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Photo Of U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tylor Chism, 51st Security Forces Squadron Airman, engages simulated opposing forces during Ulchi Freedom Shield 24, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea.

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51FW kicks off exercise operations, celebrates 77 years of service

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tylor Chism, 51st Security Forces Squadron Airman, engages simulated opposing forces during Ulchi Freedom Shield 24.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kylie Eberle poses for a photo at Osan Air Base.

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Osan Mustang of the Week: Tech. Sgt. Kylie Eberlemustang of the week

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kylie Eberle, 51st Medical Support Squadron medical readiness noncommissioned officer in charge, was recognized as this week’s Mustang of the Week for her leadership.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Erik Ortiz, 8th Maintenance Group lead crew chief, poses for a photo in front of an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft.

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Kusan Pride of the Pack: Staff Sgt. Erik Ortizpride of the pack

Staff Sgt. Erik Ortiz, a native of San Antonio, Texas, and 8th Maintenance Group lead crew chief, was awarded the 8th Fighter Wing’s Pride of the Pack for the week of Aug. 11-15 for his integral role in reestablishing Kunsan’s integrated combat turnaround program.

Photo Of Brig. Gen. Jin Pak passes the unit colors to Col. Jason Book.

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403rd AFSB commander Col. Henry Brown relinquishes command to Col. Jason Book in change of command ceremony on Camp Walker

Brig. Gen. Jin Pak, commanding general, 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, passes the unit colors to Col. Jason Book, incoming commander, 403rd Army Field Support Brigade.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jaime Tejada, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew team chief, loads a munition on an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during an integrated combat turn at Kunsan Air Base.

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Wolf Pack ICT during Bev. Sent. 25-3 ensures air superiority

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jaime Tejada, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew team chief, loads a munition on an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during an integrated combat turn at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 7, 2025.

Photo Of Senior Airman Cheyanne Parsons, 8th Security Forces Squadron counter small unmanned aerial system instructor, calibrates a Dronebuster Block 4 utilized to disrupt and deny enemy sUAS threats access to areas during exercise Beverly Sentinel 25-3

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Beverly Sentinel 25-3 at Kunsan AB: Execute the mission without hesitation

Senior Airman Cheyanne Parsons, 8th Security Forces Squadron counter small unmanned aerial system instructor, calibrates a Dronebuster Block 4 utilized to disrupt and deny enemy sUAS threats access to areas during exercise Beverly Sentinel 25-3.

Photo Of Capt. Joel Albert Padilla poses for a photo.

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SkillBridge Spotlight Series: 10 questions with Capt. Joel Albert Padilla

As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting transitioning service members, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District (FED) participates in the Department of Defense SkillBridge Program.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tyreik Profit poses for a picture.

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Osan Mustang of the Week: Senior Airman Tyreik Profitmustang of the week

 U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tyreik Profit, 51st Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, was recognized as Mustang of the Week at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug 4, 2025.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Luis Romano smooths a concrete patch.

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8th CES practices RA/DR during Beverly Sentinel 25-3 at Kunsan AB

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Luis Romano smooths a concrete patch over a hole during exercise Beverly Sentinel 25-3 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 6, 2025.

Photo Of Senior Airman Alexander Moose flies a drone to provide real-time information.

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8th SFS sUAS team ensures aerial dominance at Kunsan AB

Senior Airman Alexander Moose, 8th Security Forces Squadron counter small unmanned aerial system instructor, flies a drone to provide real-time information to his fireteam during an enemy drone inject at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 6, 2025.

Photo Of So Lee poses for a photo.

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So Lee recognized as 2025 USACE Project Manager of the Year

So Lee, a project manager with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District (USACE FED), has been named the 2025 USACE Project Manager of the Year.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Bryce Vincent, 51st Maintenance Squadron corrosion control lead, poses next to his shop’s emblem at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 31, 2025.

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Osan Mustang of the Week: Staff Sgt. Bryce Vincent

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Bryce Vincent, 51st Maintenance Squadron corrosion control lead, was named the 51st Fighter Wing’s Mustang of the Week for his outstanding technical expertise, leadership and dedication at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 24.

Photo Of Tech. Sgt. Lacey Eakin poses for a photo with smile in the courtroom at Kunsan Air Base.

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Kunsan Pride of the Pack: Tech. Sgt. Eakin

Tech. Sgt. Lacey Eakin, a native of Wimberley, Texas and 8th Fighter Wing Staff Judge Advocate Office noncommissioned officer in charge of military justice, won recognition as the Pride of the Pack during the week of July 28 - Aug. 1, 2025.


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