• Summer season requires extra safety vigilance

    Safety is an individual responsibility of all Defense Department personnel, especially during summer, when accidents historically increase, a senior Pentagon safety official said here July 20.Joseph J. Angello, the director of operational readiness and safety for the Defense Department since 1995,

  • Buddy Wing brings Kunsan, ROKAF Airmen closer

    United States and Korean Airmen recently participated in a "Buddy Wing" exercise here designed to exchange common flying procedures and build trust between the two nations here July 19-21.The exercise offered the 494th Fighter Squadron F-15E Strike Eagle pilots from RAF Lakenheath, England, and the

  • Know your limit when it comes to rations

    In an effort to ensure availability of goods, and to combat potential black marketing, U.S. Forces Korea has a rations control program in place which closely monitors the purchase of beer, liquor, groceries and other goods purchased on base. The Status of Forces Agreement between the United States

  • Environmental survey keeps jets in air, birds at bay

    After completing a mission essential flight supporting the Wolf Pack mission, a pilot with the 35th Fighter Squadron, comes in on his final approach to land his F-16 Fighting Falcon on Kunsan's legendary runway.As he extends the landing gear and completes his necessary safety checks, he hears a

  • Wolf Pack participates in Warrior Run

    Members of the 8th Fighter Wing participated in a Warrior Run here July 19.Col. Scott Pleus, 8th Fighter Wing commander, led the run followed by members from all groups from across the base. Nearly 1,000 participants ran approximately 2.6 miles. The formation run was held to enhance camaraderie and

  • Commentary - Mosquito bite prevention made easy

    Mosquito bites are itchy and downright annoying. Also, in many countries just one tiny mosquito bite can result in much more serious consequences such as a potentially life-threatening illness. Diseases transmitted by mosquitoes include malaria, West Nile virus, dengue fever, yellow fever and

  • June Articles 15 - Is it worth it?

    Non-judicial Punishment under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice, provides commanders with an essential and prompt means of maintaining good order and discipline. It also promotes positive behavioral changes among service members without the stigma of a court-martial conviction. An Article

  • Bio provides tips to combat mold

    As the temperature gets hotter, the humidity continues to rise and the monsoon season kicks off, Wolf Pack Airmen are reminded the importance of proper mold prevention."There are more than a 300,000 species of mold," said Capt. Raymond Mak, 8th Medical Operations Squadron bio-environmental

  • Pride of the Pack: Staff Sgt. Amanda "Mae" O'Brien

    Unit: 8th Medical Operations SquadronDuties: Serves as Unit Deployment Manager. Ensures all MDG members are trained and equipped for all exercises and real-world scenarios. Briefs leadership on unit readiness.Hometown: Chesterfield, Mass.Hobbies: Cooking, Karaoke and trying new thingsFavorite music:

  • Ammo executes mission, prepares for ORE

    Airmen from the 8th Maintenance Squadron conventional maintenance crew members, cross load inert munitions from trailer to trailer to prepare frags for Kunsan and theater support package aircraft for the upcoming Operational Readiness Exercise here July 13.There are 46 permanent party and 13 theater