Wolf Pack refuels, trains over Korea

By By Master Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb, 8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs / Published October 28, 2020

931st ARW KC-46A flies over the Republic of Korea

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U.S Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 8th Fighter Wing receive fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus from the 931st Air Refueling Wing as they fly over the Republic of Korea, Oct. 23, 2020. The KC-46A Pegasus represents the beginning of a new era in aerial refueling, providing vital capability to the U.S. Air Force and joint partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)

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A U.S Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 8th Fighter Wing receive fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus from the 931st Air Refueling Wing as they fly over the Republic of Korea, Oct. 23, 2020. The KC-46A Pegasus represents the beginning of a new era in aerial refueling, providing vital capability to the U.S. Air Force and joint partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)

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An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 80th Fighter Squadron flies over the Republic of Korea during a routine proficiency flight Oct. 23, 2020. The 80th FS is one of two fighter squadrons assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The squadron was activated during World War II as the 80th Pursuit Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus from the 931st Air Refueling Wing flies over the Republic of Korea, Oct. 23, 2020. The KC-46A is the first phase of recapitalizing the U.S. Air Force's aging tanker fleet. With greater refueling, cargo and aeromedical evacuation capabilities compared to the KC-135, the KC-46A will provide next-generation aerial refueling support to Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and partner-nation receivers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus from the 931st Air Refueling Wing refuels U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 80th Fighter Squadron as they fly over the Republic of Korea, Oct. 23, 2020. The KC-46A is the first phase of recapitalizing the U.S. Air Force's aging tanker fleet. With greater refueling, cargo and aeromedical evacuation capabilities compared to the KC-135, the KC-46A will provide next-generation aerial refueling support to Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and partner-nation receivers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)

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A U.S Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 80th Fighter Squadron receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus from the 931st Air Refueling Wing as they fly over the Republic of Korea, Oct. 23, 2020. The F-16 is a highly-maneuverable, multi-role fighter aircraft that has proven itself in both air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus with the 931st Air Refueling Wing refuels a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 80th Fighter Squadron as they fly over the Republic of Korea, Oct. 23, 2020. At full operational capability, the KC-46A will be able to refuel most fixed-wing, receiver-capable aircraft. The KC-46A is equipped with a refueling boom driven by a fly-by-wire control system, and is capable of fuel offload rates required for large aircraft. Its hose and drogue system adds additional mission capability that is independently operable from the refueling boom system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)

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A U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus from the 931st Air Refueling Wing refuels U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons with the 80th Fighter Squadron, as they fly over the Republic of Korea, Oct. 23, 2020. The KC-46A is the first phase of recapitalizing the U.S. Air Force's aging tanker fleet. With greater refueling, cargo and aeromedical evacuation capabilities compared to the KC-135, the KC-46A will provide next-generation aerial refueling support to Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and partner-nation receivers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)

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Master Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb, 8th Fighter Wing public affairs superintendent, rides in the backseat of an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a routine proficiency flight at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 23, 2020. The 8th FW performs counter-air, strategic attack, interdiction and close air support missions. The squadron trains and operates day or night, in all weather conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)

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Airmen from the 80th Aircraft Maintenance Unit perform preflight checks on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 23, 2020. The F-16 is a highly-maneuverable, multi-role fighter aircraft that has proven itself in both air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- U.S Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 8th Fighter Wing receive fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus from the 931st Air Refueling Wing as they fly over the Republic of Korea, Oct. 23, 2020. The KC-46A Pegasus represents the beginning of a new era in aerial refueling, providing vital capability to the U.S. Air Force and joint partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)

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