Two airmen take a break next to a "Yellow Shingle" oak tree April 19, 2011, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. As part of supporting Arbor Day and a sustainable environment, officials at McConnell AFB regularly More
Members of the 349th Air Refueling Squadron poses for a photo with their 2008 and 2010 Ge. Carl A. Spaatz trophies, May 5, 2011, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The Spaatz trophy recognizes the best of the be More
Staff Sgt. Jason Lanehart, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Air Mobility Rodeo 2011 aerospace maintenance journeyman, prepares to inspect the inside of a KC-135 wing July 6, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. More
Senior Airman Giordan Brown, 22nd Security Forces entry controller, loads the equipment necessary to secure a perimeter during a mobility exercise Oct. 28, 2012. During the exercise McConnell’s Airmen tested th More
One of McConnell’s KC-135 Stratotanker flight simulators receives the updated high definition graphics, Nob 13, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. McConnell is the largest KC-135 pilot training location in ad More
(Right) Senior Master Sgt. William Taylor, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron chief enlisted manager, discusses response procedures during an operational readiness exercise, Nov. 25 to 28, 2012, McConnell Air Force B More
(Right) Senior Master Sgt. Vivian Bolden, 22nd Force Support Squadron professional development coordinator, performs with the Heartland of America Band Dec. 19, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Annually the More
Airman Gerson Palacios-Espinoza, 22nd Logistic Readiness Squadron aircraft parts store journeyman, locates a requested part, Jan. 10, 2013, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Palacios-Espinoza supports McConnell’s More
Staff Sgt. Heidi Lathrop, 22nd Security Forces Squadron patrolman, performs an identification check on the flightline, Jan. 25, 2013, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The 22nd Air Refueling Wing conducted a train More
Senior Airman Audrey Jones, 22nd Operation Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment journeyman, performs a function check on a mask March 20, 2013, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. AFE airmen maintain the readin More
Cadet 4th Class Steven Trojan, Air Force Academy men’s baseball right-handed pitcher, throws a pitch in a game vs. the Wichita State University Shockers March 26, 2013, Wichita, Kan. As the starting pitcher, Tr More
One of McConnell’s KC-135 Stratotankers sits on the flight line prior to a sortie May 14, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. This flight was also the final flight of the 22nd Air Refueling commander, Col. More
Staff Sgt. Christopher Ospina, 51st Aircraft Maintnace Squadron, 25th Aircraft Maintenance Unit loadcrew chief, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, inspects a GBU-31 Version 1, Joint Direct Attack Munition at Kun More
Airman 1st Class Anna Williams, 8th Logistic Readiness Squadron individual protective equipment apprentice, transports a pallet of American Red Cross supplies at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 17, 201 More
Staff Sgt. Kahlil Permenter, 8th Maintenance Squadron Crash, Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery Team member, readies his personal protective equipment at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 29, 2013. Th More
Lt. Col. Taylor Han, 8th Medical Operations Squadron medical director, listens to Staff Sgt. Michael Harkavi’s, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron exercise “victim,” concerns relating to a simulated foodborne illness More
Airman 1st Class Anthony Kelly, 8th Security Forces Squadron exercise mobile reserve member, handcuffs an opposition forces agent Aug. 7, 2013. Kelly, along with a team of security forces airmen, responded to a More
Maintainers from the 8th Fighter Wing prepare F-16 Fighting Falcons for training flights Aug. 15, 2013. Being ready at all times ensures airmen are able to complete the Wolf Pack mission. (U.S. Air Force photo More
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III listens to a briefing while touring Kunsan Air Base, Aug. 23, 2013. During his visit, Welsh met with airmen and discussed how they are the most important part of More
Staff Sgt. Michael Maldonado, 8th Medical Operations Squadron records and reception NCO in charge, recites the names of prisoner of war and missing in action service members at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Kore More
Col. S. Clinton Hinote, 8th Fighter Wing commander, left, Col. Timothy Sundvall, 8th FW vice commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Rhonda Miller, 8th FW command chief, sign their Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas p More
Colonel S. Clinton Hinote, 8th Fighter Wing commander, right, and Republic of Korea air force Republic of Korea air force Col. Min-Oh Seo, 38th Fighter Group commander, greet members of the local media prior to More
Tech. Sgt. Kristy Horton, 8th Security Forces flight sergeant, bandages Airman 1st Class Kyle Creech, 8th SFS journeyman, during a classroom demonstration at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 30, 2013. More
Airmen from the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron make final connections on an expeditionary runway lighting system at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 30, 2013. The 8th CES took advantage of a break in the More
Senior Airman Katie McFerran, 8th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load crew member, lifts a missile into place at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 2, 2013. McFerran, along with other load crew members fro More
Crew chiefs from the 8th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron line up to be recognized by their pilot during the 2013 Dedicated Crew Chief Ceremony at Kunsan Air Base Republic of Korea, Oct. 4, 2013. F-16 Fighting Fal More
Wolf Pack medics pose for a photo at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, Oct. 9, 2013. The Wolf Pack provided lifesaving procedures for two civilians rescued at sea. The U.S. Navy and Air Force coordinated efforts to More
Lt. Col. Frank Hughes, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, middle, speaks to his squadron before the beginning of the squadron’s readiness training day at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 24, 2013. A More
Acting Secretary of the Air Force Eric K. Fanning listens to a Republic of Korea air force airman explain the U.S. and ROK partnership at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 26, 2013. The secretary visited More
A 35th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off during Max Thunder 13-2 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 28, 2013. U.S. Air Force airmen, U.S. Marines and Republic of Korea air forces kicked o More
Lance Cpl. Antonio Benton, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232, helps instruct airmen on Marine Corps loading procedures at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, Nov. 4, 2013. The 8th Maintenance Squadron munitions syst More
Master Sgt. Chad Parker, 8th Fighter Wing weapons safety manager, ensures a safe installation of defensive measures on a U.S. Marine Corps F-18 Hornet prior to flying a Max Thunder sortie at Kunsan Air Base, So More
An 8th Fighter Wing F-16 Fighting Falcon taxis towards the runway before taking off for the final sortie of Max Thunder at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 7, 2013. Airmen from the U.S. Air Force, Marin More
Staff Sgt. Demenica Vick, 8th Security Forces Squadron, hands Master Sgt. Ricky Brazell, 8th Security Forces Squadron, a magazine for his M-9 in preparation for a his night shift during exercise Beverly Bulldog More
An 80th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off for a Beverly Bulldog 14-01 sortie at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 19, 2013. The base tested its ability to generate aircraft under simulated More
Senior Airman Garvin Karel, left, Staff Sgt. Kelby Plowman, middle, and Airman 1st Class Ryan O'Keefe, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron, right, place a tarp to begin filling a crater at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of More
A 35th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off for a sortie during Beverly Midnight 14-01 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 7, 2014. BM 14-01 tested the Wolf Pack’s ability to react to a surpr More
Two F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 35th Fighter Squadron land in sync after a training sortie at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 13, 2014. The Wolf Pack ensures readiness by presenting pilots with diff More
Capt. Philip Jackson, 8th Operations Support Squadron combat training chief, signals to his crew chief prior to a training sortie at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 13, 2014. Jackson was one of two Wol More
Airmen from the 8th Fighter Wing view the future Gunsan city development plans during an industrial tour at Gunsan, Republic of Korea, Feb. 21, 2014. The airmen participated in the Gunsan Industrial Tour, one o More
Lt. Gen. Stephen Mueller, Air Force inspector general, speaks to Kunsan inspectors during the first Pacific Air Forces unit effectiveness inspection at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 6, 2014. Kunsan More
Four of Kunsan’s F-16 Fighting Falcons fly in formation during a training sortie over the Republic of Korea, March 14, 2014. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is the Wolf Pack’s compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that More
Senior Airman John Smith, 8th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, gives the final salute to Capt. Joshua Bibb, 35th Fighter Squadron pilot, and U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. John Troxell, United States Forc More
Senior Airman Casey Reed, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuel systems maintenance shop technician, removes a cast iron pipe after it was discovered broken at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 3, More
Staff Sgt. Vincent Franco, 8th Maintenance Group weapons standardization section inspector, right, inspects Staff Sgt. Adam Evens, 35th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, and the 35th AMU team More
Staff Sgt. Matthew Golitko, 80th Maintenance Unit crew chief, changes a tire of an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Max Thunder at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 22, 2014. More than 600 Department of Def More
A 35th Fighter Squadron pilot takes off during the first go of exercise Beverly Bulldog 14-2 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 5, 2014. The pilots launched to participate in the first of many peninsula More
An 80th Fighter Squadron pilot comes in for landing after completing a sortie at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 7, 2014. Beverly Bulldog 14-2 tested Kunsan’s ability to tackle obstacles on the ground a More
Lt. Col. Michael Matesick, 8th Fighter Wing inspector general, and Capt. Beau Provost, 8th Fighter Wing assistant inspector general, await the reaction of civil engineer members after a simulated high explosive More
Tech. Sgt. Kurtis Douge, 8th Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist and weapons and tactics noncommissioned officer in charge, is pulled into the pool as Republic of Kor More
After 10 days of work, the tail of a freshly painted F-16 Fighting Falcon is ready to head back to the flight line at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 16, 2014. Six Airmen from the 8th Maintenance Squad More
Members of the 21st Operational Weather Squadron take an opportunity to learn more about local weather patterns with 2nd Lts. Monika Kaczanowska and Daniel Kowalczyk, Polish armed forces meteorological and ocea More
Tech. Sgt. Holly Bambarger, 86th Airlift Wing Judge Advocate paralegal, completes a will for a Ramstein member, Nov. 25, 2014 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Bambarger recently won the Air Force Outstanding Para More
Airmen from the 786th Civil Engineer Squadron plow the remaining snow off the flightline after receiving the first snow of the season Dec. 3, 2014, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The 786th CES heavy equipment o More
Two drop zone officers set up the landing beacon for paratroopers and Santa during a toy drop operation Dec. 15, 2014 at Alzey Drop Zone, Germany. The officers were part of a toy drop operation designed to dona More
Airmen from the 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron and Polizei patrol the streets and are surrounded by large amounts American and German party goers in downtown Kaiserslautern, Germany, Jan. 17, 2014. The two a More
Maj. Tucker McEwen, 37th Airlift Squadron pilot, discusses the upcoming mission with his crew during exercise Volfa 15-1 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 21, 2015. McEwen and his crew participated in a low-l More
Members of the Kaiserslautern Military Community dance to a song played the by the touring USO electronic dance music tour at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 31, 2015. The USO hosted four disc jockeys to play More
Airman 1st Class Kodi Tomassi, 86th Airlift Wing Command Post junior emergency actions controller, looks over an emergency management checklist at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 5, 2015. Tomassi is one of a s More
Senior Airman Juan Arce, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron technician, listens to a preflight briefing at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 6, 2015. Arce and other 86th AES members took to the skies to test a More
Senior Airman Raymond Cage, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron instructor, shows fellow Airmen proper use of a compass at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 12, 2015. The engineer technician and explosive ordnance disp More
Senior Airman Allen Cherry, 86th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Public Health technician, prints files for his food inspector kit at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 17, 2015. Cherry was selected as the U.S. Air F More
Senior Airman Scott Weeks, right, and Airman 1st Class Nathan Miller, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, conduct training during down time at Campia Turzii, Romania, March 16, 2015. The 52nd Fighter Win More
Airmen from U.S. Air Forces in Europe salute as both U.S. and Romanian flags are raised March 16, 2015 at Campia Turzii, Romania. The morning ceremony officially opened Dacian Warhawk, a joint exercise designed More
Pilots from the U.S. and Romanian air forces go over pre-flight paperwork and tactics at Campia Turzii, Romania, March 17, 2015. The pilots practiced air-to-air tactics during the Dacian Warhawk mission. The tr More
Airmen from the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing and Romania pick up trash at a local water source near Campia Turzii, Romania, during Dacian Warhawk, a two-week training mission designed to increase the intero More
One of McConnell KC-135 Stratotankers stands ready during a mobility exercise Oct. 28, 2012. The tanker helps support the Air Force mission by providing aerie refueling anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo/ More
Pilots from McConnell complete a training session on the updated KC-135 Stratotanker simulator Nov. 13, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The simulator was updated with high definition graphics in order to i More
Capt. Jerome Kearns, 22nd Air Refueling Wing Judge Advocate assistant staff judge advocate, catches his breath after evacuating his workspace during an exercise, Nov. 25 to 28, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base. T More
Airmen from the Heartland of America Band perform at the child development center Dec. 19, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The band performed for the 22nd Air Refueling Wing, Air Force Reserve 931st Air Re More
A KC-135 Stratotanker is prepared for a preflight inspection, Jan. 25, 2013, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The Stratotanker has provided the core aerial refueling capability for the U.S. Air Force for more tha More
Cadet 4th Class Steven Trojan, Air Force Academy Falcons right-handed pitcher, prepares to throws a pitch in a game vs. the Wichita State University Shockers March 26, 2013, Wichita, Kan. The Falcons lost the f More
Col. Ricky Rupp, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, climbs aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker for his “fini flight” May 14, 2013, McConell Air Force Base, Kan. After two years as the 22nd ARW commander, Rupp will dep More
Senior Airman Ryan Ladda, 55th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, 55th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, deployed from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., ensures the proper loading of a GBU More
Col. S. Clinton Hinote, 8th Fighter Wing commander, presents donated supplies with Akinori Tsuchida, American Red Cross representative, left, to Yi Hui-eun, Korean Red Cross director of staff, at Kunsan Air Bas More
An 8th Maintenance Squadron Crash, Damage or Disabled Aircraft Recovery Team member cuts into the wing of a crashed F-16 Fighting Flacon at Kunsan Air Base, July 9, 2013. CDDAR airmen got an opportunity to use More
Capt. Karen Vandor, 8th Medical Operations Squadron public heath flight commander, annotates the “patient’s” information prior to prescribing treatment during an exercise at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, More
First Lt. Jared Goss, 8th Security Forces Squadron exercise mobile reserve leader, participates in a mock firefight during an exercise Aug. 8, 2013. Several Wolf Pack airmen posed as opposition forces using bla More
Soldiers in an AH-64 Apache Longbow fire a rocket at Jik-Do training range in the Yellow Sea Aug. 15, 2013. The soldiers, from the 4th Aerial Reconnaissance Battalion (Attack), 2nd Aviation Regiment, Camp Humph More
Capt. Jin Haejon, Republic of Korea air force 38th Fighter Group, is coined by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III after briefing him on the partnership between the U.S. and Republic of Korea air fo More
Airmen from the 8th Security Forces Squadron conduct land navigation training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 30, 2013. The airmen were taking part in Beverly Midnight 13-4 training and honing skil More
Eighth Civil Engineer Squadron airmen inspect a runway lighting kit at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 30, 2013. The kit allows airmen to create an expeditionary runway with proper lighting for both n More
Staff Sgt. Trebor Lindstamer, 8th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load crew chief, ensures a missle is connected during an exercise at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 2, 2013. During exercise Beverly Mid More
Pilots present their crew chiefs with a coin and certificate during the 2013 Dedicated Crew Chief Ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, Oct. 4, 2013. All 8th Fighter Wing F-16 Fighting Falcons on base are a More
Acting Secretary of the Air Force Eric K. Fanning fires an M2 Browning machine gun during a security forces demonstration at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 26, 2013. The secretary visited the Wolf Pac More
Airman 1st Class Gerald Rascoe, 8th Maintenance Squadron munitions systems apprentice, helps Marine Corps ordnance technicians load a missile at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, Nov. 4, 2013. The 8th Maintenance S More
Airmen from the 8th Fighter Wing safety office spot check U.S. Marine Corps maintainers at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, Nov. 4, 2013. Wing safety staff worked side-by-side with Marine Corps counterparts to ens More
Three F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 8th Fighter Wing taxi to participate in their final Max Thunder sortie at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 7, 2013. Airmen from the U.S. Air Force, Marine Corps and More
Senior Airman Justin Girbach, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron, prepares defense barriers for a scenario simulating hostile field conditions during exercise Beverly Bulldog 14-1 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea More
A 35th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off for a Beverly Bulldog 14-01 sortie at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 19, 2013. The base tested its ability to generate aircraft under simulated h More
Staff Sgt. Souridet Thongrivong and Senior Airman Todd Michael, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron fill a crater with rocks during an airfield damage repair exercise at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 19, 201 More
An 80th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off for a sortie during Beverly Midnight 14-01 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 7, 2014. BM 14-01 tested the Wolf Pack’s ability to react to a surp More
Capt. Philip Jackson, 8th Operations Support Squadron combat training chief, waits while crew chiefs ready the jet prior to a training sortie at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 13, 2014. Jackson was on More
Wolf Pack airmen pose for a group photo at a local museum during a city tour at Gunsan, Republic of Korea, Feb. 21, 2014. The airmen participated in the Gunsan Industrial tour, one of several offered by the 8th More
An 8th Security Forces Squadron airman carries military working dog Rico’s collar during a memorial ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 28, 2014. For more than nine years, Rico served the Wolf More
Lt. Gen. Stephen Mueller, Air Force inspector general, speaks to Kunsan’s sexual assault and response coordinator and victim advocates during the first Pacific Air Forces unit effectiveness inspection at Kunsan More
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. John Troxell, United States Forces Korea command sergeant major, right, gives a 35th Fighter Squadron “Push it Up” before seeing first-hand how the Wolf Pack completes their mission More