• ROK F-15Ks participate in first exercise with USAF F-16s

    Members of the 8th Fighter Wing and the Republic of Korea Air Force's 122nd Fighter Squadron from Daegu Air Base, participated in a three-day Buddy Wing exercise here April 30 through May 2. This is the first time ROK F-15Ks have participated in a Buddy Wing exercise with U.S. Air Force F-16s. The

  • Wolf Pack completes Unit Compliance Inspection

    The 8th Fighter Wing received a satisfactory rating April 22, during its Unit Compliance Inspection here. Colonel CQ "Wolf" Brown, 8th Fighter Wing commander, said he was satisfied with the overall rating. "I thought we did well. If you look at the definition of a satisfactory rating in the AFI (Air

  • Father, son serve together at Kunsan

    When Chief Master Sgt. Owen Powell, 8th Maintenance Squadron superintendent, entered the Air Force in 1978, becoming a chief someday wasn't an immediate goal. Thirty years later, after 13 assignments, Chief Powell said he's had a great career. Approaching his retirement ceremony, April 23 will be a

  • April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

    During the month of April, the Department of Defense takes a concerted stand against sexual assault as it observes Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This year's theme for SAAM is Ask, Act, and Intervene. This theme is perfect for us here at Kunsan Air Base. It charges us with the responsibility to

  • Wolf Pack Airman receives scholarship award

    An Airman from the 8th Security Forces Squadron was awarded a scholarship at a banquet in Seoul April 17. Airman 1st Class Jannette Meireles, 8th Security Forces Squadron town patrol member, was recognized by the United Service Organization during the annual Six-Star Salute, event where she was

  • 15 Kunsan Airmen receive punishment under Article 15

    15 members of the Wolf Pack recently received punishment under Article15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. An airman basic from the 8th Security Forces Squadron received an Article15 for dereliction of duty in violation of Article 92, UCMJ. The member was seen smoking in the dormitory. The

  • 8 FW, ROKAF reach safety milestones

    Recently both the 8th Fighter Wing and the Republic of Korea's 111th Fighter Squadron received safety awards for having outstanding safety records. The 111th FS received their award for having 40,000 flying hours with zero mishaps here Apr 4th. The 111th FS achieved this record on March 12, when Lt.