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Osan Mustang of the Week: Staff Sgt. Tin Phan
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51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs June 14, 2026
Staff Sgt. Sarah Williams
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs June 14, 2026
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tin Phan, 51st Operational Medical Readiness Squadron base operational medicine clinic noncommissioned officer in charge, poses for a photo in front of the flight medicine clinic, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 10, 2026. Phan is trusted to oversee programs that directly support the medical readiness of Airmen assigned to Osan. His responsibilities include medical record reviews, deployment waivers, occupational health exams, and overseeing annual health assessments, ensuring military members remain ready to support the 51st Fighter Wing’s “Fight Tonight” mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah Williams)
OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tin Phan, 51st Operational Medical Readiness Squadron base operational medicine clinic noncommissioned officer in charge, was recognized as Mustang of the Week at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 5, 2026.
As BOMC NCOIC, Phan is trusted to oversee programs that directly support the medical readiness of Airmen assigned to Osan. His team’s responsibilities include medical record reviews, deployment waivers, occupational health exams, and overseeing annual health assessments, ensuring military members remain ready to support the 51st Fighter Wing’s “Fight Tonight” mission.
“When I got here, we had a significant backlog of medical record reviews,” Phan stated. “I looked at what was working in other places and worked with the team to find a solution.”
By reorganizing workloads and leveraging support from across the clinic, Phan helped reduce the backlog by more than half, allowing the team to identify potential medical concerns and ensure Airmen receive the care they need while maintaining readiness.
“A lot of what we do is making sure people are ready when the mission calls,” said Phan. “Whether it’s an overseas clearance, a deployment waiver or an occupational health exam, we’re helping Airmen get where they need to be while making sure they’re taken care of.”