• Red Devils practice land navigation skills

    Airmen from the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron took the opportunity June 21 to practice land navigation skills as they found their way around base.When not at remote assignments like Kunsan, civil engineers deploy often and may need skills like these.

  • Bioenvironmental Engineering and your health

    When it comes to personal health, a reliable and honest doctor/patient relationship is key to helping ensure individuals maintain good health over the course of their lives. But the family doctor isn't the only one eager to ensure everyone lives to enjoy their "golden years."Members of the Air Force

  • Wolf Pack Airmen practice public speaking skills

    As Airmen progress through the ranks and earn stripes, their jobs may require them to speak to increasingly large audiences.Kunsan Team 5/6 hosted a Toastmasters-style meeting June 20 to help Wolf Pack members finesse the art of public speaking."When I have to speak in front of people, I get

  • The Brice of traveling

    Through traveling while stationed in Korea, I have learned to expand my idea of the world beyond what I know in America.The 8th Force Support Squadron here has a saying, "If you're bored, it's your own damn fault!" and I agree.Get out! See the country! Korea makes it incredibly easy to travel, and

  • 8th MDG receives new commander

    During a change of command ceremony June 15, Col. Jill Scheckel assumed command of the 8th Medical Group from Col. Alvis Headen III.As commander, Scheckel is responsible for all medical support to a combat-ready fighter wing through the full spectrum of operations by delivering preventive health

  • Lindsay assumes command of 8th MXG

    During a June 15 change of command ceremony, Col. Ray Lindsay assumed command of the 8th Maintenance Group from Col. Dane West. As commander, Lindsay will be responsible for the daily flying and maintenance operations, intermediate level maintenance, component repair and maintenance training for a

  • Kunsan Fire Department among best in Air Force

    The Kunsan Fire Department recently won an Air Force-level award for consistently going above and beyond in their duties as they keep the Wolf Pack safe.Earning the service's Small Fire Department of the Year for 2011 was welcome recognition for the station's 38 firefighters."It takes a daily effort

  • Critical Days of Summer: Trip planning

    Travel plans for summer must always include planning and risk management. Whether you're driving on the peninsula or at home on leave, consider long-distance driving risks as well as how you pack your car.The risk management steps, ABCDD, are a great tool to use.· Assess the situation: Identify and

  • Partnering for potential CBRN attacks

    With the ever-present threat of North Korea so close, Pacific Air Forces and South Korean Airmen constantly train to respond to any potential attacks.A combined workshop June 7 and 8 gave the allies a chance to strengthen their partnership through demonstrations of the equipment each side uses