8th Tactical Fighter Wing (PACAF)

The 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, known as the "Wolf Pack," is a distinguished unit of the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) with a storied history dating back to its activation in 1948. During the Vietnam War, the wing became renowned for its combat effectiveness while operating out of Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, flying F-4 Phantom II aircraft on interdiction, air superiority, and close air support missions. Under the legendary leadership of Colonel Robin Olds, the 8th TFW achieved significant aerial victories and played a pivotal role in Operation Bolo, a successful effort to lure and destroy North Vietnamese MiGs. Today, the 8th Fighter Wing is based at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, and continues its legacy of readiness and deterrence with modern F-16 Fighting Falcons.