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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 Leaders of the U.S. Army 20th Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives (CBRNE) Command pose together with leaders from the 23rd Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) Battalion on Camp Humphreys, South Korea, March 11.

Premier CBRNE command participates in Exercise Freedom Shield in South Korea

The U.S. Department of Defense’s premier Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives (CBRNE) command participated in Exercise Freedom Shield in South Korea.

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 Military service members and civilians stationed in Area I welcomed the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders to the Republic of Korea during the USO’s 85th tour, South Korea.

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders South Korea

Military service members and civilians stationed in Area I welcomed the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders to the Republic of Korea during the USO’s 85th tour, South Korea, Feb. 25 and 26.

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Chinhae to cherry blossom festival March 30

The annual Commander Fleet Activites Chinhae Cherry Blossom Open Base Festival is back on 30 March 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.

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Camp Humphreys Exchange to recognize, thank Vietnam Veterans with Pinning Ceremony on Friday March 29th 2024

On behalf of a grateful nation, the Camp Humphreys Exchange will present Vietnam Veterans with a complimentary lapel pin in special pinning ceremony at 11am on March 29, 2024 at the Main Exchange entrance in honor of National Vietnam War Veterans Day.

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 First Term Enlisted Course attendees participate in a scavenger hunt at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 7, 2024.

Osan AB employs efficiency, streamlines success with FTEC

The 51st Fighter Wing has introduced a three-day First Term Enlisted Course aimed at equipping U.S. Air Force Airmen and U.S. Space Force Guardians with essential training and resources to be successful at their first duty station of Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea.

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Busan supermarkets mandatory Sunday closing days to be changed from May

Starting in May, large supermarkets in Busan will transition their mandatory closed days to weekdays, announced during a ‘Win-win Cooperation Meeting between Large and Small Retailers’ held by the city Busan City in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy.

Photo Of U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Robert Turner, III Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general, and ROK Marine Corps Commandant Lt. Gen. Kim Gye-hwan, pose for a photo with U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ryan King, a platoon sergeant, and Cpl. Matteo Triolo, an infantry assault Marine, both with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, who participated in the 3rd ROK Marine Corps Commandant Sniper Competition in Pohang, South Korea, March 8, 2024.

III MEF CG, ROKMC Commandant, attend sniper competition closing ceremony

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Robert Turner, III Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general, and ROK Marine Corps Commandant Lt. Gen. Kim Gye-hwan, pose for a photo with U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ryan King, a platoon sergeant, and Cpl. Matteo Triolo, an infantry assault Marine, both with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, who participated in the 3rd ROK Marine Corps Commandant Sniper Competition in Pohang, South Korea, March 8, 2024.

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.

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