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Ignited by readiness, reinforce excellence

In this video, firefighters from the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron showcase readiness capabilities at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 14, 2023. Kunsan’s firefighters maintain a consistent record of excellence through teamwork and continuous training; recognized by DoD three times in the past 15 years and five times at the Air Force level. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Karla Parra)

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8th CES electricians, commander perform water tower maintenance

Senior Airman Jonathan Brinkey, center, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical systems journeyman, provides a briefing on beacon light replacement procedures before scaling a water tower at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 18, 2023. During the brief, Brinkey explained how operational beacon lights impact nighttime flights as they provide pilots the ability to visually confirm their location relevant to Kunsan AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

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8th CES electricians, commander perform water tower maintenance

Maj. Jed Tait, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron deputy commander, attaches his safety harness as he scales a water tower at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 18, 2023. The 8th CES regularly ensures beacon lights are operational so they can provide pilots a visual confirmation of their location relevant to Kunsan AB during nighttime flights and inclement weather. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

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8th CES electricians, commander perform water tower maintenance

Lt. Col. John Kim, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, scales the water tower to repair broken bulbs at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 18, 2023. Kim joined Senior Airman Jonathan Brinkey, 8th CES electrical systems journeyman, to change the beacon light to remain familiar with his squadron’s tactical mission capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

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8th CES electricians, commander perform water tower maintenance

Senior Airman Jonathan Brinkey, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical systems journeyman, changes a broken light bulb at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 18, 2023. The electrical systems team changes the water tower’s beacon light once a year as the light provides pilots a visual confirmation of their location relevant to Kunsan AB during nighttime flights and inclement weather. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

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8th CES electricians, commander perform water tower maintenance

Lt. Col. John Kim, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, scales a water tower to replace broken bulbs at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 18, 2023. As part of the immersion with the electrical systems team, Kim familiarized himself with the water tower’s beacon light replacement procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

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8th CES electricians, commander perform water tower maintenance

Lt. Col. John Kim, Civil Engineer Squadron commander, secures his safety harness while scaling a water tower at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 18, 2023. Members of the 8th CES electrical team climb in teams of two or more when servicing the lights on top of the water tower. (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

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, 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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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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Col. Timothy B. Murphy, left, 8th Fighter Wing commander, presents a coin to 1st Lt. Jeremy Fagan, 8th FW installation deployment officer, at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 28, 2023. Fagan was recognized for leading the installation deployment readiness cell during Operation Pack Up, where the 8th LRS facilitated the movements of 8th FW assets to simultaneously operate in 3 different countries for five months during the Kunsan AB runway repair.

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8th LRS: The soul behind the Wolf Pack’s mission

Col. Christopher Lacek, right, 8th Mission Support Group commander, addresses 8th Logistics Readiness Airmen during a recognition ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 6, 2023. The individual protection equipment section from the 8th LRS was commended by 8th Fighter Wing leadership after successfully repurposing over 7,000 IPE assets leading to 500 personnel being outfitted with required training gear. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)

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Chief Master Sgt. Steven G. Creek, right, 8th Fighter Wing command chief, addresses 8th Logistics Readiness Airmen during a recognition ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 6, 2023. Airmen in the individual protection equipment section took proactive actions to mitigate a decades-old warehouse storage issue, achieving the first inventory for the section in two years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)

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8th LRS: The soul behind the Wolf Pack’s mission

Airmen from the 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron gather for a group photo with 8th Fighter Wing and 8th Mission Support Group leadership following a recognition ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 6, 2023. The 8th LRS was commended by 8th FW leadership for their efforts during Operation Pack Up and a warehouse realignment that repurposed 7,000 individual protection equipment assets for training gear. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)

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Col. Timothy B. Murphy, right, 8th Fighter Wing commander, coins Airman 1st Class Zion Dorsett, 8th Logistic Readiness Squadron material management journeyman during a recognition ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 6, 2023. The individual protection equipment section from the 8th LRS was commended by 8th FW leadership after successfully repurposing over 7,000 IPE assets leading to 500 personnel being outfitted with required training gear. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)

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