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Harlem Globetrottersentertain Team OsanPage 12Calories in,Calories outPage 7WeatherToday: 86/73 rainySaturday: 78/73 rainySunday: 82/66 cloudyVol. 49, No. 24 July 14, 2006 Osan Air Base, Republic of KoreaChange of commandMaj. Timothy Buck will relinquish commandof Det. 1, 33rd Rescue Squadron to Maj. LorneEshelman at 3:33 p.m. Monday at Bldg. 1187,Det. 1, 33rd RQS. Major Buck is departing toMaxwell AFB, Ala., for Air Command and StaffCollege. Major Eshelman comes from KirtlandAFB, N.M.Constitution DayMonday is Constitution Day and is a legalholiday for Korean National civilian employees.KN civilian employees scheduled to work willbe paid holiday premium pay. All others will bereleased from duty without charge to leave orloss of pay. If the holiday falls on an employee’snon-work day, no substitute day will begranted. For more information, call Mr. Kim,Song Won or Ms. Kim, Son I in the civilian personnelflight, at 784-4434 or 784-8177.New ID card hoursBeginning July 31, the 51st Mission SupportSquadron’s ID card section will extend its hoursfrom 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, call784-1845.Commissary closureThe Osan Commissary is closedWednesday for Employee Organizational Day.For more information, call 784-4496.You heard it hereCOMMANDER’S)CORRALThe 51st Fighter Wingcommander's radio show,"Commander’s Corral" airsevery other Tuesday on Mustang Radio 88.5 EagleFM. The next Commander’s Corral airs Tuesday at7:30 a.m.The broadcasts feature information on keyissues affecting Team Mustang and offer Airmen,civilians and their families another communicationlink to Osan leaders.Listeners may call during the show at 784-5555,or may e-mail publicaffairs@osan.af.mil with topicideas for upcoming broadcasts.Sorties25th FighterSquadronMonthly goal Annual goal476 5,704Monthly flown Annual flown1784,42736th FighterSquadronMonthly goal Annual goal461 5,801Monthly flown Annual flown1104,482(Current as of Wednesday)Col. Marilyn Howe, 51st Mission Support Group commander, places a rose at the Task Force Smithmemorial in Osan City July 5. Photo by Staff Sgt. Chrissy FitzGeraldRemembering Task Force SmithPfc. Dustin Roberts35th Air Defense Artillery BrigadeU.S. servicemembers and Republic ofKorea representatives congregated at theJukmiryeong War Monument in Osan CityJuly 5 for the memorial of Task ForceSmith, the first ground fight involvingUnited Nations forces in the Korean War.uCommentarySuccessful separation preparation:Tips for a successful interview• Peninsula saves$2 million onmunitionsdeliverySee Page 5Page 2uNewsEagle Eyes: stay vigilantThe memorial is held annually toremember the sacrifices of the troops thatfought in Task Force Smith, said Brig. Gen.Steven M. Anderson, U.S. Forces Korea J4.Officials and Soldiers alike laid flowersat the front of the monument to honor thefallen and surviving Soldiers of the battle.It was 56 years ago when 406 troopsfrom the 24th Infantry Division were musteredunder Lt. Col. Charles B. Smith in amile-long stretch between Osan andSuwon. With the 52nd Artillery Battalionsupporting a mile behind them, they wereabout to defend South Korean soil from theNorth Korean Army, which invaded 11days prior.continued on Page 6Page 4Reminder . . .Exercise readinessbriefings are Tuesday from9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3p.m. at the base theater.Attending one of thesebriefings is mandatory forpeople who have not gonethrough an exercise here.Questions? Call the 51stFW/IG at 784-5587.51st Fighter Wing training day, Monday; limited services

2MiGAlley FlyerJuly 14, 2006CommentarySuccessful separation preparationCapt. Elaine M. Larson • Air Education and Training Command Public Affairs, Randolph AFB, TexasI’ll be honest. I was irked when I learned about force shaping.It was certainly not in my plans to haveto face the decision to bail on the Air Force I love or face the possibility of being forced out of it so earlyin my career. But instead of staying mad and grumbling quietly, I decided to take control of the situationand put in the effort needed to ensure success for me and my family. With a lot of hard work and the helpof professionals, the disappointment of force shaping turned into a vast horizon of opportunities.Commander’saction line784-4811In fact, I just accepted a job offer -- and notjust any job offer. I'll be working for a greatcompany, continuing to serve a purpose greaterthan myself (and the bottom line), growing as aprofessional and making more money than Ithought possible at this point in my life. My pointis that with the right preparation, the opportunitiesfor junior military officers have never beengreater than they are now. And while this articleis addressed mainly to officers, the lessonslearned can be applied universally.If you have been affected by force shaping, orif it's simply time to transition to the corporateworld -- now is a great time to get started. In fact,according to RHR International, companiesexpect to lose more than half their senior managementover the next five years. The numbersemphasize the reality: 77 million baby boomersare projected to retire, and the entire GenerationX behind them (22 to 44-year-olds) consists ofonly 46 million people. That "bathtub" equals bigopportunity for anyone looking to get a newcareer started.Another key point to remember when startinga career search is that military experience is valuedin today's society. By virtue of being an officer,we've gained a host of leadership and strategicplanning experiences that our civilian counterpartshaven't had -- not to mention a world perspectivethat is vastly larger and more informedthan the average citizen. So, even though you'restarting this career a little later than your peers,you are qualified and valued.Also, stop and think about what you reallywant to do with your life. Transitioning out of theAir Force is a very big step and a huge opportunityto take your life where you want it to go. Beingable to articulate what you want to do and whywill go a long way in getting you on the rightpath. Also, once you start interviewing, companieswill want to see some conviction aboutwhere you want to be. They'll ask questions like:"Why do you want to do medical sales?" "Whydo you want to work for Company ABC?"During the interview is not the time to figure thatout or convince yourself of some good reasons.Often, the hardest part of transitioning out ofthe military is just getting an interview. I knowseveral lieutenants and captains who have spentmonths sending out resumes with few or noresponses. However, corporate recruiters can dothe hard part for you -- get you the interviews. Infact, by working with a corporate recruiter duringmy transition, I was able to interview with 13quality companies within a two-week period. Thisalso allowed me to weigh the options simultaneously,instead of one at a time.There are various sizes and shapes of recruitingagencies. Some specialize in placing militaryofficers; others specialize in the specific industryyou're looking to enter. Some will require a fee;others are free to the candidate because they getpaid by the company that hires you. A simpleinternet search can help you find the companythat is right for you.With or without the help of a corporaterecruiter, the interviews are where you can makeor break your career search. Interviewing can be alot of fun, if you're prepared. Have your anecdotesready to go, and don't forget to build rapportwith the interviewer by using first names andsmiling.I also found the following suggestions frommy recruiters particularly useful during the 34individual interviews they set up for me:Elaine's Top 10 Things to Consider forInterviewing Success:1. What specific talents does the interviewerneed?2. What can I say or do to lend proof of myability to contribute to this job and company?3. How can I convince this interviewer thatI'm the right person for this job?4. What were the results of my accomplishments?5. How can I answer this question and tie it tomy Air Force experience?6. Remember to sell yourself throughout theentire interview -- the resume won't do it for you.7. Be smart and honest. Think about youranswers. Always maintain your integrity, but don'tinadvertently rule yourself out by not thinkingthrough your answer. (For example, if they askyour geographical preference and you're interviewingfor a job in Madison, Wis., don't answerthat you want to live on the East Coast. Keepyour options open by saying you're hoping to beplaced somewhere east of the Mississippi.)8. Focus all interview answers on connectingyour experience to the job and the career field.You have to "build bridges" for the interviewerbetween your military accomplishments and theskills necessary to do the job or work in theindustry you're interviewing for. The interviewerwon't make the leap for you -- you'll have to spellout the connections.9. Clearly explain the type of leadershipyou've had to use in different situations. One ofthe larger fears companies have when hiring militaryofficers is that the officer only knows how toget things done by giving orders. Things don'twork like that outside of the military, and companiesneed to know that you can motivate peopleand build teams without pulling rank.continued on Page 3Brig. Gen. Joe Reynes51st Fighter WingcommanderThe Commander’s action line is avital communication tool that givesmembers of the base community achance to talk to me, and gives mea chance to ensure people getaccurate replies.When you can’t resolve anissue through your chain of command,I welcome you to contact mewith your questions, comments andsuggestions, via phone or e-mail.Please leave your name and phonenumber if you’d like a personalresponse. To contact my action line,call 784-4811 or send an e-mail to51FWPA@osan.af.mil.Key customer service numbersBase exchange..............784-4239Civilian pay.....................784-4586Legal claims office.........784-5828Clinic patient advocate...784-8285Commissary...................784-4496Contracting.....................784-6683Inspector General..........784-4995Law enforcement...........784-5515Legal assistance............784-6713Military pay.....................784-1851Military personnel...........784-1845Safety office...................784-1842CES customer service...784-4303The Osan perspectiveWhere is the most interesting place you have been?Staff Sgt.Leia Hamm51st OSSStaff Sgt.Heather Rush51st MOSStaff Sgt.Lissette De Jesus607th ACOMSSenior AirmanWilbert Josef51st LRSStaff Sgt.Melissa Fletcher51st MDOSSenior AirmanJoseph Franks51st CS“Chinhae for the CherryBlossom festival. The treesbloom beautiful flowersthat flutter and look likelittle pink snowflakes.”“The DMZ. There is somuch interesting historythere. I’ve already beenonce and plan on goingagain next month.”“The Yoido Full GospelChurch, the largest churchin the world. I’ve neverseen so many individualsexcited to enter a church.”“The Korean Folk Village.It is a great chance to seethe inner beauty ofSouth Korea!”“Mount Sorak Trip. I took athree-day trip there, full ofmountain climbing and beautifulscenery! I was fortunateenough to experience aseafood night by the pier whereI was able to pick out differenttypes of fish and crab to eat.”“The Seoul Tower. Gettingthere was pretty rough; wehad to climb a millionstairs, but it was wellworth it because the viewwas pretty awesome.”Editorial staff Brig. Gen. Joe Reynes, 51st Fighter Wing commander; Maj. Michael Shavers, Public Affairs chief; Master Sgt. Cheryl L. Toner, PublicAffairs superintendent; Staff Sgt. Andrea Knudson, NCOIC, internal information; Senior Airman Brok McCarthy, editor; Jae Back, services publicistSubmissions and contact information The MiG Alley Flyer staff reserves the right to edit all material submitted for publication. To submit bulletins, commentaries, news, sports or feature articles, e-mail migalleyflyer@osan.af.milor find Osan MiG Alley Flyer in the global e-mail directory. Deadline is 4 p.m. the Thursday one week prior to the desired publication date. For weekend activities, notify the PA staff prior to the event.Submission does not guarantee publication. Correspondence may be sent to 51st FW/PA, UNIT 2067, APO AP 96278-2067. For editorial and on-base circulation information, call public affairs at 784-5556; fax at 784-8434. Thisfunded Air Force newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the U.S. military services overseas. 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MiG Alley FlyerNEWS July 14, 2006 3New command chief joins PACAF teamBy Capt. Allison FarabaughPacific Air Forces Public AffairsForceshapingcontinued from Page 2Give examples where you've had toinfluence and persuade people overwhom you've had no authority orgained support for a team project.10. Practice, practice, practice.There is no substitute for goodpractice. Tape record your answers,watch yourself in the mirror, or askyour spouse or a friend to interviewyou. You can also visit your baseAirman and Family ReadinessCenter where they can schedule youfor mock interviews and give you avideotape of the session so you cango home and critique yourself.Bottom line is you will get outof your career search what you putinto it. The opportunities that awaityou are worth it. Don't forget thatby serving in the Air ForceReserves or Air National Guard,you can work in the corporateworld and keep wearing that beautifulAir Force blue, too.RemainingRationsHow much more foodcan you buy? U.S.Forces Korea memberscan review theircommissary spendingonline by visitinghttps://pimsk.korea.army.milChief Master Sgt. Anthony Bishop discusses security procedures withSenior Airman Jasmine Frank, 15th Security Forces Squadron. Photo byCapt. Allison FarabaughStay protectedfrom skincancerCompiled from staff reportsMelenoma skin cancer is serious just likeany cancer, but like most cancers, it can betreated if caught early. Below are questionsabout skin cancer commonly asked to theOsan Health and Wellness Center.Question: What are common signs ofmelanoma skin cancer?Answer: Melanoma usually appears likea mole but there are subtle differences withmelanoma. They are larger than five millimeters(roughly the size of a pencil eraser)and have multiple colors.Question: Where is melanoma commonlyfound?Answer: On males they appear mostcommonly on the back and for females theyappear often on the legs. Also check areasthat seldom see sunlight -- they can sometimesbe found there as well.Question: Is it better to go to a tanningsalon than it is to be out in the sun?Answer: Tanning beds are not a safe alternativeto natural sunlight. The UV radiationin tanning beds actually penetrates deeperinto the skin; making you more prone to skincancer.Question: What are some ways I canprotect myself from skin cancer?Answer: Wear protective clothing such aslong sleeve shirts, long pants, wide brim hatsand apply SPF 30 sunblock on exposedareas.Question: Where can I go to get moreinformation on melanoma skin cancer?Answer: Two Web sites with good informationare:http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/nscpep/awareness.htm#melanomaandhttp://www.cancer.org/docroot/cri/cri_0.aspFor more information on skin cancer,contact the HAWC at 784-3208.HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii --Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Bishop began histenure as command chief for Pacific Air ForcesJuly 5 and it’s a position he is extremely excitedto occupy.“I feel both honored and fortunate to havethe opportunity to serve as the next commandchief for Pacific Air Forces,” he said. “I want tothank the Airmen of PACAF for what they aredoing every day. PACAF has some of the mostextreme weather conditions and working environmentsany where in our Air Force … andour Airmen are making the mission happen.”Chief Master Sgt. Bishop is no stranger tothe Pacific. He began his Air Force career atAndersen Air Force Base, Guam, and spent twoassignments at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Heserved as the 18th Wing command chief duringhis most recent assignment to Kadena.“To me, this is a home coming and I knowhow critical PACAF’s mission is to the defenseof the U.S. and the stability of the Pacificregion,” he said. “I am proud to serve alongside the thousands of great Airmen, Soldiers,Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen whomaintain peace in this critical region. I amequally proud of the tremendous PACAF familymembers who support our Airmen as theydeploy in support of the Global War on Terroror launch one of PACAF’s new C-17s to providemuch needed humanitarian assistance to aneedy region.”And his new boss agrees."I am very excited to have Chief TonyBishop re-join our PACAF team,” Gen. Paul V.Hester, PACAF commander, said. “His demonstratedleadership and experience in thisAOR will enhance our ability to do ourNation's business through our great AirForce. He won't spend a lot of time inHawaii as the chief wants to see and talkwith all Airmen ... enlisted and officer."Testing operational security:Think twice before hitting ‘send’By Capt. Alyson Teeter7th Information Warfare FlightOperational Security is a notion Airmen constantlyread and hear about. Airmen may thinkthey understand OPSEC, but what they probablydon't know is that their OPSEC practices are alsobeing tested every day, 24 hours a day.At Osan, the 7th Information Warfare Flight'sElectronic Systems Security Assessment sectioncollects team Osan's unclassified e-mail and telephonesystem’s data on a daily basis to ensureAirmen are practicing good OPSEC."ESSA is a tool that OPSEC planners use togauge how effective OPSEC is," said Staff Sgt.John Dolbee, 7th IWF NCOIC, ESSA Operations."It helps with wartime planning and criticalassessments."The 7th IWF ESSA analysts use computersoftware programs to collect data locally and thentransmit it to Hickam AFB, Hawaii, for analysis.If an OPSEC disclosure is discovered, analysts atHickam notify the 7th IWF of the potentialOPSEC violation. The information is passed backto the respective unit's OPSEC coordinator toThe command chief’s goals are in directsupport of the Air Force initiatives to win thewar on terrorism, care for Airmen and recapitalizationof the fleet. In addition, he will continueto support commanders and enlisted leadersin the command by championing theirissues at respective levels.“I think I have a great deal of experiencethat will help me as the PACAF CommandChief to include my background in aircraftmaintenance and first sergeant responsibilities,”he said. “Also having served in PACAF before,I have a good understanding of the political,cultural and geographic issues associated withservice in the Pacific.”Recognizing the diversity in this region, heplans to build upon and develop new relationshipswith the senior enlisted leaders of othermilitary services, bi-lateral partners and coalitionforces with the Pacific.Chief Bishop is the 17th Chief MasterSergeant to serve as PACAF’s top senior enlistedperson.Chief Bishop was most recently theCommandant, U.S. Air Force First SergeantAcademy, Maxwell AFB-Gunter Annex,Alabama. His other assignments include 62ndMilitary Airlift Wing, McChord AFB,Washington, 437th Airlift Wing, CharlestonAFB, South Carolina, 1680th Airlift ControlSquadron, Southwest Asia, 347th Fighter Wing,Moody AFB, Georgia, and Air Force PersonnelCenter, Randolph AFB, Texas.advise and educate the unit about the incident.When Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeldvisited the Republic of Korea in 2005, the 7thIWF ESSA analysts intercepted an unclassified e-mail disclosure of Secretary Rumsfeld's travelitinerary. After the data was relayed to Hickamand the disclosure was discovered, analystsimmediately notified the 7th IWF and the OsanOffice of Special Investigations.The importance of capturing critical informationdisclosures, like Secretary Rumsfeld's travelitinerary, must not be underestimated."If the ESSA analysts uncover an OPSEC vulnerability,it's safe to assume the adversary did,too," Staff Sgt. Dolbee said.Consequently, the disclosure of this criticalunclassified information convinced SecretaryRumsfeld's security personnel to alter his travelplans.“This base, believe it or not, has pretty goodOPSEC with regards to using unclassified mediumssuch as phones and e-mail,” Staff Sgt.Dolbee said. “Use your STE's/STU's and classifiede-mail systems at all costs. It goes back to theold World War II saying, ‘Loose lips sink ships.’”Osan s history this week20 years ago: The MiG Alley Flyer reported July 16, 1986, that overseas Army and AirForce Exchange Service facilities began accepting Mastercard and Visa credit cards, thoughOsan’s facilities wouldn’t be ready to accept cards until August. AAFES facilities that couldn’taccept credit cards were restaurants, theaters, gas service stations or any personal services.15 years ago: It was announced on July 15, 1991, that the promotion cycle for staff sergeantswould be changed from a biannual test to an annual test to be similar to the ranks aboveit. This change was to streamline the weighted Airman promotion system in an effort to dothings more efficiently.10 years ago: The 303rd Intelligence Squadron began using two computers to lookthrough e-mail messages for sensitive or classified information, according to the July 12, 1996,issue of the MiG Alley Flyer. The monitoring system, dubbed SENSOR SNOOP, used twocomputers, one to collect all e-mails and one to analyze the information. The program used toanalyze e-mails searched for key words like Air Force and joint exercise names.

NEWSMiG Alley FlyerJuly 14, 20065Senior Airman Fausto Rodriguez, a storage crew member with the 51st Munitions Squadron, prepares to drive a truck load of munitions toa proper storage area July 7. Osan received new bombs from an Afloat Preposition Fleet Ship. Photo by Airman 1st Class Chad StrohmeyerMunitions save Osan, Air Force moneyBy Staff Sgt. Andrea Knudson51st Fighter Wing Public AffairsChristmas came early for Osan and the Air Force thisyear when the 51st Munitions Squadron received wellover 500 new bombs. The additional bombs added toOsan's stock of joint-direct attack and laser guided munitions,and saved the Air Force two million dollars.The approximate 578,000 pounds of net explosiveweight of munitions, stored in 51 InternationalStandardization Organization containers, were offloadedand trucked to Osan from an Afloat Preposition FleetShip, said Senior Master Sgt. Jesus Siordia, 51st MUNSmateriel flight chief and munitions systems accountabilityofficer."These containers sit on a ship, out off shore untilthey are needed in a crisis," Senior Master Sgt. Siordiasaid. "We typically would not see munitions stored inISOs in this type of operational configuration, especiallyin peacetime, so from a leadership perspective, this was awin-win opportunity for us; an insight to something wenever would have. Not only did we increase our combatcapability in terms of on-hand availability of munitions,but we also gained valuable insight to what we canexpect to see in a conflict."Left: Airman 1st Class Wayne Pfeuffer, a conventionalmaintenance crew member, actedas a spotter for Senior Airman AdamPeterson, a storage crew member, during themunitions operation July 7. Airmen from the51st Munitions Squadron received unique‘wartime’ training, offloading about 578,000pounds of net explosive weight of munitions.Photo by Airman 1st Class Chad StrohmeyerSaving the Air Force and Osan moneySenior Master Sgt. Siordia said the offloaded operationwas a Pacific Air Forces Command initiative. Thepre-positioned ship was returning to the states for itsfive-year scheduled maintenance, which presented theopportunity for PACAF to request if Osan, among fourother bases on the peninsula, could have these particularmunitions. PACAF's foresight saved Osan $435,000 intransportation costs alone, he said."PACAF saved approximately two million dollarsbecause that's what it would have cost if the munitionshad been sourced and delivered directly from depots inthe United States," Senior Master Sgt. Siordia said.More than 30 Airmen from the squadron worked longdays and nights, enduring the seasonal warmth andhumidity, to ensure the timely removal, inspection,accountability, serviceability and storage of the munitions.Their hard work didn't go unnoticed by their groupcommander."This rare, hands-on tasking of offloading thesewartime munitions will ensure our personnel have onemore tool in their kit bag, one more experience undertheir belts, that few other munitions personnel have everseen or witnessed," said. Col. Patricia Ridgway, 51stMaintenance Group commander. "They have taken onthis tasking with the utmost professionalism, expertiseand as expected, performed superbly."No strangers to hard workHard work isn't anything new for this squadron; asthey successfully conducted a PACAF CombatAmmunition Production Exercise just last month. Thegoal of the exercise was to provide the munitionssquadron training in mass live munitions production forcombat sortie generation."(With CAPEX 2006), we had the opportunity to notonly test, but to (also) showcase our capabilities from aproduction stand point," Senior Master Sgt. Siordia said."With this operation, we took it full circle and from amateriel aspect, we ran the full spectrum of operations --from storage to inspection to accountability, we did it all-- short of building and actually delivering the assets tobuild sites for assembly."‘Excellent training opportunity’Additionally, compared to their normal, day-to-dayoperations, this munitions operation provided uniquetraining for the Airmen, said Tech. Sgt. Robert Dostart,51st MUNS assistant non-commissioned officer in chargeof storage."This was an excellent training opportunity," Tech.Sgt. Dostart said. "(Some of us) never would have hadthe opportunity to see the (bombs in this type of configuration).Now we've got the knowledge and know what toexpect. I also noticed the confidence grow in the Airmenfrom day one to day four."Senior Airman Roderick Henderson is a munitionsline delivery crew chief. He said he jumped at the chanceto work with the breakdown of the ISO containers andagreed it was a great training opportunity."This experience gave me a chance to see how wewould operate in a wartime capacity," Senior AirmanRoderick Henderson said. "The operation showed me differentaspects of my job I wouldn't get to see on a dayto-daybasis. Now I have the experience downloadingISO containers and can appreciate the hard work and tirelesseffort that goes into this process."Lt. Col. Daniel Runyon, 51st MUNS commander, saidit is imperative the squadron continuously trains like theyfight.“In a contingency, thousands of our sustainment munitionswould be delivered to us in the same configuration(in ISOs) that we saw during this munitions in-shipment;we normally do not see munitions delivered in ISOs," thecommander said. "We are better prepared for our wartimemission because of this work.”

6MiGAlley FlyerJuly 14, 2006FEATUREA memorial was erected after the Korean War in honor of the sacrifices of the Soldiers of Task Force Smith. Photo by Staff Sgt. Chrissy FitzGeraldRemembering the first U.N. battlecontinued from Page 1The light infantry Soldiers ofthe 24th ID were inexperienced,equipped with near-obsoleteweapons, and had no match forthe enemy’s Soviet-made tanks.After more than five hours ofinefficient combat and overwhelmingNorth Korean Soldiers,Task Force Smith was forced towithdraw. A majority of theSoldiers were told to leave theirgear and weapons behind andretreat to friendly territory.Out of the 406 Soldiers designatedin the task force, more than140 were killed, wounded or missing.Although Task Force Smithwas a lesson learned for the U.S.Army, it delayed North Koreantroops enough for the 1st Cavalryand 25th Infantry Division toarrive from Japan."We will never forget theSoldiers' sacrifices in Task ForceSmith," said Brig. Gen. Anderson.Capt. Martin Plys, commanderof Foxtrot battery, 1st Battalion,43rd Air Defense ArtilleryRegiment, 35th ADA Brigade,said the ceremony remindsSoldiers how the fight for SouthKorea started."The ceremony provides awell-needed history lesson toyounger soldiers," said Capt. Plys."It celebrates the significance ofthe event."Foxtrot battery affordedSoldiers the opportunity to attendthe event."The memorial went verywell," said Sgt. 1st Class NelsonA. Graveley, a senior non-commissionedofficer in Foxtrot. "Itlets us remember old Soldiers arenever forgotten."Sgt. 1st Class Nelson addedthat fighting for freedom was "theultimate sacrifice" and "a part ofour daily job."Spc. Majorie Latus, also ofFoxtrot battery, said, "The ceremonywas very respectful. Seeingsomething like this gives yougreat honor."Members of Task Force Smith, 24th Infantry Division, arrive at the Taejon railroadstation July 2, 1950. Courtesy photoWhat the memorial reads“As the vicious troops of the North Korean army crossed the38th Parallel, U.S. troops were ready to fight to preserve freedom.Determined to punish the aggressors, Lt. Col. Smith's specialtask force stood on Jukmi Pass.Supported by the 17th Regiment of the Republic of Koreanarmy, the first Korean and U.N. Forces Joint operation commenced.Blood formed a stream after over six hours of fiercestruggle, as firing lines stretched as far as the Nakdong River.While forlorn souls sleep on this hill, how can we forget ourfriendship with allied nations created in blood.”Above: Veterans and those in attendance honorthose Soldiers of Task Force Smith July 5.Right: Brig. Gen. Steven M. Anderson, U.S.Forces Korea J4, speaks at the ceremony.Photos by Airman Ruthann Holcomb

MUSTANG LIFEMiG Alley FlyerJuly 14, 20069Troops for Trash clean upCompiled from staff reportsTwelve servicemembers weregiven a chance to explore theKorean countryside and helpimprove the base's relationshipwith the community by picking uptrash July 1.Troops for Trash is a volunteergroup that is escorted by Mr. JimDunnet, Airman and FamilyReadiness Center communityreadiness consultant, on a hikethrough the Buraksan mountaintrails overlooking Songtan City toclean up litter."The overcast weather did notdeter the group. We were like kidsromping in the puddles and it wasgreat exercise," Mr. Dunnet said."We were given many 'kam sa hamni Das' (thank you's) from theKoreans."The participants were given 30-gallon plastic trash bags to pick up trash.They walked approximately 1.5 milesthrough the Songtan business district pickingup garbage on the way to the entranceof the Buraksan trail.Several stops were made throughSongtan where Mr. Dunnet gave informationabout the city, Korea's history, culture,and people from his 20 plus years of livinghere.“We are not only Airmen and Soldiersin Korea, but U.S. ambassadors as well --what we do, Koreans think all Americansdo,” Mr. Dunnet said. “I'm sure there weremany eyes on us as we picked up trash, notonly along the trail, but down ravines andplaces with no easy access.”Enlisted SpousesClub meetingOsan Enlisted Spouses Club meets thethird Tuesday of each month at theChallenger Club from 6:30-8:30 p.m.Membership is open to spouses of enlistedactive duty and retired, active duty enlisted,and civilian equivalent personnel; commandsponsorship is not required. The nextmeeting is Tuesday. For more information,call Sue Gasaway at 784-4252.HHC meetingThe Hispanic Heritage Committee meetsin Bldg. 949, Rm. 229, every Wednesday at3 p.m. to discuss and plan this year’s activitiesand events for the observance month.For more information, call 784-8285 or784-4662.Participants of the Airmen and Family Readiness Center’s Troops for Trashprogram take a break from walking and picking up trash at a workout stationalong the trail of Buraksan mountain July 1. Photo by Jim DunnetThe hiking trail is about two and a halfmiles of winding, hilly paths with a mountainwater stop and snack area midway.There is also a large two story observationtower that can be used to see other distantmountains."At the turnaround point of the trail is aplace called the Mushroom Restaurant,which is frequented by many hikers wholike to rest in this area with their familiesand pets," Mr. Dunnet saidHe said several of the individuals nearthe restaurant were impressed by the groupand their bags full of garbage and thankedthem for their efforts.The group continued to pick up trash asthey walked back on a paved, three-mileFree salsa lessonsThe Hispanic Heritage Committee sponsorsfree salsa lessons every Wednesday at7 p.m. in My House Down. For more information,call 784-8285 or 784-4662.Education briefs• CCAF and promotion: For the 2007 seniormaster sergeant promotion board toweigh Community College of the Air Forcedegrees, degree requirements must be metprior to Sept. 30.Visit the Education Office or checkprogress report via the AF Portal at theVirtual Education Center website.• Enlisted education level update:Individuals who have recently completed adegree program other than CCAF shouldsend a transcript to the education office tohave their personnel records updated.bicycle path."After the 8-mile hike, I was able tointroduce the group to Mr. K.C. Lee, thehead of the Songtan Chamber ofCommerce, who was very impressed by thegroup's clean-up effort," Mr. Dunnet said."He thanked everyone in the group and toldthem if they ever had any issues with thedowntown area they could tell him and hewould bring the issue before the chamber."After the 8-mile, 5-hour hike, the groupcollected 240 gallons of trash, Mr. Dunnetsaid.While a date for the next Troops forTrash has not been set, the AFRC is alwayslooking for volunteers. Anyone interestedcan call 784-5440.Trascripts should be sent to:51 MSS/DPE; ATTN: Education LevelUpdate; Unit 2097;APO AP 96278-2097.• Spouses Tuition Assistance Program(STAP): Active duty Air Force spouses areeligible to receive $1500 annually in tuitionassistance.Spouses are limited to taking courses atone of the four on-base higher learning institutions.STAPguidelines can be reviewed athttp://www.afas.org/body_stapelig.htm.• Online Tuition Assistance: Individualscan request tuition assistance from their deskor from home.Access education records viathe Air Force Portal at the Virtual EducationCenter link.For more information, review the stepby-stepguide at the Virtual EducationCenter.For more information on any of theseprograms, call 784-4220Volunteerof the week2nd Lt. Romeatrius MossSecond Lt. Romeatrius Moss hasbeen a key asset to the daily operationsof the Red Cross office. Duringthe past weeks, 2nd Lt. Moss has diligentlyupdated hard copy and computervolunteer records, and an e-maillist. Also, 2nd Lt. Moss is a volunteerat the vet clinic and has recently qualifiedto become a volunteer CPR andfirst aid instructor.VolunteerOpportunities• The Airman and Family ReadinessCenter -- Instructors are needed for thefollowing classes: Buraksan hike, biketour, and cooking classes -- Thai, French,German, Jamaican, Chinese and Filipino.For more information, contact the AFRCat 784-5440.• Thrift Shop -- Needs cashiers, consignmentclerks and a publicity coordinator.For more information, call 784-3435.• American Red Cross -- Volunteerneeded 5-10 hours per week in an administrativecapacity (data entry) forIntegrated Healthcare. For more information,call 784-2175.• Osan American Elementary School --Volunteers needed to fill several ParentTeacher Organization positions to includechairpersons for the following committees:Publicity, Fundraiser, SchoolEnrichment, and Volunteer Coordinator.For more information, call 784-5440.The Air Force Readiness Center and AirForce Aid Society can provide guidance on freechildcare for registered base volunteers.Korean language and cultureDescription: Above is the phrase “I'm hungry,” in Hangeul. The language isread from left to right and from top to bottom. Each block of characters representone syllable. Together they form the four-syllable word: “Bae-ko-pie-yo.”This phrase can also be used to ask someone if they are hungry: "Bae-ko-pieyo?"

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MiG Alley FlyerJuly 14, 2006SPORTSUseFitLinXXFitLinxx is a computerized system that helpstrack individual performance and improvements.For more information and instructionson how to get started, log ontoosan.fitlinxx.com.Harlem Globetrotters’ visitslam dunk for Team OsanBy Tech. Sgt. Michael O'Connor51st Fighter Wing Public AffairsThe Harlem Globetrotters -- theworld's most popular sports organization,beat the New York Nationals at theOsan Fitness Center Monday before acrowd of more than 700.The two-hour performance, part of a12-show tour through Guam, Hawaii,Japan and Korea, dazzled onlookerswith their on- and off-court theatrics thatinvolved many fans sitting in the audience.Some were invited out to centercourt to dance with Globie, theGlobetrotters' Mascot, a blue guy with aglobe for a head, while others sittingbehind the Globetrotters' bench weresplashed with a bucket of water."When we're on the court, peopleforget about everything else," saidJermaine Brown, a 6-foot-5-inch forwardfrom Chicago and graduate ofMinnesota State. Brown, in his first seasonwith the Globetrotters, said the fanshe's met at each performance have beengreat. "A smile on the face of a fanmeans a lot -- it's international," he said.Speaking of international, theGlobetrotters' 2006 World Tour caps theteam's 81st year on the road of performingaround the world. To date, the teamhas performed in 118 countries beforemore than 123 million people."To be a member of this team, a partof living history, to wear this red, whiteand blue jersey is very special," saidNate Lofton, a 6-foot-10-inch centerfrom New Orleans and graduate ofSoutheastern Louisiana, also playing inhis first year with the team. "Because ofyou all doin' what you all be doin', wecan do what we do."Since 1926, the Harlem Globetrottershave used their unique brand of basketballand ambassadorial good work to aidin breaking down barriers to bring peoplecloser together while popularizingsport as entertainment and ushering in astyle that today has become the standardthat in the early days, was uniquelyAfrican-American.Above: Michael Wilson, number 25, suspends from the rim duringthe Globetrotters’ game against the New York Nationals at the fitnesscenter Monday. Below: Kevin Daley, number 21, takes abreak from the basketball action and interacts with the crowd. TheGlobetrotters danced and entertained the crowd for more than twohours. Photos by Airman 1st Class Chad StrohmeyerSoftballStandingsNorthTeam W L731st AMS51st AMXS #151st CES #151st MXS51st CS #1607th ACOMS51st MOS607th COSAmerican Legue5444322230234455EastTeam W L51st AMXS #251st MDG #251st CES #251st LRS51st MUNS #2607th AIS #251st CS #251st SFS #25th RS607th ASG51st OSSDET 2 18th IS51st SVS35th ADA BDE303rd IS #251st MSS51st MDG #3National Legue8754422022424480Peak times at the gymFitness center staff recommends Osan members usethe facility during non-peak times to avoid waiting formachines or equipment. The busiest time for the fitnesscenter is 5 to 8 a.m. and 3:30 to 8 p.m.The facility is open 24 hours a day, seven days aweek to make it available to people working on allshifts. For more information, call the fitness center at784-5568.I.C.E.An Interactive Customer Evaluation is available forcomments to improve services at Osan. Provide feedbackby logging onto: http://ice.disa.mil or access thelink from the 51st Services Squadron home page athttp://www.51.services.com.See you on day 102 ...SouthTeam W L51st MUNS #1303rd IS #125th FS51st SFS #151st MDG #1621st ACS607th AIS #1DELTA 1/43Standings as of July 7765533110013432566WestTeam W L7666653111114350Water safety tips• Learn how to swim. The best thing anyone can do tostay safe in and around water is to learn how to swim.Always swim with a buddy; never swim alone.• Children should swim in supervised areas only.Floatation devices cannot replace adult supervision.• Obey all rules and posted signs.• Watch out for the “dangerous toos” – too tired, toocold, too far from safety, too much sun, too much strenuousactivity.• Don’t mix alcohol and swimming. Alcohol impairsyour judgment, balance, and coordination, affects yourswimming and diving skills, and reduces your body’sability to stay warm.• Pay attention to local weather conditions and forecasts.Stop swimming at the first indication of bad weather.• Know how to prevent, recognize and respond toemergencies.For more safety tips or information, contact the 51stFighter Wing safety office at 784-1842.