• 80th Fighter Squadron arrives for Red Flag-Alaska 17-3

    Members of the 80th Fighter Squadron arrived at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, to participate in RED FLAG-Alaska 17-3 today. Over the next two weeks, the 80th FS will train to defend against surface-to-air and air-to-air threats, including those provided by an Aggressor unit stationed at Eielson

  • Kunsan P.A.W.S. sponsors Wolf Pack in adopting another “Pack”

    The trip, sponsored by Kunsan Patriots for Animal Welfare and Scholarships, or Kunsan P.A.W.S., was the first-ever trip to the no-kill shelter in Daegu and was coordinated after the shelters owner reached out to the Wolf Pack organization looking for a helping hand.

  • A new Wolf leads the Pack

    Kunsan welcomed Col. David Shoemaker as the new 8th Fighter Wing commander during a change of command ceremony on May 25, 2017.Lt. Gen. Thomas Bergeson, 7th Air Force commander, presided over the ceremony and took the opportunity to welcome Shoemaker as the newest leader of the Wolf Pack, while

  • MAX THUNDER brings forces together, showcases aerial supremacy

    U.S. and ROK Air Forces conduct flight training during Exercise MAX THUNDER 17, which began April 17, 2017, at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Max Thunder is part of a continuous exercise program to enhance interoperability between U.S. and ROK forces. These exercises highlight the longstanding

  • Keying in on the front against sexual assault

    Every year in April, a united campaign against sexual assault takes center stage to spread awareness and cultivate a society of prevention.This month, several Air Force bases will hold activities and events that put the spotlight on how airmen can stay engaged and continue to fight this issue.“April

  • Kunsan tests readiness with exercise BP 17-2

    Airmen from the 8th Fighter Wing respond to different scenarios and test their proficiency during Beverly Pack 17-2, a no-notice training exercise at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, that started March 6, 2017. The exercise was conducted to increase U.S. combat readiness and ultimately enhance

  • Flexibility is still the key to airpower

    Airmen often repeat the phrase, “flexibility is the key to airpower.” I would argue as a service we have forgotten what that means. The phrase was coined from the Italian airpower strategist, Gen. Giulio Douhet, who penned The Command of the Air in the 1920’s. Although many airpower experts will

  • Kunsan dental techs show mission versatility

    Dental airmen from the 8th Medical Operations Squadron perform routine annual exams and construct ear pieces as part of the Attenuating Custom Communications Earpiece System at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, on Jan. 4 and Jan. 9, 2017. Dental technicians here are responsible for receiving

  • Day or night, Kunsan postured to respond to any threat

    Airmen from the 8th Maintenance Squadron perform maintenance on U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 35th and 80th Fighter Squadrons at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 2, 2016. Pilots from the 35th and 80th Fighter Squadrons take to the sky's after maintainers prepare aircraft for