Former AF Weapons School commandant shares experiences with ROKAF members

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  • By Staff Sgt. Alice Moore
  • 8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --  The 8th Fighter Wing commander and former Air Force Weapons School commandant recently shared his experiences with members of the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) here. 

Col. CQ "Wolf" Brown, was invited by the ROKAF's 38th Fighter Group to share his experience as the commandant of the school and his impressions about the U.S. Air Force's advanced tactical training. 

"It was my pleasure to be given the opportunity to share my knowledge of the U.S. Air Force Weapons School with our ROKAF counterparts," Colonel Brown said. "Since we are engaging in numerous combined operations here in Korea, I think it's very important for us to understand how our Air Forces train and operate." 

Colonel Brown also said since both the U.S. and ROKAF forces here want to maintain a close relationship, everyone continuously looks for ways to learn. 

"We strive to work in more of a joint environment where we can exchange ideas and learn from each other," Colonel Brown said. 

During his briefing, Colonel Brown discussed certain aspects of the school to include its mission, history, scope and successes and strengths. 

Those who attended said they benefited from the briefing. 

"This was a really good chance for us to understand the system of bringing up weapons specialists in the U.S. Air Force," said Maj. Park Dae Seo, ROKAF 111th Squadron first flight leader. "I hope the U.S. Air Force and ROKAF will have more opportunities to exchange each other's knowledge and experiences." 

Major Park also said he was impressed by Colonel Brown's deliverance of the briefing. 

"Through the briefing, I was able to see his tenaciousness and toughness as a fighter pilot as well as his ability to have a gentler side because he is a wing commander." 

The U.S. Air Force and ROKAF have been and will continue to do various combined operations in many places to defend the Korean peninsula and also help keep the peace of the world, Major Park said. 

"It'll always be important for us to experience and enhance our mutual understanding and cooperation in a joint environment," he said. 

At the conclusion of his briefing, Colonel Brown said he hoped people who attended the briefing walked away with a better understanding. 

"I hope today's briefing was beneficial for them," he said. 

Located at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, the U.S. Air Force Weapons School teaches graduate-level instructor courses, which provide the world's most advanced training in weapons and tactics employment.