March 25, 2025 51st FW conducts ACE operations with ROKAF, military partners The exercise focused on deterring aggression and conducting decisive joint training while strengthening U.S. alliances and partnerships throughout the Indo-Pacific. This iteration of Freedom Shield enabled Airmen to train on capabilities that increased survivability and resilience, creating
March 10, 2025 Osan AB accepts follow-on expeditionary forces Personnel across Seventh Air Force are participating in large-scale, realistic training to strengthen interoperability, reinforce the ROK-U.S. combined defense posture and increase combat readiness. Augmentees from other units arrived to Osan Air Base to support training operations.
Feb. 12, 2025 From wandering to witnessing: USAF Chaplain devotes himself to service One wouldn't expect a preacher to be apprehensive in his faith. However, U.S. Air Force Capt. Bermsoo Kim, 51st Fighter Wing chaplain, was filled with doubt about his purpose and relationship with God throughout his youth, despite attending church his entire life.
Jan. 31, 2025 51st Fighter Wing completes readiness exercise, ACE dispersal despite heavy snowfall Despite historical snowfall during Korea’s Lunar New Year holiday, the 51st Fighter Wing completed its first wing readiness exercise of 2025, Beverly Herd 25-2, generating combat airpower from both Osan and Kunsan Air Bases, Jan. 26 – 31.
Jan. 31, 2025 51st FW generates A-10 airpower amidst inclement weather during Beverly Herd 25-2 U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron await permission to taxi during Beverly Herd 25-2, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 29, 2025. Despite heavy snowfall, 51st FW personnel work around the clock to keep the airfield clear and capable of generating combat
Dec. 17, 2024 U.S. and Philippine Air Forces complete Dynamic Force Employment exercise U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron completed a Dynamic Force Employment exercise with the Philippine Air Force at Clark Air Base, Philippines, Dec. 9-13, 2024. U.S. Pacific Air Forces Airmen conducted integrated training with Philippine Air Force Airmen,
June 12, 2024 Chinook’s approach: U.S. Airmen and Soldiers exhibit ACE through joint training U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 51st Operations Support Squadron, 607th Materiel Maintenance Squadron, and U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 3rd General Support Aviation Battalion, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 2nd Infantry ROK/U.S. Combined Division, set up a helicopter landing zone during a joint
May 24, 2024 PACAF command team tours Osan AB Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kathleen McCool, PACAF command chief, visited multiple units and members at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 23, 2024.
May 14, 2024 Protect the mission: 51st CES prepares for action during Beverly Herd 24-1 U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron respond to a simulated fire during Beverly Herd 24-1 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 13, 2024. 51st CES firefighters protect the 51st Fighter Wing mission by ensuring the safety of personnel, equipment and facilities.
May 3, 2024 Osan varsity volleyball competes at INDOPACOM tournament Osan Air Base Varsity Volleyball teams competed in the 2024 INDOPACOM Volleyball Tournament at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 25-28, 2024.