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OSAN AIR BASE NEWS

  • Osan Airmen deploy to Daegu for training

    U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 51st Fighter Wing board buses to Daegu Air Base, Republic of Korea, during a week-long training event at Osan AB, ROK, Jan. 30, 2023. Airmen participated in a simulated deployment to Daegu and Gwangju to test their ability to conduct contingency operations in the

  • 51st MDG trains on the TK2

    As part of a Pacific Air Forces initiative, 51st Medical Group installation medical all hazard response (IMAHR) teams were trained on the deployment and operation of the Tent Kit 2 (TK2) expeditionary medical support shelter system. Instructors, visiting from the 354th Medical Group, Eielson Air

  • ROK MPs/U.S. Defenders tackle Combat Readiness Course

    U.S. Air Force 51st Security Forces Squadron Defenders and Republic of Korea Military Policemen respond to a simulated attacks during a joint Combat Readiness Course (CRC) at Osan Air Base, ROK, Nov. 3, 2022.The joint partners regularly train together to increase readiness, share best practices and

  • Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths

    The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or

  • 51st Medical Group Change of Command

    The 51st Medical Group held a change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 12, 2021. Col. Michael Fea transferred command of the 51st MDG to Col. Jennifer Vecchione.

  • 607th Air Support Operations Group Change of Command

    The 607th Air Support Operations Group held a change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 22, 2021. Col. William Edmunds transferred command of the 607 ASOG to Col. Scott Morgan.

  • Community vigilance: Osan Inspector General relocates

    The Inspector General's office has relocated to building 881. Osan’s IG team serves as an extra set of eyes and ears for the installation commander. They provide an objective avenue for any military members, civilians, and their dependents on Osan, AB to take progressive action on mismanagement,

  • Sky’s The Limit: Marines trailblaze multiservice ATC program

    When two Marine air traffic controllers (ATC) faced a once in a lifetime opportunity to help safely operate the busiest airfield in the Republic of Korea (ROK), they eagerly accepted the challenge. The task paired Pennsylvania natives, Sgt. Adam Burse, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Japan,

  • Electronic Warfare: ten years in making

    For approximately a decade, members of the 51st Maintenance Squadron Electronic Warfare section searched for one integral part of an F-16 Fighting Falcon electronic countermeasure (ECM) pod. Not a detriment to mission success, the pod was cannibalized for parts in the interim.