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

OSAN AIR BASE NEWS

  • 51st Civil Engineer Squadron tests mobile aircraft arresting system

    The 36th Fighter Squadron assisted in testing a Mobile Aircraft Arresting System’s (MAAS) during a week-long training event at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 12, 2022. The F-16 Fighting Falcon tested the MAAS’ functionality by taxiing at a highspeed and latching on to the system causing the

  • Osan Airbase trains on the Alternate Landing Strip

    The 36th Fighter Squadron conducted take-offs on an alternate landing strip (ALS) prior flying a training sortie at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 14, 2022. When the ALS is activated, the taxiway can become an active air strip. This reallocation of flightline space ensures that aircraft can

  • 51st SFS trains to protect Osan

    During a “Defend the Base” training scenario, 51st Security Forces Squadron members acting as opposing forces utilized drones to test Airmen's ability to spot and respond to enemy movements and tactics. The training scenario is part of a week-long training event that assessed the 51st Fighter Wings

  • CSAF visits Osan Air Base

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. visited the 51st Fighter Wing during his Indo-Pacific tour at Osan Air Base, Aug. 12, 2022. The purpose of Gen. Brown's tour was to reinforce the U.S. commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

  • Buddy Squadron Visits Osan Air Base

    ROKAF Pilots visited Osan Air Base as part of Buddy Squadron 22. Buddy Squadron is used as an opportunity to build trust, introduce new tactics and exchange ideas for pilots, maintenance technicians and support personnel from both bilateral partners.

  • AFTAC Det 403 Change of Command

    Lt. Col. Sarah Summers, 709th Technical Maintenance Squadron commander, pins a Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) on Maj. Jason Cammarata, Air Force Technical Applications Center Detachment 403’s outgoing commander, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 16, 2022. The MSM is a military award

  • Osan Air Base celebrates service members at Armed Forces Day parade

    Armed Forces Day was celebrated with a parade at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 28, 2022. Armed Forces Day is celebrated to honor members serving in the five U.S. military branches including Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dwane R. Young)

  • 51st CES EOD trains with a bang

    Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians from the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron prepare Composition 4 (C-4) explosives for training at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 15, 2022. The 51st CES EOD flight packed C-4 into both military issue and improvised shaped charges to demonstrate how

  • 71st Hill 180 Engagement Ceremony

    The U.S. Army 3rd Battlefield Coordination Detachment – Korea hosts an event for the 71st Anniversary of the Battle of Hill 180.