Kunsan 8th Fighter Wing welcomes new leaders of the pack

U.S. Air Force Joshua Hawkins, 8th Mission Support Group commander, passes command to Maj. Stephen Perkins, 8th Communications Squadron incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea.

(Tech. Sgt. Giovanni Sims, 8th Fighter Wing, 8th Fighter Wing)

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- U.S. Air Force Joshua Hawkins, 8th Mission Support Group commander, passes command to Maj. Stephen Perkins, 8th Communications Squadron incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 24, 2025. Kunsan’s unique position as a short tour enables fast-tracked leadership development for deterrence and readiness for contingency response.

Kunsan Air Base