51 CES hosts joint and combined RADR training ahead of exercise

The 51st Civil Engineer Squadron hosted a joint and combined rapid airfield damage repair and large crater repair training class ahead of an upcoming joint and combined IRON RADR exercise at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April. 3, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kahdija Slaughter)

Planting trees, growing partnerships

Following the end of the Korean War, there were many things left in ruin that needed to be rebuilt, including the countryside and its forests.This started the tradition and holiday of Arbor Day, celebrated April 5, in the Republic of Korea and is the foundation of a unique cooperation between the

51st CES keeping Osan's facilities pest free

Mustang of the Week: A1C Carly Freehill

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Carly Freehill, 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron individual protective equipment journeyman, was named Mustang of the Week on March 24, 2025, for her dedication and contributions to the mission.A native of Mulkeytown, Illinois, Freehill joined the U.S. Air Force with

51st FW conducts ACE operations with ROKAF, military partners

The exercise focused on deterring aggression and conducting decisive joint training while strengthening U.S. alliances and partnerships throughout the Indo-Pacific. This iteration of Freedom Shield enabled Airmen to train on capabilities that increased survivability and resilience, creating

Training, Rendering, & Evaluating TCCC: 51st FW executes tactical combat casualty care during FS25

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 51st Fighter Wing practiced rendering tactical combat casualty care to simulated casualties during Freedom Shield 25 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Mar. 11, 2025. Freedom Shield 25 is a Seventh Air Force led defense-oriented exercise focused on fortifying

Osan AB accepts follow-on expeditionary forces

Personnel across Seventh Air Force are participating in large-scale, realistic training to strengthen interoperability, reinforce the ROK-U.S. combined defense posture and increase combat readiness. Augmentees from other units arrived to Osan Air Base to support training operations.

Seventh Air Force begins air component operations in Freedom Shield 25

Seventh Air Force has begun U.S. air component training during Freedom Shield 25, a large-scale exercise between the Republic of Korea (ROK) and United States, taking place across the Korean peninsula March 10-21.

Mustang of the Week: Tech. Sgt. Jordan Dawson

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jordan Dawson, 51st Medical Group executive assistant, was recognized as Mustang of the Week at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March. 7, 2025.

Osan AB communicates traffic safety for personnel, families

Osan Air Base personnel and families travel across the installation daily at Osan AB, Republic of Korea, March 6, 2025. As the installation is primarily a walking base, drivers and pedestrians need to remain vigilant and situationally aware of their environment when traveling. (U.S. Air Force photo