• Senior Airman Michael Philip Flores-Rodriguez, 8th Maintenance Squadron AFREP technician, cleans a fault function panel with alcohol at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 25, 2025. The strategic approach within the AFREP program allows for maintainers to repair rather than replace equipment, a valuable resource that keeps essential components readily available without relying on external repair locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Giovanni Sims)
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Edgar Nava, 8th Maintenance Squadron AFREP technician, repairs a rounds counter for the U.S. Air Force f-16 Fighting Falcon armament system at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 25, 2025. The strategic approach within the AFREP program allows for maintainers to repair rather than replace equipment, a valuable resource that keeps essential components readily available without relying on external repair locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Giovanni Sims)
  • Senior Airmen Ernesto Nevado, 8th Maintenance Squadron AFREP technician, swaps a connector head of a remote control unit cable at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 21, 2025. By prioritizing in-house repairs and salvaging condemned items, AFREP significantly reduces downtime and improves the availability of crucial parts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Giovanni Sims)
  • Senior Airman Ernesto Nevado, 8th Maintenance Squadron AFREP technician, swaps a connector head of a remote control unit cable at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 21, 2025. By prioritizing in-house repairs and salvaging condemned items, AFREP significantly reduces downtime and improves the availability of crucial parts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Giovanni Sims)
  • From left to right: U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ernesto Nevado, 8th Maintenance Squadron AFREP technician, Senior Airmen Michael Philip Flores Rodriguez, 8th Maintenance Squadron AFREP technician, Staff Sgt. Edgar Nava, 8th Maintenance Squadron AFREP technician and Staff Sgt. Anthony Canzoneri, 8th Maintenance Squadron AFREP non-commissioned officer in charge, pose for a photo at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 21, 2025. The strategic approach of the AFREP program allows maintainers to repair rather than replace equipment, a valuable resource that extends beyond the maintenance group and keeps essential components readily available without relying on external repair locations. (U.S. Air Force photo biy Tech. Sgt. Giovanni Sims)
  • Senior Airmen Ernesto Nevado,, 8th Maintenance Squadron AFREP technician, and Air Force Staff Sgt. Anthony Canzoneri, 8th Maintenance Squadron AFREP non-commissioned officer in charge, carry a box supply assets for an Airtronics shipment at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 25, 2025. The strategic approach within the AFREP program allows for maintainers to repair rather than replace equipment, a valuable resource that keeps essential components readily available without relyihng on external repair locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Giovanni Sims)
  • Senior Airman Michael Philip Flores-Rodriguez, 8th Maintenance Squadron AFREP technician, uses a solder to join metals on a fault function panel at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 25, 2025. The strategic approach within the AFREP program allows for maintainers to repair rather than replace equipment, a valuable resource that keeps essential components readily available without relying on external repair locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Giovanni Sims)
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nelson Lumibao, left, observes Senior Airman Bryson Palmer, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon dedicated crew chiefs, as he conducts maintenance on an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during Beverly Pack 25-1 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 14, 2025. The 8th Maintenance Group executed Kunsan's first integrated combat turn with a JASSM, loading the munition and refueling the aircraft while it was still running. An ICT is the act of rearming a jet while it is running to ensure quick turnover and return to operations; a key capability for rapidly projecting airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nelson Lumibao, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon dedicated crew chief, prepares to marshal an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during Beverly Pack 25-1 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 14, 2025. During Bev Pack 25-1, the 8th Maintenance Group successfully loaded a Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon, marking a significant step in expanding integrated combat turns to include a wider range of weapons. An ICT is the act of rearming a jet while it is running to ensure quick turnover and return to operations; a key capability for rapidly projecting airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Denice, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron loads a Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile on an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during Beverly Pack 25-1 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 14, 2025. The 8th Maintenance Group executed Kunsan's first integrated combat turn with a JASSM, loading the munition and refueling the aircraft while it was still running. An ICT is the act of rearming a jet while it is running to ensure quick turnover and return to operations; a key capability for rapidly projecting airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jakob Raisanen, 8th Maintenance Group squadron lead crew chief, postloads a missile during Beverly Pack 25-1 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 14, 2025. During Bev Pack 25-1, the 8th Maintenance Group successfully loaded a Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile, marking a significant step in expanding integrated combat turns to include a wider range of weapons. An ICT is the act of rearming a jet while it is running to ensure quick turnover and return to operations; a key capability for rapidly projecting airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)
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New Phoenix takes reigns to keep Wolf Pack flying

U.S. Air Force Col. George Sebren, 8th Maintenance Group commander, speaks to the 8th Fighter Wing June 28, 2017, during a change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Sebren took command of the 8th MXG from Col. James Long and, upon assuming the position, received the title of “Phoenix.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colville McFee/Released)

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