Getting Started

Welcome to the Wolf Pack! Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, is home to the 8th Fighter Wing, known as the “Wolf Pack.” Located seven miles west of Gunsan City, the base is on the west coast of the peninsula near the Kum River estuary. The 8th Fighter Wing is the base’s host unit and is assigned to Seventh Air Force at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The numbered Air Force falls under Pacific Air Forces headquartered at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. The vision for the 8th Fighter Wing is to be “a resilient warfighting wing ready to deliver combat airpower at a moment’s notice; honoring our legacy by fostering an environment of teamwork, dignity, and respect; enhancing the Wolf Pack culture of innovation, compliance, and excellence…1-year tour with a 10-year vision.” Defend the Base, Accept Follow-On Forces, [and] Take the Fight North!

Throughout your tour, you’ll experience the fast-paced, readiness-focused atmosphere of Kunsan while having the opportunity to explore all that the Republic of Korea (ROK) has to offer. In the local area, you can enjoy, countless cafes, Korean markets, and year-round events. A short car, bus, or subway ride north will land you in the heart of Seoul, where you can experience the traditional culture of Korea or the new age, cutting edge technology that fills the city.

If the thrill of Korea’s most populated city isn’t for you, head south to Busan, the coastal city known for its beaches and mountains. Walk along Haeundae Beach and stop at Folk Square to play classic childhood games, or head to the mountains to explore true serenity in Buddhist temples and nature hikes. You can also head east to Seoraksan National Park to hike along winding river gorges to the top of Korea’s third tallest mountain. After the hike, take a walk along Gyeongpo Beach or hit the slopes at Yongpyeong Ski Resort. We promise you South Korea has something for everyone!

At first it may feel overwhelming, but you will quickly learn all the ins-and-outs of living in Korea and be an expert yourself. Your sponsor will help you settle in, and you’ll be part of the Wolf Pack in no time.

You will be assigned a sponsor from your unit to ease your transition. If you have not heard from a sponsor 90 days before your arrival, please contact 8fss.mps@us.af.mil to make contact.

Pre-Arrival Orientation:

Kunsan Military & Family Readiness Center provides a mandatory Korean Readiness Orientation (KRO) monthly 0730-1230, followed by an In-Processing Information Fair from 1330-1500. All 8 FW personnel are required to attend KRO to bolster operational and mission readiness in the armistice operating environment, to safeguard the vital relationship the United States enjoys with the Republic of Korea, and to meet our obligations more efficiently under the Mutual Defense Treaty and implementing agreements.

The purpose of this mandatory 3-day orientation consolidates activities into a singular event and provides a venue to complete all necessary PCS-related action while minimizing time away from the new unit of assignment and simultaneously enabling newly assigned members to integrate more quickly. Please consult with your CSS for registration.