Leading the Charge...STAMPEDE!
The 51st Fighter Wing provides combat ready forces for close air support, air strike control, forward air control-airborne, combat search and rescue, counter air and fire, and interdiction in the defense of the Republic of Korea. The wing executes military operations to bed-down, maintain and employ follow on forces for the combined arms base that includes three major flying tenants and large multiservice fighting units. The 51st FW was activated on Aug. 10, 1948 at Naha AB, Okinawa, and was redesignated as the 51st Fighter Interceptor Wing on Feb. 10, 1950. During its 63-year history, the 51st FW has been redesignated six times; and located at six different bases in the Pacific Theater. As a new member of the Osan community we welcome you and at the same time thank you. We thank you for bringing your skill and knowledge and for helping to make Osan just a bit more valuable.