23 January 2020 Osan Defenders Continue ‘Fight, Tonight’ Tradition OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- For eight days, life was a grueling blur for a special group of new students. Although these elite ‘scholars’ had triumphed many tests previously, they were put to the ultimate challenge here: passing the 51st Security Forces Squadron’s Combat Readiness Course at...
21 October 2019 Pacific Air Forces Commander Visits Osan Warriors OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces commander, visited the men and women of Osan Air Base, Oct. 17, here.In addition to Brown, Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Johnson, PACAF command chief, toured the installation as part of a three-day visit to the Peninsula,...
19 December 2019 51st Medical Group Medics Saves Groom OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Tying the knot is an important day filled with high anticipation for many people. Unfortunately for one Airman, the day went from a joyous occasion to the brink of tragedy.Suffering a critical illness, the groom was taken to a South Korean medical facility. After...
13 September 2019 Osan Hosts Fighter Logistics and Safety Symposium for PACAF OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Air Force officers from allied and partner nations across the Pacific visited Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, took part in the 2019 Fighter Logistics and Safety Symposium Sept. 2-8.The symposium enabled forces from Thailand, Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia, the...
28 October 2019 Twins Add ‘Ammo’ to Sibling Rivalry OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Born just one minute apart, fraternal twins Quinn and Jordan Harrison have been inseparable “wingmen” since birth. For the past 22 years, these two senior airmen have shared everything together and been by each other’s side -- from playing sports in their West...
03 October 2019 Osan Medics Train for Battlefield Care OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Medics from the 51st Medical Group participated in multiple two day Tactical Combat Casualty Care training courses recently at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. TCCC is a joint training course that provides medical personnel with capabilities to serve in hostile...
23 April 2019 Osan Eengineers, 554th Red Horse Squadron Team Up for Training OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- The 51st Civil Engineer Squadron successfully ccomplished rapid airfield damage repair (RADR) training with assistance from the 554th Red Horse Squadron assigned to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, April 19, 2019, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea.The RADR...
18 June 2019 New Commander Takes Rein of 51st Fighter Wing OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- The 51st Fighter Wing Mustangs welcomed their new commander, U.S. Air Force Col. John Gonzales, and bid farewell to Col. William Betts during a change of command ceremony here, June 18.Lt. Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach, Seventh Air Force commander, presided over the...
29 October 2019 U.S. Air Force, Republic of Korea AF Legal Teams Celebrate Friendship Day OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Members of the U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Forces (ROKAF) paralegal teams gathered at Osan Air Base, ROK, to celebrate a Friendship Day Oct. 23.The purpose of the day was to give both counterparts the opportunity to spend time together and strengthen the ties...
04 October 2019 Air Traffic Controller Making the Pieces Fit Like Tetris OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- It’s like a game of Tetris, only instead of blocks, its aircraft and lives – the simplest mistake can prove fatal.For air traffic controllers, the job is in a constant state of flux. One second they’re easily controlling the ground or air traffic, then in a split...