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  • Library books donated by Kunsan’s Rosenblum Memorial Library during a base wide Back to School Drive awaits packing at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 13, 2018. The library donated more than 400 books and Airmen from across the base donated over 5,000 dollars in school supplies for local schools. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Savannah L. Waters)

    Kunsan AB donates supplies to local schools

    Airmen from the 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron sort through donations collected during a Back to School Drive at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 13, 2018. The base wide drive received more than 400 books and over 5,000 dollars in school supplies for local schools.
  • U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach, Seventh Air Force commander, and U.S. Air Force Airman Marcus Davidson, assigned to the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron fire and emergency services flight, use a ceremonial sword to cut the cake during an Air Force 71st Birthday Ball at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, September 15, 2018.

    7th Air Force celebrates Air Force 71st Birthday

    Seventh Air Force hosted a ball in celebration of the 71st Air Force Birthday at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, September 15, 2018. The 51st Fighter Wing, located at Osan, and the 8th Fighter Wing, located at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, as well as staff from 7th Air Force and multiple detachments all gathered for an evening of socializing, hors d'oeuvres, dancing, a traditional piano-burn, and more.
  • The 8th Fighter Wing launched its Air Force Assistance Fund campaign March 26, and AFAF officials recently announced the results of the donations. The 8th Fighter Wing collectively raised a total of $41,975.81, surpassing the wing’s overall goal of $37,174 by 113 percent.

    Kunsan crushes 2018 AFAF campaign goal

    The 8th Fighter Wing launched its Air Force Assistance Fund campaign March 26, and AFAF officials recently announced the results of the donations.The 8th Fighter Wing collectively raised a total of $41,975.81, surpassing the wing’s overall goal of $37,174 by 113 percent.The AFAF focuses on four charities: the Air Force Aid Society, the General and
  • Lt. Col. Craig Morash, 74th Fighter Squadron commander, prepares to hug his children after returning from a deployment, Jan. 26, 2018, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The well-being of children is paramount to Airmen readiness for deployment. While most children are resilient and can handle the changes that come when a parent deploys, some children face challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Eugene Oliver)

    Resilient kids, ready Airmen

    One thing Airmen worry about when they deploy is the well-being of their family, especially children who may have a hard time coping with the challenges that come with a parent’s deployment. The impact of deployment on children is a key component of Airmen readiness. Knowing their family is well helps Airmen focus on the mission.
  • Airmen 1st Class Mathew Rozean (left) and Theodore Dykstra, 673rd Security Forces Squadron, participate in training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 4, 2015. A new Air Force medical unit called an Operational Support Team is embedded with the base guard squadron to improve unit health and readiness by studying and addressing issues specific to the squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sheila deVera)

    Operational Support Teams work inside “beating heart” of USAF

    Each squadron in the Air Force faces different stressors and health challenges that require unique solutions. General David Goldfein, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, is leading an effort to revitalize Air Force squadrons.
  • Airmen 1st Class Mathew Rozean (left) and Theodore Dykstra, 673rd Security Forces Squadron, participate in training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 4, 2015. A new Air Force medical unit called an Operational Support Team is embedded with the base guard squadron to improve unit health and readiness by studying and addressing issues specific to the squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sheila deVera)

    Operational Support Teams work inside “beating heart” of USAF

    Each squadron in the Air Force faces different stressors and health challenges that require unique solutions. General David Goldfein, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, is leading an effort to revitalize Air Force squadrons.
  • Airmen 1st Class Mathew Rozean (left) and Theodore Dykstra, 673rd Security Forces Squadron, participate in training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 4, 2015. A new Air Force medical unit called an Operational Support Team is embedded with the base guard squadron to improve unit health and readiness by studying and addressing issues specific to the squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sheila deVera)

    Operational Support Teams work inside “beating heart” of USAF

    Each squadron in the Air Force faces different stressors and health challenges that require unique solutions. General David Goldfein, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, is leading an effort to revitalize Air Force squadrons.
  • All Airmen should be aware of what resources are available for victims and know what role they can play in prevention and response. Sexual assault is extremely traumatizing and can affect an Airman’s well-being and ability to complete the mission. At every base, Airmen have access to a SAPR office staffed by professionals to address the needs of victims. (U.S. Air Force Graphic by Josh Mahler)

    SAPR empowers, supports Airmen

    Sexual assault can be a deeply traumatizing event in anyone’s life. Across the Air Force, Airmen and their families have access to Sexual Assault Prevention and Response or Family Advocacy Program resources to get support and guidance on how to move forward.
  • Despite strict policies on tobacco use and awareness of the risks to health, readiness, and performance, some Airmen continue to use tobacco products. Retired Col. G. Wayne Talcott, consultant, Chief of Air Force Health Promotions at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas and director, Military Population Health Program at the University of Virginia, and his team are working to understand what factors contribute to Airmen’s tobacco use and improve current tobacco cessation efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erica Crossen)

    Researchers study factors influencing Airmen’s tobacco use during technical training

    The Air Force strictly regulates tobacco use during basic and technical training, but some Airmen still use it. Air Force researchers are working with the University of Virginia to uncover why Airmen use tobacco.
  • U.S. Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces commander, briefs 8th Fighter Wing “Wolf Pack” Airmen during an all-call at Kunsan Air Base (AB), Republic of Korea, Aug. 29, 2018. Brown had the opportunity to talk directly to 8th Fighter Wing Airmen about his priorities for the Indo-Pacific region and to relate personal experiences from his time as a previous pilot and wing commander at Kunsan AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stefan Alvarez)

    Wolf 46 returns to Kunsan as COMPACAF

    Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces commander (COMPACAF) and former 8th Fighter Wing commander, visited Kunsan Air Base (AB), Republic of Korea, as part of an Indo-Pacific region immersion tour, Aug. 29, 2018.
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