Weather Flight helps keep Osan in the fight Published Feb. 18, 2009 By 1st Lt. Omar Nava 51st Operations Support Squadron Weather Flight OSAN AIR BASE, REPUBLIC OF KOREA -- The Air Force Weather mission is to "deliver accurate, relevant and timely environmental information, products and services, anywhere in the world." For the 51st Fighter Wing's Weather Flight, that location is Osan Air Base and the Republic of Korea. Consisting of 11 members, ranking from senior airman to captain, the Osan Weather Flight is an essential component to the 51st Fighter Wing's ability to plan and execute combat operations. The Weather Flight's impact on the war fighter at Osan could not have been more prevalent than during the Wing's February operational readiness exercise. Overcast clouds and fog was forecast on Tuesday morning across the Korean peninsula. The forecast created limitations with munitions which resulted in changes in aircraft generation. Because of the correct weather forecast, the correct munitions were utilized, ensuring an otherwise ineffective mission to be successfully accomplished. This is one of many of examples of how the Osan Weather Flight's ability to provide relevant, tactical weather support impacts the war fighter. Overall, the Osan Weather Flight provides the 51st Fighter Wing leadership with the ability to "anticipate and exploit the battle space environment." This weather capability delivers an effective and efficient impact to combat operations for the protection and defense of the Republic of Korea, whenever and wherever.