Members of the 8th Fighter Wing, civic leaders from Gunsan and friends and family of the outgoing and incoming commanders, attend the 8th FW change of command ceremony, at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 11, 2026. Kunsan Air Base has approximately 2,800 Air Force members, Army soldiers, U.S. civilians and local national and non-appropriated employees working on the installation. (U.S. Air Force video by Staff Sergeant Joshua DeGuzman)
KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea – U.S. Air Force Col. John DeLion assumed command of the 8th Fighter Wing from Col. Kathryn Gaetke, during a change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 11, 2026.