By Staff Sgt. Victoria H. Taylor, 8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs / Published January 19, 2018
U.S. Air Force Col. David Shoemaker, 8th Fighter Wing commander, presents Republic of Korea Col. Jun-sun Cha, outgoing 38th Fighter Group commander “Thor”, with a parting gift following the change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, RoK, Jan. 17, 2018. Cha recognized the 8th FW in his farewell speech noting that “we are one team,” and the partnership between the two groups is something he will remember most. (Courtesy photo)
Republic of Korea Maj. Gen. Jun-sik Kim, Air Combat Command commander, shakes the hand of Col. Jae-Gyun Jeon, 38th Fighter Group commander “Thor”, during the change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, RoK, Jan. 17, 2018. Similar to the U.S. military tradition, the Korean change of command ceremony represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility. (Courtesy photo)
Kunsan welcomed Republic of Korea Air Force Col. Jae-Gyun Jeon as the new 38th Fighter Group commander during a change of command ceremony on Wednesday.
“I am greatly honored to be able to work together with Wolf pack members in Kunsan Air Base, a symbol of the strong alliance between ROK and U.S.,” said Jeon.
Major Gen. Jun-sik Kim, ROKAF Air Combat Command commander, presided over the ceremony and took the opportunity to welcome Jeon as the newest leader, while thanking his family in attendance. He also thanked Col. Jun-sun Cha, former 38th FG commander, for his leadership during the past year.
Also in attendance were members of the Wolf Pack leadership, Col. David “Wolf” Shoemaker, Col. Steven “Wolf II” Tittel, and Chief Master Sgt. Reiko “Wolf Chief” Meeks, who presented Cha with a parting gift for his dedication to furthering the partnership between the ROKAF and Wolf Pack at Kunsan.
“What an honor to be a part of the ROKAF 38th Fighter Group Change of Command on Wednesday,” Wolf said. “We enjoy an amazing relationship at Kunsan with our allies and friends. Col. Cha has been a personal friend, which makes ‘alliance’ easy. I look forward to the same relationship with the new “Thor”, Colonel Jeon. We Go Together!”