Col. Mark Mattison, 51st Fighter Wing Vice Commander, places a wreath in the annual remembrance ceremony for Hill 180 "Battle of Bayonet Hill" at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 5. It was 59 years ago when Col. Lewis Millett lead nine soldiers from the 27th Infantry Division "Wolfhounds" into the last bayonet charge in military history. The charge took place at Hill 180 on what is now known as Osan Air Base. A crowd of more than 200 people attended the ceremony. Events included a wreath-placing ceremony, a rifle salute and colors presentation by the Osan Air Base Honor Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephenie Wade)

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Honor Guard members post the American and Korean flags during an annual remembrance ceremony for Hill 180 "Battle of Bayonet Hill" at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 5. It was 59 years ago when Col. Lewis Millett lead nine soldiers from the 27th Infantry Division "Wolfhounds" into the last bayonet charge in military history. The charge took place at Hill 180 on what is now known as Osan Air Base. A crowd of more than 200 people attended the ceremony. Events included a wreath-placing ceremony, a rifle salute and colors presentation by the Osan Air Base Honor Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephenie Wade)

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Soldiers and Airmen come together in formation at the annual remembrance ceremony for Hill 180 "Battle of Bayonet Hill" at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 5. It was 59 years ago when Col. Lewis Millett lead nine soldiers from the 27th Infantry Division "Wolfhounds" into the last bayonet charge in military history. The charge took place at Hill 180 on what is now known as Osan Air Base. A crowd of more than 200 people attended the ceremony. Events included a wreath-placing ceremony, a rifle salute and colors presentation by the Osan Air Base Honor Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephenie Wade)

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Ryan McDole and Joel Marselus, members of Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps at Osan American High School, stand at ease in the annual remembrance ceremony for Hill 180 "Battle of Bayonet Hill" at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 5. It was 59 years ago when Col. Lewis Millett lead nine soldiers from the 27th Infantry Division "Wolfhounds" into the last bayonet charge in military history. The charge took place at Hill 180 on what is now known as Osan Air Base. A crowd of more than 200 people attended the ceremony. Events included a wreath-placing ceremony, a rifle salute and colors presentation by the Osan Air Base Honor Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephenie Wade)

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Airman 1st Class Stephen Tritten plays Taps at the Hill 180 “Battle of the Bayonet” ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 5. Airman Tritten’s grandfather, Joseph Birth, was part of the charge on Bayonet Hill. Mr. Birth was 19 years old at the time and a part of the United States Army’s 27th Infantry Regiment “Wolfhounds.” “It was intense, fast-paced, never saw anything like it,” Mr. Birth said. “I can’t really describe it, seeing American forces charge the hill.” Airman Tritten was told by ceremony attendees that is was an honor to have someone there who has a personal connection to today’s event. “My grandfather was thrilled and very proud that I had the opportunity to play Taps in this ceremony.” Airman Tritten is a network technician with the 51st Communications Squadron.

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Airman 1st Class Stephen Tritten plays Taps at the Hill 180 “Battle of the Bayonet” ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 5. Airman Tritten’s grandfather, Joseph Birth, was part of the charge on Bayonet Hill. Mr. Birth was 19 years old at the time and a part of the United States Army’s 27th Infantry Regiment “Wolfhounds.” “It was intense, fast-paced, never saw anything like it,” Mr. Birth said. “I can’t really describe it, seeing American forces charge the hill.” Airman Tritten was told by ceremony attendees that is was an honor to have someone there who has a personal connection to today’s event. “My grandfather was thrilled and very proud that I had the opportunity to play Taps in this ceremony.” Airman Tritten is a network technician with the 51st Communications Squadron.

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Osan members pay tribute to the "Battle of Bayonet Hill"

Published Feb. 5, 2010
By Senior Airman Stephenie Wade
51 Fighter Wing, Public Affairs Office

OSAN AIR BASE, REPUBLIC OF KOREA -- It was 59 years ago when Col. Lewis Millett lead nine soldiers from the 27th Infantry Division "Wolfhounds" into a bayonet charge up Hill 180 against the enemy. A crowd of more than 200 people attended the ceremony. Events included a wreath-placing ceremony, a rifle salute and colors presentation by the Osan Air Base Honor Guard.