PRESS RELEASES

  • Missing 8th FW airman recovered

    The Fairbanks Police Department has confirmed that after extensive recovery efforts, the remains of Staff Sgt. Christian Diaz were recovered by response personnel at approximately 7:00 p.m. Alaska Daylight Time, June 29, near Fairbanks, Alaska.

  • Death of Kunsan AB Airman

    An Airman assigned to the 8th Maintenance Group was found dead in an on-base dormitory, August 28, 2024.The Airman has been identified as Tech. Sgt. Jacob Venegas.“We are devastated by the loss of Tech. Sgt. Venegas, and we extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew him

  • Death of Kunsan AB Airman

    A 25-year-old Airman assigned to the 8th Security Forces Squadron was found deceased on base, August 5, 2024.

  • Death of Airman at Kunsan Air Base

    A 23-year-old Airman assigned to the 8th Security Forces Squadron was found deceased on base, July 26, 2024.The deceased Airman has been identified as Airman Basic Kye Vang.“The Kunsan family is deeply saddened by this loss, and we will mourn the life of Kye,” said Col. Peter Kasarskis, 8th Fighter

  • Death of Kunsan AB Airman

    A 23-year-old Airman assigned to the 35th Fighter Generation Squadron was found deceased on base, March 8, 2024.The deceased Airman has been identified as Staff Sgt. Jacob Kruse who arrived at Kunsan in November of 2023.

  • F-16 crashes near Kunsan Air Base

    An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing here experienced an in-flight emergency over the West Sea and crashed at approximately 8:41 a.m. today.The pilot ejected safely and was recovered at around 9:30 a.m. He is conscious and was transported to a medical facility for assessment. The

  • F-16 crashes during routine training

    An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing experienced an in-flight emergency over the Yellow Sea at approximately 8:43 a.m. Dec. 11, 2023. The pilot ejected the aircraft.