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

OSAN AIR BASE NEWS

  • 51st FW Plans & Programs enhances peninsula wide ACE movements

    As one of the office’s standup efforts, the 51st Fighter Wing Plans & Programs office, or XP, coordinated the 36th Fighter Squadron’s agile combat employment movement to Kunsan Air Base during Beverly Herd 25-2 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan 26 - 31, 2025. The 51st FW XP team serves as the

  • 36th FS ‘fiend’ for contingency operation training

    U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron prepare to take off during Beverly Herd 24-1 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 15, 2024. As the most forward deployed permanently based wing in the Air Force, the 51st Fighter Wing is charged with providing

  • Osan F-16s enhance interoperability in Thirsty Fiend

    Pilots from the 36th and 25th Fighter Squadrons, along with the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, participate in Thirsty Fiend, a routine training event, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 22, 2024. Routine flying integration events boost development of

  • Vigilant Defense 24: Osan demonstrates ALS capabilities

    U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons and A-10C Thunderbolt II's employ an alternate landing strip during the peninsula-wide training event Vigilant Defense 24 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 30, 2023. When the ALS is activated the taxiway on the flightline becomes an active air strip which

  • Osan Airmen train day and night at Daegu

    Osan Airmen participated in a simulated deployment to Daegu Air Base, Republic of Korea, during a week-long training event to test their ability to conduct contingency operations in the defense of the ROK. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

  • Osan’s F-16s takeoff at Daegu

    Osan Airmen participated in a simulated deployment to Daegu Air Base, Republic of Korea, during a week-long training event to test their ability to conduct contingency operations in the defense of the ROK. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

  • Osan Airmen deploy to Daegu for training

    U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 51st Fighter Wing board buses to Daegu Air Base, Republic of Korea, during a week-long training event at Osan AB, ROK, Jan. 30, 2023. Airmen participated in a simulated deployment to Daegu and Gwangju to test their ability to conduct contingency operations in the

  • Osan’s F-16s take off for training

    F-16 Fighting Falcon’s assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron taxi on the runway before flight during a training mission at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 28, 2022. The 36th FS prepares for and executes immediate combat operations focused on the defense of the Republic of Korea and regional

  • Aircrew, AFE’s got your back

    AFE Airmen maintain, inspect and repair all flight equipment for the 25th and 36th Fighter Squadrons, enabling pilots to successfully complete their missions and return home safely.

  • USAF Chief of Science visits Osan

    Dr. Victoria Coleman, USAF Chief Scientist, visits Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 23, 2022. During her visit, Coleman discussed the Air Force’s science and technology strategy and how Osan fits within its modernization priorities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)