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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. Joshua Edwards thoughts of suicide, the conversation This provides additional time for a Editor/Staff Writer still falls under confidentiality,” service member to seek help. Master Sgt. Elizabeth Anschutz 8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs said Maj. Thomas Fussell, 8th “I want to remind them, that 51st Fighter Wing KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of FW chaplain. “What we will do, their spirit is important to the Air Commander Korea -- Most service members as trained professionals, is try to Force, and there is someone to help Col. John F. Gonzales know the chapel offers worship understand what they are going them walk through their life,” said Public Affairs Officer Capt. Lauren Woods services on Sundays and bible through and help them come up Simmons. “We do our wellness studies, while providing a safe place with a plan for the future. We will visits, go spend time with the Staff Writers Tech. Sgt. Matt Davis to pray no matter what religion they also try to work with them to seek younger Airmen, anything we can Staff Sgt. Ramon A. Adelan Staff Sgt. James L. Miller believe in, but they also offer so additional help from mental health.” do to let them know they are not Staff Sgt. Sergio A. Gamboa much more. To be able to aid service members alone. We want to help them and Staff Sgt. Greg Nash “Resiliency for us, as you speak in their time of need, each chaplain get them through the tough times.” 8th Fighter Wing to the four pillars, falls into the goes through the Applied Suicide The chapel also provides several Commander spiritual side,” said Capt. Thomas Intervention Skills Training, and opportunities for social interaction Col. Tad D. Clark Simmons, 8th Fighter Wing many chaplains take additional with its Sunday congregations and Public Affairs Officer chaplain. “As chaplains to help counselling courses in other areas. weekend dinners. Capt. Alexandra Stormer Airmen fulfill this pillar, we remind This two day course covers a “There is more to going to church Staff Writers Technical Sgt. Joshua Arends people that the principles, values variety topics including identifying than becoming spiritually fit,” said Staff Sgt. Mackenzie Mendez and beliefs that they have are valid a person with suicidal thoughts, Fussell. “It helps people who are Staff Sgt. Joshua Edwards Staff Sgt. Anthony Hetlage and that they Senior Airman Stefan Alvarez are significant This Air Force newspaper is an authorized and important publication for members of the Department of Defense. Contents of Crimson Sky bi-Weekly are in a way that not necessarily official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, Department of Defense, or can make Department of the Air Force. 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The Crimson Sky in, whether it’s a religion or Star checks. congregation is a great place for www.7af.pacaf.af.mil Wars, or whatever rocks your boat. Members seeking counselling people to intermingle with each I’m here to validate them, and give services can speak with a chaplain other.” them the time to pursue in wellness about a variety of issues including Chaplains are available 24/7 across the board.” relationship problems or workplace if someone is seeking help. 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Once information about chapel services, For all submitted items include a point of confidential and cannot be used that person talks it out, it seems the please refer to the Wolf Pack Wire. contact name and telephone number. All items are subject to editing for content and to insure in a court of law or be shared tension for that individual is greatly they conform with DoD guidelines. Seventh Air with mental health, or with the reduced.” Editor’s Note: This is the fourth Force Public Affairs and the Crimson Sky bi- weekly staff are located at Seventh Air Force individual’s chain of command. To help individuals and check article in a series designed to Osan Air Base. For information, call Commercial “Even if someone comes to us and morale, chaplains will often visit highlight helping agencies and 0505-784-4709 or DSN 315-784-4709. we discover they’ve been having with different units across base. resiliency at Kunsan Air Base. 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