U.S. Airmen assigned to the 35th Medical Group perform tactical combat casualty care procedures during exercise Sprint 26-2 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 15, 2026. The event validated the 35th Fighter Wing’s ability to rapidly triage, treat and coordinate care under high-stress conditions, ensuring the wing remains ready to protect the force and sustain mission operations during real-world emergencies. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Andre Medina)
KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea – U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jerica Batista, a native of Queens, New York, and 8th Maintenance Squadron stockpile management crew chief, won the 8th Fighter Wing’s Pride of the Pack award for the week of Jan. 6–9, 2026, for coordinating and transporting vital munitions to support combat weapons training and Super Squadron Test Phase II.
Below-freezing temperatures and long stretches of darkness define life in this region, making Eielson’s Arctic Resiliency Training essential for Airmen living in this climate.
