51st Medical Group Space Available Policy Change

To balance the mission and health of the community, the 51st Medical Group will begin providing Space Available service via the TRICARE Plus program based on open enrollment capacity. Space Available will no longer be provided by open appointments to first-come, first-serve non-enrollees. This

Joint CBRN training tests EM responders’ readiness

How 'Derby Girls' Roll

HurriCaylen. Mobsta. Slamazon. These aren't call signs for pilots from the 25th or 36th Fighter Squadrons, but they are wingmen for two Osan Airmen who enjoy a different "rolling thunder."During their typical work days, one can be seen mentoring Airmen and the other briefing F-16 Fighting Falcon

Airman death occurs in dorms

An Airman assigned to the 51st Fighter Wing was found deceased in his dormitory room here March 19. Senior Airman Dustin Owens was a precision guided munitions crewmember in the 51st Munitions Squadron.The cause of death is currently under investigation. More information will be released as it

Osan youth get moving, get healthy

Crew Chiefs & LRS service Osan A-10s

The 25th Fighter Squadron at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea is considered one of the premier close air support fighter squadron's on the peninsula. The A-10 is one of the squadron's primary aircraft, and with its design for close air support and forward air control capabilities, it's a vital

Airman Spotlight: SSgt Mario Tomasello

Unit: 36th Fighter Squadron Job title: Knowledge Operator Job description and its impact on the overall mission: As the 36th FS NCO in charge of knowledge operations, I have a direct link to the 36th FS and 51st FW mission. I provide 47 pilots and 7 support personnel the means to access computer

Agreement increases Korean-National car authorizations on base

PACAF IG visits Osan for first UEI

The Pacific Air Forces Inspector General team visited the base for the 51st Fighter Wing's first Unit Effectiveness Inspection Capstone event March 9-14.This was the first time the IG team visited the base since the new Air Force Inspection System, Air Force Instruction 90-201, was published in

South Korea Sojourns IV: Jeju Island Fire Festival

Author's Note: This is the fifth 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.