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OSAN AIR BASE NEWS

  • US Forces Korea commander extends curfew

    Gen. James D. Thurman, U.S. Forces Korea commander, is extending the curfew for military personnel on the peninsula until further notice. The purpose of the curfew is to ensure continued mission readiness and to assess the current operational environment. The new off-installation curfew begins Jan.

  • Winter safety – Avoiding common mishaps this season

    When it comes to winter one can't help but think of all the hazards - frigid weather, ice, snow and dangerous, slippery conditions - it's no wonder people tread softly this time of year.Osan is no stranger to these winter hazards, and it takes time and care to negotiate any harsh condition, that's

  • Dietary supplements removed from Exchanges due to health concerns

    The Department of Defense has implemented a temporary moratorium on the sales of products containing DMAA within military facilities. The moratorium will remain in effect pending further review of relevant scientific evidence and reported events, officials said.Recent reports show that two Soldier

  • DOD releases sexual assault report, announces new policies

    Defense Department officials released the "Annual Report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the Military Service Academies" on Dec. 27, covering the academic year from June 1, 2010, to May 31, 2011.The report shows an increase in reports of sexual assault, with 65 reports of sexual assault

  • Air Force officials release high year tenure details

    Air Force officials announced Dec. 19, high year of tenure limit changes for the grades of senior airman, staff sergeant and technical sergeant that go into effect in 2013. The changes are a part of additional force management programs that are ongoing to continue to size and shape the force to

  • Airman Spotlight: Staff Sgt. Donnel Carney

    Unit: 51st Force Support SquadronJob title: 51st Fight Wing Honor Guard NCOICJob description and its impact on the overall mission: Our primary mission and sole purpose is to render honors at military and civil ceremonies such as retirements, change of commands, and all official military functions.

  • Airman Spotlight: Tech. Sgt. Armando Soler II

    Name: Tech. Sgt. Armando Soler IIUnit: 51st Maintenance Operations Squadron - Quality AssuranceJob title: Quality Assurance InspectorJob description and its impact on the overall mission: Perform quality verification inspections and personal evaluations on over 1,200 assigned maintenance

  • Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders bring holiday spirit to Osan

    The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders visited Osan Air Base to deliver holiday cheer Dec. 20 as part of their 73rd USO tour.During their visit, the 12-member team visited with Airmen and some of their younger cheerleading fans, held a free performance, signed autographs and posed for pictures with Osan

  • Osan systems migrating to Air Force Network

    Beginning Jan. 16, 2012, Osan Air Base becomes the third Pacific Air Force base to transition e-mail and network services to a central Air Force Network. The migration is part of a service-wide effort to convert cyber operations and consolidate network applications for Air Force, Air Force Reserve

  • Airman Spotlight: Senior Airman Jason Leaver

    Unit: 51st Operations Support SquadronJob title: Weather ForecasterJob description and its impact on the overall mission: Primarily I work as a Weather Forecaster embedded within the fighter squadron. Time in the military: 5 YearsTime at Osan: 6 MonthsDEROS: July 2012Hometown: St.Louis MOHobbies: