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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Arthur Heinrich, 8th Communications Squadron cyber operations section chief, receives an M4 carbine as part of the general arming process during exercise Beverly Sentinel 26-4 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 21, 2026. General arming is a process that facilitates expanded service weapon arming of Airmen to bolster installation security and base defense capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jayda Mayfield, left, 8th Fighter Wing religious affairs journeyman, receives instructions on how to safely clear her M4 carbine from Senior Airman Marina Lawson, right, 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron parts store technician, as part of general arming during exercise Beverly Sentinel 26-4 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 21, 2026. All weapons issued during the general arming process were cleared and equipped with a blank firing adapter to ensure a safe training environment for the participants. Training events such as Bev. Sent. 26-4 are essential to ensure the Wolf Pack maintains its "Fight Tonight" readiness and can rapidly respond to any crisis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing check-in at the 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron armory during exercise Beverly Sentinel 26-4 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 21, 2026. During Bev. Sent. 26-4, 8th FW Airmen were issued M4 carbines and M18 pistols under general arming procedures, preparing them for exercise base defense operations. Training scenarios focused on defensive maneuvers and infrastructure protection, reinforcing 8th FW’s capacity to safeguard personnel and assets against potential threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cedrique Oldaker)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Darren Poblete, 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron inventory journeyman, grabs M4 carbines to be issued during exercise Beverly Sentinel 26-4 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 21, 2026. The Wolf Pack holds several Ability to Survive and Operate exercises throughout the year, this iteration emphasized base defense and featured rapid arming and quick weapons training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cedrique Oldaker)

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A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron clears an M4 carbine for general arming during exercise Beverly Sentinel 26-4 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 21, 2026. During Bev. Sent. 26-4, 8th LRS Airmen issued M18 pistols and M4 carbines to the Wolf Pack, honing the 8th Fighter Wing’s capability to rapidly arm and conduct installation security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cedrique Oldaker)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing line up for general arming during exercise Beverly Sentinel 26-4 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 21, 2026. The Wolf Pack was assigned M4 carbines and M18 pistols equipped with blank firing adapters to further strengthen base security operations and weapon familiarization. Training scenarios during the exercise focused on defensive maneuvers and infrastructure protection, reinforcing the wing's capacity to safeguard personnel and assets against potential threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing go through a general arming process during exercise Beverly Sentinel 26-4 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 21, 2026. During Bev. Sent. 26-4, 8th FW Airmen were issued M4 carbines and M18 pistols under general arming procedures, preparing them for exercise base defense operations. Every Airman utilizes exercises such as Bev. Sent. 26-4 to hone technical skills and build the combat-credible mindset required for the modern battlefield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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An U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing attaches a blank firing adapter to an M4 carbine as part of the general arming process during exercise Beverly Sentinel 26-4 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 21, 2026. During Bev. Sent. 26-4, 8th FW Airmen were issued M4 carbines and M18 pistols under general arming, a process that facilitates expanded arming of Airmen to bolster installation security and base defense capabilities. Prior to issue, all firearms are cleared to ensure they do not contain any live ammunition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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Bev. Sent. 26-4: 8th FW kicks off with GENARM

Published July 21, 2026
By Staff Sgt. Cedrique Oldaker and Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman
8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Arthur Heinrich, 8th Communications Squadron cyber operations section chief, receives an M4 carbine as part of the general arming process during exercise Beverly Sentinel 26-4 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 21, 2026. General arming is a process that facilitates expanded service weapon arming of Airmen to bolster installation security and base defense capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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