Kunsan Wolves takes charge in Freedom Shield 25

An F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft takes off from the flight line during Freedom Shield 25 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 9, 2025. FS25 is a defense-oriented exercise featuring live, virtual, and field-based training that engages alliance forces and governmental agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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Kunsan Wolves takes charge in Freedom Shield 25

Senior Airman Jordan Gilronan, 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron outbound cargo technician, prepares cargo to be deployed to a simulated forward location during Freedom Shield 25 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 9, 2025. Members assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing, under Seventh Air Force, participated in large-scale, realistic training to strengthen interoperability, reinforce the ROK-U.S. combined defense posture and increase combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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Kunsan Wolves takes charge in Freedom Shield 25

Airmen assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing don mission oriented protective posture gear during Freedom Shield 25 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 9, 2025. Units across Seventh Air Force, including the 8th Fighter Wing, validated several agile combat employment capabilities, illustrating the air component’s ability to maneuver forces and supplies rapidly, projecting and sustaining air power from numerous locations across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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Kunsan Wolves takes charge in Freedom Shield 25

Airmen assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing board a bus after completing a personnel deployment function line during Freedom Shield 25 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 9, 2025. Airmen assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing, under Seventh Air Force, participated in large-scale, realistic training to strengthen interoperability, reinforce the ROK-U.S. combined defense posture and increase combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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Kunsan Wolves takes charge in Freedom Shield 25

Airmen assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing conduct and process through a personnel deployment function line during Freedom Shield 25 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 9, 2025. Members assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing, under Seventh Air Force, participated in large-scale, realistic training to strengthen interoperability, reinforce the ROK-U.S. combined defense posture and increase combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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Kunsan Wolves takes charge in Freedom Shield 25

Airman 1st Class Eddin Hall, 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron outbound cargo technician, prepares cargo to be deployed to a simulated forward location during Freedom Shield 25 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 9, 2025. Airmen assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing, under Seventh Air Force, participated in large-scale, realistic training to strengthen interoperability, reinforce the ROK-U.S. combined defense posture and increase combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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Kunsan Wolves takes charge in Freedom Shield 25

Airmen assigned to the 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron prepare to load cargo from a vehicle during a cargo deployment function line during Freedom Shield 25 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 9, 2025. Units across Seventh Air Force, including the 8th Fighter Wing, validated several agile combat employment capabilities, illustrating the air component’s ability to maneuver forces and supplies rapidly, projecting and sustaining air power from numerous locations across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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Kunsan Wolves takes charge in Freedom Shield 25

An F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft takes off from the flight line during Freedom Shield 25 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 9, 2025. Airmen assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing, under Seventh Air Force, participated in large-scale, realistic training to strengthen interoperability, reinforce the ROK-U.S. combined defense posture and increase combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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Kunsan Wolves takes charge in Freedom Shield 25

An F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft takes off from the flight line during Freedom Shield 25 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 9, 2025. Airmen assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing, under Seventh Air Force, participated in large-scale, realistic training to strengthen interoperability, reinforce the ROK-U.S. combined defense posture and increase combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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Kunsan Wolves takes charge in Freedom Shield 25

Published March 14, 2025
By Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman
8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --

The 8th Fighter Wing mobilizes forces and supplies rapidly to kickstart Freedom Shield 25 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 9, 2025.

Units across Seventh Air Force, including the 8th FW, validated several agile combat employment capabilities, illustrating the air component’s ability to maneuver forces and supplies rapidly, projecting and sustaining air power from numerous locations across the region.