Photo of Airmen, U.S. Air Force aircraft participate in an aircraft generation training event.

OSAN AIR BASE NEWS

  • Absentee Voters Week 2010

    Absentee Voters Week, from Sept. 27 to Oct. 4, has been set aside by Department of Defense officials for voters to recognize the military's focus on preserving the right to vote and encouraging absentee voters to do so. The goals of Absentee Voters Week are to emphasize and encourage voters to

  • Uniform changes go into effect Oct. 1

    Oct. 1 not only signals the beginning of a new fiscal year, it also signifies the time when many uniform changes come into effect. The following is a list of upcoming changes: -- The 2EXX, 3AXXX and 3CXXX legacy badges will no longer be worn.-- The green fleece outer garment must have name, service

  • Airman Spotlight: 51st Civil Engineer Squadron Electric Shop

    Unit: 51st CESJob description and its impact on the overall mission: Maintain/troubleshoot/repair all base-wide high and low voltage electrical distribution, lightning protection, fire alarm notification, and airfield lighting systems for Osan.Earlier this month, the 51st CES electricians worked

  • Air Force Ball celebrates 63rd AF anniversary

    The 7th Air Force Ball committee hosted an Air Force Ball Sept. 18 at the Lotte World Hotel here to celebrate the service's 63rd Anniversary with the help of the Republic of Korea Air Force and local community members.More than 900 people attended the ball, themed "60th Anniversary of the Korean

  • Schwarzenegger: 'You are the true action heroes'

    California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger thanked servicemembers and their families during a rally here Sept. 15.On the third leg of an Asian trade tour that took him to Japan, China and Korea, Schwarzenegger also met with Soldiers from California when he arrived at Seoul Air Base Sept. 14. Among them

  • Airman Spotlight: Senior Airman Russell Bickel

    Unit: 5th Reconnaissance SquadronJob title: U-2 ground crew memberJob description and its impact on the overall mission: Performs preflight/postflight inspections, services fuel, hydraulic, pneumatic and liquid oxygen systems. Accomplishes repair actions on various aircraft systems and

  • Protect your teeth

    It's September, and you know what that means.... FOOTBALL! Injury prevention is important if you participate in contact sports or other recreational activities. When it comes to protecting your teeth, a mouthguard is an essential piece of athletic gear. In fact, an athlete is 60 times more likely to

  • More focus needed to end suicides, Mullen says

    A silent killer is rapidly infiltrating the military, claiming lives at an alarming rate each year.It does not discriminate, taking aim at the young and old, male and female -- from the battle-hardened Soldier to the new recruit."It's an area that can't get enough focus right now," said Navy Adm.

  • Osan holds POW/MIA recognition events

    The Osan Air Force Sergeants Association chapter sponsored the National POW/MIA Recognition Day this year, with an entire week of events Sept. 13-17. There were a myriad of demonstrations and events leading up to The National POW/MIA Recognition Day, culminating in a remembrance and memorial tribute

  • Airman Spotlight: Senior Airman Cameron Hansen

    Unit: 51st Maintenance GroupJob title: F-16 squadron lead crew memberJob description and its impact on the overall mission: Responsible for aircraft weapons loading training and certification for F-16 weapons load crews. Evaluates weapons load crew proficiency on fighter wing unit-committed