Nov. 18, 2022 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
Nov. 2, 2022 ROK/U.S. firefighters train together Republic of Korea Air Force firefighters and the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department spray water on a simulated fire during a joint training exercise at Osan Air Base, ROK, Oct. 27, 2022. The training was held to increase readiness and build stronger communication between the allied forces
Oct. 21, 2022 Sustaining the force: updating Osan’s electrical grid At 6 A.M, Oct. 11, 2022, most of Osan Air Base went dark starting the work day for the U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Maintenance, Inspection and Repair Team (CEMIRT) and Airmen from the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron (CES).During the long weekend, the 51st CES seized the opportunity to schedule
Oct. 19, 2022 U.S. Army and AF train together under ACE Osan’s 51st Maintenance Group (MXG) continued their full-press efforts to train Airmen to become multiple-capable by hosting its first integrated sling load training with the U.S. Army 2-2 Assault Helicopter Battalion from Seoul Air Base, Oct. 13, 2022.
Oct. 13, 2022 51st SFS defender receives Bronze Star with Valor U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jordan Locke, 51st Security Forces Squadron flight sergeant, was awarded a Bronze Star medal with Valor during a ceremony held on October 12, 2022, at Osan Air Base. Locke earned the Bronze Star with Valor, the fourth highest U.S. military decoration, for his actions while
Sept. 30, 2022 Osan honors POW/MIA service members Osan Air Base recognized POW/MIA day from Sept. 26-27 with multiple events, including a 24-hour run, a breakfast, and a remembrance/brick dedication ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)
Sept. 1, 2022 Osan hosts NASA operations This year Osan is hosting numerous national scientific agencies in support of the Asian Summer Monsoon Chemical and Climate Impact Project (ACCLIP) from late July until early September.
Aug. 15, 2022 CSAF visits Osan Air Base Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. visited the 51st Fighter Wing during his Indo-Pacific tour at Osan Air Base, Aug. 12, 2022. The purpose of Gen. Brown's tour was to reinforce the U.S. commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
Aug. 1, 2022 51st FW hosts quarterly awards Team Osan gathered to participate in the 51st Fighter Wing second quarter awards ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 22, 2022. Quarterly awards recognize Airmen and units who display exemplary performance while maintaining the 51st Fighter Wing mission.
July 21, 2022 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