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Photo Of Mr. Chung, Kyoo Suk, Electrical Engineering Section Chief, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Far East District, answers questions about FED’s updated elevator specifications during an industry day hosted by the district, Korean Lift Association (KOLA) and the Korean Elevator Safety Agency (KoELSA) in Seoul.

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Army engineers hold industry day for updated elevator specifications in South Korea

Every day, about a thousand elevators take people up and down on US military installations in South Korea.

Photo Of Former claims advisor, current quality assurance/quality control inspector at the 403rd Army Field Support Brigade Logistics Readiness Center-Daegu, and military spouse, Chalon Conley-Mosley, shows one of the informational booklets she made to educate and inform service members about how to submit a claim.

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Supporting Army Families: How one military spouse empowers others in the PCS process

Nearly 1 million military spouses serve alongside their loved ones in uniform. These spouses face unique challenges, such as completing permanent change of station moves every two to four years and dealing with the struggles that come with that, for example, having damaged or missing household goods.

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For some military spouses, intel can be hard to come by

As a Navy “intel wife,” I often lamented that we didn’t have as many social opportunities as couples in other military communities such as surface, aviation, submarines and special ops.

Photo Of U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman, right, listens to a briefing from U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Joshua McCullion, U.S. Space Forces – Korea commander, left, during a visit to Osan Air Base.

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U.S. Space Force top general visits Space Forces Korea

U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman met with Guardians as well as government and military officials during a visit to Osan Air Base and Seoul May 5-7.

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 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.

Photo Of Varsity volleyball members across the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility gather for a group photo during the 2024 INDOPACOM Volleyball Tournament at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 27, 2024. 34 members formed four teams and represented Osan AB, Republic of Korea, participating in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command tournament hosted by Yokota AB. Leading up to the tournament, the Osan AB Varsity Volleyball team put in hours of practice weekly over several months to prepare them for the competition.

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Osan varsity volleyball competes at INDOPACOM tournament

Osan Air Base Varsity Volleyball teams competed in the 2024 INDOPACOM Volleyball Tournament at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 25-28, 2024.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aron Bunch, 25th Fighter Generation Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, poses for a photo at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 3, 2024. The 25th FGS is responsible for ensuring the A-10C Thunderbolt IIs assigned to Osan AB are ready to carry out the “Fight Tonight” mission. Bunch has excelled in his career field and was recognized for his mentorship and training skills, contributing to the elevated experience of the Airmen in his shop.

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Osan Mustang of the Week: Senior Airman Aron Bunch

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aron Bunch, 25th Fighter Generation Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, was recognized as Mustang of the Week at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 3, 2024.

Photo Of Senior Airman Bernard Freeman, 8th Force Support Squadron personnel systems manager, reviews personnel records at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 30, 2024. PSMs serve as specialists in the implementation, maintenance and operation of automated personnel data systems and supply commanders, managers and support staff with personnel-related data and information services.

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Pride of the Pack: Senior Airman Bernard Freeman

Senior Airman Bernard Freeman, 8th Force Support Squadron personnel systems manager, is recognized as Pride of the Pack for the week of April 29 - May 3.

Photo Of Yon Ok Song, 8th Maintenance Group maintenance system specialist, holds a framed certificate awarded to her for her 40 years of service at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea April 3, 2024.

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The Wolf Pack celebrates MXG civilian’s 40 years of service

The Wolf Pack’s ability to remain ready and vigilant, is sustained through the hard work and dedication of civilian Korean partners who play a vital role in enabling the 8th Fighter Wing to be the premier warfighting wing it is today.

Photo Of Staff Sgt. Annie McIntosh, 8th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron radiology technologist, demonstrates how diagnostic imaging technologies are used in day-to-day operations at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 4, 2024.

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Kunsan radiology technologists provide a closer look through medical imaging

As a technician you press buttons, but as a technologist, you learn the ins and outs of the technology. This is the part of her job that Staff Sgt. Annie McIntosh, 8th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron radiology technologist, takes pride in.

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