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250929-F-ST571-1148

Members of the 431st Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron stand in formation during the 431st ERS activation ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 29, 2025. The 8th Fighter Wing operates as an exercise and rotational force bed down location for U.S. Air Force components in the Republic of Korea, such as the 431st ERS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick)

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250929-F-ST571-1122

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Douglas Slater Jr., 431st Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron commander, gives a speech during the 431st ERS activation ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 29, 2025. The activation of the 431st ERS reinforces the dedication of the U.S. to peace and security on the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick)

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250929-F-ST571-1100

U.S. Air Force Col. Ruben Amezaga, 8th Operations Group commander, passes a guidon to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Douglas Slater Jr., 431st Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron commander, during the 431st ERS activation ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 29, 2025. Slater assumed command of the 431st ERS, a tenant unit of the 8th Fighter Wing specializing in MQ-9 Reaper operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick)

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250929-F-ST571-1079

U.S. Air Force Col. Ruben Amezaga, 8th Operations Group commander, and U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Douglas Slater Jr., 431st Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron commander, unfurl a new guidon for the 431st ERS during an activation ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 29, 2025. The 431st ERS specializes in MQ-9 Reaper operations, which will support U.S.-Korean priorities in intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance across the Indo-Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick)

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250929-F-ST571-1049

U.S. Air Force Col. Ruben Amezaga, 8th Operations Group commander, gives a speech during the 431st Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron activation ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 29, 2025. The 431st ERS specializes in MQ-9 Reaper operations, which will support U.S.-Korean priorities in intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance across the Indo-Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick)

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250929-F-F3706-1015

U.S. Air Force Col. Ruben Amezaga, 8th Operations Group commander, and U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Douglas Slater Jr., 431st Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron commander, unfurl a new guidon for the 431st ERS during an activation ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 29, 2025. The 431st ERS is a tenant unit of the 8th Fighter Wing specializing in MQ-9 Reaper operations. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

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250929-F-F3706-1008

Members of the Wolf Pack listen to a speech during the 431st Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron activation ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 29, 2025. The activation of the 431st ERS reinforces the dedication of the U.S. to peace and security on the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

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250918-F-ST571-1272

Airmen from the 8th Medical Group bioenvironmental engineering flight perform decontamination procedures on Airmen during a nuclear weapon incident training exercise at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 18, 2025. The training was hosted by the 8th CES emergency management flight to ensure they maintain radiation and nuclear emergency response readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick.)

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250918-F-ST571-1247

Airmen from the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management flight and 8th Medical Group bioenvironmental engineering flight scan a simulated patient for radioactive contamination during an emergency management nuclear weapon incident training exercise at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 18, 2025. The bioenvironmental engineering flight identifies, evaluates, and controls health and environmental hazards by assessing possible risks from chemicals and radiation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick.)

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250918-F-ST571-1225

Airmen from the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management flight use a multi-function survey meter to detect radioactive contamination around a simulated nuclear weapon at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 18, 2025. This training is an annual requirement for the emergency management flight and ensures they maintain nuclear response readiness by focusing on radiation-specific skills, equipment use, decontamination processes and area surveying. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick.)

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250918-F-ST571-1169

Airmen from the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management flight use a multi-function survey meter to detect simulated radioactive contamination during an emergency management nuclear weapon incident training exercise at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 18, 2025. The emergency management flight develops and executes plans for natural disasters, mishaps and enemy attacks with a focus on responding to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive threats and incidents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick.)

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250918-F-ST571-1144

Airmen from the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron and emergency management flight use a multi-function survey meter to detect simulated radioactive contamination during an emergency management nuclear weapon incident training exercise at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 18, 2025. This training is an annual requirement for the emergency management flight and ensures they maintain nuclear response readiness by focusing on radiation-specific skills, equipment use, decontamination processes and area surveying. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick.)

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250918-F-ST571-1109

Senior Airman Desmond Hazeur, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management journeyman, applies chemical resistant tape around the gas mask of Airman 1st Class Vanessa Nogueda-Castaneda, 8th CES emergency management journeyman, at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 18, 2025. These Airmen were tasked with detecting simulated nuclear radiation and chemical hazards during an 8th CES emergency management nuclear weapon incident training exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick.)

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250918-F-ST571-1073

Airmen from the 8th Medical Group bioenvironmental engineering flight set up a portable air sampler during an 8th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management nuclear weapon incident training exercise at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 18, 2025. These air samplers are used to test the air for potential contamination, helping to determine if an area is safe for personnel to enter or operate in during an emergency response. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick.)

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250918-F-ST571-1050

Airmen from the 8th Medical Group bioenvironmental engineering flight and the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management flight coordinate emergency response plans during a nuclear weapon incident training exercise at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 18, 2025. This training is an annual requirement for the emergency management flight and ensures they maintain nuclear response readiness by focusing on radiation-specific skills, equipment use, decontamination processes and area surveying to remain ready to respond to any emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick.)

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250918-F-ST571-1014

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mary Jo Paule, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management logistics non-commissioned officer in charge, holds a multi-function survey meter during an 8th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management nuclear weapon training exercise at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 18, 2025. The survey meter is used to identify radioactive contamination, measure radiation dose rates and assess the overall safety of an environment during an emergency response. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick.)

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250918-F-ST571-1012

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mary Jo Paule, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management logistics non-commissioned officer in charge, sets up a multi-function survey meter during an 8th CES emergency management nuclear weapon training exercise at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 18, 2025. A survey meter is used to identify radioactive contamination, measure radiation dose rates and assess the overall safety of an environment during an emergency response. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick.)

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Pride of the Pack: Staff Sgt. Hunter Hood

Staff Sgt. Hunter Hood, 431st Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron MQ-9 Reaper quality assurance inspector, assists with the installation of an external fuel tank on an MQ-9, Sept. 4, 2025, at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Over a 30-day period, Hood established the squadron’s communication capabilities by working with the 8th Communications Squadron and 8th Security Forces Squadron to source six land mobile radios, two satellite phones, 30 laptops and ensured port functionality for the squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Brosam)

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Pride of the Pack: Staff Sgt. Hunter Hood

Staff Sgt. Hunter Hood, 431st Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron MQ-9 Reaper quality assurance inspector, poses for a photo, Sept. 4, 2025, at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Hood was awarded the 8th Fighter Wing’s Pride of the Pack for the week of Sept. 1-5. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Brosam)

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Pride of the Pack: Tech. Sgt. Mascetti

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kaitlynn Mascetti, 8th Security Forces Squadron air defense and tactical communications section chief, poses for a photo with her drones at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 28, 2025. Mascetti was awarded the 8th Fighter Wing’s Pride of the Pack award during the week of Aug. 25-29, 2025, for her work as the key integrator between eight base agencies, ensuring seamless coordination and execution of base-wide C-sUAS and sUAS capabilities while leading a team of five Airmen (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Landon Gunsauls)

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