Osan command sponsorship billets at capacity

An overwhelming response for command sponsorship by Airmen serving tours at Osan Air Base, South Korea, is compelling officials there to establish a waiting list after having reached capacity. "The availability of command sponsorship at Osan Air Base is an important and highly impactful initiative

Veterans Affairs benefits myths expelled

People seem to be pretty familiar with the TV show "Myth Busters" and how they dispel common myths and urban legends - so it got me to thinking, there are a lot of myths that military members have heard or "know" to be fact about Veterans Affairs and the benefits members are and are not entitled

Fiscal closeout may delay orders in hand

Some Airmen may experience slight delays in receiving permanent-change-of-station orders in September as officials here begin implementing new procedures for closing out the fiscal year PCS budget. Active-duty Airmen with assignment report dates or a date eligible for return from overseas of January

Remembering “Our” Role as Airmen

Military bases, government buildings, colleges, offices, homes - all throughout the world, people will be remembering the sacrifice and aftermath of the events that occurred in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania eight years ago today. I extended my thoughts on this topic earlier today during our

Osan Remembers

Osan command sponsorship at capacity

An overwhelming response for command sponsorship by Airmen serving tours at Osan Air Base, South Korea, is compelling officials there to establish a waiting list after having reached capacity. "The availability of command sponsorship at Osan Air Base is an important and highly impactful initiative

101 Critical Days of Summer: Frequent hydration key to summer safety

The importance of hydration can not be stressed enough, especially while being stationed at Osan Air Base. Whether you're walking, riding a bike to work, or even work, you must remember to hydrate about every half hour. The summers in Korea get hot and humid, which is perfect weather for

OPN: Fun for kids, support for parents

There hasn't always been a lot of families at Osan, but that is one thing that's quickly changing as Korea becomes the "assignment of choice." The Osan Parent Network started in 2001 and is affiliated with the 51st Medical Group's Family Advocacy office. The network provides services for families

Joint Hometown News Team set to visit Osan to record holiday greetings

The Joint Holiday Hometown News Team will be here Sept. 17-18 to record holiday messages to be aired on commercial television and radio stations in the United States and U.S. territories. The holiday greetings will be recorded at the Turumi Lodge at the lodge pavilion. The team will record

Base of Preference requests can now be initiated online through vMPF

Air Force Personnel Center officials have revamped the Voluntary Assignments Base of Preference Program to allow eligible enlisted members to initiate BOP requests online. Regular Air Force members from the rank of E-8 and below can now apply for Permanent Change of Station BOP, In-Place BOP, or