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  • A Royal Thai Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon taxis before take off for flying operations with the U.S. Air Force during Exercise Cobra Gold 2019 at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, Feb. 15, 2019. Cobra Gold is the largest Theater Security Cooperation exercise in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region and is an integral part of the U.S. commitment to strengthen engagement in the region. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Valencia McNeal, U.S. Army-Pacific)

    Cobra Gold 19: USAF executes full-spectrum readiness exercise, advancing Indo-Pacific partnerships

    U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 8th Fighter Wing, based out of Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, participated in the 38th iteration of Exercise Cobra Gold 2019 with the Royal Thai Air Force's Wing 1, at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base from Feb. 12 to 23. Hosted by the U.S. Armed Forces and Royal Thai Armed Forces, Cobra Gold 19 is comprised of multi-national, bi-lateral combined task force events designed to maintain readiness and increase combined-joint-force capabilities in planning and executing operations. Twenty-nine nations participated in varying capacities, making Cobra Gold one of the largest international exercises this year.
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. William Armstrong, 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron deployment and distribution flight superintendent, (left), hands a Japanese flag to Michio Miki (middle) and Hideo Ito, Masashi Ito’s nephews, during a flag return ceremony in Takasaki, Japan, Feb. 14, 2019. Armstrong’s grandfather acquired Miki and Ito’s uncle’s flag during World War II. (Courtesy photo, Obon Society)

    Kunsan Airman first U.S. active duty grandson to return Japanese battle flag

    The values of family, heritage and honor are central to the Air Force, and highly valued in many cultures. For Senior Master Sgt. William Lowell Armstrong, 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron deployment and distribution flight superintendent, traveling to Japan to personally return a Japanese battle flag handed down through his family was the ultimate expression of these three things.
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Travis Davis, 8th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, gives the 35th Fighter Squadron's "Push It Up!" sign during Exercise Cobra Gold 2019 at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, Feb. 19, 2019. Cobra Gold participants conduct multinational force, combined task force events that are vital to maintaining the readiness and interoperability of security forces across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Savannah L. Waters)

    Cobra Gold 19: Pilot's best friend

    On a flight line shrouded in a constant haze and tortured by Thailand’s relentless sun, the sounds of jet engines and jungle birds fill the ears of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Travis Davis, 8th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief; a best friend to any 35th Fighter Squadron pilot who puts their trust in crew chiefs like Davis every time they fly.
  • U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Gregory Gauntt, 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of fuels knowledge operations, walks out to a wrestling ring in Pyeongtaek, Republic of Korea, Feb. 9, 2019. Gauntt’s wrestling persona is known as Ryan Oshun, and he has been wrestling with that name for more than seven years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stefan Alvarez)

    8th FW logistics Airman has smashing wrestling alter-ego

    Every Airman in the Air Force has a hobby. Some people are more animated than others when it comes to their pastimes, and in this case, an 8th Fighter Wing Airman definitely has most people beat.
  • A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 35th Fighter Squadron, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, arrives in preparation for Exercise Cobra Gold 2019 at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, Feb. 6, 2019.

    Cobra Gold 19: 35th FS Pantons launch into CG 19, historic redeployment to Thai base

    The 35th Fighter Squadron departed on Feb. 6, and the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron departed on Feb. 7 to participate in Exercise Cobra Gold 19 in a historic redeployment to Korat Royal Thai AB, Thailand. Cobra Gold is the largest military exercise in the Indo-Pacific region. This year will be 38th iteration of the exercise, hosted by the U.S. Armed Forces and Royal Thai Armed Forces. The exercise is a longstanding representation of friendship between the Thai and American people.
  • U.S. Air Force Capt. Michael Santora, 8th Medical Operations Squadron dentist, and Senior Airman Keyshawn Everett, 8th MDOS dental assistant, prepare a patient for a filling at the dental building on Kunsan Air Base, Jan. 20, 2019. The dental clinic offers a variety of services including cleanings, fillings and extractions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Edwards)

    8th MDOS polishes readiness with 3-D tech

    For some, going to the dentist can be straight out of a horror movie, with a doctor poking and scraping at their teeth, using loud drills and blinding lights. However, the 8th Medical Operations Squadron Dental Flight ensures all Kunsan service members have the brightest smile and best teeth with efficiency, comfort, and new technology to facilitate a quick return to duty after procedures.

  • American Forces Network Pacific launches audience survey

    American Forces Network Pacific has launched an online survey to measure audience size and use of its TV, radio and social media services. AFN-Pacific Commander, Air Force Lt. Col. Eric Badger says the survey will help focus the network’s efforts to better serve its audience of more than 160,000 military members, Department of Defense and other U.S. government civilians, and family members in the Pacific region.
  • The winners of the 8th Fighter Wing annual awards pose for a photo after the event at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 1, 2019. The winners at the wing level will continue on to compete at the 7th Air Force level. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Edwards)

    Wolf Pack honors 2018 annual award winners

    Each year supervisors nominate their stellar Airman and civilians for their respective group’s annual awards. Just being selected to compete at this level shows dedication to the Air Force core values by the individuals.
  • American Forces Network (AFN) will air live coverage of Super Bowl LIII to give viewers at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, the opportunity to follow and watch the game play-by-play.

    AFN to air Super Bowl live on TV and Radio

    American Forces Network (AFN) will air live coverage of Super Bowl LIII to give viewers here the opportunity to follow and watch the game play-by-play.
  • Members of the 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron load cargo onto a C-17 Globemaster III at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 15, 2019. The 8th LRS helped load and ensured passenger were ready prior to departure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Edwards)

    8th LRS: the masters of loading

    Members of the 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron assisted in loading two C-17 Globemaster III aircraft Jan. 15 and 17.
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