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OSAN AIR BASE NEWS

  • 51st MXS metals technicians forge the fight

    51st Fighter Wing metals technicians hone their machinist and welding skills at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 22, 2023. From repairing essential aircraft components to creating parts from scratch, metals technicians play a critical role in the functioning of 51st Fighter Wing aircraft.

  • 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

  • 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,

  • U.S., ROK combine for CBRN, EOD training

    U.S. Air Force Airman William Dobyns, left, and Staff Sgt. David Gogev, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron emergency managers, adjust each other’s individual protective equipment while conducting a buddy check during combined forces chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear training with the 51st CES

  • 51st SFS Defenders, 51st CS Airmen Deter OPFOR in Simulated Ground Attack

    U.S. Air Force Airman Pedro Quinones, 51st Security Forces Squadron Defender, scans the area for opposing forces during a simulated ground attack at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, on Aug. 1, 2023. The training from simulated ground attacks enables Airmen to develop effective response strategies

  • New Command Team Takes Charge at the 51st Fighter Wing

    On June 20th, 2023, U.S. Air Force Col. William McKibban took command of the 51st Fighter Wing, accompanied by his appointed Command Chief, Chief Master Sgt. Joshua Trundle. Together, they lead one of the Air Force's premier installations in the Indo-Pacific region.

  • 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.