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    Heritage through Diversity

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    Hardened aircraft shelters constructed at Kunsan

    Col. Christopher “Wolf” Hammond, 8th Fighter Wing commander, along with leadership from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers of the Far East District (USACE of the FED), and Republic of Korean Air Force representatives conducted a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the completion of construction of new hardened aircraft shelters (HAS) on Kunsan Air Base, July 31, 2020.
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    35th AMU wins load crew competition

    The 35th Aircraft Maintenance Unit and the 80th AMU squared off against one another in this year’s first 8th Maintenance Group Weapons Load Crew of the Quarter Competition at Kunsan Air Base, April 3.  
  • U.S. Air Force Major Gen. Scott L. Pleus, Pacific Air Forces Director of Air and Cyberspace Operations, gives a speech during the 8th Fighter Wing Annual Awards Ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 31, 2020. Pleus discussed Wolf Pack pride and the unique experiences Airmen will not find outside of Kunsan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joshua Arends)

    Wolf 51 returns as Pacific Air Forces Air, Cyberspace Ops director

    Major Gen. Scott L. Pleus., Director of Air and Cyberspace Operations, Headquarters Pacific Air Forces, visited Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, as a guest speaker during the 8th Fighter Wing Annual Awards Ceremony to share his experience as Wolf 51 with the current members of the Wing on Jan. 31.
  • Members of the 25th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, lift a bomb during the 2019 Penn Fest competition at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 19. 2019, The 25th AMU finished loading their aircraft the quickest and won the load crew competition overall. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Edwards)

    25th AMU blows away competition at 2019 Penn Fest

    The 8th Maintenance Group hosted the 2019 Penn Fest, Oct. 19, and brought together five aircraft maintenance units, and their respective aircraft, from across the Republic of Korea. This year, Penn Fest gave several AMUs the chance to see who had the best air force load crew in the ROK.
  • U.S. Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. Pacific Air Forces commander, arrives at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, for a base tour, Oct. 18, 2019. The PACAF commander spoke with Airmen during his visit and emphasized the importance of the role Wolf Pack Airmen play in ensuring regional security in conjunction with our Republic of Korea Air Force partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mackenzie Mendez)

    Wolf 46 returns as PACAF commander

    Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces commander, visited Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 18, for an in-depth look at the 8th Fighter Wing mission and to provide Wolf Pack Airmen insight into the future of PACAF.
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christina Bagley, U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific vocalist, sings for the Gunsan City’s Chamber of Commerce at the Dongwoo Concert Hall in Gunsan City, Republic of Korea, Sept. 26, 2019. The band played for over 200 chamber of commerce members with their families and perform for around 125,000 people every year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Anthony Hetlage)

    PACAF Band hits all the right notes with ROK Tour

    The United States of America and the Republic of Korea established a historical friendship following the Korean War in 1953. One of the U.S. Air Force’s overseas regional bands visited the Republic of Korea to help reinforce that alliance.
  • U.S. Air Force Col. George Sebren, 8th Maintenance Group commander, speaks to the 8th Fighter Wing June 28, 2017, during a change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Sebren took command of the 8th MXG from Col. James Long and, upon assuming the position, received the title of “Phoenix.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colville McFee/Released)

    New Phoenix takes reigns to keep Wolf Pack flying

    U.S. Air Force Col. George H. Sebren accepted command of the 8th Maintenance Group from Col. James E. Long during a change of command ceremony June 28, 2017, here.Col. David Shoemaker, 8th Fighter Wing commander, presided over the ceremony, welcoming Sebren and remarking on the accomplishments of Long and the Airmen of the 8th MXG.“We select the
  • A U.S. Air Force combat controller assigned to the 1st Special Operations Squadron, establishes a line of communication while members from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron and Republic of Korea (ROK) 255th Special Operations Squadron, pull security at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 22, 2016. Members from the 320th STS and 1st SOS worked with the ROK 255th SOS to enhance U.S. and ROK Air Force Special Operations Forces' capabilities. They conducted infiltration methods, jump clearing team operations, airfield establishment, aircraft control and close air support familiarization. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colville McFee/Released)

    8th Fighter Wing hosts combined special operations exercise

    The 353rd Special Operations Group conducted a joint, combined exchange at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea from Oct. 13-26, 2016. Members from 320th Special Tactics Squadron and 1st Special Operations Squadron worked with the Republic of Korea (ROK) 255th Special Operations Squadron to enhance U.S. and ROK Air Force Special Operations Forces' ability to conduct infiltration methods, Jump Clearing Team (JCT) operations, airfield establishment, aircraft control and Close Air Support (CAS) familiarization. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colville McFee/Released)
  • 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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