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8th FW maintainers hone training in operational surge

Senior Airman Jayven Nachampassek, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron dedicated crew chief, marshals three F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during an operational surge at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 20, 2025. 8th Fighter Wing units collaborated to execute a sustained, increased flying tempo, or surge, fortifying the wing’s ability to continuously generate large amounts of airpower in support of regional defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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8th FW maintainers hone training in operational surge

Three F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing are parked on the flight line during an operational surge at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 20, 2025. The operational surge tested maximum sortie execution, enabling pilots to execute critical training and readiness requirements for contingency operations at an increased pace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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8th FW maintainers hone training in operational surge

Airmen assigned to the 35th Fighter Generation Squadron pose with their unit’s motto designation during an operational surge at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 18, 2025. Through coordinated efforts among the 8th Maintenance Group, 8th Operations Group, and 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron, the 35th FGS sustained high-tempo flying operations, projecting continuous lethal airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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8th FW maintainers hone training in operational surge

Airman 1st Class Jachonn Tisinger, left, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, and Staff Sgt. Christian Sanchez, 35th FGS dedicated crew chief, conduct hot pit refueling on an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during an operational surge at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 18, 2025. During hot-pit refueling, Airmen resupply the aircraft while the engines are running in order to minimize turnaround time between flights. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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8th FW maintainers hone training in operational surge

Airman 1st Class Jachonn Tisinger, left, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christian Sanchez, 35th FGS dedicated crew chief, conduct hot pit refueling during an operational surge at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 18, 2025. Through coordinated efforts among the 8th Maintenance Group, 8th Operations Group, and 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron, the 35th FGS sustained high-tempo flying operations, projecting continuous lethal airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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8th FW maintainers hone training in operational surge

Airman 1st Class Chanon Absomtua, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, marshals an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during an operational surge at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 18, 2025. Heightened operations tempos for aircraft generation, refueling and flying allow the 8th FW to test and extend their maximum air power capacity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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8th FW maintainers hone training in operational surge

Airmen assigned to the 35th Fighter Generation Squadron execute hot pit refueling on an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during an operational surge at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 18, 2025. Units across the 8th Fighter Wing conducted an operational surge to test maximum aircraft generation and sortie execution, ensuring readiness and lethality for training and real-world contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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8th FW maintainers prep for Beverly Pack 25-1

Airman 1st Class Tanner Tolliver, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron load crew member, conducts maintenance on an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft in preparation for Beverly Pack 25-1 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 10, 2025. Robust readiness exercises like Beverly Pack provide a realistic, unpredictable environment for Airmen to improve their lethality and survivability under threat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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8th FW maintainers prep for Beverly Pack 25-1

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Caleb Reyes, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew team chief, conducts a maintenance inspection on an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 10, 2025. Maintainers from the 35th FGS prepared aircraft to ensure the Wolf Pack's ability to simultaneously generate and sustain operations at a main operating base and a simulated forward location for Beverly Pack 25-1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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8th FW maintainers prep for Beverly Pack 25-1

Airman 1st Class Jachonn Tisinger, 35th Fighter Squadron weapons load member, poses in front of an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 10, 2025. Maintainers from the 35th FGS prepared aircraft to ensure the Wolf Pack's ability to simultaneously generate and sustain operations at a main operating base and a simulated forward location for Beverly Pack 25-1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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8th FW maintainers prep for Beverly Pack 25-1

Airman Aiden Wilkerson, left, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member tightens a bolt on an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft as Staff Sgt. Cody Treadway, 35th FGS weapons load crew chief, oversees him at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 10, 2025. Maintainers from the 35th FGS prepared aircraft to ensure the Wolf Pack's ability to simultaneously generate and sustain operations at a main operating base and a simulated forward location for Beverly Pack 25-1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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8th FW maintainers prep for Beverly Pack 25-1

Airmen assigned to the 35th Fighter Generation Squadron conduct maintenance on an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft and remove snow from the area before Beverly Pack 25-1 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 10, 2025. Bev Pack 25-1 advances the Wolf Pack’s ability to simultaneously generate and sustain operations at a main operating base and a simulated forward location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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8th FW maintainers prep for Beverly Pack 25-1

A row of hangars is lined up on the flight line at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 10, 2025. Beverly Pack 25-1 is a robust combat readiness exercise that tests the Wolf Pack's ability to survive and operate in a contested environment and execute an agile combat employment movement to a simulated forward location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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8th FW maintains aerial strength with interoperability planning

2nd Lt. Rowyn Schollmeyer, 35th Fighter Squadron intelligence officer, briefs training details during a mission planning brief at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 15, 2024. Korea Flying Training 2024 will further strengthen the U.S.-ROK alliance by building and maintaining lethality in the air domain to deter, defend, and defeat any adversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks)

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8th FW maintains aerial strength with interoperability planning

U.S. Air Force Col. Mike McCarthy, 8th Operations Group commander, leads a mission planning brief as part of Korea Flying Training 2024 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 15, 2024. KFT 24 is an annual large-scale U.S. and ROKAF integration flying exercise designed to improve interoperability of combined and joint airpower execution, face-to-face combined mission planning, flying execution, and effective debriefing to train mission commanders and aircrew to operate and succeed in robust, complex scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks)

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8th FW maintains aerial strength with interoperability planning

Republic of Korea Air Force Maj. Kwon Won Seok, 192nd Tactical Development Squadron pilot, reviews red air mission planning documents with fellow ROKAF Airmen during training exercise Korea Flying Training 2024 at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, April 15, 2024. Korea Flying Training 2024 will further strengthen the U.S.-ROK alliance by building and maintaining lethality in the air domain to deter, defend, and defeat any adversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks)

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8th FW maintains aerial strength with interoperability planning

Capt. Sarah Gregory, 35th Fighter Squadron pilot, reviews maps and team movements during a mission planning brief as part of Korea Flying Training 2024 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 15, 2024. KFT 24 integrates U.S. and ROK forces to train to defend against surface-to-air and air-to-air threats, ensuring mutual understanding and trust between the two nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks)

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8th FW maintains aerial strength with interoperability planning

U.S. Air Force Col. Mike McCarthy, 8th Operations Group commander, relays information to a Republic of Korea Air Force Airmen during a mission planning brief during Korea Flying Training 2024 at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, April 15, 2024. KFT 24 is a large-scale employment training, enhancing U.S. and ROK interoperability and ultimately enhancing U.S. and ROK commitments to maintain peace in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks)

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8th FW maintains aerial strength with interoperability planning

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col Julian Bermudez, 621st Air Control Squadron commander, schedules flight times for Republic of Korea Air Force pilots during a mission planning brief during training exercise Korea Flying Training 2024 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 15, 2024. KFT 24 integrates U.S. and ROK forces to train to defend against surface-to-air and air-to-air threats, ensuring mutual understanding and trust between the two nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks)

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8th FW maintains aerial strength with interoperability planning

Lt. Col. Julian Bermudez, 621st Air Control Squadron commander, schedules flight times for pilots during a mission planning brief during training exercise Korea Flying Training 2024 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 15, 2024. KFT 24 further strengthens the U.S.-ROK alliance by building and maintaining lethality in the air domain to deter, defend, and defeat any adversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks)

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