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Photo Of Airman Janai Gardner reviews a customer’s shipping information.

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Osan Post Office awarded best in Air Force 2024

The award highlights the team’s unwavering dedication, excellence in service and mission-critical support to the service members, civilians, retirees, and their families here and the Indo-Pacific region.

Photo Of Students from Youngbuk High School visit the Eighth Army headquarters during their base tour at Camp Humphreys, South Korea.

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Youngbuk High School students visit Camp Humphreys for insight into U.S.-ROK NCO Corps

Senior students from Youngbuk High School near Pocheon, South Korea, visited Camp Humphreys June 11 as part of an educational tour hosted by Eighth Army G9.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Col. Douglas Mabry, left, 694th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance group commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Ryan Tamez, incoming 6th Intelligence Squadron commander, at Osan Air Base.

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6th IS Change of Command at Osan AB

U.S. Air Force Col. Douglas Mabry, left, 694th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance group commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Ryan Tamez, incoming 6th Intelligence Squadron commander, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea.

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Honoring 250 years of Army excellence at USO Humphreys: A tribute to service, alliance, and support

On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, the United States Army marked a monumental milestone—its 250th birthday.

Photo Of U.S. Soldiers and Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army (KATUSA) Soldiers assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan-Casey pose for a group photo.

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2025 KATUSA Friendship Week at Camp Casey, South Korea

U.S. Soldiers and Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army (KATUSA) Soldiers assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan-Casey pose for a group photo during the 2025 KATUSA Friendship Week at Camp Casey, South Korea, June 10, 2025.

Photo Of Personnel assigned to the 51st Force Support Squadron Post Office pose for a photo at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea.

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51st FSS Post Office recieves Air Force level award for excellence

Personnel assigned to the 51st Force Support Squadron Post Office pose for a photo at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea.

Photo Of U.S. Soldiers and Korean Augmentation for the U.S. Army (KATUSA) assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan-Casey pose for a group photo during the 2025 KATUSA Friendship Week at Camp Casey, South Korea.

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2025 KATUSA Friendship Week

U.S. Soldiers and Korean Augmentation for the U.S. Army (KATUSA) assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan-Casey pose for a group photo during the 2025 KATUSA Friendship Week at Camp Casey, South Korea.

Photo Of Chief Master Sgt. Jeremiah Ross, command chief of 7th Air Force, shares with audience members his experience struggling with mental health as a senior leader for MINDFUL MADNESS at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea.

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Mindful Madness: Osan Dorm Council helps facilitate a dialogue about mental health

MINDFUL MADNESS is an event hosted by Osan’s Dorm Council to help facilitate a dialogue about mental health and what resources are available to the airmen at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 30, 2025.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Col. William McKibban, 51st Fighter Wing commander, prepares to disembark an A-10 Thunderbolt II as he concludes his fini flight for the aircraft at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 2, 2025.

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Osan Air Base Mustang 1 Fini Flight

Col. William McKibban, 51st Fighter Wing commander, flew his fini flight in the A-10 Thunderbolt II as the aircraft prepares to retire from service at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 2, 2025.

Photo Of A graphic explains the Tropical Cyclone Conditions of Readiness levels at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 5, 2025. The TCCOR levels indicate how soon destructive winds – sustained at 50 knots (approximately 58 mph) or greater – are expected to arrive.

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Typhoon season in Korea: Are you ready?

Typhoon season runs from June through October and brings the potential for high winds, heavy rainfall, and flooding across the Korean Peninsula. These conditions can significantly impact service members, families, and daily operations at Osan Air Base.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Calvin Wright, airfield management operations supervisor, 51st Operational Support Squadron, speaks with a teammate while coordinating scheduled runway checks for foreign object debris at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea.

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Osan Mustang of the Week: Senior Airman Calvin Wright

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Calvin Wright, 51st Operational Support Squadron airfield management operations supervisor, was named Mustang of the Week for his outstanding dedication to flight line safety and operational excellence at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 3.

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Burger chains in Korea hit hard by SPC Bun shortage after factory shutdown

Burger franchises across Korea are struggling to secure buns after SPC Samlip halted operations at its Sihwa plant on April 19, following a worker’s death.

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Chinhae Naval Base to host Freedom Fest Open Base Jun. 28

Come join Chinhae Naval Base’s Freedom Fest Open Base Jun. 28, 2025.

Photo Of U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Bennie Adarr, a machine gunner with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines forward deployed with 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program, prepares to fire an M252 81 mm mortar during Korea Viper 25.4 at Camp Rodriguez, South Korea.

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Activated Reserve Marines conduct a Mortar Range during Korea Viper 25.4

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Bennie Adarr, a machine gunner with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines forward deployed with 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program, prepares to fire an M252 81 mm mortar during Korea Viper 25.4 at Camp Rodriguez, South Korea.


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