U.S. Airmen assigned to 8th Fighter Wing, Army Soldiers, Republic of Korea members, and base civilian personnel attend a Joint Forces Graduation ceremony to celebrate their educational milestone at Kunsan Air Base, Dec. 13, 2024. The event bridged the relational gap between the Air Force, Army, ROKAF, and civilians of the base by giving those who couldn't walk the stage due to job demands, deployments and temporary duty assignments. (U.S. Air Force video by Staff Sergeant Kristal Munguia)
The 8th Fighter Wing is one of the U.S. Air Force’s most celebrated Fighter Wings. Steeped in heritage and history, the Wolfpack excels at its mission, even with a constantly rotating roster of Airmen. While many are proud to call the Wolfpack their unit, one pilot is proud to be a part of another unique group within the historic wing.
Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea—The DoD issued a stop movement order for all personnel to, from or through Level 3 designated locations per the Center for Disease Control and Prevention due to the COVID-19 outbreak starting on March 13. The current order is meant to last 60 days but top military officials are constantly reviewing guidance to protect uniformed and civilian personnel and their families.
At this point in time,...
Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea—Imagine finally sitting down to take a break and enjoy dinner at the end of a long work day.
The food is warmed and on the table and then there’s a loud “beep” and a message alerting everyone around of an emergency.
That emergency is a smoke alarm at a dormitory and that food has to wait. It’s time to respond and save the day—yet again.
That’s what it’s like to be a firefighter at...
