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Kunsan maintainers give Wolf Pack jets their bite

Airman 1st Class Khaliq Gilmore, 8th Maintenance Squadron conventional maintenance crew technician, unscrews a casing during the deconstruction of a guided bomb unit-31 version 3 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 21, 2023. An F-16 Fighting Falcon can be armed with any combination of armaments like the M-61A1 20 mm multi-barrel cannon and external stations that can carry up to six air-to-air missiles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

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Kunsan maintainers give Wolf Pack jets their bite

Staff Sgt. Christopher Gonzalez, 8th Maintenance Squadron conventional maintenance crew chief, downloads 20 mm rounds at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 21, 2023. Members of the 8th MXS consistently ensure 20 mm rounds are properly loaded to meet the F-16 Fighting Falcon’s 500-round limit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

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Kunsan maintainers give Wolf Pack jets their bite

Airman Alexis Rizo, 8th Maintenance Squadron conventional maintenance technician, unscrews a bolt while deconstructing a guided bomb unit-31 version 3 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 21, 2023. The U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon can be armed with one or a combination of the three forms of armaments available: the M-61A1 20 mm multi-barrel cannon, the guided bomb unit-54 and the GBU-31. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

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Kunsan maintainers give Wolf Pack jets their bite

Airman 1st Class Khaliq Gilmore, 8th Maintenance Squadron conventional maintenance crew technician, performs routine deconstruction of a guided bomb unit-31 version 3 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 21, 2023. Both the GBU-3 and GBU-54 are joint direct attack munitions created in cooperation with the U.S Navy to convert previous unguided bombs into precision-guided munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by (Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

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Kunsan maintainers give Wolf Pack jets their bite

Airman 1st Class Daven Woulard, left, and Airman 1st Class Jerad Leathem, 8th Maintenance Squadron conventional maintenance crew technicians, position a guided bomb unit-31 version 3 on a building rack at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 21, 2023. Airmen work as a team when building and deconstructing ammunition to ensure all procedures are properly followed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

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Kunsan maintainers give Wolf Pack jets their bite

Airman 1st Class Jerad Leathem, right, and Airman 1st Class Khaliq Gilmore, 8th Maintenance Squadron conventional maintenance crew technicians, position a guided bomb unit-31 version 3 on a building rack at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 21, 2023. The GBU-31 is a 2000-lb forged steel penetrator warhead used against targets within hardened structures or bunkers that penetrate the structure before exploding causing the maximum amount of damage to targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

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Kunsan maintainers give Wolf Pack jets their bite

Staff Sgt. Christopher Gonzalez, 8th Maintenance Squadron conventional maintenance crew chief, sorts through 20 mm rounds at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 21, 2023. The U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon is armed with an M-61A1 20 mm multi-barrel cannon that uses highly explosive incendiary rounds against personnel or unarmored buildings otherwise known as soft targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

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Kunsan maintainers give Wolf Pack jets their bite

Senior Airman Brandon Mclean, 8th Maintenance Squadron conventional maintenance crew chief, sorts through 20 mm rounds at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 21, 2023. The U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon can be armed with one or a combination of the three forms of armaments available: the M-61A1 20 mm multi-barrel cannon, the guided bomb unit-54 and the GBU-31 version 3. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

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Kunsan maintainers give Wolf Pack jets their bite

Staff Sgt. Benjamin Ellis, right, 8th Maintenance Squadron conventional maintenance support superintendent, empties an ammunition canister while Staff Sgt. Christopher Gonzalez, 8th MXS conventional maintenance crew chief, sorts 20 mm rounds from the canister at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 21, 2023. The 8th MXS checks the integrity of all downloaded ammunition before rearming U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

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Wolf Pack welcomes Kunsan University students

Capt. Jeremy Fagan, 8th Fighter Wing installation deployment officer, speaks to a group of Kunsan National University students during a base tour at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 15, 2023. KNU students spoke with a panel of company grade officers where they discussed their Air Force specialties and shared some of their favorite experiences working and living in the ROK. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Brandon DeBlanc)

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Wolf Pack welcomes Kunsan University students

Hannah Cho, Kunsan National University student, looks inside the cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a base tour at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 15, 2023. While viewing the static display, students learned about the F-16’s capabilities and the critical role the 8th Fighter Wing plays in defending the ROK and a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Brandon DeBlanc)

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Wolf Pack welcomes Kunsan University students

Senior Airman Bobby Spicer, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron APG crew chief, opens the canopy of an F-16 Fighting Falcon while explaining the jet’s design to students from Kunsan National University during a base tour at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 15, 2023. Spicer described the capabilities of the F-16 and the procedures maintainers use to ensure the Block 40 F-16 fleet remains in good working order. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Brandon DeBlanc)

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Wolf Pack welcomes Kunsan University students

Col. Jeffrey D. Shulman, 8th Fighter Wing deputy commander, speaks to Kunsan National University students during a base tour at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 15, 2023. The students learned about Kunsan AB’s mission priorities, including support of the more than 70-year alliance with the ROK, built on the shared commitment to the defense and stability of the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Brandon DeBlanc)

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Wolf Pack welcomes Kunsan University students

Col. Jeffrey D. Shulman, 8th Fighter Wing deputy commander, stands for a photo with students from Kunsan National University during a base tour at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 15, 2023. The base tour program provides the opportunity for members of Kunsan AB to interact with organizations in the local community to gain new perspectives and demonstrate the U.S. Air Force's roles in the ROK. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Brandon DeBlanc)

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Pride of the Pack: SrA Jose Arcilla

Senior Airman Jose Arcilla, 8th Force Support Squadron fitness specialist, performs routine maintenance within the fitness center at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 30, 2023. Arcilla was nominated Pride of the Pack for the week of Nov. 27 - Dec. 1 for his outstanding performance in leading multiple events and delivering excellent customer service to 4.5 thousand base personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)

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Pride of the Pack: SrA Jose Arcilla

Senior Airman Jose Arcilla, 8th Force Support Squadron fitness specialist, stands for a photo in the fitness center at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 30, 2023. Arcilla was awarded Pride of the Pack for his contribution to the seventh annual ROK-U.S. Friendship Day. He coordinated with multiple wing agencies and 70 volunteers to support 13 sporting events involving 92 teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)

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Pride of the Pack: SrA Jose Arcilla

Senior Airman Jose Arcilla, 8th Force Support Squadron fitness specialist, performs daily maintenance on fitness center equipment at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 30, 2023. Arcilla was awarded Pride of the Pack for his dedication in accomplishing major tasks, including the completion of the Air Force Center’s annual inventory valued at $450 thousand in fitness equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)

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Kunsan maintainers let the sparks fly

Senior Airman Dannen Delgadillo, 8th Maintenance Squadron metals technician journeyman, welds air and ground equipment at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 25th, 2023. Metals tech Airmen are responsible for repairing and creating essential aircraft parts, and use their skills to troubleshoot issues and conduct the final fitting of equipment among other functions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks)

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Kunsan maintainers let the sparks fly

Senior Airman Dannen Delgadillo, 8th Maintenance Squadron metals technician journeyman, drills new placement holes into an air and ground equipment vehicle at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 25th, 2023. Metals technology specialists act as the Air Force’s machinists and welders ensuring the needed parts for aircraft and vehicles are available for the mission to move forward. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks)

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Kunsan maintainers let the sparks fly

Senior Airman Dannen Delgadillo, 8th Maintenance Squadron metals technician journeyman, uses a centering pin during a repair of an air and ground equipment vehicle at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 25th, 2023. A centering pin is used to make indentations in surfaces prior to drilling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks)

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