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U.S. Air Force Col. Ryan Ley, 51st Fighter Wing commander, right, shakes hand with a service member assigned to the 25th Fighter Generation Squadron, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 9, 2025. Ley’s immersion with the 25th FGS allowed him to get a better understanding of how exactly the Airmen at Osan contributed to the “Fight Tonight” mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sergio Lopez, left, 51st Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment noncommissioned officer in charge, shows flight gear storage to Col. Ryan Ley, right, 51st Fighter Wing commander, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 15, 2025. AFE personnel are vital in delivering safe and mission-ready support equipment for pilots and air crew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Ryan Ley, 51st Fighter Wing commander, and other service members, watch a towing demonstration at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 9, 2025. These F-16 Fighting Falcon tow machines are capable of performing quick maneuvers, and can tow F-16s much quicker than the previous equipment used before. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Ryan Ley, left, 51st Fighter Wing commander, speaks with Senior Airman Terra Thomas, center, 51st Operational Medical Readiness Squadron dental assistant, and Staff Sgt. Hyun Mung Seo, right, 51st OMRS dental lab technician, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 15, 2025. The airtight decontamination room is used in the event if a patient has any chemical exposure and needs to be decontaminated before any treatment is received to prevent further contamination. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Al Fatah, left, 51st Operations Support Squadron control tower senior watch supervisor, briefs Col. Ryan Ley, center right, 51st Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Carl Vogel, right, 51st FW command chief, on a gas mask demonstration at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 15, 2025. Training is conducted throughout the year to generate combat airpower at a moment’s notice, affirming the commitment to the ROK remains ironclad and while enhancing regional stability in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kenneth Diaz Hernandez, center, 51st Healthcare Operations Squadron paramedic, briefs Col. Ryan Ley, left, 51st Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Carl Vogel, center left, 51st FW command chief, on urgent care procedures at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 15, 2025. The 51st HCOS supports warfighting readiness by providing critical medical services, including emergency care, surgical support, and preventive health measures, ensuring personnel are fit for duty and prepared for global contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster) (This photo has been edited for security measures)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Terra Thomas, right, 51st Operational Medical Readiness Squadron dental assistant, briefs Col. Ryan Ley, center right, 51st Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Carl Vogel, center left, 51st FW command chief, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 15, 2025. Coveralls are a protective suit worn by medical personnel in the event if a patient has any chemical exposure and needs to be decontaminated before any treatment is received to prevent further contamination. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Leaaron Santos, left, 51st Healthcare Operations Squadron diagnostic imaging technologist, provides a radiology brief to Col. Ryan Ley, right, 51st Fighter Wing commander, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 15, 2025. The radiology department provides a range of imaging services, including radiography, computed tomography, and ultrasound, to support comprehensive patient care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Ryan Ley, center, 51st Fighter Wing commander, discusses flightline operations with Lt. Col. Lance Tucker, 51st Operations Support Squadron commander, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 15, 2025. Ley’s immersion with the 51st OSS provided valuable insight into how flightline operations contribute to mission success in the air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Ryan Ley, right, 51st Fighter Wing commander, speaks with Staff Sgt. Norbu Tsering, left, 36th Fighter Squadron independent duty medical technician, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 15, 2025. Ley’s immersion with the 36th FS offered him valuable insight on how IDMTs support medical care and operational readiness, helping ensure personnel are mission-ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster) (This photo has been edited for security measures)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Ryan Ley, center, 51st Fighter Wing commander, speaks with Senior Airman Lyle Malfoy Paras, right, 51st Healthcare Operations Squadron surgical technologist, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 15, 2025. The 51st HCOS plays a vital role in sustaining warfighter readiness by providing comprehensive medical care and rapid response to Airmen, families, and joint partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Ryan Ley, center left, 51st Fighter Wing commander, receives a briefing from Maj. Richard Ryland, center right, 36th Fighter Generation Squadron commander, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 9, 2025. As the largest F-16 Fighting Falcon FGS in the USAF, the 36th FGS plays a crucial role in the delivery of combat air power on the Korean peninsula, but also in the development of the super-squadron concept. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Ryan Ley, left, 51st Fighter Wing commander, receives a briefing from Master Sgt. Christian Arvelo, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron deputy fire chief, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 8, 2025. The 51st CES is responsible for handling fire prevention, emergency management, structural operations, construction, and all engineering operations on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster)

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51st FW Mustang Immersion

Published July 17, 2025
By Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster
51st Fighter Wing

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --

U.S. Air Force Col. Ryan Ley, 51st Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Carl Vogel, 51st FW command chief, visits multiple squadrons at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, to immerse themselves in the "Fight Tonight" mission here, July 8, 2025.