Airmen perform buddy care to Korean national

Most memories of the 4th of July are parades, barbecues and fireworks. For two Airmen assigned here their memories of Independence Day this year are assisting a total stranger who was in a life-threatening traffic accident. The two Airmen were driving back to Kunsan from Gwang Yang port after

Korean students learn about the Mustang Stampede

Gasps and looks of awe were common place as members of Team Osan invited young college students to tour parts of the base Monday. Students from the Far East University visited Osan AB as part of a program to learn English as a second language.  18 students in total made the trip from Icheon where

The Mustang Stampede celebrates the 4th of July

Fun, fireworks, and a large celebration are American traditions when it comes to the Fourth of July. Fortyseven miles from the Demilitarized Zone separating North Korea and the Republic of Korea, the celebration of America's birth is no different at Osan AB. Osan held its annual Liberty Fest, with

Gyeongju tour proves enlightening for members of Team Osan

Exploring ancient temples and tombs reminiscent of images seen in an adventure movie, service members from the Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps took part in a three day trip to Gyeongju from June 27 - 29. The Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs hosted its annual all expense paid trip to

Opportunities abound for Team Osan civilians

Many families could use the income from a second job in the house, but few would gain as many benefits from a second job more than spouses at Osan AB. "There are a lot of benefits for a non-command sponsored spouse to get a job, either as a GS employee or a non-appropriated fund employee," said Ms.

51st Maintainers look to new technology to innovate

What may look like the greatest new toy is actually a newly implemented program here at Osan AB. Recently, the 51st Fighter Wing Aircraft Maintenance Squadron purchased and received ten Segways.  The device is a small, two-wheeled electric vehicle used to transport a single individual. Late last

First Sergeant of the year goes to...

Master Sgt. Gregory Weymouth from the 51st Medical Group is this year's Air Force First Sergeant of the Year.  Sergeant Weymouth has been serving in the Air Force for sixteen years, and has been a first sergeant for the past three. "I wanted to be a shirt to help people.  The strong point is taking

SEAC visits Team Osan

Osan hosted the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Sgt. Maj. William Gainey Thursday during his tour through the Pacific region.  Enlisted leadership invited Sergeant Major Gainey to the base to talk to enlisted members about key issues. Sergeant Major Gainey is

Chief Pfingston loses fight with cancer

Former Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Gary R. Pfingston died of cancer June 23 in San Antonio. "Today the Air Force mourns the loss of a great enlisted leader," said Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley. "Gary's life was a shining example of service to our nation and we

Keeping the Mustangs stampeding