Wolf Pack breaks the ice

Col. Jeremy Sloane, 8th Fighter Wing commander, Col. Seong-Bok Lee, 38th Fighter Group commander, Col. Bang Jung Ryul, Korean Air Force Operation Command A8 and A9 chief, laugh together during a Max Thunder Ice Breaker April 15, 2016. The Ice Breaker was held to show hospitality and welcome incoming follow-on forces from the Republic of Korea air force, U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson)

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Wolf Pack breaks the ice

Col. Jeremy Sloane, 8th Fighter Wing commander, Col. Seong-Bok Lee, 38th Fighter Group commander, Col. Bang Jung Ryul, Korean Air Force Operation Command A8 and A9 chief, speak during a Max Thunder Ice Breaker April 15, 2016 The Ice Breaker was held to welcome incoming follow-on forces as part of Max Thunder, which is a regularly scheduled training exercise designed to enhance the readiness of U.S. and ROK forces to defend the Republic of Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson)

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Wolf Pack breaks the ice

Col. Bang Jung Ryul, Korean Air Force Operation Command A8 and A9 chief, speaks during a Max Thunder Ice Breaker April 15, 2016. The Ice Breaker also included free food and a performance from the ROK Army’s 35th Division Military Band to allow ROKAF and U.S. forces to mingle and get to know eachother during the kickoff of Max Thunder. This exercise is held annually to integrate U.S. and ROK forces to train for air-to-air and air-to-ground missions to continuously improve mutual understanding and cooperation between the two nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson)

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Wolf Pack breaks the ice for Max Thunder 16

Published April 15, 2016
By Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson
8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- The 8th Fighter Wing hosted an "Ice Breaker" for Max Thunder 16-1 here April 15. The Ice Breaker was held to welcome incoming follow-on forces from the Republic of Korea air force, U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps. This exercise is held annually to integrate U.S. and ROK forces to train for air-to-air and air-to-ground missions to continuously improve mutual understanding and cooperation between the two nations.