Osan activates 51st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristen Torma, left, 51st Maintenance Group commander, passes the guidon to Maj. Allana Gallant during the 51st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assumption of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 18, 2026. The ceremony transferred authority and responsibility of the squadron to Gallant following the unit’s reactivation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster)

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Osan activates 51st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristen Torma, left, 51st Maintenance Group commander, presents the Meritorious Service Medal to Maj. Lydia Hill, outgoing commander of the 35th Fighter Generation Squadron, during the 35th FGS inactivation ceremony and 51st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron reactivation and assumption of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 18, 2026. The decoration recognized Hill’s leadership and contributions to the squadron during her time in command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster)

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Osan activates 51st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

U.S. Air Force Maj. Lydia Hill, outgoing commander of the 35th Fighter Generation Squadron, delivers remarks during the 35th FGS inactivation ceremony and 51st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron reactivation and assumption of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 18, 2026. The ceremony marked the conclusion of Hill’s leadership of the 35th FGS prior to the squadron’s inactivation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster)

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Osan activates 51st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristen Torma, left, 51st Maintenance Group commander, presents the Meritorious Service Medal to Lt. Col. Richard B. Ryland, outgoing commander of the 36th Fighter Generation Squadron, during the 36th FGS inactivation ceremony and 51st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron reactivation and assumption of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 18, 2026. The decoration recognized Ryland’s leadership and service to the squadron during his time in command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster)

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Osan activates 51st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristen Torma, left, 51st Maintenance Group commander, and Lt. Col. Richard B. Ryland, outgoing commander of the 36th Fighter Generation Squadron, furl the guidon of the 36th FGS during an inactivation ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 18, 2026. The inactivation ceremony formally concluded the squadron’s service while preserving its history and legacy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster)

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Osan activates 51st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

U.S. Air Force Maj. Allana Gallant, incoming commander of the 51st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, delivers remarks during the 51st AMXS reactivation and assumption of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 18, 2026. The ceremony formally reestablished the 51st AMXS and marked the beginning of Gallant’s leadership of the newly activated squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster)

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Osan activates 51st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

U.S. Air Force Col. Kristen Torma, left, 51st Maintenance Group commander, and U.S. Air Force Maj. Lydia Hill, outgoing commander of the 35th Fighter Generation Squadron, furl the guidon of the 35th FGS during an inactivation ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 18, 2026. The inactivation ceremony formally concluded the squadron’s service while preserving its history and legacy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster)

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Osan activates 51st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

Published June 24, 2026
By Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster
51st Fighter Wing

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --

U.S. Air Force Airmen participate in the 35th and 36th Fighter Generation Squadron inactivation ceremony and the 51st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron reactivation and assumption of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 18, 2026. The ceremony marked the inactivation of the 35th and 36th FGS and the reactivation of the 51st AMXS, ensuring continuity of aircraft maintenance operations in support of the 51st Fighter Wing mission.