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  • A U.S. Airman assigned to the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron fire and emergency services flight observes as U.S. Air Force and South Korean firefighters combat a simulated aircraft fire during an exercise at the Korean National University of Welfare in Pyeongtaek, Republic of Korea, May 17, 2018.

    Friendships forged in fire

    Airmen assigned to the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron fire and emergency services flight teamed up with their off-base counterparts to conduct joint training at the Korea National University of Welfare in Pyeongtaek, May 17. The exercise was one of many held annually to familiarize the two services with each others’ equipment and techniques.
  • Senior Master Sgt. James Kent, Osan chapter AFSA president, presents Staff Sgt. Roxanne Berg, 607th Air Support Operations Group non-commissioned officer in charge of group intelligence training with a certificate of appreciation at Osan Air Base, republic of Korea, May 18, 2018. Berg is the Legislative trustee of the Osan chapter and won the Air Force Sergeants Association Legislative Award at the division level. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ilyana A. Escalona)

    Osan Airman receives AFSA Legislative Award

    Staff Sgt. Roxanne Berg, 607th Air Support Operations Group non-commissioned officer in charge of group intelligence training, won the Air Force Sergeants Association Legislative Award at the division level.
  • A security forces team performs a high crawl during a relay race at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 15, 2018. The relay race was hosted by the 51st Security Forces Squadron and was a part of the National Police Week 2018 events. The relay consisted of teams of performing various physical activities that mirror those of security forces training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ilyana A. Escalona)

    National Police Week 2018

    Team Osan observed National Police Week May 14 through 18, culminating in a retreat ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea.
  • Airmen participating in CAPEX 2018, a combat ammunition production exercise, disassemble munitions on Gwangju Air Force Base, Gwangju, Republic of Korea, May 7, 2018.

    CAPEX 18 brings challenges to warrior Airmen

    CAPEX 2018 introduced a series of challenges for the Airmen, including the use of Mission Oriented Protective Posture chemical gear to be donned throughout the exercise.
  • U.S Air Force Master Sgt. Mark Frandsen, U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific Trends bass player, warms up before the band’s performance at Osan Middle High School, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 7, 2018. The concert’s set included American songs from today’s pop culture and classic rock from the 1980s, with solos from the various band members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ilyana A. Escalona)

    PACAF band rocks out with Osan Middle

    Members of the United States Air Force Band of the Pacific Trends, performed for Osan Middle High School students and staff on May 7, 2018.
  • STEM Space Camp Hosted at Osan AB

    STEM Space Camp Hosted at Osan AB

    “This is actually a lot of fun!” exclaimed a Korean middle school student after launching her first simulated rocket into space. This is the type of reaction you hope for when teaching young students about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and even more so when a language barrier is involved.

  • Building Better Airmen

    Bottom Line: We have a solemn daily duty to Build Better Airmen for our Air Force, as well as certify them as mission-ready within just 30 days of hitting the Korean peninsula to ensure we stand ready to guard the freedom of 51 million people in the Republic of Korea. Were you aware documented initial feedbacks via Airman Comprehensive Assessment worksheets must be accomplished within 30 days (vs. 60 days) of date arrived station at Osan Air Base IAW 51 FW Ready Mustang Program? We Build Better Airmen by providing deliberate, timely and honest feedback. Initial feedbacks are very important to this initiative, especially during a 1-year tour.
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brian Tripp, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management journeyman, helps National Basketball Association Legend Richard “Rip” Hamilton, put on mission oriented protective posture gear during a USO tour at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 23, 2018.

    USO Spring Tour performs for troops in Korea

    The USO Spring Tour, hosted by U.S. Air Force Gen. Paul Selva Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff., visited Osan Air Base, April 23, bringing a day of comedy, cooking and sports to the U.S. troops. The tour brought comedian Jon Stewart, country music artist Craig Morgan, Ultimate Fighting Championship fighters Paige VanZant and Max Holloway, National Basketball Association Legend Richard “Rip” Hamilton and celebrity chef and talk show host Robert Irvine to the base to perform and express gratitude to U.S. military members and their families for their service and sacrifice in support of the joint force mission.
  • Members of the 51st Munitions Squadron pose for a photo at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 30, 2018. The squadron won the 2017 Maintenance Effectiveness Award, recognizing the Airmen and their leadership for their outstanding performance within Pacific Air Forces Command.

    51 MUNS recognized most effective in PACAF

    The 51st Munitions Squadron won the hard-earned Pacific Air Forces Command 2017 Maintenance Effectiveness Award, recognizing the Airmen and their leadership for their outstanding performance within PACAF. The team-award captures the mission accomplishments, innovative and effective use of maintenance resources, and personnel quality of life programs of a maintenance unit.
  • Mr. Tyrone Thomas, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron electronics technician, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 18, 2018. Thomas earned the Pacific Air Forces 2018 nomination for the Air Force Association's Outstanding Air Force Civilian Employee of Year Award. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ilyana A. Escalona)

    Osan technician hand-picked for AFA's Outstanding Air Force Civilian Employee of Year Award nominee

    Tyrone Thomas, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron electronics technician, has earned the Pacific Air Forces 2018 nomination for the Air Force Association's Outstanding Air Force Civilian Employee of the Year Award.
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