Osan's A-10C at full force

The last two A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft return to the Korean Peninsula from Exercise COPE TIGER/Balikatan deployment on April 21, 2011. This occasion marks the first time that all A-10C model aircraft assigned to Osan AB ROK have been on the Korean Peninsula at the same time. The A-10C's primary

'Sex Signals' hits Osan

What is sexual assault, is a question that was hopefully answered during a recent showing of "Sex Signals" at Osan's base theater April 25 and 26. The show was brought to the base to help align with a recent policy signed by the Secretary of the Air Force and Air Force Chief of Staff to eliminate

F-15K Flight Simulator Featured at Osan

Boeing made available a F-15K simulator with 180 degree display to Osan Air base, Republic of Korea, personnel , April 25. Loaded with realistic scenarios, the simulator gave a real feel to the operator enabling Airmen to hop in the cockpit and take out enemy aircraft as well as bomb labeled

Osan recognizes Earth Day

Military children celebrate with base parade, Easter egg hunt

Osan celebrated Month of the Military Child and Child Abuse Prevention Month with a base parade and Easter egg hunt here April 23. About 200 people participated in the parade from the Officers' Club to the Osan High School football field. More than 10,000 plastic eggs were placed around the field

Girl Scouts celebrate Arbor Day

Osan Girl Scouts honored Arbor day/Earth Day by planting 200 yellow pansies and 10 evergreen trees here April 21. Before the planting, each scout received a brief on the history behind Arbor/Earth Day and the importance of its celebration. The flowers and trees were planted near the elementary

Packing for Space-A travel

No one is happy with paying luggage fees for checked bags on commercial airlines. In fact, some airline companies are even considering additional carry-on charges, not to mention the already strict weight and size restrictions.Since these fees can eat into a servicemember's vacation budget, why not

Osan Airman named PACAF CGO of Year

An F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot here was recently named Pacific Air Forces 2010 Company Grade Officer of the Year.Capt. Daniel "Deuce" Lindsey, 36th Fighter Squadron, was selected from among thousands of officers as the best CGO of the command based on his military performance, significant

News Clips, updated April 18

Below are just few of the things happening at Osan AB and in the local community. If you would like to have your event advertised on this page, please send an e-mail to 51FWPA@osan.af.mil. For more information, call 784-4044.Month of the Military Child Parade and Base Easter Egg HuntThe Month of the

740-year-old landmark receives facelift for Arbor Day

Its roots date back to about 1270 A.D. It has seen the rise and fall of nations. It has seen countless wars and conflicts, and if this tree could talk it would surely have a lot of knowledge and wisdom to pass along.The Enheng-jungui Ginkgo Tree located on Osan's golf course was declared a