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.
Col. Derrick Franck, 8th Operations Group incoming commander, renders his first salute as commander during the 8th OG change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 31, 2024. As the new 8th OG commander, Franck is responsible for the planning, execution, and support of the base's deployment of aircraft to defend the Republic of Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)
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NIKON Z 6
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