• Wolf Pack validates agile combat readiness across the ROK

    The 8th Fighter Wing collaborated with the Republic of Korea Air Force to engage in a series of agile combat employment operations duringBeverly Pack 24-1, May 7-9.The ACE exercise portion consisted of approximately 67 Airmen deployed to Gwangju Air Base, ROK. The exercise tested and refined the 8th

  • Pride of the Pack: A1C Madylynn Lyman

    Airman 1st Class Madylynn Lyman, 8th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron bioenvironmental engineer, was selected as Kunsan Air Base’s Pride of the Pack for the week of April 22-26.A1C Lyman assumes the duties of a(non-commissioned officer in charge), normally a position held by a Staff or

  • Cyber Airmen keep Kunsan connected for Korea Flying Training 24

    Without connection, there can be no mission, so the 8th Communications Squadron is providing seamless and adaptable communication infrastructure to power Korea Flying Training 2024. During KFT 24, multiple aircraft, ground units, and support personnel are executing complex training scenarios to

  • KFT 24: Mission Ready Airmen

    During Korea Flying Training 2024, Airmen throughout the 8th Fighter Wing from various specialties supported the exercise by using their unique expertise and abilities.As part of KFT 24, fighter squadrons shared training tactics and procedures enhancing U.S. and ROK interoperability and ultimately

  • Kunsan AB hosts Korea Flying Training 2024

    Aircraft and personnel from units across the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps, and the Republic of Korea Air Force arrived to participate in Korea Flying Training 2024 exercise, April 12, 2024.KFT 24 is part of the 7th Air Force’s annual training schedule designed to further strengthen

  • Wolf Pack Airmen conduct a mass accident response exercise

    Wolf Pack Airmen participated in Beverly High 24-1, a mass accident response exercise at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 4, 2024.MAREs allow Airmen to practice their emergency response skills for potential real-world incidents or accidents. This training helps ensure members are ready and

  • Put to the test: 8 FW pilot completes upgrade certification

    On the morning of Nov. 15, 2023, as Airmen from the 8th Fighter Wing readied themselves for flying operations, Capt. Tyler Hansen took an extra moment in his preparations. Despite more than 600 hours of flight time, the next few hours would be some of the most important in his career.The large force

  • Kunsan maintainers let the sparks fly

    The Airmen 8th Maintenance Squadron use their skills to troubleshoot issues at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 25th, 2023. Metals tech Airmen weld, fabricate and custom-make the metal components critical to the proper functioning of aircraft, vehicles, and equipment. These specialists act