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OSAN AIR BASE NEWS

  • 51st FW soars with allies in CS23

    U.S. Air Force pilots and maintainers assigned to the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, participated in Commando Sling 23, a PACAF-sponsored field training exercise at Paya Lebar Air Base, Singapore, Nov. 6-24, 2023.

  • Osan spouse transforms base with inspiring mural

    Tenley Brady, military spouse and lead painter, stands in front of a new mural at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 28, 2023. Brady led 25 volunteer spouses, dependents and military personnel to complete the mural in an effort to showcase appreciation for Korean culture. (U.S. Air Force photo

  • Osan youth shines in Air Force Art Contest

    U.S. Air Force Col. William McKibban, 51st Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Joshua Trundle, 51st FW command chief, present Arrow Lin-Denning, daughter of Senior Airman Michael Denning, 607th Combat Weather Squadron weather forecaster, with a gift card at Osan Air Base, Republic of

  • Osan leadership plates food for Airmen on Thanksgiving

    Leadership from the 51st Fighter Wing serves food to Airmen at the Ginkgo Tree Dining Facility on Thanksgiving at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 23, 2023. Having an opportunity to show appreciation to the Airmen stationed at Osan allows wing leadership to interact with their members, and

  • Osan historian named best in DAF

    OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea – The 51st Fighter Wing historian, Robert Clark, recently emerged as the recipient of the prestigious 2023 Department of the Air Force History and Heritage Excellence in History Program Award for his wing-level contributions for the best individual history office.

  • SECDEF engages with Osan members

    Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III addresses both U.S. and Republic of Korea service members during a visit at Osan Air Base, ROK, Nov. 14, 2023. Troop engagements allow military leaders at the strategic level to communicate and receive operational feedback by identifying issues, building

  • Team Osan champions efficient transportation methods

    This groundbreaking initiative is the first ever U.S. Air Force contracted aerial refueling to support their fighter aircraft. The mission supported F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 51st Fighter Wing, enroute to Commando Sling 23. CS23 is a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored bilateral training event

  • Airmen ‘bug out’ during Vigilant Defense 24

    Airmen “bug out” and move locations while in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) level 4 during Vigilant Defense 24 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 30, 2023. The wing executes military operations to bed-down, maintain and employ follow-on forces. VD24 is a routine training event

  • 51st SFS practices K-9 care during Vigilant Defense 24

    U.S. Air Force Defenders with the 51st Security Forces Squadron, conduct a wounded military working dog training scenario during Vigilant Defense 24 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 2, 2023. Practice scenarios are evaluated by members of the wing inspection team to ensure Airmen maintain a

  • 51st SFS teaches security procedures during VD24

    U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 51st Security Forces and Logistics Readiness Squadrons, simulate detainment procedures for a wing inspection team evaluation during Vigilant Defense 24 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 1, 2023. Responding to simulated threats prepares Airmen to maintain the