Nutrition nibbles: eating for healthier hearts

When 2007 became 2008, did you make a resolution to live a healthier life? Perhaps you resolved to let go of stress more easily, or to find more balance in your life? Osan runs at a fast pace, are you happy with how well you've kept up? People often say they want to "get healthy" or "get into

Cope Tiger wraps up in Thailand

Exercise Cope Tiger 2008 came to an end with a closing ceremony here Feb. 5. About 800 U.S. forces participated here and at Udon Royal Thai Air Base in the 13th annual multilateral exercise involving the Royal Thai Air Force, Republic of Singapore Air Force, the U.S. Air Force, and the U.S. Marine

National Prayer Breakfast set for Feb. 15

Team Osan will host its National Prayer Breakfast at 8 a.m., Feb. 15 at the officers' club The guest speaker is Maj. Gen. Johnny Weida, U.S. Forces Korea deputy chief of staff. The general is responsible for all reception, staging, onward movement and integration of U.S. forces deploying to Korea.

Tricare offers online appointments

Have you ever wished there was an easier way to make your Tricare appointments? Have you ever wished you could make your appointments online? Beneficiaries enrolled in Tricare Prime can now make their routine appointments online using Tricare Online. This online system gives you the freedom to make

Airman 'The Book' 2008 available online

The 2008 almanac version of Airman magazine is now available online. "Into the Wild New Yonder" is the theme for the issue, traditionally called "The Book." The issue focuses on important facts and provides insight into today's Air Force. Data in the magazine highlights the service's major commands

Tax Center opens for business

Do you need help filing your 2007 tax return? Not sure if that new car is deductible? Well, worry no more; the Osan Tax Center is open until April 18. Sponsored by the 51st Fighter Wing Legal Office, the tax center has a variety of free services available, including electronic filing and preparation

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51st SFS marks 40th anniversary of Tet offensive

The 51st Security Forces Squadron marked the 40th anniversary of the Tet Offensive, and the ultimate sacrifice of six Air Force members who died defending their bases during the attack, in a ceremony Jan. 31. "At this very hour, security policemen of this very same 7th Air Force, were engaged in a

U.S. Commander in South Korea Wants to Examine Tour Lengths

The U.S. commander in South Korea wants to re-examine the tour length for personnel assigned to the peninsula. Army Gen. B.B. Bell said in an interview that he will speak with defense leaders this week about making more assignments to Korea accompanied tours. "We contribute to a continuation of this