• Kunsan Air Base transitions to HPCON Bravo

    Based on the current COVID-19 numbers in South Korea, U.S. Forces Korea has adjusted its current health protection condition, or HPCON, to “Bravo” peninsula-wide effective Monday, Oct. 19 at 4 p.m.

  • Tower controllers ensure safety of flight

    The art of juggling requires tons of coordination, training and consistent precision. Jugglers must be confident with every move, because one mistake can lead to failure. Air traffic controllers are the jugglers of the airfield, coordinating with the flightline and consistently training to ensure a

  • Mission continues, maintenance remains steady

    Staff Sgt. Charles Arnell, 80th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew member, sits in the cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a pre-flight inspection at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 20, 2020. The 8th Maintenance Group frequently tests mission effectiveness, based on how fast they

  • Seventh Air Force commander, command chief visit Wolf Pack

    Chief Master Sgt. Philip Hudson, Seventh Air Force command chief, speaks with 8th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airmen at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 10, 2020. Hudson regularly interacts with five collocated operating bases and 19 geographically-separated operating locations to ensure

  • Hardened aircraft shelters constructed at Kunsan

    Col. Christopher “Wolf” Hammond, 8th Fighter Wing commander, along with leadership from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers of the Far East District (USACE of the FED), and Republic of Korean Air Force representatives conducted a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the completion of construction of new

  • 80th AMU provides air power

    Maintainers assigned to the 80th Aircraft Maintenance Unit prepare F-16 Fighting Falcons for flight at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 12, 2020. The maintainers’ key responsibility is to inspect, maintain and repair mechanical and electrical components of the F-16s before and after flight.

  • Silent Warriors

    Behind the scenes of every base event, there is a protocol specialist ensuring specific requirements are met to guarantee mission success.

  • Wolf Pack pharmacy: the first line of defense

    The Airmen assigned to the 8th Medical Group clinic pharmacy are helping to ensure the Wolf Pack is fit to fight by supporting more than 2,500 military personnel at Kunsan Air Base.