Wolf 46 Returns As PACAF Commander
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Peninsula - Wide U.S. Air Force Newspaper Volume III, Issue 3 November 8, 2019 http://www.7af.pacaf.af.mil U.S. Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. Pacific Air Forces commander, arrives at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, for a base tour, Oct. 18, 2019. Brown commands the largest area of responsibility in the world, spread over half the globe, supporting more than 46,000 Airmen serving principally in Japan, Korea, Hawaii, Alaska and Guam. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mackenzie Mendez) Wolf 46 returns as PACAF commander By Staff Sgt. Mackenzie Mendez significant infrastructure upgrades to Kunsan, Seoul International Aerospace and Defense 8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs the development of the surrounding areas Exhibition 2019, and stops at Osan Air Base and emphasized the importance of U.S. Indo- and Camp Humphreys to visit with Airmen and KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Gen. Pacific Command. families. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces commander, “The Indo-Pacific is the priority theater,” While at Kunsan, Brown and Johnson took visited Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, said Brown. “We need to focus on what’s going the opportunity to speak with Airmen during Oct. 18, for an in-depth look at the 8th Fighter on here so we’re prepared to fight tonight, next an all-call where they discussed officer talent Wing mission and to provide Wolf Pack Airmen week and next decade.” management, Air Force reenlistment changes insight into the future of PACAF. In addition to Brown, his spouse, Sharene and the importance of space and cyberspace During his visit Brown learned about Brown, and Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Johnson, readiness. The PACAF leaders also emphasized Kunsan’s newest capabilities including the PACAF command chief, visited Kunsan as part the importance of the role Wolf Pack Airmen Rapid Airfield Damage Assessment System of a three-day visit to the Peninsula, including play in ensuring regional security in conjunction and a hardened aircraft shelter construction bilateral engagements with Republic of Korea with the Republic of Korea Air Force. project. In addition, he learned about the key defense and military leaders, a visit to the - Continued on page 19 - INSIDE PAGE 6 PAGE 8 PAGE 22 Twins add ‘ammo’ to sibling rivalry 8th FW Airman finds his purpose at the Wolf Pack Korea’s BEST 5 Fall Foliage Sites PAGE 2 | C RIMSON S KY NEWS November 8, 2019 Crimson Sky Published by Seventh Air Force 7th Air Force Keeping the Pack Strong: Commanding General/Publisher Lt. Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach Public Affairs Officer/Editor Lt. Col. Omar Villarreal Editor/COR Your Chapel Team Park, Do Young By Staff Sgt. 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PAGE 3 | C RIMSON S KY nEWS November 8, 2019 Pacific Air Forces Commander visits Osan warriors Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces commander, visited the men and women of Osan Air Base, Republic of By Staff Sgt.