PRESS RELEASES

  • Kunsan F-16s land safely following in-flight emergency

    Two F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing landed safely after one of the aircraft experienced an in-flight emergency at approximately 2:35 p.m. April 7.The pilot experienced a serious engine malfunction during a training flight and proceeded to follow established safety guidelines

  • Kunsan Airman death

    An Airman assigned to the 8th Operations Support Squadron was found dead in the dormitories here this morning."This is a tragic loss for the 8th Fighter Wing and Kunsan Air Base," said Col. Ken Ekman, 8th Fighter Wing commander. "This sadness impacts our entire wing. Today, and over the days and

  • Kunsan Airman death

    A U.S. Air Force master sergeant assigned to the 8th Maintenance Squadron died at approximately 10:30 a.m., June 19. Master Sgt. Eric J. Collins' cause of death is still under investigation, but additional information will be released as it becomes available. "Our deepest condolences go out the

  • Kunsan Airman death

    An Airman assigned to the 8th Force Support Squadron died Friday evening while swimming at an off-base pool. 1st Lt Josh Hovies' cause of death is still under investigation, but additional information will be released as available. "We are extremely saddened by the loss of one of our finest young

  • Vehicle accident

    Two U. S. Air Force Airmen and a Korean cab driver were injured in a vehicle accident off base at approximately 11:30 p.m. Sunday.One Airman is in critical condition, being treated at Won Kwang Hospital in Iksan. The other is at Gunsan Medical Center, and is in stable condition. The Korean driver