Welcome to Osan

This video gives an overview of what it's like when you arrive at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. We hope this answers some questions and we look forward to your arrival.
If you're coming to Osan or know someone who is, feel free to pass this video along to them.

[@Txwingz]

Wow, what a difference from when I was there in 67/68. Unaccompanied tour with nothing outside the gate but a slum village. No high rises. No towering dorms on base. Pretty remote at the time.

[@user-hb8be5wb4q]

March 1968-April1969. Processed thru Oscan, then to Taegu AB, For 13 months, 7 days, 4 hours, but, who was counting. Really happy for the success of the Republic of Korea and its people. Hard working, personable people, great friends, good Orientation Beer, much better life for them is wished. I’m 75+y/o now, but, the tour is still fresh in my mind even now. Bravo for the ROK, the U.S. in ROK.

[@mrd3863]

Wow my guy. That was before I was born. I loved Korea. I was in RED HORSE my first time and lived in Taegu and busan. My second time was in the 51st. I ran the plumbing shop. 2 amazing years. I loved it there. Can’t wait to go back. I need to get into North Korea to see where my grandfather was killed. Yalu river valley. B24 flight engineer.....funny that we both became engineers, though in vastly different fields. I built runways and be blew them up.......

[@mrd3863]

My 2 favorite assignments. 02-03 and 06-07. I flew into incheon both times. 2 amazing years. I miss that place. I hope to go back soon.

[@13Misawa]

Leading the Charge!

[@heeder777]

Sure beats commercial into Seoul and negotiating with Ajusi to get you to the main gate at 0300, and if he thought he could increase the price, would stop on the dark highway in between and try to renegotiate. Offering nothing but to kick his ass usually resulted in being called number 10 but the trip continued. Of course it always helped to team up with another Airforce person so you could have some backup. Then again this was 1989, my third trip so I had a bit of an idea how things worked back then. One thing was always a constant, the Army customs guy would end the process with, “Welcome to the ROK”. Nothing but good times there.

[@richardrump4926]

Things have really changed since I was at Osan AB May 69 - Jun 70.

[@Prince_Yonte]

Damn I bet that shit looked dope asf back then

[@frjimshevlin]

WOW! What a change since I was there in 1974-1975. It was an unaccompanied tour only! Really enjoyed the video.

[@johnanderson8046]

Ditto. I was there at the same time. Went back 10 years later (1985) and it was already so different that it was unrecognizable. Osan got civilized!!

[@annalyvang8502]

I’m so really happy visit out there in Osan AB Cuz my husband got PCS for a year ..Korea very nice place..

[@JenWalk13]

This was very informative! We may get lucky enough to PCS here next year. I appreciated the video, thank you.

[@rafterman6476]

Well done video! This is great information and I'm sure I'll benefit from it.

[@johnmagill9496]

"Dorm assignment is based on unit and job type." Translation: If you're in aircraft maintenance, you're stuck living in the nastiest dump you ever saw.

[@kennixox262]

Singel Officers had little rooms with a bathroom and kitchenette over by the golf course. Not so hot. Married types were assigned the high-rises behind the commissary and in those days, Osan was an unaccompanied assignment - for the most part. To they still do 48hr work weeks?

[@jameswinney7593]

Much has change since I was there in 1969-1971, no hotel just corregated Quonset huts a few cemen block buildings and dorms. No accompanied tours except for three star general that is when it was Fifth Air Force Advon, AFK. Enjoy he country side it is beautiful and great people.

[@diegofianza3525]

Very informative vid. Just to add: SEATAC (the airport) is a good 20 mins interstate drive with no traffic from downtown Seattle. The first time I flew into SEATAC, I thought I could take a short walk or short bus ride to the Space Needle or Pike Street Market. Nope. SEATAC is not in the city limits.

[@RicanSeoul01]

y'all should consider updating due to current situations....

[@darryljones4205]

Wow has really changed since the 80's.

[@user-jm3nr2mt8x]

감사합니다

[@PantsofVance]

Was there in '06, good memories, pretty much looks the same

[@bhaswatchaudhury1384]

Thanks.

[@michaelbetzer1966]

Osan Air Base 28 October 1974 to 22 November 1976. 51st Avionics Maintenance Squadron, WCS Shop. 3 years Instructor duty Lowry AFB, Colorado (deceased, R.I.P.). Back to Osan 3 March 1980 to 3 March 1981. 51st Aircraft Generation Squadron. Best six years out of a 35 year career.

[@henryfackeldey]

sure has changed since I got there in early 1959. We started out living in quonset huts until they built the cement block barracks.

[@kennixox262]

I think that the H shaped one story concrete block dorms over by the NCO club were knocked down back in the 1990's - give or take. In my day, Osan was pretty wild in some ways, and still has the reputation of major Article 15's. One of my guys, an E-7 due to some issues with money was reduced in rank to E-2. It was embarrassing for me as his OIC to read him the riot act. Our SQ commander was a total wimp and spend most of his days on the golf course or at the club boozing it up. He too was fired!

[@keithhugo5887]

Wow Songtan city has really changed from when I was there from Feb 1988 to Feb 1989, when went out the front gate it was nothing but bars, dance/stripper clubs ( You buy me Juicie ) and Tshirt and various brass bed and fake clothing and jewelry shops..

[@kennixox262]

Juicy Girls I think was the term used.

[@kennixox262]

Welcome to Osan AB, the base with the HIGHEST PERCENTAGE OF ARTICLE 15's in the whole of the USAF! The PAX terminal is totally new since I was stationed there and worked in the terminal during my short tour there. I shall presume that the O'Club is no longer next to LaCantina. Do they even have Officer's clubs anymore? So boring. Watch out for the "ladies" downtown! Bring "protective" gear when hitting the bars in Sontan City.

[@lucasm7177]

Definitely different than being a first term airman in 2005. Everybody just looked at us saying omg im so sorry....

[@Dkline64]

Be there in a month!

[@user-wb5bn8qm5b]

와 진짜 조온나 좋네.....

[@pintobeans2973]

Wife and I did a Joint Spouse 1976-77.

[@wilber504]

I was at Humphries 76-77. looks like US going to be there for a LONG time.

[@arunivlogs2534]

Aaa dreaming of husbands form the osan airbase !!

[@devlynhusband3067]

I hope I get to PCS there

[@superman9222]

good

[@rafaelvecchione5214]

Hope I get put here.😁

[@efrenplaza]

USAF veteran , Taegu AFB. 82-83, F4E

[@user-jq5bs8ij1u]

Thanks for protecting korea!!

[@johnmagill9496]

I was there in '85

[@k9soldier1]

Just wanna be sure we can pack pocket knives up to 4 inches in length with out any issues?

[@GoogleGebruiker]

k9soldier1 lol.

[@leroylawrence2773]

I remember we were served alcohol free in international waters! I had so much crown & cokes! 😂

[@kfpro27]

knives with 4" blade?

[@jaydj]

Got here after seeing Pelosi just landed here from Taiwan. Didnt know there was a base here. 👍

[@user-ij1cn1xv2u]

오산 에어 베이스,

[@Saiban0]

Will you have free time to explore if you're working on the line? Ha cause... I doubt it :/

[@Prince_Yonte]

Facts bruh Idk

[@BertFurfull]

January 2001-2002

[@howardwest2707]

His comment about cost for commercial transportation is an out and out lie. In fact the cost is much cheaper at around 12k WON and often much faster even with transfers to taxis once at the songtan bus terminal and the main gate. It's just a scam to get you to use the contracted bus service. You can get the korean bus at Incheon International Airport at the exit doors which runs much more often and will get you to Songtan Bus Terminal which is less than 2 minutes driving time from the main gate. Then at the main gate inside of base you can grab another quick taxi at the taxi line which is like 4K WON to the Turumi Lodge. Granted all are reimbursable but if time matters to you then look into the korean bus and its schedule from Incheon to Songtan.

[@joshamjiamjsmkokjsmcocjsm6501]

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[@carolinacarolina5613]

Minkia I Mercenari li trovi dappertutto

[@libralynx98]

I was told not to research this

[@MikeGardner-ui8mg]

I was there in 71-72.. wild and crazy place.. some of my best years! 1:33

[@CaliforniaGuy88]

Pornography?dear lord, some people I swear.....

[@alejandropreciado1814]

I know right. How are we supposed to make it without porn?

[@wojak6793]

alejandro Preciado just say its art lmao