Photo Essay: RoK Firefighters Joint Training

Counted upon to respond during crisis at a moment's notice, firefighters have a vital emergency response mission. At Osan Air Base, the 51st Civil Engineer Squadorn firefighters conduct joint training with their counterparts in South Korea. At the end of April, they had a joint fire training day,

Town patrol member leaves footprint upon departure

Before coming to Osan Air Base, people are often told stories about painting the town red at night in the Songtan Entertainment District. A story that is less often told is that of the group of men and women who strive to keep service members safe and secure in the immediate area outside of the

Airman Spotlight: Staff Sgt. Brianna Wilson

Name: SSgt Brianna WilsonUnit: 51 Maintenance Group/Maintenance Operations FlightJob title: NCOIC, Aircraft Documentation SectionJob description and its impact on the overall mission: SSgt Wilson maintains oversight of all areas of documentation management for 51 FW aircraft fleet. She manages 2.4K

Vietnam War marks first 51 FIW F-102 deployment

Nearly 50 years ago, F-102 Delta Daggers from what was then known as the 51st Fighter Interceptor Wing, Naha Air Base, Okinawa, were mobilized to bolster the campaign in Vietnam. Tensions were high in August 1964 after the U.S. Navy was ordered to retaliate against North Vietnam for the attacks on

CRC prepares new defenders for Osan's mission

As their boots hit the ground, Airmen newly assigned to the 51st Security Forces Squadron begin their initial training.The combat readiness course is a five-day ground and combat course covering land navigation, combatives, non-lethal fighting and different tactics to prepare the Airmen for the

South Korea Sojourns IX: Bonguensa Temple

Author's Note: This is the ninth 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: Staff Sgt. Kristine Clawson

Name: Kristine ClawsonUnit: 51 OSSJob title: Aviation Resource Manager/ HARM NCOICJob description and its impact on the overall mission: Oversee Jump/Flight pay for 200+ members and ensure aircrew have met all training requirements for real world missionsTime in the military: 7 ½ YearsTime at Osan:

Osan member helps strengthen US, ROK bond

Service members stationed in the Republic of Korea come and go, but one person provides a constant for those who want to become involved in the community.Since 2006, Jim Dunnet, Korean American Partnership Association outreach coordinator, has provided service members with multiple avenues for

Mustangs compete in Spartan Race

PMEL helps Osan measure success

A group of just 23 Airmen manage 5,800 pieces of equipment, 119 work centers and control $10.2 million worth of equipment assets.The unit must simultaneously execute Pacific Air Force-wide lateral support requests and ensure compliance with Air Force meterology and calibration standards, Air Force