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31 Days in PACAF: Spotlight on Kunsan AB

Republic of Korea Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 111th Fighter Squadron land at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, after a training mission Aug. 22, 2014. The ROKAF works with the 8th Operations Support Group to train, support and defend the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman/Released)

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31 Days in PACAF: Spotlight on Kunsan AB

Republic of Korea Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 111th Fighter Squadron land at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, after a training mission Aug. 22, 2014. The ROKAF works with the U.S. Air Force’s 8th Operations Support Group to train and defend the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephany Richards/ Released)

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31 Days in PACAF: Spotlight on Kunsan AB

Republic of Korea Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 111th Fighter Squadron land at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, after a training mission Aug. 22, 2014. The ROKAF works with the 8th Operations Support Group to train, support and defend the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman/Released)

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31 Days in PACAF: Spotlight on Kunsan AB

Republic of Korea Air Force Mr. Paek Chol prepares chicken for lunch service at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 21, 2014. The U.S. Air Force’s 8th Mission Support Group works closely with ROKAF counterparts to support base needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephany Richards/ Released)

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31 Days in PACAF: Spotlight on Kunsan AB

Republic of Korea Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 111th Fighter Squadron land at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, after a training mission Aug. 22, 2014. The ROKAF works with the 8th Operations Support Group to train, support and defend the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman/Released)

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31 Days in PACAF: Spotlight on Kunsan AB

Republic of Korea Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 111th Fighter Squadron land at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, after a training mission Aug. 22, 2014. The ROKAF works with the 8th Operations Support Group to train, support and defend the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman/Released)

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31 Days in PACAF: Spotlight on Kunsan AB

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. James Tarone, 8th Force Support Squadron dining facility manager, prepares steaks with Republic of Korea Air Force Mr. Myong Pae Kim at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 21, 2014. The 8th Mission Support Group works closely with ROKAF counterparts to support base needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephany Richards/ Released)

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31 Days in PACAF: Spotlight on Kunsan AB

Republic of Korea Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 111th Fighter Squadron land at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, after a training mission Aug. 22, 2014. The ROKAF works with the 8th Operations Support Group to train, support and defend the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman/Released)

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31 Days in PACAF: Spotlight on Kunsan AB

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tony Wilson, 8th Security Forces Squadron response force leader, talks with Airmen from the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron in America Town outside of Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 22, 2014. The 8th SFS conducts town patrols on the weekends to remind Airmen to be safe and make smart choices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephany Richards/ Released)

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31 Days in PACAF: Spotlight on Kunsan AB

Republic of Korea Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 111th Fighter Squadron land at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, after a training mission Aug. 22, 2014. The ROKAF works with the 8th Operations Support Group to train, support and defend the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman/Released)

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31 Days in PACAF: Spotlight on Kunsan AB

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Nick Day (left), 8th Operations Support Squadron aircraft tower control watch supervisor, talks with Staff Sgt. Kyle Steward, 8th OSS aircraft tower control watch supervisor, about aircraft approaching the airfield at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 21, 2014. The 8th OSS is the backbone of the 8th Operations Group, providing the aircrews the support they need to keep on flying. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephany Richards/ Released)

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31 Days in PACAF: Spotlight on Kunsan AB

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kyle Steward, 8th Operations Support Squadron aircraft tower control watch supervisor, talks to aircraft approaching the airfield at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 21, 2014. The 8th OSS is the backbone of the 8th Operations Group, providing the aircrews the support they need to keep on flying. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephany Richards/ Released)

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31 Days in PACAF: Spotlight on Kunsan AB

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mark Peterson, 8th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew, repairs a M61A1 Vulcan cannon on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 21 2014. The 8th Maintenance Group provides equipment maintenance for the F-16 Fighting Falcons. The group also provides munitions, aircraft maintenance and maintenance operations support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephany Richards/ Released)

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31 Days in PACAF: Spotlight on Kunsan AB

Republic of Korea Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots from the 111th Fighter Squadron brief flight plans at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, before a training mission Aug. 22, 2014. The ROKAF works with the 8th Operations Support Group to train and defend the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephany Richards/ Released)

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31 Days in PACAF: Spotlight on Kunsan AB

A Republic of Korea Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot from the 111th Fighter Squadron briefs flight plans at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, before a training mission Aug. 22, 2014. The ROKAF works with the 8th Operations Support Group to train and defend the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephany Richards/ Released)

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31 Days in PACAF: Spotlight on Kunsan AB

Republic of Korea Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon maintainers from the 111th Fighter Squadron prepare the aircraft for a training mission at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, before a training mission Aug. 22, 2014. The ROKAF works with the 8th Operations Support Group to train and defend the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephany Richards/ Released)

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31 Days in PACAF: Spotlight on Kunsan AB

Republic of Korea Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon maintainers from the 111th Fighter Squadron prepare the aircraft for a training mission at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, before a training mission Aug. 22, 2014. The ROKAF works with the 8th Operations Support Group to train and defend the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephany Richards/ Released)

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31 Days in PACAF: Spotlight on Kunsan AB

Republic of Korea Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon maintainers from the 111th Fighter Squadron prepare the aircraft for a training mission at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, before a training mission Aug. 22, 2014. The ROKAF works with the 8th Operations Support Group to train and defend the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephany Richards/ Released)

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31 Days in PACAF: Spotlight on Kunsan AB

Republic of Korea Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon maintainers from the 111th Fighter Squadron prepare the aircraft for a training mission at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, before a training mission Aug. 22, 2014. The ROKAF works with the 8th Operations Support Group to train and defend the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephany Richards/ Released)

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31 Days in PACAF: Spotlight on Kunsan AB

Republic of Korea Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon maintainers from the 111th Fighter Squadron prepare the aircraft for a training mission at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, before a training mission Aug. 22, 2014. The ROKAF works with the 8th Operations Support Group to train and defend the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephany Richards/ Released)

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31 Days in PACAF: Spotlight on Kunsan AB

U.S. Air Force and Republic of Korea Air Force members with the 8th Security Forces Squadron check paperwork before starting their patrols in American Town outside of Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 22, 2014. The 8th SFS works with ROKAF to conduct town patrols on the weekends to remind Airmen to be safe and make smart choices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephany Richards/ Released)

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31 Days in PACAF: Spotlight on Kunsan AB

U.S. Air Force and Republic of Korea Air Force members with the 8th Security Forces Squadron check paperwork before starting their patrols in American Town outside of Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 22, 2014. The 8th SFS works with ROKAF to conduct town patrols on the weekends to remind Airmen to be safe and make smart choices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephany Richards/ Released)

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31 Days in PACAF: Spotlight on Kunsan AB

Published Aug. 25, 2014
Pacific Air Forces Public Affairs

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- As part of 31 Days in PACAF, a team of broadcasters and photojournalists travel throughout the Pacific, hoping to better inform the public regarding the everyday stories of Pacific Air Forces life. This team of Air Force public affairs members captures the unique perspectives of Airmen stationed across three continents. The seventh stop documented Airmen located at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. More coverage can be found at our Pacific Air Forces Blog or our Pacific Air Forces YouTube channel.