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 Senior Airman Alexis Childress, 51st Operations Support Squadron air traffic control journeyman, establishes radio communications to a KC-130J Hercules assigned to the Marine Corps Air Station, Iwakuni, during the Landing Zone Safety Officer course at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 25, 2026. As part of the course, participants took turns relaying information such as wind speed and direction to the KC-130J pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)
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NIKON Z 7_2
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NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
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10
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1/250
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100
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