• HERITAGE: Wolf Pack remembers the F-4 Phantom

    During the Vietnam War, the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing flew the F-4 Phantom II, beginning its legacy as the "Wolf Pack." Although the 8th Fighter Wing no longer flies the Phantom, it's still in operation today, and the Wolf Pack still remembers its proud heritage.

  • Wolf 2 passes 2,000 flying hour milestone

    Col. David “Wolf II” Ross, 8th Fighter Wing vice commander, flashes the 80th Fighter Squadron’s ‘crush ‘em’ sign in an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 16, 2021. Ross recently passed 2,000 flying hours, primarily in the F-16, T-37 Tweet and T-38 Talon. (U.S. Air

  • Medical personnel advance proficiency, strategic capabilities with training

    An Airman from the 8th Medical Group uses a land mobile radio to communicate during a medical evacuation training event at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 27, 2020. Medical personnel arrived on scene and assessed victims in an expeditious manner before transporting them to an alternative

  • Tower controllers ensure safety of flight

    The art of juggling requires tons of coordination, training and consistent precision. Jugglers must be confident with every move, because one mistake can lead to failure. Air traffic controllers are the jugglers of the airfield, coordinating with the flightline and consistently training to ensure a

  • 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

  • Seventh Air Force commander, command chief visit Wolf Pack

    Chief Master Sgt. Philip Hudson, Seventh Air Force command chief, speaks with 8th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airmen at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 10, 2020. Hudson regularly interacts with five collocated operating bases and 19 geographically-separated operating locations to ensure