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  • Members of the 25th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, lift a bomb during the 2019 Penn Fest competition at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 19. 2019, The 25th AMU finished loading their aircraft the quickest and won the load crew competition overall. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Edwards)

    Aircraft maintenance unit blows away competition at 2019 Penn Fest

    The 8th Maintenance Group hosted the 2019 Penn Fest, Oct. 19, and brought together five aircraft maintenance units, and their respective aircraft, from across the Republic of Korea. This year, Penn Fest gave several AMUs the chance to see who had the best air force load crew in the ROK.
  • Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces commander, details his priorities to the men and women of Team Osan during an all call at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 17, 2019. While gaining an in-depth exposure of the installation’s unique mission, Brown used the visit as an opportunity to explain PACAF’s priorities and how vital Team Osan is in contributing to the Indo-Pacific region’s security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Bugenig)

    Pacific Air Forces Commander visits Osan warriors

    Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces commander, visited the men and women of Osan Air Base, Oct. 17, here. In addition to Brown, Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Johnson, PACAF command chief, toured the installation as part of a three-day visit to the Peninsula, including bilateral engagements with Republic of Korea key defense and military leaders, a visit to the Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition 2019, and stops at Kunsan Air Base and Camp Humphreys to visit with Airmen and families. While gaining an in-depth exposure of the installation’s unique mission, PACAF leadership used the visit as an opportunity to explain Pacific Air Force’s priorities and how vital Team Osan is in contributing to the Indo-Pacific region’s security and stability.
  • U.S. Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. Pacific Air Forces commander, receives a Wolf Pack patch from Col. Tad Clark, 8th Fighter Wing commander, during a visit at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 18, 2019. Brown was stationed at Kunsan from April 1987 to October 1988 as a first lieutenant and then again from May 2007 to May 2008, where he led the Wolf Pack as “Wolf 46.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mackenzie Mendez)

    Wolf 46 returns as PACAF commander

    Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces commander, visited Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 18, for an in-depth look at the 8th Fighter Wing mission and to provide Wolf Pack Airmen insight into the future of PACAF.
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    U.S., Indonesian air forces execute Cope West 19

    U.S. and Indonesian air forces officially began flying operations in support of Cope West 19, following an opening ceremony at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Manado, Indonesia, June 17.
  • U.S. Air Force Capt. Mike Karnes, a 14th Fighter Squadron F-16 fighter pilot, parks an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, April 22, 2019. Misawa Air Base Airmen and aircraft deployed to Guam for Resilient Typhoon, an exercise designed to strengthen airpower dispersal capabilities within the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase)

    Airmen sharpen capabilities through dispersal exercise

    Pacific Air Forces Airmen and aircraft from across the command joined together at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, April 22, 2019 to participate in a dispersal exercise throughout Micronesia.
  • Aircraft from the United States, Australia and Japan participating in COPE North 2019 engage in an airpower demonstration formation off the coast of Guam, March 6, 2019.

    COPE North 19 Alliance demonstrates combat airpower

    Aircraft from the U.S., Australia and Japan participate in a COPE North 2019 airpower demonstration near Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, March 6, 2019. CN19 is a long-standing, multilateral exercise designed to enhance air operations amongst partner nations and includes humanitarian assistance and disaster relief airlift operations, as well as large-force employment. Approximately 2,000 U.S. Airmen, Marines and Sailors participated alongside approximately 800 Royal Australian air force and Koku-Jieitai (Japan Air Self Defense Force) members during the exercise.
  • U.S. Air Force Col. Kristopher Struve, right, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. John Alsvig, left, the 35th FW command chief, walk out of the 13th Fighter Squadron at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 28, 1018. Struve, a seasoned F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot with more than 2,500 flying hours, gave Alsvig a familiarization flight, allowing him to see first hand what pilots endure during a routine flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. B.A. Chase)

    Command chief receives familiarization flight

    U.S. Air Force Col. Kristopher Struve, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, gave Chief Master Sgt. John Alsvig, the 35th FW command chief, a familiarization flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 28.
  • U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Avery Fortenbery, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, installs a pitot probe protective cover on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2018. Airmen ensure the mission goes on, no matter the weather. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Genesis Tejada)

    Misawa maintainer withstands winter weather

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Avery Fortenberry conducts post-flight aircraft-safe maintenance procedures during a dark and snowy Misawa afternoon, Dec. 12.
  • A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing takes off from Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 3, 2018. The F-16 is a high-performance weapons system that has flown thousands of sorties in support of operations across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Charles McNamara)

    Wolf Pack Takes Flight

    The 8th Fighter Wing conducts both day and night flying operations on a routine basis to hone their skills.
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cody Fugate, left, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, speaks with Staff Sgt. Orin Fitzpatrick, center, a 35th Maintenance Squadron F-16 crew chief, and Tech. Sgt. Michael Zimmermann, right, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit expeditor, during exercise Red Flag-Alaska 19-1, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 9, 2018. While the primary focus of the exercise is ally development and cohesion, Team Misawa maintainers found the training to be beneficial to expanding their skill-set due to the fast-paced operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)

    Wild Weasel maintainers learn joint, multilateral tactics at Red Flag-Alaska 19-1

    Maintenance Airmen with the 35th Fighter Wing, Misawa Air Base, Japan, apply their maintenance skills and knowledge during exercise RED FLAG-Alaska 19-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 4 to 19.
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