• 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

  • 80th AMU provides air power

    Maintainers assigned to the 80th Aircraft Maintenance Unit prepare F-16 Fighting Falcons for flight at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 12, 2020. The maintainers’ key responsibility is to inspect, maintain and repair mechanical and electrical components of the F-16s before and after flight.

  • EOD maintains mission readiness

    The 8th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight conducted routine vehicle-borne improvised explosive device detection training at Kunsan Air Base, May 27-28.This training simulates scenarios seen in contingency locations where a vehicle rigged with explosives is driven to entry

  • 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