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. Master Sgt. Paul Hooten, 51st Operations Support Squadron radar, airfield and weather systems section chief, uses a dynamic cone penetrometer as part of the Landing Zone Safety Officer course at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 25, 2026. The penetrometer is used to determine if unpaved landing zones, airfields, or taxiways can safely support specific aircraft, calculating soil bearing capacity in austere environments. (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
1000
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