8th FW maintainers hone training in operational surge

Airmen assigned to the 35th Fighter Generation Squadron pose with their unit’s motto designation during an operational surge at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 18, 2025. Through coordinated efforts among the 8th Maintenance Group, 8th Operations Group, and 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron, the 35th FGS sustained high-tempo flying operations, projecting continuous lethal airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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8th FW maintainers hone training in operational surge

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marcos Garay, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron load crew team chief, inspects a munition on an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during an operational surge at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 20, 2025. Units across the 8th Fighter Wing conducted an operational surge to test maximum aircraft generation and sortie execution, ensuring readiness and lethality for training and real-world contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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8th FW maintainers hone training in operational surge

Airman 1st Class Chanon Absomtua, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, marshals an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during an operational surge at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 18, 2025. Heightened operations tempos for aircraft generation, refueling and flying allow the 8th FW to test and extend their maximum air power capacity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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8th FW maintainers hone training in operational surge

Airman 1st Class Jachonn Tisinger, left, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, and Staff Sgt. Christian Sanchez, 35th FGS dedicated crew chief, conduct hot pit refueling on an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during an operational surge at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 18, 2025. During hot-pit refueling, Airmen resupply the aircraft while the engines are running in order to minimize turnaround time between flights. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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8th FW maintainers hone training in operational surge

Senior Airman Jayven Nachampassek, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron dedicated crew chief, marshals three F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during an operational surge at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 20, 2025. 8th Fighter Wing units collaborated to execute a sustained, increased flying tempo, or surge, fortifying the wing’s ability to continuously generate large amounts of airpower in support of regional defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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8th FW maintainers hone training in operational surge

Three F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing are parked on the flight line during an operational surge at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 20, 2025. The operational surge tested maximum sortie execution, enabling pilots to execute critical training and readiness requirements for contingency operations at an increased pace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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8th FW maintainers hone training in operational surge

Airmen assigned to the 35th Fighter Generation Squadron execute hot pit refueling on an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during an operational surge at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 18, 2025. Units across the 8th Fighter Wing conducted an operational surge to test maximum aircraft generation and sortie execution, ensuring readiness and lethality for training and real-world contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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8th FW maintainers hone training in operational surge

Airman 1st Class Jachonn Tisinger, left, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christian Sanchez, 35th FGS dedicated crew chief, conduct hot pit refueling during an operational surge at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 18, 2025. Through coordinated efforts among the 8th Maintenance Group, 8th Operations Group, and 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron, the 35th FGS sustained high-tempo flying operations, projecting continuous lethal airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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8th FW maintainers hone training in operational surge

Published April 2, 2025
By Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman
8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --

Through coordinated efforts among the 8th Maintenance Group, 8th Operations Group, and 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron, the 35th Fighter Generation Squadron sustained high-tempo flying operations, projecting continuous lethal airpower during an operational surge at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 18-20, 2025.