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

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by the public affairs ofﬁ ce of the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic to update your education level. Address:51 of Korea. All photographs are Air Force photographs unless otherwise indicated. MSS/DPE; ATTN: Education Level Up- date; Unit 2097; APO AP 96278-2097. 3 News Osan is anything but normal by Lt. Col. Bruce Glover climb straight up a different mountain every weekend, if your 51st Fighter Wing Chaplain knees can take it? It's certainly not "normal" to spend less than $5 to get into the heart of one of the world's largest cities (Seoul) and never worry Normalization is such a strange term to use for the transforma- about personal safety. tion of Korean assignments. Shopping connoisseurs who know that Itaewon, Namdaemun, In my opinion, we are selling Osan short when we say one Dongdaemun, Insadong, and Songtan are always worth the trip can have a "normal" tour at Osan. On the contrary, we have the would never dare call this assignment "normal." opportunity to tell people they can have an "exceptional" tour at I have been so royally treated by my Korean friends. Though Osan--an exceptional assignment of choice. I'm convinced that an I try to reciprocate their generosity, they just keep on giving. How assignment in Korea, at Osan, is anything but "normal." could one call this extraordinary Korean hospitality extended to How can one say that an assignment in Korea is "normal" us Americans a "normal" experience? when there are so many beautiful palaces and Buddhist temples I've lived in seven states and three other foreign countries. to see? Never, in all of these other places, have I been so warmly and How can anybody call this assignment "normal" when one of genuinely appreciated and welcomed as I have been here in the biggest of many, many festivals is one in which you roll in the Korea. mud? Personally, I am very thankful to have my DEROS extended by How can one say that living less than 50 miles from the choice! world's most closed society and one of the most eccentric leaders I can't wait to share this "extraordinary,""exceptional," is "normal?" "unique," and "fascinating" assignment with my family. I'm sure Why would one call this assignment "normal" when you can that my second year will be anything but "normal!"

A garden of fun! Children from the Osan community help break ground at the opening ceremony for the new Osan Community Garden March 16. The project was funded with money received from the “Newman’s Own Award,” which was submitted by Anna Daggett, and granted Osan $5,000. The garden will be yet another tool to enhance children’s education and to provide nature and sustainable living projects for Osan children. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Brian Ferguson) 4 Feature

Celebrating Women in the military Osan honors Women’s History Month

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(Left) Senior Airman Shannon Ofi ara informs listeners of events around the Republic of Korea as she broadcasts a radio show at American Forces Net- work, Osan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Brian Ferguson) (Right) Senior Airman Cathleen Biala radios back to the law enforcement desk while per- forming town patrol outside the gate here. Airman Biala is part of the 51st Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt Brian Ferguson) 5 News Good situational awareness key to survival by Staff Sgt. Larry Gee cially a nightclub or hotel, look for all usual disturbances, exit the building 51st Civil Engineer Squadron available exits. immediately in an orderly fashion us- Are they clearly marked and well ing the closest exit. February 20, 2003, 100 people per- lit? Are the aisles leading to the ex- Once you are out of the building, ished and 200 were injured at The its obstructed by chairs or furniture? stay out. Do not return to the build- Station Nightclub in West Warwick, Are any of the exit doors ing to retrieve personal be- RI. locked? Does the build- longings or try to rescue This fi re ranks as fourth deadli- ing have a sprinkler your friends. est nightclub fi re in U.S. history, and system, smoke detec- Call the fi re department the saddest part of the whole tragedy tors, and safe exit paths right away, (119 downtown), is that it could have been avoided if from upper fl oors? and allow trained fi refi ght- some very basic rules for fi re preven- If you have any con- ers to conduct rescue opera- tion were followed. cerns, do not hesitate tions. Among them, are identifying sec- to register a complaint It only takes a minute ondary exits, checking for clear exit with the club manage- or two to survey your sur- paths and reacting immediately in ment. If they do not rec- roundings when you enter a emergency situations. tify the situation to your satisfaction, facility. By the time the piercing shrill of leave. Your safety should not take a Check for exits, check for fi re safety the fi re alarm made everyone acutely back seat to having a good time. features, and make sure you feel com- aware of the impending danger - and Being aware of where all of the ex- fortable with the environment. although there were four possible exits are located when you enter a fa- In the current Force Protection its- most people naturally headed for cility will give you options when an climate, situational awareness has the front door through which they en- emergency does occur. come to the forefront. tered. The ensuing stampede in the Once the fi re starts it is way too Knowing what you are getting into inferno led to a crush in the narrow late to start looking for a way out. will help you get out safely when the hallway leading to that exit, quickly When an emergency occurs, time is time comes. Your life will depend on blocking it completely and result- of the essence. Panic is your mortal your plan. Are you ready? ing in numerous deaths and injuries enemy and will rob you of precious If you have any questions or con- among the patrons and staff. seconds. cerns, please call the Fire Prevention When you enter a facility, espe- If you see smoke, fi re or other un- Offi ce at 784-4835 or 4710. Beware of yellow dust storms in Korea

Check the Osan Commander’s Access Channel for updates 6 News Selectees Continued from pg. 1 51st Fighter Wing Commander Vision Rosaiah Manigault John Koehler Professional Airmen, Donny Gibson John Thompkins ready for combat operations and commit- ted to making Osan an “assignment of choice.”

CAREER ADVISOR’S CORNER Continued from pg. 2 ... family and supportive wife, I was I should do with my career. Were about. With his index fi nger, he in an unusual predicament. these tough times a way of God say- pointed at the U.S. insignia on my At this juncture in my career and ing, “Mark, I have other plans for uniform and said, “Look, you have personal life, I was really struggling you?” US.” with the thought of getting out for I was confused because the whole In that moment, my son made me several reasons-not just one. time, I was trying to PCS out of realize something. My career was I was working in a diffi cult and Randolph. about “us” and not just about “me.” busy environment with a supervisor I applied for PCS numerous times During these tough times and that would not listen to my concerns. but was never getting picked up. challenges, I was considering the My best efforts were just not My wife said she would support me thoughts and feelings of myself and enough. Even coming in on week- no matter what. not just them. ends at 5:30 a.m. several times did I looked at all my options but the He made me realize that we were not suffi ce. idea of separating seemed more defi - very fortunate in life. If I chose Our section went from a staff of six nite each week. separation, they would rely on me people to only two and my supervisor Yet, here I am, preparing for a to do something else and with the made no effort to fi nd help despite good friend’s retirement while my economy being the way it was, I several calls. family gave dad his space because may be looking for another job again Soon, the working relationship they knew he was taking these soon. between us seemed to get worse events and challenges very hard. So after a long pause, I put my every day. Also, on a personal level, I took a few more steps back to re- arm around Brandon and said. my family had adopted two children view my uniform and nearly tripped “Brandon, you are absolutely right. from the state of Texas that we had over my children (Chuckie, Brandon, It’s all about US.” for nearly six months but the adop- Kaitlyn and Arianna) whom stared I am glad that I have the opportu- tion fell through in the very last at my work with interesting looks on nity to support my family by serving minute. their faces. the United States Air Force. Over This, more than anything else, After a brief laugh together, these next few weeks, I would enjoy affected my work and personal life so Brandon, nine years old at the time hearing from you and why you joined much that it could not be appropri- stepped in front of my uniform and the Air Force too. ately described by any words. looked at it just as a MTI would do Please send your stories to me via Each morning, I tried my best to at basic training. e-mail and we will coordinate with- be “Mark Reuss,” the fun, caring per- While Brandon carefully looked Public Affairs to publish them. My son I was known to be but it would the uniform over, he said, “Dad, look, e-mail is [email protected] only last a few moments. it is us.” At fi rst, I was confused. and my contact number is DSN 784- I spoke to my wife about what I asked him what he was talking 9155.