ORI Beverly Bearcat 10-06

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Senior Master Sgt. Benjamin Dorsey, Pacific Air Force Command Inspector General, listens to an 8th Fighter Wing maintainer as they review the proper procedures of safety checking munitions before loading them onto aircraft. The wing participated in the Phase 1 operational readiness inspection Beverly Bearcat 10-06 that tested the wing's prepartion and mobilization from peacetime readiness into wartime posture. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jonathan Pomeroy)

PACAF/IG surprises Wolf Pack with inspection

Published Nov. 18, 2010
By 8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- The giant voice woke everyone with a 4 a.m. wing recall that kicked-off the surprise Pacific Air Force Command Inspector General Phase 1 operational readiness inspection on the 8th Fighter Wing Nov. 18. The purpose of the inspection was to test how quickly the base could prepare to execute its three-part mission to "Defend the base, accept follow-on forces and take the fight North." The Phase 1 inspection primarily focused on the 8th Maintenance Group's ability to generate aircraft, and how well the wing could support the group. Official results from the inspection will be released as they become available. To view a slideshow click here.