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

OSAN AIR BASE NEWS

  • 25th Fighter Squadron Operations at Osan Air Base

    An A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron taxies on the runway following a training mission at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 4, 2023. The A-10 Thunderbolt or “Warthog” made its first flight in 1972 filling the role of a close air support aircraft. (U.S. Air Force Photo by

  • Osan hosts Marines for virtual training

    U.S. Marines from the 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Twentynine Palms Marine Corps Base, California, and Marine Air Support Squadron 2, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Japan, participate in a joint training at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 15, 2022. Airmen assigned to the 607th Air

  • Osan Firefighters conduct rescue training

    U.S. Air Force 51st Civil Engineer Squadron firemen participated in a fire training event as part of Vigilant Storm 23 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 31, 2022.

  • Air Force C2 unit supports US-ROK combined exercise

    U.S. Airmen from the 505th Combat Training Squadron supported American and Republic of Korea forces during Ulchi Freedom Shield 22, the largest combined exercise in five years at Osan Air Base, ROK, Aug. 15 to Sep. 1.

  • 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.