25th AMU takes load crew competition honors

Weapon loaders from the 25th Aircraft Maintenance Unit won the 3rd Quarter Load Crew Competition Oct. 4, putting the travelling trophy back into Osan Air Base hands.Staff Sgt. Malinda Lyons, Staff Sgt. Kenneth Thompson, and Airman 1st Class Charles Clayton, Crew 3 of the 25th AMU, defeated Staff

Airmen pick up trash in wing-wide FOD walk

USFK Reinstates Command-Wide Curfew

The commander, U.S. Forces Korea, Gen. James D. Thurman announced today the reinstatement of a command-wide curfew for the next 30 days to ensure the continued mission-readiness of the command and to assess our current operational environment.The off-installation curfew is in effect from midnight

Emergency Management Exercise; Osan responders challenged

During an Emergency Management Exercise, Osan responders reacted to a simulated A-10 that collided with a CH-47, which then crashed into a static display during an airshow, here Oct. 5. Fifth-graders from Osan Middle School helped with the exercise, giving it a 'real-feel'. The students were

Air Force leaders issue Energy Awareness message

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz send the following message regarding energy awareness month to the Airmen of the U.S. Air Force and their families:Global Vigilance, Reach, and Power at home and abroad require vast amounts of energy -

Fire prevention week: 'Protect your family from fire'

The 51st Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Emergency Services Flight will be holding several events around base Oct. 9-16, to help ensure Osan members are thinking about fire prevention.This year's fire prevention week slogan is, "Protect your family from fire."Fire department personnel will be educating

Immersion tour exposes leaders to rich mission of 51st FW

Fifty senior-ranking Airmen got a one-day, open-door look at the rich mission of the 51st Fighter Wing.These Airmen -- Osan squadron commanders, chief master sergeants and first sergeants -- took an immersion tour at the invitation of Col. Patrick McKenzie, 51st FW commander. The experience was

Airman Spotlight: Staff Sgt. Natasha Blue

Name:  Staff Sgt. Natasha M. BlueUnit:  51st Fighter Wing Staff Judge Advocate officeJob title:  Paralegal CraftsmanJob description and its impact on the overall mission:  Civil Law paralegal. Coordinates legal assistance for the entire base populace. Personally assisted 339 clients, drafted 758

Airman Spotlight: Tech. Sgt. Melissa Mantegna

Name:  Tech. Sgt. Melissa MantegnaUnit: 51st Logistics Readiness SquadronJob title: NCOIC, War Reserve MaterialJob description and its impact on the overall mission: Manages $138M War Reserve Material (WRM) program; 51st Fighter Wing go-to point of contact for all WRM issues/use requests. Executes

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Take a Stand

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the primary objective is to increase awareness of how violence impacts families and communities. To many individuals, domestic violence is horrific, unspeakable abuse that only happens in rare circumstances. It can range in severity with varying