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Photo Of U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Katrina Maloney, left, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, and Sparky the Fire Dog pose with a Fire Prevention Week proclamation at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 5, 2026.

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Kunsan Fire Prevention Week 2026: 8th CES CC kicks off week with proclamation signing

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Katrina Maloney, left, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, and Sparky the Fire Dog pose with a Fire Prevention Week proclamation at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 5, 2026.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Serafin Lemus Magana, 8th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron force health management noncommissioned officer in charge, conducts an audiogram assessment at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 1, 2026.

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Kunsan Pride of the Pack: Staff Sgt. Serafin Lemus Magana

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Serafin Lemus Magana, 8th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron force health management noncommissioned officer in charge, conducts an audiogram assessment at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 1, 2026.

Photo Of Mr. Lim, Ha-song, heavy mobile equipment mechanic, Maintenance Division, Army Field Support Battalion-Northeast Asia, cleans the interior of an M109A6 Paladin.

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403rd AFSB Personality Spotlight: Mr. Lim, Ha-song, AFSBn-NEA

Mr. Lim, Ha-song, heavy mobile equipment mechanic, Army Field Support Battalion-Northeast Asia Maintenance Division, was selected as a 403rd Army Field Support Brigade’s Personality Spotlight.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Col. Lauren “Falcon” Guibert, left, 8th Mission Support Group commander, and Airman Zen Nelson, 8th Maintenance Squadron munitions support equipment maintenance technician, cut a birthday cake during a ceremony celebrating the 79th U.S. Air Force birthday at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea.

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Wolf Pack celebrates 79th USAF Birthday

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 8th Force Support Squadron serve birthday cake during a ceremony celebrating the 79th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 18, 2026.

Photo Of Nam Sung-hyon, a general engineer with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Far East District, receives an award from Col. Margaret “Maggie” Maasberg, Far East District commander.

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USACE FED Spotlight: Half a century of excellence: Nam Sung-hyon’s engineering journey

For five decades, Nam Sung-hyon has combined dedication, technical expertise and adaptability in service to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Far East District (FED), becoming a cornerstone of the district’s engineering workforce.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Wesley Swink, 51st Maintenance Squadron unit fitness program manager, poses for a photo at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 16, 2026.

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Osan Mustang of the Week: Staff Sgt. Wesley Swink

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Wesley Swink, 51st Maintenance Squadron unit fitness program manager, was recognized as Mustang of the Week at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 16, 2026.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman John Charlier, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron execution support technician, holds a bag of foreign object debris during a routine FOD walk at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea.

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Wolf Pack conducts mass FOD walk at Kunsan AB

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing collect foreign object debris on a taxiway during a routine FOD walk at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 8, 2026

Photo Of U.S. Space Force Spc. 3 Jazmine Palafox, 73rd Intelligence Squadron Detachment 2 signals analyst, helps students build paper rockets during a STEM for Space event at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 1, 2026.

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STEM for Space event held Sept. 1-4 at Osan AB

U.S. Space Force Guardians engage with students from Osan Elementary School during a STEM for Space event at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 1- 4, 2026.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Capt. Joseph Kim, 694th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group chaplain, poses for a photo at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea.

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Osan Chaplain’s quick response helps save airman after pit viper bite

The sharp strike was immediate, a searing pain that felt like a hammer slamming into his fingertip – except the pain never eased.

Photo Of bibimbap

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Korea Decoded: A Food Guide for Americans

Korean food is often the first part of Korean culture that captures an American’s heart. Sometimes it’s the flavor.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kevin Remmenga, 8th Security Forces Squadron standardization and evaluation noncommissioned officer in charge, works at his desk at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 20, 2026.

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Kunsan Pride of the Pack: Staff Sgt. Kevin Remmenga

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kevin Remmenga, an 8th Security Forces Squadron standardization and evaluation noncommissioned officer in charge and Leavenworth, Kansas, native, was recognized as the 8th Fighter Wing’s Pride of the Pack for the week of Aug. 17-21, 2026.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gabriel Rothbart, 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron unit deployment manager, poses for a photo at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea.

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Osan Mustang of the Week: SSgt. Gabriel Rothbart

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gabriel Rothbart, 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron unit deployment manager, was recognized as Mustang of the Week at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 14, 2026.

Photo Of Col. Jason P. Book and his wife, Suzanne Book hold up their paintings with children who participated in fourth “English Book Reading Program” session.

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403rd AFSB completes 2026 Summer English Book Reading Program in Daegu

The 403rd Army Field Support Brigade successfully concluded its fourth English Book Reading Program further strengthening its role as a “good neighbor” within the local community at the Ddeul-ahn Art Village, here, Aug. 13.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Hollie Stidham, foreground, 51st Security Forces Squadron counter-unmanned aircraft systems program manager, operates the Expeditionary Mobile Air Defense Integrated System.

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DRAGON FLIGHT marks Osan’s first Group 3 UAS defense exercise

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Hollie Stidham, foreground, 51st Security Forces Squadron counter-unmanned aircraft systems program manager, operates the Expeditionary Mobile Air Defense Integrated System during Exercise Dragon Flight at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea


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