Wolf Pack conducts first exercise of New Year

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  • By 1st Lt. David Herndon
  • 8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --  Wolf Pack members are exercising the base's mission here--to Defend the Base, Accept Follow-on Forces and Take the Fight North-- for the first time this year.

An afternoon, base-wide recall Jan. 10, joined Airmen and Soldiers in order to test their ability to survive and operate in simulated wartime contingencies for Operational Readiness Exercise Beverly Bulldog 09-01.

"Like our previous exercises, we will be testing our ability to effectively execute the wing's mission," said Col. Jon Huss, 8th Fighter Wing vice commander. "Whether you're new to the Wolf Pack, or an 'old hand,' every Airman, Soldier, and civilian assigned to the base can learn something new during an ORE."

During the week-long exercise every unit on base will be tested. Wing Airmen will focus on rendering Self Aid and Buddy Care to injured workmates and also demonstrate their ability to complete the mission in simulated chemical environments.

Beverly Bulldog 09-01 will challenge Airmen to accomplish theses tasks while encumbered by different levels of Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear.

"The men and women of the Wolf Pack train everyday on these core skills that enable us to survive and operate in a hostile environment," said Colonel Huss. "This week will be about putting all these concepts into action at the same time and under stress."

Beverly Bulldog 09-01 is scheduled to run through Jan. 16.