Photo of Airmen, U.S. Air Force aircraft participate in an aircraft generation training event.

OSAN AIR BASE NEWS

  • KDCA Commissioner visits 51st MDG

    From the start of the Korean War to the present day, the shared goals of both the U.S. and the Republic of Korea have only been achievable through extensive cooperation.This statement holds true for U.S. operations at Osan Air Base and can be applied to aspects ranging from aerial coordination,

  • Osan commander takes to the skies for CSARTE 25-2

    U.S. Air Force Col. William McKibban, 51st Fighter Wing commander, shakes hands with Senior Airman Sergio Lopez, 25th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, before a flight during the Combat Search and Rescue Training Exercise (CSARTE 25-2) at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 8, 2025. CSARTE

  • 51 CES hosts joint and combined RADR training ahead of exercise

    The 51st Civil Engineer Squadron hosted a joint and combined rapid airfield damage repair and large crater repair training class ahead of an upcoming joint and combined IRON RADR exercise at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April. 3, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kahdija Slaughter)

  • Planting trees, growing partnerships

    Following the end of the Korean War, there were many things left in ruin that needed to be rebuilt, including the countryside and its forests.This started the tradition and holiday of Arbor Day, celebrated April 5, in the Republic of Korea and is the foundation of a unique cooperation between the

  • US, ROK Air Forces to conduct combined CSAR exercise CSARTE 25-2

    U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan AB, ROK, and the 18th Wing, Kadena AB, Japan, along with Republic of Korea Air Force personnel, will conduct Combined Search and Rescue Training Event 25-2, at Osan AB, April 7-18. The field training exercise will focus on enhancing joint CSAR

  • Mustang of the Week: A1C Carly Freehill

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Carly Freehill, 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron individual protective equipment journeyman, was named Mustang of the Week on March 24, 2025, for her dedication and contributions to the mission.A native of Mulkeytown, Illinois, Freehill joined the U.S. Air Force with

  • 51st FW conducts ACE operations with ROKAF, military partners

    The exercise focused on deterring aggression and conducting decisive joint training while strengthening U.S. alliances and partnerships throughout the Indo-Pacific. This iteration of Freedom Shield enabled Airmen to train on capabilities that increased survivability and resilience, creating