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OSAN AIR BASE NEWS

  • Air Force to lift hiring freeze Dec. 15

    The hiring freeze implemented in August will be fully lifted Dec. 15, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced.The freeze, preceded by hiring controls, was one of several measures implemented in 2011 to bring manning down to mandated 2010 levels. In addition, voluntary separation incentives

  • Osan emergency responders practice skills in CBRN scenario

    Emergency responders converged on Bldg. 1366 Dec. 12, 2011, during a base-wide exercise.This five-hour practice scenario challenged elements of the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron and 51st Medical Group on their on-scene tactics, techniques and procedures against a chemical, biological, radiological or

  • Osan AB exceeds CFC goal

    The Combined Federal Campaign ended Dec. 2, and Osan Air Base and other Area V personnel generously donated a total of $266,000, exceeding the base's monetary goal by almost $37,000.More than 5,000 people were contacted, according to Maj. Jason Erb, CFC Community Project Officer, meeting the primary

  • Two Osan Airmen receive STEP promotions

    Two Airmen received instantaneous promotions in December 2011 through the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program.Technical Sgts. Anthony Modeste, 51st Security Forces Squadron, and Denniss Olea, 51st Force Support Squadron, got surprise visits by Osan leadership intent on tacking on their new

  • Osan shares holiday spirit with Korean orphans

    More than 100 volunteers put together an unforgettable Christmas experience for about 60 children and foster parents of the Pearl S. Buck Foundation-Korea at the Osan Middle School, Dec. 10, 2011.The Pearl S. Buck Foundation was established to raise the awareness of children in Korea who are

  • Winterfest brings holiday cheer to Team Osan

    The 51st Fighter Wing hosted the annual base-wide Winterfest at the Officers' Club Dec. 10, 2011. The free family-friendly event was open to all ranks and members of Team Osan. Attendees were invited to enjoy a night of food, entertainment, prizes and fun.  Children also had a special "Santa's

  • Military Postal Service: Keeping morale high one letter at a time

    "No mail, no morale" is their slogan and during this time of year mail is more important than ever.The Military Postal Service Agency here processes about 3,000 pieces of mail a day during the holiday season, and there is a lot that goes into "pitching" mail.Jim Groff, Osan's postmaster, said

  • CSAF issues holiday greeting

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and his wife Suzie sent out a special holiday message Dec. 7 to Airmen and their families serving around the world.During the 29-second video, the Schwartzes spoke about their appreciation and understanding of the sacrifices service members make during

  • CRC elevates defenders poise

    Members of the 51st Security Forces Squadron along with members of the Republic of Korea's Air Police, complete the confidence course during their Combat Readiness Course Dec. 05, 2011. The confidence course is an obstacle course testing the participant's abilities to survive as a team while