Team Osan celebrates annual Christmas tree lighting

Members of the Osan community gather during the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony outside the base theater at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 5, 2025. The gathering reinforced community values and reminded Airmen they remain part of a larger Team Osan family while stationed overseas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster)

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Team Osan celebrates annual Christmas tree lighting

Members of the Osan community gather during the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony outside the base theater at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 5, 2025. Airmen and families came together to enjoy festive activities to strengthen bonds across all ranks and units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster)

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Team Osan celebrates annual Christmas tree lighting

U.S. Air Force Col. Ryan Ley, 51st Fighter Wing commander, gives opening remarks during the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 5, 2025. The gathering provided Airmen and families an opportunity to reconnect, celebrate and support one another during the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster)

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Team Osan celebrates annual Christmas tree lighting

U.S. Air Force Col. Ryan Ley, 51st Fighter Wing commander, leads the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony with children at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 5, 2025. The gathering provided Airmen and families an opportunity to reconnect, celebrate and support one another during the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster)

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Team Osan celebrates annual Christmas tree lighting

U.S. Airmen and family members from the Osan community wave at Santa Claus as he rides by in a 51st Civil Engineer Squadron fire truck during the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 5, 2025. The gathering provided Airmen and families an opportunity to reconnect, celebrate and support one another during the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster)

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Team Osan celebrates annual Christmas tree lighting

U.S. Air Force Col. Ryan Ley, 51st Fighter Wing commander, center right, takes photos with Santa Claus and children at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 5, 2025. Activities throughout the event helped foster camaraderie and reinforced the sense of community shared across the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster)

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Team Osan celebrates annual Christmas tree lighting

Members of the Osan community take part in a Winter Wonderland event hosted by the 51st Force Support Squadron at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 5, 2025. The event offered a familiar holiday tradition far from home, helping build connections and support among the Osan community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster)

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Team Osan celebrates annual Christmas tree lighting

Members of the Osan community gather during the Winter Wonderland event hosted by the 51st Force Support Squadron at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 5, 2025. The event offered a familiar holiday tradition far from home, helping build connection and support among the Osan community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster)

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Team Osan celebrates annual Christmas tree lighting

Published Dec. 8, 2025
By Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster
51st Fighter Wing

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --

Senior leaders, Airmen and families assigned to the 51st Fighter Wing gathered for an annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 5, 2025. The event marked the start of the holiday season and strengthened community bonds for those serving away from home.