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Photo Of U.S. Air Force Col. Jeff Elliott, left, 51st Civil Engineering Group commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Kirk Hull, incoming 51st Civil Engineer Squadron commander, during a Change of Command ceremony at Osan Air Base.

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51st CES Change of Command ceremony at Osan AB

U.S. Air Force Col. Jeff Elliott, left, 51st Civil Engineering Group commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Kirk Hull, incoming 51st Civil Engineer Squadron commander, during a Change of Command ceremony at Osan Air Base.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Hense poses for a photo.

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Osan Mustang of the Week: Staff Sgt. Matthew Hensel

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Hensel, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of metals, was recognized as Mustang of the Week at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 23, 2025. 

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Col. Ryan Ley renders his first salute.

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Osan 51st Fighter Wing welcomes new Commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Ryan Ley, incoming 51st Fighter Wing commander, renders his first salute during a Change of Command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 27, 2025.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler Plourde poses for a photo outside the 8th FW headquarters.

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Kunsan Pride of the Pack: Staff Sgt. Tyler Plourde

Staff Sgt. Tyler Plourde, a native of Dover, Delaware and 8th Fighter Wing noncommissioned officer in charge of occupational safety, was awarded Pride of the Pack for the week of June 23–27.

Photo Of Jeffery Young and family at the Geoje Jungle Dome & Botanical Garden, in Geoje, South Korea.

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403rd AFSB Personality Spotlight: Jeffrey Young - Army Field Support Battalion-Korea

Mr. Jeffrey Young exemplifies unwavering commitment to the battalion’s mission by accepting every challenge with a proactive and can-do spirit, completing each task ahead of schedule while providing regular, clear leadership updates.

Photo Of Maj. Gen. Charles Lombardo, commanding general of the 2nd Infantry Division/ROK-U.S. Combined Division and Col. Christopher S. Nunn, Commander of 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team are pictured during a Transfer of Authority ceremony, on Camp Casey, South Korea

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1-2 SBCT Transfers Authority to 1-4 SBCT on Camp Casey

Maj. Gen. Charles Lombardo, commanding general of the 2nd Infantry Division/ROK-U.S. Combined Division and Col. Christopher S. Nunn, Commander of 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team are pictured during a Transfer of Authority ceremony, on Camp Casey, South Korea.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Col. Jeff Elliott, left, 51st Mission Support Group commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Edmund Ward, right, incoming 51st Force Support Squadron commander, during a Change of Command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea.

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51st FSS Change of Command at Osan AB

The 51st Force Support Squadron hosted a Change of Command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 24, 2025.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Col. Amanda Siangco, incoming 51st Medical Group commander, renders her first salute during a Change of Command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea.

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51st MDG Change of Command at Osan AB

U.S. Air Force Col. Amanda Siangco, incoming 51st Medical Group commander, renders her first salute during a Change of Command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea.

Photo Of Brett Stohr, InSource Fire Training president, teaches strategies and tactics during Osan’s first bilingual InSource Consulting Fire Training at Osan Air Base.

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Forging partnerships through fire training at Osan AB

Brett Stohr, InSource Fire Training president, teaches strategies and tactics during Osan’s first bilingual InSource Consulting Fire Training at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea.

Photo Of Airman 1st Class Jayden Bolo, 8th Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology journeyman, uses a specially fabricated hook to install a custom built railroad track cover they created at Kunsan Air Base.

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8th MXS innovation creates a safer Kunsan

Airman 1st Class Jayden Bolo, 8th Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology journeyman, uses a specially fabricated hook to install a custom built railroad track cover they created at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 17, 2025.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Lance Tucker delivers his first remarks to the squadron.

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Osan 51st OSS holds change of command ceremony 2025

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Lance Tucker, incoming 51st Operations Support Squadron commander, delivers his first remarks to the squadron during a Change of Command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 18, 2025.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Capt. Chris Newman, 36th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, inspects the cockpit of his aircraft.

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USAF 36th FS, ROKAF 202nd team up for Buddy Squadron

U.S. Air Force Capt. Chris Newman, 36th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, inspects the cockpit of his aircraft before taking flight for Buddy Squadron at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 12, 2025.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Maj. James Phillips, incoming 51st Munitions Squadron commander, renders his first salute during a Change of Command ceremony at Osan Air Base.

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51st MUNS holds change of command ceremony at Osan AB

U.S. Air Force Maj. James Phillips, incoming 51st Munitions Squadron commander, renders his first salute during a Change of Command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 17, 2025.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Col. Trigg Randall, left, 515th Air Mobility Operations Group commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Diana Halferty, incoming 731st Air Mobility Squadron commander, during a Change of Command ceremony.

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731st AMS hold change of command ceremony at Osan AB

U.S. Air Force Col. Trigg Randall, left, 515th Air Mobility Operations Group commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Diana Halferty, incoming 731st Air Mobility Squadron commander, during a Change of Command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 18, 2025.


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