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  • Digital art graphic created on Nov. 10, 2020 to honor the veterans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Branden Rae)

    Veterans Day Message from 51st FW CC

    I am honored to serve with you.  Thank you for your service, sacrifice, professionalism… and for Leading The Charge!
  • Two Airmen Pose with the Osan Energy Cup

    Energy Cup challenges Team Osan

    To commemorate Energy Action month, the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron is challenging Team Osan to find the best energy conservation solutions during the 5th Annual Energy Cup competition.

  • Power of a photo

    On a gritty day filled with smoke and gunfire, a war correspondent and his team of combat photographers hiked up the steep mountain with determination in their eyes. Reaching the summit, he finds out the battle is over, but he still had time for one last photo. He placed a sandbag and a pile of rocks down, stood on top, adjusted his camera and

  • Commentary - Leadership: caring vs. checking the box

    When I heard Osan’s leaders are making it a priority to organize more professional development opportunities in an effort to develop leaders at all levels, I leaped at the opportunity to attend a professional development course.

  • Commentary - Alcohol Awareness Month

    April is national Alcohol Awareness Month. According to the CDC, excessive alcohol use causes about 88,000 deaths each year in the U.S. For most individuals moderate amounts of alcohol is not harmful, but the U.S. National Library of Medication notes that 18 million Americans are currently living with an alcohol use disorder. Drinking alcohol increases the risk of cancers of the mouth, esophagus, pharynx, larynx, liver, and breast. Alcoholism is a disease that is chronic, just like diabetes and can be fatal if no treatment is sought.
  • Republic of Korea Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Jung, Samuel speaks with Yi, Chong Kun and Pak, Yong Hui, 51st Fighter Wing public affairs community relations liaisons, about the Yeonpyeong Sea Battles and the attack on ROK Navy ship Cheonan at the ROK Navy 2nd Fleet Command in Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do Province on Feb. 26, 2016. The incidents are some of the recent attacks Republic of Korea from North Korea patrols. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristin High/Released)

    Exploring Korea: Reality of freedom

    Being here in public affairs, our office sometimes takes trips to visit historical monuments to help us better understand the mission in South Korea. For me, the trips have all been eye opening, but more-so on a “this happened in the past” type of feel. Although I’ve had some pretty emotional experiences, nothing compared to my visit to the Republic of Korea’s Navy 2nd Fleet Command located in Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do Province.

  • Suicide prevention through Wingman concept

    Thank you for being great wingmen.  Thank you for taking the time to ask your peers how they are doing, for following up and demonstrating that you care.  Suicide prevention does not occur inside the walls of the medical group or the mental health flight.  It occurs in the dorms, in the Songtan Entertainment District and at the food court at the
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