Kunsan trainings showcase combined interoperability

Photo By Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert | A member of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Air Force from the 38th Fighter Group (FG), simulates an injury as U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Reniro Viguilla, 8th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron dental technician, assists him out of a simulated burning building during a training event at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, Feb. 7, 2023. Both 38th FG and 8th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters responded along with the 8th Medical Group, who rescued simulated injured personnel and provided expedited care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)  

BUSAN GWANG'YEOGSI [PUSAN-KWANGYOKSHI], SOUTH KOREA

02.09.2023

Story by Senior Airman Akeem Campbell, Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert, Tech. Sgt. Timothy Dischinat and Staff Sgt. Isaiah Soliz

8th Fighter Wing

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- The 8th Fighter Wing and the Republic of Korea (ROK) Air Force’s 38th Fighter Group, conducted bilateral training at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, Feb. 7-8, 2023.

The training focused on testing agility and rapid employment of assets, with an emphasis on cohesion between the partner units. All events had scenarios that utilized simulated obstacles for Wolf Pack and Tiger personnel to overcome, to include tactical field medicine, rapid maintenance and airfield repair.

Both units share the installation and work side-by-side as they are charged with maintaining a combat-ready force to respond to any threats to the Indo-Pacific region.

• Date Taken: 02.09.2023
• Date Posted: 02.09.2023 03:31
• Story ID: 438132
• Location: BUSAN GWANG'YEOGSI [PUSAN-KWANGYOKSHI], KR