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OSAN AIR BASE NEWS

  • Combat Readiness Course; mounted operations training

    Members of the 51st Security Forces Squadron performed mounting and un-mounting operations training during the combat readiness course at Osan Air Base, June 27. During training, SF members' reacted to [simulated] improvised explosive devices as well as [hostile] contact left and right drills.

  • Gates ends historic term as defense secretary

    Robert M. Gates is the only man to thank two presidents for the privilege of serving as secretary of defense.At the Armed Forces Farewell Tribute June 30 on the Pentagon's parade field, Secretary Gates thanked President George W. Bush for nominating him for the job in 2006, and President Barack

  • Sesame Street show shares some smiles with Osan

    The USO-hosted Sesame Street show made a stop here June 29. This free show, exclusively for military children and their families, features Elmo and his friends Rosita, Cookie Monster, Grover, and their new friend Katie, a military kid who is moving to a new place. The tour is part of Sesame Street's

  • Armed; SF members receive weapons training

    Members of the 51st Security Forces Squadron received weapons training and qualification at Osan Air Base, June 23. Weapons training and qualification are required for each member to perform their primary duties. The SF members' disassembled, cleaned, and reassembled their M4 Carbine riffle. During

  • News Clips, updated June 27

    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.HAWC ClassesOsan's Health and Wellness Center staff is offering a variety

  • Airman Spotlight: Senior Airman Christopher Rhodey

    Unit: 51st Aerospace Medicine SquadronJob title: Aerospace Medical TechnicianJob description and its impact on the overall mission: My job as a medical technician is to provide patients with the best and highest quality of care. Here at Osan, I work in the Flight Medicine Clinic. My job is to make

  • Prime BEEF training keeps Osan’s civil engineers mission ready

    One-hundred fifty Airmen with the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron participated in their monthly Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force training here June 22.Prime BEEF teams are rapidly deployable, specialized civil engineer units, which provide a wide variety of engineering support required to establish,

  • SF quick reaction teams hone combat readiness skills

    51st Security Forces quick reaction teams hone their skills by practicing combat readiness drills. The teams swiftly cleared a simulated hostile building. Security Forces are responsible for ensuring the safety of bases, weapons, property and personnel from hostile forces. (U.S. Air Force Photos by

  • Airman solves fuel-flow transmitter problem, saves Air Force thousands

    An Airman here was recently awarded a check worth $10,000 through the Innovative Development Employee Awareness, or IDEA, program.Tech. Sgt. Tremaine Smith, 51st Maintenance Group technical order distribution office manager, was recognized for an idea that fixed a fuel-flow transmitter problem

  • Security Forces K-9 unit practices real-world readiness drills

    51st Security Forces K-9 team hone their skills by practicing real-world readiness drills. The K-9 and handler performed patrol duties and attack drills. Security Forces are responsible for ensuring the base safety, weapons, property and personnel from hostile forces. (U.S. Air Force Photos by Staff