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  • 8th Fighter Wing leadership observes 8th Civil Engineer Squadron Airmen conduct line reattachment at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sep. 9, 2020.

    Red Devils to the rescue

    8th Civil Engineer Squadron performs maintenance after Typhoon Maysak.
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    “Dirt Boys” keep the base running smoothly

    Whether it’s a blanket of snow covering the roads or a crack in the flight line’s concrete, keeping the roadways functional is crucial for the Wolf Pack. Swinging sledge hammers, operating heavy construction vehicles and jack hammering in the elements, the “Dirt Boys”, as they are affectionately known, use their knowledge and skillset to rapidly
  • Ribbon cutting

    Hardened aircraft shelters constructed at Kunsan

    Col. Christopher “Wolf” Hammond, 8th Fighter Wing commander, along with leadership from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers of the Far East District (USACE of the FED), and Republic of Korean Air Force representatives conducted a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the completion of construction of new hardened aircraft shelters (HAS) on Kunsan Air Base, July 31, 2020.
  • A photo of Airmen performing maintenance on aircraft.

    80th Aircraft Maintenance Unit provides air power

    Maintainers assigned to the 80th Aircraft Maintenance Unit prepare F-16 Fighting Falcons for flight at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 12, 2020. The maintainers’ key responsibility is to inspect, maintain and repair mechanical and electrical components of the F-16s before and after flight.
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    Quality Assurance keeps Wolf Pack safe

    The 8th Maintenance Group quality assurance flight evaluates all aspects of maintenance performed by flightline and back shop personnel to ensure standards meet Air Force Instruction guidance. The quality assurance flight at Kunsan Air Base focuses on the safety of Wolf Pack personnel by checking over maintainers’ work to ensure every step in procedures were taken.
  • U.S. Air Force Maj. Alexander Brown, 8th Medical Support Squadron chief of pharmacy, leads a patient through a series of review questions before distributing medication at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 6, 2020. The pharmacy team provides multiple screening processes of medication and medical history to ensure patient safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joshua Arends)

    Wolf Pack pharmacy: the first line of defense

    The Airmen assigned to the 8th Medical Group clinic pharmacy are helping to ensure the Wolf Pack is fit to fight by supporting more than 2,500 military personnel at Kunsan Air Base.
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    EOD Airmen maintain readiness

    The 8th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight conducted routine land mine detection training at Kunsan Air Base, April 28. EOD technicians perform explosive ordnance disposal operations by locating, identifying, disarming and disposing of a wide range of hazards to include chemical, biological, nuclear and explosive materials.
  • U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 8th Fighter Wing safety office inspect the exhaust port during a hardened aircraft shelter site inspection at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 22, 2020. These three Airmen represent flight safety, weapons safety and occupational safety at the construction site. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joshua Arends)

    Kunsan Safety: Leading through hazards

    The 8th Fighter Wing safety office helps commanders deter complacency and preserve personnel, equipment and resources while maintaining combat readiness and proficiency.
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    8th Security Forces Squadron innovates with virtual reality training

    The 8th Security Forces Squadron training office has a Multiple Interactive Learning Objective System, giving service members the opportunity to accomplish their weapons training when a firing range isn’t available.The MILO system is a virtual reality firing range, designed to train all branches of law enforcement, military, security and public
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    Kunsan maintenance nondestructive inspection shop, below the surface

    The 8th Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection shop is responsible for ensuring the F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft and its parts are of sound structure by identifying wear and tear before maintenance is necessary.
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