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OSAN AIR BASE NEWS

  • News Clips, updated July 25

    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.Dong Kwang Won orphanage in Suwon on 30 July.Participants will load the bus

  • Airman Spotlight: Senior Airman Joshua Jobe

    Name: Joshua C. JobeUnit: OSSJob title: Air Traffic Controller Job description and its impact on the overall mission: Maintain a safe and orderly flow of Air Traffic through Osan airspace. Control our jets arriving and departing and keep them separated from other general aviation transitioning

  • Base Defense; 51st Security Forces and ROKAF members challenged

    51st Security Forces Squadron and Republic of Korea Air Force members performed base defense operations training during the combat readiness course at Osan Air Base, June 26. During training, SF members' reacted to [simulated] hostile forces. Members were challenged with securing Base Alpha,

  • Patriot Express and the Acquired Dependent

    Servicemembers have entered into marital bliss with a local national while stationed at different overseas locations. All of the additional paperwork, processing and waivers required to enter this matrimonial state are overwhelming, but well worth the hassle endured. Once the couple reaches a point

  • Returning Airman saddles up as new commander

    The 51st Fighter Wing welcomed its 61st commander July 15, 2011, in the phase hangar off the Osan Air Base flightline.Col. Patrick McKenzie reported to Osan for his second tour, fresh from an assignment at the Pentagon, to take charge from out-going commander Col. Patrick Malackowski."The mission

  • Airman Spotlight: Senior Airman Rachel Martinez

    Senior Airman Rachel MartinezUnit: 51st Dental SquadronJob title: Dental assistant journeymanJob description and its impact on the overall mission: A prophylaxis technician educates military personnel and family members on oral hygiene and the importance of maintaining it to prevent gum disease and

  • UNC/CFC/USFK Change of Command

    Gen. James D. Thurman assumed command of United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command and U.S. Forces Korea from Gen. Walter L. Sharp today at a 10 a.m. change of command ceremony at Collier Field House here.Thurman spelled out his priorities for command during the ceremony:"As your new

  • 51st Fighter Wing commander takes final flight

    Col. Patrick Malackowski took his final flight as the 51st Fighter Wing commander here July 12. Colonel Malackowski served as wing commander of the 51st FW since December 2009. He and his family will depart Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea and head to Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, where he will

  • AF Civil Engineer reviews Osan dorms, infrastructure

    The Air Force Civil Engineer toured four Osan Air Base dormitories July 9, to review more than $10 million of construction and renovations improving the quality of life for unaccompanied Airmen.Maj Gen. Timothy A. Byers made Osan his first stop on a five-base, PACAF tour, and he was given a glimpse

  • Airman Spotlight: Staff Sgt. Kevin Pressgrove

    Name: Staff Sgt. Kevin PressgroveUnit: 51st Communications SquadronJob title: Unit Education and Training ManagerJob description and its impact on the overall mission: Unit education and training program management and analysis. Analyzing past /current trends and shortfalls and managing upgrade and