by by Senior Airman Armando A. Schwier-Morales
8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
11/28/2013 - KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- The
8th Fighter Wing Wolf Pack took resiliency to a new level Nov. 27,
2013, sidestepping the Power Point slides, and getting Airmen to
volunteer in the local community.
"We could have spent this day going over briefings on budgeting, finance
and talking about relationship issues," said Col. S. Clinton Hinote,
8th Fighter Wing commander. "These are good things, but they are
available to us all year. We decided to do something different for
Resiliency Day."
A large portion of the Wolf Pack helped at local libraries, women's
shelters, elementary schools, kimchee farms and retirement homes in and
around Gunsan City, Republic of Korea.
"We decided that the best way to build resiliency is to get outside our
own little worlds and do something for someone else," said Hinote.
The day was spent cleaning, shoveling, raking, farming and making
traditional food for the needy and homeless. According to one Airman,
who is missing his third holiday season with his family, the experience
was enjoyable and rewarding.
"I've been laughing all day and having fun," said Airman 1st Class Jacob
Gagnon, 8th Maintenance Squadron. "It's definitely something different.
Being away from family for the upcoming holidays is going to be tough. I
definitely think that being resilient and being able to handle that is a
big part of doing what we do."
The Wolf Pack focused on the well-being of others as part of becoming
resilient. After a day's work of supporting the local community, Airmen
ended their not-so-standard day by sharing memories and experiences with
their Wolf Pack family.
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