Photo of Airmen, U.S. Air Force aircraft participate in an aircraft generation training event.

OSAN AIR BASE NEWS

  • 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,

  • 36th FS Launches F-16s

    U.S. Air Force Maj. David Brady, 36th Fighter Squadron pilot, conducts a pre-flight check on an F-16 Fighting Falcon before take-off at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 30, 2023. Preflight checks ensure aircraft are properly configured for the wide array of training sorties flown within the

  • 25th FGS inspects A-10s

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 25th Fighter Generation Squadron perform routine checks on an A-10 Thunderbolt II at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 28, 2023. Following their training flights, 25th FGS crew chiefs support pilots in the retrieval and upkeep of their aircraft. Airmen

  • Mustang of the Week: A1C Josiah Bradbury

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Josiah Bradbury, 25th Fighter Generation Squadron support technician, poses for a photo at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 16, 2023. Bradbury earned Mustang of the Week which is a title given to Airmen who show exemplary effort, skill and knowledge within the

  • Celebrating Osan’s new staff sergeants

    U.S. Air Force staff sergeant selectees pose for a photo at the Staff Sgt. release party at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 16, 2023. Air Force officials have selected 9,000 senior airmen for promotion to Staff Sgt. out of 51,717 eligible for a selection rate of 17.4 percent in the 23E5

  • 51st SFS Defeats OPFOR in Simulated Ground Attack

    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gabriel Santiago, 51st Security Forces Squadron Defender, scans the area for opposing forces (OPFOR) during a simulated ground attack at Osan AB, Republic of Korea, Aug. 3, 2023. During these scenarios, OPFOR is strategically hidden around the area to mimic potential