Airman Spotlight: Senior Airman Phillip Steen

Name: Senior Airman Phillip SteenUnit: 51st Dental SquadronJob title: Dental TechnicianJob description and its impact on the overall mission: I am a proud dental assistant who delivers quality care to all members to Osan Air Base. Our mission is to maintain our active duty dental readiness and to

Osan's food inspectors keep Mustangs healthy

Protecting more than 5,000 people from food-borne illness is exactly what these Airmen intend to do to keep Osan mission ready.But prevention is key when it comes to the 51st Aerospace Medicine Squadron's Public Health food inspections section, which actually goes beyond the realms of food and into

Osan's engine mechanics prepare for major move

The heart sustains life, and the heart of a fighter jet is its engine. Airmen of the 51st Maintenance Squadron Propulsion Flight keep the heartbeat alive with a mission to provide timely, safe and reliable jet engines to the fight. However, in a move to save the Air Force money, Osan's propulsion

Airman Spotlight: Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Thomas

Name: Airman 1st Class Elizabeth ThomasUnit: 51st Civil Engineer SquadronJob Title: Engineering JourneymanJob Description and its impact on the mission: As an Engineering Journeyman, I maintain spatial data by verifying, surveying and updating all features on base. I ensure the provision of and

Travis C-5 delivers first MRAPs to Korea

7th AF commander holds press conference regarding off-base incident

The 7th Air Force commander held a press conference July 8, 2012, regarding an incident between Osan Air Base's Town Patrol and Korean citizens in the Songtan entertainment district."I want to express my regret and offer a sincere apology to the individuals affected by the actions of a small group

NDI: The doctors of maintenance

Remaining in good health is important not just for the Airmen but also for the jets stationed at Osan Air Base - neither are strangers to long days and a high operations tempo.And just as medical staff perform health check-ups, the 20 Airmen of the 51st Maintenance Squadron Non-destructive

Osan Airman embraces "Art of Eight Limbs"

Participating in a combative sport widely referred to as the "Art of Eight Limbs" might seem intimidating.Senior Airman James Turner, on the other hand, embraces a fighting technique using combinations of punches, kicks, elbows and knee strikes to subdue an opponent. Muay Thai kickboxing is a sport

Liberty Fest celebrates America's 236th

Team Osan gathered on the flightline during Liberty Fest, July 4, 2012, to celebrate America's 236th anniversary as a nation. Several Korean entertainers - a percussion band, string and flute trio, a dance troupe, and the folk group - performed during the Liberty Fest activities. The six-hour event

Team Osan celebrates Independence Day with fireworks

Team Osan watches fireworks on the flightline, July 4, 2012, at the end of Independence Day celebrations. The 51st Force Support Squadron hosted Liberty Fest to celebrate the federal holiday that celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of the Independence on July 4, 1776. Live music, prizes and