• 8th SFS: A first-termer haven

    Defending the base is of upmost importance to not only the installation commander, but also to all senior leadership across the Air Force. Here, that mission rests squarely on the shoulders of the 8th Security Forces Squadron, which is primarily made up of first-term Airmen."It is so great to see

  • Pride of the Pack: Staff Sgt. Thomas Skinkle

    Unit: 8th Fighter Wing Public AffairsDuties: NCO in charge of videoHometown: Valdosta, Ga. Hobbies: Reading, games, or anything competitiveFavorite music: Alternative rock/ heavy metalFollow on: Manheim, Germany Last good movie you saw: The Walking Dead (TV series)Best thing you've done here: My

  • Air Force officials launch accountability system for personnel in Japan

    Air Force officials have activated the Air Force Personnel Accountability and Assessment System, or AFPAAS, to monitor the status and location of all personnel and dependents residing on the island of Honshu, Japan.Officials are asking commanders and their commander representatives, or CORs, to

  • Kunsan's 'Take It North' bowling lanes open following roof repair

    The "Take It North" bowling alley opened here March 18 after being closed since January 2010 when the roof collapsed under the weight of snow. Personnel from the 8th Fighter Wing's Wolf Pack were on hand for the ribbon cutting and watched as wing leadership rolled a ceremonial first ball down the

  • Wolf Pack practices ATSO during ORE

    The Wolf Pack began Operational Readiness Exercise Beverly Midnight 11-02 here March 13 to practice the ability to survive and operate one last time before the Operational Readiness Inspection in April. "We know we can get the mission done, so we're focusing on the ATSO areas that require more

  • Buddy Wing: An exchange of excellence

    U.S. Air Force and ROK Air Force leaders, pilots and maintenance crews shared tactics and procedures for the protection and safety of the peninsula here March 8 to 10. This knowledge exchange is part of an exercise called "Buddy Wing," which is a combined fighter exchange program designed to improve

  • Wolf Pack welcomes newest senior master sergeants

    The 8th Fighter Wing welcomed 13 Airmen to the rank of senior master sergeant following the Air Force release March 10.The Wolf Pack Warriors selected for promotion are: Master Sgts. James Bradley, 8th Maintenance Squadron; Kevin Carter, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron; Vincent Giannetti, 8th MXS; Jon

  • Three Wolf Pack Warriors take 7th AF honors

    Three Wolf Pack Warriors received numbered Air Force-level honors during the 7th Air Force annual awards banquet at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 27.Tech. Sgt. Yusef Saad, 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels service center NCO in charge, was named 7th AF NCO of the Year; Master Sgt.

  • Kunsan’s AFAF campaign end draws near

    The chance for Wolf Pack members to give back to their own will soon end as the Air Force Assistance Fund campaign here draws to a close March 18.Though the 8th Fighter Wing is very close to reaching its monetary goal this year, the ultimate goal is to make 100-percent contact of Wolf Pack Warriors.

  • Pride of the Pack: Staff Sgt. Christopher Dyer

    Unit: 8th Operations Support Squadron Radar Approach ControlDuties: Air traffic controller/air traffic control system specialistHometown: Indianapolis, Ind.Hobbies: Automotive and motorcycle enthusiastFavorite music: Rock and punkFollow on: Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla.Last good movie you saw: The