Team Osan is skilled in spills

Tech. Sgt. Angel Flores, 36th Fighter Generation Squadron propulsion section chief, listens to Senior Airman Jacob Jenkins, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, during a hydrazine response training at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 26, 2022. The training consisted of 12 base agencies working together to simulate a real-life response to a hydrazine fuel spill. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Estrada)

Team Osan is skilled in spills

Senior Airman Christian Byrd, 51st Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuel systems journeyman, and Airman Basic Marceleno Misael, 51st MXS aircraft fuel systems apprentice, inspect panels on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a hydrazine response training at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 26, 2022. Hydrazine fuel is used during emergencies in the F-16 when there is a loss in engine power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Estrada)

Team Osan is skilled in spills

Senior Airman Christian Byrd, 51st Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuel systems journeyman, and Airman Basic Marceleno Misael, 51st MXS aircraft fuel systems apprentice, begin response procedures for a hydrazine fuel spill during a training at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 26, 2022. The goal of the training was to familiarize Airmen with their roles and responsibilities during a response to a fuel spill while also strengthening communication and relationships between agencies across Osan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Estrada)

Team Osan is skilled in spills

Senior Airman Christian Byrd, 51st Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuel systems journeyman, removes screws from an F-16 Fighting Falcon panel during a hydrazine response training at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 26, 2022. Over 35 Airmen qualified for this training after seeing firsthand what steps they should take while responding to a real-world emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Estrada)

Team Osan is skilled in spills

Senior Airman Dontarious Baker and Senior Airman Troy Daniel, 51st Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuel systems journeymen, grab material to absorb a simulated hydrazine fuel spill during a training at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 26, 2022. During the response, Airmen wore protective gear to safeguard themselves from potentially hazardous chemicals in the fuel, as they would in a real-world situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Estrada)

Team Osan is skilled in spills

Senior Airman Troy Daniel, 51st Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuel systems journeyman, lays down chemical absorbent material to contain simulated hydrazine fuel during a training at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 26, 2022. The goal of the training was to familiarize Airmen with their roles and responsibilities during the response while also strengthening communication and relationships between agencies across Osan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Estrada)

Team Osan is skilled in spills

Senior Airman Christian Byrd, 51st Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuel systems journeyman, gets his protective gear decontaminated during a hydrazine response training at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 26, 2022. Hydrazine fuel is used during emergencies in the F-16 Fighting Falcon when there is a loss in engine power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Estrada)

Team Osan is skilled in spills

Published Sept. 8, 2022
By Senior Airman Megan Estrada
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --

Numerous Osan agencies worked together to simulate a real-life response to a hydrazine fuel spill. The goal of the training was to familiarize Airmen with their roles and responsibilities during a response to a fuel spill while also strengthening communication and relationships between agencies across Osan.