IEDs, UXOs no match for EOD

Whether a faulty 9mm pistol round or a pipe bomb meant to cause harm, there is one shop that holds the responsibility of disarming and disposing of these dangerous objects.With their extensive and rigorous training, the Airmen from the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight

Not quite black and white: The story of Juan Hernandez

Beethoven has been known as one of the most influential pianists and composers to have walked the earth, primarily because he was deaf when he composed many of his more famous works. He managed to adapt and overcome his impairment to create a multitude of symphonies beating all odds against

Team Osan kicks off holidays with tree lighting ceremony

U.S. Military Served By One-of-a Kind News Channel

Imagine all the hyper-competitive U.S TV news networks, including those with vastly different political perspectives, agreeing to donate their shows free of charge and share airtime with rivals.That's exactly what U.S. commercial news organizations do for America's most deserving audience.  They

No mission without ammo: MUNS Airmen epitomize fight tonight readiness

They are the bullets in the gun, the missiles on the aircraft and the career field that keep Team Osan ready to fight tonight.The 51st Munitions Squadron is comprised of 85 different facilities that house multiple sections such as pre-load, control, storage and precision guided munitions. Located at

Osan commander answers questions during live, virtual townhall

The commander of the 51st Fighter Wing, Col. Andrew Hansen, took time Dec. 1, 2015, to answer questions from the Osan Facebook audience during a live "ask me anything" virtual town hall here.The question and answer session with the commander lasted approximately one hour. Hansen or "Mustang 1," had

Kunsan Airmen victors in services challenge

36 AMU/FS recognizes newest dedicated crew chiefs

Twenty-seven maintenance Airmen received the title Dedicated Crew Chief, or DCC, at a ceremony here Nov 20, 2015.The ceremony recognized them as the maintenance experts on their respective aircraft.The newest DCCs are assigned an F-16 Fighting Falcon which bears their name and are responsible for

Phase inspection Airmen keep Osan’s aircraft fixed right, ready to fight

Historical evidence has proven that air superiority is crucial to a nation's success in battle, and while the U. S. Air Force is the most powerful in the world, most of the aircraft used are a few decades old, making maintenance incredibly important.  After spending a certain amount of time in the

Newest defenders, ROKAF team up in combat readiness course

Ever since the 1950s, the U.S. and ROK alliance has been prevalent in sustaining the country's freedom. The 51st Security Forces Squadron defenders and the Republic of Korea air force will be among the first to protect and defend the base in the event of an attack here.The multitude of tasks,