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OSAN AIR BASE NEWS

  • MUSTANG RODEO 26-1 Sharpens Osan's "Fight Tonight" Readiness

    As the security environment on the Korean Peninsula continues to demand rapid response and constant preparedness, Airmen at Osan Air Base tested their ability to generate combat airpower under pressure during MUSTANG RODEO 26-1, held Dec. 9-11, 2025.

  • CJCS arrives at Osan for SCM and MCM

    The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine arrives at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 2, 2025. The CJCS and other senior leaders arrived to participate in the Security Consultative Meeting and the Military Cooperation Meeting, highlighting the enduring strength of the U.S.-ROK

  • Loading Lethality: 3rd Quarter Weapons Load Competition

    The 51st Maintenance Group held the Third Quarter Weapons Load Competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 2, 2025. The competition tested the technical accuracy, adherence to safety protocols, and team coordination as they loaded munitions onto F-16 Fighting Falcons.

  • 51st Fighter Wing welcomes new commander

    The 51st Fighter Wing welcomed its new commander as U.S. Air Force Col. Ryan Ley assumed command during a ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 27. The 51st FW is the most forward-deployed permanently-based wing in the U.S. Air Force, providing combat-ready Airmen and aircraft to

  • 3,000 Hours of Excellence

    U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Walsh, 51st Fighter Wing deputy commander, hits 3,000 flight hours at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 6, 2025.

  • Mustang of the Week: Senior Airman Michael O’Hagan

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Michael O’Hagan, 51st Security Forces Squadron facility manager, was named the 51st Fighter Wing’s Mustang of the Week for his outstanding performance, initiative and leadership at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 30.

  • 51st Fighter Wing Spouse Immersion Tour

    Spouses of service members assigned to the 51st Fighter Wing pose for a group photo during the spouse immersion tour at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 23, 2025. Spouses explored F-16 Fighting Falcons and A-10 Thunderbolt IIs while learning about the capabilities that make the 51st Fighter

  • 2025 Team Osan Chief Recognition Ceremony

    U.S. Air Force newly selected chief master sergeants were recognized during the 2025 Chief Recognition Ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 11, 2025. During the ceremony, four airmen accepted the rank of chief master sergeant, the highest enlisted rank in the Air Force. (U.S. Air