New Commander leads the Mustang Stampede

Col. Jon Norman assumed command of the 51st Fighter Wing from Brig. Gen. Joseph Reynes Jr. in a ceremony today at Osan Air Base. Lt. Gen. Stephen Wood, 7th Air Force commander, was the presiding officer."Brigadier General Joseph Reynes has led the Mustang Stampede to incredible heights of

Helping one car full at a time

Airmen helping Airmen has become a core principle in today's Air Force. From the Wingman policies, Operation Security, driving under the influence prevention and just lending a helping hand, the Air Force is about taking care of each other. At Osan Air Base, Airmen helping Airmen has taken the form

Team Osan conducts some explosive training

Master, technical sergeant promotion rates announced

The Air Force selected 6,002 of 24,115 eligible technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant, and 7,314 of 39,797 eligible staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant. The master sergeant selection rate, 24.89 percent, rose 5.03 percent from last year, while this year's technical

Changes in Air Force to ultimately benefit Airmen

An Air Force-wide plan to reduce the number of Airmen while saving money for equipment upgrades will be difficult, but ultimately, beneficial, said Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley. During an enlisted call here June 6, Chief McKinley spoke with Airmen about the Air Force

Information managers support multiple functions

There is an Air Force career field that creates a sort of chameleon Airman, one who can move into any squadron and blend in with uncanny ease. Information managers work in a multitude of squadrons throughout their careers as both client support administrators and administrative assistants. "Going to

MEO ensures fair treatment for all

The nation was founded on the principal that all men are created equal and commanders have a tool to help uphold this truth: the Military Equal Opportunity office. MEO provides support to Osan's personnel in the area of equal opportunity, as well as services for military families and retired

Multimedia, Public Affairs merge into Strategic Communication

Osan's multimedia shop merged with the public affairs office June 1 to form 51st Fighter Wing Strategic Communications. The new office dramatically increases the capabilities available and keeps many of the traditional missions of the separate organizations. The merger was the result of two actions.

Avionics Airmen keep jets wired for flight

In the age of electronics and computers, it takes some specialists on the team to keep an A-10 in the air. Troubleshooting everything from radar to flight control systems, avionics specialists are one such team that helps the 25th Fighter Squadron stay "Ready to Fight, and Win, Tonight!" In order to

Mastering chess helps one Airman in life

The next Bobby Fischer could very well be wearing Air Force blue. "You think you're pretty good when you beat your buddies and your family, but it's a whole other world when you start competing," said Staff Sgt. Robert W. Keough, 607th Air Intelligence Squadron. Sergeant Keough is one of the top six