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

OSAN AIR BASE NEWS

  • 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.

  • Dirt Boyz lay the foundation for the 51st FW

    They're known as the Dirt Boyz, a title that resonates with pride and excellence among the dedicated Airmen of the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and construction equipment flight. These Airmen play a crucial role behind the scenes, ensuring the 51st Fighter Wing is prepared and ready to

  • Metals technicians forge excellence for mission success

    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gregory Bailey, 51st Maintenance Squadron metals technician, operates an angle grinder at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 7, 2023. The expertise of metals technicians directly supports the 51st Fighter Wing's mission by enabling the swift repair and fabrication of

  • 25th FS stays ready to Fight Tonight

    A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron taxis to the runway at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 31, 2023. The 25th FS holds the distinction of being the foremost close air support fighter squadron on the Korean Peninsula. The A-10 excels in low-speed,

  • 51st Medical Group Change of Command

    The 51st Medical Group held a change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 12, 2021. Col. Michael Fea transferred command of the 51st MDG to Col. Jennifer Vecchione.

  • 607th Air Support Operations Group Change of Command

    The 607th Air Support Operations Group held a change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 22, 2021. Col. William Edmunds transferred command of the 607 ASOG to Col. Scott Morgan.

  • Sky’s The Limit: Marines trailblaze multiservice ATC program

    When two Marine air traffic controllers (ATC) faced a once in a lifetime opportunity to help safely operate the busiest airfield in the Republic of Korea (ROK), they eagerly accepted the challenge. The task paired Pennsylvania natives, Sgt. Adam Burse, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Japan,

  • Electronic Warfare: ten years in making

    For approximately a decade, members of the 51st Maintenance Squadron Electronic Warfare section searched for one integral part of an F-16 Fighting Falcon electronic countermeasure (ECM) pod. Not a detriment to mission success, the pod was cannibalized for parts in the interim.

Annual Consumer Report