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

OSAN AIR BASE NEWS

  • Reflecting on 75 years with the 51 FW

    The 51st Fighter Wing (51 FW) celebrates its 75th birthday in August 2023. The 51 FW was one of five Pacific Air Force (PACAF) units activated under the Hobson Plan between Aug. 10-18, 1948.

  • 51st SFS Defenders, 51st CS Airmen Deter OPFOR in Simulated Ground Attack

    U.S. Air Force Airman Pedro Quinones, 51st Security Forces Squadron Defender, scans the area for opposing forces during a simulated ground attack at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, on Aug. 1, 2023. The training from simulated ground attacks enables Airmen to develop effective response strategies

  • 2nd Quarter Award winners announced

    U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 51st Maintenance Group cheer during the 51st Fighter Wing second quarter awards ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 21, 2023. Quarterly awards recognize Airmen and units who display exemplary performance while maintaining the 51st FW mission. (U.S. Air

  • New Command Team Takes Charge at the 51st Fighter Wing

    On June 20th, 2023, U.S. Air Force Col. William McKibban took command of the 51st Fighter Wing, accompanied by his appointed Command Chief, Chief Master Sgt. Joshua Trundle. Together, they lead one of the Air Force's premier installations in the Indo-Pacific region.

  • 51st CES Change of Command

    U.S. Air Force Col. Kyle Grygo, left, 51st Mission Support Group commander, presents the guidon to Lt. Col. Andrew Myers, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron (51st CES) incoming commander, as a symbol of taking command at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 5, 2023.

  • 51st FW Change of Command

    From the left, U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Ryan Keeney, 7th Air Force deputy commander, Col. Joshua Wood, 51st Fighter Wing outgoing commander, and Col. William McKibban, 51st FW incoming commander, render salutes during the Republic of Korea and United States national anthems at Osan Air Base, ROK,

  • Osan hosts USFK-wide Master Sgt. Release Party

    U.S. Air Force Col. Joshua Wood gives an inspirational speech during the Master Sergeant release party at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 9, 2023. This year, more than 70 USFK Airmen were selected for the rank of Master Sgt. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Sjoberg)

  • Osan, Kunsan combine for Mammoth Walk training operations

    F-16 Fighting Falcons, A-10C Thunderbolt IIs, U-2 Dragon Ladys, and C-12 Hurons taxi stand parked on the runway at Osan Air Base during the Mammoth Walk training event on May 5, 2023. This joint effort included aircraft from both the 51st and 8th Fighter Wings, the 5th Reconnaissance Squadron and