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OSAN AIR BASE NEWS

  • Osan F-16s depart for bilateral Cope Taufan 23 support

    U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron prepare to taxi the runway for takeoffs as part of Cope Taufan 23 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 18, 2023. CTFN23 is a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored routine bilateral training exercise conducted in Malaysia with

  • Dirt Boyz lay the foundation for the 51st FW

    They're known as the Dirt Boyz, a title that resonates with pride and excellence among the dedicated Airmen of the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and construction equipment flight. These Airmen play a crucial role behind the scenes, ensuring the 51st Fighter Wing is prepared and ready to

  • Osan conducts base clean up

    Members of the 51st Security Forces Squadron team up to gather abandoned and inoperable scooters and bicycles around the installation during a base clean up at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 13, 2023. Throughout the installation, Airmen and civilians worked together to remove litter, gather

  • Metals technicians forge excellence for mission success

    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gregory Bailey, 51st Maintenance Squadron metals technician, operates an angle grinder at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 7, 2023. The expertise of metals technicians directly supports the 51st Fighter Wing's mission by enabling the swift repair and fabrication of

  • Osan honors 9/11 responders with stair climb

    U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron present the colors during a 9/11 memorial at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 11, 2023. The Airmen wore full fire fighter gear as a symbolic gesture to the emergency responders that lost their lives during 9/11. (U.S.

  • Maintenance: Making the Air Power world go ‘round

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Aaron Blakeney, 25th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, conducts operations checks at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 6, 2023. Being a maintainer calls for heightened attention to detail, as they are responsible for fixing mechanical issues

  • Dental Flight preserves Mustang readiness

    When military members experience dental problems, their ability to execute the mission is affected. To combat mission stoppage, the 51st Operational Medical Readiness Squadron dental flight takes action to treat and prevent oral and tooth-related obstacles here at Osan Air Base.

  • 36th FGS: Keeping F-16s combat ready

    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mark Garza, 36th Fighter Generation Squadron aircraft inspection journeyman, adjusts his headlamp while conducting routine maintenance on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 6, 2023. Maintaining the F-16s assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron

  • New chaplain team takes over at Osan

    OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea – Six new chaplains joined the 51st Fighter Wing Chaplain Corps to fulfill an essential role in providing spiritual support, religious services, and guidance to Airmen and leaders of all faiths at Osan.