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OSAN AIR BASE NEWS

  • 51st SFS augments Multi-Capable Airmen to deter OPFOR

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jordan Freeman, 25th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, engages 51st SFS Defenders and augmentees while assuming the role of opposing forces during a simulated ground attack at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 21, 2023. OPFOR replicates the tactics,

  • Dirt Boyz lay the foundation for the 51st FW

    They're known as the Dirt Boyz, a title that resonates with pride and excellence among the dedicated Airmen of the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and construction equipment flight. These Airmen play a crucial role behind the scenes, ensuring the 51st Fighter Wing is prepared and ready to

  • Metals technicians forge excellence for mission success

    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gregory Bailey, 51st Maintenance Squadron metals technician, operates an angle grinder at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 7, 2023. The expertise of metals technicians directly supports the 51st Fighter Wing's mission by enabling the swift repair and fabrication of

  • Osan honors 9/11 responders with stair climb

    U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron present the colors during a 9/11 memorial at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 11, 2023. The Airmen wore full fire fighter gear as a symbolic gesture to the emergency responders that lost their lives during 9/11. (U.S.

  • 36th FGS: Keeping F-16s combat ready

    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mark Garza, 36th Fighter Generation Squadron aircraft inspection journeyman, adjusts his headlamp while conducting routine maintenance on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 6, 2023. Maintaining the F-16s assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron

  • 25th FS stays ready to Fight Tonight

    A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron taxis to the runway at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 31, 2023. The 25th FS holds the distinction of being the foremost close air support fighter squadron on the Korean Peninsula. The A-10 excels in low-speed,

  • 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

  • 25th FGS inspects A-10s

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 25th Fighter Generation Squadron perform routine checks on an A-10 Thunderbolt II at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 28, 2023. Following their training flights, 25th FGS crew chiefs support pilots in the retrieval and upkeep of their aircraft. Airmen

  • Mustang of the Week: A1C Josiah Bradbury

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Josiah Bradbury, 25th Fighter Generation Squadron support technician, poses for a photo at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 16, 2023. Bradbury earned Mustang of the Week which is a title given to Airmen who show exemplary effort, skill and knowledge within the