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  • U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Sharon Bannister, Defense Health Agency education and training deputy assistant director and Assistant Surgeon General for Dental Services, speaks to Airmen from the 8th Medical Group Dental Clinic during her visit to Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 23, 2019. Gen. Bannister toured the 8th MDG sharing her priorities and learning how the Wolf Pack ensures force readiness. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Savannah Waters)

    USAF Dental Corps Chief visits Wolf Pack

    Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Sharon Bannister, Defense Health Agency education and training deputy assistant director and Assistant Surgeon General for Dental Services, visited Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 23, 2019 to meet Airmen and tour the 8th Medical Group.As the U.S. Air Force Dental Corps Chief, Bannister provides policy and operational
  • A U.S. Individual Income Tax Return 1040 form is displayed at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 17, 2019. The IRS is the nation's tax collection agency, and administers the Internal Revenue Code enacted by Congress. Its website offers a wide variety of information that service members may find useful. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Savannah L. Waters)

    Pertinent 2018 Tax information for Wolf Pack Airmen

    It is now 2019, and with the New Year comes tax season. Tax season is generally February through April 15th, but it’s never too early to plan. Here is some pertinent information 8th Fighter Wing Airmen should know about filing and paying taxes from the Wolf Pack:
  • Medical Airmen assigned to U.S. Air Force Space Command are charged with delivering care to the Airmen who launch, monitor and operate the Air Force’s satellite systems. As space continues to play an increasingly critical role in our nation’s defense, medical Airmen in AFSPC are also preparing for the future of space medicine. (U.S. Air Force illustration)

    Growing Air Force’s space medicine culture

    As space continues to play an increasingly critical role in our nation’s defense, the need for the space medicine specialty grows. Medical Airmen within U.S. Air Force Space Command are making sure space operators are ready for future readiness requirements. “Space is no longer a neutral, docile domain,” said Col. Walter “Sparky” Matthews, AFSPC Command Surgeon. “It has become a contested environment where many state and non-state actors actively seek to disrupt U.S. space capability.”
  • U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Larwens Subtil, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron first sergeant, poses for a photo in his office at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 11, 2019. Subtil immigrated to the U.S. from Haiti, joined the Air Force, and is currently serving his 15th year in the military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Edwards)

    From Haiti to the greatest Air Force in the world

    Every Airman has their own story, unique with diverse educational backgrounds, mixed upbringings and different heritages. For Master Sgt. Larwens Subtil, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron first sergeant at Kunsan Air Base, his Air Force story begins in Haiti.
  • U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sean McCants, 8th Security Forces Squadron member, engages simulated hostile forces during routine training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 14, 2019. The 8th SFS frequently practices combat skills and tactics to ensure rapid response to contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Levi Rowse/Released)

    8th SFS sharpens defense skills with training

    The 8th SFS frequently practices combat skills and tactics to ensure rapid response to contingencies.
  • U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Zane Mammon, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron electical power production specalist, adjusts a rubber support on a barrier arresting kit at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 19, 2018. Aircraft arresting systems are designed to safely stop an aircraft that's experiencing an in-flight emergency and cannot land without causing damage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stefan Alvarez)

    Sustaining the Pack: 8th FW PowerPro keeps lights on, aircraft safe

    From the largest bases to the most remote forward operating locations, electricity is key to everything the Air Force does. The holders of this key are Electrical Power Production Airmen.

  • “And I will not fail!”

    Senior Airman Isaac Cacho, an F-16 crew chief from the 8th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, graduated from Santa Monica High School in California. Out of the 500 graduates in his class, only he and one other person joined the Air Force. His aunt served in the Air Force and his grandfather the Army, motivating him to become part of something bigger than himself.
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andrew Tutone, 8th Security Forces Squadron pass and identification specialist, poses with 2018 Air Force Defender Challenge medals at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 20, 2018. Tutone competed in the first Air Force Defender Challenge in 14 years, taking home the 2018 Air Force Defender Challenge Champions title with his U.S. Pacific Air Forces team Sept. 10 to 13, 2018, at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Savannah L. Waters)

    Kunsan Airman selected for Defender Challenge Team, takes home championship title

    Senior Airman Andrew Tutone, 8th Security Forces Squadron pass and identification specialist, competed in the first Air Force Defender Challenge in 14 years, taking home the 2018 Air Force Defender Challenge Champions title with his United States Pacific Air Forces team Sept. 10 to 13, 2018, at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas.
  • U.S. Air Force Col. Jon Wheeler, 8th Fighter Wing vice commander, takes an order during a holiday meal at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 25, 2018. Leaders from the 8th Fighter Wing served meals to Airmen who spent the holiday away from home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Edwards)

    8th FW leaders serve holiday meals

    Leaders from the 8th Fighter Wing served Christmas meals to Airmen who spent the holiday away from home.
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Clark Edwin, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron, Pavement and Equipment Operator, waits as concrete is poured into a hole near the airfield at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 6, 2018. 8th CES teams worked to fill large holes as part of Rapid Airfield Damage Repair training. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Madeline Krpan)

    8th CES cements critical rapid airfield repair skills

    For the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron, maintaining a high level of proficiency in working with quick drying concrete is one critical aspect of being able to quickly repair damage to the airfield under different conditions.
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