Photo of Airmen, U.S. Air Force aircraft participate in an aircraft generation training event.

OSAN AIR BASE NEWS

  • Airmen train relocation tactics during Vigilant Defense 24

    Wing operations center members simulate contingency command-and-control center relocation protocols during the Vigilant Defense 24 training event at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 31, 2023. This training upskills Airmen to be resilient and adaptable, affirming our commitment to the Republic

  • Osan utilizes alternate landing strip during Vigilant Defense 24

    U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron prepare for a F-16 Fighting Falcon to utilize an alternate landing strip during Vigilant Defense 24 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 29, 2023. In contingency environments, the ALS is activated when the main runway sustains heavy

  • PAR teams respond during Vigilant Defense 24

    U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 51st Fighter Wing conduct a par sweep during Vigilant Defense 24 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 31, 2023. As the most forward deployed permanently based wing in the Air Force, the 51st Fighter Wing is charged with providing mission-ready Airmen to execute

  • Osan hosts Trunk-or-Treat

    A Trunk-or-Treat event takes place at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 27, 2023. The event created a fun and safe environment for military families to celebrate Halloween and foster community morale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsea Caballero)

  • Aircraft generation kicks off Vigilant Defense 24

    F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 36th Fighter Squadron, and A-10C Thunderbolt IIs from the 25th Fighter Squadron, taxi the runway during Vigilant Defense 24 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 29, 2023. The aircraft generation demonstrated the 51st Fighter Wing’s rapid generation capabilities

  • AGE Technicians keep aircraft operational

    51st Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment technicians conduct routine maintenance on ground equipment at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 2, 2023. AGE technicians carry out inspections and maintenance on aerospace ground equipment, ensuring the 25th and 36th Fighter Squadrons are

  • From Enlisted to Officer: My Journey Exploring Commissioning Resources

    When prior enlisted officers from the 694th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Group organized an enlisted to officer forum, I had the privilege of stepping into the role of an aspiring officer. The event focused on commissioning through three primary avenues: U.S. Air Force Academy,

  • PACAF command team visits Osan, highlights 51FW as pillar in Indo-Pacific

    U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces commander, Chief Master Sgt. David Wolfe, PACAF command chief, and their spouses visited Osan Air Base Oct. 19.The command team held an All-Call for the Osan community, engaged with Airmen around the base, and explored strategies to ensure Osan’s

  • Osan recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month

    U.S. Air Force Col. William McKibban, 51st Fighter Wing commander, provides opening remarks during a Domestic Violence Awareness Month workout at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 14, 2023. The event was designed to highlight the issue of domestic violence within the U.S. Air Force, offering a