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  • A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 8th Fighter Wing passes students from the Gunsan Mun Hwa Elementary School during their visit to the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department open house at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 16, 2019. Fire department personnel provided the students with a tour of the fire house, showed them the equipment used to fight fires and taught basic fire safety skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joshua Arends)

    Kunsan stays on the offensive with fire prevention week

    The 8th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department held several events to promote fire safety and raise awareness about Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 14 – Oct. 18.
  • 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 Senior Airman Christina Bagley, U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific vocalist, sings for the Gunsan City’s Chamber of Commerce at the Dongwoo Concert Hall in Gunsan City, Republic of Korea, Sept. 26, 2019. The band played for over 200 chamber of commerce members with their families and perform for around 125,000 people every year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Anthony Hetlage)

    Band of the Pacific hits all the right notes with tour

    The United States of America and the Republic of Korea established a historical friendship following the Korean War in 1953. One of the U.S. Air Force’s overseas regional bands visited the Republic of Korea to help reinforce that alliance.
  • An Airman from the 80th Aircraft Maintenance Unit retrieves a tool from the 80th AMU supply section at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 16, 2019. The implementation of a high-use tool area and other improvements has saved an estimated 1,800 man-hours annually. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant Anthony J. Hetlage)

    Wolf highlights maintenance, recognizes innovation

    The 80th Aircraft Maintenance Unit support section was recognized by 8th Fighter Wing leaders for executing innovative new processes that led to the reduction of annual man-hours and misplaced tool incidents.
  • An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 80th Fighter Squadron “Juvats”, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, takes off at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 10, 2019. Red Flag Alaska gives Kunsan pilots the unique opportunity to train in U.S. airspace and improve interoperability with a number of allies while using live munitions at the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stefan Alvarez)

    35th FS launches into Red Flag-Alaska 19-2

    RED FLAG-Alaska 19-2, a training exercise hosted at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, began June 6 and is scheduled to continue through June 21.
  • Images courtesy of NSPE and Christies Photography

    Kunsan leader awarded 2019 Federal Engineer of the Year

    U.S. Air Force Maj. Justin Delorit, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron deputy commander, was selected as the 2019 NSPE Federal Engineer of the Year at the 40th Annual FEYA Banquet at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., Feb. 22, 2019.
  • U.S. Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces commander (right), speaks with Senior Master Sgt. Eric Bennett (middle), 80th Aircraft Maintenance Unit superintendent, and Capt. Donovan Ricks (left), 80th AMU officer in charge, during Exercise Pitch Black 2018, at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia, Aug. 13, 2018. Brown, who started his career at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, visited with participating Airmen from the 8th Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Savannah Waters)

    COMPACAF visits Exercise Pitch Black 2018

    U.S. Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces commander, received an orientation of Exercise Pitch Black 18 and visited with participating U.S. Airmen here Aug. 13, 2018. Exercise Pitch Black 2018 is a Royal Australian Air Force-hosted (RAAF) biennial multinational large force employment exercise. This year’s event, the largest since its inception, involves 16 nations, 140 aircraft and more than 4,000 personnel – approximately 150 of which call the 8th Fighter Wing “Wolf Pack” from Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, their home.
  • U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 80th and 35th Fighter Squadrons under the 8th Fighter Wing await take-off clearance at the end of the runway at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 17, 2017. The 8th FW conducted what’s known as a large force employment to test the wing’s ability to generate numerous aircraft in support of combat training sorties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Christopher Mesnard)

    Wolf Pack tests combat capabilities in large force employment drill

    The 8th Fighter Wing conducted a large force employmentdrill in which the35th and 80th launched more than 20 aircraft to test itsability to conductcombat operations with a large number of aircraft in theair on November 17,2018. The 8th FW regularly train using these proceduresgiving the pilots,maintainers and supporting personnel the opportunity
  • Senior Airman Shane Fortune, 8th Maintenance Squadron phase inspection team member, inspects a part of an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 6, 2016. Fortune works with a team of Airmen during phase inspections to ensure aircraft are prepared for flight. Phase inspections are performed on aircraft every 400 flight hours and involve procedural maintenance actions that require robust attention to detail. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colville McFee/Released)

    Kunsan Airmen always prepared to 'Take the Fight North'

    U.S. Airmen assigned to the 8th Maintenance Squadron perform maintenance on F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 35th and 80th Fighter Squadrons at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 2, 2016.
  • U.S. Navy Airman Austin Russem, Electronic Attack Squadron 13, Whidbey Island, Wa., performs a pre-flight inspection on an EA-18 Growler during Max Thunder 16 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 18, 2016. Exercise Max Thunder is part of a continuous exercise program to enhance interoperability between U.S. and ROK forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

    Exercise Max Thunder 16 launches at Kunsan

    U.S. Air Force, Army, Marine Corps and Navy personnel and aircraft will train with South Korean air force counterparts in the bilateral training exercise Max Thunder 16, at Kunsan Air Base April 15-29.
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