Military leaders discuss operations during Pacific region air boss conference

Military leaders from the U.S. and the Republic of Korea gathered here June 13-14 to discuss strategic airpower in the Pacific region."The Air Boss Conference is an annual conference that's hosted by the [Air Component Command commander]," said Col. James McGovern, 607th Air and Space Operations

2nd largest RED FLAG-Alaska in full swing

U.S. and coalition forces are wrapping up the first week of the 2nd largest RED FLAG-Alaska to date.Participants from Poland, Germany, Japan and U.S. military bases have endured a week of tactical air combat exercises designed to replicate the stresses that warfighters must face during their first

Airman Spotlight: Staff Sgt. Richard Maricle

Rank/Name: Staff Sgt. Richard D. MaricleUnit: 51st Security Forces SquadronJob title: Military Working Dog Handler/Area Supervisor/Quick Reaction TeamJob description and its impact on the overall mission:Trains and employs K9 in patrol applications and tactical maneuvers during routine and wartime

Osan unveils monument dedicated to fallen Airmen

U.S. and Republic of Korea air force leaders gathered in front of the Officers' Club here June 12, 2012, to unveil a monument dedicated to the 1,920 U.S. Airmen killed or wounded in the Korean War. The bronze bust depicts Capt. James A. Van Fleet Jr., who lost his life in 1952 during a night bombing

AMC commander visits 731st AMS

51st CE keeps water running

Airmen from the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuel maintenance shop, repair a broken water line at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 14, 2012. Water and fuel maintainers ensure the water supply to dorms, offices and housing at Osan remains in good working order. (U.S. Air Force

Officers' Spouses Club give back to community

Members from the Osan Officers' Spouses Club donate more than $2,000 worth of books to the Osan Library June 14, 2012. A majority of the 400 travel, children's, region specific, and adult education books were purchased online and from the Osan American Elementary School book fair with funds raised

Osan JA takes law into own hands

With Osan Air Base's high operations tempo, judge advocates and paralegals from the 51st Fighter Wing Staff Judge Advocate's Office ensure mission success for more than Airmen and families stationed on base. The legal office acts as the main adviser to senior leadership on disciplinary actions,

Vehicle maintainers keep Osan’s mission moving

Whether security forces Airmen are patrolling with Humvees or emergency responders are approaching the scene, their vehicles are an essential part of the mission. This is where Osan's "mechanics" come in.Airmen in the 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Maintenance shop are responsible for the

Osan teens donate money to UNICEF

The teens at Osan Air Base are giving back to the world in a big way.The Key Club from the Osan Teen Center raised $2,700 for the United Nations Children's Fund to eliminate tetanus in babies, which claims the lives of more than 22,000 children before they reach their fifth birthday. "The Key Club