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OSAN AIR BASE NEWS

  • National Parks of Korea: Songnisan

    Editor's Note: This is the third article in a series highlighting national parks in the ROK.Songnisan National Park, situated primarily in the central Chungcheongbuk-Do province, was the third and final park I visited in October. Unlike my visits to Seoraksan and Bukhansan national parks, I did not

  • OAHS student recognized for 'Extraordinary Personal Action'

    At the 2010-2011 first-quarter Osan American High School awards ceremony Nov. 22, one student was recognized not for academic achievement, but for lifesaving "Extraordinary Personal Action."Carol Malackowski, wife of Col. Patrick Malackowski, 51st Fighter Wing commander, presented Maggie Dene, a

  • Airman Spotlight: Senior Airman Evelyn Chavez

    Job title: Still Photographer journeyman Job description and its impact on the overall mission: I'm a Public Affairs still photographer who provides digital imagery to tell the Air Force story not only to the base population but to the external population as well. I provide photographic support to

  • PACAF commander celebrates Thanksgiving with Osan Airmen

    Airmen who came to Osan's Gingko Tree dining facility for a Thanksgiving meal may have been a little surprised to see Gen. Gary North, Pacific Air Forces commander, and the PACAF command chief behind the serving line.The general, along with Chief Master Sergeant Sgt. Brooke McLean, PACAF command

  • Air Force Legal Assistance Web site offers many features

    Active-duty and Reserve servicemembers, dependents and retirees requiring assistance from the Osan Legal Office are encouraged to visit the Air Force Legal Assistance Web site at https://aflegalassistance.law.af.mil. The Web site was created to increase efficiency and track client satisfaction with

  • UNC commander condemns North Korean attack

    The UNC commander today strongly condemned the North Korean attack on Yeongpyeong Island. "We call upon North Korea to stop these unprovoked attacks and fully abide by the terms of the Armistice Agreement," said Gen. Walter L. Sharp, UNC commander. "These actions are threatening the peace and

  • Schwartz discusses Korea, other issues

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz said it is "significant" that the South Korean air force, rather than the U.S., is leading its country's air defenses at a time when North Korea has become increasingly provocative.Schwartz spoke here Nov. 23 at a Defense Writers Group meeting hours

  • Airman Spotlight: Staff Sgt. Patrick Griego

    Unit: 51st Medical Operations SquadronJob title: Aerospace medical service journeyman Job description and its impact on the overall mission: I'm an emergency services medical technician providing patient care and customer service to all medical emergencies on Osan AB.Time in the military: Six

  • The Command Sponsorship Program in Korea (Sharp Point # 27-10)

    1. In my Sharp Point #23-10, dated Nov. 3, 2010, I announced the establishment of the Command Sponsorship Program Task Force for U.S. Forces Korea. The TF consists of senior leaders from each service component in Korea, as well as the USFK Command Sergeant Major and other key advisors. The TF's

  • Thanksgiving Day Safety Message (Sharp Point # 26-10)

    1. On the 25th of November we celebrate Thanksgiving as a special time when America pauses to reflect on its beginnings as a nation and to give thanks for the many blessings we enjoy. Over this past year each of you has worked very hard to help USFK maintain peace and stability across Northeast Asia