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  • U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Philip Hudson, 51st Fighter Wing command chief, puts out a simulated aircraft fire during an immersion tour with the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron Fire and Emergency Services flight at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 3, 2018. Leadership received the opportunity to try their hand at fighting both aircraft and structural fires. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kelsey Tucker)

    Trial by fire

    U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Philip Hudson, 51st Fighter Wing command chief, puts out a simulated aircraft fire during an immersion tour with the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron Fire and Emergency Services flight at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 3, 2018. Leadership received the opportunity to try their hand at fighting both aircraft and
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    3 obstacles that lead to heat illnesses

    The Mustangs of Osan Air Base are feeling the heat, with four Airmen being hospitalized in the last two weeks, but there are ways stay protected during a heat wave. To combat mild to severe heat-related illnesses and dehydration, local experts provide guidance to keep cool, whether enjoying summer activities or performing hard work outdoors.
  • Col. James T. Vinson accepts the guideon during the 51st Maintenance Group Change of Command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea July 20, 2018. Vinson was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in June of 1996. A career aircraft maintenance officer, he served in a variety of positions at Wing, Major Command, Headquarters Air Force, and Office of the Secretary of Defense levels. Vinson’s previous assignment was Military Deputy, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Supply Chain Integration in Washington D.C.

    51st MXG Changes Command

    A crowd of aircraft maintainers, weapons loaders and munitions Airmen gathered to say goodbye to the outgoing 51st Maintenance Group commander, Colonel Michael T. Hammond, and to say hello to their incoming 51st MXG commander, Colonel James T. Vinson during a change of command ceremony July 20, 2018.
  • Airman 1st Class Zachary Smith, 51st Medical Support Squadron commander’s support section technician, performs launch procedures for a Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 18, 2018. Smith participated in an Airman exchange in which he learned about the duties of a maintainer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ilyana A. Escalona)

    From pulling chocks to medical talks – One Team, One Fight

    The 51st Medical Support Squadron and the 51st Air Maintenance Squadron came together to participate in an Airman exchange initiative.The purpose of the initiative, created by Senior Master Sgt. Marcia Swenson, 51st MDSS superintendent, allows Airmen to step away from their day-to-day jobs to see what Airmen from different units do to contribute to
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    Osan Air Base: There's an app for that

    The Osan Air Base application is available for download on all mobile devices as of July 14, 2018. The app features an extensive phone directory to facilitate easy access to all the base’s units from your handheld device and much more.
  • Col. William Betts, 51st Fighter Wing commander, gives the 51st Comptroller squadron guidon to Maj. Gregory White during a change of command ceremony at the Officers Club, July 2, 2018. During the ceremony, White took command of the 51st CPTS from Lt. Col. Christopher Jeffreys, 51st CPTS outgoing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ilyana A. Escalona)

    51st CPTS Change of Command

    Lt. Col. Christopher Jefferys, 51st Comptroller squadron outgoing commander, relinquished command of the 51st CPTS to Maj. Gregory White during a change of command ceremony at the Officers Club, July 2, 2018. During the ceremony, White took command of the 51st CPTS by the authority of Col. William Betts, 51st Fighter Wing commander.
  • Lt. Col. Brant Riley, 36th Fighter Squadron commander, assumes command during a ceremony on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 3, 2018.

    36th Fighter Squadron Change of Command

  • Rick Caldwell, Cultural Competency seminar leader, speaks to more than 50 troops about his perspectives on diversity and inclusion during a seminar on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 10, 2018

    Diversity begins with self-awareness

    Troops from Osan Air Base were introduced to a new perspective on diversity that transcended race, religion, sexual orientation or generation: Diversity as a choice. The 51st Fighter Wing Equal Opportunity office and RCultures Inc. teamed up to host a cultural competency seminar July 10 and 11, 2018, to bring a different diversity message to troops and leadership.
  • Col. Casey Campbell, 51st Medical Group commander, gives the 51st Medical Group guidon to Lt. Col. Jennifer Lavergne during a change of command ceremony at the Enlisted Club, June 29, 2018. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Jennifer Lavergne took command of the 51st Medical Support squadron from Lt. Col. Charles Marek, 51st MDSS outgoing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ilyana A. Escalona)

    51st MDSS Change of Command

    Lt. Col. Charles Marek, 51st Medical Support squadron outgoing commander, relinquished command of the 51st MDSS to Lt. Col. Jennifer Lavergne during a change of command ceremony at the Enlisted Club, June 29, 2018. During the ceremony, Lavergne took command of the 51st MDSS by the authority of Col. Casey Campbell, 51st Medical Group commander.
  • The KIRC is the first military-focused innovation lab on the Korean peninsula, open 24/7 to allow Airmen access to high tech equipment and a relaxing environment designed to stimulate creativity.

    Intel Airmen carve new path for innovation

    “From the first moment of independence, the United States has been dedicated to innovation as a way of government and a way of life.” – Robert F. Kennedy, American politician Airmen of the 694th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group took that idea to heart when they began planning and constructing the first military-focused innovation lab on the Korean peninsula at Osan Air Base.
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