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OSAN AIR BASE NEWS

  • Osan’s Command Post takes AF level Award

    The Air Force recently announced that the 51st Fighter Wing command post won 2015 Medium Command Post of the Air Force award.The award recognizes a command post with between 11 and 17 authorized manning slots for excellence in mission accomplishment and impact, recognition of command post controller

  • 51st CES responds to mock IED during Beverly Herd 16-01

    Firefighters from the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron setup a decontamination line during Exercise Beverly Herd 16-01 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 12, 2016. The firefighters tested their skills to respond to a mock chemical improvised explosive device. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt.

  • Maintenance Airmen keep A-10s ready for flight

    Staff Sgt. Joshua Anderson, 51st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintainer, prepares his chemical protection suit prior to the start of his shift, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 10, 2016. The 51st AMXS is responsible for the maintenance and repair of Osan’s F-16 Fighting Falcons and A-10

  • 5th RS celebrates 40 years of heritage, U-2 operations

    Beginning with a three-month deployment from Beale Air Force Base, Calif, 40 years ago, the U-2 Dragon Lady has flown over South Korean skies in countless air operations.Formerly Detachment 2 from the 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, the 5th Reconnaissance Squadron “Blackcats” celebrated this

  • Mongrels train for wartime environment

    Airmen from the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron went through a series of training stations covering various wartime skills here on May 11 during Exercise Beverly Herd 16-01. The different stations gave the 51st CES Mongrels a chance to hone skills they don’t normally utilize, such as donning Mission

  • Bulldogs, Draggins, Fiends: Ready to Fight Tonight

    A-10 Thunderbolt II and F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft perform an 'Elephant Walk' on the runway this week during Exercise Beverly Herd 16-01 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The Elephant Walk was a demonstration of U.S. Air Force capabilities and strength and showcases the wing's ability

  • Osan’s Airmen represent at Suwon Airshow

    Attendees check out F-16 Fighting Falcon and A-10 Thunderbolt II static displays from Osan Air Base during the Gyeonggi Suwon Airshow 2016 at Suwon Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 7, 2016. Maintainers and pilots from the 51st Aircraft Maintenance Squadrons, 36th Fighter Squadron, 25th Fighter

  • Firefighters respond to simulated explosion during Beverly Herd 16-01

    The 51st Civil Engineer Squadron fire prevention team responds to a simulated exploded ordnance scenario during Exercise Beverly Herd 16-01 May 10, 2016, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. BH 16-01 is a week-long readiness exercise for the 51st Fighter Wing which includes a plethora of scenarios

  • 51st SFS fights back simulated OPFOR during Beverly Herd 16-01

    A can of colored smoke rests on the ground of an opposing forces scenario during Beverly Herd 16-01 May 10, 2016, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. BH 16-01 is a week-long readiness exercise for the 51st Fighter Wing which includes a plethora of scenarios like Chemical, Biological, Radioactive,