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Aug. 7, 2025
8th SFS sUAS team ensures aerial dominance

The small unmanned aerial systems team assigned to the 8th Security Forces Squadron, sharpened their skills and fully integrated with fireteams during exercise Beverly Sentinel 25-3.
Aug. 7, 2025
8th CES practices RA/DR during Beverly Sentinel 25-3

The 8th Civil Engineer Squadron Red Devils attend a safety brief prior to practicing Rapid Airfield Damage Repair (RA/DR) during exercise Beverly Sentinel 25-3 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 6, 2025. Beverley Sentinel is a combat readiness exercise that tests the Wolf Pack’s ability to
July 16, 2025
Seventh Air Force welcomes new command chief

Chief Master Sgt. Jeremiah Ross (left), outgoing Seventh Air Force command chief, and Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Schaefer (right), incoming command chief, attend a Change of Responsibility ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 17, 2025. Schaefer previously served as the Command Chief
July 14, 2025
CJCS visits 51st Fighter Wing, engages with Mustang Airmen

U.S. Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff visited the 51st Fighter Wing for a troop engagement. During his visit, wing leadership presented a brief about the super squadron test and operations at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 11, 2025. CJCS and SEAC visited Korea
July 11, 2025
Japan, Republic of Korea and U.S. conduct trilateral flight

PACIFIC OCEAN — Fighter aircraft from Japan and the Republic of Korea conducted a trilateral escort flight of U.S. bombers operating in the Pacific, July 11, 2025.
July 11, 2025
36th Fighter Squadron sharpens combat readiness, strengthens partnership at Red Flag-Alaska 25-2

Airmen and F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to 36th Fighter Squadron and 51st Fighter Wing participated in Red Flag-Alaska 25-2, June 12-27.
July 11, 2025
8th Fighter Wing welcomes new leaders of the pack

The 2025 change of command season has ended with the Wolf Pack transitioning to new wing, group and squadron commanders.
July 8, 2025
51st Fighter Wing enhances readiness through F-16 upgrades

A new wave of upgraded F-16 Fighting Falcons arrived at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 26-27. The arrival of the F-16s marked a significant step forward in modernizing the 51st Fighter Wing aircrafts and strengthening the U.S. Air Force’s regional combat readiness.
June 18, 2025
Japan, Republic of Korea and U.S. air forces conduct trilateral defensive counter-air training

Fighter aircraft from Japan, the Republic of Korea and the U.S. conducted trilateral flight training June 18, in the Indo-Pacific.
May 30, 2025
Wolf 66 takes command of the 8th Fighter Wing

U.S. Air Force Col. Kathryn Gaetke took command of the 8th Fighter Wing during a ceremony here, May 30 becoming the newest "Wolf" to lead the storied unit known as the Wolf Pack. She succeeded Col. Peter Kasarkis, who commanded the wing since July 2023.

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