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Pride of the Pack: Staff Sgt. Lixandy Estrella Cespedes

Staff Sgt. Lixandy Estrella Cespedes stands beside his squadrons logo at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Mar. 17, 2023. While getting in-processed, Estrella Cespedes was able to fix the records of 15 members and out-processed two more, hitting the ground running after his arrival. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Cameron Silver)

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Day in the Life: 35th FGS Crew Chief

The tail of an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 35th Fighter Squadron as it sits inside a harden aircraft shelter on Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 3, 2023. In the accompanying video, Senior Airman Brett Haifley, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, talks about the importance of his job and his role in the Wolf Pack mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Dischinat)

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1% of the 1%: Capt Matthew “SAGA” Hale

U.S. Air Force Capt. Matthew Hale, 35th Fighter Squadron pilot, conducts a post-flight check on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 30, 2022. Hale, who is Native American, knew he wanted to be a pilot even at an early age. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Timothy Dischinat)

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1% of the 1%: Capt Matthew “SAGA” Hale

U.S. Air Force Capt. Matthew Hale, 35th Fighter Squadron pilot, departs from an F-16 Fighting Falcon after a post-flight check at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 30, 2022. Hale embraces his Native American heritage and enjoys sharing his background and culture with those around him. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Timothy Dischinat)

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1% of the 1%: Capt Matthew “SAGA” Hale

U.S. Air Force Capt. Matthew Hale, 35th Fighter Squadron pilot (right), talks with Airman 1st Class Michael Whitwell, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, about the F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to him at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 30, 2022. Hale has been serving at Kunsan for almost a year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Timothy Dischinat)

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1% of the 1%: Capt Matthew “SAGA” Hale

U.S. Air Force Capt. Matthew Hale, 35th Fighter Squadron pilot, receives a briefing prior to a flight at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 30, 2022. November is Native American Heritage Month and service members such as Hale make up less than 1% of the USAF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Timothy Dischinat)

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1% of the 1%: Capt Matthew “SAGA” Hale

U.S. Air Force Capt. Matthew Hale, 35th Fighter Squadron pilot, dons his aircrew flight equipment at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 30, 2022. Hale grew up on a Navajo Nation reservation in Arizona prior to commissioning into the USAF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Timothy Dischinat)

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1% of the 1%: Capt Matthew “SAGA” Hale

U.S. Air Force Capt. Matthew Hale, 35th Fighter Squadron pilot, sits in an F-16 Fighting Falcon that bears his name on Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 23, 2022. Based on several different factors, a pilot can earn the right to have their name painted on one of their unit’s aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Timothy Dischinat)

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Pantons & Juvats faceoff, 3rd quarter load crew competition

Several championship belts are displayed during the 3rd Quarter Load Crew Competition at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 21, 2022. Load crew competitions test weapons load crew’s ability to assemble and load weapons onto an aircraft in a friendly but competitive atmosphere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shannon Braaten)

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Pantons & Juvats faceoff, 3rd quarter load crew competition

Airman 1st Class Kyle Schulze, 80th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member attaches the wings of an AIM-9 missile during the 3rd Quarter Load Crew Competition at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 21, 2022. The AIM-9 Sidewinder missile is a short-range air-to-air missile. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shannon Braaten)

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Pantons & Juvats faceoff, 3rd quarter load crew competition

Senior Airman Keanu Biagi, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, guides a GBU-38 bomb during the 3rd Quarter Load Crew Competition at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 21, 2022. The 35th FGS contributes to the continued mission of the Wolf Pack, focused on the defense of the Republic of Korea and regional stability in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shannon Braaten)

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Pantons & Juvats faceoff, 3rd quarter load crew competition

Staff Sgt. Eustacio Marquez, 3rd Quarter Load Crew Competition evaluator, watches as team members load a GBU-38 during a load competition at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 21, 2022. The GBU-38 is a joint direct attack munition; manufactured with the MK-82 bomb body and joint direct attack munitions guidance system.

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Pantons & Juvats faceoff, 3rd quarter load crew competition

Airman First Class Cameron Price, 80th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member (center) and Airman 1st Class Kyle Schulze, 80th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member (right), guide a GBU-38 bomb during the 3rd Quarter Load Crew Competition at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 21, 2022. While fostering team spirit through friendly competition, the competition tested the weapons load crews ability to load munitions in a safe and effective manner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shannon Braaten)

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Pantons & Juvats faceoff, 3rd quarter load crew competition

Staff Sgt. Hayden Fredrickson, 80th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, secures a GBU-38 bomb during the 3rd Quarter Load Crew Competition at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 21, 2022. During the competition, two teams competed for the wing’s best load crew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shannon Braaten)

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Pantons & Juvats faceoff, 3rd quarter load crew competition

Airman 1st Class Cameron Price, 80th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member prepares a F-16 Fighting Falcon for munitions loading during the 3rd Quarter Load Crew Competition at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 21, 2022. Teams were evaluated on safety, reliability and technical proficiency throughout the competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shannon Braaten)

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Pantons & Juvats faceoff, 3rd quarter load crew competition

Airman 1st Class Kyle Schulze, 80th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, checks an AIM-9 missile before loading on to an F-16 Fighting Falcon, during the 3rd Quarter Load Crew Competition at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 21, 2022. The 80th FGS contributes to the continued mission of the Wolf Pack, focused on the defense of the Republic of Korea and regional stability in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shannon Braaten)

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Pantons & Juvats faceoff, 3rd quarter load crew competition

Staff Sgt. Matthew Alvarez, 80th Fighter Generation Squadron convention maintenance chief (left), Airman 1st Class Kevin Mendonca 80th Fighter Generation Squadron munitions technician (middle) and Staff Sgt. Connor Cech, 80th Fighter Generation Squadron munitions crew chief, assemble a GBU-38 bomb a during the 3rd Quarter Load Crew Competition at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 21, 2022. Competitors were tested on the speed and accuracy of the weapons assembly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shannon Braaten)

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Pantons & Juvats faceoff, 3rd quarter load crew competition

35th Fighter Generation Squadron team members assemble a GBU-38 bomb a during the 3rd Quarter Load Crew Competition at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 21, 2022. In addition to bomb loading, the weapons load competition also included a written test as well as dress and appearance evaluation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shannon Braaten)

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Pantons & Juvats faceoff, 3rd quarter load crew competition

Members of the 80th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew team race to build a GBU-38 bomb during the 3rd Quarter Load Crew Competition at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 21, 2022. The competition tests weapons load crews ability to assemble and load weapons onto an aircraft in a safe and effective manner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shannon Braaten)

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Going, going, gone!

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 8th Operations Group takes off from Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 19, 2022. The 35th and 80th fighter squadrons specialize in airspace control, with force application roles including counter-air, strategic attack, air interdiction and close air support missions, in all weather, day or night. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mya M. Crosby)

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