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.
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Soto Garcia, 51st Operations Support Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of training and Master. Sgt. Badger Garner, 8th OSS radar approach control assistant chief controller, review radio operations during a Landing Zone Safety Officer course at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 25, 2026. A crucial component of the LZSO course is establishing radio communications to aircraft personnel for relaying necessary information ensuring a safe landing in challenging conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua DeGuzman)
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NIKON Z 6
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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
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45/10
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1/125
ISO
4000
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