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  • Kolton Rottinghaus, 51st Fighter Wing Safety Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard manager, fires a shotgun on the flightline at Osan Air Base, Jan. 14, 2021. The BASH program is in place to reduce catastrophic bird strikes. A bird strike can damage an engine, dent a windshield, or even break other parts of an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Branden Rae)

    BASH keeps Osan's flightline safe

    Kolton Rottinghaus, 51st Fighter Wing Safety Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard manager, fires a shotgun on the flightline at Osan Air Base, Jan. 14, 2021. The BASH program is in place to reduce catastrophic bird strikes. A bird strike can damage an engine, dent a windshield, or even break other parts of an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by
  • Guardians pose for a photo

    Married into the space domain

    Two Osan Airmen made the jump to become Guardians this week and will start a new chapter of their lives, but with more personal titles for each other: husband and wife.
  • Stellar performers pose with their Mustang trophies during the 51st Fighter Wing annual award presentation, Feb. 4, 2021, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Team Osan unconventionally celebrated the ceremony by visiting the winner’s work centers to emphasize teamwork and camaraderie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Greg Nash)

    Annual Awards: 51st Fighter Wing honors finest Mustangs

    Congratulations to our 51st Fighter Wing Annual Award winners! These Mustang’s exemplary efforts ensured the wing successfully executed the "Fight Tonight" mission through readiness, teamwork and camaraderie. We are honored to serve with you all. Hats off to this year’s winners: Airman of the Year: A1C Brandon Tuttle, 51st Mission Support Group NCO of the Year: SSgt Meagan Mackie, 51st Mission Support Group Senior NCO of the Year: MSgt Jason Lane, 51st Wing Staff Agencies First Sergeant of the Year: MSgt Clifford Howey, 51st Maintenance Group Company Grade Officer of the Year: Capt Carey Cain, 51st Wing Staff Agencies Field Grade Officer of the Year: Maj Scott Suter, 51st Medical Group Flight Commander of the Year: Capt Felicia Ticas, 51st Operations Group Civilian Category I of the Year: Mr. Pak U Sok, 51st Mission Support Group Civilian Category II of the Year: Ms. Pamela Allen-Maginley Civilian Category III of the Year: Mr. Joon Choi, 51st Mission Support Group Volunteer of the Year: SrA Chantelle Cabrera, 51st Mission Support Group Team of the Year: Accessories Flight, 51st Maintenance Group Key Spouse of the Year: Mrs. Sarah Reeves, 51st Mission Support Group Honor Guardsman of the Year: SrA Reno Ostronic, 51st Force Support Squadron Honor Guard Program Manager of the Year: SSgt Akin Hyde, 51st Forces Support Squadron
  • Kwang Yol Pak, 51st Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment mechanic, repairs a moveable staircase at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 21, 2021. Korean civilian Airmen work alongside U.S. Airmen to ensures each piece of equipment they inspect and repair meets the proper standards before it can be sent back out to the flightline for use. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Branden Rae)

    Ground power from AGE supplies air power

    Kwang Yol Pak, 51st Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment mechanic, repairs a moveable staircase at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 21, 2021. Korean civilian Airmen work alongside U.S. Airmen to ensures each piece of equipment they inspect and repair meets the proper standards before it can be sent back out to the flightline for
  • U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. James Hill, 51st Comptroller Squadron deputy disbursing officer, reviews paperwork for managing the cash disbursements at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 8, 2021. The 51st CPTS is the leading office for disbursal for the Air Force in the RoK. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Branden Rae)

    Money: 51st CPTS funds Osan's mission

    U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. James Hill, 51st Comptroller Squadron deputy disbursing officer, reviews paperwork for managing the cash disbursements at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 8, 2021. The 51st CPTS is the leading office for disbursal for the Air Force in the RoK. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Branden Rae)
  • Julie Taufa'asaum, Airman and Family Readiness Center flight chief, speaks during the A&FRC ribbon cutting ceremony at the McPherson Center on Osan Air Base, Jan. 12, 2021. The A&FRC provides services and resources such as career management, volunteer resources, personal financial readiness, military child education and family life counselor services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Branden Rae)

    Osan’s A&FRC relocates by USO

    Osan’s senior leaders and base populace celebrated the Airman & Family Readiness Center’s relocation during a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Jan. 12, 2021.  Newly situated at Building 916 inside the McPherson Community Center, service members and their families are encouraged to experience the AFRC’s resources. 
  • a military member receives the COVID-19 vaccine

    USFK Healthcare Workers and First Responders Receive COVID-19 Vaccine

    United States Forces Korea started inoculating military and civilian healthcare workers, first responders and the USFK command team with the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine today across three USFK medical treatment facilities. The three locations administering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine are the Brian D. Allgood Army Community Hospital at United States Army Garrison - Humphreys, 51st Medical Group at Osan Air Base and 8th Medical Group at Kunsan Air Base.
  • The 51st Civil Engineering Squadron launches a drone to perform a roof inspection outside of Osan Air Base’s Turumi Lodge, Nov. 2, 2020. Specialized drones equipped with various camera sensors are being utilized to perform roof inspections across the installation to reduce work hours, remove safety hazards, and simplify the annual process. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Daniel de La Fé)

    Mongrels Find Air Space with Unmanned Roof Inspections

    The 51st Civil Engineer Squadron has incorporated the use of drones into the facility inspection process in close coordination with the 51st Operations Support Squadron, who overseas Air Traffic Control and airfield operations, to ensure the continued safety of the airfield while operating a non-standard flying operation in close proximity to the flightline.
  • Airmen from Osan Air Base properly adjust their gear during a Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape water survival refresher course at U.S. Army Garrison Camp Humphreys, Republic of Korea, Dec. 17, 2020. SERE specialists provide information on where the basic resources to survive are located on the raft; which include tools such as a pop-up shelter, fishing hook and signaling devices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Branden Rae)

    SERE: Water survival - preparing Airmen for open water

  • Everyone has the right to contact the Inspector General’s (IG) office at any time and no one may hinder individuals from doing so. If an individual feels like they are being misrepresented in their work space, the IG office will assist in pointing them to an agency that can help. If that is not an option, the IG will work to resolve the complaint. To file a complaint, complete the AF Form 102 and send it to the inspector general’s office via email at 51FW.IG.IGQ@us.af.mil. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Branden Rae)

    Community vigilance: Osan Inspector General relocates

    The Inspector General's office has relocated to building 881. Osan’s IG team serves as an extra set of eyes and ears for the installation commander. They provide an objective avenue for any military members, civilians, and their dependents on Osan, AB to take progressive action on mismanagement, violation of policy, injustice, fraud waste and
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