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OSAN AIR BASE NEWS

  • AFE Specialists: The force behind the flight

    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Vicente Olvera, 51st Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment main shop noncommissioned officer in charge, conducts a routine inspection on a drogue parachute at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 25, 2023. A drogue parachute stabilizes and slows down the

  • Osan celebrates ALS Class 23-E

    U.S. Air Force Airman Leadership School Class 23-E sings the Air Force Song upon graduating at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 29, 2023. As the first level of professional military education for enlisted Airmen, ALS is designed to be an entry-level course to prepare Senior Airmen for

  • Osan Hosts 24-Hour Run to Honor POW/MIA

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alec Moore, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, bows his head for an invocation during a prisoner of war and missing in action remembrance ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 26, 2023. Osan hosted a 24-hour POW/MIA run to

  • 51st SFS augments Multi-Capable Airmen to deter OPFOR

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jordan Freeman, 25th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, engages 51st SFS Defenders and augmentees while assuming the role of opposing forces during a simulated ground attack at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 21, 2023. OPFOR replicates the tactics,

  • Dirt Boyz lay the foundation for the 51st FW

    They're known as the Dirt Boyz, a title that resonates with pride and excellence among the dedicated Airmen of the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and construction equipment flight. These Airmen play a crucial role behind the scenes, ensuring the 51st Fighter Wing is prepared and ready to

  • Metals technicians forge excellence for mission success

    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gregory Bailey, 51st Maintenance Squadron metals technician, operates an angle grinder at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 7, 2023. The expertise of metals technicians directly supports the 51st Fighter Wing's mission by enabling the swift repair and fabrication of

  • Dental Flight preserves Mustang readiness

    When military members experience dental problems, their ability to execute the mission is affected. To combat mission stoppage, the 51st Operational Medical Readiness Squadron dental flight takes action to treat and prevent oral and tooth-related obstacles here at Osan Air Base.

  • 36th FGS: Keeping F-16s combat ready

    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mark Garza, 36th Fighter Generation Squadron aircraft inspection journeyman, adjusts his headlamp while conducting routine maintenance on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 6, 2023. Maintaining the F-16s assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron

  • 25th FS stays ready to Fight Tonight

    A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron taxis to the runway at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 31, 2023. The 25th FS holds the distinction of being the foremost close air support fighter squadron on the Korean Peninsula. The A-10 excels in low-speed,