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  • 36th FS ‘fiend’ for contingency operation training

    U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron prepare to take off during Beverly Herd 24-1 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 15, 2024. As the most forward deployed permanently based wing in the Air Force, the 51st Fighter Wing is charged with providing

  • Osan F-16s enhance interoperability in Thirsty Fiend

    Pilots from the 36th and 25th Fighter Squadrons, along with the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, participate in Thirsty Fiend, a routine training event, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 22, 2024. Routine flying integration events boost development of

  • Osan’s F-16s takeoff at Daegu

    Osan Airmen participated in a simulated deployment to Daegu Air Base, Republic of Korea, during a week-long training event to test their ability to conduct contingency operations in the defense of the ROK. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

  • Osan’s F-16s take off for training

    F-16 Fighting Falcon’s assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron taxi on the runway before flight during a training mission at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 28, 2022. The 36th FS prepares for and executes immediate combat operations focused on the defense of the Republic of Korea and regional

  • USAF Chief of Science visits Osan

    Dr. Victoria Coleman, USAF Chief Scientist, visits Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 23, 2022. During her visit, Coleman discussed the Air Force’s science and technology strategy and how Osan fits within its modernization priorities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

  • Fighter Squadrons take to the Skies

    The 36th and 25th Fighter Squadron takes off from Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 13, 2022, prior to a simulated mortar attack during a training scenario. The training scenario assessed fighter squadrons and fighter generation squadrons’ ability to launch aircraft under realistic threat

  • Osan trains multi-capable Airmen under ACE

    Airmen from Osan Air Base were deployed to Gwangju during a recent training event to test their ability to rapidly deploy assets on the Korean peninsula. Airmen performing outside of their career fields in an unfamiliar environment is the U.S. Air Force’s Agile Combat Employment (ACE) concept in

  • Osan launches F-16s during training

    Capt. Shane Davern, 36th Fighter Squadron pilot, performs pre-flight checks on an F-16 Fighting Falcon before a training scenario at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 15, 2022. The 36th FS conducted both day and night sorties in support of the base-wide training event. (U.S. Air Force photo by

  • Centennial Tail Flash Ceremony

    A newly refurbished F-16 Fighting Falcon was unveiled during a Tail Flash ceremony here held July 21, 2017, in celebration of the 36th Fighter Squadron “Flying Fiends” 100th Year Anniversary.