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  • SNIFL if you have a sniffle

    Since so many servicemembers are stationed unaccompanied here, there is one Mustang who is taking the time to give the gift of goodwill and good health. Capt. Bethany Shana, Osan's Military Equal Opportunity officer, knows that good old fashioned cold and flu remedies have always included chicken noodle soup. That's why she started the Soup Needed
  • OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Airman Adam Smith, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron readiness apprentice, shows spouses how to wear the gas masks they were issued during the Airmen and Family Readiness Spouse Orientation Feb. 9. During the orientation, spouses meet with base leadership, learn about noncombatant evacuation operations, Korean culture and various base services available to them. The next orientation is March 2. To sign up, call 784-5440. (U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brok McCarthy)

    Welcome to Osan, here's your gas mask

  • OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Dylan Shipley, Justin Stewart, and Megan Pina (inset) listen as Barney the School bus teaches about school bus safety Feb. 13 at Osan American Elementary School. The children are in Mrs. Deb Alcott's kindergarten class. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chad Strohmeyer)

    Lessons from the bus

  • OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Patrons of the Osan Officers’ Spouses’ Club’s Wild West Night enjoy a game of craps Feb. 3. (Photo by Maj. Frank Schreiber)

    Wild West Night huge success

    The casino tables are packed up and the can-can girls have gone back home, but the 27th Annual Wild West Night is still the talk of the town. With 567 cowboys and cowgirls in attendance, the WWN made a record-breaking $16,900. This is a $2,500 increase from last year. The Osan Officers' Spouses' Club hosted the western-themed casino night Feb. 3 at

  • Story of 'Bayonet Hill,' Korean War turning point

    In late January 1951, the 8th Army was ready to go on the offensive against the weakening North Koreans and Chinese enemy forces here. Gen. Matthew Ridgeway sent the 27th Infantry "Wolfhounds" to Osan to prepare for Operation Thunderbolt. Army Capt. Lewis Millett commanded Easy Company, part of the 27th Infantry, through a frozen rice patty near
  • SUWON, Republic of Korea -- Maj. Mary Brookins and a group of Airmen from Osan Air Base visit Mae Sun Elementary School in September. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael O'Connor)

    Airmen to teach English through USO

    This spring Osan will start a new program to help improve English language skills in Korean children by allowing them to spend time with Airmen in their school classrooms. Units on base will adopt a school and Airmen will have the chance to teach two Saturday classes per month for an entire semester using a program created by the United Services
  • OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Tech. Sgt. Kaleah Hodges (left), cheerleading coach for the Youth Center Sports Program, instructs the girls in how to do the "pyramid." The cheerleading squad is for girls from 9-12 years old. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Rojek)

    Youth Center sports are 'f-u-n - fun'

    Unlike stateside bases, where there are myriad opportunities for kids to get out and about, it can be challenging to find off-base activities for youth accompanying their parents overseas. The 51st Services Squadron knows this, and through the Youth Center Sports Program it has come up with a way to help military children stay busy and keep

  • PACAF award winners announced

    Congratulations to the 607th Air Intelligence Squadron for being named the Outstanding AIS/IOS/IS Intelligence Unit of the Year.Congratulations to the 51st Fighter Wing Protocol office for receiving the George Washington Award for Protocol Excellence. Congratulations 51st Services Squadron Pacific Air Force Winners: -  PACAF Golf Program of the
  • OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- First Lt. Brad Matherne, a 36th Fighter Squadron pilot, talks to two cadets from the Republic of Korea Air Force Academy Wednesday. While they were visiting Osan, they saw the 5th Reconnaissance Squadron, 36th FS and 35th Air Defense Artillery patriot batteries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eunique Stevens)

    ROKAF cadets visit Osan

  • Staying sparkly white

    February is National Children's Dental Health Month. The dental profession traditionally takes this opportunity to promote the benefits of healthy eating habits and prevention of tooth decay and periodontal disease. However, this year I would like to review two popular cosmetic dental procedures and their long-term benefits and potential negative
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