8 MXG enables Wolf Pack’s critical ROK defense mission
Airman First Class Alex Goodnow, 80th Fighter Generation Squadron, assistant dedicated crew chief, and Capt. Carter Kozacek, F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, share a gesture of squadron pride, signaling all preflight checks are complete and the aircraft is ready for takeoff during Vigilant Defense 24 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 31, 2023. Combined Flying Training Events integrate U.S. and ROK forces to train on mutual support procedures, further improving understanding and trust between the two nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)