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.

8th Operations Group changes hands

Col. Matthew Gaetke, left, 8th Fighter Wing commander, gives the guidon to Col. Derrick Franck, 8th Operations Group incoming commander, during the 8th OG change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 31, 2024. Franck assumed command of the 8th OG from Col. Michael McCarthy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman
VIRIN: 240531-F-CJ696-3142.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z 6

LENS

NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

APERTURE

11

SHUTTERSPEED

1/250

ISO

2000

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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