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OSAN AIR BASE NEWS

  • More Airpower: ICT certification elevates 51st Fighter Wing’s capabilities

    Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea – In the event of an armed conflict, one of the key responsibilities of the 51st Fighter Wing is to provide airpower to combatant commands, a crucial resource for successful operations.Airmen assigned to the 36th Fighter Generation Squadron have taken a great stride

  • 36th FS hosts change of command 2024

    U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Eric Foster accepts command of the 36th Fighter Squadron from Col. Kathryn Gaetke, 51st Operations Group commander, during a change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 24, 2024.

  • 51 FW trains lethality at Misawa AB during Ninja Mustang

    U.S. Airmen assigned to the 51st Fighter Wing participated in Ninja Mustang, a training event continuing the Ninja Draggin series that implemented Agile combat employment (ACE) for the 51st FW after relocating to other bases within the Indo-Pacific region, taking place from March 5-7, 2024, at

  • 36th FGS APG enables the mission during Ninja Mustang

    U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 51st Fighter Wing and the 13th Fighter Squadron participate in Ninja Mustang, a training event within the Pacific Air Forces hosted by Misawa Air Base, Japan, 5-7 March, 2024. Airmen participating in Ninja Mustang had the opportunity to develop the lethality of the

  • 36th FS embodies "Fight Tonight" spirit

    U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Alexis Scott, 36th Fighter Squadron F-16 pilot, prepares for flight training at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 9, 2024. Pilots have to fly on a regular basis to ensure that they retain the skills that would be required in real world scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by

  • 51st FW soars with allies in CS23

    U.S. Air Force pilots and maintainers assigned to the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, participated in Commando Sling 23, a PACAF-sponsored field training exercise at Paya Lebar Air Base, Singapore, Nov. 6-24, 2023.

  • Osan F-16s depart for bilateral Cope Taufan 23 support

    U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron prepare to taxi the runway for takeoffs as part of Cope Taufan 23 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 18, 2023. CTFN23 is a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored routine bilateral training exercise conducted in Malaysia with

  • 36th FS Launches F-16s

    U.S. Air Force Maj. David Brady, 36th Fighter Squadron pilot, conducts a pre-flight check on an F-16 Fighting Falcon before take-off at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 30, 2023. Preflight checks ensure aircraft are properly configured for the wide array of training sorties flown within the

  • Osan’s F-16s take off for training

    F-16 Fighting Falcon’s assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron taxi on the runway before flight during a training mission at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 28, 2022. The 36th FS prepares for and executes immediate combat operations focused on the defense of the Republic of Korea and regional

  • 36th Fighter Squadron practices close air support

    U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron participated in close air support (CAS) training over Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea, Dec. 20, 2022. CAS, used in offensive and defensive operations, is used to suppress, neutralize or disrupt enemy forces in close proximity