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Photo Of Maj. Rex Anderson, 8th Fighter Wing weapons officer, performs a gesture of squadron pride before departing for a routine flight in preparation for Cope Tiger 24 at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, March 11, 2024.

35th Fighter Squadron Pantons ‘push’ west for Cope Tiger 2024

The 35th Fighter Squadron, assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, is set to participate in Exercise Cope Tiger 2024, 18-29 March at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Vanessa Okyere, 51st Comptroller Squadron financial accountant technician, poses for a photo at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 14, 2024.

Osan airman breaking barriers: Celebrating women’s history

In 1948, the first woman joined the U.S. Air Force the moment female enlistment was authorized, inspiring generations of female service members.

Photo Of Staff Sgt. Mo Miller, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron Airman dorm leader, marks a discrepancy while inspecting a dorm room at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Mar. 14, 2024.

Pride of the Pack: Staff Sgt. Mo Miller

Staff Sgt. Mo Miller, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron Airman dorm leader, was selected as Kunsan Air Base’s Pride of the Pack for the week of March 11-15th.

Photo Of Airman 1st Class Darren Ky, left, and Senior Airman Ashley Taylor, both 80th Fighter Generation Squadron aircraft armament systems, perform a gesture of squadron pride while transitting to conduct maintenance on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Joint Exercise Cobra Gold 24 at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Kingdom of Thailand.

80th Fighter, Fighter Generation Squadron ‘crush’ Cobra Gold 24

80th Fighter and Fighter Generation Squadron personnel and F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft concluded participation in Joint Exercise Cobra Gold 2024 at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, on March 8, 2024.

Photo Of Senior Airman Jayven Nachampassak, 80th Fighter Generation Squadron dedicated crew chief, places a ladder on an F-16 Fighting Falcon to perform maintenance during Joint Exercise Cobra Gold 24 at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, March 4, 2024.

Familiar Kunsan Wolf Pack paint returns to Thailand

8th Fighter Wing aircraft 89-2060, also known as “Wolf’s jet,” is painted in honor of U.S. Air Force legend, Brig. Gen. Robin Olds and the fighter aircraft he used to lead OPERATION BOLO from Royal Thai Air Base Ubon.

Photo Of Airman 1st Class Chanon Absomtua, 80th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, climbs down from the cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Joint Exercise Cobra Gold 24 at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, March 4, 2024.

Cobra Gold 24 brings Thai-American Airmen home

Traveling almost becomes second nature when joining the military. Joint Exercise Cobra Gold 24 is no exception, bringing thousands of troops from seven countries to the Kingdom of Thailand for the first time to participate in mainland Asia’s largest annual exercise.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dominic Avila, 51st Operations Squadron air traffic controller trainer, speaks with Republic of Korea Air Force counterparts during Buddy Squadron 24-2, March 6, 2024 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. For more than 20 years, Buddy Squadron has built trust and enhanced interoperability between 51st Fighter Wing and ROKAF Airmen. This was the first iteration of Buddy Squadron to incorporate air traffic control missions from the 51st Operations Support Squadron and the 11th Air Traffic Control Squadron.

Osan hosts Buddy Squadron 24-2

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dominic Avila, 51st Operations Squadron air traffic controller trainer, speaks with Republic of Korea Air Force counterparts during Buddy Squadron 24-2, March 6, 2024 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Farrer, 36th Fighter Squadron commander, presents a plaque to Republic of Korea Air Force Maj. Youngdo Park, 122nd FS vice commander, closing Buddy Squadron 24-2 at Osan Air Base Republic of Korea, March 8, 2024.

Aviation allies: Osan hosts Buddy Squadron 24-2

Pilots from the U.S. Air Force and Republic of Korea Air Force take to the sky, upholding a tradition of training together for over two decades during Buddy Squadron 24-2 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 2-6, 2024.

Photo Of A 51st Fighter Wing photo illustration depicting U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Jeanne M. Holm’s accomplishments in recognition of Women’s History Month, created at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Mar. 5, 2024. The distinctive strengths and perspectives women Airmen bring to the 51st FW are essential for advancing the “Fight Tonight” mission.

Women’s History Month heroes: Maj. Gen. Jeanne M. Holm

A 51st Fighter Wing photo illustration depicting U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Jeanne M. Holm’s accomplishments in recognition of Women’s History Month, created at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Mar. 5, 2024.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jeanette Casiano, 621st Air Control Squadron weapons director, left, and Senior Airman Breyon Kamoze, 621st ACS battle management operator, participate in a training exercise together during a combatives instructor certification course at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 23, 2024. The 621st ACS intends to utilize this skill for the operational needs of their unit. They are also capable of instructing members from the 51st Fighter Wing at a later date. The 621st ACS impacts the “Fight Tonight” mission by supporting training and contingency operations of the 51st Fighter Wing, providing lethal tactical battle management for the Air Component Commander during armistice and war.

Osan airmen enhance readiness through combatives certification

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 621st Air Control Squadron and 607th Air Operations Center were certified as combatives instructors through the general track of the U.S. Air Force Combatives Instructor Certification Course at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 21-29, 2024.

Photo Of Airmen 1st Class Gabriella Bell, 8th Operational Medical Readiness Support Squadron, welcomes a patient to the 8th Medical Group building at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 5, 2024.

Pride of the Pack: Airmen 1st Class Gabriella Bell

Airmen 1st Class Gabriella Bell, 8th Operational Medical Readiness Support Squadron, was selected as Kunsan Air Base’s Pride of the Pack for the week of March 4-8.

Photo Of Capt. Bjorn Nielsen, 80th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, boards an aircraft to lead U.S. Air Force integration into an amphibious assault scenario for Joint Exercise Cobra Gold 24 at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Kingdom of Thailand, March 1, 2024.

Wolf Pack joins international partners in honing amphibious assault defense tactics

U.S Air Force 8th Fighter Wing aircraft and personnel participated in an amphibious assault exercise as a part of Joint Exercise Cobra Gold 24 at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Kingdom of Thailand, March 1.

Photo Of Senior Airman Thomas Purdy, 80th Fighter Generation Squadron dedicated crew chief, performs preflight procedures for an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Cobra Gold 24 exercise at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, Feb. 29, 2024.

Wolf Pack demonstrates U.S. Air Force capabilities, ally support via maritime strike exercise

U.S Air Force 8th Fighter Wing aircraft and personnel participated in a maritime strike exercise scenario as a part of Joint Exercise Cobra Gold 24 at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 29.

Photo Of Senior Airman Erin Hardin, 8th Fighter Wing paralegal, prepares legal documents at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 29, 2024.

Pride of the Pack: Senior Airman Erin Hardin

Senior Airman Erin Hardin, 8th Fighter Wing paralegal, was selected as Kunsan Air Base’s Pride of the Pack for the week of Feb. 26 - March 1.

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