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Kunsan AB tests mission, hones ROK defense mission

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Quach, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon integrated avionics technician, gives a thumbs up after checking gauges in the cockpit of an F-16 aircraft at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 19, 2024. Avionics specialists ensure that pilots can receive the information they need to operate their aircraft by installing, checking and removing integrated avionics systems and inspecting, troubleshooting and maintaining aircraft wiring systems. Exercises like UFS24 allow Wolf Pack maintainers to test their capabilities to rapidly generate combat airpower at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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Kunsan AB tests mission, hones ROK defense mission

Airman 1st Class Kehinde Olatona, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief, operates an A/M32A-60 (Dash-60) ground power unit at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 19, 2024. The Dash-60 is a portable gas-turbine powered unit designed to provide high-pressure air to spin jet engines up to their starting RPM. Kunsan conducts training throughout the year to generate combat airpower at a moment’s notice, affirming the commitment to the ROK and ensures regional stability throughout the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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Kunsan AB tests mission, hones ROK defense mission

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 35th Fighter Squadron taxis back after a training mission during exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield 24 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 19, 2024. The aircraft generation demonstrated the 8th Fighter Wing’s rapid generation capabilities and response readiness, ensuring the wing remains ready to deliver airpower in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility at any time. UFS24 enhances cohesion, interoperability and advanced readiness between the US and ROK. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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Kunsan AB tests mission, hones ROK defense mission

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft, assigned to the 80th Fighter Squadron, taxis back after landing at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 19, 2024. Aircraft from the 80th FS flew training missions as part of exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield 2024, an annual combined exercise conducted in support of the U.S.-ROK Mutual Defense Treaty. Training is administered throughout the year to generate combat airpower at a moment’s notice to ensure regional stability throughout the peninsula. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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Kunsan AB tests mission, hones ROK defense mission

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 80th Fighter Generation Squadron lands after a training mission during exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield 24 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 19, 2024. The aircraft generation demonstrated the 8th Fighter Wing’s rapid generation capabilities and response to readiness, ensuring the wing remains ready to deliver airpower in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility at any time. USF24 is an annual combined exercise conducted in support of the U.S.-ROK mutual Defense Treaty and highlights the U.S.’s commitment to the alliance in building a robust defense posture to defend the ROK against a spectrum of security threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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Kunsan AB tests mission, hones ROK defense mission

Airman 1st Class Kehinde Olatona, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief, performs the ‘push it up’ gesture to an F-16 pilot after launching out the plane during exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield 2024 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 19, 2024. The aircraft generation demonstrated the 8th Fighter Wing’s rapid generation capabilities and response readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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Kunsan AB tests mission, hones ROK defense mission

Airman 1st Class Kehinde Olatona, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief, communicates with the pilot during flight checks as part of Ulchi Freedom Shield 24 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 19, 2024. As a crew chief, Olatona is responsible for ensuring the aircraft was inspected and serviced to participate in exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield 2024. UFS24 is an annual combined exercise conducted in support of the U.S.-ROK Mutual Defense Treaty that highlights the U.S. commitment to the alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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8th CES HVAC-R overcomes challenging summer heat

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Bosch, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration technician, fits a new belt on an AC unit at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, August 18, 2024. These belts are responsible for transferring power from the motor to other parts of the unit, allowing them to function correctly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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8th CES HVAC-R overcomes challenging summer heat

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Lyle Glatz, a heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration technician assigned to the 263rd Combat Communication Squadron, North Carolina Air National Guard, power washes a chiller unit at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, August 14, 2024. The clean coils allow the chiller to be more efficient at cooling water and better at heat rejection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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8th CES HVAC-R overcomes challenging summer heat

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Bosch, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron heating ventilation air conditioning and refrigeration technician, washes a chiller unit at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, August 14, 2024. Each unit is cleaned quarterly to ensure efficient water cooling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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8th CES HVAC-R overcomes challenging summer heat

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Lyle Glatz, a heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration technician assigned to the 263rd Combat Communication Squadron, North Carolina Air National Guard, checks water systems of a chiller unit at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, August 14, 2024. A chilled water system transfers heat away from a space utilizing a network of pumps, pipes and a chiller to cool air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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8th CES HVAC-R overcomes challenging summer heat

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Lyle Glatz, a heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration technician assigned to the 263rd Combat Communication Squadron, North Carolina Air National Guard, inspects water pipes for pressure and leaks at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, August 14, 2024. The water pipes are part of a large chilled water system designed to keep buildings cool. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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8th CES HVAC-R overcomes challenging summer heat

Senior Airman Intorn Meesa, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron heating ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration journeyman, opens an AC cover at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, August 8, 2024. The HVAC-R team is trained to handle a variety of AC units from multiple manufacturers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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8th CES HVAC-R overcomes challenging summer heat

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Javier Ruiz, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron heating ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration journeyman, replaces old fuses at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, August 8, 2024. HVAC-R Airmen install, maintain and repair the different HVAC units/systems necessary to complete the mission in a variety of climates all over the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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8th CES HVAC-R overcomes challenging summer heat

Senior Airman Intorn Messa, left, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Javier Ruiz, right, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron heating ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration journeymen, test the fuses of a building at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, August 8, 2024. HVAC-R technicians install, maintain and repair the different HVAC units/systems necessary to complete the mission in a variety of climates all over the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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8th CES HVAC-R overcomes challenging summer heat

Senior Airman Intorn Messa, left, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Javier Ruiz, right, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron heating ventilation and air conditioning journeymen, test the fuses of a building at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, August 8, 2024. HVAC-R Airmen test various systems to narrow down issues when performing maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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8th CES HVAC-R overcomes challenging summer heat

Senior Airman Intorn Meesa, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron heating ventilation and air conditioning journeyman, reviews a work order at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, August 8, 2024. The work orders provide important information regarding locations, contacts and the main issue, giving the team reliable starting points to fix HVAC problems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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Pride of the Pack: Tech. Sgt. Aaron Jennings

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Aaron Jennings, 8th Operations Support Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of current operations flight, reviews jump and flight record folders at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 13, 2024. Jennings was selected as the 8th Fighter Wing’s Pride of the Pack for the week of August 12-16. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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Pride of the Pack: Tech. Sgt. Aaron Jennings

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Aaron Jennings, 8th Operations Support Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of current operations flight, coordinates scheduling on the phone at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 13, 2024. As the primary coordinator for wing scheduling, Jennings managed to align maintenance, operations, training, airspace, and tanker resources to enhance the overall effectiveness of wing-wide activities, including daily training, exercises, and higher headquarters tasks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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Pride of the Pack: Tech. Sgt. Aaron Jennings

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Aaron Jennings, 8th Operations Support Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of current operations flight, reviews flight hours information at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 13, 2024. Jennings accessed the maintenance tracking system and meticulously audited over 6,500 hours across more than 4,700 sorties from the 8th Fighter Wing since October 1, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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