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OSAN AIR BASE NEWS

  • 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

  • Outdoor Recreation offers summer trips for adventure enthusiasts

    What do you think about when you hear "white-water rafting?" Have you ever considered rafting down a river as a great stress reliever?Osan's Outdoor Recreation office offers several trips throughout the summer months that can not only relieve stress but also give someone a chance to get out and

  • Military leaders discuss past, future ops at Air Boss Conference

    Leaders from around the world met here June 15 and 16 to discuss one important mission - strategic airpower in Korea."The Air Boss Conference is an annual conference that's hosted by the [Air Component Command commander]," said Col. James McGovern, 607th Air and Space Operations Center commander.

  • National Parks of Korea: Dadohaehaesang and Byeonsan

    Editor's Note: This is the sixth article in a series highlighting national parks in the ROK.In January, I embarked upon a two-day trip to visit several national parks in the southern regions of the country. The plan was to stop at four national parks, a migratory bird sanctuary and a tea

  • Space-A travel: Ensure bags meet weight, size allowances

    Whether heading out to climb Mt. Fuji or to explore the ruins of ancient Rome, Space-Available travel can help travelers get there for less.Keep in mind that unlike flying on the commercial airlines, Space-A doesn't charge for excess luggage. So to avoid any hassles, here are a few guidelines

  • Osan's 10-Hour Run; 749.5 miles

    More than 400 Osan Air Base Airmen participated in a 10-hour run June 10, here. The purpose of the run was to raise money through donations for Japan and Southern Tornadoes relief efforts, as well as boost troop morale. Team Osan ran a total of 749.5 miles, raising $1,362.00. (U.S. Air Force Photo