An official website of the United States government
Here's how you know
A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
A lock (lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

News Search

  • 51st Civil Engineer Squadron tests mobile aircraft arresting system

    The 36th Fighter Squadron assisted in testing a Mobile Aircraft Arresting System’s (MAAS) during a week-long training event at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 12, 2022. The F-16 Fighting Falcon tested the MAAS’ functionality by taxiing at a highspeed and latching on to the system causing the

  • Osan Airbase trains on the Alternate Landing Strip

    The 36th Fighter Squadron conducted take-offs on an alternate landing strip (ALS) prior flying a training sortie at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 14, 2022. When the ALS is activated, the taxiway can become an active air strip. This reallocation of flightline space ensures that aircraft can

  • 51st CES firefighters train to rescue at night

    51st Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, don their fire gear during a fire response training scenario at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 14, 2022. Firefighters responded to a simulated fire and were expected to identify the fire, clear all rooms, and account for all personnel. (U.S. Air

  • 51st CES firefighters bug-out during training

    U.S. Air Force Firefighters assigned to the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron (CES), conducts a fire response training scenario at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 14, 2022. During the training the 51st CES firefighters were evaluated by the Wing Inspection Team, who assessed their ability to

  • Fighter Squadrons take to the Skies

    The 36th and 25th Fighter Squadron takes off from Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 13, 2022, prior to a simulated mortar attack during a training scenario. The training scenario assessed fighter squadrons and fighter generation squadrons’ ability to launch aircraft under realistic threat

  • Osan first responders react to simulated mass casualty event

    During a mass casualty response training at Osan Air Base, 51st Fighter Wing first responders were tested on their abilities to assess and care for simulated trauma victims with various injuries. Trauma victims were positioned throughout the area for first responders to assess their injuries,

  • 36th and 25th FS perform night ops

    The 25th and 36th Fighter Squadrons take off for night sorties at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 14, 2022. Night sorties train pilots in nighttime operations and enable pilots to utilize strategies to increase their lethality in combat situations.

  • 51st SFS trains to protect Osan

    During a “Defend the Base” training scenario, 51st Security Forces Squadron members acting as opposing forces utilized drones to test Airmen's ability to spot and respond to enemy movements and tactics. The training scenario is part of a week-long training event that assessed the 51st Fighter Wings

  • 51st FSS Airmen discover UXO and practice TCCC

    51st Force Support Squadron Airmen discover simulated unexploded ordnance (UXO) and a simulated trauma victim during a post-attack reconnaissance sweep as part of a base-wide training event at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 14, 2022.

  • Osan turns up the heat during fire training

    The 51st Civil Engineer Squadron and the 51st Operational Medical Readiness Squadron participated in a fire response scenario at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 12, 2022, in support of a wing training event. The scenario tested 51st CES Firefighter’s abilities to retrieve, treat, and