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Photo Of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Bryce Vincent, 51st Maintenance Squadron corrosion control lead, poses next to his shop’s emblem at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 31, 2025.

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Osan Mustang of the Week: Staff Sgt. Bryce Vincent

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Bryce Vincent, 51st Maintenance Squadron corrosion control lead, was named the 51st Fighter Wing’s Mustang of the Week for his outstanding technical expertise, leadership and dedication at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 24.

Photo Of Tech. Sgt. Lacey Eakin poses for a photo with smile in the courtroom at Kunsan Air Base.

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Kunsan Pride of the Pack: Tech. Sgt. Eakin

Tech. Sgt. Lacey Eakin, a native of Wimberley, Texas and 8th Fighter Wing Staff Judge Advocate Office noncommissioned officer in charge of military justice, won recognition as the Pride of the Pack during the week of July 28 - Aug. 1, 2025.

Photo Of Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Schaefer II, Seventh Air Force command chief, and Tech. Sgt. Branden Genovese, 8th Maintenance Group loading standardization crew member, discuss F-16 Fighting Falcon hardpoint capabilities at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea.

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Seventh Air Force command chief visits the Wolf Pack

The Seventh Air Force command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Schaefer II, visited the Wolf Pack at Kunsan Air Base here, July 28-30.

Photo Of U.S. Army Capt. Davon Stuart, right, 524th Military Intelligence Battalion officer in charge, lands a kick during the 2025 ROK-US Combat Taekwondo Exhibition.

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Osan Air Base hosts the 2025 ROK-US Combat Taekwondo Exhibition

Osan Air Base hosts the 2025 Republic of Korea-U.S. Combat Taekwondo Exhibition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea.

Photo Of Senior Airman Javian Jones holds position during the ability to survive and operate training at Osan Air Base.

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Osan Airmen conduct ability to survive and operate training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Javian Jones, 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron passenger travel technician, holds position during the ability to survive and operate training at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 24, 2025.

Photo Of Col. Henry C. Brown, commander, 403rd Army Field Support Brigade, passes the unit colors to Command Sgt. Maj. TaJuana S. Nixon, incoming brigade command sergeant major, during the Powerhouse Brigade’s change of responsibility ceremony at Camp Walker, South Korea.

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403rd AFSB welcomes Nixon, bids farewell to Harvey in change of responsibility ceremony

The 403rd Army Field Support Brigade welcomed Command Sgt. Maj. TaJuana S. Nixon and said goodbye to Command Sgt. Maj. Cedric D. Harvey during a change of responsibility ceremony here, July 18.

Photo Of Juhyuk Baek, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron fire inspector, crosses a simulated flooded river.

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Osan 51 FW emergency services Airmen tour safety center

Juhyuk Baek, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron fire inspector, crosses a simulated flooded river during a tour of the Gyeonggi-do Safety Experience Center in Osan City, Republic of Korea, July 18, 2025.

Photo Of Staff Sgt. Mandeep Singh poses for a photo.

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Kunsan Pride of the Pack: Staff Sgt. Mandeep Singhpride of the pack

Staff Sgt. Mandeep Singh, 8th Healthcare Operations Squadron logistics operations section chief, poses for a photo in the 8th Medical Group’s logistics warehouse at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 23, 2025.

Photo Of Master Sgt. Joshua Horton, a recent SkillBridge intern through the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District, served most of his military career in engineering from placing 25,000 square feet of concrete a day.

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SkillBridge spotlight series: 10 questions with Master Sgt. Joshua Horton

After 26-years of serving America, Master Sgt. Joshua Horton, a recent SkillBridge intern through the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District, has decided to transition from Soldier to civilian life.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alexandria Washington, 8th Operations Support Squadron combat intelligence cell members, poses for a photo with her squadron logo.

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Kunsan Pride of the Pack: Staff Sgt. Alexandria Washington

Staff Sgt. Alexandria Washington, a native of San Antonio, Texas and 8th Operations Support combat intelligence cell analyst, was awarded Pride of the Pack for the week of July 14-18.

Photo Of Staff Sgt. Cullen Ellis, quality assurance representative, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District, reaffirmed his commitment to service by signing an indefinite reenlistment contract.

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Army engineer reenlists with his daughter at his side at Camp Henry, South Korea

With his almost three-year-old daughter at his side, Staff Sgt. Cullen Ellis, quality assurance representative, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District, reaffirmed his commitment to service by signing an indefinite reenlistment contract on July 9, 2025, at Camp Henry, South Korea.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Joshua Hawkins, 8th Mission Support Group commander, passes command to Maj. Stephen Perkins, 8th Communications Squadron incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea

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Kunsan 8th Fighter Wing welcomes new leaders of the pack

The 2025 change of command season has ended with the Wolf Pack transitioning to new wing, group and squadron commanders.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Koji Yoshioka, 51st Operational Medical Readiness Squadron physical therapist technician, guides an individual through a strength and conditioning exercise during an Advanced Physical Training Leader course.

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Air Force physical therapist strengthens readiness at Osan Air Base

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Koji Yoshioka, 51st Operational Medical Readiness Squadron physical therapist technician, guides an individual through a strength and conditioning exercise during an Advanced Physical Training Leader course.

Photo Of Airman 1st Class Monica So’oaemalelagi, 51st Fighter Wing religious affairs journeyman, poses for a photo at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea。

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Osan Mustang of the Week: Airman 1st Class Monica So’oaemalelagi

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Monica So’oaemalelagi, 51st Fighter Wing religious affairs journeyman, was recognized as Mustang of the Week at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 30, 2025.


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