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Osan Airmen enhance readiness through combatives certification

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jordan Smith, 621st Air Control Squadron weapons director, left, and Staff Sgt. Jeronimo Drouet Jr., 621st ACS weapons director, spar during a training exercise as part of a combatives instructor certification course at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 23, 2024. Creating training scenarios that are realistic allow the trainees to respond as if it was a real world threat. The 621st ACS and 607th Air Operations Center intend to utilize the new certifications to tailor a combatives program to their operational needs and enhance their ability to support the 51st Fighter Wing’s combat lethality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)
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Osan Airmen enhance readiness through combatives certification

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jeanette Casiano, 621st Air Control Squadron weapons director, left, and Senior Airman Breyon Kamoze, 621st ACS battle management operator, participate in a training exercise together during a combatives instructor certification course at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 23, 2024. The 621st ACS intends to utilize this skill for the operational needs of their unit. They are also capable of instructing members from the 51st Fighter Wing at a later date. The 621st ACS impacts the “Fight Tonight” mission by supporting training and contingency operations of the 51st Fighter Wing, providing lethal tactical battle management for the Air Component Commander during armistice and war. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)
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Osan Airmen enhance readiness through combatives certification

U.S. Air Force combatives instructors from the 5th Combat Communications Support Squadron teach steps for handling an opponent during a combatives instructor certification course at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 23, 2024. Airmen that participated in the course become multi-capable as they are now certified to instruct Air Force personnel in combative tactics. The 621st Air Control Squadron and 607th Air Operations Center intend to utilize the new certifications to tailor a combatives program to their operational needs and enhance their ability to support the 51st Fighter Wing’s combat lethality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)
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25th FGS APG keeps A-10s ready to “Fight Tonight”

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tucker Arnold, 25th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, signals to a pilot prior to taxiing at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 22, 2024. Crew chiefs, along with the rest of airframe, powerplant and general from the 25th FGS have many responsibilities to ensure that the planes can safely make it out to the runway. One of these responsibilities includes conducting regular foreign object debris walks in the area outside of the hangars to ensure that the aircraft are not at risk of becoming damaged prior to taxi. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)
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25th FGS APG keeps A-10s ready to “Fight Tonight”

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II pilot from the 25th Fighter Squadron begins to taxi at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 22, 2024. Pilots are escorted out of hangars by Airmen from Airframe, powerplant and general, and often exchange a salute accompanied by a less formal farewell prior to departing to the runway. APG Airmen are multi-capable and contribute in many ways to ensure that the 25th FS are able to utilize the A-10s with minimal risk of malfunction. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)
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25th FGS APG keeps A-10s ready to “Fight Tonight”

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tucker Arnold, 25th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, drags chocks out of the taxiway at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 22, 2024. Crew chiefs fall under the airframe, powerplant and general flight, which prioritize the safety of the pilots and the aircraft. Airmen from APG have the authority to prevent aircraft from taking off in the event that they are unable to make the aircraft fully mission capable by the time they are scheduled to fly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)
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25th FGS APG keeps A-10s ready to “Fight Tonight”

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tucker Arnold, 25th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, opens a toolbox drawer before a pre-flight inspection at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 22, 2024. Proper composite tool kit inventories are essential to maintain because a misplaced tool could end up being drawn into the engine and damage the aircraft. The APG section ensures aircraft are fully mission capable and ready to “Fight Tonight”. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)
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25th FGS APG keeps A-10s ready to “Fight Tonight”

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tucker Arnold, 25th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, opens hangar doors before a pre-flight inspection at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 22, 2024. Crew chiefs belong to the airframe, powerplant and general section and contribute to the “Fight Tonight” mission by ensuring the aircraft maintain operational capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)
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25th FGS APG keeps A-10s ready to “Fight Tonight”

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tucker Arnold, 25th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, removes protective covers and pins during a pre-flight inspection at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 22, 2024. Crew chiefs have developed skill sets as multi-capable Airmen, serving as the last line of defense against sending an aircraft up that is damaged or unsafe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)
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25th FGS APG keeps A-10s ready to “Fight Tonight”

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tucker Arnold, 25th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, ensures the cockpit is prepared for flight during a pre-flight inspection at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 22, 2024. Crew chiefs along with other members of airframe, powerplant and general from the 25th FGS have the capability to travel with aircraft assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron and maintain the aircraft in an unfamiliar location using limited manpower and resources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)
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25th FGS APG keeps A-10s ready to “Fight Tonight”

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tucker Arnold, 25th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, climbs down a ladder during a pre-flight inspection at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 22, 2024. Crew chiefs play a significant role in the safety procedures and functionality of the aircraft. Airmen from the 25th FGS ensure that the A-10C Thunderbolt II is fully capable of flight and delivering weapons to designated targets in the event of any potential threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)
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25th FGS APG keeps A-10s ready to “Fight Tonight”

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tucker Arnold, 25th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, waits for an A-10C Thunderbolt II to turn on its engine at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 22, 2024. Arnold works as a crew chief, which is a job that is within airframe, powerplant and general from the 25th FGS. APG ensures that the aircraft are mission capable for flight by maintaining and inspecting many different functioning components of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)
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25th FGS APG keeps A-10s ready to “Fight Tonight”

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tucker Arnold, 25th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, communicates with a pilot during a pre-flight systems check at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 22, 2024. Airframe, powerplant and general Airmen are responsible for final pre-flight inspections to prevent the aircraft from being flown with malfunctions or hazards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)
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25th FGS APG keeps A-10s ready to “Fight Tonight”

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tucker Arnold, 25th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, conducts a pre-flight inspection at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 22, 2024. Crew chiefs fall under the airframe, powerplant and general flight. APG from the 25th FGS directly impacts the “Fight Tonight” mission, by ensuring that the aircraft from the 25th Fighter Squadron are mission capable. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)
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25th FGS APG keeps A-10s ready to “Fight Tonight”

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II from the 25th Fighter Squadron prepares to taxi to the runway at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 22, 2024. Crew chiefs prevent accidents and collisions from occurring by signaling to the pilot when and where to move the aircraft prior to taxi. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)
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Osan hosts ASIA-AQ, educating locals on air quality

Walter Klein, NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center Douglas DC-8 navigator, speaks to Osan Middle High School students during the Airborne and Satellite Investigation of Asian Air Quality, or ASIA-AQ, student engagement at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 20, 2024. The event provided an opportunity for the Department of Defense Education Activity and local students to be involved in the scientific process and engaged them with a mission that’s happening locally. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Aubree Owens)
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Osan hosts ASIA-AQ, educating locals on air quality

Dr. Brenna Biggs, NASA airborne science program science communications lead, speaks to students from Osan Middle High School and local Korean Nationals during the Airborne and Satellite Investigation of Asian Air Quality, or ASIA-AQ, student engagement at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 20, 2024. NASA representatives conducted a learning engagement for 120 students from Osan Middle High School and local South Korean Nationals, showing students that anyone can be a scientist, and connected weather to air pollution and reinforced why it matters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Aubree Owens)
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Osan hosts ASIA-AQ, educating locals on air quality

Dr. Brenna Biggs, NASA airborne science program science communications lead, hands a NASA sticker to a student during the Airborne and Satellite Investigation of Asian Air Quality, or ASIA-AQ, student engagement event at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 20, 2024. During the ASIA-AQ campaign, an international cooperative field study designed to address local air quality challenges, an open house, student engagement and several research flights were conducted at Osan AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Aubree Owens)
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Osan hosts ASIA-AQ, educating locals on air quality

National Aeronautics and Space Administration and National Institute of Environmental Research members take a group photo during the Airborne and Satellite Investigation of Asian Air Quality, or ASIA-AQ, open house at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 16, 2024. More than 200 participants with ASIA-AQ from NASA, NIER, and other students and researchers held various events at Osan AB allowing subject matter experts to share their efforts in collecting detailed air quality atmospheric data. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Aubree Owens)
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Osan hosts ASIA-AQ, educating locals on air quality

Berry Lefer, NASA tropospheric composition program manager, speaks during an interview with MBC news during the Airborne and Satellite Investigation of Asian Air Quality, or ASIA-AQ, open house at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 16, 2024. Research flights taken during the ASIA-AQ campaign from ROK were solely conducted from Osan AB. Two NASA science aircraft and four local research aircraft were used, performing multiple flights, and collecting air quality data throughout the campaign. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Aubree Owens)
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