• KFT 24: Mission Ready Airmen

    During Korea Flying Training 2024, Airmen throughout the 8th Fighter Wing from various specialties supported the exercise by using their unique expertise and abilities.As part of KFT 24, fighter squadrons shared training tactics and procedures enhancing U.S. and ROK interoperability and ultimately

  • Wolf Pack integrates 5th generation aircraft into ROK defense mission

    As part of Korea Flying Training 2024, the 8th Fighter Wing’s F-16 Fighting Falcons are sharing the skies and the Kunsan flightline with joint and allied aircraft from across the region, including 5th-generation aircraft, including U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning IIs. KFT 24 is a combined

  • 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