The legacy of sacrifice

Like a lot of boys growing up in the '60s and '70s, Chris Balcom liked to watch TV. He could often be found on the couch, eyes sewn to the screen. While watching, Chris was attentive, fixated even, to what transpired in front of him. A parade of faces graced the edges of the screen, emerging for a

Post Office scores outstanding in inspection

The Headquarters Pacific Air Force Air Postal Squadron performed a postal operations inspection March 24-26 at the Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea Post Office. The Post Office received an outstanding in each of the four sections."It's important to have done as well as we did in the inspection

Airman Spotlight: Senior Airman Jordan Webster

Name: Jordan E. WebsterUnit: 51st Munitions Squadron Job title: Flightline Maintenance Crew MemberJob description and its impact on the overall mission: As a crew member in the flightline maintenance section I build, inspect and maintain all general purpose and guided bomb units. My daily tasks

USFK Commander announces pay increase for Korean Employees

Today, the U.S. Forces Korea commander, General Curtis M. Scaparrotti, announced a 1.7% pay increase for Korean National employees. All Korean National Employees were notified by the USFK memo posted below. View the official memorandum here.

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