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8th Fighter Wing changes command

U.S. Air Force Col. Peter Kasarskis, outgoing 8th Fighter Wing commander, renders his final salute to U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Mulder, 8th Fighter Wing deputy commander, and members of the 8th Fighter Wing during a change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, May 30, 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 changes command

From left to right: U.S. Air Forces Chief Master Sgt. Amanda Aaron, incoming 8th Fighter Wing command chief, Lt. Gen. David Iverson, Seventh Air Force commander, Chief Master Sgt. Nathan Chrestensen, outgoing 8th Fighter Wing command chief, Col. Peter Kasarskis, outgoing 8th Fighter Wing commander, and Col. Kathryn Gaetke, incoming 8th Fighter Wing commander prepare to relinquish command from Col. Kasarskis to Col. Gaetke during a change of command at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 30, 2025. Kunsan’s short tour status allows for the constant re-energization and innovation of defending the base, accepting follow-on forces, and being prepared to take the fight north. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Giovanni Sims)

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8th Fighter Wing changes command

From left to right: U.S. Air Forces Lt. Gen. David Iverson, 7th Air Force commander, Col. Kathryn Gaetke, current 8th Fighter Wing commander, and Col. Peter Kasarskis, former 8th Fighter Wing designate a new commander of the Wolfpack during a change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 30, 2025. Kunsan’s short tour status allows for the constant re-energization and innovation of defending the base, accepting follow-on forces, and being prepared to take the fight north. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Giovanni Sims)

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8th Fighter Wing changes command

U.S. Air Force Col. Kathryn Gaetke renders a salute as she accepts command of the 8th Fighter Wing from U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. David Iverson during a change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 30, 2025. Kunsan’s new leadership team ushers in a new era of joint-combined opportunities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Giovanni Sims)

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8th Fighter Wing changes command

Republic of Korea Air Force Col. Yang - Jae, Ham, 38th Fighter Group commander, renders a final salute to U.S. Air Force Col. Peter Kasarskis, outgoing commander, during a change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 30, 2025. During the ceremony, outgoing commander, U.S. Air Force Peter Kasarskis relinquished command of the 8th Fighter Wing to the incoming commander, U.S. Air Force Col. Kathryn Gaetke. (U.S. Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Giovanni Sims)

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8th Fighter Wing changes command

From left to right: U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. David Iverson, 7th Air Force commander, Col. Peter Kasarskis, and Col. Kathryn Gaetke, render a salute during the national anthem at a change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 30, 2025. Kunsan’s new leadership team ushers in a new era of joint-combined opportunities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Giovanni Sims)

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8th Fighter Wing changes command

Members of the 8th Fighter Wing attend a change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 30, 2025. U.S. Air Force Col. Kathryn Gaetke took command of the Wolfpack from U.S. Air Force Col. Peter Kasarskis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Giovanni Sims)

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250521-F-KK391-1024

Senior Airman Michael Philip Flores-Rodriguez, 8th Maintenance Squadron AFREP technician, cleans a fault function panel with alcohol at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 25, 2025. The strategic approach within the AFREP program allows for maintainers to repair rather than replace equipment, a valuable resource that keeps essential components readily available without relying on external repair locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Giovanni Sims)

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250521-F-KK391-1015

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Edgar Nava, 8th Maintenance Squadron AFREP technician, repairs a rounds counter for the U.S. Air Force f-16 Fighting Falcon armament system at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 25, 2025. The strategic approach within the AFREP program allows for maintainers to repair rather than replace equipment, a valuable resource that keeps essential components readily available without relying on external repair locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Giovanni Sims)

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250521-F-KK391-1006

Senior Airmen Ernesto Nevado, 8th Maintenance Squadron AFREP technician, swaps a connector head of a remote control unit cable at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 21, 2025. By prioritizing in-house repairs and salvaging condemned items, AFREP significantly reduces downtime and improves the availability of crucial parts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Giovanni Sims)

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250521-F-KK391-1003

Senior Airman Ernesto Nevado, 8th Maintenance Squadron AFREP technician, swaps a connector head of a remote control unit cable at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 21, 2025. By prioritizing in-house repairs and salvaging condemned items, AFREP significantly reduces downtime and improves the availability of crucial parts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Giovanni Sims)

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250521-F-KK391-1039

From left to right: U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ernesto Nevado, 8th Maintenance Squadron AFREP technician, Senior Airmen Michael Philip Flores Rodriguez, 8th Maintenance Squadron AFREP technician, Staff Sgt. Edgar Nava, 8th Maintenance Squadron AFREP technician and Staff Sgt. Anthony Canzoneri, 8th Maintenance Squadron AFREP non-commissioned officer in charge, pose for a photo at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 21, 2025. The strategic approach of the AFREP program allows maintainers to repair rather than replace equipment, a valuable resource that extends beyond the maintenance group and keeps essential components readily available without relying on external repair locations. (U.S. Air Force photo biy Tech. Sgt. Giovanni Sims)

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250521-F-KK391-1034

Senior Airmen Ernesto Nevado,, 8th Maintenance Squadron AFREP technician, and Air Force Staff Sgt. Anthony Canzoneri, 8th Maintenance Squadron AFREP non-commissioned officer in charge, carry a box supply assets for an Airtronics shipment at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 25, 2025. The strategic approach within the AFREP program allows for maintainers to repair rather than replace equipment, a valuable resource that keeps essential components readily available without relyihng on external repair locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Giovanni Sims)

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250521-F-KK391-1027

Senior Airman Michael Philip Flores-Rodriguez, 8th Maintenance Squadron AFREP technician, uses a solder to join metals on a fault function panel at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 25, 2025. The strategic approach within the AFREP program allows for maintainers to repair rather than replace equipment, a valuable resource that keeps essential components readily available without relying on external repair locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Giovanni Sims)

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250508-F-ST571-1120

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Aaron Gibson, 8th Operational Support Team mental health technician, teaches a toxic leadership professional development course to 8th Medical Group Airmen at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 8, 2025. This course offered a different perspective from conventional leadership programs by emphasizing the pitfalls and behaviors to avoid as a leader. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick)

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250508-F-ST571-1053

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Aaron Gibson, 8th Operational Support Team mental health technician, leads an activity during a toxic leadership professional development course at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 8, 2025. Gibson, normally a U.S. Air Force reservist, arrived at Kunsan February of 2025 after volunteering for a 170 day manning assist opportunity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick)

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250508-F-ST571-1014

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Aaron Gibson, 8th Operational Support Team mental health technician, teaches a toxic leadership professional development course to 8th Medical Group Airmen at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 8, 2025. This course offered a different perspective from conventional leadership programs by emphasizing the pitfalls and behaviors to avoid as a leader. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick)

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250516-F-ST571-2231

Airmen assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing, push a Humvee during the Police Week “Battle of the Pack” competition at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 16, 2025. Police Week honors and commemorates the lives of those lost in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick)

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250516-F-ST571-2173

Airmen from the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron participate in fireman carries during the Police Week “Battle of the Pack” competition at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 16, 2025. The competition challenged teams to carry ammo cans, army crawl, fireman carry teammates and complete a humvee push. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick)

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250516-F-ST571-1076

Members assigned to the 8th Security Forces Squadron participate in a ruck during police week at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 16, 2025. Police Week honors and commemorates the lives of those lost in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick)

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