• 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

  • 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

  • AFE: Maintaining NVGs, g-suits and much more

    Staff Sgt. Collin Shipman, 8th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment craftsman, inspects night vision goggles at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 27, 2020. The 8th OSS inspects NVGs annually to ensure a pilot’s full mission capability while in flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by

  • Wolf Pack, ROKAF demonstrate capabilities to USFK commander

    U.S. Army Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, United States Forces Korea commander, coins an Airman assigned to the 8th Operations Group, recognizing him as an outstanding performer at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 22, 2017. During his visit, Brooks recognized Airmen from multiple units for their

  • Aircrew flight equipment: no masking safety

    While pilots fly at the speed of sound, multi-tasking is in full force, but safety remains a top priority in the skies.Maintenance Airmen make sure each aircraft is ready to fly, but one crew works meticulously behind the scenes to ensure each pilot’s flight equipment is in top working condition.