CJCS Combined Flight

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine participates in a U.S.-Republic of Korea Combined Command Flight with Republic of Korea Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Jin Yong Sung at Osan Air Base, ROK, Nov. 3, 2025. The CJCS and other senior leaders arrived to participate in the

Osan stands up MSG Detachment 1

The 51st MSG Detachment 1 activation ceremony at Suwon Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 29, 2025. The activation of a Detachment underneath Osan Air Base leadership shifted the command responsibility of U.S. operations on the base to Osan, the closest major Air Base on the peninsula, creating a

Osan hosts POW/MIA remembrance ceremony, honors two lost Airmen

Osan's 2025 annual Prisoner of War/Missing in Action ceremony was held 18-19 Sept.The POW/MIA flag was carried by running Airmen for 24 hours without stopping. Additionally, two Airmen assigned to the Seventh Air Force during the Vietnam War were honored.While on a mission in their F-111 Aardvark,

Mustang of the Week: Senior Airman Lauren Waits

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lauren Waits, 51st Fighter Wing senior emergency actions controller, was recognized as this week’s Mustang of the Week for her outstanding performance in the command post and for her dedication outside of the vault.

Premier US Air Force Fighter Wing enhanced Fight Tonight posture during Ulchi Freedom Shield 25

As the most forward deployed, permanently based Fighter Wing in the U.S. Air Force, the 51st Fighter Wing continues to carry out its core missions to defend the base, execute contingency operations and sustain the force during exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield 25.미 공군 중 가장 전방에 배치된 상설 전투비행단인 제 51 전투비행단은

51st CES Airmen demonstrate Rapid Airfield Damage Repair during Ulchi Freedom Shield 25

Team Osan drills anti-drone defense during Ulchi Freedom Shield 25

U.S., ROK Airmen exercise combined base defense

36th FS generates airpower during Ulchi Freedom Shield 25

51FW kicks off exercise operations, celebrates 77 years of service

On this day 77 years ago, the 51st Fighter Wing was activated at Naha Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. Since then, the 51st FW has provided combat ready airpower in the Pacific theater. Today, the 51st FW continuing in that proud heritage began its involvement in Exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield 25.