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  • Senior Master Sgt. Kathleen Ross, 51st Security Forces Squadron first sergeant, represents one of Osan Air Base's inspiring women. March is Women's History Month with the theme, "Celebrating Women of Character, Courage and Commitment." (Courtesy Photo)

    Celebrating Women of Osan, Part II

    In recognition of Women's History Month, the WHM committee is highlighting women who embody the month's theme of "Celebrating Women of Character, Courage and Commitment." This is part two in a series of four of inspirational women on Osan Air Base. Name: Senior Master Sgt. Kathleen A. RossUnit: 51st Security Forces SquadronJob title: First
  • The Fire Festival was from March 7 -- 9, 2014 in Jeju Island, Republic of Korea. The festival promotes the spirit of unity and the hope of a bountiful harvest for farmers and their crops in the coming year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Barreiro)

    South Korea Sojourns IV: Jeju Island Fire Festival

    Author's Note: This is the fifth in a series of articles about recreational travel opportunities for service members stationed in South Korea. Each article will highlight a specific South Korean destination, attraction, or event within the authorized travelling distance for U.S. forces in country. The aim of this series is to encourage everyone to
  • Maj. Shamekia Toliver, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron flight commander, represents one of Osan Air Base's inspiring women. March is Women's History Month with the theme, "Celebrating Women of Character, Courage and Commitment." (Courtesy Photo)

    Celebrating Women of Osan, Part I

    In recognition of Women's History Month, the WHM committee is highlighting women who embody the month's theme of "Celebrating Women of Character, Courage and Commitment." This is part one in a series of four of inspirational women on Osan Air Base. Name: Maj. Shamekia ToliverUnit: 51st Civil Engineer SquadronJob title: Engineering Flight
  • Bukhansan National Park, pictured here Feb. 16, 2014, in Seoul, Republic of Korea, is one of the most visited parks in the whole world, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. The park has several hiking trails from two to four kilometers in length, which lead to three seperate mountain peaks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Barreiro)

    South Korea Sojourns III: Bukhansan National Park

    Author's Note: This is the fifth in a series of articles about recreational travel opportunities for service members stationed in South Korea. Each article will highlight a specific South Korean destination, attraction, or event within the authorized travelling distance for U.S. forces in country. The aim of this series is to encourage everyone to

  • `Information Age' can lead to information theft

    "It can happen to anyone."Senior Master Sgt. Troy Bieber, 51st Communications Squadron cyber systems superintendent, used those words to remind everyone that they could be a potential victim of identity theft.Bieber, who has had to deal with a stolen identity in the past, recounted his experience while stationed at Okinawa Air Base, Japan, when he
  • Taebaek Provincial Park, pictured here Jan. 25, 2014, is located in the mountain range it's named after in Taebaek, Republic of Korea. The park charges W2,000 for admission, which includes hiking trails, snow sculptures and admission to the Taebaek Coal Museum. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Barreiro)

    South Korea Sojourns II: Taebaek

    Author's Note: This is the second in a series of articles about recreational travel opportunities for service members stationed in South Korea. Each article will highlight a specific South Korean destination, attraction, or event within the authorized travelling distance for U.S. forces in country. The aim of this series is to encourage everyone to
  • Namsan Mountain provides travelers panoramic views of Seoul, as photographed here Jan. 18, 2014, in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Namsan is one several mountains accessible from Seoul. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Barreiro)

    South Korea Sojourns I: Namsan & Seoul Tower

    Author's Note: This is the first in a series of articles about recreational travel opportunities for service members stationed in South Korea. Each article will highlight a specific South Korean destination, attraction, or event within the authorized travelling distance for U.S. forces in country. The aim of this series is to encourage everyone to
  • Chief Master Sgt. Richard Vogel, 51st Medical Group superintendent, poses during an operational readiness exercise at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, 2013. Vogel is soon to retire from the Air Force after 30 years of service, 10 of which were spent at Osan. (Courtesy Photo/Chief Master Sgt. Richard Vogel)

    Chief spends one-third of career at Osan, reflects on experiences

    From 1986 to 1990, 1994 to 1996, 1998 to 2000, and from 2011 to 2014 - all arbitrary points in time, unless one happens to be a certain chief master sergeant.Chief Master Sgt. Richard Vogel, 51st Medical Group superintendent, will soon retire from the Air Force after 30 years of service, 10 of which he spent at Osan. Vogel's first tour in Korea
  • Ellen Jenkins and Ralph Nelson, United Service Organizations representatives, wait to greet incoming passengers in the 731st Air Mobility Squadron passenger terminal at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 31, 2013. The USO and the 731st AMS have been in a unified partnership to support personnel as they transition in and out of the ROK since October 2012. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

    731st AMS, USO make newcomers feel welcome

    The United Service Organizations and the 731st Air Mobility Squadron have been in a unified partnership to support personnel as they transition in and out of the Republic of Korea since October 2012. Founded in 1941 - with 106 centers in 14 countries - the USO is a nonprofit organization that supports U.S. troops and their families all over the

  • Celebrate America Recycles Day

    Did you know that every Nov. 15 is America Recycles Day? Initiated in 1997, this day is set aside to raise recycling awareness throughout the United States and to identify the benefits of making resources available to future generations. We live in a bountiful and beautiful country, but too often we squander our resources by not making sure that
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