• NDI flight ensures safety in the sky

    As aircraft components are used, they gradually degrade and can suffer from fractures and breaks that cannot be seen with the naked eye. If left unchecked, these issues can become more severe. The 8th Maintenance Squadron (MXS) nondestructive inspection flight (NDI) is responsible for examining

  • Behind the scenes; AFREP maintains Wolf Pack readiness

    Maintenance Group Airmen across the Air Force keep thousands of complex weapons systems ready for any mission demand… anywhere, anytime. However, many of these MXG Airmen are behind-the-scenes technicians, and work on projects most people would never see.

  • MPOY Recap

    Congratulation to all the winners from 8th Maintenance Group's Maintenance Professional of the Year ceremony!

  • Juvats sweep crew chief, jammer, load crew competition

    8th Maintenance Group Airmen pose for a photo during the 8th MXG's first quarter weapons load crew competition at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 3, 2021. Staff Sgt. Matthew Banks, 80th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load team chief, Senior Airman Quentin Gonzalez, 80th AMU load crew

  • Electrical, environmental maintenance keeps F-16 systems online

    There are about 59 different types of aircraft in the U.S. Air Force and each one houses a network of wires that allows the aircraft to function properly. The 80th Aircraft Maintenance Unit electrical and environmental shop inspects, troubleshoots and maintains those electrical and environmental

  • Daybreak ready

    An Airman assigned to the 8th Maintenance Group walks down the flightline on Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 28, 2020. Prior to takeoff, maintenance specialists arrive early to inspect, service and prepare aircraft for flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)

  • 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

  • QA keeps the Wolf Pack safe

    The 8th Maintenance Group quality assurance flight evaluates all aspects of maintenance performed by flightline and back shop personnel to ensure standards meet Air Force Instruction guidance. The quality assurance flight at Kunsan Air Base focuses on the safety of Wolf Pack personnel by checking

  • 2019 Wolf Pack Load Crew of the Year

    Weapons load crews from the 8th Maintenance Group represented the 35th and 80th Aircraft Maintenance Units to compete in the Weapons Load Crew of the Year Competition held at Kunsan Air Base, Jan. 25.