Photo of Airmen, U.S. Air Force aircraft participate in an aircraft generation training event.

OSAN AIR BASE NEWS

  • 51st MXG hosts annual Load Crew Competition

    U.S. Airmen from the 51st Maintenance Group compete in the annual Load Crew Competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 19, 2024. This competition provides a hands-on opportunity for Airmen to refine their technical expertise and build comradery. (U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman

  • 51st MXS metals technicians forge the fight

    51st Fighter Wing metals technicians hone their machinist and welding skills at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 22, 2023. From repairing essential aircraft components to creating parts from scratch, metals technicians play a critical role in the functioning of 51st Fighter Wing aircraft.

  • 51st FW soars with allies in CS23

    U.S. Air Force pilots and maintainers assigned to the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, participated in Commando Sling 23, a PACAF-sponsored field training exercise at Paya Lebar Air Base, Singapore, Nov. 6-24, 2023.

  • Osan F-16s depart for bilateral Cope Taufan 23 support

    U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron prepare to taxi the runway for takeoffs as part of Cope Taufan 23 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 18, 2023. CTFN23 is a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored routine bilateral training exercise conducted in Malaysia with

  • 36th FS Launches F-16s

    U.S. Air Force Maj. David Brady, 36th Fighter Squadron pilot, conducts a pre-flight check on an F-16 Fighting Falcon before take-off at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 30, 2023. Preflight checks ensure aircraft are properly configured for the wide array of training sorties flown within the

  • Kunsan’s Wolf Pack arrives at Osan

    U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 80th Fighter Squadron, Kunsan Air Base, are towed into hangars after landing at Osan AB, Republic of Korea, March 22, 2023. The aircraft temporarily relocated to Osan AB while their flightline undergoes major infrastructure repairs. (U.S. Air

  • Black fighter pilot overcomes childhood doubts, serves in the sky

    U.S. Air Force Capt. Gerrod Smith, 36th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, poses for a photo at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 16, 2022. Smith joined the Air Force as a judge advocate, believing it was the highest path he could become as a Black Airman. After trying out a flight

  • Osan Airmen train day and night at Daegu

    Osan Airmen participated in a simulated deployment to Daegu Air Base, Republic of Korea, during a week-long training event to test their ability to conduct contingency operations in the defense of the ROK. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

  • Lining up for a hot-pit refuel

    A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II, 25th Fighter Squadron, receives a hot-pit refuel at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 9, 2023. To support Osan’s high operational-tempo mission, the fuels service center operates 24 hours with members on-call for emergency refueling or maintenance support.

  • 36th Fighter Squadron practices close air support

    U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron participated in close air support (CAS) training over Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea, Dec. 20, 2022. CAS, used in offensive and defensive operations, is used to suppress, neutralize or disrupt enemy forces in close proximity

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