groups on Kunsan Air Base, Oct. 22, 2012, to discuss various issues concerning social media websites such as Facebook. The groups focused on the positive and negative aspects of social media as well as how Airmen are using social media to gather and dispense

  • Kunsan CrossFits for cancer

    More than 20 Wolf Pack CrossFit enthusiasts showed up for a tough workout Oct. 20 in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The workout, named "Grace meets Karen," was 150 wall balls followed by 30 clean and jerks.

  • ACE leads Operation Kunsan Rides

    As a way to give back to the local community, more than 15 Airmen Committed to Excellence members spent the morning of Oct. 20 repairing bicycles as part of Operation Kunsan Rides. Once repaired, all the bikes will be donated to local private organizations."Community" is the second of five

  • Flight safety ensure wing mission clear for take off

    DUCK ! Piloting a jet at hundreds of miles per hour, pilots literally duck from feathered creatures, especially during the month of October."Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea is on the migratory paths for many birds that will fill up the airfield, creating a dangerous environment when planes are

  • Fighting fires side by side

    Whether Wolf Pack firefighters are climbing stairs in a smoke-filled house or running toward a flaming aircraft, they want to know the men at their sides have their backs.In a crisis like a fire, it's critical to make swift decisions without hesitation. Joint training with the Republic of Korea Air

  • Aircraft upgrades open communication doors

    It doesn't seem too long ago when people only had the option of using maps and stopping at gas stations to ask for directions.Some still do, but the ability to grab a smart phone and instantly receive directions has, arguably, become the norm for many travelers.And who is to thank for this ability?