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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.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Thomas Jamison, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of emergency management plans, supports Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month by wearing an Osan Air Base Sexual Assault Prevention and Response patch at Osan AB, Republic of Korea, April 22, 2024. Osan AB supports the SAAPM campaign year-round, ensuring victims have appropriate outlets for care, reporting and advocacy, so Airmen remain able to “Fight Tonight”.

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Osan 51st FW stands strong for SAAPM: Empowering awareness

The 51st Fighter Wing annually recognizes Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month and continues to provide 24/7 support to victims, while educating the base populace on available resources and reporting procedures at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 1-30, 2024.

Photo Of Staff members from the Osan Air Base Library pose for a photo at a volunteer appreciation event at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 26, 2024. National Volunteer Appreciation Week recognizes the time, talent and hard work of Osan AB volunteers, who have helped improve quality of life for Airmen and their families.

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Osan hosts volunteer appreciation event

Staff members from the Osan Air Base Library pose for a photo at a volunteer appreciation event at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 26, 2024.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Justin Canizales, 51st Security Forces Squadron plans and programs superintendent, and his family celebrate Month of the Military Child at the Bubbles and Bounce event at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 19, 2024. MOMC is celebrated annually at Osan AB to commemorate the sacrifices and resilience of military children while being a part of the armed forces family.

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Beyond the uniform: An Osan 51st FW family navigates the trials of military lifestyle

With more than 20 years as a military family, the Canizales family views April differently than most.

Photo Of Stars and Stripes Grad Tab 2024 flyer

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Deadline May 5 in Korea to salute graduate in Stars and Stripes Grad Tab

High school graduation is a special time, and Stars and Stripes is pleased to once again be putting together our annual Grad Tab, highlighting information on all of the Pacific DoDEA high schools and their graduating classes.

Photo Of Fiona Blyleven runs ahead of her brother, Sam, and her father, Lt. Col. Scott Blyleven, an operational planner with the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, on Camp Courtney Beach, Okinawa, Japan, April 15, 2024.

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Spirit of Steel: Celebrating the youngest heroes of 3rd MEB

The head coach paused like a conductor catching an off-key clarinet. He fixed his eyes on a face flushed firetruck-red, streaming with tears.

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