Red Devils host water purification training event

Airmen from the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron carry a water pump during at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 19, 2022. Airmen from the 8th CES tested their ability to provide clean water to the 8th Fighter Wing and supporting organizations by installing a water filtration system as part of a training event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shannon Braaten)

Red Devils host water purification training event

An 8th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuel systems maintenance technician, uses a steak driver at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 19, 2022. Airmen from the 8th CES tested their ability to provide clean water to the 8th Fighter Wing and supporting organizations by installing a water filtration system as part of a training event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shannon Braaten)

Red Devils host water purification training event

Airman 1st Class Virginia Midkiss, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuel systems maintenance technician, carries a hose during at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 19, 2022. Airmen from the 8th CES tested their ability to provide clean water to the 8th Fighter Wing and supporting organizations by installing a water filtration system as part of a training event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shannon Braaten)

Red Devils host water purification training event

Technical Sgt. Rafael Luis, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron Wing Inspection Team member, watches as Airmen from the 8th CES carry a water pump during at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 19, 2022. Airmen from the 8th CES tested their ability to provide clean water to the 8th Fighter Wing and supporting organizations by installing a water filtration system as part of a training event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shannon Braaten)

Red Devils host water purification training event

Staff Sgt. Shane Waters and Airman 1st Class Virginia Midkiss, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuel systems maintenance technicians, inspect a generator at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 19, 2022. Airmen from the 8th CES tested their ability to provide clean water to the 8th Fighter Wing and supporting organizations by installing a water filtration system as part of a training event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shannon Braaten)

Red Devils host water purification training event

Staff Sgt. David Moralina, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuel systems maintenance technician, hands supplies to 8th CES Airmen at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 19, 2022. Airmen from the 8th CES tested their ability to provide clean water to the 8th Fighter Wing and supporting organizations by installing a water filtration system as part of a training event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shannon Braaten)

Red Devils host water purification training event

Staff Sgt. David Moralina, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuel systems maintenance technician, tightens a rod bar stud at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 19, 2022. Airmen from the 8th CES tested their ability to provide clean water to the 8th Fighter Wing and supporting organizations by installing a water filtration system as part of a training event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shannon Braaten)

Red Devils host water purification training event.

Published July 27, 2022
By Senior Airman Shannon Braaten
8th Fighter Wing, Public Affairs

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Airmen from the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron tested their ability to provide clean water to the Wolf Pack, July 19, 2022. The 8th CES installed a Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Unit as part of a training event. The water filtration process includes three steps to obtain potable water; first a multimedia filter to remove any suspended solids; second, a microfiltration bag filter; and third it uses eight reverse osmosis elements.