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  • Master Sgt. Daniel Murphy, 51st Operations Support Squadron weather flight chief (front) and Staff Sgt. Kevin Waters, 51st OSS weather craftsman (center), observe live data of sensor information and model forecast products on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, September 10, 2020. During typhoon season on the Korean peninsula, members of the weather flight work together to gather accurate data to inform commanders, aircrew, and base agencies on expected and impending weather conditions that can cause life threatening damage or the destruction of private and government property. (U.S. Air force photo by Senior Airman Denise Jenson)

    Come rain or shine, 51st OSS weather flight stays ready

    To combat Mother Nature’s downpour from Typhoon’s Bavi and Maysak, the 51st Operations Support Squadron Weather Flight used their specialized meteorology skills to weather the storm and safeguard Team Osan.
  • Cindy Badger's mother joins in on a videochat with Chang-hi Lee, a former foreign exchange student, during a reunion at Suwon, South Korea, May 17, 2020. Chang was a former foreign exchange student who stayed with Cindy and her family when she was just eight years old. After Chang moved back to South Korea, the families lost touch for 25 years, but were miraculously able to reconnect when the Badger's made a military move out to South Korea. (Courtesy photo)

    Lifelong friends reunite after 25 years

    Life for Cindy Washburn was always a world expedition away within every corner of her household. One day she could be learning about Central American culture in the living room, hearing European accents in the front yard or tasting Asian cuisines at the dinner table. Although she’s an American from a U.S. Air Force family, many of these cultural experiences came through compassion and not by way of travelling.
  • Water simulating a fuel spill rushes out of a water buffalo tank, signaling the start of the fuel spill exercise at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, October 18, 2019. Multiple agencies like Bioenvironmental Engineering, Fire Department and Security Forces cooperate to plan and train for fuel spill incidents on an annual basis to increase their standard of readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Bugenig)

    Osan’s annual fuel spill training increases standard of readiness

    A spigot is turned, a top hatch pops open, and water begins to spill from a water buffalo across a flat concrete pad. The water simulates fuel spilling from a large containment facility, kicking off an exercise Oct. 18 at Osan Air Base that requires several base agencies to respond.
  • Captain James Henry, 694th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group chaplain, (far left), Staff Sgt. Marcus Walker, 694th ISR religious affairs airman, (left), Tech. Sgt. Jin Lee, 694th ISRG medical technician, (middle), Master Sgt. Aaron Hurd, 694th ISRG mental health technician, (right), and Capt. Ryan Montanari, 694th ISRG psychologist, (far right) all make up the Airman Resiliency Team at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, and are tasked with the overall mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing of more than 500 Airmen and family members. In previous years, it had been noted that Airmen that worked in the intelligence career field were among the highest risk of suicide or suicide attempts, and this alarming trend led to the development of ARTs being imbedded in ISR groups across the Air Force as a constant resource for these Airmen. The teams consist of a mental health technician, a psychologist, chaplain, religious affairs Airman and a medical technician. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Denise M. Jenson)

    Airman Resiliency Team: a light in the dark

    Across the U.S. Air Force, there are many career fields that provide mission critical support around-the-clock. Perhaps one of the most demanding careers is the world of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.
  • Help yourself then help someone else. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Staff Sgt. Amber Grimm)

    Suicide prevention: raising self-awareness at Osan

    Over the past five years, the Air Force has experienced an increase in suicides. To combat this and in recognition of September being National Suicide Awareness month, Team Osan has dedicated this time to raising awareness about the issues of suicide prevention, educating Airmen about available resources and about how we can all be good wingmen by
  • A 36th Fighter Squadron F-16C “Fighting Falcon”, prepares to launch on Osan Air Base, South Korea, July 22, 2015. The 36th FS has a 90-year history in the Air Force, where they flew 21 different types of aircraft, received 22 unit citations, and accumulated 24 service and campaign streamers since World War I. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kristin High)

    36th FS continues its legacy

    They are one of the oldest fighting squadrons in the Air Force with more than 90 years of history. These "Fighting Fiends" have flown 21 different types of aircraft; received 22 unit citations and 24 service and campaign streamers since World War I.The 36th Fighter Squadron originated in Kelly Field, Texas, and has relocated to Selfridge Field,
  • Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody, speaks to members of Team Osan at an all call July 2, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. As the Air Force's highest ranking enlisted Airman, Cody used the all call as an opportunity to share his insight about the USFK/ROK partnership, force management, the launch of the new enlisted performance reports, and other concerns. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton/Released)

    CMSAF visits ROK, discusses regional partnerships

    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody visited three major U.S. military bases throughout the Republic of Korea, from June 30 to July 3.During his visit, Cody met with Airmen and Soldiers to discuss morale, welfare, and the unique partnership between the ROK military and the US Forces Korea."Having this strong alliance, this relationship
  • Staff Sgt. Fernado Andres-Miguel, 694th Intelligence Support Squadron knowledge operations manager, and Staff Sgt. Thomas Comerford, 7th Air Force NCO in charge of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance combat plans and exercise, practice folding an American flag during Honor Guard practice at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 30, 2014. The folding of the flag ceremony is one of the ceremonies performed during retirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Lancaster)

    Osan Honor Guard salutes veterans

    Honoring service member, past and present, is the foundation of what Veteran's day is all about. The Honor Guard does this each and every day when they do their different details.On Veteran's Day, Americans give tribute to members of the U.S. armed forces who have served and are currently serving. They honor the many sacrifices the armed forces
  • Airman 1st Class Andrew Riesenberger, a 51st Civil Engineer Squadron engineering technician, runs around the soccer field Sept. 9, 2014, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Riesenberger prefers to run alone, and has a set regimen in order to prepare for races. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Barreiro/Released)

    Different Strides: PACAF runners take intersecting trails to victory

    An only child from Mankato, Minnesota, Staff Sgt. Joshua Johnson likes to socialize while running. Airman 1st Class Andrew Riesenberger, from Wilmington, Delaware, the youngest of three children, likes to run alone. Despite this contrast, Johnson and Riesenberger earned spots with four other Pacific Air Forces Airmen to represent PACAF in the Air
  • A view of the famous granite peaks of the Sobaeksanmaek Mountains, pictured here June 17, 2014, Songnisan National Park, Chungcheongbuk Province, Republic of Korea. The fog and haze limited the visibility of the mountains, however it provide some protection from the hot sun. (Courtesy photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Johnson)

    Travel Feature: Songnisan National Park

    When talking with family and friends about your time in Korea what do you tell them? Many of my favorite stories and memories are when I experience Korea's vast, natural landscape and wilderness.A couple friends of mine and I took advantage of a day off together and jumped into a car with the GPS set for Songnisan National Park. We heard great
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