A C-130 Hercules from Iwakuni Marine Corps Air Station, Japan, arrives at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 24, 2013 as part of exercise Max Thunder. The purpose of the exercise is to enhance the combat readiness of U.S. and ROK air forces and supporting forces through combined and joint large-force employment training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Haas/Released)

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U.S. Marines from Iwakuni Marine Corps Air Station, Japan, arrive at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 24, 2013 as part of exercise Max Thunder. The purpose of the exercise is to enhance the combat readiness of U.S. and ROK air forces and supporting forces through combined and joint large-force employment training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Haas)

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U.S. Marines from Iwakuni Marine Corps Air Station, Japan, arrive at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 24, 2013 as part of exercise Max Thunder. The purpose of the exercise is to enhance the combat readiness of U.S. and ROK air forces and supporting forces through combined and joint large-force employment training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Haas)

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Max Thunder: Ready to rumble

Published Oct. 25, 2013
By Staff Sgt. Jessica Haas
8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- U.S. military forces deployed to Kunsan in support of exercise Max Thunder scheduled from Oct. 28- Nov. 8, 2013. The purpose of the exercise is to enhance the combat readiness of U.S. and ROK air forces and supporting forces through combined and joint large-force employment training.