• Behind the Scenes: Maintenance Managers

    The 8th Maintenance Group’s maintenance managers serve as a crucial link between flightline maintenance and operational units. Their primary responsibility is to manage the scheduling of maintenance and flying hours, ensuring that all aircraft are mission-ready and operational targets are met.

  • 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

  • Day in the Life: 35th FGS Crew Chief

    There is arguably no job closer to the successful take-off of an F-16 Fighting Falcon than a dedicated crew chief. During this feature, Senior Airman Brett Haifley, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron, dedicated crew chief, explains why his job is so important, his favorite parts about this job and how

  • Munitions flight stockpile the Wolf Pack weapons system

    Stockpile management technicians, from the 8th Maintenance Squadron, inspect storage containers at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 29, 2021. Munitions Airmen work with extreme care to handle, store, transport, arm and disarm weapons systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Suzie

  • 35th AMU pushes it up during load crew competition

    Airmen from the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Unit pose for a photo during the Third Quarter Load Crew Competition at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 16, 2021. Load crew competitions are held for training and to build esprit de corps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jesenia Landaverde)

  • AF Week in Photos

    This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.

  • 8th FW maintainers ensure airpower readiness

    Airmen from the 8th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron ensure F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 35th Fighter Squadron are ready for flight. Routine maintenance efforts ensure the Wolf Pack is always “Ready to Fight Tonight.”

  • Wolf Pack, Mustangs charge runway

    Staff Sgt. Edward Figueroa-Rodriguez and Senior Airman D’Andre Daniels, 35th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chiefs, prepare an F-16 Fighting Falcon wing for routine maintenance at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 20, 2021. Crew chiefs are responsible for performing preventive, routine and

  • Ammo technicians build inventory during routine training event

    Staff Sgt. Chase Wood, 8th Maintenance Squadron munitions inspector, secures munitions to a trailer during a routine training event at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 24, 2021. The 8th MXS “Dragons” build and maintain munitions for the 8th Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior