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U.S. Air Force Col. Kathryn Gaetke, 8th Fighter Wing commander, speaks to 8th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters during Fire Prevention Week at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea.

(Senior Airman Karissa Dick/U.S. Air Force)

U.S. Air Force Col. Kathryn Gaetke, 8th Fighter Wing commander, speaks to 8th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters during Fire Prevention Week at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 6, 2025. Gaetke emphasized the importance of Fire Prevention Week and the 8th CES firefighters role in keeping Kunsan safe.

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