The Towers of Osan:

Oct. 12, 2005

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The Air Force expects to complete the first of three new family housing apartment towers at Osan AB, South Korea, in March 2006. The second and third buildings should follow by spring 2008. The first tower is eight stories, with 112 apartments. The second will be 10 stories, with 104 apartments, while the third will be 14 stories, with 112 apartments.

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