• 8th CES relocates aircraft arresting systems

    The 8th Civil Engineer Squadron heavy equipment, power production and structures shops came together Aug. 18 to relocate aircraft arresting systems on the Kunsan Air Base flightline. Some of Kunsan's seven sets of emergency braking systems were left underwater after heavy rainfall last week. When

  • Secret unlocked: Improve your 1.5-mile run time

    Now that I have your attention ... I also have some oceanfront property in Arizona for sale. We tend to place so much focus on 1.5 miles as a distance we forget that the 1.5-mile run is just a "check-up." The same is true for push-ups and sit-ups. These are excellent components of a well-rounded

  • Pride of the Pack: Senior Airman Joshua Dunn

    Senior Airman Joshua DunnUnit: 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron Duties: Vehicle MechanicHometown: Rochester, N.Y.Hobbies: Biking, gymFavorite music: Alternative rockFollow on: Dover Air Force Base, Del. Last good movie you saw: 1401Best thing you've done here: Visited SeoulReason for nomination: "On

  • Air Force, social media sites

     In today's Air Force, social media plays a large part in many Airmen's professional and private lives. Squadrons and groups are becoming more hands-on with getting the word out to their members. To individuals in the military, social media can be a burden if not used correctly. Here are a few tips

  • Ammo moves munitions

    Airmen from the 8th Maintenance Squadron Ammo and 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron moved munitions into loading containers at Kunsan Air Base, Aug. 2, 2012.The munitions will be sent back to the United States to be refurbished. Many are inert and from the Korean War.

  • Kunsan 5/6 names first MVP award winner

    On Aug. 7, the Kunsan Team 5/6 awarded their first-ever Most Valuable Professional Award to Airman 1st Class John Rodriguez from the 8th Communications Squadron.Team 5/6 developed this award as a way to recognize Airmen who continually set the standard for their peers. As supervisors, junior NCOs

  • AF Services director tours Kunsan

    Brig. Gen. Eden Murrie, Air Force Services director, visited Kunsan Air Base Aug. 14, 2012, to tour 8th Force Support Squadron facilities. During her visit, the general was briefed on updates to facilities and how they impact the Airmen here.

  • Marilyn Monroe and the general

    Plastered across the pages of many magazines, blogs and newspapers last week were photos and stories about the untimely death of actress Marilyn Monroe 50 years ago. Some authors went beyond just simply discussing her beauty or sexual exploits and opined she was actually quite brilliant. Sources

  • This week in military history: Aug. 12 to 18

    Each week, the 8th Fighter Wing historian Robert Vanderpool provides facts related to history from the Korean War, Air Force and military.Check out "This week in military history: Aug. 12 to18" to learn more, including about the largest employment of air power in direct support of ground forces