US, ROK forceds defend the perimeter

Defenders with the 51st Security Forces Squadron worked with Republic of Korea Army 4th Battalion 51st Division soldiers in a counter surveillance scenario to deny opposing forces entry to the base during operational readiness exercise Beverly Bulldog 13-01 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov.

ROKAF, USAF Participate in Exercise Max-Thunder

Kunsan Air Base will host the ninth Max Thunder exercise, which fosters bi-lateral aerial training between United States Air Force and Republic of Korea Air Force Airmen, Oct. 26- Nov. 2, 2012. The exercise will replicate scenarios and planning cycles in a robust exercise setting that simulates

U.S., ROK showcase skills during 2012 Air Power Day

Osan Air Base opened its gates to more than 65,000 visitors during Air Power Day Oct. 20 and 21.More than 22 aircraft from around Pacific Air Forces were on display while the ROK's premiere demonstration team, the Black Eagles, took to the skies to exercise their combat flying capabilities in eight

607th Air Support Operations Group prepares upcoming peninsula exercise

ROK National Assembly visits Osan Air Base

Members from the Republic of Korea National Assembly saw firsthand how U.S. and ROK forces work together during an annual ROK National Defense Committee inspection Oct. 15, 2012.The ROK-led inspection focused on Korean airpower capabilities, combined facilities, and ROK and U.S. aircraft to obtain a

USAF and RoKAF compete in soccer

The United States and the Republic of Korea Air Forces competed against each other in two soccer matches during the 2012 Kunsan Olympics, Sept. 20, 2012. Two matches were held, one with teams made up of primarily wing, group and squadron level commanders and another with personnel from any level.

CFC-O kicks-off at Osan Air Base

The Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas, the largest workplace giving campaign in the world, kicked off at Osan Air Base Sept. 21 and runs through Nov. 16. Under the slogan, "Serve to honor your country, give because you care," Osan strives to raise $275K and make 100 percent contact with base

SERE training gets pilots ready for combat

Lt. Col. Jeremy Quatacker 8th Fighter Wing chief of safety, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea goes through combat survival water training as part of the pilot's triennial refresher course.

AIRMAN SPOTLIGHT: Staff Sgt. Rebecca N. Contreras

Unit: 621st Air Control SquadronJob title: Weapons DirectorJob description and its impact on the overall mission: Operate and monitor weapons systems essential for controlling air, ground, and naval operations. Duties include monitoring air defense systems, and interpreting tactical situations and

This Week in History (24-30 September 2012)

Early Air Power Innovation24 September 1929 At Mitchel Field, NY, Lt. James H. "Jimmy" Doolittle (left) made the first instruments-only, all-blind flight, from takeoff to landing. Doolittle flew with a covered cockpit for a short distance and landed. A check pilot monitored the flight. Doolittle