Fuel shop keeps jets flying

Jets from the 25th and 36th Fighter Squadrons soar through the air here at Osan Air Base every day in preparation to defend and maintain stability on the peninsula. Pilots train many hours a day to make sure they are ready at any time to go to battle.The 51st Logistic Readiness Squadron fuels flight

Korean Culture: What is Chuseok?

Many of the Korean-national employees that help make up team Osan will be off work Sept. 8-10, for Chuseok, the major Korean holiday in the fall.Sometimes referred to the Korean Thanksgiving, Chuseok's origins come from the era of Korea being divided into three kingdoms. Traditionally observed for

Biomedical Sciences Corps in action

The Biomedical Sciences Corps is a diverse medical corps with 17 different Air Force Specialty Codes leading and supporting the medical service corps mission.Biomedical Sciences date back to World War I with the formation of the Army Sanitary Corps May 18, 1917. The Army Sanitary Corps was a mixture

Photo Essay: The Climb

At heights of 100 ft. or more, most people would be more worried about keeping solid footing as far away from the ledge as possible. However, the 51st Communications Squadron Cable Dawgs and 51st Operations Support Squadron Airfield System technicians have the counterintuitive job of hanging on the

Airman Spotlight: Staff Sgt. Jacquetta Ray

Name: SSgt. Jacquetta Yolanda RayUnit: 731st Airlift Mobility Squadron Job title: Senior Command Post controller and non-commissioned officer of reportsJob description and its impact on the overall mission: As the leading edge of USAF's Rapid Global Mobility core competency, the 731st Air Mobility

Travel Feature: Songnisan National Park

When talking with family and friends about your time in Korea what do you tell them? Many of my favorite stories and memories are when I experience Korea's vast, natural landscape and wilderness.A couple friends of mine and I took advantage of a day off together and jumped into a car with the GPS

51st SFS defeats 51st OSS 18-8, crowned champs

The 51st Security Forces Squadron Mustangs swung away as they defeated the 51st Operations Support Squadron Wyverns 18-8 and were crowned the intramural softball champions, Aug. 21.The Wyverns came out of the gate swinging behind the bat of Tim Erickson, 51st OSS, who hit an inside-the-park home

HVAC-R keeps Osan cool

At the end of the work day, most members of the Osan Air Base community want to relax. However, if an air conditioning unit or heater breaks, members would have to endure endlessly sweating in blistering humid summer heat or would need to bundle up with many layers of clothing to avoid bone-chilling

Deputy Defense Secretary visits Osan

Emergency Road Closure

Sejeong Road on base is closed to all vehicle traffic due to a weather emergency affecting building 930. Drivers can detour through Broadway Ave. to Songtan Blvd. Any residents living on Sejeong Road can park at the Officer's Club before entering the affected area by foot.