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OSAN AIR BASE NEWS

  • USAF Fighter Wing's execute ACE during UFS24

    The 51st and 8th Fighter Wing conducted agile combat employment training during Ulchi Freedom Shield 24 at a cooperating base location in the Republic of Korea, Aug. 19-23, 2024. UFS24 is a combined exercise designed to bolster the operational readiness and defensive capabilities of U.S. and ROK

  • 36th Fighter Squadron integrates with ROKAF F-35s

    U.S. Air Force F-16s assigned to the 51st Fighter Wing participated in combined “Airborne Alert Interdiction” flying training with F-35As from the Republic of Korea Air Force’s 17th Fighter Wing, Aug. 26-29.

  • 51st CES hone response techniques during UFS24

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron respond to a simulated aircraft fire during Ulchi Freedom Shield 24 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 22, 2024. The fire department operates a single-engine company and three aircraft rescue, firefighting vehicles for primary

  • 51 SFS Airmen strike hostile forces during UFS24

    U.S. Airmen and military working dog handlers assigned to the 51st Security Forces Squadron respond to simulated hostile forces during Ulchi Freedom Shield 24, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 22, 2024. The 51st SFS’s mission is to secure, protect and defend base weapons systems, assets,

  • 25th FGS performs night operations during UFS24

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 25th Fighter Generation Squadron perform inspections on an A-10 Thunderbolt II during Ulchi Freedom Shield 24, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 22, 2024. The 25th Fighter Squadron "Assam Draggins" have flown and operated the A-10 since 1982, providing

  • Crimson smoke: 51st CES participates in Ulchi Freedom Shield 24

    U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron extinguish a simulated fire during Ulchi Freedom Shield 24 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 18, 2024. The training provided 51st CES crew members the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills essential for contingency

  • 51st Fighter Wing integrates with Ulchi Freedom Shield 24

    For the first time in recent history, the 51st Fighter Wing at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, is incorporating its recurring wing readiness exercise into Ulchi Freedom Shield 24. The 51st FW readiness exercise started on Aug. 19 and will continue until Aug. 23, 2024.The 51st FW will be conducting

  • 51st Fighter Wing Celebrates 76 Years of History

    August 18th marks a special day for members of the 51st Fighter Wing. It is the 76th anniversary of its activation on Aug. 18, 1948, at Naha Air Base, Okinawa. Since that date, thousands of Airmen and civilians assigned to the 51st FW have been key participants during nearly three generations of an