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Korean-American Gunsan Alliance hosts annual Thanksgiving meal for Wolf Pack

U.S. service members assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, process through a meal line during the annual Thanksgiving meal hosted by the Korean-American Gunsan Alliance, Nov. 8, 2023. KAGA are representatives of Kunsan AB’s Good Neighbor Program, which was instituted by U.S. Forces Korea to connect U.S. service members to their local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Kaylin P. Hankerson)

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Korean-American Gunsan Alliance hosts annual Thanksgiving meal for Wolf Pack

Col. Matthew C. Gaetke, 8th Fighter Wing commander, gives opening remarks during the annual Thanksgiving meal hosted by the Korean-American Gunsan Alliance at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 8, 2023. KAGA are representatives of Kunsan AB’s Good Neighbor Program, which was instituted by U.S. Forces Korea to connect U.S. service members to their local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Kaylin P. Hankerson)

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8th Fighter Wing welcomes new commander, Col. Matthew Gaetke

Col. Matthew C. Gaetke, 8th Fighter Wing incoming commander, gathers for a group photo with his wife, Col. Kathryn Gaetke, and their children during the 8th FW Assumption of Command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 8, 2023. Gaetke was the commander of the 607th Air Operations Center before assuming command of the 8th FW. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

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8th Fighter Wing welcomes new commander, Col. Matthew Gaetke

Col. Matthew C. Gaetke, 8th Fighter Wing incoming commander, renders his first salute as Wolf during the 8th FW Assumption of Command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 8, 2023. The 8th FW consists of more than 3,200 active-duty personnel and civilians, four groups and 14 squadrons, including two F-16 fighter squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

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8th Fighter Wing welcomes new commander, Col. Matthew Gaetke

Lt. Gen. Scott Pleus, Seventh Air Force commander, and Col. Matthew C. Gaetke, 8th Fighter Wing incoming commander, render a salute during the U.S. and Republic of Korea national anthems during the 8th FW Assumption of Command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 8, 2023. The Assumption of Command ceremony is a time-honored tradition, recognizing the passing of authority from one leader to the next. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

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8th Fighter Wing welcomes new commander, Col. Matthew Gaetke

Airmen from the 8th Fighter Wing gather to welcome Col. Matthew C. Gaetke, 8th Fighter Wing incoming commander, during the assumption of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 8, 2023. The Assumption of Command ceremony is a time-honored tradition, recognizing the passing of authority from one leader to the next. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)

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8th Fighter Wing welcomes new commander, Col. Matthew Gaetke

Col. Matthew C. Gaetke, 8th Fighter Wing incoming commander, delivers a speech after taking command of the Wolf Pack at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 8, 2023. Gaetke was the commander of the 607th Air Operations Center before assuming command of the 8th FW. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)

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8th Fighter Wing welcomes new commander, Col. Matthew Gaetke

Staff Sgt. Michel Batchelor, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron dedicated crew chief, renders a salute to Col. Matthew C. Gaetke, 8th Fighter Wing incoming commander, after unveiling Gaetke’s name on the wing’s heritage F-16 Fighting Falcon during the 8th FW Assumption of Command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 8, 2023. The Assumption of Command ceremony is a time-honored tradition, recognizing the passing of authority from one leader to the next. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)

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8th Fighter Wing welcomes new commander, Col. Matthew Gaetke

Lt. Gen. Scott Pleus, Seventh Air Force commander, gives the 8th Fighter Wing guidon to Col. Matthew C. Gaetke, 8th Fighter Wing incoming commander, during the 8th FW Assumption of Command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 8, 2023. Gaetke assumed command from outgoing commander Col. Timothy B. Murphy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

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Korean-American Gunsan Alliance hosts annual Thanksgiving meal for Wolf Pack

Airmen assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, dine during the annual Thanksgiving meal hosted by the Korean-American Gunsan Alliance, Nov. 8, 2023. KAGA are representatives of Kunsan AB’s Good Neighbor Program, which was instituted by U.S. Forces Korea to connect U.S. service members to their local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Kaylin P. Hankerson)

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8 MXG enables Wolf Pack’s critical ROK defense mission

Airman 1st Class Paul Breithaupt, 8th Maintenance Squadron crew chief, prepares to launch an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron during Vigilant Defense 24 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 2, 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 Tech. Sgt. Emili Koonce)

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8 MXG enables Wolf Pack’s critical ROK defense mission

Capt. Thomas Molnar, 36th Fighter Squadron pilot, conducts preflight checks with 8th Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs prior to taking off during Vigilant Defense 24 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 2, 2023. Combined Flying Training Events are regularly scheduled training events designed to enhance the readiness of U.S. and ROK forces and sustain capabilities, which strengthen the ROK-U.S. Alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Emili Koonce)

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8 MXG enables Wolf Pack’s critical ROK defense mission

Staff Sgt. Ashton Alamo, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, reads the technical order before securing a munition to a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon during Vigilant Defense 24 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 2, 2023. Combined training and exercises are defensive in nature, intended to build combat readiness and ensure we are ready to “Fight Tonight.’ (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Emili Koonce)

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8 MXG enables Wolf Pack’s critical ROK defense mission

Staff Sgt. Ashton Alamo, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, secures a munition for transportation prior to loading onto a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon during Vigilant Defense 24 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 2, 2023. Combined Flying Training Events are regularly scheduled training events designed to enhance the readiness of U.S. and ROK forces and sustain capabilities, which strengthen the ROK-U.S. Alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Emili Koonce)

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8 MXG enables Wolf Pack’s critical ROK defense mission

Staff Sgt. Ashton Alamo, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, reads the technical order before securing a munition to a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon during Vigilant Defense 24 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 2, 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 Tech. Sgt. Emili Koonce)

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Vigilant Defense 24: Take the fight north

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 35th Fighter Squadron takes off during Vigilant Defense 24 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 31, 2023. Combined Flying Training Events are regularly scheduled training events designed to enhance the readiness of U.S. and ROK forces and sustain capabilities, which strengthen the ROK-U.S. Alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks)

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Vigilant Defense 24: Take the fight north

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 80th Fighter Squadron taxies after landing during Vigilant Defense 24 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 1, 2023. Combined Flying Training Events are regularly scheduled training events designed to enhance the readiness of U.S. and ROK forces and sustain capabilities, which strengthen the ROK-U.S. Alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks)

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Vigilant Defense 24: Take the fight north

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 35th Fighter Squadron taxies before takeoff during Vigilant Defense 24 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 1, 2023. Combined Flying Training Events are regularly scheduled training events designed to enhance the readiness of U.S. and ROK forces and sustain capabilities, which strengthen the ROK-U.S. Alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks)

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Vigilant Defense 24: Take the fight north

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 35th Fighter Squadron takes off during Vigilant Defense 24 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 1, 2023. Combined Flying Training Events are regularly scheduled training events designed to enhance the readiness of U.S. and ROK forces and sustain capabilities, which strengthen the ROK-U.S. Alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks)

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