7Th AF Vice Commander Visits Wolf Pack
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Peninsula - Wide U.S. Air Force Newspaper Volume 11, Issue 22 July 26, 2019 http://www.7af.pacaf.af.mil U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Eaglin (third from the left), 7th Air Force vice commander, poses for a photo with 8th Fighter Wing and 38th Fighter Group leadership at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 12, 2019. Eaglin went on an immersion tour at Kunsan, to see first-hand the capabilities the Wolf Pack and Republic of Korea Air Force bring to the table. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Edwards) 7th AF vice commander visits Wolf Pack By Staff Sgt. Joshua Edwards goals for the visit to Kunsan and by ensuring that they know that I think a lot of people look at “fight 8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs the 8th FW? every Airman is strategic and we, tonight” and think that should be as Airmen, need to be ambassadors our first priority, because readiness KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Gen. Eaglin: My goals for this for the U.S., so we can be a strong certainly is. I think the other thing Korea -- Brig. Gen. David Eaglin, visit are to get out and see the part of the alliance. everyone needs to understand 7th Air Force vice commander, Airmen that are getting after the is that if we can be really sharp visited the 8th Fighter Wing for an mission each and every day. I want What are the 7th AF and ready, we will dissuade any orientation tour July 12. to thank them for their sacrifices priorities? adversary aggression against us. During his visit, he shared his and encourage them to continue It really underpins our deterrence thoughts with 8th Fighter Wing working to be as good as they can Gen. Wilsbach has four priorities posture so that is why we want to Public Affairs. at their part of the mission. At the that we are getting after in the 7th be ready to fight tonight. same time, I want to strengthen Air Force. Public Affairs: What are your the alliance with the host nation, The first is ready to fight tonight. - Continued on page 10 - INSIDE PAGE 3 PAGE 6 PAGE 21 MND hosts cultural tour for U.S. service members Andersen partakes in Guam’s 75th Liberation Day 5 BEST Summer Vacation Spots in the City PAGE 2 | C RIMSON S KY NEWS July 26, 2019 Crimson Sky Published by Seventh Air Force 7th Air Force Commanding General/Publisher Lt. Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach Air Force pilot flies HH-60W Public Affairs Officer/Editor Lt. Col. Omar Villarreal Editor/COR Park, Do Young for first time Editor/Staff Writer Master Sgt. Elizabeth Anschutz 51st Fighter Wing Commander Col. John F. Gonzales Public Affairs Officer Capt. Lauren Woods Staff Writers Tech. Sgt. Matt Davis Staff Sgt. Ramon A. Adelan Staff Sgt. James L. Miller Staff Sgt. Sergio A. Gamboa Staff Sgt. Greg Nash 8th Fighter Wing Commander Col. John W. Bosone Public Affairs Officer Capt. Alexandra Stormer Staff Writers Technical Sgt. 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PAGE 3 | C RIMSON S KY July 26, 2019 nEWS U.S. service members stationed around the Korean Peninsula wear traditional Korean clothing while exploring Jeonju traditional village, Republic of Korea, July 9, 2019. More than 50 Soldiers, Marines and Airmen participated in the three-day tour hosted by the Ministry of National Defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mackenzie Mendez) MND hosts cultural tour for U.S. service members By Staff Sgt. Mackenzie Mendez 8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- The Republic of Korea Ministry of National Defense hosted a three-day Korean culture tour for more than 50 U.S. military personnel, July 9 – July 11. The Korean MND has been organizing tours since 1972, giving numerous opportunities for U.S. military personnel stationed all over the Korean peninsula to learn more about the vast history and unique culture of their host nation. “These tours provide U.S. service members with an opportunity to immerse themselves in Korean culture and share their experiences with their friends and family,” said Lee Kyun, Ministry of National Defense spiritual force and cultural affairs director. “It’s important to educate our U.S. partners on Korean tradition and culture while also maintaining a great partnership between them and the Republic of Korea.” The tour included a visit to Jeonju traditional village, giving military members the opportunity to explore the village while wearing Hanbok, More than 50 U.S. service members prepare to cook chili paste and tokbokki, a Korean street food dish made of rice cakes, fish cakes, vegetables, chili paste and broth, during a tour at Sunchang the traditional Korean clothing worn during the Gochujang village, Republic of Korea, July 9, 2019. The service members received hands-on training Joseon dynasty.