KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- The 2025 change of command season has ended with the Wolf Pack transitioning to new wing, group and squadron commanders.
The Airmen of the 8th Fighter Wing said farewell to old commanders and welcomed the newest pack leaders, integrating them into the wing’s culture and mission.
8th Fighter Wing Commander: Col. Kathryn Gaetke
8th Operations Group Commander: Col. Ruben Amezaga
8th Mission Support Group Commander: Col. Tim Frank
8th Maintenance Group Commander: Col. Blair Byrem
8th Communications Squadron: Maj. Stephen Perkins
8th Comptroller Squadron: Maj. Teddy Oteba
8th Maintenance Squadron: Maj. Dustin Woosley
8th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron: Lt. Col. Sarah Kelly
8th Healthcare Operations Squadron: Lt. Col. Irene Fernandez
8th Force Support Squadron: Maj. Tawny Pelletier
8th Logistics Readiness Squadron: Maj. Elizabeth Stevens
8th Civil Engineer Squadron: Lt. Col. Joseph Pickenpaugh
8th Security Forces Squadron: Lt. Col. Ryan Kiggins
35th Fighter Generation Squadron: Maj. Lydia Hill
35th Fighter Squadron (Combined 35th and 80th Fighter Squadrons for the super squadron test): Lt. Col. Joseph Basala
Welcome to the Wolf Pack!