Team Osan welcomes holiday with tree lighting

Flu season: What everyone should know

For anyone who has ever had the flu, you know it can knock you out--with family members, friends and co-workers not far behind.Today, it's more important than ever to get the facts straight about flu--and be aware there are vaccines available to prevent flu.While 2009 H1N1 is likely to be the most

51st MDG pharmacy stops illness with the S.I.C.K program

While long lines and even longer wait times are normal for the winter season during the holiday rush, patients at the 51st Medical Group can avoid waiting by utilizing MDG's Self Initiated Care Kit, or S.I.C.K program. The intent of the S.I.C.K program is to allow beneficiaries to receive three

Caring for People forum questions answered

With quality of life for Airman, DOD civilians, dependants and retirees a high priority for Air Force Leaders, Osan Air Base held a Caring for People Forum June 2, 2011.The Caring for People Forum helps Air Force leaders receive community feedback on review, action and resolution. This open forum

Drive, determination and never-say-no attitude proves worth it to this Airman

Everyone has heard the phrase a picture is worth a 1,000 words but what about an idea that's worth $10,000?Tech. Sgt. Tremaine Smith, with the 51st Maintenance Group, had just such a thought and had the drive and determination to get his idea off the ground.He first discovered the problem nearly two

Officials approve DODEA school lunch price increase

School lunch prices at all overseas Department of Defense Education Activity schools will increase starting Jan. 3, 2012, due to a new federal law and to keep pace with increasing food and operational costs, officials said.The military services approved an increase in the price of school lunch at

Osan's Winterfest set for Dec. 10

The 51st Fighter Wing will host the annual base-wide Winterfest at the Officers' Club December 10 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The free family-friendly event is open to all ranks and members of Team Osan. Come enjoy food, entertainment, prizes and fun. Holiday attire is recommended for the event. Children

Bioenvironmental, civil engineers keep base water flowing

Water is one of the most abundant resources in the world. It makes up 70 percent of a person's body and covers 75 percent of the Earth. Without it someone wouldn't survive more than a day in a harsh environment.Here at Osan, the 51st Aerospace Medicine Squadron Bioenvironmental Flight and the 51st

Commissaries to end magazine sales overseas

Defense Commissary Agency officials have announced the end of magazine sales in their overseas stores beginning January 2012. This policy affects all commissaries in Europe, the Pacific (Japan, Okinawa, South Korea and Guam) and Puerto Rico.DeCA will continue to sell the Stars & Stripes newspaper

Mustangs kick off Holiday Mail for Heroes

Members of the 51st Fighter Wing started the holiday season a few days before Thanksgiving with the hustle and bustle of card sorting Nov. 22.Thirty-five volunteers, hailing from different units throughout the wing, came together over two nights at the Osan Community Center, to assist the Red