Aug. 2, 2023 Adapting to contingencies: Osan fighters train using alternate landing surface A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 51st Fighter Wing, taxis down an Alternate Landing Surface (ALS) at Osan AB, Republic of Korea, Aug. 1, 2023. With an ALS, the 51st FW maintains operational continuity, allowing jets to take off and land safely despite potential runway issues.
July 24, 2023 Celebrating 70 Years of Alliance: A baseball game strengthening U.S.-ROK partnership In commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Republic of Korea (ROK) and U.S. alliance, U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 51st Fighter Wing, and 607th Air Support Operations Group, Osan Air Base, ROK, were cordially invited to participate in a celebratory baseball game on June 30, 2023. The game not
May 31, 2023 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
March 21, 2023 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.
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. 19, 2022 U.S. Army, 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.
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
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.
July 21, 2022 Buddy Squadron is back for Osan, Republic of Korea Air Force 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
Dec. 9, 2020 Sky’s The Limit: Marines trailblaze multiservice ATC program When two Marine air traffic controllers (ATC) faced a once in a lifetime opportunity to help safely operate the busiest airfield in the Republic of Korea (ROK), they eagerly accepted the challenge. The task paired Pennsylvania natives, Sgt. Adam Burse, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Japan,