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[email protected] STRIPESKOREA.COM FACEBOOK.COM/STRIPESPACIFIC FREE SUBMIT A PHOTO FOR THE COVER OF SE ONG Ha S nd-cr U afte - d fo D otw O P ea N AGE r S 1 in G 2-1 a 3 h Got a great shot of ip mainland Japan, Okinawa, Korea or a Guam? If so, submit it r and maybe it’ll end up e on the front page of a Welcome to the Pacific. Photo deadline: Jan. 15 For Kunsan airman, Facebook.com/StripesPacific life is for the dogs stripeskorea.com STORY AND PHOTOS BY community through the rescue and STAFF SGT. MACKENZIE MENDEZ, rehabilitation of animals. 8TH FIGHTER WING Master Sgt. Mason Bergeron, 8th Operations Support Squadron KUNSAN AIR BASE – The strength aircraft flight equipment flight of the Air Force comes from its chief, arrived at Kunsan Air Base, airmen; their dedication, commit- Republic of Korea, in March 2019. ment and passion to serve their Almost immediately, Bergeron be- country, support their local com- gan to notice a pattern of homeless munities and make a lasting differ- animals seeking shelter and food ence. At the Wolf Pack, one airman near Kunsan. is leading the charge to help make a lasting difference in his local SEE AIRMAN ON PAGE 4 Master Sgt. Mason Bergeron has recruited more than 150 active duty military members to volunteer at Gunsan Dog Land since arriving at Kunsan Air Base in March 2019. Courtesy photo 2 STRIPES KOREA A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION NOVEMBER 14 − NOVEMBER 27, 2019 Overcoming tough times Max D.