• 35th FS pilots dedicate day to dorm renovation

    You'll normally find the pilots of the 35th Fighter Squadron in the air as they train to carry out the 8th Fighter Wing mission of "Defend the Base, Accept Follow-on Forces and Take the Fight North." However, the morning of June 9 found the "Pantons" executing a different mission: renovating two

  • Critical Days of Summer: Slow down, pay attention

    The 2012 Critical Days of Summer safety campaign purpose has a goal to prevent the tragic loss and injury of Airmen during the summer.Private motor vehicle mishaps are a serious danger to our safety. In the Air Force, reckless behavior includes excessive speed, alcohol use, no seat belt use or

  • More than a Chief: 8th FW gets new ‘Wolf Chief’

    As a chief master sergeant and the 8th Fighter Wing's newest "Wolf Chief," Chief Master Sgt. Phillip Robinson is ready to roll up his sleeves and join the pack."I'm approachable! Engage me because I'm going to engage you," said Robinson. "I'm a firm believer that attitude is everything and if you

  • Required Antiterrorism plan critical for travel

    As more and more people make travel plans, the 8th Fighter Wing Antiterrorism Office wants to remind personnel of the extra necessary steps they will need to take before setting sail. Those making travel plans within the United States Pacific Command area of responsibility must remember to complete

  • ROK/US SFS: A language of security and strength

    Almost daily, people are presented with cultural, physical and lingual barriers they subconsciously step-over without much thought. Need to order two coffees instead of one? No problem, hold up two fingers.Accidentally bump into someone? A smile and a nod should convey your apologies.But what

  • Military Family Life Consultants: Total care for today's changing force

    While stationed at Kunsan, family separation compiled with increased workloads can mean increased stress and communication difficulties for service members.Sometimes, outside intervention is needed to overcome these life obstacles. Fortunately, there are many avenues for Airmen to choose from, but

  • AFNet Migrations on the way to Kunsan AB

    Kunsan Air Base will soon become the latest Pacific Air Force base to migrate its computer users into a centralized Air Force Network - or simply AFNet. Over a five week period beginning June 11, technicians will begin migrating Kunsan workstations, network users and email accounts into the AFNet.

  • Wolf 52 Ready to Lead the Wolf Pack

    There's a new Wolf in town as Col. John W. Pearse took command of the 8th Fighter Wing last week.Pearse is no stranger to the Wolf Pack. He was a flight commander and F-16 evaluator pilot assigned to the 35th Fighter Squadron from October 1994 through January 1996 and, while performing duties as the

  • Wolf Pack welcomes new commander

    Col. John W. Pearse, assumed command of the 8th Fighter Wing today in a ceremony on Kunsan Air Base, with special guest speaker Lt. Gen Jan-Marc Jouas, 7th Air Force commander."I am honored to serve as your commander and proud to be a member of the Wolf Pack team of warriors," said Pearse. Col.