Lt. Col. Brett “Viper 2” Rurka, 8th Operations Group deputy commander, taxis down the runway in preparation for a routine training flight at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 30, 2019. The 8th OG equips and trains the 35th Fighter Squadron “Pantons” and 80th FS “Juvats” to conduct air-to-ground and air-to-air missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mackenzie Mendez)