KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- The 8th Fighter Wing chapel and 8th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron public health teams hosted a Home Away From Home event for members of the Wolf Pack, July 17, 2023.

Home Away From Home is a monthly event where Kunsan AB units come together to build camaraderie. This event was a free, home-cooked meal featuring Asian dishes for all that attended.

Capt. Carl Johnson, 8th FW chaplain, explained how these events help to connect Airmen while they are stationed at the Wolf Pack.

“This is an opportunity for Airmen to get to know and meet one another,” said Johnson. “This event also gives young Airmen a chance to teach or learn leadership skills.”

Tech. Sgt. Katryn Ellis, 8th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron public health flight chief, gave her perspective on why this event is vital to the culture at Kunsan AB.

“We have a lot of shift workers that attend this,” said Ellis. “It gives them a chance to sit down with friends and other Airmen on base that they don't get to see as often before returning to work and taking care of the mission.”

Designed to support Airmen of all backgrounds, specialities, shifts, the Home Away From Home meal offers many options.

“Security forces or emergency management Airmen will come in and we will make them some to-go plates to take with them so they can enjoy a home-cooked meal instead of having to prepare a meal ahead of time or eating cold food,” said Ellis.

The 8th FW chapel welcomes ideas for future Home Away From Home events and will help plan and supply any event that volunteers get approved through proper channels.

For more information on how to volunteer for a Home Away From Home dinner, please call the 8th FW chapel at 315-782-4673(HOPE).