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OSAN AIR BASE NEWS

  • Contagious Christmas Cheer: Osan family helps other families for holidays

    It began by entering a sweepstakes to win a $500 gift card -- a simple five-minute survey at the Osan USO. What it has turned into is so much more.Alicia Dryja, wife of Capt. Paul Dryja, 51st Fighter Wing commander's executive officer, won the on-line sweepstakes. Her initial thought of what to do

  • 7th Air Force Commander bids farewell to Korea, USAF

    After an incomparable 3-year tenure on the Korean Peninsula and an illustrious career that spans more than 34 years, Lt. Gen. Jeffrey A. Remington and his wife, Machelle, are bidding a heart-felt farewell to Korea Jan. 6, 2012 and to the United States Air Force March 1, 2012. Lt. Gen. Jeffrey A.

  • Barefoot runner sets Osan Airmen on right path

    The Osan Health and Wellness Center recently hosted barefoot runner and author Ashish Mukharji for a one-day lecture and clinic Dec. 8, 2011.Mukharkji, who wrote a book on barefoot running and has almost 24 years experience in running, spoke to approximately 20 Airmen on the positive effects of

  • 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