Chief Master Sgt. David Wolfe, right, Pacific Air Forces command chief, presents a coin to Tech. Sgt. Emeliana Punahele-Yau, 51st Fighter Wing Airman Leadership School instructor, during his visit to Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 13, 2023. Wolfe took time during his visit to talk with future leaders of the U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Forces currently attending Airman Leadership School. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt Samuel Earick) ()
KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- The Wolf Pack welcomed Chief Master Sgt. David Wolfe, Pacific Air Forces command chief, for a two-day visit with the 8th Fighter Wing Airmen across Kunsan and Osan Air Base, June 12-13.
Wolfe first visited with Wolf Pack Airmen at Osan AB participating in Operation Pack Up. OPU is an ongoing operation where Kunsan AB deployed 600 personnel along with aircraft to Osan AB during runway repairs.
After meeting with Airmen of the 35th and 80th Fighter Generation Squadrons, Wolfe met with Chief Master Sgt. Steven G. Creek, 8th Fighter Wing command chief, to discuss the operation.
“Having Airmen at both Kunsan and Osan is not an ideal situation, but being able to showcase how dynamic our Wolf Pack members are to Chief Wolfe is something I am extremely proud of,” said Creek. “Their ability to remain flexible, honorable, and excellent while also projecting combat air power across the peninsula ensures we are ready to take the fight north on any given day.”
Wolfe then took time to mentor future leaders of the U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Forces currently attending Airman Leadership School.
“It’s important for our students to get our Air Force leaders’ perspectives in the classroom setting so they can see that what’s being taught in Professional Military Education are actually useful,” said Master Sgt. Benjamin Malotte, 51st Fighter Wing ALS commandant. “The information and skills they are learning today are being used by leaders at all levels.”
ALS is the first level of enlisted PME in the U.S. Air Force and is used to prepare junior Airmen for increased responsibility and supervisory roles.
Wolfe reminisced on his time in ALS and how he still uses things he was taught there to this day.
“I have been in the Air Force for over 31 years, so I’ve seen all our PME schools. I still use the tools I learned in this class every single day of my career,” said Wolfe. “The skills and principles you are learning here is valuable training.”
