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AFAF–Taking Care of Our Own 32 Members of Team Osan Were by Gen Vol. 52, No.9 Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea March 20, 2009 32 new AF major promotees selected from Team Osan AFAF–Taking care of our own 32 members of Team Osan were by Gen. Howie Chandler among the best investments we can recently selected for promotion to the Pacifi c Air Forces Commander make in our own community. fi eld grade offi cer rank of major. In 2007, PACAF Airmen pledged The Osan promotees are: I am most proud of the priority we $619,000 to the overall AFAF campaign Brian Evans place on taking care of our fellow Air- while receiving back over $1.6 million Brian Gebo men and their families. in Air Force Aid Society assistance dur- David Heron Jr A great example of taking care of our ing that same year. Kevin Jernigan own is the Air Force Assistance Fund Impressive fi gures, but consider this: Joseph Metzdorf (AFAF) annual fundraising effort. Just three of 10 Airmen contribute to Lavondra Scarver Through the AFAF, the Air Force Vil- AFAF. We could do much more for our Jason Wild lage Foundation, Air Force Aid Society, wingmen with even a modest increase Charles Bassett III LeMay in participa- Ryan Cleveland Founda- tion. Edward Kim tion and “We are the greatest Air Force Eva-Ma- Ivan Normandia the Air in the world and will remain so rie and I ask Craig Dutton Force because of the spirit of our Air- each of you men and our commitment to one to consider Brian Ferguson Enlisted another and the mission.” Bruce Guest Village joining us Jonathan Elza provide -General Chandler this year in Peter Schnobrich tangible PACAF commander supporting David Anderson support the AFAF. William Kostan every Whether James Hunt day to Active Duty, Reserve and Guard you chose to participate or not, know Brian O’Grady members as well as retirees and depen- that we deeply appreciate all you do for Steven Gadoury dents. our nation and our Air Force. Bartley Ward This fi nancial assistance takes on We are the greatest Air Force in the Timothy Logan many different forms such as help dur- world and will remain so because of the Justin Hall ing emergencies, help with educational spirit of our Airmen and our commit- Kendrick Carroll needs, or securing retirement homes ment to one another and the mission. Adrian Vanwert for widows or widowers of Air Force To donate to the AFAF at Osan, con- Dennis Daniels members. tact your unit point of contact, or 1st Lt. Max Mai Contributions through the AFAF are Taylor Reynolds at 784-5515. see SELECTEEs on pg 6 Osan highlights women ORI Tip of The Week: Do you know what to do when you are recalled? in the military ORI Level 1 (General Recall): The objective of a General recall is to posture for during Women’s OOsansan 33-day-day OOutlookutlook immediate action. All available personnel, including personnel on leave or pass on-peninsula, are contacted and directed to report to work at contingency duty History Month ... Count locations without delay in MOPP level Zero (0) and be prepared for wartime See more on pg. 4 Fri. Sat. Sun. work schedules and duty. Personnel will complete their unit recalls and report down personnel strengths to the recall operations center via the phone numbers listed High: 66 High: 69 High: 59 below. unless they are otherwise unable to perform duty (e.g., hospitalized, on quarters, in confi nement). Low: 43 Low: 43 Low: 49 Level 2 (General Exercise Recall): Same as level 1 except units will not bring 37 in people off of leave/pass, and skip personnel on crew rest and those currently Days to scheduled to work within the next 12 hours when making all pyramid notifi ca- Inspection tions. When reporting personnel accountability through unit UCCs, skipped personnel will be counted as contacted. Personnel are to report to duty at next regularly scheduled time, unless directed otherwise. 2 Commander’s Page ~Briefl y~ Career Super Pyongtaek 5.8K walk/hike takes Advisor’s Corner place April 11 beginning at 9:30 a.m. The walk will begin at Ichung LePorts Park. To register, send an e-mail to se.chon@osan. “It’s All About US” af.mil with fi rst and last name, last four of social, phone number and e-mail address. by Master Sgt. Mark Reuss The registration fee is $3.00 and is due by 51st Fighter Wing career advisor Osan Varsity Softball Tryouts will March 19. Registration includes souvenir, guid book and runner number. For more I remember the day very well. It take place March 20-22 at Osan Softball information, call 784-6567. was a beautiful Sunday afternoon in Fields. Times are scheduled from 6 p.m. San Antonio. I was inside my home to 8 p.m. Friday, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday The chapel invites single/unaccompanied preparing my service dress uniform and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Tryouts are personnel to a free spaghetti dinner March for a good friend’s retirement cer- open to all services; active duty, DOD 26 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the chapel an- emony scheduled for the next day. civilian, contractors and dependents. For nex, Bldg. 779. My family was watching a movie more information, contact Master Sgt. and enjoying some freshly prepared Dunaway at 784-6135 or First Sgt. For- The Osan Base Honor Guard is looking popcorn. Occasionally, I would stop rest at 784-5703. for sharp, dedicated and professional Air- what I was doing and browse at the men who are interested in becoming mem- TV to catch a moment of the movie Team Osan will have the chance to bers of the base honor guard. For more in- with them. view the Preiss family’s traveling table formation, please contact Staff Sgt. Linda It seemed so awkward to be pre- tennis show featuring Scott Priss and his Weeks at 784-0962. paring for this retirement celebra- son Austin Preiss from 7-8 p.m. April 6 tion when, in fact, my own career in the fi tness center here. Scott has ap- Due to the operational readiness inspec- was taking an entirely different peared on The Best Damn Sports Show, tion in April cargo movements in the 51st path. ESPN, Regis and Kathy Lee, The Don- Logistics Readiness Squadron will cease Despite a very blessed career, I ny and Marie Show, The CBS Morning receiving/processing DRMO shipments on was going through some struggles show and others. For the past three years April 1. Normal DRMO processing will re- and the thought of separation was Scott has performed with his sons Austin sume April 28. coming into my mind. and Adam. For someone with a wonderful ... The 51st Fighter Wing Critical Information List The Women’s History Month Committee contains unclassifi ed items of a sensitive nature. invites the base to a social tea March 25 at see Career Advisor’s Corner on pg 6 Although the information on the CIL is unclas- 11 a.m. in the Offi cer’s Club. sifi ed, if it is coupled together or added to other unclassifi ed intelligence, it may provide adversaries information about our capapbilities, vulnerabilities The base education offi ce is conduct- Mig Alley Flyer Editorial Staff and plans. The information should not be disclosed ing an Educational Needs Assessment. Let to unathorized personnel unless approved by the Col. Thomas H. Deale..................................51st Fighter Wing commander controlling higher headquarters agency or the 51st them know how they can meet your edu- 1st Lt. Malinda Singleton.........................................Chief of Public Affairs FW Public Affairs offi ce. When in doubt, use a cational needs by completing the annual secure means of communication or contact the 51st Senior Master Sgt. Joan Young......................Public Affairs superintendent needs assessment survey. Go to https:// FW Operations Security Program Manager at 784- Master Sgt. Paul Kilgallon..............................Base Public Affairs manager 9609 or 784-9606 for assistance. Contact your unit rso.my.af.mil/afvecprod/needs/, then select Staff Sgt. Terri Barriere...........................................Chief of Internal/editor opeations Security Manager to obtain the 51st FW Osan from the drop-down menu. CIL and get your specifi c CIL. The MiG Alley Flyer staff reserves the right to edit all material submitted for publication. To submit bulletins, commentaries, news, sports or feature Register now for on-base classes in un- articles, e-mail [email protected]. Deadline is noon, the Friday prior dergraduate degrees with the University of to the desired publication date. For weekend activities, notify the PA staff at Maryland University College (784-6786) or least one week prior to the event. Submission does not guarantee publication. Central Texas College (784-5681). Apply Correspondence may be sent to 51st FW/PA, UNIT 2067, APO AP 96278-2067. for tuition assistance via the Portal at the For editorial, call public affairs at 784-4044; fax at 784-8434. This Air Force Virtual Education Center. 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