COMPACAF visits the Wolf Pack, gains insight on mission operations

U.S. Air Force Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, is greeted by U.S. Air Force Col. John “Wolf” DeLion, 8th Fighter Wing commander, at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 7, 2026. During his visit, Schneider engaged with 8th FW leadership and Airmen across the wing, gaining insight into the Wolf Pack’s daily operations and how their efforts contribute to the wing’s elevated state of operational readiness. PACAF oversees U.S. Air Force operations across half the globe, supporting more than 46,000 Airmen primarily stationed in Japan, ROK , Hawaii, Alaska and Guam. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tabatha Chapman)

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COMPACAF visits the Wolf Pack, gains insight on mission operations

U.S. Air Force Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, receives a tour of War Reserve Materiel from U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Brooks, 8th Logistic Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance flight chief, during a base visit at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 6, 2026. The WRM program at Kunsan AB is a multimillion-dollar operation responsible for storing, inspecting, and maintaining contingency equipment, vehicles, and consumables to ensure the 8th Fighter Wing remains ready to respond to emerging operational requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tabatha Chapman)

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COMPACAF visits the Wolf Pack, gains insight on mission operations

U.S. Air Force Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, controls a small unmanned aerial system during his visit to Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 6, 2026. Schneider gained insight into the Wolf Pack’s capabilities to detect and counter sUAS and Kunsan AB’s ability to defend its airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tabatha Chapman)

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COMPACAF visits the Wolf Pack, gains insight on mission operations

U.S. Air Force Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, receives a brief on small unmanned aerial systems from U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mason Degennaro, 8th Security Force Squadron sUAS program manager, during a base visit at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 6, 2026. Schneider engaged with 8th FW leadership and Airmen across the unit, gaining a deeper understanding of the Wolf Pack’s daily operations and how they contribute to its heightened state of readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tabatha Chapman)

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COMPACAF visits the Wolf Pack, gains insight on mission operations

U.S. Air Force Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, center, Pacific Air Forces commander, receives a brief from U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Gerard Garbutt, 8th Security Forces Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of air defense, during a base visit at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 6, 2026. Garbutt highlighted the Wolf Pack’s capabilities to detect and counter small unmanned aerial systems, reinforcing Kunsan AB’s ability to defend its airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tabatha Chapman)

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COMPACAF visits the Wolf Pack, gains insight on mission operations

U.S. Air Force Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, center, Pacific Air Forces commander, gathers with commanders across the 8th Fighter Wing for a group photo during his visit to Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 6, 2026. During his visit, Schneider engaged with 8th FW leadership and Airmen across the wing, gaining insight into the Wolf Pack’s daily operations and how their efforts contribute to the wing’s elevated state of operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tabatha Chapman)

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COMPACAF visits the Wolf Pack, gains insight on mission operations

U.S. Air Force Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, right, Pacific Air Forces commander, receives a briefing on 3rd Generation Hardened Aircraft Structures from U.S. Air Force Capt. Ross Lunsford, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron officer in charge of construction management, during a base visit to Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 6, 2026. Lunsford discussed ongoing and future improvements to HAS facilities, highlighting their role in increasing aircraft protection, improving the work environment for maintenance Airmen and strengthening airpower capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tabatha Chapman)

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COMPACAF visits the Wolf Pack, gains insight on mission operations

U.S. Air Force Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, receives a tour of dormitory living quarters from U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Demeatrious Pickett, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron airman dorm leader, as part of a base visit to Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 6, 2026. During his visit, Schneider received mission briefings, observed installation operations, and reviewed infrastructure initiatives supporting operational readiness and long-term mission sustainment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tabatha Chapman)

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COMPACAF visits the Wolf Pack, gains insight on mission operations

Published Aug. 13, 2026
By Staff Sgt. Tabatha Chapman
8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- U.S. Air Force Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, is greeted by U.S. Air Force Col. John “Wolf” DeLion, 8th Fighter Wing commander, at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 7, 2026. During his visit, Schneider engaged with 8th FW leadership and Airmen across the wing, gaining insight into the Wolf Pack’s daily operations and how their efforts contribute to the wing’s elevated state of operational readiness. PACAF oversees U.S. Air Force operations across half the globe, supporting more than 46,000 Airmen primarily stationed in Japan, ROK , Hawaii, Alaska and Guam. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tabatha Chapman)