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OSAN AIR BASE NEWS

  • 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 FW celebrates annual awards ceremony

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 51st Fighter Wing listen to the wing leadership’s closing remarks during the annual awards ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 21, 2025. U.S. Air Force Col. William McKibban, 51st FW commander, addressed Mustang Airmen on the importance of esprit

  • Osan celebrates ALS class 24-B

    Airman Leadership School class 24-B graduation takes place at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 21,2024. ALS is a five week long course that instills leadership skills and prepares Airmen for leadership roles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)

  • NCO Summit strengthens bonds between 51 FW and ROKAF Airmen

    Noncommissioned officers from the 51st Fighter Wing and the Republic of Korea Air Force came together for an NCO Summit Feb. 22, 2024, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, to foster collaboration and build on the solid foundation of partnership and alliance between the U.S. and ROK.

  • 51st Fighter Wing Airmen selected for STEP Promotions

    U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Charles Donihue, 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle management flight noncommissioned officer in charge of warfighter support, and Staff Sgt. Garry Monroe, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management journeyman, are promoted under Stripes for Exceptional

  • Celebrating excellence: Congrats to the 51st FW chief selectees

    Chief master sergeant selectees from the 51st Fighter Wing are notified before the release party at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 30, 2023. Across the Air Force, 506 out of 2,249 senior master sergeants were promoted for a selection rate of 22.5 percent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior

  • Osan leadership plates food for Airmen on Thanksgiving

    Leadership from the 51st Fighter Wing serves food to Airmen at the Ginkgo Tree Dining Facility on Thanksgiving at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 23, 2023. Having an opportunity to show appreciation to the Airmen stationed at Osan allows wing leadership to interact with their members, and

  • Osan celebrates ALS Class 23-E

    U.S. Air Force Airman Leadership School Class 23-E sings the Air Force Song upon graduating at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 29, 2023. As the first level of professional military education for enlisted Airmen, ALS is designed to be an entry-level course to prepare Senior Airmen for