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Vol. 50, No. 7 March 9, 2007 Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea Daylight savings Daylight savings starts at 2 a.m. Sunday. Most places in the U.S. will be setting their clocks forward an hour. The Korean peninsula doesn’t observe daylight savings time. No more MiG Alley Flyer The last edition of the MiG Alley Flyer will be published March 23. After the paper is no longer published, the Osan Web site, www.osan.af.mil, will host all stories and photos about events happening around base. For more information, call the 51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs office at 784-4044. Spring Bazaar The Osan Officers' Spouses' Club's Spring Fever Bazaar is March 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Officers' Club. Vendors will be selling furniture, jewelry, fabric and more. Proceeds from the bazaar go to the OSC's Welfare Fund in order to donate to the many organizations and charities it supports, including scholarships. The Spring Fever Bazaar is open to all Department of Defense ID card holders. For more information, visit the OSC's Web site at www.osanosc.com. Members of the Non-combatant Processing Team register participants into the non-combatant evacuation operation database and issue wristbands so they can begin their journey through the processing line. NPT processed You heard it here more than 1,500 non-combatants for the 2007 NEO Operational Readiness Inspection Tuesday and Wednesday. TOWN HALL Osan NEO: Ready for flight tonight MEETING By Master Sgt. Steven Goetsch attributes were on display this week for DoD Osan has 120 wardens to manage almost Osan’s spring 51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs inspectors while Osan processed 100 percent 1,600 non-combatants and the primary town hall meet- of its non-combatant’s, a Mustang first. responsibility of moving thousands of The Tubes in London and the Non-coming is Monday at The NEO process gets started by the NCE’s, which are not only Osan dependents, batant Evacuation Operational Readiness 7 p.m. at the State Department issuing the evacuation but any individuals that qualify to be evacu- Inspection that took place here Tuesday and base theater. order. The Korean peninsula is broken into ated off of the Korean peninsula. Wednesday have a lot in common. Brig. Gen. Joe Reynes, 51st Fighter Wing com- several “areas.” Osan falls into Area V. Once notified, evacuees bring their They both have throngs of people in mander, will discuss issues dealing with the base, local That’s when the NEO wardens, under the appropriate paperwork and make their way rapid transit, all trying to get to their destina- community and the Air Force. direction of military personnel from the to the designated location, which this time tions in an orderly fashion. That type of Individuals wishing to ask a question anonymous- Airmen and Family Readiness Center, makes was the Challenger Club. human traffic flow requires organization, continued on Page 5 ly during the town hall meeting may submit one to the initial contact with their non-combatant cooperation and intensive planning. Those 51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs office by calling at evacuees. 784-4044 or e-mailing [email protected] prior u u to the meeting, in writing immediately before the Commentary News meeting or by calling 784-2081 during the meeting. Anyone unable to attend can listen to the live AFN A few points to consider SECAF emphasizes goals with new card radio broadcast on 88.5 F.M. and cable channel 13. Page 2 Page 4

Base readiness Sorties briefing change 25th Fighter n “Volunteers The base readiness brief- Squadron ing that was scheduled for Monthly goal Annual goal Make a Thursday has been moved 458 5,641 Difference to March 20 at 1 p.m. at Monthly flown Annual flown the base theater for the 394 2,187 Every Day” upcoming operational 36th Fighter readiness exercise. Anyone Squadron See Pages 6-7 who hasn’t participated in Monthly goal Annual goal an exercise before must 455 5,825 attend this briefing. Monthly flown Annual flown 398 2,299 (Current as of Wednesday) The next ORE has been rescheduled for March 26-30 MiG Alley Flyer Commentary 2 March 9, 2007 A thank A few points to consider Commander’s Maj. Tim Harbor n 51st Maintenance Operations Squadron commander action line you As I get new Airmen into my squadron, I take the time to sit down with each of them and 784-4811 go over the things I feel are important to excel here at Osan. Here are a few points to con- Editors note: Airman 1st Class Derek Webb, who was sider: 1. Make a difference. I ask everyone to give 100 percent for the full year they are a member of the 51st here. I ask them to make a difference in their work centers, make them better, offer up Logistics readiness ideas, learn new skills and apply them to their jobs. We can all make a difference. Leave Squadron, died Dec. 4. Below is a thank you letter this place better than you found it. The next team coming in after you will appreciate it from his parents. and you'll leave here with a sense of accomplishment. 2. See Korea. The Shinjang shop- ping/entertainment area is not Korea. I've known people that never left the base or Dear Air Force Family, Joy and I would like to Songtan the entire year they were here. What kind of reply can you give someone back offer our most sincere grati- home if they ask you "How is Korea?" If you've never left the base, you have no idea. tude to each and every one of Take an Information, Tickets and Tours trip to the them aggressively. It's hard being away from family and you for taking such good DMZ and see first-hand the reason we're here. Take a friends. But, make the most of your time by doing some- care of us during the time of group of friends up to sightsee in Seoul. The train only thing productive for your career, your education and your the loss of our dear son/step- costs $1.60 to get anywhere in the city. Take advantage of future. son, Airman 1st Class Derek your time here and make an effort to experience the real 4. Stay positive and productive. It's easy to get dis- R. Webb. Brig. Gen. Joe Reynes Korea. There's plenty to see and do in your free time in couraged when your job is difficult and you're thousands Let there be no doubt that 51st Fighter Wing Korea - just get out and do it. of miles away from your family and friends. Keeping in Derek would have been commander We're all ambassadors for the U.S. here. Keep that in touch with loved ones is critical. Look for ways to relieve extremely proud of the way mind wherever you are -- you are affecting how Koreans stress in your life. Sports, exercise and pursuing hobbies The commander’s action line is a the Air Force treated us dur- view the U.S. and Americans. You may be the only are all good ways to stay healthy and combat stress. vital communication tool that gives ing our most difficult time. American someone will ever meet … make a good After 20 months here, I can assure you that I've seen members of the base community a He was very dedicated to chance to talk to me, and gives me impression. and interacted with enough Airmen here to know that the Joy (his mom) and to the Air a chance to ensure people get 3. Use your time wisely. Take the time to work on points I've mentioned above will improve your tour here accurate replies. Force. We can only imagine your education. Study for promotion, take college classes and help you excel in your duties. Whatever duty you When you can’t resolve an the amount of planning, re- issue through your chain of com- and learn new skills, but don't spend every weekend have, remember that you play a vital role in executing our scheduling, self-sacrifice and mand, I welcome you to contact me downtown wishing away your time here. Be productive mission. Remember, too, that the only person who can with your questions, comments and the paperwork required to and have a plan and goals that you'd like to accomplish make your tour here a productive and memorable one is suggestions, via phone or e-mail. make our visit possible and while you're here. Set your goals high and then pursue you. Please leave your name and phone we will always be very grate- number if you’d like a personal ful to everyone involved. response. To contact my action line, call 784-4811 or send an e-mail to The service held for Reconsidering 'work hard, play hard' [email protected]. Derek at Osan was absolute- By Col. Tom Schluckebier the mission done, but we're not follow safety and injury prevention ly awesome and we will Key customer service numbers one-dimensional, mission-only peo- guidelines. never forget it or the love 66th Air Base Wing ple -- we approach off-duty In other words, we began to Base exchange...... 784-4239 and kindness shown to us. commander endeavors with the same zest and believe that working hard entitled Civilian pay...... 784-4586 May God bless and pro- Legal claims office...... 784-5828 passion we demonstrate on duty. us to stretch the limits of accept- tect all of you -- the men and HANSCOM AIR FORCE Clinic patient advocate...784-8285 The problem is that somewhere able behavior when we weren't Commissary...... 784-4496 women who serve so proudly BASE, Mass. -- "Work hard, play along the way, some folks started working. Contracting...... 784-6683 in the United States military hard" -- it's a phrase we've all heard Inspector General...... 784-4995 using "work hard, play hard" to While the "work hard, play forces throughout the world. and many Air Force organizations Law enforcement...... 784-5515 rationalize clearly destructive hard" mentality needs to change, Legal assistance...... 784-6713 We will never forget you ! use it as an informal motto. The phrase communicates the behavior like alcohol misuse, illicit it's a bit simplistic to blame Military pay...... 784-1851 drug use, tobacco use, fitness defi- destructive behavior on a phrase or Military personnel...... 784-1845 Our love and thanks, notion that we are intensely com- Safety office...... 784-1842 ciencies (such as a lack of proper motto. Bob and Joy Ehrman mitted to doing what it takes to get CES customer service...784-4303 diet and exercise) and failure to continued on Page 3

The Osan perspective What’s an idea to help save Team Osan money?

Senior Airman Capt. Airman 1st Class Tech. Sgt. Tech. Sgt. Crissy Stone Nest Cage Christopher Perry Brian Orona Summer Minney 303rd IS 51st LRS 51st MSS 607th ACOMS 51st MXS “E-mail sponsorship pack- “I think we could save a siz- “I suggest a ‘lights out’ “I've noticed that the skate “Is it possible for military per- ages and coordinate with able amount if Osan's staffing policy during hours of day- park next to the Pacific House sonnel to pick up their own tech school students through process went electronic. All light. Some buildings may dining facility is never being trays and put them in a bin their instructors.” packages should be printed receive enough daylight used, in fact I think it's closed, collector after eating? We only once at the office of final through their windows that and yet the large flood lights could really save all kinds of signature. This reduces wast- provides sufficient lighting are almost always on at night.” money by decreasing the man- ed paper due to multiple to still accomplish work ning required for this service.” changes and corrections.” effectively.”

Editorial staff Brig. Gen. Joe Reynes, 51st Fighter Wing commander; Lt. Col. Michael Shavers, Public Affairs chief; 1st Lt. Kevin Coffman, Public Affairs deputy; Master Sgt. Steve Goetsch, Public Affairs superintendent; Staff Sgt. Benjamin Rojek, NCOIC, internal information; Senior Airman Brok McCarthy, edi- tor; Jae Back, services publicist

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The editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the public affairs office of the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. All photographs are Air Force photographs unless otherwise indicated. The MiG Alley Flyer is printed by Il Sung Enterprise Co., LTD, Room 1202, Chang Kyo Bldg. 1, Chang Kyou Dong, Choong-Ku. MiG Alley Flyer NEWS March 9, 2007 3 Program reconnects Pacific spouses eligible for Airmen to heritage teaching certification program WASHINGTON -- Air Force History Office officials are launching a new program to help unite Staff Sgt. Benjamin Rojek requirements, certification options, scholarships available Airmen, past and present, to commemorate and pre- and state employment resources, according to a Spouses to serve their shared heritage. 51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs Teachers press release. Up to $600 is available via a voucher During this year, in conjunction with the 60th The Spouses to Teachers program is now available to process to reimburse the costs of testing fees associated with anniversary of the Air Force, history office staff military spouses in the Pacific. teacher certification and licensure. members are reaching out to those involved in vari- Spouses of active duty, selected Reserve and National The education office here can help spouses by giving ous missions who want to connect with their former Guard, and Individual Ready Reserve (recalled to active them general education information, as well as the use of teammates. duty) personnel who are interested in a career in public edu- their computers to apply for the program or get financial aid "Many of our veterans are involved in military cation are eligible for the program. information. They can also provide information on CLEP organizations that center on a particular airframe or While the program does not pay for tuition, it does help and DANTES testing, which allow a student to gain credits unit, but often, people involved in long-lasting mis- offset the costs for teaching certification tests and state for a subject instead of having to take a class. sions have never met because they may come from examinations, said Ms. Kathren Rodriguez, 51st Mission "Spouses pay $80 to take the electronic CLEP tests," said various career fields, units, or eras," said Brig. Gen. Support Squadron education service officer. Ms. Rodriguez. "In the past, the cost was $120 and it took Janet Therianos, director of the Air Force 60th "The Spouses to Teachers program, partnered with four to six weeks to receive the test results. Now they'll get Anniversary task force. Airmen and Family Readiness and the education office, does the results immediately." "We want to help bring these Airmen together so help spouses get up to 50 percent off the tuition paid each For more information on the Spouses to Teachers pro- they can exchange stories and preserve a legacy that term through the Air Force Aid Society," said Ms. gram, go to www.spousestoteachers.com, or send an e-mail may otherwise disappear," General Therianos said. Rodriguez. "That particular financial help is only available to [email protected]. For information on CLEP or "Without our Airmen to carry on our heritage to the to spouses overseas." DANTES testing, stop by the education office here. For next generation, the personal aspect of our history The goal of this DOD-sponsored program is to provide information on upcoming classes, visit the universities on may be lost." counseling and guidance on state-specific certification base in Bldgs. 787 and 789. Many veteran and military organizations already exist, but history office officials want to help Airmen begin some new associations and traditions, with a Osan among first in ROK to greater focus on the people involved in a mission. Through this project, they hope to assist veterans in forming lasting relationships and foster an interest in jointly preserving their heritage. comply with shot mandate The reunion project is focused on encouraging the formation of new associations. History office offi- By Senior Airman Brok McCarthy cials hope to facilitate a series of reunions for these new associations, by connecting them with existing, 51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs established organizations to serve as mentors and by Seventh Air Force became the first offering assistance with finding and utilizing Air U.S. military organization in the Force resources to help make their first reunion a Republic of Korea to comply with the success. new DOD regulation requiring individu- The wide range of this project provides a chal- als stationed in the ROK or Central lenge for the history office staff. The targeted Command are of responsibility to receive groups may have never met their "team mates." mandatory anthrax vaccinations One of the groups officials are interested in estab- Wednesday. lishing will focus on any member who was involved Lt. Gen. Stephen Wood, 7th Air Force in a mission that flew for more than 24 hours. commander, said, “Our mission here on "That means we will be contacting and bringing the Korean peninsula is one of vital together Airmen who served in different units, differ- importance ... That means taking every ent airframes -- even different decades," said General precaution to ensure we can defend our- Therianos. "But we hope the shared experiences of selves against known threats.” such a group will ignite a desire to maintain relation- On Osan, the 51st Medical Group Master Sgt. Bruce Mckenzie (right) was one of many people ships across this diverse team and work toward the was looking to vaccinate approximately preservation of a history unique to their personal from the 51st Medical Group vaccinating wing and 7th Air 4,000 people Wednesday and Thursday Force people at the base theater Wednesday and Thursday. accounts." during a mass vaccination. Photo by Airman 1st Class Chad Strohmeyer History office officials are interested in anyone “I’m very pleased with how smoothly who was involved in a flight lasting more than 24 and professionally the Med Group was Anyone who hasn’t received their anthrax vaccinations on Wednesday and hours or anyone involved in Operation Senior able to mobilize and begin vaccinations vaccination yet must report to the vacci- Thursday will be due for their second Surprise (also known as Secret Squirrel), Operation for Team Osan,” said Brig. Gen. Joe nation clinic as soon as possible, said shots March 21 or 22. The 51st MDG El Dorado Canyon or Operation Deep Freeze. Reynes, 51st Fighter Wing commander. Capt. Kerry Ciolek, 51st Aerospace will be providing vaccinations on the Anyone involved in any of these missions, or knows “Not only did this ensure Team Osan Medical Squadron public health officer. same schedule they used this week. someone who was, is encouraged to contact Capt. will be Ready to Fight Tonight if we are “The threat of weaponized anthrax is Next week, the 51st MDG will begin Laura Yardley at DSN 754-2175, commercial 202-404- ever attacked with weaponized anthrax, very real here on the peninsula,” she traveling to GSUs to administer the vac- 2175, or e-mail [email protected]. He or but it showed that if there were a biologi- said. “It only takes 600 anthrax spores to cination she may also contact Captain Yardley with a sugges- cal attack against the base our Combat kill you; and about 600 spores fits on the For more information on the anthrax tion for another association. Medics would be able to respond and head of a pin.” vaccination, visit www.anthrax.mil or protect all Mustangs.” People who received their first call 784-2523

21 percent are frequent binge drinkers (5 or cent of class A (fatal) motor vehicle acci- hard, play hard" to "work hard, play smart." more drinks in one sitting at least three dents. This isn't "working hard, playing There is no shortage of literature and Work hard, times in the past two weeks); and 31 per- hard," it's "working hard, playing reckless- guidance on the Culture of Responsible cent meet criteria for a substance abuse ly." Choices campaign. The real power of cul- diagnosis. The Air Force has launched a campaign tural change lies in the individual Airman play hard Air Force statistics are equally troubling to establish a Culture of Responsible who makes responsible decisions by weigh- continued from Page 2 and the population most at risk comprises Choices -- a way to transition from "work ing risks and benefits and takes action to junior enlisted Airmen, ages 17 to 24. hard, play hard" to "work hard, play smart." ensure we all play smart so we can continue It's probably more accurate to point to While comprising only one-third of the The program was launched last year as a to serve with honor and reflect positively the fact that the Air Force is a reflection of total active duty Air Force, they account for means of encouraging each of us to make on our great Air Force. our society, and we do see an abundance of 81 percent of the Air Force's alcohol-related responsible decisions. While statistics show that our junior destructive behavior there, particularly in incidents. The Culture of Responsible Choices members are most at risk, destructive the 18 to 24 year-old age bracket. The Air Force averages 5,300 alcohol- Web page, located at behavior isn't limited to a single age group Statistically, 43 percent of college stu- related incidents each year. Irresponsible www.afcrossroads.com/web sites/corc.cfm, or rank. Commanders, leaders, supervisors dents (ages 18 to 24) can be classified as drinking is a factor in 33 percent of sui- contains the statistics cited above, as well and mentors all play a vital role in creating binge drinkers (five or more drinks in one cides, 57 percent of sexual assaults, 29 per- as a wealth of additional information that an environment where "work hard, play sitting at least once in the past two weeks); cent of domestic violence cases and 44 per- will help transform our culture from "work smart" becomes the new culture. MiG Alley Flyer 4 March 9, 2007

Morale calls: use Uncle Sam’s dime Army offers By Senior Airman Brok McCarthy a phone card and access number, he said. up the card because the system is run off that 51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs "The reason we have people come to us is so individual’s DEROS. lateral transfers they can write down the information in their "One really important thing to note is morale All servicemembers, DoD civilians and their handwriting to make sure it's clear to them," he calls are governed by whichever base you call," for Airmen families are able to call home for 60 minutes a added. Sergeant Melvin said. "For instance, if you call month on the government's dime under the Once someone is issued a calling card they Andersen (AFB, Guam), the operators won’t Morale Call program. may use the calling card to call back to a base connect morale calls until after 6 p.m." Charles Glenn "This program is a great way for anyone sta- stateside and have an operator connect them to Immediate family members living in the U.S. Army Recruiting tioned here to stay in touch with people back in any number they need as long as a toll charge states are also eligible for morale calls under the the states," said Tech. Sgt. Matthew Melvin, isn’t created. The card may be used to talk to Airmen and Family Readiness Center's Hearts PORTLAND, Ore. -- The Department of 51st Communications Squadron voice network friends and family or take care of personal busi- Apart program, but those calls cannot exceed 15 Defense's Blue to Green program allows systems craftsman. ness, like dealing with their banks. minutes. Airmen to continue serving their country by Under the program, servicemembers may go Each family member is eligible for a card, For more information, call the 51st CS voice joining the U.S. Army without losing the mili- to Bldg. 949, Room 232, to sign for and pick up though their sponsors should be the ones to pick network systems office at 784-3215. tary benefits they've earned, including rank in most cases. Congress authorized the Blue to Green program in 2003, and many Airmen have uti- lized it to continue their service, especially when faced with force shaping. However, it's not just force shaped Airmen who are utilizing the program. "I think the ones who are considering Blue to Green are the ones who are interested in trying another career and the challenges associated with it," said Mr. Bill Carr, acting deputy undersecretary of defense for military personnel policy. While both officers and enlisted are eligible for the program, the Army is looking for enlisted Airmen who are completing their first enlistment. "Our primary target audience will be in the grades of E-1 to E-4," said Army Sgt. Joseph Shin, U.S. Army recruiter for the Republic of Korea. "Applicants enlisting in the grades of E-1 to E-5 will enlist in the same grade, and retain current date of rank." In most cases, servicemembers who hold a rank of E-5 and above will also keep their rank, but unlike ranks E-1 through E-4, that decision is subject to review by the Army Human Resources Command, said Sergeant Shin. Whatever rank you are, all military benefits, including life insurance, healthcare for family members and access to military instal- Retiring old glory lations and services, are retained by every ser- Members of the Girl and Boy Scouts take part in a flag retirement ceremony at Osan Saturday. The scouts, vicemember in the Blue to Green program. with the help of the Osan Base Honor Guard, retired a total of eight flags. Photo by Airman Jason Epley Other benefits for Soldiers include 30 days of vacation with pay each year and a chance to travel. You may even qualify for an enlistment bonus if your skills transfer into an SECAF emphasizes goals with card Army-critical Military Occupational Specialty. To transfer to the Army, Airmen must meet specific Army eligibility requirements, # SAN ANTONIO -- When Secretary of the Air Force Michael including meeting the in-service height and W. Wynne spoke at his town hall meeting at the Pentagon earlier weight standards, which can be found at this year, he discussed some of the issues facing the Air Force today, www.usapa.army.mil/pdffiles/r600_9.pdf. as well as its strengths and his goals for 2007. One of the ways he's Airmen choosing to process for the Army spreading those goals is through a mission, or "goal card." must obtain an approved DD Form 368 Many of the goals on this card are a continuation of those he through their military personnel flight or their expressed early on in his tenure: fostering mutual respect and separation orders, said Sergeant Shin. The DD integrity; sustaining air, space and cyberspace capabilities; open, Form 368 must have a projected re-entry transparent business practices; and fostering Air Force Smart code, separation program designator code, Operations for the 21st Century across the Air Force. The secretary expired term of service, Air Force Specialty added a new goal this year: "Every Airman an ambassador to all we Code and annotation of any lost time in whole meet and serve." days provided in the remarks block on Page 2 "It turns out, even in our community in the United States, people of the DD Form 368. look at us as ambassadors of our Air Force," the secretary said. After eligibility is determined, participants The secretary encourages all Airmen to tell the Air Force story -- Fold here will attend a four-week Warrior Transition not just senior leaders. Course at Fort Sill, Okla., which will trans- Some Airmen may mistake those in high-visibility positions, form the servicemembers into Soldiers. After like Thunderbird pilots or wing commanders, as being the only rep- completion of the WTC, the servicemember resentatives of the service. But actually, all Airmen are ambassadors can choose to participate in a career field sim- of the Air Force, the secretary said. ilar to their previous one or retrain for an "The ambassadors for our Air Force are us, every one of us," entirely new MOS, depending on qualifica- Secretary Wynne said. "Without a doubt when we are at Osan on a tions and training vacancies. bike trip, at Kunsan taking a tour, or at Misawa and a local is taking Airmen stationed here who are close to us diving, they interact with us and come away with a feeling about being honorably discharged, and who are the Air Force. They can come away with good feelings or come interested in joining the Army, should con- away with bad feelings. At the end of the day, it is up to you. That is tact Sergeant Shin at DSN 738-4786, or where I say: Every Airman is an ambassador." Sgt. 1st Class Hyong Kim at DSN 738- Secretary Wynne also outlined his thoughts on Air Force ambas- 6916. For more information, visit sadors in his Feb. 7 Letter to Airmen: Every Airman an www.goarmy.com/BTG. Ambassador. MiG Alley Flyer FEATURE March 9, 2007 5 Let Services Wine 'n' Dine you, Osan style By 2nd Lt. Kim Schaerdel about 20 tables. There was a diverse mix of 51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs people there from your typical guy-girl cou- ple to your double dates to small groups of It was a Tuesday afternoon. I was sitting people. My "date" and I were escorted to in my office and I was thinking of some- our table, which was placed next to a tree. thing to do that evening to unwind and tem- Trees are scattered about to give privacy and porarily forget that tomorrow would only be make the room look very cozy. Wednesday or "Hump Day." While skim- The menu had an impressive list of ming through my monthly Services entrees to choose from, but after a moment, Magazine, I noticed "Wine 'n' Dine" and I decided on the steak and lobster and thought, "What could be better?" Captain Chuntraruk chose the broiled Despite the sad fact I lacked a date with salmon. The prices ranged from $15 to $26, a boy, I went for the next best option, my but all the meals came with bread, soup and friend, Capt. Kristel Chuntraruk, from the salad. 607th Materiel Maintenance Squadron. She I asked for the steak to be medium and gladly accepted my invitation. Even though that was exactly what I got. The lobster was I don't own a car, and she would be the one nicely spiced and served with a delicious driving, I told her I would pick her up at her butter-sauce. place at 7 p.m. In describing her salmon, Captain I knew before the "date" even started it Chuntraruk said, "Fresh and juicy." She would go nowhere beyond dessert, but I still also enjoyed the fried sweet potato cake that decided to look nice for my girls' night out came with her main dish. and she returned the favor. We were now Dessert is a sure fire way to most girls' Capts. Ross Montante and Lisa Pagano are served their dinner at the off to the Officers' Club to be wined and hearts, and I strongly recommend the banana Officers’ Club Wine ‘n’ Dine Tuesday. Photo by Senior Airman Brok McCarthy dined. flambé to end your dining experience. Our From the entrance to the club ballroom, waiter prepared the dish on a table off to the caramelized sauce slowly melted the ice enjoyed great company in a charming, we first heard soft piano music playing and side, so that we saw all the action. He cream. It truly was a sinful sight. peaceful atmosphere. The mood is relaxing, saw that the lights were dimmed. cooked the bananas in a saucepan for a few I asked Captain Chuntraruk how she inviting and perfect for a romantic date or a "I noticed the atmosphere and the moments. Then he added some liquor (I did liked the banana flambé and the only girls' night to dress up, drink some wine and delightful, romantic ambiance," said Captain not ask what it was but, it looked good to response I got was the "shut-up, I'm-eating- talk about … whatever. Chuntraruk. "If Kim were a guy I would me). He poured a little of the liquor into the something-really-good" face. Wine 'n' Dine is every Tuesday from 5:30 have been really impressed." pan and then there was a big ... flambé. Wine 'n' Dine allowed us to forget it was to 8:00 p.m. at the Officers' Club. See you The ballroom was sectioned in half with Served over ice cream, the bananas and a Tuesday night on Osan Air Base, and we there! Separated families stay 'United Through Reading' Article and photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Rojek taking your time out to do that for them." 51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs The program is open to Osan's servicemembers and U.S. civilians and contractors. Once upon a time there was an Airman While it is recommended that you make an who traveled all over the world to defend her appointment, people can stop by the base great nation. Unfortunately, there were times library on Thursdays after 3 p.m. to make the when she couldn't see her young children for recordings. There are many books to choose months. "How can I keep in touch and let from, in both English and Spanish, but if a them know I love them?" she asked herself. person wants to read a book not on the list, Well here in Mustang territory, the United the USO can try to order it. The DVDs can Services Organization is giving Team Osan a be up to 30 minutes in length, so shorter way to stay connected to their young chil- books are recommended. However, people dren, siblings or nieces and nephews by read- can come in as many times as they want to ing stories. read. The United Through Reading program "The USO tries to develop morale pro- lets those stationed at remote locations read grams for servicemembers around the stories to their little loved ones on video. The world," said Charlotte Huntsman, USO direc- DVD is then sent to the child at home, along tor of programs and marketing. "And this with a copy of the book that was read. This program is awesome - it's a way to virtually allows the child to read along with their keep in touch with your loved ones." deployed family member. Senior Airman Amayou Smith reads "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Team Osan members who are interested "Deployment not only affects those who Fish" into the camera as part of the "United Through Reading" program in using this program can call Ms. Aeyoung have volunteered for service, but also the Lim at 011-440-9015 or DSN 784-3491. here. Airman Smith is with the 51st Communications Squadron. hundreds of thousands of military children "Reading to kids is very important," said left behind," said Betty Mohlenbrock, vides." out on the chance to spend quality time with Ms. Hoagland. "It's spending time together, founder and president of Family Literacy Spending time together reading is impor- their children, and the children miss out on the child is learning, you're showing that Foundation, a partner in the program. "Our tant for both the adult and the child, said Ms. being with them," said Ms. Hoagland. "With reading is important and you're showing that goal is to lessen the strain of separation and Monica Hoagland, information specialist at this technology, people have a wonderful the child is important." increase bonding through the positive, educa- Osan American Elementary School. opportunity to let their children see their face And, through the power of reading, they tional experience that reading aloud pro- "Those who are unaccompanied here miss and hear their voice. They'll appreciate you all lived happily ever after.

they successfully processed more than who was traveling with her son, Center. conflict. Master Sgt. George 1500 non-combatant evacuees in thought the processing line was very Over the two day period, Team Margetanski, who has seen both sides NEO under 24 hours of operations. To organized. “It went very smooth. Osan was tested on several key ele- of NEO, first as an evacuee from rag- continued from Page 1 make this possible, the Challenger They say everything has its place, and ments such as communication, ing Mount Pinatubo in 1991, and now This area, or Evacuation Control Club was transformed into a complex it seemed everything went into it. We accountability, security and overall as an ECC command and control Center, becomes a base within a base. maze of stations that included med- had a very good experience.” evacuee safety and care. This inspec- operator, knows how important this Security forces sets up a perimeter, ical, comfort, security, accountability, Not only is it important to practice tion also gave the opportunity for 30 process really is. “The better we pre- ECP and security checkpoint. The legal and several others that covered this process and do well on this Osan members to actually “fly away” pare our evacuees, the better the pro- security screening process is similar almost every process one would see at week’s inspection, but being efficient to a safe haven. In any natural disas- cessing will go. This will give you to what you would experience at any regular outprocessing. The only dif- and moving non-combatants off the ter, civil unrest or military conflict, piece of mind and you’ll be able to airport. ference is the processing is completed Korean peninsula has a much greater thousands of U.S. citizens and their focus on your mission.” After screening, you enter the in hours rather than days. importance. “We’ve trained not just families could be evacuated to the While Team Osan waits anxious- ECC. The 250 volunteers who man That maze of administrative and for the Operational Readiness CONUS or other safe haven loca- ly for the results of their ORI, their the ECC come from organizations logistical stations was made maneu- Inspection, but we’ve trained to make tions. dedication and professionalism have throughout the wing and are specifi- verable with strategically placed mar- sure our NCE’s are taken care of, said That scenario is becoming increas- left the non-combatants of Area V cally trained in an evacuation-related shals who directed traffic and Master Sgt. Grant Embrey, superin- ingly more probable after events such knowing they will be “ready for flight task. For this particular inspection, answered questions. Dena Springer, tendent of the Evacuation Control as Hurricane Katrina and the Lebanon tonight.” MiG Alley Flyer 6 March 9, 2007 VOLUNTEERS SOAR TO NEW HEIGHTS

By Tech. Sgt. Michael O'Connor 51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

The Osan Air Base Volunteer Resource Program reached an all-time high with more than 90,000 volunteered in on- and off-base communities during the 2006 “Volunteers Make A Difference Every Day” campaign. More than 100 members of Team Osan joined Brig. Gen. Joe Reynes, 51st Fighter Wing commander, during a luncheon at the Officers’ Club here Thursday to thank and reward five outstanding volunteers for their selflessness throughout 2006. “It’s a pleasure to honor our Team Osan volunteers and their many achievements during the 2006 calendar year,” General Reynes. “Truly, Staff Sgt. Caesar Alvarado, Detachment 2, 18th Intelligence Squadron, goes high while Staff our volunteers are the ‘unsung’ muscle behind Sgt. Marcus Harkins and Airman 1st Class Mi Kim, 303rd Intelligence Squadron, go low in the mission and heroes of Team Osan. With more than 1,000 registered volunteers contribut- Republic of Korea and U.S. cleaning a seemingly endless number of windows at the Little Sisters of the Poor home for ing more than 90,000 hours in 2006 alone, it’s dren and young adults with disabilities in December 2006. More than 1,000 Korean elderly in August. Volunteers do monthly chores such as washing windows, cleaning clear that we couldn’t accomplish all we have on members of Team Osan volunteered more than 90,000 hours on base and off the kitchen, doing yard work, baking cookies, moving furniture and rebuilding damaged infra- base and in the local community without you.” base in the Greater Pyongt structure. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael O’Connor. The general said there are many measures of the impact volunteers have made here. One is who quietly contribute, for their volunteer spirit. Five Airmen from the large amount of volunteer hours saved the Thanks in large part to Sherri Kitchens, we have Osan provided base more than $1.6 million. From our schools a very ambitious volunteer program, and here’ assistant coaching to the hospital, the Red Cross to the post office, the most impressive part: we don’ duties to the Osan more than 30 base agencies are supported by tise for volunteers — Team Osan members just American High Team Osan volunteers. Volunteers also support step up when there is a need. School Cougars more than a dozen community outreach pro- “The people who received today’ grams which engage the Korean communities being acknowledged by the agencies and units baseball program throughout the Greater Pyongtaek area. And they serve, for their selflessness and dedication. in 2006. The these are just the agencies we know about and I am extremely proud of them and the fact that Cougars won the the hours that have been reported and document- they have chosen to contribute by volunteering,” district champi- ed. said General Reynes. “I know our operations onship. Photo by “This brings up a very important issue to me: tempo is high and that our free time is precious, Tech. Sgt. Michael keeping track of our volunteer hours,” said but these people remind us, it’s not what you O’Connor. General Reynes. “So many of our volunteers receive, but what you give of yourself. It is by simply give of themselves and leave their times your efforts that we benefit as a community — undocumented. Today we thank them and all no one does it better!” MiG Alley Flyer March 9, 2007 7

Dr. Hyun Kim (left), a recent graduate of Ajou University Medical School, and Maj. Mary Brookins, 51st Medical Group nurse, discuss the UNTEERS Korean language. Photo by Airman 1st Class Gina Chiaverotti

Center: Airmen from the 51st Security Forces Squadron volunteered to time heats and assist with set-up and tear- down during a swim meet here in June 2006. Four Airmen assisted the Youth Center in coaching the Osan Piranhas swim team in 2006. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael O’Connor. Below: An average of 30 Airmen from Osan each quarter volunteer 11 hours to build a church. Support for this proj- AR ect began in 2000. Courtesy photo EW

Volunteers: EIGHTS Can’t live Award which is the highest volunteer award without ’em, given out at Osan. She dedicated the majority of the 895 hours she volunteered toward creating a can’t women’s spiritual readiness program at the chapel and provided her prior environmental thank ’em engineering experience to the 51st Mission Support Group. enough n Ms. Alicia Bratten, 51st Services Squadron, received the Volunteer of the Year Award for the Youth Category. She dedicated the By Mrs. Sherri Kitchens majority of the 425 hours to the teen and adult Airman and Family Readiness Center partnership program. Due to her leadership as A year ago I was tasked by my leadership to capture as vice president of the Osan Keystone Club, the many volunteer hours as possible. We knew the volunteers club acheivd Gold Level Charter and subse- and the hours were out there, so I made it my mission to edu- quently, $10,000 for the Osan Teen Center. cate base leadership and explain how important it is to report n Staff Sgt. Andre Alford, 607th Air volunteer hours. As I registered volunteers I would simply Intelligence Squadron, received the Volunteer of ask them to report their hours ... we briefed it at Newcomers the Year Award for the Direct Service Category. and Inbound. I soon discovered that people were very will- He dedicated the majority of the 1,211 hours he ing to report them once they knew why it was so important. d U.S. Air Force Airmen visit a learning center for chil- volunteered to mentoring elementary students on Each reported hour we use a volunteer is an hour that may ts with disabilities in December 2006. More than 1,000 fitness and basketball, as well as raising money later be used to help justify existing or additional manpower an volunteered more than 90,000 hours on base and off for a clothing drive for a local orphanage. needs. It helps us, Team Osan, qualify for awards and even yongtaek area in 2006. Courtesy photo n Staff Sgt. Jon Powell, 51st additional funding. Communications Squadron, received the It has truly been a joy to serve as the Volunteer Resource eir volunteer spirit. Of the more than 1,000 registered volunteers, Volunteer of the Year Award for the Service to Program manager this past year at Osan. I find a great deal of Kitchens, we have 75 percent of those are active duty, said Mrs. Youth Category. He dedicated the majority of satisfaction in coming to work each day knowing that I can rogram, and here’s Sherri Kitchens, Airman and Family Readiness the 932 hours to being a role model to Osan help spouses, youth and military members find a place where don’t really adver- Center Volunteer Resource Program manager. youth through mentorship which contributed to they can serve others, whether it be to lend a helping hand or Osan members just They work a full eight to 10-hour day and then the development of the Osan American High to refresh their skills before reentering the job market. My still find the time to contribute to both the on- School football and wrestling teams for the last goal is to match the right volunteer with the right job so that d today’s awards are and off-base community. two years. both will benefit. gencies and units “We absolutely could not run many of our n Senior Airman Jason Robertson, 607th I appreciate so very much the support from Brig. Gen. Joe ess and dedication. programs, especially our youth programs, with- Air Support Operations Squadron (Camp Reynes, as well as the many commanders and first sergeants m and the fact that out our dedicated volunteers,” said Mrs. Casey), received the Volunteer of the Year who nominate their fabulous volunteers for the quarterly and te by volunteering,” Kitchens. Award for the Administrative Service Category. annual awards. I think people are beginning to understand the w our operations He dedicated the majority of the 100 hours he benefits of volunteering, not only in terms of impact on our ee time is precious, 2006 Volunteer Award Recipients volunteered to the American Red Cross at Camp base and local community, but also the dollars saved for the t’s not what you Casey where he spent Christmas Eve as a Red base. yourself. It is by Cross volunteer at Camp Bonifas on the south- Our 2007 goal is 100,000 hours. s a community — n Mrs. KaTanya Miles, 51st Fighter Wing ern boundary of the Demilitarized Zone. Our theme is “Volunteers — Our Priceless Treasures.” Chapel, received the Volunteer Excellence MiG Alley Flyer 8 March 9, 2007 MUSTANG LIFE

Women’s Chapel activities 784-5000 History Month In honor of Women’s History Catholic Month, the WHM committee is host- Weekdays: Mass 11:30 a.m. ing the following events: Sunday: Mass 9:45 a.m.; 6:30 p.m. n Women of Steel Fitness Fair: Protestant Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sunday: Liturgical 8:15 a.m. Fitness Center. The Fitness Center and Traditional: 11:15 a.m. Health and Wellness Center staff will Contemporary: 4:30 p.m. provide the following: Evangelical: Friday 7 p.m. n Running shoe clinic Inspirational: 11 a.m. at Osan American High n Dental clinic School. n Receiving blood pressure screening Jewish n Receiving blood sugar screening Base chapel, the last Friday of the month, n Sexually transmitted diseases 5:45 p.m., Sabbath Prayer n Healthy snacks 6 p.m. worship service. For more information, n Lifting Weights 101 call 784-5000. n Relax with free massages Eastern Orthodox n Eating the right food for optimal For more information, call 784-5000. health Church of Christ n Free prizes Sunday worship, 10 a.m. at Osan Elementary n Pink Ribbon Party: March 16, School. 6-10 p.m. at the Mustang Club. The United Pentecostal Church Pink Ribbon Party is a gathering to Sunday service, 1:30 p.m. at the chapel. raise awareness of breast cancer and Muslim celebrate survivors. It will focus on Touring the HTACC For Muslim services, call 784-5000 education and prevention. There will Spouses were given a tour of the HTACC and KCOIC Tuesday. The Earth based/Pagan Circle be a guest speaker and take-away liter- tour was given in order to show them where their spouses work on Saturday, 6:30 p.m. ature. For more information, call 784-5000. n Moving Forward: March 22, 11 a daily basis. Photo by Airman 1st Class Chad Strohmeyer Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Officers’ Club. Sunday, 1 p.m., Songtan Chapel. Moving Forward is the name of the For service information, call Staff Sgt. John luncheon to review great achievements of women in the past, exam- Burger at 668-1685. ine the present and look toward an integrated and successful future. New service on AFN news Seventh Day Adventist AFN-Korea is providing viewers with a new service on its English and Korean services. For service nightly newscast. In conjunction with the daily exchange rate, information, call Fred Cerne at 784-2521. Top Three meeting the network will publicize gasoline and diesel fuel prices at The Osan Top Three Association will be hosting its monthly AAFES service stations throughout the peninsula. meeting at 4 p.m. Thursday in the Apollo Room at the Challenger This service gives viewers up to date information on changes Club. All SNCO and SNCO selects are welcome to attend. For more in fuel prices. For the latest in news and information, visit At the movies information, contact Senior Master Sgt. Mike Valpey at 784-4319. www.afnkorea.net. For up-to-date movie listings, call 122-1968. Today 7 p.m., 9:30 p.m. Casino Royale. Rated PG-13 (vio- THE MIG ALLEY MARKET lent action, torture, sexual content, nudity). Daniel Craig, Judi Dench. James Bond's first 007 mission takes him to Madagascar, where he is to spy on a terrorist When submitting a free classified ad, ensure e-mail addresses at 0505-122-7885 or [email protected] Mollaka. Not everything goes as planned and Bond and phone numbers provided are personal accounts and not FOR SALE: Large sectional sofa with built-in recliners, decides to investigate, independently of the MI6 agency, professional military accounts. Include full name with all sub- full-size hide-a-bed, massage feature, cup holders, storage in order to track down the rest of the terrorist cell. 144 missions. Ads will be run for two weeks and will not be accept- min compartments. Good condition, $600 OBO. For more ed via phone. E-mail submissions to [email protected]. information, contact Loretta Krakie at 0505-122-5340. Saturday FOR SALE: 60 GB Playstation 3 with Fight Night Round 1 p.m. An Inconvenient Truth. Rated PG (mild the- FOR SALE 3, HDMI cable. $690. For more information, contact matic elements). Al Gore, Billy West. A documentary FOR SALE: Monitor, printer, scanner. $100. For more Marvin Sese at 010-3140-5617 or e-mail marv7373@hot- on Al Gore's campaign to make the issue of global mail.com warming a recognized problem worldwide. 100 min information, contact Audra Goldfuss at 010-8695-9723. FOR SALE: 1994 Hyundai Sonata II GLS. Automatic, A/C 7 p.m., 9:30 p.m. Casino Royale. Rated PG-13. and heat, power windows, mirrors and locks, interior and WANTED tires in good condition. Very dependable car for your tour Sunday in Korea. $1,200 OBO. For more information, contact WANTED: Tournament paintball players. Forming a 1 p.m. Happily N' Ever After. Rated PG (mild action, Danny Wedlock at 010-5810-2537. group from Osan to play tournament style speedball at rude humor) Sigourney Weaver, Sarah Michelle Gellar. FOR SALE: Korean cell phone with two batteries and Camp Casey. For more information, contact P.T. at 122- Once upon a time in Fairy Tale Land, the age-old bal- 6623 or [email protected] ance between good and evil has been thrown out of AC charger. $50. For more information, contact Amy Sims whack. Frieda, Cinderella's power-mad stepmother, has formed an unholy alliance of evil to take on the good guys. 87 min

7 p.m., 9:30 p.m. Wild Hogs. Rated PG-13 (crude and sexual content, and some violence). John Travolta, Tim Allen. A group of middle-aged friends decide to rev Dining facility weekly menus up their routine suburban lives with a freewheeling motorcycle trip. Taking a long dreamed-of breather from Today -- Lunch: Oven fried strip steak jaeger with mushroom sauce, their stressful jobs and family responsibilities, they can't fish, beef and corn pie, Monday -- Lunch: Pot roast, glazed cornish hen wait to feel the freedom of the open road. 96 min roast turkey baked stuffed fish, roast loin Dinner: Simmered corn beef, of pork Hours: Monday through Wednesday pineapple chicken, yankee Dinner: Chili mac, cannelloni Weekdays: 7 p.m., 9:30 p.m. Wild Hogs. Rated PG-13. pot roast beef, southern fried chicken Breakfast: 5:30 to 8 a.m. Saturday -- Lunch: Savory Tuesday -- Lunch: Lunch: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday baked chicken, Swedish Teriyaki chicken, veal parme- Dinner: 4 to 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m. Alpha Dog. Rated R (pervasive drug use, lan- meatballs, creole shrimp san, salmon cakes Midnight meal: guage, strong violence, sexuality, nudity). Justin Dinner: Baked fish, Dinner: Country captain 11:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Timberlake, Bruce Willis. Johnny is a Los Angeles drug dealer. He comes from a good family, owns his home, Hungarian goulash, barbeque chicken, meat loaf, turkey a la barbeque spareribs, stuffed several cars and enjoys partying with his friends. Johnny chicken king pork chops Weekends and holidays: is 19. When his friend Jake welches on a debt, Johnny Sunday -- Lunch: Oven fried Wednesday -- Lunch: Thursday -- Lunch: Herbed Breakfast: 7 to 10 a.m. and his boys kidnap Jake's 15-year-old brother Butch fish, Cantonese spareribs, Barbeque ham steak, turkey baked chicken, stuffed cab- Lunch 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and hold him as a marker. 118 min grilled mustard chicken breast and noodles, beef ball bage rolls, southern fried cat- Dinner: 4 to 6:30 p.m. Dinner: Stir fry beef with stroganoff fish Midnight meal: broccoli, turkey nuggets, loin Dinner: Lemon-herb chicken, Dinner: Roast loin of pork, 10:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. MiG Alley Flyer March 9, 2007 9 Low prices meet their match at AAFES DALLAS – The Army & Air Force of greater than $10 need only to bring a cur- gram. Except for the Exchange Catalog and Volunteer of Exchange Service’s “We’ll Match It!” initia- rent local competitor’s ad to receive the aafes.com, PXs and BXs cannot accept chal- tive has been updated to allow authorized reduced price. lenges from any catalog or Web site. Other the Week shoppers to compare prices between the In either “We’ll Match It” scenario the exclusions include special offers or promo- exchange and “warehouse clubs.” merchandise being compared must be identi- tions, free-with-purchase offers, limited Staff Sgt. Kodi Jackson “Previously, AAFES didn’t match ‘ware- cal. quantity offers, bundled promotions, special house clubs’ as their shelf prices are offset by “AAFES is committed to having low financing, “gimmick” promotions, special required membership fees,” said AAFES’ prices,” said Chief Eaton. “‘We’ll Match It!’ order automotive parts, gasoline, automotive Senior Enlisted Advisor Chief Master Sgt. is simply a last line of defense in our desire labor/service, double and triple coupons, Bryan Eaton. “Military families made it clear to be the military shopper’s first choice. clearance items, flat percentage off items and that while they understood the PX and BX do After AAFES conducts national surveys and vending items. not charge fees, they still considered it to be associates from the store level compare local “We’ll Match It!” is available every day the original ‘members only’ club. Honoring prices, military families have this price of the year exclusively at AAFES facilities ‘warehouse club’ prices is just another exam- matching mechanism to make sure no one around the world. Purchases from the ple of AAFES adapting to meet the expecta- missed anything.” exchange generate funds for much needed tions of those it serves.” “We’ll Match It!” promotes AAFES as a MWR programs. In the past 10 years, It is only through proactive surveying and price leader with a pledge that its operations AAFES contributed more than $2.4 billion to review that AAFES can ensure its prices are will match competitors’ current, local price Army, Air Force, Marine Corps and Navy routinely lower than the competition. But even on any identical stock assortment. In addition MWR/Services programs. These funds are with constant monitoring, today’s competitive to this same-day pledge, AAFES also offers a used in support of Youth Services, Armed retail landscape requires AAFES to rely on its 30-day price guarantee on any item original- Forces Recreation Centers, post functions price matching program to guarantee that, in ly purchased from AAFES and subsequently and other quality of life initiatives enjoyed Staff Sgt. Kodi Jackson has been an active member and volunteer with the Osan the event the PX or BX doesn’t have the low- sold at a lower price by AAFES, or another by military families on installations across Inspirational Gospel Service throughout the past est price, authorized customers will always local competitor (excluding unauthorized the globe. year. He secured a location to start a Protestant receive the best price. dealers). The “We’ll Match It!” policy applies to midweek Bible study that has more than 30 in “We’ll Match It!” works in two ways: Since AAFES has a dual mission to pro- all AAFES retail stores including main attendance each week, and a men's Bible study n Shoppers who see a price differential of vide quality merchandise and services at stores, shoppettes, class six, car care and class which has more than 20 participants. He less than $10 can tell the cashier who will competitively low prices and generate earn- troop stores. Complete details concerning the also changed "Joy Night" to take place on Friday match it on the spot. ings to supplement MWR programs, there price matching program are available online evenings, allowing more Airmen to attend. Since the change, the ministry has grown to more than n Customers who report a price difference are exceptions to the “We’ll Match It!” pro- at www.aafes.com. 60 people in attendance. Sergeant Jackson serves as the secretary for the IGS leadership team. His dedication, time and energy devoted is deeply appreciated by the Osan Protestant Chapel. All DoDDS high school students in Korea, as well as students liv- OSC event ing in the U.S. whose parents are members of the Korea post, are eligi- The 607th Air Intelligence Group spouses will host this month’s ble. Volunteer Officers’ Spouses’ Club function, Girls’ Night In, on Thursday at the Scholarship applications are available in the Osan American High Officers’ Club. Social begins at 6:00 p.m.; food will be served at 6:45 School counselor's office. Complete applications must be turned in by p.m. April 15. Opportunities Participants are invited to wear their favorite (appropriate) pajamas. For more information, contact a high school guidance counselor or n VITA receptionist needed: A tax Reservations should be made by 5 p.m. Monday to 122-6461 or reserva- Cmdr. Todd Henricks at 723-5941 or by e-mailing background is helpful, but not necessary. For [email protected]. People who have permanent reservations and will [email protected] more information, call Tech. Sgt. Jerol Boyce not be attending, should cancel by 5 p.m. Monday to avoid being at 784-4131. charged. For more information, visit the Osan OSC’s Web site at n Cubmaster: Leaders are needed for www.osanosc.com. Thrift Shop job openings Pack 86 as soon as possible. A two-person team is preferred, but not necessary. For The Thrift Shop Advisory Board is accepting applications for a more information, call Tech. Sgt. Denise Thrift Shop manager. James at 784-6069. 51st SVS Channel For a job description, qualification requirements and monthly n Boy Scout Troop 86: Leaders are Want to know what’s going on this month in services, but can’t find salary, contact Mrs. Suzy Evans at [email protected]. needed. For more information, call Mr. John your services magazine? Turn to Channel 15! Events for the current Applications are being accepted now for early summer hire. Muckey at 784-4272 or Lt. Col. Richard month will be displayed in a format similar to the Commander’s Access Applications are available at the Thrift Shop and may also be down- Roessler at 784-7214. Channel. loaded from the Officers’ Spouses’ Club Web site at www.osanosc.com n Youth Center: Teeball and baseball coaches are needed for the upcoming season. Training is available. For more information, SAME scholarship Annual leave donation call Mr. Cliff Carroll at 784-4607. The Society of American Military Engineers, Korea Post, has Civilian personnel wishing to donate leave through the voluntary n Red Cross: An ARC hospital volunteer coordinator is needed. For more information, announced its annual scholarship competition for college-bound high leave transfer program to individuals who have exhausted annual and call Maj. Mary Brookins at 784-2172. school seniors who plan to pursue a career in engineering or engineer- sick leave due to illness may submit a leave donation form to the civil- n Hospital: Two volunteers are needed ing-related fields. ian personnel flight. to work in outpatient records. For more infor- There are multiple awards available this year, starting at $2,000 each. This form is available on the office of personnel management Web mation, call Tech. Sgt. Darryl Poe at 784- The scholarships are non-renewable, valid only for the 2007-2008 site at www.opm.gov. For more information, call Ms. Kim, Song at 7242. academic year. 784-4434 or 784-8177. Korean language and culture

Description: To the left is how to ask for a menu at a restaurant in Hangeul. The language is read from left to right and from top to bottom. The phrase is pro- nounced,“Meh nyou johm boh yoh joo sheh yo,” and it translates to, “Please, show the menu for me.” MiG Alley Flyer 10 March 9, 2007 MiG Alley Flyer March 9, 2007 11 MiG Alley Flyer March 9, 2007 The lingering effects of caffeine Caffeine has a half-life of an average of four hours, so it will take your body four hours to rid itself of half the amount of caffeine that you've consumed. After eight hours, your body will contain one-quarter of the original amount and, after 12 hours, your body will still contain one- SPORTS eighth of what you first drank.

Lunch-n-bowl Military in uniform bowl free with a meal purchase of $3 or more, Mondays through Fridays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Civilians can join in on the action Wednesdays. For more informaiton, contact the bowling center at 784-5173. I.C.E. An Interactive Customer Evaluation is available for comments to improve services at Osan. Provide feed- back by logging onto: http://ice.disa.mil or access the link from the 51st Services Squadron home page at http://www.51.services.com Safe cycling Bicycling can be safer for all with the following safety tips: n Always wear a helmet and safety vest. n If riding at night or during periods of reduced visibility, a head light must be used along with a flashing red tail light. n Obey all traffic controls. n Always use hand signals when turning or stop- ping. n Give pedestrians the right-of-way. Remember, a bicycle is a vehicle that shares a complex traffic environment with other larger forms of transportation. Safe bicycling involves more than wearing the This had better go in proper safety equipment and keeping a bike in good James Williams, No. 33 on the Team Osan basketball team, shoots his second free throw during his mechanical order - knowing all the rules of the road is just as important. team’s game against Camp Casey on Sunday. Team Osan had a perfect season, winning all 45 For more information on this or other safety tips, games they played. They are currently in Kadena, Okinawa, to play in a Pacific Air Forces tourna- contact the 51st Fighter Wing safety office at 784-1842. ment against all other bases in the command. Photo by Senior Airman Brok McCarthy The weight on my shoulders: Dealing with an eating disorder By Team McConnell member up was very tall and very thin, naturally. I who would also indulge in sweets with me as a characterized by self-starvation and excessive 22nd Air Refueling Wing always felt like the dumpy little friend tagging youngster. I knew that what I was doing was not weight loss. along. Although looking back I realize I was a good for my body, but I didn't know how much Bulimia nervosa is characterized by a secre- MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, normal weight, if not a little underweight at worse it could get. tive cycle of binge eating followed by purging. Kan. -- I'm writing this without revealing my times. I started seeking help from a therapist when Bulimia includes eating large amounts of food- name, but I could be any woman, or man, you Teenage metabolism carried me through my child walked in on me during one of my more than most people would eat in one meal-in know. The gate guard who looks at your ID high school and college, but quickly the pounds binges. I didn't want to give my child what I short periods of time, then getting rid of the card in the morning, the mother taking her child started adding up with every pizza and cake that was eating, not because it was bad for them, but food and calories through vomiting, laxative to daycare or the bagger at the checkout in the I would consume. After months of daily binge- because I didn't want to share. I knew I had to abuse, or over-exercising. commissary. It doesn't matter what I do for a ing, I would extreme diet and exercise for do something about my problem. I was not Binge eating disorder or compulsive living or how old I am. months at a time to get down to my "ideal" going to hand this disease to my child and see overeating is characterized primarily by periods I do not look thin, nor am I fat. I have a dis- weight - the weight at which I thought I would her go through the same things that I did. My of uncontrolled, impulsive, or continuous eating ease. I have an eating disorder. be happy. I would get to that number on the child was my world to me and I just couldn't do beyond the point of feeling comfortably full. It has taken me a long time to admit that I scale and stay there for exactly 2.2 seconds and that. While there is no purging, there may be spo- have a problem. My disease is much like that of then start binging again; eating all the foods I I have been in therapy now for almost a year radic fasts or repetitive diets and often feelings an alcoholic, but my drug of choice is food. An had deprived myself of during my hyper-con- and things are a little different. Not a lot differ- of shame or self-hatred after a binge. alcoholic can possibly learn to live without alco- trolling period of dieting. This cycle would hap- ent, and not really for the better. I am on med- There is no "cure" for eating disorders, it is a hol, but people with an eating disorder are still pen two or three times a year. ication for my depression (a major factor in eat- battle every day for the rest of your life for peo- required every day to face their demons at When I would get "fat," I would get very ing disorders), but my binging has progressed to ple with these diseases. It's not glamorous, in breakfast, lunch, dinner and every time they depressed and seeing myself in the mirror with binging and purging, a disease known as bulim- fact, for me it's embarrassing and shameful; pass a restaurant or bake sale. all that extra weight would just prompt me to ia nervosa. Before I started purging, they classi- very few people know that I suffer from this. My disease started around the age of 10 eat even more. Some incident or event would fied mine as non-purging bulimia, and in my Even when they do know about it, they don't when I would binge-eat on sweets. Not just the eventually occur that would prompt me back mind it was nothing too serious. I really thought know what to do. I belong to Team McConnell, typical eat two candy bars and feel kind of into my dieting and people would exclaim about that I could fix this problem, just like I had fixed I am part of your family, and this is my illness. queasy, but eat a whole chocolate cream pie, a the weight I had lost when I got thin again. As so many other problems in my life; I would just If you are suffering from an eating disorder box of snack cakes, and a half of a gallon of ice my weight would go down, their compliments make it perfect. Major stressors in my life have or know someone who is, please get help. The cream. Three thousand or more calories at a sit- only encouraged me to continue with the obses- changed the dynamic of my illness. My disease NEDA Web site, www.NationalEating- ting would not be unusual for me. I would hide sive dieting and calorie counting. Fasting and is nobody's fault, it's not all in my head, and it is Disorders.org, and toll-free information and it from my parents and friends, eating secretly over-exercising were two other parts of my ill- a real illness with real symptoms and real conse- referral helpline at (800)931-2237, provide and hiding the wrappers and packages in the ness that were kept quiet. quences. I know that someday I will work extensive resources nationwide. The health and bottom of the trash cans. When my friends This cycle of thin and fat happened for through this and recover. wellness center can also help point you in the would be offered something to eat, and they many years. Probably more than most of you Eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, right direction, contact them at 784-4292. would say no, they just weren't hungry, I could- have been alive. I have kept it a secret for so and binge eating disorder include extreme emo- (Additional information and statistics provid- n't understand that. I was always hungry; no long, from so many people. The only one that tions, attitudes and behaviors surrounding ed by www.nationaleatingdisorders.org) matter how much I ate. My best friend growing could have possibly had a clue was my brother, weight and food issues. Anorexia nervosa is