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Photo Of Senior Airman Richard Maria Perez, 8th Security Forces Squadron small unmanned aircraft system NCO in charge, prepares to fly a sUAS, at Kunsan Air Base.

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8th SFS conducts sUAS training with MWSS-172 at Kunsan AB

Senior Airman Richard Maria Perez, 8th Security Forces Squadron small unmanned aircraft system NCO in charge, prepares to fly a sUAS, at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 25, 2025.

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Busan City urges mosquito bite prevention as nationwide Japanese encephalitis alert issued

The city of Busan has called on citizens to take strict mosquito bite prevention measures after a nationwide Japanese encephalitis caution order was issued by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) on March 27.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Carly Freehill, 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron, individual protective equipment journeyman, poses with a gas mask at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea.

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Osan Mustang of the Week: A1C Carly Freehill

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Carly Freehill, 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron individual protective equipment journeyman, was named Mustang of the Week on March 24, 2025, for her dedication and contributions to the mission.

Photo Of Senior Airman Sam Kim, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron facility maintenance team controller, poses with the 8th CES Red Devil mascot at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea.

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Kunsan Pride of the Pack: Senior Airman Sam Kim

Senior Airman Sam Kim, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron, was recognized as the Pride of the Pack for the week of March 24-28.

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University’s free art classes connect U.S. military community with Korean culture

For the U.S. military community in Pyeongtaek, a local university is fostering cultural connections through free Korean art classes for military spouses and children.

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“Asteroids and Planetary Defense” Month of the Military Child event

Embry-Riddle & USA Girl Scouts Overseas Celebrate Month of the Military Child with a Virtual Presentation and In- Person Workshops presenting on ‘Asteroids and Planetary Defense’

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Military families hit harder by inflation than civilians

Today’s military families are paying at least three times as much for groceries and gas as they did 25 years ago. How did we get here?Today’s military families are paying at least three times as much for groceries and gas as they did 25 years ago. How did we get here?

Photo Of Han, Na-Yong – Logistics Readiness Center-North

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403rd AFSB personality spotlight: Han, Na-Yong – LRC-North

I support staff with their computers and IT equipment. Manage user accounts, maintain inventory, and provide devices and guidance to users.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Francis Atchoe, 51st Force Support Squadron augmentee right, in-processes an augmentee for exercise Freedom Shield 25 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 1, 2025.

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Osan AB accepts follow-on expeditionary forces

Personnel across Seventh Air Force are participating in large-scale, realistic training to strengthen interoperability, reinforce the ROK-U.S. combined defense posture and increase combat readiness.

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Daiso Korea expands with ultra-large stores in Busan

Daiso is experiencing unprecedented success by opening ultra-large stores in Busan’s most prominent commercial districts.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jordan Dawson, 51st Medical Group executive assistant, poses for a photo at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 5, 2025. Dawson was recognized as Mustang of the Week for quickly raising deployment readiness statistics by 47%.

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Osan Mustang of the Week: Tech. Sgt. Jordan Dawson

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jordan Dawson, 51st Medical Group executive assistant, poses for a photo at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 5, 2025.

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Cooking up Vegan Spinach Tofu Curry

Here’s a mild healthy vegan curry using atsuage—thick, deep-fried tofu. Dairy drinkers can add heavy cream, cheese or yogurt, for a lacto-vegetarian option. The key to success is to not burn the spices and not stew it for a long time.

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Korea Tip of the Day: Must-have apps when traveling in Korea

KakaoTalk is a free messenger widely used among Koreans, similar to WhatsApp. It’s a main tool for communicating with Koreans and local businesses.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nicholas Dire’, 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels equipment maintenance technician, explains fuel truck operations to Republic of Korea Army Brig. Gen. Jung Hwan Lee, Combined Forces Command C4 director at Osan Air Base, ROK.

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51st MXG practices rapid aircraft and personnel decontamination at Osan AB

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 51st Maintenance Group practiced rapid aircraft and personnel decontamination training at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 28, 2025.


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