New passenger terminal opens at Osan

The opening of a new passenger terminal here was celebrated Sept. 27 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that included Lt. Gen. Robert Allardice, 18th Air Force commander, Col. Bong-Wan Han, Construction Management Team chief, Defense Installation Agency, U.S. Forces Korea, and other distinguished

2010 intramural flag football season underway at Osan

There may have been no tailgate parties, but this year's intramural flag football season kicked off Sept. 13., coinciding with the National Football League's opening weekend.Even without reality shows - or even locker rooms - flag football is one of the most anticipated and exciting intramural

Osan hosts “BBQ and Blues”

More than 3,500 people descended on the officer's club parking lot here for the base's ninth annual "Barbecue and Blues" event, Sept. 25.This year's event, hosted by the 51st Force Support Squadron, included live entertainment, music, prizes, free food and more.The event also provided some the

Air Force Club Membership Scholarship winner

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