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OSAN AIR BASE NEWS

  • SECWAR arrives at Osan for SCM

    Secretary of War Pete Hegseth arrives at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 3, 2025. Hegseth and other senior leaders arrived to participate in the Security Consultative Meeting and the Military Cooperation Meeting, highlighting the enduring strength of the U.S.-ROK Alliance. (U.S. Air Force

  • Osan Playground Opening

    U.S. Air Force Col. Ryan Ley, 51st Fighter Wing commander, cuts a ribbon to officially open Dinosaur Park at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 31, 2025. In line with tour normalization, the event marked a continued investment in quality-of-life initiatives supporting Airmen and families

  • Osan joint RADR training

    U.S. Army 643rd Engineer Construction Company and 630th Engineer Clearance Company initiated runway repair during joint rapid airfield damage repair training at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct.16, 2025. RADR consists of assessing the damage, separating unusable concrete by cutting it out,

  • Air Force Ball Republic of Korea 2025

    U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Gaetke, left, U.S. Forces Korea J3 Director of Staff, and Airman 1st Class Ryan Woods, 51st Communications Squadron command support staff, cut the first slice of cake for the ceremonial cake-cutting during the 2025 Air Force Ball in Seoul, Republic of Korea, Oct. 10,

  • Osan stands up MSG Detachment 1

    The 51st MSG Detachment 1 activation ceremony at Suwon Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 29, 2025. The activation of a Detachment underneath Osan Air Base leadership shifted the command responsibility of U.S. operations on the base to Osan, the closest major Air Base on the peninsula, creating a

  • Osan hosts POW/MIA remembrance ceremony, honors two lost Airmen

    Osan's 2025 annual Prisoner of War/Missing in Action ceremony was held 18-19 Sept.The POW/MIA flag was carried by running Airmen for 24 hours without stopping. Additionally, two Airmen assigned to the Seventh Air Force during the Vietnam War were honored.While on a mission in their F-111 Aardvark,

  • Readiness in action: Osan’s active shooter exercise

    The 51st Fighter Wing conducted an active shooter exercise at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 18, 2025. The exercise strengthened base-wide emergency rapid response capabilities, reinforcing the wing's ability to respond rapidly to real-world threats.

  • Mustang of the Week: Senior Airman Lauren Waits

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lauren Waits, 51st Fighter Wing senior emergency actions controller, was recognized as this week’s Mustang of the Week for her outstanding performance in the command post and for her dedication outside of the vault.