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231115-F-EZ422-2613

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 80th Fighter Squadron taxis onto the runway before takeoff at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 15, 2023. The F-16 participated in a combined aerial training event with a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortresses, U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning IIs, and Republic of Korea Air Force KF-16s/KF-35s, which demonstrated shared commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 80th Fighter Squadron taxis onto the runway before takeoff at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 15, 2023. The F-16 participated in a combined aerial training event with U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortresses, U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning IIs, and Republic of Korea Air Force KF-16s/KF-35s, which demonstrated shared commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

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231115-F-EZ422-1072

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning IIs assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, taxi past F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing, at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 15, 2023. The aircraft participated in a combined aerial training event with U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortresses and Republic of Korea Air Force KF-16s/KF-35s, to demonstrate and strengthen U.S. commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

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Pride of the Pack: Staff Sgt. Emanuel Lookadoo

Staff Sgt. Emanuel Lookadoo, 8th Operations Medical Readiness Squadron independent duty medical technician, examines a patient's blood pressure during a routine check-up at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea Nov. 16, 2023. Lookadoo was selected for Pride of the Pack for the week of Nov. 13-17. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

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Pride of the Pack: Staff Sgt. Emanuel Lookadoo

Staff Sgt. Emanuel Lookadoo, 8th Operations Medical Readiness Squadron independent duty medical technician, examines a patient's eye during a routine check-up at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea Nov. 16, 2023. Lookadoo was the sole clinical subject matter expert for the day shift during Vigilant Defense 24 creating medical relevant injects and inspecting how the 8th Medical Group delivers its care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

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Pride of the Pack: Staff Sgt. Emanuel Lookadoo

Staff Sgt. Emanuel Lookadoo, 8th Operations Medical Readiness Squadron independent duty medical technician, examines a patient's ear during a routine check-up at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea Nov. 16, 2023. Lookadoo was recognized by his leadership for ensuring quality care after sick call patient output increased 400%. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

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Nondestructive inspection keeps the Wolf Pack structurally sound

Senior Airman Mario Gomez, 8th Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection journeyman, inspects a bolt at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 23, 2023. Continually inspecting the equipment and aircraft around the 8th Fighter Wing ensures operational safety and enables a heightened readiness capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Samuel Earick)

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Nondestructive inspection keeps the Wolf Pack structurally sound

Senior Airman Mario Gomez, 8th Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection journeyman, measures the magnetization of an item during an inspection at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 23, 2023. The use of magnetic particle inspection allows the NDI team to see cracks in equipment when the item is illuminated with black light. (U.S. Air Force photos by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

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Nondestructive inspection keeps the Wolf Pack structurally sound

Senior Airman Mario Gomez, 8th Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection journeyman, measures the magnetization of an item during an inspection at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 23, 2023. NDI is charged with inspecting aircraft and equipment to keep them operational and safe. (U.S. Air Force by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

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Nondestructive inspection keeps the Wolf Pack structurally sound

Senior Airman Mario Gomez, 8th Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection journeyman, magnetizes items during an inspection at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 23, 2023. Magnetic particle inspection is used on magnetic materials and looks for surface and subsurface cracks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

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Nondestructive inspection keeps the Wolf Pack structurally sound

Senior Airman Mario Gomez, 8th Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection journeyman, looks over a manual at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 23, 2023. NDI inspects the external and internal damage of aircraft and equipment through five different inspection practices: magnetic particle, X-ray, penetrant, eddy current, or oil analysis, to keep equipment safe for operational use. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

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Nondestructive inspection keeps the Wolf Pack structurally sound

Senior Airman Mario Gomez, left, 8th Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection journeyman, and Senior Airman Daniel Del Rosario, 8th MXS NDI journeyman, sort clean bolts before inspecting them at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 23, 2023. NDI Airmen use five different inspection methods for aircraft and equipment to ensure occupational safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

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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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Matthew C. Gaetke

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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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