Kunsan trainings showcase combined interoperability

A member of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Air Force from the 38th Fighter Group (FG), simulates an injury as U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Reniro Viguilla, 8th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron dental technician, assists him out of a simulated burning building during a training event at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, Feb. 7, 2023. Both 38th FG and 8th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters responded along with the 8th Medical Group, who rescued simulated injured personnel and provided expedited care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)

Kunsan trainings showcase combined interoperability

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Heather Clear, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron fire and emergency services flight deputy chief, controls the scene during a training event with the Republic of Korea (ROK) 38th Fighter Group at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 7, 2023. Working bilaterally during training helps each unit further enhance their mutual support processes in the event that they need to respond as a team in real-world emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)

Kunsan trainings showcase combined interoperability

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Katelyn Chavez, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron (FGS) weapons load crew member (left), and Staff Sgt. Markanthony Pace, 35th FGS weapons load crew chief, conduct rapid response cross utilization training with an F-16 Fighting Falcon after a sortie, during a training event on Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 8, 2023. The 35th Fighter Squadron, which is supported by the 35th FGS, flew around-the-clock operations alongside the 80th Fighter Squadron and the Republic of Korea Air Force’s 38th Fighter Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Dischinat)

Kunsan trainings showcase combined interoperability

U.S. Air Force engineers assigned to the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) empty a cement mixture during rapid airfield damage repair (RADR) training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 7, 2023. In the event of an attack, the 8th CES “Dirt Boys” are trained to quickly return the airfield to full mission capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Isaiah J. Soliz)

Kunsan trainings showcase combined interoperability

U.S. Air Force service members from the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) mark and inspect simulated damage during rapid airfield damage repair (RADR) training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 7, 2023. The 8th CES RADR teams assessed simulated airfield craters, made repairs and proved their ability to ensure flightline operability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Isaiah J. Soliz)

Kunsan trainings showcase combined interoperability

Republic of Korea (ROK) Air Force 38th Fighter Group military policemen disembark from a truck during a training event at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, Feb. 7, 2023. During the training event, and the 38th FG worked together with the U.S. Air Force 8th Security Forces Squadron to strengthen their interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Akeem K. Campbell)

Kunsan trainings showcase combined interoperability

A Republic of Korea (ROK) Air Force 38th Fighter Group military policeman aims a K2C1 rifle during a bilateral training event at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, Feb. 7, 2023. The training event boosted the interoperability and camaraderie between the 38th FG and U.S. Air Force 8th Security Forces Squadron personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Akeem K. Campbell)

Kunsan trainings showcase combined interoperability

Published Feb. 9, 2023
8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- The 8th Fighter Wing and the Republic of Korea (ROK) Air Force’s 38th Fighter Group, conducted bilateral training at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, Feb. 7-8, 2023.

The training focused on testing agility and rapid employment of assets, with an emphasis on cohesion between the partner units. All events had scenarios that utilized simulated obstacles for Wolf Pack and Tiger personnel to overcome, to include tactical field medicine, rapid maintenance and airfield repair.

Both units share the installation and work side-by-side as they are charged with maintaining a combat-ready force to respond to any threats to the Indo-Pacific region.