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  • “Wolf” wishes the Wolf Pack a Happy 4th of July

    Wolf Pack, when we think of "the Fourth of July," fireworks, parades, barbecues and baseball games may come to mind. Typically, we're able to share these events with our family members. Instead, most of us will be celebrating our nation's independence together here at Kunsan. Although, it may be difficult for some of you to be away from your
  • As part of the Wolf Pack's commitment to the Air Force's 101 Critical Days of Summer, drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists are encouraged to obey the rules of the road. As Kunsan is primarily a "walking base," Wolf Pack safety officials stress the importance that motorists should always be on the lookout for pedestrians. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Senior Airman Stephen Collier)

    Pedestrian safety awareness

  • KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Staff Sgt. Brett Myers, 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron weapons load team chief, performs a dearm of a "Triple Nickel" F-16 after a mission June 27. Currently, more than five of the Aviano Air Base, Italy-assigned aircraft are deployed here with approximately 300 operations and maintenance personnel. The deployment signifies the United States' continued commitment to stability and security in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephen Collier)

    555th FS deploy to Kunsan

  • KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea June 27, 2007 -- Capt. Scott Johnson (left) greets Republic of Korea air force Capt. Yeon, Sang Mo during the 35th Fighter Squadron "Panton's" quarterly "Buddy Wing" program. The exchange program allows American and ROKAF pilots to learn about each other's flying operations to better operate in the event of hostilities on the peninsula. Captain Johnson is a pilot with the 35th FS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephen Collier)

    8 FW, ROKAF participate in Buddy Wing Program

    Members of the 35th Fighter Squadron and the 155th Fighter Squadron from Junwon Air Base, teamed up for a Buddy Wing Program exercise Wednesday through Friday here. The purpose of the Buddy Wing Program is to exchange ideas, introduce tactics and improve interoperability between the U.S. Air Force and the Republic of Korea fighter

  • Fourth of July

    The FOURTH of JULY...even saying it out loud makes me feel good and smile! The Middle of the Summer...baseball....hotdogs...ice cream...maybe a Parade or a round of Golf...BUT always ending with FIREWORKS! Yes, the Misawa Airmen will remind me of the sea fog and fireworks sometimes pushed off to Labor Day...but you'll be thinking of FIREWORKS!
  • KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Col. CQ "Wolf" Brown, 8th Fighter Wing commander, talks with Gunsan City Mayor, Moon, Dong Shin, and Rosemary Song, 8th FW Public Affairs Office Community Relations Chief at the officer's club June 22. Colonel Brown hosted a dinner for eight Gunsan City civic leaders, including Mayor Moon. The dinner provided a chance for Kunsan Air Base to build relationships with host-nation civic leaders and partners from Gunsan City. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Steven Doty)

    Gunsan City civic leaders visit Kunsan Air Base

  • 'Living legends' discuss Air Force of yesterday, today

    In keeping with the Air Force's 60th anniversary theme, "Heritage to Horizons," a panel of four war veterans gathered June 14 at the Pentagon Conference Center to discuss the challenges and triumphs of air power over the years. The theme of the discussion was, "The Jet Age: Korea, Vietnam, Cold War." The panel included retired Gen. Hal Hornburg,
  • KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Colonel Preston "Wolf 2" Thompson, the 8th Fighter Wing Vice Commander, shows the inside of a F-16 cockpit to Song, Ch'ang Jin, the Chairman of the Korean Red Cross Chonbuk Province Chapter June 21. Members of the Korean Red Cross visited the base for an orientation tour. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt Darcie Ibidapo)

    Korean Red Cross visits Kunsan AB

  • KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Reid Geiser, a Cadet from the U.S. Air Force Academy, catches a ground ball during a softball game here June 21. (US Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Darcie Ibidapo)

    Operation Air Force in full swing

    For the last three weeks the "Wolf Pack" has accepted follow on forces, but in this case these forces are cadets of the United States Air Force Academy that are part of Operation Air Force. "Operation Air Force gives cadets at the Academy the opportunity to see the Air Force structure in an operational environment," Maj. William McCrink, 8th
  • The base recently released the 2006 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report

    2006 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report for Kunsan Air Base

    The Bioenviornmental Engineering Flight recently released the 2006 Drinking Water Quality Report. The base's drinking water meets all U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Air Force regulations. In 2006, the flight tested the drinking water for more than 70 contaminants. All 70 plus contaminants were well below EPA and Air Force standards.
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