![]() ![]() I think we have a very good group of crew chiefs going that'll be able to keep the jets running in the sky." MC rate means mission capable rate, so pretty much all of our jets are very mission capable. "I think right now we're above a 90 'MC' rate. "I think we as a squadron are very prepared," said Airman 1st Class Samuel Clark, 8th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief. Some of that training began here at Kunsan in preparation for the exercise, showcasing a team effort by Wolf Pack personnel to prepare those departing. In addition to the flying operations, RF-A provides training for deployed maintenance and support personnel in sustainment of large-force deployed air operations. "The Juvats (80th FS) will participate with the other coalition aircraft and be part of the strike package that will interdict and take on the red-air assets simulating the enemy out there," added Laansma. The JPARC provides a realistic training environment and allows commanders to train for full spectrum engagements, ranging from individual skills to complex, large-scale joint engagements. RF-A is conducted on the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex with air operations flown primarily out of Eielson Air Force Base and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. "It's some of the best ranges, best flying and best training we get to do, so it's a great opportunity to go out there and practice all the skills that we use and better ourselves." Dean Laansma, 80th Fighter Squadron assistant director of operations and chalk commander for the departure. "It's a great opportunity to learn and train," said Maj. Additionally, the training allows them to exchange tactics, techniques and procedures while improving interoperability. Throughout the course of its operations, RF-A will enable joint and international units to sharpen their combat skills by flying simulated combat sorties in a realistic threat environment. As partners in the most successful bilateral alliances in the free world, 8th FW and Republic of Korea Air Force units participating in RED FLAG-Alaska will take our cooperation to new heights." "By building our partner nations' capabilities and interoperability, we bring greater strength to the region across the full range of military operations. "Theater security cooperation is a critical role for the Wolf Pack and PACAF," added Ekman. forces with peacetime and contingency access. Theater security cooperation is one of five PACAF lines of operation and includes all activities PACAF Airmen carry out with allies and partners to build relationships, build allied and partner nation capabilities for self-defense and coalition operations, and provide U.S. "Participating in this theater security cooperation engagement helps us refine our combat capabilities as well as strengthen our longstanding partnerships." "RED FLAG-Alaska provides Wolf Pack Airmen the unique opportunity for joint and coalition training in a realistic threat environment," said Col. continued commitment to the Asia-Pacific. RED FLAG exercises are also vital to maintaining peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region and conducting the training in Alaska signifies U.S. ![]() While the 8th FW fights in place, the exercise helps pilots, support, and maintenance personnel hone the skills demanded by the Wolf Pack's "Fight Tonight" mission. RED FLAG also provides training for units preparing for an air expeditionary force tasking. Wolf Pack Airmen will actively take part in the PACAF exercise, which is focused on improving the combat readiness of U.S. KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea - Approximately 200 Airmen and a dozen F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 8th Fighter Wing departed for RED FLAG-Alaska, a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise, taking place from Aug. ![]()
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