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 Col. John G. DeLion, left, 8th Fighter Wing commander, presents the Legion of Merit certificate to Col. Ruben R. Amezaga, outgoing 8th Operations Group commander, during the 8th OG change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 18, 2026. The 8th OG provides the aircrews who fly the wing's F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft and the support personnel who enable the flying mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Maher)
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