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  • U.S. Marines train with Kunsan Air Base RAPCON

    Marines from 1st Marine Air Wing train at the 8th Fighter Wing, Kunsan Air Base, Radar Approach Control (RAPCON).
  • Staff Sgt. Joseph Clark, 80th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew chief, poses in front of an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Eielson Air Force Base, June 22, 2021. Clark decided to join the military to provide a better life for his family and get away from Brooklyn, New York, to avoid criminal activity. He uses his experiences of when he first joined the military to promote a culture of being inclusive so everyone feels accepted. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Suzie Plotnikov)

    Defining my future: Airman faces adversity, instils tenacity

    “Growing up you're told you’re not going to make it past 16 and if you did then that’s a miracle,” Staff Sgt. Joseph Clark, 80th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew chief. “I wanted to make sure I made it past 16.”
  • Two jets fly together.

    US, ROK go sky-high for friendship flight

    Col. John Gallemore, 8th Fighter Wing commander and F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, and Republic of Korea Air Force Col. Do-Hyoung Kim, 38th Fighter Group commander and KF-16 pilot, fly together in formation over the Yellow Sea, June 29, 2021. Gallemore and Kim flew together, constituting the Seventh Air Force’s priority of strengthening the U.S. and
  • An F-16 Fighting Falcon flies over Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska during Red Flag-Alaska 21-2 at Eielson AFB, Alaska, June 17, 2032. RF-A reinforces the United States’ continued commitment to the region as a Pacific nation, leader and power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Suzie Plotnikov)

    Wolf Pack develops skills, alliances at Red Flag-Alaska 21-2

    The 80th Fighter Squadron trained in Red Flag-Alaska 21-2 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, from June 14 to 25. The first full-fledged Red Flag exercise following the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Ms. Neli Meier, 8th Fighter Wing community support coordinator, poses with Resiliency Week stress ball during a resiliency training class on June 23, 2021, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Multiple base organizations came together between June 20 to 25 to run Kunsan’s Resiliency Week. U.S. Airmen and Soldiers stationed here participated in activities from promoting and healthy habits informing members on the many base programs designed for overcoming resiliency challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. James Cason)

    Kunsan’s Resiliency Week 2021: providing servicemembers lifetime tools

    Multiple base organizations came together between June 20 to 25 to run Kunsan’s Resiliency Week. U.S. Airmen and Soldiers stationed here participated in activities from promoting and healthy habits informing members on the many base programs designed for overcoming resiliency challenges.
  • Airman 1st Class Matthew Wood, 8th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, left, and Senior Airman Kodi Vigil, 80th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, pose for a photo during Red Flag-Alaska 21-2 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 18, 2021. RF-A is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise designed to provide U.S. and allied forces realistic air combat training for which enhances joint and bilateral interoperability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Suzie Plotnikov)

    Maintainers launch airpower during RED FLAG-Alaska 21-2

    Airman 1st Class Matthew Wood, 8th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, left, and Senior Airman Kodi Vigil, 80th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, pose for a photo during Red Flag-Alaska 21-2 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 18, 2021. RF-A is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise designed to provide U.S. and allied
  • Airman stands for photo.

    Pride in Air Force family

    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Foster Conner projects a room-brightening personality. He holds his head high, shoulders straight, he’s comfortable, confident and proud of who he is.
  • An F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off during Red Flag-Alaska 21-2 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 16, 2021. RF-A is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise designed to provide U.S. and allied forces realistic air combat training for which enhances joint and bilateral interoperability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Suzie Plotnikov)

    F-16s soar during Red Flag-Alaska 21-2

    An F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off during Red Flag-Alaska 21-2 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 16, 2021. RF-A is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise designed to provide U.S. and allied forces realistic air combat training for which enhances joint and bilateral interoperability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force
  • 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.
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