8th FW maintains combat readiness

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing prepare to take-off for a routine training flight at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 10, 2019. The 8th FW is home to two fighter squadrons, the 35th Fight Squadron “Pantons” and 80th FS “Juvats.” They perform air and space control roles including counter air, strategic attack, interdiction and close-air support missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mackenzie Mendez)

8th FW maintains combat readiness

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 8th Operations Group prepares to take-off for a routine training flight at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 10, 2019. The 8th OG has two F-16 squadrons including the 35th Fighter Squadron “Pantons” and the 80th FS “Juvats.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mackenzie Mendez)

8th FW maintains combat readiness

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 80th Fighter Squadron “Juvats” prepares for a routine training flight at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 10, 2019. The 80th FS is one of two fighter squadrons assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing. The squadron was activated during World War II in 1942, as the 80th Pursuit Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mackenzie Mendez)

8th FW maintains combat readiness

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 35th Fighter Squadron “Pantons” takes off from Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 7, 2019. The 35th FS is one of two USAF fighter squadrons on Kunsan AB, both of which fly the F-16 with the goal of deterring aggression from adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stefan Alvarez)

8th FW maintains combat readiness

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft on from the 8th Fighter Wing takes off for a routine training flight at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 8, 2019. The 8th FW is comprised of two F-16 squadrons, and its primary mission is conducting air-to-ground and air-to-air missions against adversaries when called upon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stefan Alvarez)

8th FW maintains combat readiness

U.S. Air Force 8th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters radio in about a fire during a training event at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 9, 2019. The 8th CES firefighters train in multiple scenarios including plane incidents, car accidents and structure fires to be able to react to real world events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Edwards)

8th FW maintains combat readiness

U.S. Air Force 8th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters rescue a dummy during a training event at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 9, 2019. During the training event, firefighters had to find three training dummies and transport them to safety from a multilevel structure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Edwards)

8th FW maintains combat readiness

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 80th Fighter Squadron “Juvats” taxis down the runway at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 7, 2019. The 80th FS, along with the 35th FS, are the two F-16 squadrons based out of Kunsan tasked with protecting the Republic of Korea air space. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stefan Alvarez)

Wolf Pack hones readiness, maintains lethality

Published Oct. 11, 2019
8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

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The 8th Fighter Wing conducted routine training to maintain combat readiness at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, during October 2019.