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OSAN AIR BASE NEWS

  • Retiring Joint Chiefs chairman leaves U.S. 'in great hands'

    Gen. Peter Pace, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, spoke here Aug. 16 as part of a final tour through military sites across the globe before he retires in October. General Pace spoke to a standing-room only town hall gathering of 7th Air Force servicemembers and family members. The general's

  • Osan congratulates staff sergeant promotees for 2007

    Team Osan learned learned today of the newest batch of Senior Airmen to be promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant.  The promotion from Senior Airman to Staff Sergeant is a major step in an Airman's career, as they make the jump to Non-comissioned officer.  Below is the name of promotees from Osan

  • Team Osan reminded to register bicycles

    You have your bike, helmet and you're ready to start treading the base. Or are you? Before you can ride your bike on base, it has to be registered at the 51st Security Forces Squadron's Pass and Registration Office. This process is done for the bike owner's benefit. If a bike is stolen, 51st SFS

  • Visiting stars show Osan 'some love and support'

    It was a packed house Friday night as Team Osan members laughed with Wilmer Valderrama and sang along with Frankie J. Invited by the United Services Organization earlier this year to sign autographs and talk to servicemembers in Germany, Valderrama knew he wanted to do more. "I said, wait, if I'm

  • Operations security, everyone's responsibility

    In warfare throughout the ages, information has been the key - those who have it usually conquer those who don't. The protection of operations information is even more vital today, with the advent of lightening-fast information sharing technology. That is why servicemembers must always practice

  • ITT: Bringing servicemembers adventure

    Ah, traveling in a foreign country: you can't read the signs, don't speak the language and what is that on the menu? Servicemembers here can skip the frustration and keep the adventure through Osan's Information, Tickets and Tours office. The ITT office on Osan offers different trips and tours

  • Staff sergeant promotion rates announced

    Air Force officials selected 15,130 of 36,608 eligible senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant for a selection rate of 41.33 percent, up 5.46 percent from last year. The staff sergeant promotion list will be released at 9 a.m. Central Daylight Time Aug. 15, and score notices will be posted on

  • 51st Med Group serves up a championship win

    Maybe it was a lack of intel, but the 303rd Intelligence Squadron couldn't figure out how to defeat the 51st Medical Group, losing 25-15, 25-18 at the intramural volleyball championship here July 20. Running offense hinges on good passing, and tough serving from the medics kept intel's hitters from

  • Osan says "Kamsahamnida" to Chief Jette

    The crossed, overarching fire department water cannons guiding the F-16 down the taxiway at the conclusion of the 51st Fighter Wing Command Chief's "fini flight," Aug. 8, were symbolic of the almost 30 years of leadership and guidance he has provided thousands of Airmen throughout his career. Chief

  • Summer safety includes proper hydration

    Hydration is a serious issue, whether you are fighting in the desert or shopping downtown. In the last year alone there have been more than 100 hydration-related incidents at Osan, ranging from heat exhaustion to heat stroke. "When someone tells you to drink one canteen of water per hour during an