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  • A photo of a fighter jet taking off.

    Dusk 'til dawn, Wolf Pack keeps on

    An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 80th Fighter Squadron, takes off from the flightline at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 26, 2020. The 80th FS stands ready to conduct counter-air, air interdiction, close air support and forward air controller missions in both day and night conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M.
  • A photo of an Airman working.

    Mission continues, maintenance remains steady

    Staff Sgt. Charles Arnell, 80th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew member, sits in the cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a pre-flight inspection at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 20, 2020. The 8th Maintenance Group frequently tests mission effectiveness, based on how fast they can successfully arm and launch an F-16. (U.S. Air
  • A photo of an Airman running.

    Wolf Pack closes out POW/MIA week

    Staff Sgt. Joshua Wallace, 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation craftsman, carries the POW/MIA flag during a run at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 17, 2020. Throughout the week, service members from Kunsan hosted a POW/MIA ruck march, a 24-hour vigil run and a closing ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya
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    “Dirt Boys” keep the base running smoothly

    Whether it’s a blanket of snow covering the roads or a crack in the flight line’s concrete, keeping the roadways functional is crucial for the Wolf Pack. Swinging sledge hammers, operating heavy construction vehicles and jack hammering in the elements, the “Dirt Boys”, as they are affectionately known, use their knowledge and skillset to rapidly
  • Protocol

    Silent Warriors

    Behind the scenes of every base event, there is a protocol specialist ensuring specific requirements are met to guarantee mission success.
  • Col. Dave Patterson, Air Force Office of Special Investigations 6th Field Investigations Region vice commander (left), Col. John Bosone, 8th Fighter Wing commander (center), and Special Agent Dustin Paulus, AFOSI Detachment 613 commander (right), conduct a ribbon cutting during a ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 23, 2019. The renovation included upgrades to the interview rooms, storage areas and the creation of a designated waiting area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mackenzie Mendez)

    Sustaining the Pack: AFOSI Det 613 receives infrastructure upgrades

    After nine months of utilizing various facilities around Kunsan Air Base to accomplish their mission, the Air Force Office of Special Investigations Detachment 613 is finally finding their way back to their fully renovated workspace. The $811 thousand project began nearly 18 months ago with the main goal of creating a more efficient and effective space to accomplish mission requirements while maintaining the safety and security of agents and their Korean partners.
  • Leadership from the 8th Medical Group pose for a photo with medical staff at Wonkwang University Medical Center, Republic of Korea, May 8, 2019. The surgical team at Wonkwang successfully performed a life-saving operation on a simulated patient transported via helicopter from Kunsan Air Base, paving the way for a continued relationship between the medical center and Kunsan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stefan Alvarez)

    8 MDG partners with local Korean hospital, tests emergency medical response

    The 8th Medical Group coordinated with Wonkwang University Medical Center to exercise emergency medical flight transport procedures and transfer a simulated patient from Kunsan Air Base to the hospital in Iksan. The surgical team at Wonkwang successfully performed a life saving operation on the simulated patient paving the way for a continued relationship between the medical center and Kunsan.
  • Members of the 8th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment flight from the 35th and 80th Fighter Squadrons pose for a photo at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 29, 2019. The 8th OSS AFE flight is split up in two different fighter squadrons, but will work together when manning is low due to TDYs or deployments to keep the mission going. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stefan Alvarez)

    35th, 80th AFE combine experience, grow in excellence

    In most locations, the different sections that fall under an Operations Support Squadron work together under the same roof. However, the 8th OSS is not your average squadron.
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jonathan McCullough, an 8th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment (AFE) journeyman assigned to Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, performs maintenance on an oxygen mask, May 2, 2016, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. AFE technicians must perform extensive work on each piece of equipment to ensure maximum safety for pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Nicole Taylor/Released)

    Aircrew flight equipment: no masking safety

    While pilots fly at the speed of sound, multi-tasking is in full force, but safety remains a top priority in the skies. Maintenance Airmen make sure each aircraft is ready to fly, but one crew works meticulously behind the scenes to ensure each pilot’s flight equipment is in top working condition.
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