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This graphic provides information on typhoons and the Tropical Cyclone Conditions of Readiness system at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 14, 2025. Typhoons bring the potential for high winds, heavy rainfall, and flooding across the Korean Peninsula.

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8th Fighter Wing wraps up change of command season

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Ryan Kiggins, 8th Security Forces Squadron commander, receives a first salute from members of the 8th SFS during a change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 25, 2025. A change of command ceremony is an American military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility from one commanding officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Giovanni Sims)

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8th Fighter Wing wraps up change of command season

U.S. Air Force Joshua Hawkins, 8th Mission Support Group commander, passes command to Maj. Stephen Perkins, 8th Communications Squadron incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 24, 2025. Kunsan's unique position as a short tour enables fast-tracked leadership development for deterrence and readiness for contingency response. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Giovanni Sims)

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8th Fighter Wing wraps up change of command season

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Alfred Doby, outgoing 8th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron commander, and Lt. Col. Sarah Kelly, incoming 8th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron commander, prepare to change command during a ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 9, 2025. A change of command ceremony is an American military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility from one commanding officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Giovanni Sims).

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8th Fighter Wing wraps up change of command season

U.S. Air Force Col. Brian Johnson, outgoing 8th Healthcare Operations Squadron outgoing commander, and U.S. Air Force Maj. Irene Fernandez, 8th Healthcare Operations Squadron incoming commander share a laugh during a change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 5, 2025. A change of command ceremony is an American military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility from one commanding officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Giovanni Sims)

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8th Fighter Wing wraps up change of command season

From left to right: U.S. Air Forces Col. Kathryn Gaetke, 8th Fighter Wing commander, Chief Master Sgt. Nathan Bouchard, 8th Maintenance Group senior enlisted leader, Col. Blair Byrem, 8th MXG incoming commander, and Col. Casey Crabill, outgoing 8th MXG commander, stand during a change command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 3, 2025. A change of command ceremony is an American military tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility from one commanding officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Giovanni Sims)

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Pride of the Pack: Staff Sgt. Tyler Plourde

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler Plourde, 8th Fighter Wing noncommissioned officer in charge of occupational safety, inspects an office space for safety hazards at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 27, 2025. Plourde led eight annual safety inspections spanning seven Occupational Safety and Health Administration programs, streamlined confined space procedures and introduced process improvements that cut Wing-wide on-the-job training by 28%. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick)

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Pride of the Pack: Staff Sgt. Tyler Plourde

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler Plourde, 8th Fighter Wing noncommissioned officer in charge of occupational safety, poses for a photo outside the 8th FW headquarters, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 27, 2025. Plourde was awarded the 8th Fighter Wing’s Pride of the Pack for the week of June 23–27, 2025 for his dedication to the Wolf Pack mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick)

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8th MXS innovation creates a safer Kunsan

Airman 1st Class Jayden Bolo, 8th Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology journeyman, uses a Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welder to weld brackets onto custom built railroad track covers at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 18, 2025. The bracket pieces will help prevent the track covers from shifting or sliding over top of each other during daily use. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick)

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8th MXS innovation creates a safer Kunsan

Airman 1st Class Dominic Varoz, 8th Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology journeyman, uses a Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welder to weld brackets onto custom built railroad track covers at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 18, 2025. The aircraft metal technology section developed the railroad track covers to prevent safety mishaps occurring from personal transportation device crashes on the tracks at the entrance to Kunsan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick)

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8th MXS innovation creates a safer Kunsan

Airman 1st Class Dominic Varoz, 8th Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology journeyman, uses a Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welder to weld brackets onto custom built railroad track covers at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 18, 2025. The bracket pieces will help prevent the track covers from shifting or sliding over top of each other during daily use. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick)

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8th MXS innovation creates a safer Kunsan

Airman 1st Class Dominic Varoz, 8th Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology journeyman, shows the end brackets on a custom built railroad track cover at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 17, 2025. The bracket pieces will help prevent the track covers from shifting or sliding over top of each other during daily use. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick)

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8th MXS innovation creates a safer Kunsan

Airman 1st Class Jayden Bolo, 8th Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology journeyman, rides a bike over custom built railroad track covers at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 17, 2025. The Wolf Pack has been contending with a longstanding safety challenge at the main entrance gate to Kunsan, where railroad tracks intersect the road and have led to multiple safety incidents involving Airmen crashing on bikes and scooters. To combat this safety issue, the aircraft metals technology section designed, fabricated and installed railroad track covers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick)

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8th MXS innovation creates a safer Kunsan

Airman 1st Class Dominic Varoz, 8th Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology journeyman, uses a specially fabricated hook to lift a custom built railroad track cover at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 17, 2025. In addition to developing the custom track covers, the aircraft metals technology section designed a hook tool that can be inserted into the track grip holes allowing safe positioning during installation and maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick)

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8th MXS innovation creates a safer Kunsan

Airman 1st Class Dominic Varoz, 8th Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology journeyman, and Airman 1st Class Jayden Bolo, 8th MXS aircraft metals technology journeyman, lift a custom built railroad track cover at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 17, 2025. The aircraft metal technology section developed the railroad track covers to prevent safety mishaps occurring from personal transportation device crashes on the tracks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick)

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8th MXS innovation creates a safer Kunsan

Airman 1st Class Dominic Varoz (left), 8th Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology journeyman, Airman 1st Class Jayden Bolo (center), 8th MXS aircraft metals technology journeyman, and Tech. Sgt. Matthew Ebarb (right), 8th MXS noncommissioned officer in charge of aircraft metals technology, show a segment of the custom built railroad track cover their team created at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 17, 2025. The aircraft metal technology section developed the railroad track covers to prevent safety mishaps occurring from personal transportation device crashes on the tracks. This enhancement directly contributes to the Wolf Pack’s mission readiness by reducing the likelihood of railroad track-related safety incidents that could render personnel non-mission-capable. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick)

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8th MXS innovation creates a safer Kunsan

Airman 1st Class Jayden Bolo, 8th Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology journeyman, uses a specially fabricated hook to install a custom built railroad track cover they created at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 17, 2025. This enhancement directly contributes to the Wolf Pack’s mission readiness by reducing the likelihood of railroad track-related safety incidents that could render personnel non-mission-capable. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick)

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8th MXS innovation creates a safer Kunsan

This photo shows new custom built railroad track covers at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 17, 2025. The Wolf Pack has been contending with a longstanding safety challenge at the main entrance gate to Kunsan, where railroad tracks intersect the road and have led to multiple safety incidents involving Airmen crashing on bikes and scooters. To combat this safety issue, the aircraft metals technology section designed, fabricated and installed railroad track covers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick)

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8th MXS innovation creates a safer Kunsan

This photo shows new custom built railroad track covers, designed and installed by the 8th Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology section, at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 17, 2025. The aircraft metals technology section developed the railroad track covers to prevent safety mishaps occurring from personal transportation device crashes on the tracks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick)

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