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OSAN AIR BASE NEWS

  • Aircraft parts store supplies components to put jets in air

    The 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron Aircraft Parts Store is not widely known throughout Osan, but they provide key items for the base's flying mission. With millions of dollars worth of spare parts and thousands of pieces to account for, the parts store provides components critical to the

  • Airman Spotlight: Staff Sgt. Michael Moore

    Unit: 51st Maintenance Operations Squadron Job title: 51 MXG/MOS VCNCO/Emergency Manager/Airfield Driving Program Manager/ Self Inspection MonitorJob description and its impact on the overall mission: Oversees four squadron vehicle control Accounts/199 vehicles valued at over $2M, coordinates fleet

  • Innovative Airmen cut cost

    While the Department of Defense faces tightening budgets and fiscal restraints, one local Airman is developing innovative ways to save money and accomplish the mission.Staff Sgt. Lucas Morrow, a broadcaster with American Forces Network-Osan, uses recycled items, a small budget and big ideas to

  • Liberty Fest set to light up Osan's skies

    The 51st Force Support Squadron will host "Liberty Fest" on the Osan Air Base operations ramp from 4 to 10 p.m., July 4.The free event is open to all members of Team Osan and offers entertainment by local bands traditional Korean performances, static displays, demonstrations and a fireworks

  • Osan expects gate delays as AFOC personnel transition to DBIDS

    Beginning midnight July 1, 2012, processing through Osan Air Base's Morin and main gates might take a little longer, as everyone gets checked through the Defense Biometric Identification System, also known as DBIDS.A recent agreement with Republic of Korea's Air Force Operations Center leaders paved

  • Osan NCO accepted into Air Force nursing program

    Staff Sgt. Charles Finklea is trading his stripes for bars after being accepted into the Air Force's Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program, an educational opportunity that covers tuition and still provides active-duty pay.NECP offers active-duty enlisted Airmen the opportunity to earn a bachelor's

  • Resiliency: Part of every Airman’s life

    Osan Air Base leaders designated June 21 as Wingman Day, as the Department of Defense announced the need to care for each other as a growing need in the military.Demands on Airmen are higher than ever. Deployments, separation from family, low manning and tight fiscal constraints can cause an immense

  • U.S, ROK service members visit Cheonan wreckage

    U.S. and Republic of Korea service members view the salvaged wreckage of ROK naval ship, Cheonan, at the ROK Navy 2nd Fleet Command at Pyeongtaek Navy Station, June 21, 2012. Forty-six Korean service members were killed, March 26, 2010, when a North Korean submarine sank the Cheonan with a torpedo.

  • Airman Spotlight: Senior Airman Jillion Clark

    Name: Senior Airman Jillion ClarkUnit: 51st Operations Support SquadronJob title: Air Traffic ControllerJob description and its impact on the overall mission: Separating and controlling aircraft to ensure safe flying operations at Osan.Time in the military: 4 years and 2 monthsTime at Osan: 4 months

  • Former CSAF revisits old stomping grounds, tours Osan

    Retired Gen. Ronald Fogleman visited Osan Air Base, June 19, 2012. He served as 7th Air Force commander from July 1990 - August 1992. During his visit, the general was introduced to the current mission of 7th Air Force, he also met with Airmen around base and thanked them for their service. Before