U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nickolas Diaz, 8th Security Forces Squadron defender, gives a shout out to his family during a Remember Everyone Deployed (R.E.D.) Friday campaign video at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, April 30, 2026. The R.E.D. Friday Campaign is a Department of War initiative designed to encourage Americans to "Remember Everyone Deployed" by producing weekly shoutout videos that feature service members stationed around the globe, honoring their sacrifice and service to the nation. (U.S. Army video by Specialist Abraham Gomez)
The 8th Fighter Wing is one of the U.S. Air Force’s most celebrated Fighter Wings. Steeped in heritage and history, the Wolfpack excels at its mission, even with a constantly rotating roster of Airmen. While many are proud to call the Wolfpack their unit, one pilot is proud to be a part of another unique group within the historic wing.
For some, the growing number of women in the military is an empowering achievement.
For Staff Sgt Haleigh Reaves, 8th Medical Group pharmacy technician, enlisting in the Air Force was only the first step in finding her true source of confidence.
January of 2017, Reaves began her journey into the world of powerlifting.
Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea—The DoD issued a stop movement order for all personnel to, from or through Level 3 designated locations per the Center for Disease Control and Prevention due to the COVID-19 outbreak starting on March 13. The current order is meant to last 60 days but top military officials are constantly reviewing guidance to protect uniformed and civilian personnel and their families.
At this point in time,...
Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea—Imagine finally sitting down to take a break and enjoy dinner at the end of a long work day.
The food is warmed and on the table and then there’s a loud “beep” and a message alerting everyone around of an emergency.
That emergency is a smoke alarm at a dormitory and that food has to wait. It’s time to respond and save the day—yet again.
That’s what it’s like to be a firefighter at...
