• Pride of the Pack: Staff Sgt. Jerica Batista

    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jerica Batista, a native of Queens, New York, and 8th Maintenance Squadron stockpile management crew chief, won the 8th Fighter Wing’s Pride of the Pack award for the week of Jan. 6–9, 2026, for coordinating and transporting vital munitions to support combat weapons

  • Kunsan inspires ROKAF Academy cadets

    Republic of Korea Air Force Academy cadets inspect an MQ-9 Reaper assigned to the 431st Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 10, 2025. This engagement served as a valuable opportunity for the U.S. to strengthen its partnership with South Korea by

  • 8th MDG trains and triages during Beverly Sentinel 26-1

    An Airman from the 8th Medical Group triages simulated patients during the Beverly Sentinel 26-1 exercise at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 2, 2025. After triaging patients based on the severity of their injuries, Airmen provided simulated immediate life-saving care, systematically treated

  • The Wolf Pack heats up for Fire Prevention Week

    U.S. Air Force Col. Kathryn Gaetke, 8th Fighter Wing commander, signs a Fire Prevention Week proclamation at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 6, 2025. The proclamation reinforces the 8th Fighter Wing’s commitment to the safety and security of the Wolf Pack with an emphasis on the safe

  • The Wolf Pack welcomes the 431st ERS

    U.S. Air Force Col. Ruben Amezaga, 8th Operations Group commander, passes a guidon to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Douglas Slater Jr., 431st Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron commander, during the 431st ERS activation ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 29, 2025. Slater assumed

  • Pride of the Pack: Staff Sgt. Dechawat Arsanam

    Staff Sgt. Dechawat Arsanam, a native of Udon Thani, Thailand and 8th Comptroller Squadron financial analyst, was awarded the 8th Fighter Wing’s Pride of the Pack for the week of Sept. 15 - 19 for his financial expertise, innovative ideas and training efforts.

  • Pride of the Pack: Tech. Sgt. Mascetti

    U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kaitlynn Mascetti, a native of Columbus, Ohio and 8th Security Forces Squadron air defense and tactical communications section chief, won the 8th Fighter Wing’s Pride of the Pack award during the week of Aug. 25-29, 2025, for her work as the key integrator between eight