• Stronger together: U.S., ROK forces unite during a joint exercise

    An 8th Security Forces Squadron defender sits in a humvee at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 17, 2025. This exercise allowed U.S. and ROK forces to build trust, improve communication and develop the seamless coordination needed to respond effectively to real-world threats. (U.S. Air Force

  • Kunsan celebrates Friendship Day

    U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Giovanni Sims, 8th Fighter Wing public affairs noncommissioned officer in charge, jumps rope during Friendship Day at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 17, 2025. Friendship Day provided an opportunity for U.S. and ROK service members to come together by engaging in

  • FF25-2 at Kunsan features MQ-9 Reaper support

    U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 49th Maintenance Squadron wait to inspect an MQ-9 Reaper operated by the 20th Attack Squadron during Freedom Flag 25-2 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 6, 2025. The MQ-9 is a multi-mission, medium-altitude, long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft designed

  • Wolf Pack and ROKAF maintain incident response readiness

    Republic of Korea air force firefighters and U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron prepare to rescue survivors during an incident response exercise at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 15, 2025. The ROK and U.S. air forces practice exercises together to ensure

  • Maintainers keep Wolf Pack fighters flying during FF 25-2

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Juan Rafael Mendoza, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron dedicated crew chief, inspects a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon tail during Freedom Flag 25-2 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 3, 2025. FF 25-2 is a routine, regularly scheduled training event designed

  • The Wolf Pack heats up for Fire Prevention Week

    U.S. Air Force Col. Kathryn Gaetke, 8th Fighter Wing commander, signs a Fire Prevention Week proclamation at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 6, 2025. The proclamation reinforces the 8th Fighter Wing’s commitment to the safety and security of the Wolf Pack with an emphasis on the safe

  • The Wolf Pack welcomes the 431st ERS

    U.S. Air Force Col. Ruben Amezaga, 8th Operations Group commander, passes a guidon to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Douglas Slater Jr., 431st Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron commander, during the 431st ERS activation ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 29, 2025. Slater assumed