Kunsan Olympics

Members of the Republic of Korea Air Force 38th Fighter Group and United States Air Force 8th Fighter Wing salute the crowd before a soccer game at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 20, 2012. The soccer game was one of many games during the Kunsan Olympics to build camaraderie. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Marcus Morris)

USAF and RoKAF participate in Kunsan Olympics

A member of the United States Air Force commanders team tries to kick a soccer ball past a Republic of Korea Air Force commanders team defender during 2012 Kunsan Olympics USAF commanders versus RoKAF commanders soccer match on Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 20, 2012. The match featured teams made up of primarily wing, group and squadron level commanders and was a friendly competition between the two Air Forces. The RoKAF won the 20 minute match two to one. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jonathan Fowler)

USAF and RoKAF participate in Kunsan Olympics

A member of the United States Air Force commanders team tries to kick a soccer ball past two Republic of Korea Air Force commanders team defenders during 2012 Kunsan Olympics USAF commanders versus RoKAF commanders soccer match on Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 20, 2012. The match featured teams made up of primarily wing, group and squadron level commanders and was a friendly competition between the two Air Forces. The RoKAF won the 20 minute match two to one. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jonathan Fowler)

USAF and RoKAF participate in Kunsan Olympics

Members of the Republic of Korea and United States Air Forces commanders teams chase after a soccer ball during the 2012 Kunsan Olympics on Kunsan Air Base, RoK, Sept. 20, 2012. The match featured teams made up of primarily wing, group and squadron level commanders and was a friendly competition between the two Air Forces. The RoKAF won the 20-minute match two to one. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jonathan Fowler)

Kunsan Olympics Soccer

A member from the United States Air Force 8th Fighter Wing hits the ball towards the goal as a member of the Republic of Korea 38th Fighter Group guards him at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 20, 2012. Although the 8th FW played with intensity, they were no match for the 38th FG and lost one to four. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Marcus Morris)

Kunsan Olympics Soccer

A member from the United States Air Force 8th Fighter Wing corner kicks the ball towards the goal as members of the Republic of Korea 38th Fighter Group try to block the shot at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 20, 2012. The kick assisted a member of the U.S. team to score their first goal of the game. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Marcus Morris)

Kunsan Olympics Soccer

Members of the United States Air Force 8th Fighter Wing shoot against the Republic of Korea 38th Fighter Group goalie during a soccer match at Kunsan Air Base Republic of Korea, Sept. 20, 2012. Both teams pushed the other to work hard during the 40 minute game. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Marcus Morris)

USAF and RoKAF compete in soccer

Published Sept. 25, 2012
8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- The United States and the Republic of Korea Air Forces competed against each other in two soccer matches during the 2012 Kunsan Olympics, Sept. 20, 2012. Two matches were held, one with teams made up of primarily wing, group and squadron level commanders and another with personnel from any level. RoKAF won the commanders' match two to one and the second match four to one. The matches gave the USAF and RoKAF a chance to interact and boost camaraderie .