Photo of Airmen, U.S. Air Force aircraft participate in an aircraft generation training event.

OSAN AIR BASE NEWS

  • Osan hosts SEL exchange alongside ROKAF partners

    U.S. Air Force and Republic of Korea Air Force senior enlisted leaders (SEL) pose for a group photo after a bomb-building demonstration for an Exchange at Osan Air Base, ROK, May 1, 2023. The SEL exchange normally occurs on a yearly basis, but due to COVID-19 it did not take place for the last three

  • U.S. and ROK fly together as Buddy Squadrons

    Osan Air Base’s A-10C Thunderbolt IIs took to the skies this week joined by Republic of Korea F-15K Slam Eagles continuing the more than 20-year tradition of training together in the Buddy Squadron Program.

  • ROKAF Interpretation Officers in Training Tour Osan

    Republic of Korea Air Force interpretation officers in training visited multiple units within the 51st Fighter Wing as part of an immersion tour at Osan Air Base, ROK, Feb. 23, 2023. The tour allowed Osan Airmen and ROKAF officers an opportunity to dialogue about operations and strengthen the

  • ROKAF, 51st FW showcase CBRN capabilities

    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacob Laugesen and Senior Airman Dionicia Latus, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management technicians, locate a simulated mortar during a Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear capability demonstration at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 5, 2023. The

  • U.S. and ROK Air Forces practice ELS operations

    United States Air Force and Republic of Korea Air Force members set up an emergency landing strip as part of a combined training event at Yeongju, Republic of Korea, Nov. 16, 2022. The event was used as an opportunity to utilize the ELS as a means of increasing combat agility and to test the

  • Buddy Squadron is back for 51st FW, ROKAF

    The Buddy Squadron program, formerly known as Buddy Wing, has a rich history that ties both U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Forces together. The tradition dates back 20 years and is used as an opportunity to build trust, introduce new tactics and exchange ideas for pilots, maintenance technicians and

  • 51st FW and ROKAF CBRN Bilateral Training

    CBRN Airmen from the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron trained with members from the ROKAF CBRN Defense Squadron as part of an equipment familiarization exercise. By working together in these bilateral exercises, the units hone their skills as a team to prepare for real world contingencies.

  • ROK Air Force recognizes departing service members

    Lt. Gen. Park, Ha Sik, commander of the Republic of Korea Air Force Operations Command, presents Citation of Appreciations to U.S. Air Force service members at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 29, 2022. Members from the 51st Fighter Wing and the 7th Air Force received awards in recognition for

  • ROK Chief Awarded Meritorious Service Medal

    The 694th Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group awarded retired Chief Master Sgt. Kim, Kyu-dong with a Meritorious Service Medal for his dedicated service to the United States during his time as Command Sgt. Maj. of the 777th Armed Forces Unit, Republic of Korea Air Force.