• Former safety chief talks teamwork, reflects on tour with Wolf Pack

    While most Wolf Pack pilots are assigned directly to one of the wing’s two fighter squadrons, some pilots are called upon to fill various leadership roles across the wing.Such was the case for Maj. Houston “Meat” Pye, an F-16 pilot and the former 8th Fighter Wing chief of safety. Pye’s year with the

  • 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

  • Wolf Pack closes out POW/MIA week

    Staff Sgt. Joshua Wallace, 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation craftsman, carries the POW/MIA flag during a run at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 17, 2020. Throughout the week, service members from Kunsan hosted a POW/MIA ruck march, a 24-hour vigil run and a closing

  • “Dirt Boys” keep the base running smoothly

    Whether it’s a blanket of snow covering the roads or a crack in the flight line’s concrete, keeping the roadways functional is crucial for the Wolf Pack. Swinging sledge hammers, operating heavy construction vehicles and jack hammering in the elements, the “Dirt Boys”, as they are affectionately

  • Hardened aircraft shelters constructed at Kunsan

    Col. Christopher “Wolf” Hammond, 8th Fighter Wing commander, along with leadership from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers of the Far East District (USACE of the FED), and Republic of Korean Air Force representatives conducted a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the completion of construction of new

  • MFLC: “Here to Help” the Wolf Pack

    Life stressors can come from something as simple as missing video chats with family and friends, to fine-tuning your entire life around a worldwide pandemic. These constant issues occur especially for service members. Many are unaware that the military offers resources that can help mitigate those