Vol. 52, No.15 , Republic of Korea May 8, 2009 Team Osan prepares for Courageous Channel , Republic of Korea brought. If pets are brought, they base access are encouraged to par- -- U.S. Forces Korea will conduct must be in an approved Federal ticipate in the exercise. All potential Courageous Channel 09-01, a semi- Aviation Authority travel carrier. evacuees are encouraged to maintain annual noncombatant evacuation Participation in Courageous Chan- a current NEO packet. operations exercise May 14-16. nel 09-01 is mandatory for all family “It is important for everyone to be Courageous Channel is a regularly members of both Service Members prepared to execute a NEO should scheduled exercise and is un- that ever be required,” related to any current events. said Lt. Gen Joseph Fil, This exercise will test the Forces command's NEO plans and Korea, Chief of staff. procedures for a short-notice “Courageous Channel evacuation of non-combatants 09-01 is an opportunity from the Republic of Korea. for family members It also provides potential and non-essential DoD evacuees with the opportu- civilians to familiar- nity to update their NEO ize themselves with packets and become more the NEO process and familiar with the entire NEO ensure they and their process. family are prepared in The NEO registration case of an emergency.” process this year will include More information updating each family’s NEO concerning NEO and packet with their organi- NEO packet con- zation’s NEO warden and A NEO warden from the helps an evacuee with her gas tents can be found personally registering at a mask fi tting during the NEO processing line. (Photo courtesy of 51st Fighter or obtained through local evacuation control cen- Wing Public Affairs) unit NEO wardens ter. NEO wardens are also or at http://8tharmy. required to contact all their korea.army.mil/coura- families and complete a 100 percent and Department of Defense civil- geouschannel/Neo.asp. inspection of NEO kits. ians as well as all non-essential DoD The site is also linked from the All potential evacuees are encour- civilians. front page of the USFK website at aged to maintain a current NEO U.S. embassy personnel, DoD re- www.usfk.mil under the hot top- packet. Children are not required to tirees, contractors and their families ics section. (Story courtesy of USFK be present, but passports must be and any other U.S. civilians with Public Affairs)

Osan welcomes in Spring time with OOsansan 33-day-day OOutlookutlook annual neighborhood AFAF block party ... See more on pg. 4 Mon. Tuesd. Wednes. Osan Airmen donated High: 66 High: 69 High: 59 a total of $104,012.80 towards the Air Force Low: 43 Low: 43 Low: 49 Assistance Fund. This is 108% of our $96,344 goal. 2 Commander’s Page

Briefs DDiamondiamond  Volunteers for Playground Duty: The Osan American Elementary School is seek- ing volunteer playground monitors. Vol- TTalkalk  Educational Needs Assessment: unteers will help monitor students during “Invest time in our Airmen” The base education offi ce is conduct- recess and play games with students. Moni- Master Sgt. Peter Quarker ing an Educational Needs Assessment. tors are needed for both outside and inside 51st Munitions Squadron fi rst sergeant Let them know how they can meet your games. Any time that one can volunteer is educational needs by completing the greatly appreciated. For more information, It’s time for supervisor’s and lead- annual needs assessment survey. Go to please contact Ms. Monica Hoagland at ers to invest just a little more in our https://rso.my.af.mil/afvecprod/needs/, 784-6912. Airmen. then select Osan from the drop-down Let me ask some questions that menu.  Relationship Seminar: “Keys to a hopefully you can answer yes. If you Healthy Relationship-Knowing Yourself” answer no to any of the following  CorC: Osan’s Culture of Responsible seminar is scheduled for May 16 from questions, then you may need to take Choices is hosting a logo design contest 9 a.m. to noon in the Chapel Annex with a step back and think about your role through May 15. The CorC is designed Guest Speaker Chaplain Carolyn Barks- and responsibilities as an Air Force to encourage responsible choices in the dale, Air Force Director Clinical Pastoral Airman, supervisor and leader. Airman culture, especially responsible Education, Wilford Hall, Lackland AFB, Have you seen your Airmen today? drinking and decision making, and en- San Antonio, TX. For more information, Are they on time to work? Do their courage the Air Force 0-0-1-3 policy. call the chapel at 784-5000. uniforms meet the Air Force stan- More information on the Air Force dard? Do they stand with their hands CoRC can be found by searching “Air  Spiritual Weekend: Osan Chapel pres- in their pockets? Do they know the Force culture of responsible choices” ents Spiritual Renewal Weekend beginning common courtesies extended to on line. For more information, contact at 7:30 p.m. May 15 with a Worship Service superiors, subordinates and working 784-7829, or check out the Community at the Base Chapel. May 17 at 11 a.m. there associates? Do they know their job? Channel, channel 14. will be a gospel Service at the High School What have you taught them today? and a Contemporary service at 5 p.m. at the Have you documented training in  Movie Night: The CoRC and Servic- Base Chapel with Guest speaker Chaplain their OJT records? Do you know es squadron, are co-sponsoring a FREE Carolyn Barksdale. For more information, where they live and have you visited outdoor movie initiative. The fi rst mov- contact the chapel at 784-5000. their living quarters? ie will be Tropic Thunder, held May 16 see DIAMOND TALK on pg.6 at 9 p.m. at the fi eld behind the 1400 se-  Cold Steel Sprint Triathalon: The tria- ries dorms with free hotdogs and soda. thalon is scheduled for June 13 at 9 a.m. and The movie will be picnic style, so bring is open to anyone else up for the challenge. your blankets and chairs. In addition, The event will start at the Osan Airbase Mig Alley Flyer Editorial Staff new movie ideas are welcomed. Pool, and will consist of the elite division, Col. Thomas H. Deale...... 51st Fighter Wing commander age groups and teams. Pre-registration cost 1st Lt. Malinda Singleton...... Chief of Public Affairs  Armed Forces Day Parade: The is $25 for individuals and $35 for teams Senior Master Sgt. Joan Young...... Public Affairs superintendent Annual VFW and Osan Air Base Armed through June 5. Pre-registered participants Master Sgt. Paul Kilgallon...... Base Public Affairs manager Forces Day Parade is scheduled for May will receive triathalon t-shirts. For more in- Staff Sgt. Terri Barriere...... Chief of Internal/editor 16 at noon, down Songtan Blvd. If you formation, contact CW3 Peak at 784-4460

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articles, e-mail [email protected]. Deadline is noon, the Friday prior  OJEC Toys for Orphans: The Osan Ju- to the desired publication date. For weekend activities, notify the PA staff at  Gospel Choir: The chapel invites the nior Enlisted Council is holding a Toys for least one week prior to the event. Submission does not guarantee publication. Osan community to a performance by Orphans drive now through May 29. For Correspondence may be sent to 51st FW/PA, UNIT 2067, APO AP 96278-2067. Pennsylvania State University Gospel more information on how to donate, please For editorial, call public affairs at 784-4044; fax at 784-8434. This Air Force Choir May 30 at 7 p.m. in the Osan High contact unit OJEC POC or Airman 1st Class newsletter is an authorized publication for members of the U.S. military services School auditorium. For more informa- Lakisha White or Airman Kristy Hammond overseas. Content of the MiG Alley Flyer is not necessarily the offi cial view of, tion, contact the chapel at 784-5000. at 784-6279/1845. or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense or the Depart-

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by the public affairs offi ce of the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic The 51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs Offi ce is here to tell the Air Force story, but we can’t do it without the rest of Team Osan. If you or your unit has done or is doing something interesting, whether it be volunteering or creating a new “Best Practice,” let of Korea. All photographs are Air Force photographs unless otherwise indicated. us know! For more information, call 784-4044 or send an email to [email protected] 3 News 2009 Operational Readiness Inspection Hero Report

36th Fighter Squadron 51st Security Forces Squadron Airfi eld Damage Repair Mat Team - Capt David Bennett - TSgt Manuel Cervantez - MSgt Christopher Belknap - SrA Andrew Pino - TSgt Jesse Hemsworth 51st Medical Operations Squadron - A1C Simon Chung - TSgt Warren Maxson - Capt Todd Frazer - A1C Ross Dodd - TSgt Lucas Ray - A1C Rachel Ronk - TSgt Brian Morris 51st Civil Engineer Squadron - A1C Matthew Valverde - SSgt William Deguzman - Capt Woosuk Chun - SrA Jesus Medina - TSgt Seth Mellott 51st Fighter Wing Command Post - SrA Benjamin Booth - TSgt Brian Sharp - TSgt Gabriel Lieber - SrA Leslie Weidner - SSgt William Spencer - SrA James Kennedy - SrA Ronald Brooks 51st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron - SrA Brian Ford - TSgt Jonathan McHugh Alpha Mike 1 Fire Team - A1C Benjamin Bagnato - TSgt Jose Rubio - SSgt Michael Barczik - SSgt Jeffrey Current - A1C Morgan Brown 25th Fighter Squadron - SSgt Sarah Richmond - A1C Rachel Ronk - Capt Abram Burk - SSgt James Sturgis - SrA Andrew Leger - Amn Brian Pontes Dayshift Medical Treatment Team - Maj Taylor Han 51st Medical Support Squadron 51st Mission Support Squadron - Maj Barbara Hassan - 1st Lt Mike David - TSgt Andre Moore - Maj Winifred Koehler - SrA Brent Merry - Maj Joey Paskevicius 51st Dental Squadron - Maj Kim Chi Vo 51st Mission Support Group - SrA Katherine Cassandra - Capt Brian Miracle - 1st Lt Johanna-Marie Jaboneta - 1st Lt Christina O’Donnell-Doby 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron - SMSgt Albert Ambat 51st Operations Support Squadron - SSgt Jason Hogan - TSgt Jose Loureiro - 2d Lt Lydia LaFavor - SrA Brandon Chapman - SSgt Velendo Sheppard - TSgt Kristie Chung - SrA Jarrell Clemons - SrA Andrew Crispell - SrA Melanie McBride - SrA David Cummings 51st Communications Squadron - SrA Ricardo Thurston Jr. - SrA Ambra Lennon - MSgt David Ostlund - A1C Michael Blevins - A1C Samantha Johnson - TSgt Anthony Bertschy - A1C Timothy Proby - A1C Cassandra Timblin - SSgt Jonathan Wilson - Amn Shenishea Weathersby - SrA Randal Hogue 51st Maintenance Squadron - SrA Nathan Luster - TSgt Michael Beach Weapons Team - TSgt Erick Labat - TSgt Stanley King 51st Munitions Squadron - SSgt Cody Baker - SSgt Raphael Cratch - TSgt Tara Bailey - SSgt Kenneth Green - SSgt Charles Hayley - TSgt Brandon Johnson - SSgt Kevin Herrera - SSgt Kimberly Herring - SSgt Daniel Hodges - SSgt Joseph Robinson - SSgt James Miller - SrA Rodney Faught - SSgt Nicholas Smith - SSgt Calab Watts - SrA Robert Jackel - SrA Michael Franklin - SrA Donald Ballard - A1C David Wilkins - SrA Brian Frost 51st Services squadron - SrA Nathan Marcellus - TSgtGot Roy Johnson A Story to51st Tell? Fighter Wing Team Awards - A1C Vincent Taylor - TSgt JoAnne Mitchell SERE Team 51st Comptroller Squadron - TSgt Daniel Hawthorne ... See 51st Fighter Wing Team - TSgt Sandra Richardson - SSgt Sergio Avalos Jr. recognition awards continued on pg. 6 4 Feature

OOsansan uushersshers iinn (Above) A South Korean Pyeong- taek Nong performer pauses dur- ing their performance at the the SSpringpring wwithith 2009 Osan AB, Spring Block Party May 2. aannualnnual bblocklock partyparty

(Above) A clown cries as his balloon bursts during the Spring Block Party May 2. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Brian Ferguson) (Below) Airman 1st Class Shayne Bartlett jumps over three people breaking six boards during the Tae-Kwon-Do demonstration at the 2009 Osan AB, Spring Block Party at the Osan Offi cers’ Club May 2. More than 1,500 Airmen and family members attended the event. Airman Bartlett is assigned to the 51st Security Forces Squadron here. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Paul Kilgallon) (Above) Team Osan children play in a bouncy castle during the 009 Spring Block Party at the Osan Offi cers’ Club here May 2. (Below) Ross Chandler attempts to score a basket dur- ing the 3-on-3 baskettball tournament at the block party May 2. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Paul Kilgallon)

(Left) A South Korean Pyeongtaek Nong perform- er balances an adult and three children on his shoul- ders during a performance at the Spring Block Party May 2. (Right) Sparky the Fire Dog from the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron inter- acts with Team Osan mem- bers in the buffet line at the Spring Block Party May 2. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Paul Kilgallon) 5 News New MFLC supports service members, families by Ms. Meghan Berg isting programs and services, as well to present on multiple topics, for Airman and Family Readiness Center as, recommend and refer customers instance facilitating educational to other resources on and off base. groups, as well as attend meetings The Department of Defense has Consultants do not see anyone and events on the installation. funded a valuable service and Osan who has an open case in the Air Each MFLC will be at Osan for is utilizing it. Force system. 60 days and then rotate to a new as- The Military Family Life Consul- Military Family Life Consultants signment; however, the program will tant program offers short-term, situ- are mandated reporters of child remain the same. ational, non-medical counseling to abuse, domestic abuse and duty to All MFLCs are licensed clinical service members and their families. warn situations. Otherwise, the ser- counselors at a Master or Ph.D. The focus of the program is to vices are private and anonymous. level. empower service members and The MFLC is housed in the Air- So if you are trying to decide how their families by suggesting positive man and Family Readiness Center to talk to your two-year-old after educational solutions that will assist but is not offi cially part of the center. being away for a year or you just in lessoning the unique stressors of They also do outreach and can meet need someone to talk to, the Military today's military life. with people outside of the offi ce if Family Life Consultant is here to This program originated with the they like, such as a coffee shop. help. The MFLC cell phone is 010- Army in 2004 and it has expanded to The program will serve individu- 8672-9055 or call the AFRC during the Air Force and other branches. als, couples, families and groups, duty hours at 784-5440 and ask The program will supplement ex- and the consultants are happy speak to the MFLC directly. DDiamondiamond TalkTalk S Staff Sgt. Dennis Continued from pg. 2 Brockington Do they care for their stateside family P members? Have you taken them to the educa- tion center to enroll in courses to get their O CCAF degree started or fi nished? Do you recognize them publicly for doing a great job? T Are they involved in on and off base volun- teer opportunities? L Lastly, do you set the example for your Airmen, or do you leave them to fi gure things I out on their own? G Every time an Airman fails a dormitory Duty title: NCOIC, Client Support Administrator inspection, is late for work, wears the uni- H Hometown: Brooklyn, New York form incorrectly, misses an appointment, or Time on station: Six months is disrespectful, supervisor’s and leader’s at T Follow-on assignment: Ramstein AFB, Germany all levels need to invest a little time in that Airman to help get the Airman back on the Sergeant Brockington is the 51st Operations Group’s NCOIC of the Client Sup- right track. port Administrator section. Since joining the team, Sergeant Brockington has been Leading and developing our Airmen is one instrumental in the transformation of the CSA section which supports the group’s of the most important role and responsibili- staff, 25 FS, 36 FS, and 51 OSS consisting of more than 260 personnel. Sergeant ties we have as supervisors and leaders. Brockington has rejuvenated a once dilapidated section, returning the section’s fo- cus back to its customers and their ability to successfully complete the mission and We need to know what our Airmen are “Lead the Charge.” Additionally, Sergeant Brockington has showcased the same doing, how their acting and how he or she is level of commitment while working in the group’s control center during all exer- living. cises and contingency operations. He has been a pillar for the group’s C2, ensuring Are you fully living up to the role and timely and accurate reporting and information fl ow, arming my leadership team responsibilities that the Air Force expects of with the necessary data to make sound decisions while honing our combat capabili- you as an Airman, supervisor, and leader? ties. Sergeant Brockington is a non-stop outstanding performer and an essential If not, just a little extra time invested can member of the 51st Operations Group’s success! improve your Airman both personally and -Col. Michael Newman professionally. 51st Operations Group commander 6 News HERO REPORT Airman's Roll Call: Continued from pg. 1 Post-9/11 G.I. Bill rules outlined Mission Director Team - Maj Michael McKee “Best of The Best” SAN ANTONIO (AFNS) -- This - Maj Ryan Sweazey Individual Award week's Airman's Roll Call focuses on - Capt Diamond Cookson the proposed transferability rules of - Capt Scott Wilson 51st Operations Group the new Post-9/11 G.I. Bill. - SSgt Kayla Lopez - Capt Nathan Owen Department of Veterans Affairs - SSgt Conkilia Morgan representatives are now accepting 51st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron sign-ups for the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill Osan Command Center - 1st Lt Justin Hickey and Defense Department offi cials are - Maj Christopher Seymore - MSgt Daniel Short working to get the word out about - SMSgt Gregory Veazey - MSgt Daniel Tachick the proposed policy, regarding the - TSgt Gabriel Lieber bill's transferability provisions to - TSgt Eboney McClain 36th Fighter Squadron help servicemembers decide if the - TSgt James Dowler - 2d Lt Jason Giroux new benefi t is right for them. - SSgt William Molnar Proposals call for enlisted or com- - SSgt Lynnette Ras 51st Civil Engineer Squadron missioned members of the armed - SrA Tahlia Richardson - MSgt Toby Dunlop forces serving on active duty or in - SrA Dominique Magee the selected Reserve on or after Aug. - SrA Nicole Ginas 51st Comptrollers Squadron 1 to be eligible to transfer their ben- - SrA Whitney Grant - MSgt Daniel Rea efi ts as long as they qualify for the - SrA Kenneth Burrow Post-9/11 G.I. Bill. - SrA Ryan Metz 51st Security Forces Squadron For more information about the - TSgt Chad Carver proposed transferability rules for the Fuels Tank Farm Team Post-9/11 G.I. Bill, read this week's - SSgt Bryon Bass 51st Fighter Wing Command Post Airman's Roll Call. - SSgt Donnie Echols - TSgt Eboney McClain Airman's Roll Call is designed for - SSgt Jordell King supervisors at all levels to help keep - SSgt Shawn Williams 51st Operations Support Squadron Airmen informed on current issues, - SrA Keith Cobb - TSgt Ernest Gray clear up confusion, dispel rumors - SrA Justin Lloyd and provide additional face-to-face - SrA Devin McMurphy 51st Aerospace Medical Squadron communication. (Airman’s Role Call - A1C Michael Oberman - SSgt Lance Bondurant courtesy of Air Force Print News)

What you do matters Military members and families came together outside the chapel here to honor those whose lives were lost during the Holocaust on the inter- national Day of Remembrance 2009. The evening started out with Staff Sgt. Stephen King giving a commemora- tion of the theme Never Again: What You Do Matters followed by a prayer by Protestant Chaplain Jason English. During the prayer each attendee lit a rememberance candle. The United States Congress established the Days of Remembrance as our nation’s an- nual commemoration of the Holo- caust and created the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum as a permanent living memorial to the victims. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephenie Wade)