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8th SFS, MDG flex 24/7 emergency response

Airmen assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing respond to mass casualty training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 27, 2021. During the training, first responders launched into action to assist volunteers with mock injuries and providing trauma care. These scenarios allow security forces and medical personnel to maintain their readiness for protecting the Wolf Pack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)
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8th SFS, MDG flex 24/7 emergency response

Airmen assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing respond to mass casualty training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 27, 2021. During the training, first responders launched into action to assist volunteers with mock injuries and providing trauma care. These scenarios allow security forces and medical personnel to maintain their readiness for protecting the Wolf Pack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)
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8th SFS, MDG flex 24/7 emergency response

Airmen assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing respond to mass casualty training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 27, 2021. During the training, first responders launched into action to assist volunteers with mock injuries and providing trauma care. These scenarios allow security forces and medical personnel to maintain their readiness for protecting the Wolf Pack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)
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8th SFS, ROK Airmen hone combined anti-terrorism response

Republic of Korea Air Force Senior Airman Kim Si Hungcu, center, 38th Fighter Group military police left, and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman James Boyter, 8th Security Forces Squadron response force leader, hold a defensive position during an anti-terrorism response exercise at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, Nov. 16, 2023. This training is one of many integrated exercises between the 8th SFS and 38th FG military police which are focused on strengthening combined base defense capabilities at Kunsan AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)
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8th SFS, ROK Airmen hone combined anti-terrorism response

Republic of Korea Air Force 38th Fighter Group military police and U.S. Air Force 8th Security Forces Squadron defenders return to a convoy after apprehending oppositional force members during an anti-terrorism response exercise at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, Nov. 16, 2023. Airmen from both units sharpened combined tactics and techniques within scenarios involving a simulated firefight and apprehension of oppositional forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)
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8th SFS, ROK Airmen hone combined anti-terrorism response

U.S. Tech. Sgt. Allen Mad Plume, 8th Security Forces Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of contingency planning, left, holds a defensive position while Republic of Korea Air Force 38th Fighter Group military police apprehend an oppositional force member during an anti-terrorism response exercise at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, Nov. 16, 2023. This training is one of many integrated exercises between the 8th SFS and 38th FG military police which are focused on strengthening combined base defense capabilities at Kunsan AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)
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8th SFS, ROK Airmen hone combined anti-terrorism response

Republic of Korea Air Force 38th Fighter Group military police and U.S. Air Force 8th Security Forces Squadron defenders advance up a hill during an anti-terrorism response exercise at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, Nov. 16, 2023. Airmen from both units sharpened combined tactics and techniques within scenarios involving a simulated firefight and apprehension of oppositional forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)
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8th SFS, ROK Airmen hone combined anti-terrorism response

Republic of Korea Air Force 38th Fighter Group military police and U.S. Air Force 8th Security Forces Squadron defenders hold a defensive position during an anti-terrorism response exercise at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, Nov. 16, 2023. The training required the two units to fully integrate and focus on improving combined base defense capabilities at Kunsan AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)
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8th SFS, ROKAF military police unite for first combined patrol

Republic of Korea Air Force Airmen 1st Class Huiseop Lin, left, 38th Fighter Group military police, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. William Herron, 8th SFS patrolman, pose for a photo during the first-ever combined security patrol at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, Oct. 10, 2023. On these patrols, one member from each air force conducts necessary security sweeps of the installation side-by-side with their counterpart. (U.S. Air Force by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)
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8th SFS, ROKAF military police unite for first combined patrol

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Alex D. Patten, left, 8th Security Forces Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of training, demonstrates the M4 Carbine’s capabilities to a Republic of Korea Air Force 38th Fighter Group military police officer prior to attending virtual firearm training at Kunsan Air Base, ROK Oct. 6, 2023. Virtual firearm training simulators provide realistic, scenario-based training to test the cognitive ability of base defenders. It is one of the many training methods used by the 8th Security Forces Squadron to remain sharp and proficient for real-world situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Brandon DeBlanc)
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8th SFS, ROKAF military police unite for first combined patrol

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. William Herron, 8th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, left, Republic of Korea Air Force Airmen 1st Class Huiseop Lin, 38th Fighter Group military police, train techniques, tactics and procedures in preparation for the first-ever combined security patrol at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, Oct. 10, 2023. 8th SFS and 38th FG military police took an in-depth look at how each other unit operates and how to best integrate to ensure cohesive implementation of the installation’s combined defense plan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)
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8th SFS, ROKAF military police unite for first combined patrol

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Daniel Minnocci, left, 8th Security Forces Squadron commander, briefs alongside a translator from the Republic of Korea Air Force about the significance of the first-ever combined security patrols at Kunsan Air Base, ROK Oct. 6, 2023. Combined patrols will further increase the interoperability of U.S. and ROK air forces and ensure base defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Brandon DeBlanc)
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8th SFS, ROKAF military police unite for first combined patrol

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. William Herron, 8th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, left, and Republic of Korea Air Force Airmen 1st Class Huiseop Lin, 38th Fighter Group military police, patrol a dormitory building during the first-ever combined security patrols at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, Oct. 10, 2023. During patrols, members refine techniques as a team while ensuring key areas of the installation are secure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)
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8th SFS, ROKAF military police unite for first combined patrol

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. James Butts, 8th Security Forces Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of investigations, briefs members of the Republic of Korea Air Force 38th Fighter Group military police on taser safety and practices in preparation for the first-ever combined security patrol at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 6, 2023. Airmen from both air forces are exposed to the effects of the taser during training to build confidence if they need to use the device while on patrol. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Brandon DeBlanc)
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8th SFS, ROKAF military police unite for first combined patrol

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. William Herron, 8th SFS patrolman, left, and Republic of Korea Air Force Airmen 1st Class Huiseop Lin, 38th Fighter Group military police, train techniques, tactics and procedures in preparation for the first-ever combined security patrols at Kunsan Air Base, ROK Oct. 10, 2023. Before the patrols, Airmen from both air forces ensured combined TTPs were aligned and all members were prepared to perform necessary installation security procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)
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9/11 Reflections

Chief Master Sergeant Justin Apticar, 51st Fighter Wing Command Chief Ironically, I was at Osan Air Base on Sept. 11, 2001. I remember the day because I was a young Staff Sergeant TDY from Kadena Air Base, Japan. We got a call late at night alerting everyone to come into work. As an Airman assigned to the 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron, I remember our unit gathering to figure out what was going on because it was late at night. We didn’t know exactly what was happening during that time, but as you can imagine we were getting prepared. I never expected to be a Command Chief, but to be the 51st Fighter Wing Command Chief exactly 20 years after those terrible events that impacted our nation’s history is interesting. To lead Airmen during this time is a privilege and an honor. I’m always mindful of why we do what we do here at Osan. Readiness remains a top priority and Airmen should always be prepared to “Fight Tonight”.
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9/11 Reflections

Col. Elizabeth J. Eychner, 51st Fighter Wing Mission Support Group Commander On Sept. 11, 2001, I was on my first deployment to Prince Sultan Air Base in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as the Deputy Services Squadron Commander. Even though the attacks were on U.S. soil, deployed service members in the Middle East were terrified of what was next. I remember the unity of our country through this tragedy and how we all stood together for freedom. We knew that we were going after those behind the attacks that claimed so many innocent lives. This kind of mass tragedy hadn’t effectively happened on U.S. soil since WWII and the bombing of Pearl Harbor. The sacrifices made by many service members over the last 20 years are because of the attacks in New York, Washington, D.C. and Pennsylvania. I am proud to have served with so many men and women who made costly sacrifices in bringing those who were behind the 9/11 attacks to justice. Also, through the military and diplomatic operations over the last 20 years, many in the Middle East who had no hope were given opportunities to make a better life for themselves and their families…and they did! We lost a lot of Americans and their sacrifices are honored by remembering the last two decades of military operations as we all stop to reflect on how it all happened.
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9/11 Reflections

Senior Master Sergeant Kazue Martinez, 51st Fighter Wing Security Forces Senior Enlisted Leader I remember Sept. 11, 2001 like it was yesterday. I had just got home from a 12-hour shift as a defender assigned to Kadena Air Base, Japan when, I received back-to-back phone calls to head back into work. When I arrived to learn the unbelievable news, it was chaotic and I immediately thought about whether or not my mother, who was an Army Medic Reservist, who got a call to deploy. She was sent to support Desert Storm so I had an idea on military operations. Eventually, we got orders to position and I ended up posted for another 12+ hours in the middle of a typhoon, doing what I love, defending my country and answering my nation’s call.
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9/11 Reflections

Master Sergeant Christopher Flores, 51st Fighter Wing Security Forces defender I made the decision to join the U.S. Air Force before Sept. 11, 2001. I had no idea what the future held for me and I didn’t know what war was at the time. I was a teenager just trying to find my way. When I first learned of the attacks, I was in history class. I sat down and the teacher was wheeling-in the old school television to display the news and he said something was going on in New York City. I saw people jumping to their death instead of being burned alive. Shortly thereafter, the second plane crashed into the south tower and later I watched reruns of the towers falling. The other news was playing on the lower banner of a plane crashing in Pennsylvania and another in the Pentagon. Like many other Americans, I had mixed feelings of sadness, anger and of course confusion. I remember years prior to 9/11, our nation supported operations in Kosovo and the Gulf War when I was in grade school.
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9/11 Reflections

CMSgt Max Wheeler – 51st Civil Engineer Squadron, Fire Chief It was early in the afternoon on a normal working day when our boss told us to head back to the fire station. I was a Senior Airman assigned to Aviano Air Base, Italy during the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. The base immediately went to a Delta posture and no one was allowed on or off the base. Our world has changed since that day. Travel security has increased, military training has expanded and our nation, both military and civilians, has stood the watch for 20 years in Afghanistan and Iraq. As a fire chief assigned to Osan, I take great pride in what we do. I remind our Airmen that at any moment, anything can happen and to always take our training very serious. The fire fighters, law enforcement and first responders on the scenes of those horrific tragedies didn’t know what they were getting into that day when they woke up. It was a normal day for them and they answered the nation’s call. When I was promoted to Chief Master Sergeant, my line number was 343. I’ll never forget it and when I heard it, I immediately thought about the 343 fire fighters we lost on Sept. 11, 2001. It makes me proud to have an opportunity to serve and to take great pride in what we do for our nation.
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