• Kunsan answered the call

    The call for help came during the early morning hours late in August. Sensors detected the presence of a potential biologic agent on Chinhae Naval Base, located on the Republic of Korea's southeast coast. Members of the 8th Medical Group and 8th Civil Engineer Squadron deployed within hours to

  • Wolf Pack inducts five new chiefs

    More than 52 years ago, the first chief master sergeants were inducted into the Air Force. Following in this time honored tradition, the Wolf Pack welcomed five new chief master sergeants into its ranks here Jan. 27 during an induction ceremony at the Loring Club.The newest chiefs include: Senior

  • Kunsan successfully completes first base exercise for 2012

    Airmen conducted post-attack reconnaissance here, inspecting chemical agent detection paper (M8) at stanchions around their facility during a peninsula-wide operational readiness exercise Feb. 2.Beverly Bulldog 12-01 is the first peninsula-wide exercise for 2012. These OREs require the coordination

  • Kunsan firefighters stay cool under pressure during Beverly Bulldog

    Firefighters from the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron continue their mission as they respond to exercise scenarios across the base here Jan. 30 testing all Wolf Pack Airmen's ability to quickly and safely conduct emergency operations.Beverly Bulldog 12-01 is the first peninsula-wide exercise for 2012

  • Wolf Pack tackles Beverly Bulldog

    It is safe to say that if you have served in the military, you have been through an operational readiness exercise. For those who haven't, Kunsan would like to give you a little taste of what you're missing.Wolf Pack Airmen are currently tackling Beverly Bulldog 12-01, the first exercise of the New

  • TSP loads aircraft during PENORE

    Weapons loaders from the 20th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, deployed here from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., armed F-16 Fighting Falcons Jan. 31 during a Peninsula Operational Readiness Exercise at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. PENOREs such as this one ensure Wolf Pack Airmen are

  • 7th AF Commander Visits Wolf Pack

    The new 7th Air Force commander visited Airmen here Jan. 27, stressing the importance of a warrior spirit and the mission of the Wolf Pack."You just can't come to Korea and not visit the Wolf Pack," said Lt. Gen. Jan-Marc Jouas , 7th Air Force commander. "Airmen stationed at Kunsan should take pride

  • Snow removal crews keep Kunsan in the fight

    A winter storm swept across the Kunsan Air Base region here Jan. 24 and 25 bringing more than three inches of snow and sub-freezing temperatures to the base and surrounding communities.Crews from the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron worked quickly to remove snow from the flightline and around base in an

  • Commentary - Springing ahead of the winter blues

    A commonly held belief is that suicide rates and mental health problems increase during the holidays. However, research shows more people experience a rise in emotional and personal problems in the first couple of months after and into the holidays. In fact, as the last months of winter leave their

  • Personal property facilitates paramount performance

    From moving mission-essential cargo around the world, to assisting personnel during a permanent change of station and temporary duty assignments, the 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron's traffic management flight keeps Airmen on the move.The Airmen of personal property explain how their operations