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  • Upgraded F-16 rejoins 8th FW

    An upgraded F-16 Fighting Falcon returned to 8th Fighter Wing operations after AFLCMC’s Post Block Integration Team provided the aircraft with the first wave of 22 modifications designed to improve lethality to meet the needs of current and future operations.

  • SecAF visits Osan Air Base

    Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, arrives at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea in a C-37 on March 19, 2023. Kendall met with leadership from United States Forces Korea, 7th Air Force and ROK Air Force for an immersion tour.

  • US, Republic of Korea fly together as Buddy Squadrons

    Osan Air Base’s A-10C Thunderbolt IIs took to the skies this week joined by Republic of Korea F-15K Slam Eagles continuing the more than 20-year tradition of training together in the Buddy Squadron Program.

  • U.S. and Republic of Korea Conduct Bilateral Air Exercise

    51st Fighter Wing’s F-16’s joined with Indo-Pacific Command B-1B bombers and Republic of Korea F-35A’s in a combined training flight over the Korean Peninsula as part of Vigilant Storm 23, Nov. 5, 2022. Vigilant Storm is a recurring, re-planned training exercise to demonstrate the high levels of

  • Navy integrates during Osan training

    U.S. Navy Airmen assigned to the Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131 at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, integrate with sister services and allied partners during Vigilant Storm 23 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 1, 2022. VS23, is an annually recurring, re-planned training,

  • 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

  • 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

  • Vice President Harris ends Asia tour in South Korea

    Vice President of the United States Kamala D. Harris arrives at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, aboard Air Force Two, Sep. 29, 2022. During her visit, Vice President Harris will meet with ROK President Yoon Suk-yeol and visit the Demilitarized Zone dividing South and North Korea. (U.S. Air Force

  • Osan Airmen brace for monsoon flooding

    Airmen assigned to the 51st Fighter Wing fill sandbags at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 9, 2022. The sandbags are to be dispersed throughout Osan in preparation for flooding caused by heavy rainfall during South Korea’s monsoon season.

  • Identifying red flags and bringing awareness to stalking

    National Stalking Awareness Month is recognized every January in order to bring attention to the dangers and warning signs of stalking. Latoya Heard, Suicide Prevention Program Manager, Violence Prevention Integrator is hosting online virtual stalking awareness training through the month of January