Army Combatives Tournament

Combatives, also known as close quarters combat, stems from World War II, where soldiers were taught to to fight in close quarters, without weapons if necessary. This training and method of combat is still practiced by service men and women. In training, students are taught basic grappling

Toward the Unknown: 5th RS provides highest eye in the sky

Faced with an ever-present North Korean offensive threat, U.S. forces in the pacific region train daily to deter and defeat any hostile force. While Osan's fighter jet fleet stands ready to crush enemy ground and air forces, it's what happens above them every day that gives the entire coalition

Airman Reveals Tough Past to Help Others Face Future

It was 1999, and a young weather officer appeared to have everything going for him: a wife, Linda, two handsome teenage sons whom he adored, J.R. and Ryan, and a promising Air Force career for this prior-enlisted officer.On the surface, things appeared to be going well. However, pressure was

'Black Widows' out duel 25th, 36th AMUs

ADAPT offers help

Military life comes with an array of challenges, which often include long work hours, separation from family, and a multitude of additional stressors. In Korea some of the more common stressors are high operations tempo, and relationship difficulties due to separation. Financial difficulties may

Osan aims to raise sexual assault awareness

To kick off National Sexual Assault Awareness Month here, leaders from around the base gathered April 2 to sign Team Osan's proclamation of eradicating sexual assault and harassment in the military community.This year's theme is "Live our values: Step up to stop sexual assault" and to raise

South Korea Sojourns III: Bukhansan National Park

Author's Note: This is the third in a series of articles about recreational travel opportunities for service members stationed in South Korea. Each article will highlight a specific South Korean destination, attraction, or event within the authorized travelling distance for U.S. forces in country.

Airman Spotlight: SSgt Brett Rush

Unit: 51st Fighter Wing Chapel Job title: Chaplain AssistantJob description and its impact on the overall mission: Provide spiritual care and the opportunity for Airmen, their families, and other personnel to exercise their constitutional right to the free exercise of religion. The impact we have on

Mandatory BAH recertification starts this month

A mandatory Air Force-wide recertification of service members entitled to or receiving Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) on behalf of dependents begins this month and extends through the end of this year affecting roughly 2,000 Airmen at Osan Air Base and its geographically separated units

April is child abuse prevention month

Since 1983, the month of April has been dedicated to the prevention of child abuse and neglect through the observation of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Each year the goal is to raise awareness among parents and members of the community in hopes of preventing cases of abuse and