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  • OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Staff Sgt. Michael Schwanke stands behind a bar with 675 pounds, the same amount of weight he lifted at the 8th Army powerlifting competition. In order to get that much weight on a bar, 14 45-pound plates were added. Through years of workout, he has developed a 47 inch chest, 18.5 inch biceps and 29.5 inch thighs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael O'Connor)

    World-class powerlifter at Osan

    Have you ever heard that heated discussion between guys in the gym, "I can bench more than you can," well chances are, one Osan Airman will win that argument every time. Staff Sgt. Michael P. Schwanke, 51st Communications Squadron wideband technician, is currently ranked 16th in the National Power Lifting Rankings for the 242 pounds weight class.
  • OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Senior Airman Jesse Coleman, 607th Combat Communications Squadron, prepares one of the tactical satellites to be torn down Wednesday after it has been able to communicate with other satellites around the peninsula. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eunique Stevens)

    Comm warriors keep Osan talking

    Several members of 7th Air Force's 607th Combat Communications Squadron deployed to Osan from Camp Humphreys for an exercise that ran from Nov. 30 to Thursday. The exercise lasted about one week, and was designed to train Airmen in providing communications support during times of war. "If all base communications are knocked out, there still has to

  • Osan rules of the road

    Whether you are authorized to drive a privately owned vehicle or a government motor vehicle during your assignment to Osan Air Base, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to surmise available parking on Osan is a hot commodity. At Osan, there's just over 6,000 parking spaces scattered throughout the base including common use areas, living quarters and

  • Reduce the 'Holida Blues'

    The holiday blues are caused by many factors: increased stress and fatigue, unrealistic expectations, over-commercialization and the inability to be with one's family. The increased demands of shopping, parties, and the deadlines to mail packages also contribute to these feelings of tension. People may also feel pressured to be merry by friends and

  • Big Brother's watching ... and protecting

    It's kind of like the novel "1984." Big Brother really is watching ... but this time, he's helping to keep the members of Osan safe. The high-tech Integrated Base Defense Security System is a suite of intrusion detection sensors which uses specialized equipment to survey both the base security zone and interior of Osan. Using IBDSS gives the base

  • Twenty-five Airmen receive Articles 15

    When commanders decide to impose nonjudicial punishment, they have a variety of types of punishment from which to choose. For enlisted members, that list generally includes a reduction in rank, forfeiture of pay, restriction (for example, to the base or from the clubs), extra duties and a reprimand. At some Air Force bases, correctional custody is
  • OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Senior Airman Rick Rosales, 51st Dental Squadron, performs his winning number "Mercy Said No" to capture the title as First Place Male Vocalist during the Air Force Worldwide Talent contest Nov. 5-13. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Chris Burch)

    Osan Airman selected for Tops in Blue

    Not many people can say they are the best at anything in the Air Force, but one Osan Airman can claim he is, at least for this year. Senior Airman Rick Rosales, 51st Dental Squadron, received the Rodger Award, first place, for Male Vocalists when competing in San Antonio, Texas, at the Tops in Blue annual Worldwide Talent Contest Nov. 5 to 13. "The

  • Osan to sort it, bag it, drop it

    Sort it, bag it and drop it -- that is the goal of the new Osan Solid Waste Diversion and Recycling Program that will start Wednesday. This purpose of the Air Force Solid Waste Diversion and Recycling Program is to: - Divert solid waste from landfills and incinerators through reuse, recycling, composting, mulching or donating. - Ensure integrated
  • 607th Air Communications Squadron

    607th ACOMS takes football championshiop

    The Team Osan flag football season came to an end Monday at the Osan American High School football field following an exciting season. The 607th Air and Space Communications Squadron was victorious after narrowly defeating the 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron #2 team 13 to 7. In the first half, both teams had their game faces on, neither defense

  • Airmen ski, snowboard Korean-style

    Twenty-two Airmen from Osan and Kunsan met on the slopes at Yong Pyong Ski Resort in Gangwon Province Dec. 8 through Saturday. In all, 68 U.S. Forces Korea servicemembers took part in a two-day ski and snowboarding trip sponsored by the Korea-America Good Neighbor Society. The trip is one of the many ways in which organizations throughout the
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