• Put to the test: 8 FW pilot completes upgrade certification

    On the morning of Nov. 15, 2023, as Airmen from the 8th Fighter Wing readied themselves for flying operations, Capt. Tyler Hansen took an extra moment in his preparations. Despite more than 600 hours of flight time, the next few hours would be some of the most important in his career.The large force

  • Kunsan hosts inaugural Wolf Leadership Forum

    The 8th Fighter Wing hosted the inaugural Wolf Leadership Forum (WoLF) at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 23-24.The Wolf Pack welcomed back seven senior leaders from its heritage to provide feedback on the mission and professional development to Airmen.“I get the opportunity to visit the

  • US-ROKAF RAPCON partnership dominates airspace

    With many moving parts in the sky, the 8th Operations Support Squadron (OSS) air traffic control (ATC) radar approach control (RAPCON) flight ensures all traffic are in communication and safely protected with their ability to be the “eyes in the sky”. “The RAPCON gives expeditious clearances to

  • HAF director of logistics visits Wolf Pack, assesses unit needs

    The Wolf Pack welcomed back Maj. Gen. Linda S. Hurry, director of logistics, deputy chief of staff for logistics, engineering and force protection, Headquarters Air Force, Feb. 1, 2023.Hurry’s visit focused on learning the logistical steps and processes Kunsan uses to execute its mission in support

  • Med Hawks become TJC certified

    After receiving a “fine-tooth comb” inspection last October, the 8th Medical Group has earned The Joint Commission (TJC) accreditation, a national certification bestowed on healthcare organizations for their outstanding process performance and patient care this January.The TJC exam is a neutral body

  • Kunsan cares for community, conducts coal operation

    In an effort spearheaded by the 8th Fighter Wing chapel team, 24 Wolf Pack members took time to deliver approximately two thousand coal bricks to local homes in nearby Gunsan City, Jan. 14, 2023.“Many of the homes are older and still use [coal] to warm their homes,” said Tech. Sgt. Dwayne Walker,

  • PACAF visits Kunsan, validates next gen aircrew protection

    Pacific Air Forces deployed a joint team of representatives and subject matter experts to Kunsan, conducting the major command’s first test and validation of counter-chemical warfare tactics, techniques and procedures (TTP), Jan. 11-13, 2023. These tests are part of the Next Generation Aircrew

  • Backbone of the Wolf Pack: Kunsan lodging custodian welcomes newcomers

    Whether it’s your first or last day at Kunsan, you might have run into one of the Wolf Pack’s longest working custodians, Kwi Ye Yi, who’s dedicated many years to the Wolf Pack Lodge, the installation’s inn.“We know this is the place that most Airmen have to stay when they first arrive in Kunsan,

  • Wolf Pack weather flight forecasts for safety

    Kunsan’s strategic location in the Indo-Pacific region provides an edge over our adversaries and enables a quick response to threats. However, with that comes unique weather challenges that can threaten the safety of personnel and assets.To prepare for and work with the forces of nature, the 8th