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OSAN AIR BASE NEWS

  • Rush Park: Turning Dirt into Readiness during Freedom Shield 26

    Designed as a flexible staging and support area, Rush Park allows Osan to quickly accommodate additional service members when operational demands increase, such as for this year’s iteration of the combined defensive exercise, Freedom Shield 26.

  • Osan Airmen Disperse to Kunsan for ACE Operations During Freedom Shield

    U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 51st Fighter Wing operated out of Kunsan Air Base in support of exercise Freedom Shield 26, a combined U.S. and Republic of Korea exercise designed to strengthen readiness and enhance the alliance’s ability to respond to regional threats, March 7-13, 2026.

  • 51st CES conducts Rapid Osan Airfield Recovery training

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron conducted Rapid Osan Airfield Recovery training Feb. 26-27, 2026, testing two repair methods designed to restore runway operations faster and strengthen contingency readiness at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea.

  • Buddy Squadron 26-2 enhances interoperability at Osan

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Fighter Squadron hosted Republic of Korea Air Force pilots from the 111th Fighter Squadron during Buddy Squadron 26-2 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 9-13, 2025.

  • Fuel release and containment at Osan AB

    Members assigned to the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron responded to and contained a fuel release at Osan Air Base, Feb 5.51st CES took immediate action to mitigate impacts to the mission and environment. The source of the release has been confirmed and isolated.

  • USecAF visits Osan Air Base

    Under Secretary of the Air Force Matthew Lohmeier visited Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 30, 2026, marking his second stop as a part of his tour of the Indo-Pacific bases.

  • Osan Super Squadrons increase air operations during flying surge

    Aircraft from Osan Air Base’s two Super Squadrons launched in rapid succession during a flying surge this week, demonstrating the 51st Fighter Wing’s ability to generate and sustain air combat power in support of deterrence on the Korean Peninsula.

  • Annual Bomb Build and Loading Competition

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 51st Munitions Squadron prepare munitions during the Annual Bomb Build and Loading Competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 22, 2026. Teams are selected from their squadron based-off the fastest load times with zero discrepancies. (U.S. Air Force