Firefighters Honor 9-11 Victims Iday Greeting Monday and Tuesday from 8 A.M

Base maintains readiness Leadership announces Weather with FSTR exercise Team Osan award Today: 72/56 cloudy recipients Saturday: 73/54 cloudy Page 3 Page 5 Sunday: 70/52 cloudy

Vol. 49, No. 32 Sept. 15, 2006 Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea Record a holiday greeting Servicemembers and their families can tape a hol- Firefighters honor 9-11 victims iday greeting Monday and Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the gazebo behind the base chapel. By Senior Airman Brok McCarthy In case of inclement weather, tapings will be done 51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs in the Turumi Lodge lobby. All servicemembers must be in uniform for their The 51st Civil Engineer Squadron tapings. fire department held a ceremony For more information or to schedule a taping Monday in memory of the individuals time, contact the 51st Fighter Wing public affairs killed in the terrorist attacks Sept. 11, office at 784-4044. 2001. While the ceremony honored all Commissary case lot sale those who perished, additional emphasis was placed on the firefighters, The base commissary will hold its annual case police and medics who lost their lives lot sale Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the line of duty. For more information, call 784-0496. "We focused on these people because they voluntarily put their lives Korean-American Festival in danger to help those who couldn't help themself," said Staff Sgt. Lance The 51st Fighter Wing and the Songtan Berentson, 51st CES firefighter. Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring a Korean- The ceremony started with a brief American Cultural and Friendship Festival in overview of the events of that day fol- Songtan from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sept. 23-24. lowed by the Final Bell ceremony. The wing is looking for individuals and organi- "The Final Bell ceremony is to zations to participate in a parade and to set up infor- honor all fallen firefighters," Staff Sgt. mation and food booths. The parade is roughly one Berentson said. "It symbolizes the last and a half miles long. bell they heard before going out to Organizations wishing to set up booths will be work." given a 3-by-6 meter area with a top cover. After the bell was rung, three indi- Organizations are required to bring their own tables viduals read the firefighter, police offi- and chairs. There is enough space for 10 to 20 cer and emergency medical services organizations. prayers. For more information or to participate, call Tech. The ceremony concluded with the Sgt. Michael O'Connor, 51st FW public affairs, at 50 people in attendance observing one 784-4044 or 784-0848. minute of silence and watch a slideshow of emergency services per- You heard it here sonnel responding to the attacks. "I think it's important to hold cere- 51ST MEDICAL monies like this so we never forget," Staff Sgt. Berentson said. "If you for- GROUP CLOSURE get, you lose sight of why we’re in the Senior Airmen Damian Guy, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, war we are in, and that would make it The hospital will be closed performs the Final Bell ceremony to honor fallen firefighters Monday. much easier for someone to attack us Monday for its monthly train- ) Photo by Airman 1st Class Gina Chiaverotti again." ing day. However, the following offices will be open at the marked times: Flight medicine sick call, 7-8 a.m. uNews uCommentary and 1-2 p.m.; Emergency Room, open 24-hours a day; Immunizations, 7 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m.; August Article 15 actions released 7th AF/CCC bids farewell and Medical Right Start, by appointment. to Korean peninsula Radiology, laboratory, and pharmacy will also be open on a limited basis. Page 4 Page 2 POW/MIA DAY Sorties If these walls The 51st Fighter Wing 25th Fighter n will host a POW/MIA Squadron could talk, the Recognition Day Monthly goal Annual goal ceremony today at 2 450 5,704 secrets they Monthly flown Annual flown p.m. in front of the 51st 218 5,422 could tell FW Headquarters 36th Fighter Building, Bldg. 1097. For Squadron See Page 5 more information, call Monthly goal Annual goal Maj. Brian Hemingway 450 5,801 at 784-5544. Monthly flown Annual flown 160 5,638 (Current as of Wednesday) Remember to wear a reflective belt during reduced visibility MiG Alley Flyer Commentary 2 Sept. 15, 2006

Air Force leaders Chief bids farewell to Korea Commander’s send Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Vance Clarke n 7th Air Force command chief master sergeant action line birthday message Team Korea, what a pleasure it has been for Pam and me 784-4811 By Honorable Michael W. Wynne and to serve with you here in Korea. We have been honored to Gen. T. Michael Moseley work and live with, and hopefully helped to make things bet- Secretary and Chief of Staff ter, alongside all of you -- Korean, American, civilian, mili- of the Air Force tary and contractors alike. Though many faces have changed "Over the course of the past 59 years, in our two years here, the spirit of cooperation, adherence to the U.S. Air Force has established itself the mission, and the caring results and vision to improve the as the dominant force in air, space and cyberspace. Our knowledge-enabled resources impacting our people have been noteworthy. Airmen have revolutionized the way our nation defends itself and its allies across U.S. Forces Korea, 7th Air Force, 51st Master Sgt. Ray Allen and his family, and care the full spectrum of threats. Fighter Wing, 8th Fighter Wing, our Collocated for them as you have us. Thank you for the great "Before our inception as an independ- Operating Bases and our Republic of Korea memories and the things that have stretched us ent service, the Air Force responded allies and friends have all made this a rewarding and helped us to grow. wherever and whenever needed, whether assignment and one we will speak proudly of for If we have had only an ounce of the impact for disaster relief, humanitarian opera- years to come. on any of you that you have had on us, we are We have so enjoyed being around people of thankful. As we head to the 52nd Fighter Wing, tions or combat operations. We have Brig. Gen. Joe Reynes all branches of our great militaries and know we Spangdahlem AB, Germany, we will take a part only gotten better in time. 51st Fighter Wing are taking away more in our hearts, and a few of each of you with us. If you are in that part of "Our heritage is one of technological commander innovation, courage and dedication. As shopping bags, than what we came with. the world or just want to drop a note, please do. As we depart, it will be the people we have You are always welcome and will always be in we build on that proud heritage and look The Commander’s action line is a toward new and unlimited horizons, we met and served with that we will remember most, our hearts. vital communication tool that gives will continue to deliver unmatched air, "people do make a place." We know that all of May God bless and watch over you all as you members of the base community a you will welcome our replacements, Chief do what you do for your country! chance to talk to me, and gives me space and cyberspace dominance for the a chance to ensure people get interdependent joint team and our nation. accurate replies. "Your tireless commitment, agility When you can’t resolve an issue through your chain of com- and professionalism are the foundation 59 years of Air Force heritage mand, I welcome you to contact me for our successes. Without you, and the with your questions, comments and By Gen. Paul Hester support of your families, we could not be It's been less than a century since William suggestions, via phone or e-mail. Pacific Air Forces "Billy" Mitchell demonstrated how bombers, cor- Please leave your name and phone the world-class team we are. America's number if you’d like a personal Airmen exemplify our core values of commander rectly equipped, could sink some of the world's largest ships like the German battleship response. To contact my action line, Integrity First, Service Before Self and call 784-4811 or send an e-mail to Excellence in All We Do. HICKAM AIR FORCE Ostfriesland. In response to the resistance of our [email protected]. BASE, Hawaii - As we, the men nation's battleship commanders to acknowledge the "As we lead into our diamond Key customer service numbers anniversary celebration, we count on our and women of the Pacific Air burgeoning effectiveness of air power, his superiors most valuable asset -- our Airmen -- to Forces celebrate our service's sent him to Hawaii to quiet the hot debate of a sepa- Base exchange...... 784-4239 59th anniversary, I urge each of us to look back for rate air service. That didn't work, but through the Civilian pay...... 784-4586 continue the magnificent work our fore- Legal claims office...... 784-5828 bears began. We are confident you'll con- a moment to what brought us to where we are today. strong beliefs of some forward-looking people, the value of a separate Air Force to our national defense Clinic patient advocate...784-8285 quer tomorrow's challenges with the Back in 1947, a small core group of bold risk- Commissary...... 784-4496 same courage, commitment and confi- takers built our foundation out of courage, determi- became clear. Contracting...... 784-6683 Inspector General...... 784-4995 dence that defined our first 59 years. nation and metal. We've come a long way from fighting to con- vince our nation's leaders of the necessity for a sepa- Law enforcement...... 784-5515 "Thanks to our entire Air Force fami- Officers by the names of Chenault, Arnold and Legal assistance...... 784-6713 ly across the globe: active duty, civilian, Doolittle, influenced by airpower visionaries, such rate Air Force. We now can establish air, space and Military pay...... 784-1851 Guard, Reserve, retirees, veterans, and as Douhet, Trenchard and Mitchell, took pride in the cyberspace supremacy over our enemies at a time of Military personnel...... 784-1845 role they played in the beginnings of today's Air our choosing. Safety office...... 784-1842 all their families. Happy birthday, Air CES customer service...784-4303 Force!" Force. They took their role in America's defense personally. Their names were on the mailbox. continued on Page 3 The Osan perspective Why is Osan a great assignment?

Master Sgt. Staff Sgt. Capt. Staff Sgt. Staff Sgt. Senior Airman Ray Ashby Jr. Daniel Kauffman Vern Guenther Nicole Little Tomeka Parker Kristen Young 51st CPTS 51st MXS 621st ACS 554th RHS 51st FW 607th COS “I think what makes a great “What we do every day makes “Osan is great because units “Definitely the travel oppor- “Osan is great because once “The shopping ... enough assignment is a person’s own a difference! Not just for our- have high morale. On top of tunities! There are so many you leave here, your follow- said.” state of mind. If you are con- selves, but for the entire world that, we are deployed in a places you can visit while on has a good chance of tak- tent with who you are, you while stationed here.” beautiful host country.” you are here, and it is unbe- ing you to your dream will be happy no matter lievable that more people assignment.” where you are assigned.” don’t take advantage of the opportunities available.”

Editorial staff Brig. Gen. Joe Reynes, 51st Fighter Wing commander; Maj. Michael Shavers, Public Affairs chief; 1st Lt. Kevin Coffman, Public Affairs deputy; Master Sgt. Cheryl L. Toner, Public Affairs superintendent; Staff Sgt. Andrea Knudson, NCOIC, internal information; Senior Airman Brok McCarthy, editor; Jae Back, services publicist

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“Victims” wait for medical attention during Wednesday’s Full Spectrum Threat Response exercise. Photo by Airman 1st Class Chad Strohmeyer Staff Sgt. Stacy L. LeBlanc Exercise Exercise Name: Staff Sgt. Stacy L. LeBlanc Unit: 607th Combat Plans Squadron Hometown: Thibodaux, La. Family: David and Gwendolyn LeBlanc (parents), Shannon (sister), Tory (brother) Exercise! How long on station: Six months Job title: NCOIC, personnel programs A pickup truck with four people inside is headed off base through the Most rewarding job aspect: I love peo- Doolittle Gate. The driver becomes distracted watching an aircraft ple and that is all my job is about … help- demonstration and crosses the median into oncoming traffic. The pickup ing people! truck crashes into a bus, flips over and crashes into a rail car filled with JP-8 fuel. This chain of events causes a fire and leaking fuel. Goals: To either become an officer in the Above: Emergency response personnel prepare to Air Force or a teacher This was the scenario for the Full Spectrum Threat Response exercise early Wednesday morning. As many Airmen headed to work, emergency move “casualties” Wednesday. Photo by Airman Hobbies: Bible study, church and 1st Class Chad Strohmeyer. Below: A firefighter bowling response personnel worked quickly to ensure the safety of "survivors," as What motivates my winning attitude? well as contain the situation. uses a sledge hammer to save someone “trapped” Getting to help people Exercises like this ensure personnel are ready to respond to real world inside a vehicle. Photo by Airman 1st Class Gina Favorite TV shows: CSI incidents. Chiaverotti Favorite movie: Jesus of Nazareth "Overall, the base handled the scenario very well," said Col. Brian Favorite performer: Reba McEntire Smith, 51st Fighter Wing inspector general. "Our first responders per- Favorite sports team: New Orleans formed wonderfully, arriving on scene and performing their initial actions Saints with a real sense of urgency. We were also able to identify areas for Favorite food: Italian improvement and will be focusing on those areas to ensure the base is Favorite book: The Holy Bible ready to respond to anything, no matter what." I'm proudest of: My faith in God In the accident scenario, the rail car was carrying 13,000 pounds of JP- People I admire most: My parents and 8 fuel. Each rail car contains a fuel recovery system designed to catch and grandparents hold the amount of fuel each rail car can carry. My best asset is: My personality Best day of my life: The day I was saved Pet peeve: Two-faced people What I like most about Korea: The people If I could change anything about Osan, it would be: The curfew on the weekends

Lt. Col. Patrick Kelly, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron com- Heritage mander and exercise on-scene commander, conducts a continued from Page 2 briefing with the disaster control group after arriving on Now we find ourselves in a long war scene at Wednesday’s exercise. Photo by Airman 1st against a shadowy enemy. We're having to Class Gina Chiaverotti shift our focus and redefine the way we fight. In doing so, we now focus even more intently on the synergy of jointness with a full awareness of your Air Force's contri- 101 critical days a success bution, as well as Total Force integration By Lt. Gen. Garry Trexler 1998. Additionally, none of the 18 Air Force wide fatal Class A and interoperability with our allies and 7th Air Force commander mishaps involved alcohol. Unfortunately, the majority of mishaps friends. were still preventable. Consequently, when it comes to safety our You are transforming our Air Force and My thanks go out to all of you for job is never done. Our failures to wear seatbelts, personal protective are the pioneers of the evolving PACAF completing the "101 Days of Summer" equipment and inadequate risk assessment continue to account for mission as well. with zero fatalities. I sincerely believe most of our deaths and injuries experienced in the Air Force. These are truly challenging times for that your leadership and professionalism Now that the heat and humidity of summer are behind us, let's us. But it will be wonderfully satisfying as saved lives. Three months ago, I turn our focus to the hazards of winter and ensure our equipment, we pass a leaner, meaner Air Force to explained the importance of preserving clothing and most importantly, our "attitudes" are ready for what those who come behind us. our assets through risk management, the Korean winter will bring. I ask you apply the same leadership Happy birthday to this great Air Force leadership and personal responsibility and individual responsibility to our winter safety program as you family and to you magnificent PACAF and you all were equal to the challenge. did to the summer program. Airmen whose contributions are helping to This summer, 7th Air Force experienced zero Class A and B I continue to be impressed by the great personnel serving in redefine the 21st century's U.S. Air Force. mishaps, and 13 Class C mishaps. The Air Force as a whole expe- Korea … you truly are the best our nation has to offer. I am indeed I'm proud to be serving with you! rienced the most successful 101 Days of Summer campaign since honored to serve with each and every one of you. MiG Alley Flyer 4 Sept. 15, 2006 NEWS 18 Airmen receive Articles 15 in August Compiled from staff reports ment. ties for 30 days, 21 days extra duty and a repri- tion to Osan for 45 days, 45 days extra duty and 51st Fighter Wing Judge Advocate Punishment was reduction to airman 1st mand. a reprimand. class, suspended forfeiture of $300 pay per n An airman from 51st CS failed to report to n An airman from 51st SFS was found When commanders decide to impose nonju- month for two months, restriction to Osan for duty, twice. sleeping on post. dicial punishment, they have a variety of types 30 days, restriction from all base alcohol facili- Punishment was reduction to the grade of Punishment was reduction to airman basic, of punishment from which to choose. For enlist- ties for 30 days, and 30 days extra duty. airman basic, suspended forfeiture of $250 pay suspended forfeiture of $636 pay per month for ed members, that list generally includes a reduc- n An airman 1st class from 51st LRS per month for two months, restriction to Osan two months, restriction to Osan for 45 days, 45 tion in rank, forfeiture of pay, restriction (for behaved disrespectfully toward an officer and Air Base for 30 days and 30 days extra duty. days extra duty and a reprimand. example, to the base or from the clubs), extra provided alcohol to a person under the age of n A staff sergeant from 51st Operations n An airman from 51st SFS possessed an duties and a reprimand. At some Air Force 21. Support Squadron hit another active-duty mem- unauthorized laptop computer containing a bases, correctional custody is also an option. Punishment was reduction to the grade of ber on the head with a bottle. DVD movie while posted as a sentinel. Officers can receive forfeiture of pay, arrest airman, suspended forfeiture of $300 pay per Punishment was reduction to the grade of Punishment was reduction to airman basic, in quarters, restriction and/or a reprimand as month for two months, restriction to Osan for senior airman, suspended forfeiture of $750 pay suspended forfeiture of $636 pay per month for punishment. 30 days, restriction from all base alcohol facili- per month for two months, restriction to Osan two months, restriction to Osan for 45 days, 45 While the facts of some offenses appear ties for 30 days, and 30 days extra duty. for 30 days and restriction from all base alcohol days extra duty and a reprimand. similar, commanders take into account the n An airman 1st class from 51st LRS drank facilities for 60 days. n A staff sergeant from 731st Air Mobility member's duty performance, attitude, potential, alcohol while under the age of 21. n A senior airman from 554th RED HORSE Squadron violated curfew and made a false offi- and disciplinary history, such as previous coun- Punishment was suspended reduction to air- Squadron unlawfully choked a civilian and held cial statement. selings, reprimands or nonjudicial punishment, man, forfeiture of $200 pay per month for two the civilian's head under water. Punishment was suspended reduction to sen- when determining an appropriate punishment. months, restriction to Osan for 30 days, restric- Punishment was suspended reduction to the ior airman, forfeiture of $200 pay per month for The following eighteen Airmen received tion from all base alcoholic establishments for grade of airman 1st class, forfeiture of $200 pay two months, restriction to Osan for 60 days, Articles 15 during August. 30 days, and 30 days extra duty. for two months and a reprimand. restriction from all base alcohol facilities for 60 n A technical sergeant from 51st Logistics n A senior airman from 51st Maintenance n An airman 1st class from 51st Security days and a reprimand. Readiness Squadron failed to perform work- Squadron was drunk and disorderly and disre- Forces Squadron was found sleeping on post. n A staff sergeant from 731st AMS failed to related duties, forged confidential documents spectful toward an NCO. Punishment was reduction to airman, restric- report to duty and pay a debt. and made a false official statement. Punishment was suspended reduction to the tion to Osan for 45 days, 45 days extra duty and Punishment was suspended reduction to the Punishment was reduction to the grade of grade of airman 1st class, forfeiture of $250 pay a reprimand. grade of senior airman, restriction to Osan for staff sergeant and forfeiture of $500 pay per per month for two months, restriction to Osan n An airman 1st class from 51st SFS was 60 days, with 30 days suspended, restriction month for two months. for 45 days, restriction from all base alcoholic found sleeping on post. from all base alcohol facilities for 60 days, with n A staff sergeant from 51st Aircraft establishments for 45 days, 45 days extra duty Punishment was reduction to the grade of 30 days suspended, 15 days extra duty and a Maintenance Squadron left the Republic of and a reprimand. airman, with suspended reduction to airman reprimand. Korea and traveled to Singapore without obtain- n A senior airman from 51st basic, suspended, suspended forfeiture of $636 n An airman 1st class from 731st AMS ing the required clearance. Communications Squadron resisted apprehen- pay per month for two months, restriction to resisted apprehension, assaulted a security Punishment was suspended reduction to the sion, assaulted a security forces member and Osan for 45 days, 45 days extra duty and a rep- forces member and was drunk and disorderly. grade of senior airman, forfeiture of $967 pay was drunk and disorderly. rimand. Punishment was reduction to the grade of and a reprimand. Punishment was suspended reduction to the n An airman 1st class from 51st SFS was airman, restriction to Osan for 45 days, restric- n A senior airman from 51st LRS failed to grade of airman 1st class, restriction to Osan for found sleeping on post. tion from all base alcohol establishments for 45 report to duty and provided a false official state- 30 days, restriction from all base alcohol facili- Punishment was reduction to airman, restric- days, 15 days extra duty and a reprimand.

Barbeque and Blues One of more than 2,000 people to attend the annual Barbeque and Blues contest looks at the 51st Medical Group’s booth, which won third place in the best booth contest, Saturday. The winner of the booth contest were the 51st Security Forces Squadron Defenders. First place in the ribs cooking contest went to the Hispanic Heritage Committee. A total of 11 teams participated in this year’s contest. Photo by Airman Ruthann Holcomb

Dealing with stress is part of everyday life

By Senior Airman Brok McCarthy problems sleeping -- either sleeping too little or just stop eating entirely. People who are tempted to use drugs should 51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs too much. After a while, these problems can Drug use is also a way of coping with stress consider going to the gym instead. Working out cause a person to not meet expectations in school for some individuals, including legal drugs like will cause a release of certain hormones that can Stress is a normal part of life, and in small or at work. alcohol and tobacco. Use of these drugs as stress help cause a natural high. doses, stress is a good thing. It can motivate As time goes on, these symptoms can get relief can lead to binge drinking and chain smok- There are a number of people to talk to out- someone to work harder in order to relieve that more severe. If stress is allowed to build up too ing. side of the professional realm. Let friends, family stress. long, the person may begin to feel like there is no People resort to methods like these because of or co-workers know there is a problem -- they But when there is too much stress, it can lead way out and begin to physically harm them- the temporary relief they can create. The problem can offer advice on how to deal with a situation. to a host of mental and physical problems. selves. Some individuals may go as far as self- is they are unhealthy and don't offer a permanent If talking to friends or family isn't working, According to the National Institute of Health, it injury or suicide to stop the pressure they feel. way out and can lead to other problems like professional counselors are available in the form can lead to infections, heart disease or depression. Fortunately, there are many ways to deal with anorexia, bulimia or drug addiction. of chaplains or health care professionals. There are several ways to tell if someone stress, though not all of them are good. A way for people to deal with over or under Anyone wanting to talk about their stress, or around you is feeling stressed out, though every- One of the worst ways people deal with eating is to plan five or six small balanced meals find out how they can help someone they know, one exhibits it a little differently. Some of the stress is changing their eating habits. It is com- for the day. If a person plans their meals out, it can call a chaplin at 784-5000 or visit Bldg. 779; more common ways to tell if someone is overly mon for a person to over indulge on large meals will help them meet dietary needs and set up or the 51st Medical Groups life skills office at stressed is if they are irritable, moody or have to make themselves feel better or often times healthier eating habits. 784-2148 or visit Bldg. 768. MiG Alley Flyer NEWS Sept. 15, 2006 5 Osan announces quarterly awards recipients Fourteen members of the 51st Fighter Wing and 7th Air Force were recognized at the Second Quarter Team Osan Awards lunch Sept. 8 for their outstanding job performance, commitment to their community and tremendous contributions to the wing and Air Force. Additionally, four dormitories were named the best based on room inspections done by senior leadership. The winners were: n Dorm 386, 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron, for the 300 and 400 series dorms. n Dorm 720, 731st Air Mobility Squadron, for the 700 series dorms. n Dorm 1352, 51st Junior Enlisted NCO of the Quarter Senior NCO of Company Grade Maintenance and Operations Groups, for the 1300 series dorms. Person of the Quarter Tech. Sgt. the Quarter Officer of the Quarter n Dorm 1446, 51st Logistics Senior Airman Matthew Sigstad Master Sgt. Capt. John Dickens Readiness Squadron and 51st Mission Support Group, for the Ajay Koovackal 607th ASUS Darrell Hauptman 731st AMS 1400 series dorms. 51st LRS 51st MXS

Honor Guard Member Manager, supervisor, Administration and Trades, Crafts, and Teacher of the of the Quarter Professional Technical Person Laborer of the Quarter Senior Airman of the Quarter the Quarter Quarter Mr. Hongsik Pak Christian Carungay Mrs. Sherri Kitchens Mr. Pak, Chi U Mr. Kim, Tu Il Osan American 621st ACS 51st MSS 51st LRS 51st LRS Elementary School

Teacher of the Direct Service Service to Youth Youth Volunteer of Administrative Quarter Volunteer of Volunteer of the Quarter Service Volunteer of Ms. Linda the Quarter the Quarter Mr. John Chavez, II the Quarter Concepcion Tech. Sgt. Senior Airman Boy Scout Troop 86 Mrs. Kathy O’Connor Osan American Tarshia Siders Kenneth Cumbie Osan Officer’s High School 51st MSS 731st AMS Spouses Club MiG Alley Flyer 6 Sept. 15, 2006 FEATURE a- s. Air .” This , Naval Air Forces Army Air Forces on Senior Master Sgt. Sung, Hee Soo, Republic of Korea Force, monitors the safe operations of all ROK and the “pit floor enormous work area can display the st tus of both Korean and U.S. during real-world and exercise event ACC - ACC , a small Airmen from . Finally . The squadron's joint interface control center is "The combined partnership between responsible for all of the tactical data links used by air component in the Korean theater weather forecasts, overseeing airspace and range sched uling, space and theater missile defense the Korean Rescue Coordination Center and Korean Reconnaissance Center team of civil engineers operate and maintain the HT complex. - - ," said Col. Air Component The CACC is the posi Air Force commander in time , or CACC, with integrated command and . "The KAOC is comprised of five Air and Space Operations Center . "Unleashing this combat power is the mission of Robert Evans, the 607th Combat Operations Squadron commander squadrons providing the Combined Commander control over combat air forces." U.S. air forces would be the key to swift and certain vic tory Korea tion occupied by the 7th - , known as Armistice The team provides Affairs Day in the Life of HT Air Control Center Theater ing Public gest hardened air operations center in A American and Korean military members mon ACC, is the hub for a combined Korean and U.S. The Hardened Inside the lar Article and photos by Maj. Michael Shavers 51st Fighter W itor international activities well outside the fence line. the world, the HT military teams that monitors the Korean around the clock, seven days a week. MiG Alley Flyer FEATURE Sept. 15, 2006 7 aek - . Air Air ou (top) and Maj. Choi, Jong T ace Y ae Air Force flight operations at the ROKAF ech. Sgt. Maj. Scott w: Maj. Christopher Belo aneous situational ant atus to the Component commander Right: Gering and T Debra Ebert, 607th COS joint interface control cell, provide the 7th Force commander an air power picture on a daily basis. st Monroe, 607th COS, mon itors numerous sp systems to provide near inst Master Sgt. Kim, T monitor Korean Senior Offensive Duty Officer position. - - ar and W Air Force taging, Onward Airmen from Askins, 607th f are unique in on, contributed to this , the capabilities of 607th COS and t Evans, and Capt. Jim ACC and the combined staf They serve on the last front of Cold ACC are tested in peninsula-wide exercises: exer wice a year "The combined partnership between Putting it to the test T The HT (Col. Rober ACC. "Korean forces are truly benefiting from the ACC is overflowing with U.S. and Korean ticle.) both countries has performed very well over the years," said Col. Li, the Korean Forces commander in HT constant interaction with their USAF counterparts." the HT augmentees from both countries who exercise the air operations center while both air forces practice their joint mission to defend the peninsula. Combat Operations Squadr quietly fulfill their mission of deterrence, but ready if the fragile peace is threatened. ar cise Ulchi Focus Lens and Reception, S movement and integration. During these exercises, the HT their mission, planning for a conflict that hasn't hap pened. - . - - Armistice and ACC, the 607th Although the KAOC Air Force commander in time Air Force commander operational Air Intelligence Squadron forms the core of The air mobility division is the only one not locat The core of the KAOC consists 607th Combat Like all the squadrons in HT In addition to its core mission as the KAOC's combat of crisis. Who does what Plans Squadron providing strategy and combat plans. The 607th COS provides operations related support and the 607th the intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance mis sion. tion occupied by the 7th ed on Osan and is provided by an air mobility operations squadron deployed from the U.S. is only activated during crisis or exercise, these units are fully engaged every day supporting the contributing to deterrence. Combat Operations Squadron has a dual mission. In the event of a crisis on the peninsula, combat operations squadron becomes the combat operations division pro viding combat power to the air component commander operations division, the squadron's day to mission is providing the 7th - - Republic ACC . ignault, 607th Right: The team provides And, should deter ACC operational 24 fic over South Korea. Air Component Air Force commander and AF commander in his com , described airpower as key to s the HT Airman Keith V o complete the building, more than T , 7 days a week. art of the facilities maintenance Air Force Lt. Col. Kong, Myung t) and Maj. Pete Candelario conduct . Senior ACC, an ominous looking, camouflaged op: COS, is p office that keep hours a day of Korea Kwon (lef initial recovery planning for a “downed pilot” during an exercise in the Korean Combined Personnel Coordination Center T During a recent visit to Osan, Gen. B.B. Bell, U.S. The armistice mission has been accomplished for The HT wo missions, one team bat capacity Forces Korea commander deterring North Korean aggression. rence fail, the combined contributions of Korean and 100 million pounds of concrete were poured continually for nine months. T more than 50 years by a combined Korean and U.S. team ensuring that the fragile peace on Korean peninsula is maintained. Combined teams provide real- time monitoring of military air traf If the need arises to defend south, HT becomes the headquarters for Command headed by the 7th around the clock, seven days a week. the "eyes and ears" for 7th maintains a combat capability that is key to the defense of South Korea. building on the hillside above base exchange, was completed in 1980. MiG Alley Flyer 8 Sept. 15, 2006 MUSTANG LIFE

ICPS coming to Osan DFAS team members have been on-site working with the Chapel activities 51st Comptroller Squadron and payroll office personnel dur- The Defense Finance and Accounting Service will deploy ing August and September to provide training and implemen- 784-5000 a new automated payroll system for Korean local nationals tation support. Chapel cablecast Channel 14 employed here starting Sept. 28. International Civilian Pay System is a system based on Catholic The new software system will replace the existing Korean modern technologies automating payroll processing func- Weekdays: Mass 11:30 a.m. Local National Pay System, which has been used for many tions. Sunday: Mass 9:45 a.m.; 6:30 p.m. years. Features include: enhanced reporting capabilities, web- Protestant based user access, multi-language sup- Sunday: Liturgical 8:15 a.m. port and more, which will enable the Traditional: 11:15 a.m. financial staff to better manage the Contemporary: 4:30 p.m. payroll operations. Praise and Worship: 5 p.m. ICPS supports current Department Evangelical: Friday 7 p.m. of Defense and financial security stan- Inspirational: 11 a.m. At Osan American dards for access to and protection of High School. system and financial data. Jewish The system is being implemented Base chapel, the last Friday of the month, in accordance with current payroll 5:45 p.m., Sabbath Prayer operational procedures at Osan allow- 6 p.m. worship service. For more informa- ing current policy and procedures for tion, call 784-5000. submitting time and attendance and Eastern Orthodox payroll processing not to be affected. For more information, call 784-5000. Church of Christ Sunday worship, 10 a.m. GOV fuel outage at Osan Elementary School. In order for the 51st Logistics United Pentecostal Church Readiness Squadron to perform its end Sunday service, 1:30 p.m. at the chapel. of year fuel closeout, individuals will Muslim not be able to get fuel for vehicles For Muslim services, call the chapel. after the time and date listed below. Earth based/Pagan Circle All pumps will reopen at 1 a.m. Saturday, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 1. For more information, call the chapel. Military service station Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints n Non-mission essential vehicles: Sunday, 1 p.m., Songtan Chapel. September 11 Memorial Run 11:59 p.m. Sept. 27 For service information, call Staff Sgt. n Mission essential vehicles: John Burger at 668-1685. Members of the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron were among the more 6 p.m. Sept. 30 Seventh Day Adventist than 300 people participating in the fitness center’s September 11 Fuel tanks English and Korean services. For service Memorial Run Saturday. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael O’Connor n Organizational tanks: 4 p.m. Sept. 29 information, call Fred Cerne at 784-2521. n Heating fuel deliveries: 4 p.m. Sept. 28

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Sunday 1 p.m. Monster House. Rated PG. Dining facility weekly menus 7 p.m., 9:30 p.m. The Covenant. Rated R. Steven Today -- Lunch: Mexican spinach lasagna Strait, Sebastian Stan. In 1692, in the Ipswich baked chicken, Swiss steak Monday -- Lunch: Swiss Colony of Massachusettes, five families with untold with tomato sauce, stuffed steak with tomato sauce, Hours: power formed a covenant of silence. One family, green peppers baked chicken, sweet Italian Weekdays: lusting for more, was banished; their bloodline dis- Dinner: Lasagna, spaghetti sausage Breakfast: 5:30 to 8 a.m. appearing without a trace -- until now. 97 min with meat sauce, sweet Italian Dinner: Roast turkey, baked Lunch: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. sausage ham with raisin sauce, fish and Dinner: 4 to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday Saturday -- Lunch: Crispy fries Midnight meal: 7 p.m. The Covenant. Rated R. baked chicken, cajun meatloaf, Tuesday -- Lunch: 11:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. rib eye steak Onion-lemon baked fish, pork Thursday Dinner: Fish almandine, stir fry schnitzel, steak, beef and Dinner: Cajun meat loaf, cajun Weekends and holidays: 7 p.m. My Super Ex-girlfriend. Rated PG-13. chicken with broccoli, pork spaghetti yakisoba baked fish, creole macaroni Breakfast: 7 to 10 a.m. Luke Wilson, Uma Thurman. Everyone's had a chops with mushroom sauce Dinner: Paprika beef, bar- Thursday -- Lunch: Orange- Lunch 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. painful parting of the ways with a romantic partner. Sunday -- Lunch: Tuna and beque beef cubes, chicken faji- spiced chops, liver with onions, Dinner: 4 to 6:30 p.m. We pick up the pieces and move on. But for one noodles, sauerbraten, chicken tas tempura fried fish Midnight meal: New York guy, it's not going to be so easy. 110 min breast parmesan Wednesday -- Lunch: Dinner: Savory baked chick- 10:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dinner: Ginger barbeque Caribbean jerk chicken, beef en, pepper steak, pasta pri- chicken, breaded fried shrimp, porcupines, chicken enchiladas mavera MiG Alley Flyer MUSTANG LIFE Sept. 15, 2006 9

Air University offers CGOs Volunteer of online language training the week Miss Alicia Bratten By Christine Harrison in this opportunity to learn a new language receive log-in information via e-mail. At Air University Public Affairs skill or brush up on an existing ability. that point, the only requirement is an "This is a great opportunity for compa- Internet connection to complete the les- MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. ny grade officers to better prepare them- sons. -- Air University officials are offering an selves to contribute in a challenging, expe- "You should plan to spend three to five opportunity to active-duty company grade ditionary environment," said Col. Barbara hours per week using the course," said officers to study a foreign language online Faulkenberry, commandant of Squadron Capt. Gary Mears, chair of Distance at no cost. Officer College. "These skills will help Learning Programs. "If you are inactive in In an effort to fulfill the Air Force chief Airmen communicate with allies and build the course for three weeks, you will lose of staff's guidance to develop culturally bridges across cultures." your account." and linguistically competent Airmen, Air Students who enroll in the course will Upon completion of the course, or at University will present the opportunity to have up to one year to use it. To apply, the one-year point, students will be develop skills in 28 foreign languages company grade officers must first receive required to retake the Defense Language through the Rosetta Stone Online permission from their supervisor, then go Institute survey as well as take a Defense Language Learning Center. to the Squadron Officer College Web site Language Proficiency Test in the language Squadron Officer College, the Air at http://soc.maxwell.af.mil/soc_dirs.htm studied. These scores will be reported back University college for development of lieu- and click on the Rosetta Stone link. Once to Squadron Officer College, and the tenants and captains, has 920 licenses and there, register for the course and submit DLPT will be a permanent part of the stu- Miss Alicia Bratten, a senior at Osan is making them immediately available ser- the Defense Language Institute language dent's record. (Courtesy Air Education and American High School, serves as vice vicewide. Air Force officers can take part assessment survey. Students will then Training Command News Service) president of the Keystone Club, the gov- erning body of the Osan Teen Center. Alicia played a key role in the recent Keystone Food Drive and Project Smiles Got a bright IDEA? Top of their class ESC meeting Orphanage trip earlier this month. She Do you have an Idea that can save the Air The following individuals scored over a 90 Osan’s Enlisted Spouses Club meets the provided leadership this summer by volun- Force money? Submit it through the Air Force percent on their CDC end-of-course test in third Tuesday of each month at the teering each Friday night to lead the Idea Program on the web at https//ipds.mon August: Challenger Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Keystone Club and organized the recent Ice Cream Social, welcoming all new t.disa.mil/ipds n Staff Sgt. Marsha O’Brien, 51st MXS Membership is open to spouses of members to the teen center. Alicia is Individuals submitting ideas to the pro- n Staff Sgt. Ryan Grice, 5th RS enlisted active duty and retired active duty always excited and welcomes the chal- gram can receive up to $10,000 as a cash n Airman 1st Class Andrew Rhodes, enlisted and civilian equivalent personnel; award. 51st MXS command sponsorship is not required. For lenge of recruiting fellow teens for community service projects. For more information, contact Mr. Gary n Airman Mathew Reilly, 51st AMXS more information, call Sue Gasaway at Neal at 784-6667. 784-4252. Classified message Volunteer Officer’s spouses Annual leave incidents Opportunities club meeting donation Anyone who discovers or suspects classified n American Red Cross: Hospital volun- The Osan Officer’s Spouses Club will have information on the unclassified network should Civilian personnel wishing to donate teer coordinator needed. For more informa- a social hour Thursday at the officer’s club at immediately: leave, through the voluntary leave transfer tion, contact Mrs. Sherri Kitchens at 784- 10 a.m. Representatives from base organiza- n Cease all operations program, to individuals who have exhaust- 5440. tions and several local vendors will also be in n Disconnect the LAN cable in the back of ed annual and sick leave due to illness may n Hospital: Administrative position open attendance. the computer submit a leave donation form to civilian in integrated healthcare, pharmacy, outpatient OOSC membership is open to all spouses n Not take any actions that would delete, e- personnel flight. records, and gas mask fit test. For more infor- of officers, active duty and retired, as well as mail or save the data This form is available on the office of mation, contact Mrs. Kitchens at 784-5440. civilian equivalents. Command sponsorship is n Disconnect the network cable from the back personnel management Web site at n Crossing guards: Cross walk guards not required. of the computer http://www.opm.gov. For more information, are needed before and after school each day. For more information, visit n Notify a client systems administrator, unit call Ms. Kim, Song at 784-4434 or 784- For more information, contact Ms. Monica www.osanosc.com. security manager and help desk via secure means. 8177. Hoagland at 784-6912. n Post office: Volunteers are needed to The 5th Reconnaissance Squadron ed the first ever U-2S operational mis- Hughes Trophy as the Best assist at the post office. For more informa- “Blackcats” celebrate their 30th sion. Reconnaissance Squadron in the Air tion, contact Senior Airman Matthew Ramsey 30 years anniversary Sept. 29. Additionally, 5th RS scored in the Force for 1995. or Staff Sgt. Thomas Arita at 784-4655. Eleven years ago, the 5th RS was top five percent on the Air Combat To find out more about the n Thrift Shop: Cashiers, consignment of the the first unit to bring the new U-2S Command Quality Air Force squadron’s history, attend the 5th RS’s clerks and a publicity coordinator are needed. model aircraft fully online. Assessment. 30th Anniversary Open House Sept. 29 For more information, contact Mrs. Melissa Blackcat On Oct. 25, 1995, Lt. Col Charles Later that month, Lockheed Martin from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Blackcat Wilson, then 5th RS commander, pilot- presented the 5th RS “Blackcats” Lounge. Carter at 784-3435. Korean language and culture

Description: To the left is how to ask someone how they have been in Hangeul. The language is read from left to right and from top to bottom. The word is pronounced,“oe-ddoe-she-yo” and translates to “How have you been these days?” The second syllable is pronounced like “doe” with an extra emphasis placed on the “d.” If someone doesn’t place the extra emphasis and asks “oe-doe-she- ? yo,” what they are really asking is “where are you going to?” One response to this question is, “joayo,” or “good.” MiG Alley Flyer 10 Sept. 15, 2006 MiG Alley Flyer Sept. 15, 2006 11 MiG Alley Flyer Sept. 15, 2006 Fit tip: the track While people participate in unit PT, please remember there are individual runners who are also using the track. If waiting for the "next evolution" with your unit, please wait/stand off to the side of SPORTS the track.

A member of the 5th Reconnaissance Squadron Blackcats smashes a ball as his teammates look on during the first of a three game series Tuesday. Photo by Airman 1st Class Gina Chiaverotti Blackcats pounce on 303rd IS, earn softball championship trophy said, "It was a great season and everyone enjoyed them- U-2 squadron takes selves." n In the regular season, the top two teams in each league combined for 30 wins and one loss. The 5th RS of the base championship American League went undefeated while the 303rd IS of the National League had 14 wins with one loss. after three games The second and third place teams in the American League were the 51st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron with By 1st Lt. Kevin Coffman 12 wins and four losses, and the 607th Air and Space 51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs Communications Group with 11 wins and five losses. The National League's second and third place teams As the warm, muggy weather on the Korean peninsula were 51st Security Forces Squadron with 13 wins, one loss draws to a close, the Team Osan softball season came to an and one tie, and the 25th Fighter Squadron with 13 wins end Tuesday night as the 5th Reconnaissance Squadron and two losses. Blackcats defeated the 303rd Intelligence Squadron Thirty-three teams from Team Osan participated in this Skivvy-Niners in a best of three match up. year's softball season. The 303rd IS took home the honors as National League "This was a great opportunity for the different Champions, while the 5th RS represented the American A member of the Blackcats is called out after squadrons to get together, build team camaraderie, both on League in the championship game. trying to slide into third base Tuesday. Photo the field and in the stands, and we got to know each other," The Blackcats were victorious taking the final two of by Airman 1st Class Gina Chiaverotti said Master Sgt. Caroline Beckett, 51st Mission Support three games, (First game: 11-9, second game: 22-9, and Squadron superintendent of customer support. "It is a time third game: 15-2). The Blackcats will have bragging rights soon season, Ulchi Focus Lens and exercise delays," said where both officers and enlisted can meet outside of work, until next season. Senior Airman Steven Hall, 51st Services Squadron, Osan blow off some steam, cheer for our squadron members and "The softball season was a difficult one with the mon- Fitness Center Sports Director. Despite the hurdles, he enjoy a great ballgame," said Master Sgt. Beckett. Air Force takes 4th place at Falcon Invitational Compiled from staff reports a tournament-record 845 (-19), (211), while senior Tyler Goulding both tied for 61st place at 224. Colorado Springs, Colo., junior while the Musketeers' Jason of Tracy, Calif., sat three strokes Meanwhile, the Air Force Blue Jared Freeman from Brazil, Ind., U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Kokrak also notched a tournament behind in a tie for 10th place after Team finished 19th in the team and freshmen Josh McFarland of Colo. -- Finishing at an even-par record to claim medalist honors, turning in a 69 in the final round. standings, led by junior Bob Layton, Utah, and St. Louis native 864, the Air Force golf team placed finishing at 12-under-par (204) for Also competing for the Falcons' Whitney of La Quinta, Calif. Michael Pak. fourth at the Gene Miranda Falcon the weekend. varsity group were junior Matt Whitney ended in a tie for 37th The Falcons return to action Invitational held Sept. 9 and 10 at Leading the way for the Falcons Tanis of Asbury, N.J., who finished place, finishing the tournament at Sept. 22 and 23 when they compete the 7,306-yard, par-72 Eisenhower was freshman Tom Whitney from tied for 49th place at 222 and sen- 4-over-par (220). in the William H. Tucker Blue Course. La Quinta, Calif., who fired a ior Chad Follett from El Paso, Rounding out the competitors Invitational, hosted by Mountain Capturing the team title was round of 66 Sept. 10 to finish tied Texas, and Andrew Gibson a soph- for the Air Force Blue Team were West Conference opponent New Xavier University, which turned in for fourth place at 5-under-par omore from San Ramon, Calif., sophomore Shaun O'Bryant of Mexico.