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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Ryan, 5th Reconnaissance Squadron commander, gives a tour of a U-2 Dragon Lady cockpit during the 5th RS open house event at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 1, 2026. Open house tours help strengthen public trust, boost unit pride, and showcase history and capabilities, while offering a rare glimpse into the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Mun)

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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jonathan Humphrey, 5th Reconnaissance Squadron senior enlisted leader, takes a picture with his family during the 5th RS open house event at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 1, 2026. The open house event offered the Osan community a rare opportunity to step inside the 5th RS compound, fostering connection, transparency, and appreciation for the squadron’s enduring mission and partnership with the ROK. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Mun)

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A child pulls a horn lanyard during the 5th Reconnaissance Squadron open house event at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 1, 2026. The event celebrated 50 years of the squadron’s unwavering dedication to providing critical intelligence and ensuring stability on the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Mun)

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U.S. soldiers pose for a group photo with Oscar, 5th Reconnaissance Squadron mascot, during the 5th RS open house event at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 1, 2026. Open house tours help strengthen public trust, boost unit pride, and showcase history and capabilities, while offering a rare glimpse into the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Mun)

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A mother and her child tour the inside of a firetruck during the 5th Reconnaissance Squadron open house event at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 1, 2026. The open house event offered the Osan community a rare opportunity to step inside the 5th RS compound, fostering connection, transparency, and appreciation for the squadron’s enduring mission and partnership with the ROK. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Mun)

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U.S. Army Cpl. Devondre Austin, 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade engagement controller, throws a cornhole bag during the 5th Reconnaissance Squadron open house event at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 1, 2026. The event celebrated 50 years of the squadron’s unwavering dedication to providing critical intelligence and ensuring stability on the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Mun)

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5th Reconnaissance Squadron celebrates 50th Anniversary

Published May 29, 2026
By Senior Airman Jessica Mun
51st Fighter Wing

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --

The 5th Reconnaissance Squadron hosted an open house event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Blackcats at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 1, 2026. Open house tours help strengthen public trust, boost unit pride, and showcase history and capabilities, while offering a rare glimpse the mission.

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