KDCA Commissioner visits 51st MDG

From the start of the Korean War to the present day, the shared goals of both the U.S. and the Republic of Korea have only been achievable through extensive cooperation.This statement holds true for U.S. operations at Osan Air Base and can be applied to aspects ranging from aerial coordination,

Planting trees, growing partnerships

Following the end of the Korean War, there were many things left in ruin that needed to be rebuilt, including the countryside and its forests.This started the tradition and holiday of Arbor Day, celebrated April 5, in the Republic of Korea and is the foundation of a unique cooperation between the

51st CES keeping Osan's facilities pest free

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

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.

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.

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

Ms. Chong, Chu Hyon wins Mustang of the Week

Ms. Chong, Chu Hyon, 51st Force Support Squadron administrative assistant, was named 51st Fighter Wing Mustang of the Week at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 6, 2024. Her varying jobs from cashier to catering to admin, help keep the Osan enlisted club running while ensuring the morale of

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,

Strengthening Ties: 51st MXG hosts ROKAF Immersion Tour

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea – For the first time in six years, the 51st Maintenance Group hosted a maintenance immersion tour with Republic of Korea Air Force Airmen to showcase Osan’s maintenance and logistics capabilities at Osan Air Base, ROK, Oct. 21-23, 2024.