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, 25 March 2025. Freehill was recognized as Mustang of the Week for her professional commitment in the workplace, as well as her dedication to volunteering both on and off-base. (Staff Sgt. Dustin Braaten, U.S. Air Force)
OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- 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.
A native of Mulkeytown, Illinois, Freehill joined the U.S. Air Force with a desire to travel and further her education. She enlisted in logistics readiness embracing these desired opportunities in her career field, pursuing success—both in and out of uniform.
Freehill plays a vital role in ensuring personnel are properly equipped with chemical protection gear, a critical part of the forward-deployed mission mindset at Osan AB. Every member of Team Osan, whether in-processing or out-processing, passes through IPE for their protective equipment.
“On average, IPE supports 60 to 100 people daily,” Freehill explained. “During a busy week, we help up to 500 people—we’re responsible for the protective readiness of the entire base.”
Since arriving in November, she has remained actively engaged beyond her primary duties. Freehill has been working toward finishing her college courses, organizing stress management and resiliency training for her flight, and participating in multiple volunteer initiatives. Her efforts include collecting donations for a local orphanage, coordinating an event for World Mental Health Day in May, serving as a traffic safety crossing guard, and assisting with updates at the base shelter.
“I do these things as a personal goal and to make an impact. It makes me feel good to help other people.” Freehill said.
Once her time at Osan comes to an end, Freehill will continue her journey at Aviano AB, Italy, where she will support her new teammates in logistics operations.
Her dedication to both the mission and the community exemplifies the Air Force’s core values, making her a well-deserved recipient of the Mustang of the Week.
