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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 SFS conducts sUAS training with MWSS-172

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Cyan Williams, an electrician with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, lands a small unmanned aircraft system, at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 25, 2025. SUAS operators supply the Base Defense Operations Center, Emergency Operations Center, and ground forces with in-flight assessments and real-time intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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8th SFS conducts sUAS training with MWSS-172

Senior Airman Richard Maria Perez, 8th Security Forces Squadron small unmanned aircraft system NCO in charge, prepares to fly a sUAS, at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 25, 2025. SUAS operators supply the Base Defense Operations Center, Emergency Operations Center, and ground forces with in-flight assessments and real-time intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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8th SFS conducts sUAS training with MWSS-172

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Cyan Williams, an electrician with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, inspects a small unmanned aircraft system, at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 25, 2025. The 8th Security Forces Squadron sUAS Program conducted a joint sUAS course with Airmen from the 8th SFS and Marines from MWSS-172 to train sUAS operators on how to control a sUAS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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8th SFS conducts sUAS training with MWSS-172

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Cyan Williams, an electrician with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, learns to control a small unmanned aircraft system, at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 25, 2025. The 8th Security Forces Squadron sUAS Program conducted a joint sUAS course with Marines assigned to MWSS-172 to teach the capabilities of sUAS to provide intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance in locations where conventional camera systems cannot operate effectively. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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8th SFS conducts sUAS training with MWSS-172

Senior Airman Marcus Campbell, left, 8th Security Forces Squadron counter small unmanned aircraft system and sUAS trainer, instructs U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Cyan Williams, an electrician with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, on piloting a small unmanned aircraft system, at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 25, 2025. The 8th SFS sUAS program conducted joint training with Airmen from the 8th SFS and Marines from MWSS-172 to train sUAS operators on how to control a sUAS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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Pride of the Pack: Senior Airman Sam Kim

Senior Airman Sam Kim, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron facility maintenance team controller, reviews facility data at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 26, 2025. Kim was recognized as the Wolf Pack’s Pride of the Pack for the week of March 24-28. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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Pride of the Pack: Senior Airman Sam Kim

Senior Airman Sam Kim, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron facility maintenance team controller, poses with the 8th CES Red Devil mascot at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 27, 2025. Kim was recognized as the Wolf Pack’s Pride of the Pack for the week of March 24-28. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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Wolf Pack tests integrated combat turns for Freedom Shield 25

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Anthony Godlewski, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew, inspects a loaded munition during an integrated combat turn for Freedom Shield 25 at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 10, 2025. ICTs integrate weapons loading and refueling tasks, enhancing aircraft availability during combat operations. Personnel across Seventh Air Force participated in large-scale, realistic training to strengthen interoperability, reinforce the ROK-U.S. combined defense posture and increase combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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Wolf Pack tests integrated combat turns for Freedom Shield 25

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Anthony Godlewski and Airman 1st Class Joselyne Jacobo, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew, load munitions onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon for an integrated combat turn during Freedom Shield 25 at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 10, 2025. ICTs involve rearming and refueling a running aircraft to ensure faster turnaround times and return to combat operations. FS25 aligns with the Mutual Defense Treaty and the Armistice Agreement, reaffirming its focus on defense and ensuring full compliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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Wolf Pack tests integrated combat turns for Freedom Shield 25

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Anthony Godlewski and Airman 1st Class Joselyne Jacobo, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew, load munitions onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon for an integrated combat turn during Freedom Shield 25 at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 10, 2025. ICTs integrate weapons loading and refueling tasks, enhancing aircraft availability during combat operations. Units across Seventh Air Force validated several agile combat employment capabilities, illustrating the air component’s ability to maneuver forces and supplies rapidly, projecting and sustaining air power from numerous locations across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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Wolf Pack tests integrated combat turns for Freedom Shield 25

F-16 Fighting Falcons are inspected prior to an integrated combat turn during Freedom Shield 25 at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 10, 2025. ICTs involve rearming and refueling a running aircraft to ensure faster turnaround times and return to combat operations. FS25 is a defense-oriented exercise featuring live, virtual, and field-based training that engages alliance forces and governmental agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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Wolf Pack tests integrated combat turns for Freedom Shield 25

U.S. Air Force Capt. Daniel Veideman, 80th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, taxis down the flight line for air operations during Freedom Shield 25 at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 10, 2025. FS25 is a defense-oriented exercise focused on fortifying response capabilities to safeguard the security of the peninsula. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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Wolf Pack tests integrated combat turns for Freedom Shield 25

U.S. Air Force Capt. Ashley Thaxton, 80th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, taxis down the flight line for flying operations during Freedom Shield 25 at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 10, 2025. Personnel across Sevent Air Force participated in large-scale, realistic training to strengthen interoperability, reinforce the ROK-U.S. combined defense posture and increase combat readiness.. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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Keeping fuels full for Freedom Shield 25

Airman 1st Class Charles Drauden and Senior Airman William Jones, 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum, oils, and lubricant fuels mobile distribution operators, fill fuel cans during Freedom Shield 25 at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 9, 2025. Personnel across Seventh Air Force participated in large-scale, realistic training to strengthen interoperability, reinforce the ROK-U.S. combined defense posture and increase combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt Nicholas Ross)

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Keeping fuels full for Freedom Shield 25

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Antepara, 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum, oils, and lubricant fuels mobile distribution supervisor oversees the refueling of an R11 fuel trucks during Freedom Shield 25 at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 9, 2025. FS25 is a defense-oriented exercise focused on fortifying response capabilities to safeguard the security of the peninsula. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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Keeping fuels full for Freedom Shield 25

Senior Airman William Jones, 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum, oils, and lubricant fuels mobile distribution operator, marshals an R11 fuel truck into position at fuel pumps during Freedom Shield 25 at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 9, 2025. Units across Seventh Air Force validated several agile combat employment capabilities, illustrating the air component’s ability to rapidly maneuver forces and supplies, projecting and sustaining air power from numerous locations across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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Keeping fuels full for Freedom Shield 25

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Antepara, 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum, oils, and lubricant fuels mobile distribution supervisor, opens fuel lines at the pump house during Freedom Shield 25 at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 9, 2025. Personnel across Seventh Air Force participated in large-scale, realistic training to strengthen interoperability, reinforce the ROK-U.S. combined defense posture and increase combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

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