VORTAC decommissioned

Osan NCO to join Thunderbirds team

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds can be seen at air shows across the globe, performing precision aerial stunts and demonstrating the capabilities of the F-16 Fighting Falcon. Before any of them take to the air, a team of more than 130 enlisted Airmen in 25 different career fields ensure each of the

51st MXS/MOS wins 2010 intramural volleyball championship

The 2010 intramural volleyball season here concluded May 27 as the 51st Maintenance Squadron and Maintenance Operations Squadron team defeated the 51st Comptroller Squadron and wing staff agency team 27-25, 21-25, 15-10, in a thrilling championship game.The win capped an impressive 11-1 regular

Osan colonel receives presidential honors in Zambia

U.S. Air Force Col. Keith Andrews was awarded the President's Medal of Gallantry during an Africa Freedom Day ceremony in Lusaka, Zambia, May 25 for his act of heroism saving two young Zambian women from likely death in the Zambezi River at Victoria Falls, Zambia.Zambian President Rupiah Banda

SECDEF Statement on 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' Legislation Message

As you may know, earlier this week Congress began legislative action to change the "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy regarding homosexuality in the armed services. Given the complicated political debate surrounding this issue, I thought it important for you to hear what this means for you, the men and

AFN celebrates 60 years of serving America's best

Osan hosts CAPEX 10

The 51st Fighter Wing is hosting Combat Ammunition Production Exercise 10 through May 28.CAPEX is an annual mass munitions production exercise conducted by Headquarters Pacific Air Forces and 13th Air Force logistics staff, and evaluated by munitions personnel from across the service.The non-rated

Critical Days of Summer kick off with Summer Challenge

Every year, Memorial Day weekend marks the kickoff of the Air Force's Critical Days of Summer campaign, which runs through Labor Day weekend. Statistically, the summer months are the time of year when serious injuries and fatalities increase.Last year, the Air Force lost 22 members due to mishaps

Current Events and Your Safety in the ROK (Sharp Point # 14-10)

1. I know that recent events such as the sinking of the Republic of Korea's Cheonan Corvette, the release of the ROK-led multinational investigation team results, and the cancellation of our annual NEO exercise Courageous Channel 2010 may have raised concerns in the minds of some of our families

COMPACAF Commentary - Memorial Day: Remembering our heroes

Airmen and their families who live and serve in the Pacific are surrounded by tangible reminders of the legacy of preceding generations. Our command's headquarters still bears the scars left by enemy weaponry during the attack on Hickam and Pearl Harbor that brought America into World War II. On