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8TH OPERATIONS GROUP

The 8th Operations Group is the backbone of the 8th Fighter Wing, providing the aircrews who fly the wing's F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft. The 8th OG is comprised of the 35th Fighter Squadron, 80th Fighter Squadron and the 8th Operations Support Squadron.

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231109-F-DU706-2160

Senior Airmen James Charles, left, and Senior Airman James Devlin, both 8th Civil Engineer Squadron, explosive ordnance disposal journeymen, discuss operational procedures during an integrated night training operation at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 9, 2023. The training consisted of two major scenarios that integrated the teams for high-intensity night operations, equipping Airmen with the various skillsets needed to execute close-quarter combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)
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231109-F-DU706-2160

Members of the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron, 8th Operations Support Squadron and 8th Security Forces Squadron clear a building during an integrated night training operation at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 8, 2023. The operation brought together Airmen from each unit to integrate their unique skillsets to practice practical problem-solving and learn new procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)
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231108-F-DU706-1935

Senior Airman William Kennedy, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal journeyman, awaits orders during an integrated night training operation at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 8, 2023. The training provided practical application of mission planning and problem-solving while combining the skills of various Air Force specialties.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)
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231108-F-DU706-1047

Members of the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron, 8th Operations Support Squadron and 8th Security Forces Squadron hold a defensive position during an integrated night training operation at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 8, 2023. The operation integrated each unit’s skills and expertise while their enhancing familiarization with close-quarter combat tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)
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231108-F-DU706-1961

Senior Airman James Devlin, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal journeyman, prepares a 9-line medical evacuation request to transport a simulated patient during an integrated night training operation at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 8, 2023. The 9 Line MEDEVAC is the timely and efficient movement and en route care provided by medical personnel to the wounded being evacuated from a battlefield or combat zone. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)
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231108-F-DU706-1660

Senior Airman D’andre Goodson, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal journeyman, awaits orders during an integrated night training operation at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 8, 2023. The training was designed for Airmen to refine individual practices while expanding their tactical capabilities and gaining greater mission insight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)
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231108-F-DU706-1239

Senior Airman James Brewer, left, and Senior Airman William Kennedy, both 8th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal journeymen, perform tactical combat casualty care on a simulated patient during an integrated night operation training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 8, 2023. The training allowed EOD Airmen to hone their skills while integrating with other units to learn new procedures and problem-solving methods. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)
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231108-F-DU706-1931

Senior Airman William Kennedy, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal journeyman, awaits orders during an integrated night training operation at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 8, 2023. The training provided practical application of mission planning and problem-solving while combining the skills of various Air Force specialties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)
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231108-F-DU706-1917

Senior Airman James Brewer, left, and Senior Airman William Kennedy, both 8th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal journeymen, perform tactical combat casualty care on a simulated patient during an integrated night operation training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 8, 2023. The training provided practical application of mission planning and problem-solving while combining the skills of various Air Force specialties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)
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231108-F-DU706-1207

Senior Airman James Brewer, left, and Senior Airman William Kennedy, both 8th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal journeymen, prepare to defuse a simulated explosive during an integrated night training operation at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 8, 2023. The units shared their tactical knowledge to ensure teams were executing as realistically and efficiently as possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)
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231108-F-DU706-1620

Tech. Sgt. Stephen Dobbins, left, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal operations section chief, inspects proper placement of Ops-Core tactical helmet on Senior Airman Adriana Mendez, 8th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler during an integrated night operation training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 8, 2023. Members from different units came together to equip each other with tactical knowledge, making teams more capable of executing various contingency procedures for future real-world scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)
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231108-F-DU706-1030

Senior Airman James Brewer, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal journeyman, conducts render safe procedures during an integrated night training operation at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 8, 2023. The training consisted of two major scenarios that exposed the teams to high-intensity night operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)
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231109-F-DU706-1471

Senior Airman Justin Hebenstreit, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal journeyman, clears a building during an integrated night training operation at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 8, 2023. The operation provided junior enlisted Airmen with unique opportunities to hone their leadership skills under close-quarter combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)
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Vigilant Defense 24: Accept Follow-on Forces

Staff Sgt. Eric Sadowski, 8th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control watch supervisor, observes the take-off of an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Vigilant Defense 24 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 30, 2023. Combined Flying Training Events are regularly scheduled training events designed to enhance the readiness of U.S. and ROK forces and sustain capabilities, which strengthen the ROK-U.S. Alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)
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Vigilant Defense 24: Accept Follow-on Forces

Staff Sgt. Eric Sadowski, 8th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control watch supervisor, observes an F-16 Fighting Falcon taxi before take-off during Vigilant Defense 24 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 30, 2023. Combined Flying Training Events are regularly scheduled training events designed to enhance the readiness of U.S. and ROK forces and sustain capabilities, which strengthen the ROK-U.S. Alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)
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Vigilant Defense 24: Accept Follow-on Forces

Senior Airman David McCall, 8th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, uses binoculars to conduct a visual inspection of the flightline during Vigilant Defense 24 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 29, 2023. Combined Flying Training Events are regularly scheduled training events designed to enhance the readiness of U.S. and ROK forces and sustain capabilities, which strengthen the ROK-U.S. Alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)
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Vigilant Defense 24: Accept Follow-on Forces

Staff Sgt. Eric Sadowski, right, 8th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control watch supervisor, and Tech. Sgt. Paul Gary, 8th OSS ATC senior watch supervisor, don mission-oriented protective posture gear during during Vigilant Defense 24 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 30, 2023. Combined training and exercises are defensive in nature, intended to build combat readiness and ensure we are ready to “Fight Tonight.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)
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Vigilant Defense 24: Accept Follow-on Forces

Staff Sgt. Eric Sadowski, left, 8th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control watch supervisor, and Tech. Sgt. Paul Gary, 8th OSS ATC senior watch supervisor, observe an F-16 Fighting Falcon as it taxis before take-off during Vigilant Defense 24 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 30, 2023. Combined training and exercises are defensive in nature, intended to build combat readiness and ensure we are ready to “Fight Tonight.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)
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Vigilant Defense 24: Accept Follow-on Forces

The Kunsan Air Base air traffic control tower provides a vantage point of flight operations for air traffic controllers during Vigilant Defense 24 at Kunsan AB, Republic of Korea, Oct. 30, 2023. Combined Flying Training Events are regularly scheduled training events designed to enhance the readiness of U.S. and ROK forces and sustain capabilities, which strengthen the ROK-U.S. Alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)
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8th FW participates in U.S., Japan, Republic of Korea 1st aerial exercise

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 80th Fighter Squadron takes off at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 22, 2023. U.S. F-16s from the 80th FS, 8th Fighter Wing flew alongside Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-2s from the 8th Air Wing and Republic of Korea Air Force F-15Ks from the 11th Wing, conducting the first trilateral aerial exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Emili Koonce)
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