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  • On the Prowl: Wolf Pack integrates into Ulchi Freedom Shield

    The 8th Fighter Wing recently began integrating into Ulchi Freedom Shield, an annual joint, combined, and interagency exercise Aug. 19. The objective of the multi-week combined exercise is to enhance readiness, interoperability, and coalition partnerships. It does so by bringing together U.S.

  • 51st Fighter Wing integrates with Ulchi Freedom Shield 24

    For the first time in recent history, the 51st Fighter Wing at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, is incorporating its recurring wing readiness exercise into Ulchi Freedom Shield 24. The 51st FW readiness exercise started on Aug. 19 and will continue until Aug. 23, 2024.The 51st FW will be conducting

  • 51st Fighter Wing Celebrates 76 Years of History

    August 18th marks a special day for members of the 51st Fighter Wing. It is the 76th anniversary of its activation on Aug. 18, 1948, at Naha Air Base, Okinawa. Since that date, thousands of Airmen and civilians assigned to the 51st FW have been key participants during nearly three generations of an

  • Seventh AF joins JASDF for bomber escort, air-to-air training

    Fighter aircraft from U.S. Seventh Air Force and Japan Air Self Defense Force participated in aerial training with U.S. bombers in airspace between Japan and Korea Aug. 2, 2024. Two U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 35th Fighter Squadron, 8th Fighter Wing, and four JASDF F-15J Eagles from the 6th

  • U.S. Space Forces Korea holds first change of command ceremony

    Col. John Patrick accepted command of U.S. Space Forces Korea (SPACEFOR-KOR) from Lt. Col. Joshua “Bootleg” McCullion during a change of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 12. The event marks the first official change of command ceremony for the unit, which was activated as a

  • Empowering partnerships: 51st FW engages locally through USFK initiatives

    Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, strengthens its partnership with the local community through the U.S. Forces Korea Good Neighbor Program (GNP) and community activities, fostering goodwill and collaboration.The USFK Regulation 360-4, a cornerstone of this partnership, encompasses two essential