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

OSAN AIR BASE NEWS

  • 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,

  • Osan commander takes to the skies for CSARTE 25-2

    U.S. Air Force Col. William McKibban, 51st Fighter Wing commander, shakes hands with Senior Airman Sergio Lopez, 25th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, before a flight during the Combat Search and Rescue Training Exercise (CSARTE 25-2) at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 8, 2025. CSARTE

  • 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

  • Mustang of the Week: A1C Carly Freehill

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Carly Freehill, 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron individual protective equipment journeyman, was named Mustang of the Week on March 24, 2025, for her dedication and contributions to the mission.A native of Mulkeytown, Illinois, Freehill joined the U.S. Air Force with

  • 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.

  • 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

  • U.S., ROK forces forge interoperability with combined arms exercise

    "We guard the freedom of 51 Million people" is a slogan that can be seen across Osan Air Base. While true, this feat is not something achieved solely by the 51st Fighter Wing.It is only through robust cooperation between ROK and U.S. forces that defense against aggression on the Korean peninsula can