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8th SFS conducts sUAS training with MWSS-172

Senior Airman Marcus Campbell, left, 8th Security Forces Squadron counter small unmanned aircraft system and sUAS trainer, instructs U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Cyan Williams, an electrician with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, on piloting a small unmanned aircraft system, at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 25, 2025. The 8th SFS sUAS program conducted joint training with Airmen from the 8th SFS and Marines from MWSS-172 to train sUAS operators on how to control a sUAS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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8th FW maintainers hone training in operational surge

Senior Airman Jayven Nachampassek, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron dedicated crew chief, marshals three F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during an operational surge at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 20, 2025. 8th Fighter Wing units collaborated to execute a sustained, increased flying tempo, or surge, fortifying the wing’s ability to continuously generate large amounts of airpower in support of regional defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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8th FW maintainers hone training in operational surge

Three F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing are parked on the flight line during an operational surge at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 20, 2025. The operational surge tested maximum sortie execution, enabling pilots to execute critical training and readiness requirements for contingency operations at an increased pace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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8th FW maintainers hone training in operational surge

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marcos Garay, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron load crew team chief, inspects a munition on an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during an operational surge at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 20, 2025. Units across the 8th Fighter Wing conducted an operational surge to test maximum aircraft generation and sortie execution, ensuring readiness and lethality for training and real-world contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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Pride of the Pack: Capt. Lauren Olivieri

U.S. Air Force Capt. Lauren Olivieri, 8th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron warrior medicine physician, conducts a patient check-up on Senior Airman David Adsit, 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance technician, at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 18, 2025. While filling in the role of flight commander for three weeks, Olivieri balanced leadership with her clinical duties and was the provider for the Clinical Treatment Team during Wing exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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8th FW maintainers hone training in operational surge

Airmen assigned to the 35th Fighter Generation Squadron pose with their unit’s motto designation during an operational surge at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 18, 2025. Through coordinated efforts among the 8th Maintenance Group, 8th Operations Group, and 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron, the 35th FGS sustained high-tempo flying operations, projecting continuous lethal airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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8th FW maintainers hone training in operational surge

Airman 1st Class Jachonn Tisinger, left, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, and Staff Sgt. Christian Sanchez, 35th FGS dedicated crew chief, conduct hot pit refueling on an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during an operational surge at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 18, 2025. During hot-pit refueling, Airmen resupply the aircraft while the engines are running in order to minimize turnaround time between flights. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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8th FW maintainers hone training in operational surge

Airman 1st Class Jachonn Tisinger, left, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christian Sanchez, 35th FGS dedicated crew chief, conduct hot pit refueling during an operational surge at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 18, 2025. Through coordinated efforts among the 8th Maintenance Group, 8th Operations Group, and 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron, the 35th FGS sustained high-tempo flying operations, projecting continuous lethal airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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8th FW maintainers hone training in operational surge

Airman 1st Class Chanon Absomtua, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, marshals an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during an operational surge at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 18, 2025. Heightened operations tempos for aircraft generation, refueling and flying allow the 8th FW to test and extend their maximum air power capacity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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8th FW maintainers hone training in operational surge

Airmen assigned to the 35th Fighter Generation Squadron execute hot pit refueling on an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during an operational surge at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 18, 2025. Units across the 8th Fighter Wing conducted an operational surge to test maximum aircraft generation and sortie execution, ensuring readiness and lethality for training and real-world contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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Pride of the Pack: Capt. Lauren Olivieri

U.S. Air Force Capt. Lauren Olivieri, 8th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron warrior medicine physician, checks the ear of Tech. Sgt. Terrance Burton, 8th Communications Squadron data operations NCO in charge during an appointment, at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 18, 2025. Olivieri treated 1,500 patients, which was 30% more than other providers while exceeding the Defense Health Agency’s care standards by 15% from August 2024 to January 2025, earning the title of ‘Pride of the Pack.’ (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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Pride of the Pack: Capt. Lauren Olivieri

U.S. Air Force Capt. Lauren Olivieri, 8th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron warrior medicine physician, poses for a photo at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 20, 2025. Olivieri was selected as the 8th Fighter Wing’s ‘Pride of the Pack’ for the week of Feb. 24-28. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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8th Fighter Wing recognizes 2024 annual award winners

8th Fighter Wing annual award winners pose for a photo on Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 14, 2025. The winners were selected as the top performers in their respective category for the calendar year 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)

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Med Hawks execute EMEDS HRT training

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Samuel Houpt, left, 8th Healthcare Operations Squadron medical service core officer, and Staff Sgt. Kemosi Hatten, 8th Medical Group personnel reliability program noncommissioned officer in charge, lift the internal section of a medical tent into position during an expeditionary medical support health response team training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 13, 2025. EMEDS HRT training is critical for maintaining the preparedness of medical personnel who might be deployed in support of military operations or emergency response missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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Med Hawks execute EMEDS HRT training

Airmen from the 8th Medical Group prepare to drape the covering of a medical tent during an expeditionary medical support health response team training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 13, 2025. EMEDS is a modular, scalable, rapid-response medical package used in humanitarian relief, wartime contingencies and disaster responses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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Med Hawks execute EMEDS HRT training

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Deloran Lomax, 8th Healthcare Operations Squadron senior enlisted leader, secures the frame of a medical tent during an expeditionary medical support health response team training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 13, 2025. EMEDS is a modular, scalable, rapid-response medical package used in humanitarian relief, wartime contingencies, and disaster responses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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Med Hawks execute EMEDS HRT training

Senior Airman Jaylin Lynch, 8th Healthcare Operations Squadron medical logistics technician, practices tightening the cord of an expeditionary medical support health response team tent at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 13, 2025. EMEDS provides appropriate infrastructure for medical treatment during contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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Med Hawks execute EMEDS HRT training

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Julie Airhart, 8th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron, Warrior Operational Medicine Flight commander, provides air to a simulated patient during an expeditionary medical support health response team training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 13, 2025. EMEDS-HRT training is critical for maintaining the preparedness of medical personnel who might be deployed in support of military operations or emergency response missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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Med Hawks execute EMEDS HRT training

Airmen from the 8th Medical Group move a medical container during an expeditionary medical support health response team training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 13, 2025. EMEDS HRT tents are used to enable or augment medical care during an emergency response. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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Pride of the Pack: Senior Airman Austin Stiefel

Senior Airman Austin Stiefel, 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron individual protective equipment supervisor operates a forklift at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 5, 2025. Stiefel was recognized as Kunsan’s ‘Pride of the Pack’ for the week of Feb. 3-7. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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