51st MSG welcomes new commander

The 51st Mission Support Group welcomed its new commander during a ceremony May 13 when Col. Roland Van Deventer assumed command of the 51st MSG from Col. Marilyn Howe. Colonel Van Deventer is no stranger to the 51st MSG as he was the 51st MSG's military deputy commander since his arrival in 2007.

51st Dental Squadron: "Ensuring dental readiness"

"Every tooth in a man's head is more valuable than a diamond," Miguel de Cervantes, Don Quixote, 1605 For the members of the 51st Dental Squadron, this pearl of wisdom doesn't decay. It is their mission to keep Team Osan "Ready to Fight, Tonight" by taking care of everything from oral X-rays to

Happy Mother's Day

The history of Mother's Day is centuries old and goes back to the times of ancient Greeks, who held festivities to honor Rhea, the mother of the gods. What has since become a national holiday and observance originally began in 1907, when Anna Jarvis, a Philadelphia schoolteacher, wanted to

Cultural Insight: Buddha's Birthday

Buddha's Birthday is just around the corner. This day is one of the most important Korean national holidays and has been passed down from generation to generation as a national folklore holiday for centuries. Although Korea is a multi-religious nation, Buddhism holds a special place for many

Are you running on empty?

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and exercising regularly have very many benefits, but those benefits are wasted if you exercise on an empty stomach. You should never hit the gym on an empty tank because your body will begin to break down amino acids from your muscle mass to convert them to glucose

Choosing the right fuel for your body

May is designated as of Air Force Fitness Month and whether your fitness plan involves running, cycling, yoga or walking, physical fitness is the organic ability to use your body for activity. Body strength, endurance, cardio-respiratory capabilities, flexibility, coordination, agility, power and

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National Police Week begins May 11

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed Public Law 87-726 designating May 15 as Peace Officers' Memorial Day, and the week in which May 15 falls as National Police Week. Beginning May 11, members of the 51st Security Forces Squadron will join the millions of U.S. peace officers in remembering the

Cultural Insight: Children's Day

Yippee! It's Children's Day! Korean people celebrate this day by doing something special with their children. Most countries celebrate Children's Day every year, but not at the same time. In Korea, May 5 is Children's Day every year. The original Children's Day was designated May 1, 1923 by Pang

51st FW earns "Excellent" during UCI

After months of preparation and making sure every "i" was dotted, and every "t" was crossed, the 51st Fighter Wing's 2008 Unit Compliance Inspection officially ended April 29, as members of the Pacific Air Forces Inspector General team announced the results. How well did the Mustangs do? In a word: