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Photo Of U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Rod Kim, a deputy current operations officer, with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Korea, receives a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal during an award ceremony on U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, South Korea, May 16, 2024.

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MARFORK Award Ceremony at Camp Humphreys

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Rod Kim, a deputy current operations officer, with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Korea, receives a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal during an award ceremony on U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, South Korea, May 16, 2024.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Adam Carroll, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of training, gives an after-action report during Beverly Herd 24-1 at Osan Air Base

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Protect the mission: 51st CES prepares for action during Beverly Herd 24-1 at Osan AB

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Adam Carroll, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of training, gives an after-action report during Beverly Herd 24-1 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 13, 2024.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brooke Pearson, 51st Security Forces Squadron wing inspection team member, evaluates personnel amid a simulated attack scenario during Beverly Herd 24-1 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 14, 2024.

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Osan 51st CS charges towards Beverly Herd 24-1

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brooke Pearson, 51st Security Forces Squadron wing inspection team member, evaluates personnel amid a simulated attack scenario during Beverly Herd 24-1 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 14, 2024.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Victoria Wells, 51st Force Support Squadron postal service center non-commissioned officer in charge, takes inventory of weapons during Beverly Herd 24-1 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 13, 2024. Routine training like Beverly Herd are pivotal platforms for 51st Fighter Wing Airmen to refine their warfighting proficiencies through application, concurrently enhancing their ability to respond skillfully to contingencies.

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Prep for success: Osan 51FW airmen load weapons during Beverly Herd 24-1

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Victoria Wells, 51st Force Support Squadron postal service center non-commissioned officer in charge, takes inventory of weapons during Beverly Herd 24-1 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 13, 2024.

Photo Of Staff Sgt. Bionca Gunter, 8th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron flight medical technician, renders medical aid to a simulated casualty during exercise Beverly Pack 24-1 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 9, 2024. The 8th Fighter Wing executes a continuous training schedule designed to improve contingency response capabilities.

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Wolf Pack remains ready, poised, focused

The 8th Fighter Wing conducted the base-wide training exercise Beverly Pack 24-1 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 6-10, 2024.

Photo Of Airman Paniza Ruszel, 8th Force Support Squadron personnel apprentice, stands guard during exercise Beverley Pack 24-1 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 9, 2024. Personnel across the 8th Fighter Wing were armed with M9 pistols, M4 carbine rifles, and other training weapons during BEV PACK 24-1 to ensure Airmen from various career fields can supplement 8th Security Forces’ base defense operations.

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Wolf Pack arms up, prepares for any scenario

The 8th Fighter Wing conducted general arming (GENARM) procedures during the Beverly Pack 24-1 exercise, May 6-10.

Photo Of Capt. Ryan Woodall, 35th Fighter Squadron pilot, reviews the work done on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Beverly Pack 24-1 at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 7, 2024. Training rapid response reflexes and the generation of combat airpower in unfamiliar locations preserves the ability to conduct effective operations in contested environments.

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Wolf Pack validates agile combat readiness across the ROK

Capt. Ryan Woodall, 35th Fighter Squadron pilot, reviews the work done on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Beverly Pack 24-1 at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 7, 2024.

Photo Of U.S Air Force Senior Airman Adam Goebel, 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron distribution operator, removes fuel from a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 19, 2024. The 51st LRS conducted the first-ever wet-wing defuel operation at Osan AB. The operation allows the 51st Fighter Wing to ‘fight tonight’ by preparing for contingencies that require personnel to get fuel to aircraft.

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51st LRS conducts first-ever 51st FW wet-wing defuel mission at Osan AB

U.S Air Force Senior Airman Adam Goebel, 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron distribution operator, removes fuel from a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 19, 2024.

Photo Of Airman Iyana Ramos, 8th Maintenance Squadron aircraft armament systems apprentice, removes debris from a portion of the airfield as part of Beverley Pack 24-1 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 8, 2024. Rapid airfield damage repair training reinforces the 8th Fighter Wing’s quick reaction capabilities which may be needed to quickly enter contingency operations.

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RADR training at Kunsan AB hones critical recovery capabilities

Airman Iyana Ramos, 8th Maintenance Squadron aircraft armament systems apprentice, removes debris from a portion of the airfield as part of Beverley Pack 24-1 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 8, 2024.

Photo Of Airmen pose for a photo during the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month kickoff at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 3, 2024.

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Wolf Pack kicks off Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

The Wolf Pack held a kick off event for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 3.

Photo Of Tech. Sgt. Amanda Jackson, 8th Operations Support Squadron section chief of weapons and tactics, gives an unclassified intelligence brief at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 2, 2024.

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Intel white cell drives Wolf Pack exercise operations

The readiness experts of the Wolf Pack are no strangers to exercises, and their battle rhythm continued during Beverly Pack 24-1, a readiness exercise designed to hone mission-ready capabilities, May 6-10.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Robert J. Skinner, Defense Information Systems Agency director, speaks during the 51st Communications Squadron all-call at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 26, 2024. Skinner recognized 14 Airmen with a coin for their contributions to the “Fight Tonight” mission.

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Osan 51st FW hosts DISA DV visit

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Robert J. Skinner, Defense Information Systems Agency director, speaks during the 51st Communications Squadron all-call at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 26, 2024.

Photo Of Seolri Skywalk

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Korea Destinations: Seolri Skywalk in Namhae reopens after extensive refurbishment

Seolri Skywalk in Namhae, Korea’s highest at 38 meters, has reopened after undergoing extensive refurbishment.

Photo Of U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jason Santiagobirriel, a logistics embark specialist with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea, is promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant during a promotion ceremony at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, Republic of Korea, May 6th, 2024.

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MARFORK Promotion Ceremony at Camp Humphreys

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jason Santiagobirriel, a logistics embark specialist with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea, is promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant during a promotion ceremony at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, Republic of Korea, May 6th, 2024.


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