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  • Eighth Fighter Wing leadership and 35th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Airmen pose for a photo during the Dedicated Crew Chief ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 24, 2021. The ceremony recognizes DCCs, also known as highly skilled tactical aircraft maintainers, as their names are displayed on the aircraft to show their dedication and commitment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Suzie Plotnikov)

    Panton crew chiefs get dedicated

    Eighth Fighter Wing leadership and 35th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Airmen pose for a photo during the Dedicated Crew Chief ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 24, 2021. The ceremony recognizes DCCs, also known as highly skilled tactical aircraft maintainers, as their names are displayed on the aircraft to show their dedication and
  • Two commanders hold a guidon during a ceremony.

    Wolf Pack welcomes Wolf 61

    Col. John B. Gallemore, 8th Fighter Wing incoming commander, assumed command of the 8th Fighter Wing from the outgoing commander, Col. Christopher B. Hammond, during their change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 1.
  • Two commanders hold a guidon during a ceremony.

    8 FW changes of command

    Lt. Gen. Scott Pleus, Seventh Air Force commander, presents the ceremonial guidon to Col. John Gallemore during the 8th Fighter Wing change of command at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 1, 2021. Col. John Gallemore, 8th FW incoming commander, assumed command of the 8th FW from the outgoing commander, Col. Christopher Hammond. (U.S. Air
  • Maj. Samuel Han, 8th Comptroller Squadron commander, poses for a photo at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 27, 2021. Han’s family immigrated from Busan, South Korea, to Mission Viejo, California, where he and his brother grew up as the only Asians in his community. He joined the Air Force to pay the nation back and thank them for the opportunities his family had since moving to the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Suzie Plotnikov)

    Bridging the gap between two worlds

    “I have only known one house before I joined the Air Force, the house in Mission Viejo, California, that I was born and raised in,” said Maj. Samuel Han, 8th Comptroller Squadron commander. “Back then there were two Asian kids within our entire community, my brother and myself.”Han described his childhood as ordinary as any other family. He didn’t
  • A commander smiles after his final flight.

    Wolf Pack celebrates Wolf 60 final flight

    Col. Chris Hammond, 8th Fighter Wing commander, smiles after his final flight at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 25, 2021. Hammond served a short tour at Kunsan as the 60th commander, also known as Wolf 60, and will continue his Air Force career serving as the Senior Air Force Planner for Joint Chiefs of Staff and National Security Council
  • Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage committee members pose for a photo during the AAPI Heritage Month bash party at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 20, 2021. The bash party was the final event to close out AAPI month which included AAPI cuisine, cultural performances, and guest speakers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Suzie Plotnikov)

    Wolf Pack celebrates Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

    Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage committee members pose for a photo during the AAPI Heritage Month bash party at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 20, 2021. The bash party was the final event to close out AAPI month which included AAPI cuisine, cultural performances, and guest speakers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Suzie
  • Airmen prepare a jet for flight.

    Wolf Pack leaves for Red Flag 21-2

    Senior Airman Caitlyn Reid, 80th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, and 1st Lt. Christian Funk, 80th Fighter Squadron pilot, prepare an F-16 Fighting Falcon for flight at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 22, 2021. The 80th FS and 80th AMU flew to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, to participate in Red Flag Alaska 21-2. (U.S. Air Force photo
  • Airmen celebrate after a flight.

    Tuskegee Alumni take flight together

    Col. Marilyn Thomas, 8th Medical Group commander, and Maj. Chris Harrison, 80th Fighter Squadron assistant director of operations and chief of standards and evaluations, celebrate after a flight together at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 13, 2021. Thomas and Harrison are Tuskegee University alumni and both served a short tour at Kunsan AB
  • Airmen salute during a Police Week ceremony.

    Police Week at the Wolf Pack

    The 8th Security Forces Squadron hosted Police Week at the Wolf Pack, May 12-14. The Defenders hosted this celebratory week with the mentality to “honor the fallen and celebrate the living,” Cortez-Lomas said.
  • Lt. Gen. Scott. Pleus, 7th Air Force commander, speaks with 80th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airmen during a 7th AF leadership visit at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 13, 2021. During their visit, Pleus and Chief Master Sgt. Philip Hudson, 7th AF command chief, visited many units in the Wolf Pack and coined outstanding Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Suzie Plotnikov)

    7th AF leadership recognized, mentored Wolf Pack Airmen

    Lt. Gen. Scott. Pleus, 7th Air Force commander, speaks with 80th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airmen during a 7th AF leadership visit at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 13, 2021. During their visit, Pleus and Chief Master Sgt. Philip Hudson, 7th AF command chief, visited many units in the Wolf Pack and coined outstanding Airmen. (U.S. Air
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  • Eighth Fighter Wing leadership and 35th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Airmen pose for a photo during the Dedicated Crew Chief ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 24, 2021. The ceremony recognizes DCCs, also known as highly skilled tactical aircraft maintainers, as their names are displayed on the aircraft to show their dedication and commitment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Suzie Plotnikov)

    Panton crew chiefs get dedicated

    Eighth Fighter Wing leadership and 35th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Airmen pose for a photo during the Dedicated Crew Chief ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 24, 2021. The ceremony recognizes DCCs, also known as highly skilled tactical aircraft maintainers, as their names are displayed on the aircraft to show their dedication and
  • Two commanders hold a guidon during a ceremony.

    Wolf Pack welcomes Wolf 61

    Col. John B. Gallemore, 8th Fighter Wing incoming commander, assumed command of the 8th Fighter Wing from the outgoing commander, Col. Christopher B. Hammond, during their change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 1.
  • Two commanders hold a guidon during a ceremony.

    8 FW changes of command

    Lt. Gen. Scott Pleus, Seventh Air Force commander, presents the ceremonial guidon to Col. John Gallemore during the 8th Fighter Wing change of command at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 1, 2021. Col. John Gallemore, 8th FW incoming commander, assumed command of the 8th FW from the outgoing commander, Col. Christopher Hammond. (U.S. Air
  • Maj. Samuel Han, 8th Comptroller Squadron commander, poses for a photo at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 27, 2021. Han’s family immigrated from Busan, South Korea, to Mission Viejo, California, where he and his brother grew up as the only Asians in his community. He joined the Air Force to pay the nation back and thank them for the opportunities his family had since moving to the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Suzie Plotnikov)

    Bridging the gap between two worlds

    “I have only known one house before I joined the Air Force, the house in Mission Viejo, California, that I was born and raised in,” said Maj. Samuel Han, 8th Comptroller Squadron commander. “Back then there were two Asian kids within our entire community, my brother and myself.”Han described his childhood as ordinary as any other family. He didn’t
  • A commander smiles after his final flight.

    Wolf Pack celebrates Wolf 60 final flight

    Col. Chris Hammond, 8th Fighter Wing commander, smiles after his final flight at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 25, 2021. Hammond served a short tour at Kunsan as the 60th commander, also known as Wolf 60, and will continue his Air Force career serving as the Senior Air Force Planner for Joint Chiefs of Staff and National Security Council
  • Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage committee members pose for a photo during the AAPI Heritage Month bash party at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 20, 2021. The bash party was the final event to close out AAPI month which included AAPI cuisine, cultural performances, and guest speakers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Suzie Plotnikov)

    Wolf Pack celebrates Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

    Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage committee members pose for a photo during the AAPI Heritage Month bash party at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 20, 2021. The bash party was the final event to close out AAPI month which included AAPI cuisine, cultural performances, and guest speakers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Suzie
  • Airmen prepare a jet for flight.

    Wolf Pack leaves for Red Flag 21-2

    Senior Airman Caitlyn Reid, 80th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, and 1st Lt. Christian Funk, 80th Fighter Squadron pilot, prepare an F-16 Fighting Falcon for flight at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 22, 2021. The 80th FS and 80th AMU flew to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, to participate in Red Flag Alaska 21-2. (U.S. Air Force photo
  • Airmen celebrate after a flight.

    Tuskegee Alumni take flight together

    Col. Marilyn Thomas, 8th Medical Group commander, and Maj. Chris Harrison, 80th Fighter Squadron assistant director of operations and chief of standards and evaluations, celebrate after a flight together at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 13, 2021. Thomas and Harrison are Tuskegee University alumni and both served a short tour at Kunsan AB
  • Airmen salute during a Police Week ceremony.

    Police Week at the Wolf Pack

    The 8th Security Forces Squadron hosted Police Week at the Wolf Pack, May 12-14. The Defenders hosted this celebratory week with the mentality to “honor the fallen and celebrate the living,” Cortez-Lomas said.
  • Lt. Gen. Scott. Pleus, 7th Air Force commander, speaks with 80th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airmen during a 7th AF leadership visit at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 13, 2021. During their visit, Pleus and Chief Master Sgt. Philip Hudson, 7th AF command chief, visited many units in the Wolf Pack and coined outstanding Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Suzie Plotnikov)

    7th AF leadership recognized, mentored Wolf Pack Airmen

    Lt. Gen. Scott. Pleus, 7th Air Force commander, speaks with 80th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airmen during a 7th AF leadership visit at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 13, 2021. During their visit, Pleus and Chief Master Sgt. Philip Hudson, 7th AF command chief, visited many units in the Wolf Pack and coined outstanding Airmen. (U.S. Air
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