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  • 8th CES EOD, disposing of any problem

    Airmen from the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight, conducted chemical munition decontamination training at Kunsan AB, Republic of Korea, April 20, 2023.

  • 8FW flies first 7AF PoBIT upgraded F-16

    After receiving the first phase of one of the largest modernization efforts in U.S. Air Force F-16 program history, an upgraded Fighting Falcon has rejoined the 8th Fighter Wing’s Pack, April 4, 2023. Wolf Pack Tail 021 has returned to 8 FW operations after about seven weeks away for maintenance,

  • Freedom Shield 23 CV-22 Osprey Refueling

    The 1st Special Operations Squadron conducted refueling operations with the 21st Special Operations Squadron as part of Freedom Shield 23 at Daegu Air Base, Republic of Korea, Mar. 17, 2023. The MC-130J Commando II’s ability to refuel mid-flight allows aircraft to stay in the air longer to meet

  • Kunsan begins runway repairs

    The 8th Civil Engineer Squadron and Republic of Korea contractors have begun repairing the runway at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 4, 2023.

  • Bilateral MWD Training: Operation Dragon Alliance

    U.S. Army Capt. Denise "Dogtor" Sorbet, 106th Medical Detachment, Veterinary Service Support unit Team II OIC and her veterinarian team recently visited Nonsan to train Republic of Korea Army Military Working Dog handlers on TCCC, March. 13-14, 2023. Throughout a training event called Operation

  • SecAF visits ROK, US leadership

    The Honorable Frank Kendall, Secretary of the U.S. Air Force, visited Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 19-20, 2023.

  • ELS showcases U.S., ROK capabilities to conduct ops anytime, anywhere

    U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Force combat controllers conduct emergency landing strip operations while a ROK CH-47 Chinook performs a low approach near Daegu, Republic of Korea, March 7, 2023. The ELS operation consisted of mobilizing several transport aircraft, combat transport aircraft and

  • USMC, 8 CES conduct joint fire training at Kunsan

    The 8th Civil Engineer Squadron welcomed Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 firefighters from Camp Foster to train on structural burns at Kunsan AB, Mar. 9, 2023.Based out of Okinawa, Japan, the MWSS 172 primarily focuses their firefighting techniques on aircraft and airport response procedures, while

  • U.S. and ROK fly together as Buddy Squadrons

    Osan Air Base’s A-10C Thunderbolt IIs took to the skies this week joined by Republic of Korea F-15K Slam Eagles continuing the more than 20-year tradition of training together in the Buddy Squadron Program.