51st MDG dental clinic sparks smiles during National Children’s Dental Health Month

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 51st Medical Group dental clinic visit Osan Elementary School for National Children's Dental Health Month at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 23, 2024. The visit was part of an initiative to teach children about the importance of dental hygiene in a fun and

Operation lifeline: 51st MDG conducts mass casualty training

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 51st Medical Group participate in a mass casualty training event during Beverly Midnight 24-1 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 1, 2024. The 51st MDG medics prepare daily for any contingencies if and when they occur, with the foremost priority being

51st MDG Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Jennifer Vecchione, 51st Medical Group outgoing commander, renders the final salute to her group during a change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 12, 2023. The 51st MDG maintains and ensures medical readiness for contingencies by providing

Being your Authentic Self

When U.S. Air Force Capt. H. Marleen Johnson, 51st Medical Group public health element chief, joined the military, she was worried if she would be accepted as a queer service member.

51st OMRS Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Jennifer Vecchione, left, 51st Medical Group commander, presents a Meritorious Service Medal to Lt. Col. Shannon Hunt, 51st Operational Medical Readiness Squadron outgoing commander, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 8, 2023. The MSM is a military decoration awarded by

51st MDG trains on the TK2

As part of a Pacific Air Forces initiative, 51st Medical Group installation medical all hazard response (IMAHR) teams were trained on the deployment and operation of the Tent Kit 2 (TK2) expeditionary medical support shelter system. Instructors, visiting from the 354th Medical Group, Eielson Air

Osan Mental Health Flight sets sights on new targeted care program

Enabling easier access to care that is specific to the needs of Osan servicemembers and their families is the goal of the 51st Operational Medical Readiness Squadron (OMRS) mental health flight.

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,

U.S. Air Force Family and Samsung Seoul Hospital Celebrate Discharge of Triplets From NICU

SAMSUNG SEOUL HOSPITAL, Republic of Korea — Two premature triplets born to a U.S. Air Force family assigned to Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea were finally released from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Samsung Seoul Hospital after five months of care, while the third receives additional

Osan WIT evaluates Emergency Responders