51st Fighter Wing enhances readiness through F-16 upgrades

A new wave of upgraded F-16 Fighting Falcons arrived at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 26-27. The arrival of the F-16s marked a significant step forward in modernizing the 51st Fighter Wing aircrafts and strengthening the U.S. Air Force’s regional combat readiness.

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

51st CES keeping Osan's facilities pest free

51st MXG practices rapid aircraft and personnel decontamination

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 51st Maintenance Group practiced rapid aircraft and personnel decontamination training at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 28, 2025. The training strengthened the 51st MXG’s ability to guarantee safety and combat airpower generation for the ‘Fight Tonight’

51st FW Plans & Programs enhances peninsula wide ACE movements

As one of the office’s standup efforts, the 51st Fighter Wing Plans & Programs office, or XP, coordinated the 36th Fighter Squadron’s agile combat employment movement to Kunsan Air Base during Beverly Herd 25-2 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan 26 - 31, 2025. The 51st FW XP team serves as the

Mustang of the Week: Senior Airman Robert Staszewski

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Robert Staszewski, 51st Fighter Wing Staff Judge Advocate Paralegal, was named 51st Fighter Wing Mustang of the Week at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 13, 2025.

Camaraderie through sports: Osan AB intel communities host sports day

U.S. Air Force members assigned to Osan Air Base and Republic of Korea Air Force members participate in a semi-annual intel sports day at Osan AB, ROK, Nov. 15, 2024. The members unified to make four teams to participate in five sporting events throughout the afternoon including volleyball,

Radiant Falcon: Ready for anything

Members assigned to the 51st Fighter Wing participate in exercise Radiant Falcon at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 12-15, 2024.

US Air Force transitioning from A-10s to cutting-edge upgrades in Korea

The 25th Fighter Squadron at Osan Air Base will begin a phased withdrawal of its 24 A-10 aircraft starting January 2025.

Mustang of the Week: SrA Jomar Cabigting

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jomar Cabigting, 51st Medical Support Squadron unit deployment manager, was recognized as Mustang of the Week at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 6, 2024.