Law allows spouses to keep residency while under orders

A new law protects military spouses from being taxed for work performed in states where they're living outside their home states as a result of military orders. President Barack Obama signed the Military Spouses Residency Relief Act, an amendment to the 2003 Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, on Nov.

Air Force Aid Society is here for you

Air Force Aid is available to all Air Force members and their families. Every year the Air Force Aid Society updates and adapts their programs to serve the needs of the base and major command. While not all of the programs have changed, I would like to highlight the AFAS programs and services at

Osan officer named 480th Intelligence Wing CGO of the Year

The Airmen from the 480th Intelligence Wing saluted their 2009 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for making exceptional contributions to the wing's global intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance mission March 2 in 12 categories.Capt. Kathryn Fitzgerald, 303rd Intelligence Squadron, Osan Air Base,

Fitness testing program sets the bar

When the new Air Force fitness standards go in effect July 1, Osan Airmen should be ready to meet and exceed standards, thanks to the base's innovative fitness testing program.51st Force Support Squadron members and Health and Wellness Center staff have teamed up to provide a program that has

Demystifying mental health

There are a lot of misconceptions regarding the Mental Health Clinic. Here are the three we hear most commonly:Myth #1: A visit to Mental Health will ruin my career.In reality, 95 percent of Mental Health visits result in zero impact on career, clearance, or weapons-bearing status. In the remaining

Osan supports Commando Sling 10

'Warthogs' take flight at Cope Tiger

Flying operations for the A-10 Thunderbolt IIs participating in Cope Tiger 2010 kicked-off with a four-ship training mission here March 4.Cope Tiger is a multilateral, combined and joint command post and field training exercise involving the United States, Thailand and Singapore. This year's takes

Osan Middle School - year one

The lights dim and conversation in the cafeteria drops to a whisper as students take the stage. Soon the room is filled with music, then applause, as audience members cheer for their singing and dancing classmates. But it isn't a scene from "High School Musical"... it's a typical lunch period at

Key Resolve/Foal Eagle ‘10 Safety Message

Key Resolve/Foal Eagle (KR/FE) '10 Safety Message1. This week our combined ROK and U.S. forces begin to execute their first major exercise of the year: Key Resolve/Foal Eagle (KR/FE) '10. I charge all of you to use this opportunity to improve ROK/U.S. combat readiness and joint/combined

New A-10C model aircraft arrives at Osan