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Fini flightComplied from staff reports51st Fighter Wing Judge AdvocatePhoto by Maj. Douglas DeMaioBrig. Gen. Dana T. Atkins (left), 7th Air Force vice commander,is hosed down by 1st Lt. Kevin Walsh and Capt. Mark VanBrunt, both pilots in the 36th Fighter Squadron, after his finalflight. General Atkins now serves as Director of Operations atU.S. Pacific Command and was replaced at 7th AF by Brig.Gen. Marke Gibson.When commanders decide to impose nonjudicalpunishment, they have a variety oftypes of punishment from which to choose.For enlisted members, that list includes reductionin rank, forfeiture of pay, restriction (forexample, to the base, from the clubs), extraduties and a reprimand. At some Air Forcebases, correctional custody is also an option.Officer members could receive forfeiture ofpay, arrest in quarters, restriction and/or a reprimandas punishment. While the facts ofsome offenses appear similar, commanderstake into account the member's duty performance,attitude, potential and disciplinary history,such as previous counselings, reprimandsor nonjudicial punishment. These facts assistin determining an appropriate punishment.The following 22 Airmen received Articles 15during November 2005.A staff sergeant from the 51st CivilEngineer Squadron violated curfew and madea false official statement. Punishment wasrestriction to base and from base alcoholestablishments for 30 days, 15 days extra duty,and a reprimand.A staff sergeant from the 51st CES wascharged with indecent assault. Punishmentwas restriction to base and from base alcoholestablishments for 30 days, 30 days extra duty,and a reprimand.A senior airman from the 51st CES failedto report for duty and was incapacitated, unfitto perform his duties. Punishment was suspendedreduction to airman 1st class, restrictionto base and from base alcohol establishmentsfor 10 days, and 10 days extra duty.An airman 1st class from the 51st CES violatedcurfew and was drinking under the legalage of 21 years. Punishment was reduction tothe grade of airman.A senior airman from the 51stCommunications Squadron wrongfully used acontrolled substance. Punishment was reductionto the grade of airman 1st class and a reprimand.A senior airman from the 51st CS wasderelict in the performance of assigned dutiesand signed a false document. Punishment wasreduction to the grade of airman 1st class, 14days extra duty, and a reprimand.A staff sergeant from the 51st MaintenanceSquadron committed an indecent act.Punishment was suspended reduction to seniorairman, forfeiture of $500 pay, and a reprimand.A staff sergeant from the 51st MunitionsSquadron committed two counts of assaultand was drunk and disorderly. Punishmentwas suspended reduction to senior airman,forfeiture of $750 pay per month for twomonths, restriction to base and from basealcohol establishments for 60 days, and a reprimand.A staff sergeant from the 51st MUNS violatedcurfew and made a false official statement.Punishment was suspended reductionto senior airman, forfeiture of $500 pay,restriction to base and from base alcoholestablishments for 30 days, and a reprimand.A senior airman from the 51st MUNScommitted an assault and was drunk and disorderly.Punishment was reduction to airman1st class, suspended forfeiture of $500,restriction to base and from base alcoholestablishments for 60 days.A senior airman from the 51st MUNS violatedcurfew, was disrespectful to an NCO anddrunk and disorderly. Punishment was reductionto airman, with reduction below airmanNEWSPandemic flu part 3:Quarantine and other measuresCompiled from Staff Reports1st class suspended, forfeiture of $500,restriction to base and from base alcoholestablishments for 45 days, and 45 days extraduty.An airman from the 51st MUNS committedan assault and was drunk and disorderly.Punishment was suspended forfeitures of$692 pay, restriction to base and from basealcohol establishments for 60 days, and a reprimand.A senior airman from the 51st SecurityForces Squadron failed to maintain sufficientfunds in a banking account to cover approximately$6,000 written in checks. Punishmentwas suspended reduction to airman 1st class,suspended forfeitures of $500 pay for twomonths, restriction to base for 45 days, and 45days extra duty.A senior airman from the 51st SFS assaultedan Air Force member and was drunk anddisorderly. Punishment was reduction to airman1st class, restriction to base and frombase alcohol establishments for 60 days.An airman 1st class from the 51st SFS wasfound sleeping while posted as sentinel.Punishment was reduction to airman, 14 daysextra duty, and a reprimand.An airman 1st class from the 51st SFS wasThis is the third in a series of columns by theHeadquarters Pacific Air Forces surgeon and hisstaff, to provide information to PACAF personneland their families on pandemic influenza. Thisweek's article discusses disease containmentmeasures. Prior articles can be found at thePACAF news website,http://www2.hickam.af.mil/pacaf/news/index.htmAs the world continues to prepare for a possibleflu pandemic, experts agree that the initialresponse to the emergence of a new influenza subtypethat spreads easily between people ("sustainedhuman-to-human transmission") shouldfocus on containing the virus at its source.Disease containment measures are an excellentway of preventing the spread of communicablediseases, as was seen in 2003 with the SevereAcute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) outbreak.Some of the disease containment measures used tobring SARS under control included screening peoplefor illness at airports or other public facilities,quarantining people exposed to SARS, and isolatingpatients infected with it.Though quarantine and isolation may seem tobe similar concepts, they are actually very differentdisease-containment measures. Isolation centerson a person who is already ill with the goal ofpreventing that patient from inadvertently infectingothers. In most instances, isolation occurs in ahospital where patients receive the medical carethey need and where proper air ventilation andpersonal protective measures (such as protectivemasks) are available until the patient recovers. Insome circumstances, such as when the number ofpatients exceeds the capacity of the medical facilities,an entire building may be set aside for isolatedpatients to provide the needed space. This limitsthe spread of the disease.Quarantine, on the other hand, separates peoplewho are not ill but who have been exposed (orthought to have been exposed) to a particular illness,thus keeping them from potentially spreadingdisease. While some contagious diseases, such asSARS, can be spread widely after the patient startsshowing signs and symptoms of illness, theinfluenza virus starts being spread by patientsabout a day or so before symptoms actuallyappear. Therefore, people under quarantine areobserved for a period of time so that doctors candetect illness early, provide preventive medicationsif necessary, and expedite medical care if illnessdevelops. Quarantine also protects the communityby preventing exposure from someonewho may be contagious but not yet showing symptoms.The length of quarantine is usually twice theperiod of time required for an exposed person todevelop the symptoms indicating illness.Quarantine can be implemented in several differentways. Quarantines can be done on a large orsmall scale and can be voluntary or mandatory.There are home quarantines, where close contactsof the patient (such as family members, co-workers,schoolmates) remain in their home for a periodof time to ensure they don't become ill. Thereare also mandatory quarantines, such as when passengerson a plane remain in a designated facilityfor a period of time before resuming travel.In addition to isolation and quarantine, thereare other useful disease-containment strategiesthat may be implemented, such as restriction ofSee Flu, Page 4Osan Airmen receive nonjudicial punishmentTwenty-two Airmenreceive Articles 15in NovemberMiG Alley FlyerJan. 13, 20063drinking under the legal age of 21 years andwas derelict in the performance of assignedduties by wrongfully possessing alcohol in thedormitory and leaving duties without authority.Punishment was reduction to airman,restriction to base and from base alcoholestablishments for 14 days, and 14 days extraduty.An airman 1st class from the 51st SFS wasderelict in the performance of assigned duties.Punishment was reduction to airman and suspended14 days extra duty.An airman 1st class from the 51st SFS wasdrinking under the legal age of 21 years.Punishment was reduction to airman, restrictionto base and from base alcohol establishmentsfor 14 days, and suspended 14 daysextra duty.An airman 1st class from the 51st SFS wasfound sleeping at work and failed to maintainthe airman's dormitory room within Air Forcestandards. Punishment was reduction to airman,restriction to base for 15 days, and 15days extra duty.An airman from the 51st SFS failed toreport to duty at the prescribed time.Punishment was reduction to airman basic,restriction to base and from base alcohol facilitiesfor 45 days and 14 days extra duty.A staff sergeant from the 607th Air andSpace Communications Squadron failed toreport to mandatory physical training andfailed to maintain sufficient funds in a bankingaccount to cover approximately $1500 writtenin checks. Punishment was suspended reductionto senior airman, forfeiture of $400 payper month for two months, restriction to basefor 30 days, and a reprimand.A senior airman from the 607th CombatCommunications Squadron failed to obey anorder and was drunk and disorderly.Punishment was reduction to airman 1st class,restriction to Camp Humphreys for 15 days,and 15 days extra duty.

NEWSThunderbirds need volunteersDemo team seekingeight support specialtiesBy Staff Sgt. Josh ClendenenThunderbirds Public AffairsThe United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron islooking for professionals to join an elite team known worldwidefor precision flying and community involvement.Volunteers are needed in eight career fields."The Thunderbirds have more than 34 career fields representedin the squadron," said Chief Master Sgt. Ted Field, chiefenlisted manager of the Thunderbirds. "We have a job for justabout everyone out there."The Air Force Specialty Codes needed are 2A3X2 Avionics,2A3X3B Crew Chief, 2A6X3 Egress, 2A6X4 Fuels, 2A6X6Electro/Environmental, 2A7X3 Structures, 3N0X1 PublicAffairs, 3V0X1 Graphic Artist and 8F000 First Sergeant."Even if (a) career field is not listed, we are accepting applications,"Chief Field said. "Anyone can submit an applicationfor a job in one of the (34) career fields we have. We'll keep theapplication on file for six months, and if a job comes open wewill look at the applications we have and we'll try to fill themwith those."One of the common misconceptions about the Thunderbirdsis the team is gone all the time."We do travel across the United States and in some casesTobacco useBy Master Sgt. Cheryl L. Toner51st Fighter Wing Public AffairsSmoking in the hospitalDear Action Desk:Recently I had to go to the hospital because of a badcold. While I was sitting in the waiting room, it seemedthat everyone had to light up a cigarette.I have sinus trouble and smoke irritates my sinuses.This, combined with my cold and having to breathe amaximum amount of smoke, really inflamed my sinuses.I am sure there are other people bothered by smoke, socan a "No Smoking" policy be put into effect at the hospital?NonsmokerDear Nonsmoker:According to Maj. Norwood C. Dunn, HospitalAdministrator, "There have been several attempts fromthe Office of the Air Force Surgeon General to eliminatesmoking in Air Force medical facilities. These attemptshave been met with many complaints concerning rightsand privileges of individuals." Just prior to receiving thecomplaint, the "Please No Smoking" signs in the hospitalwaiting room had been removed. However, these signsare being replaced.This "Action Desk" item was sent to the wing commanderand published in the Jan. 10, 1973, edition of"The Defender," the peninsula-wide base newspaper.The Defender, at that time, was also the Osan ABbase newspaper.During the same time, Nixon was the 37thpresident, bell bottom pants were the rage,and an Arab oil embargo caused energyprices to skyrocket. While some thingswere bound to change -- like a newpresident every four or eight years --some things needed to change -- likethe prevailing philosophy at the timeacross the world," Chief Field said. "But we're not gone all thetime. We have a good amount of time at home, but we do travel."During the season, a typical week begins on Thursday whenthe team travels to its show site. Pilots fly their aircraft andsupport personnel typically travel in a C-17. As soon as the jetstouch down, technicians recover their aircraft and perform postflighttasks. Meanwhile, public affairs prepares for enlistmentand re-enlistment ceremonies, media interviews and orientationflights.Communications specialists videotape the arrival and landing.The advance pilot, having arrived the day before, briefs theteam on subjects including transportation and the weather.Friday is usually a practice day, giving the Thunderbirdpilots an opportunity to become familiar with the terrain andlocal landmarks. Crew chiefs and their assistants attend to preflighttasks.After the practice flight, the team meets with members ofthe community whose special needs might prevent them fromattending a crowded show. On Saturday and Sunday, the teamflies its full show and meets with the crowd to sign autographsfor 20 minutes.On Monday, the team heads back to Nellis AFB, Nev., thengoes back to work Tuesday."It seems really busy, and to some extent it is, but the peopleyou get to meet with on the road make it all worthwhile,"Chief Field said."The bottom line is an assignment to the Thunderbirds isthe chance of a lifetime," the chief said.For information on the application process, visit www.airforce.com/thunderbirds.Old rules up in smokeregarding smoking. Well, that, and bell bottoms.Fashion aside, the Department of Defense has goneto great lengths to encourage and provide help to peoplewho want to quit smoking. A recent study of the costsassociated with tobacco use Air Force active dutyAirman revealed a $107 million bill, according to AirForce Pamphlet 36-2241V2. Increased healthcare needsand a decrease in work production were the two majorfactors cited in the 2005 pamphlet.The $107 million price tag, according to the pamphlet,could buy 141 new T-38's yearly, or pay for about3,570 people to join the Air Force. Considering the costto purchase tobacco, if an airman basic smoked one packa day, he could spend an entire months' pay over a year.And this is 2005 pay -- not 1973 pay.While cost is not the issue, the Air Force's goal is forAirmen to have optimal health and good fitness. Bothare considered "force multipliers and are critical to themilitary mission," according to AFPAM 36-2241V2. Inlayman's terms, not only does it cause cancer, but also itmeans Airmen may suffer in an increase in both injuriesand healing time.Help is available, of course. Instead of providingAirmen cigarettes in their MREs -- as was the case duringVietnam and earlier -- the Air Force offers smokingcessation classes. At Osan, the classes are offeredmonthly, last four weeks and meet every Tuesday night."New Year's resolutions typically fill up the classes,"said Tech. Sgt. Hamlet Sancho, NCO in charge of theHealth and Wellness Center. "As the year goes on, participationdwindles."According to Senior Airman Tamama Rinker, diettherapist, the HAWC also aids quitters by offering "LifeAfter Nicotine" counseling. However, Osan's 22.3 percentsuccess rate is slightly below the Air Force average,according to Sergeant Sancho.Anyone who wants to put the butts down should callthe Osan AB Health and Wellness Center at DSN 784-3208.MiG Alley FlyerJan. 13, 2006Top ChargerName and rank:Spc. KatrinaMount-CampbellUnit:Headquarters &HeadquartersBattery, 1-43 ADABN, 35th ADABDEHometown:St. Charles, Mo.Family: singleHow long onstation: twoyearsJob title: SupplySpecialistMost rewarding job aspect: Constantly learningnew things and meeting new peopleGoals: To get a degree in nursingHobbies: SingingWhat motivates my winning attitude? GodFavorite TV shows: Smallville and AliasFavorite movie: The NotebookFavorite performer: Alicia KeysFavorite sports team: Detroit Red WingsFavorite food: Filipino food, especially LumpiaFavorite book: Romance novelsI'm proudest of: My motherPeople I admire most: My mother, Alicia Keys,and my fellow soldiersMy best asset is: My smileBest day of my life: When I saw my father cry atmy basic training graduationPet peeve: Un-cleanlinessWhat I like most about Korea: The Korean andAmerican friends I have made hereSupervisor comments: Spc. Katrina Mount-Campbell is an outstanding Soldier. She is notonly a tough, technically and tactically proficientSoldier, she is also known throughout the Batteryfor her wit, smile, fine sense of humor and beautifulsinging voice. Her positive spirit lifts the spiritsof all in the Battery. She is a team player, and aSoldier who can always be relied upon.Hardcopy year-end pay,tax statements releasedARLINGTON, Va. -- Military servicemembers,military retirees and annuitants, and federal civilianemployees paid by the Defense Finance andAccounting Service can expect to receive their 2005tax statements beginning this month.DFAS customers with myPay access will be ableto retrieve their tax statements electronically up tothree weeks sooner than those relying on regular maildelivery. myPay is DFAS' secure Web-based payinformation system. One of the many benefits ofmyPay is the ability to receive tax statements electronically,saving time and avoiding risks associatedwith identity theft. myPay has a series of securitymeasures with layers of defense against identity theft.The secure technology provided to myPay customersmeets or exceeds security requirements in privateindustry worldwide.Current myPay account holders who have forgottentheir personal identification number (PIN), aswell as new users can request a new PIN on themyPay Web site (https://mypay.dfas.mil). myPayusers who have an official pre-registered e-mailaddress provided by affiliated services such as ArmyKnowledge Online or Air Force White Pages, or whohave entered a secure e-mail address in the myPay E-mail Settings page can receive their new PIN via e-mail. All others will receive their new PIN via mail inapproximately 10 working days from the date ofrequest.5

6MiGAlley FlyerJan. 13, 2006FEATURE2005Year in reviewBy Tech. Sgt. Jim Fisher51st Fighter Wing Public AffairsTeam Mustang's crucial role in the stability of theKorean Peninsula and East Asia was demonstrated repeatedlyduring 2005, and its readiness to fight at the drop ofa recall was tested again and again.A very eventful year began with intensive preparationsfor an Operational Readiness Inspection, and was markedby visits by distinguished visitors and punctuated by successfulevaluations of its readiness."We did a tremendous job in a number of areas, butmost importantly, we maintained readiness at all times,"said Brig. Gen. Joe Reynes, 51st Fighter Wing commander."We repeatedly demonstrated our ability to fullyengage the enemy at a moment's notice. We made a vitalcontribution to the peace and security of the Republic ofKorea and stability in this area of the world."Team Mustang began making an impact from the getgo, with 24 Osan Red Horse Airmen deployed to Utapao,Thailand, to assist with Tsunami relief and recoveryefforts when the New Year rang in. Most of TeamMustang was focused on the coming ORI and frequentexercises kept Osan firing on all cylinders through April.February brought an outstanding unit award for the periodof Oct. 1, 2002 through Sept. 30, 2004. An excellent ratingin a 2003 ORI was among the 51st Fighter Wing'saccomplishments. Now they were working toward similarresults in April.While they kept a blistering exercise pace, TeamMustang hosted Pacific Air Forces Commander Gen. PaulHester, and opened the first of three new dormitories,Buildings 1460 and 1462, in March. The 731st then successfullyrelocated the passenger terminal in less than 48hours March 20 and 21. The effort, with significant contributionsfrom the 51st Civil Engineer andCommunications Squadrons, turned Building 920 into aterminal overnight, in time for PAX arriving on the nextPatriot Express March 22.Osan would earn another Excellent rating in April,meeting all challenges posed by the PACAF IG team inthe ORI.The month of May brought a best-in-PACAF awardfor Turumi Lodge, and the 51st Logistics ReadinessSquadron took the 2004-'05 Commanders Trophy, amassing435 points from intramural sports competitionthroughout the year. The new Postal Service Center alsoopened in May.Another new facility ushered in June, as the LRSunveiled their new Vehicle Maintenance Facility. TMOalso joined in, cutting the ribbon on their new traffic managementoffice.On July 8, the installation underwent possibly its mostsignificant transformation, saying goodbye to outgoingCommander Brig. Gen. Maury Forsyth while welcomingGeneral Reynes. The new commander soon led TeamMustang into their first PENCERE since the ORI, kickingoff a series of thorough, innovative exercises. To roundout the month, the 731st received an Outstanding rating ina Logistics Standardization Evaluation ProgramInspection.In August, former Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff,Gen. Richard B. Myers visited.Construction on three new family housing towersbegan in September, before more major DVs came callingin October. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld visitedas a parade of senior military leaders visited Osan in connectionwith the Seoul Air Show. New Mexico Gov. BillRichardson also came through Osan en route to a diplomaticvisit to North Korea.The DV of all DVs then came to Osan in November,as President George W. Bush addressed troops at Osanafter taking part in the Asian Pacific EconomicConference in Busan. The president, accompanied byFirst Lady Laura Bush and Secretary of StateCondoleezza Rice, thanked and encouraged more than5,000 people in the Black Cat Hangar.The year finished with a holiday season tree lightingin front of the base theater, which base officials have beendressing up for months to create a town square atmosphere.General Reynes said that Team Mustang will drawupon the very successful year when meeting challenges in2006."After what we accomplished in 2005, I am convincedwe can handle whatever comes our way this year," thegeneral said. "Our confidence should be high, like ourcommitment to readiness. Our most important challengewill be to be ready at all times to take the fight to theenemy. We have an opportunity to sharpen are swordagain next week with the coming PENCERE. Here's toanother year of excellence, Mustangs!"uFebruary -- Dorms open uApril -- ORI uMay -- Post office opens uJuly -- 51 FW change of command uOctober -- SECDEF visits uNovembe

MiG Alley FlyerJan. 13, 20067HistoricalPerspectives30 yearslaterBy Tech. Sgt. Jim Fisher51st Fighter Wing Public AffairsPhotos by 51st Fighter WingVisual Informationand Public Affairsmber -- Cougars are champions uNovember -- President Bush visitsPerspective is reality, or so the sayinggoes. The first installment of thisseries, "Historical Perspectives," aimsto shine the light of reality on life atOsan by pulling the rusty chain danglingfrom a bare bulb in the historian'sstoreroom. Examining the eventsof the day from years past offers perspectiveon what's going on today atOsan. Some things arevery different, some things are the same, and the differences vary from humorous to sad.The Air Force has always been about progress, and a look at the Defender, Osan's newspaperin 1976, offers irrefutable proof.Here is a sampling of the headlines from 30 years ago this week:T-Birds to leave 'nests;' ROKAF jets to replace 'emIn the Jan. 16, 1976 edition of the Defender, the front page resembles the Mig AlleyFlyer's emphasis on the operational mission. Just below a story about the nation'sBicentennial Celebration is an operational piece on the 51st Composite Wing (Tactical)'stransition from using T-33s Shooting Stars in fighter target support to Republic of Korea AirForce F-5s and F-4s. The T-33, or T-bird, which they could no longer get parts for, weremanufactured in 1956 and 1958.Command OKs two-year tour for someTrying to bring more continuity, or "increased management stability to U.S. Air Forceoperations here," Pacific Air Forces approved accompanied, two-year tours for a limitednumber of key staff and command positions at Osan. Billets now accompanied included the51st Composite Wing commander, vice commander and deputy commanders for operations,maintenance, and resource management, along with many squadron commanders and thebase civil engineer. Possibly trying to quell worries about long lines at service facilities andoperations, Maj. Gen. Don D. Pittman, the 314th Air Division commander said, "This smallnumber of dependents will not place any undue burden on the current facilities at Osan. Wefully expect to provide the same level of service to our military personnel as we do now."51st Fighter Wing officials are currently working to ensure the number of accompaniedbillets are used to ensure continuity - or "corporate memory" in the 1976 vernacular.Hotline: join spouse couple not togetherThe Hotline, a precursor to today's action line, was answered by 51st COMPWCommander Col. Vernon H. Sanrock. He received an inquiry about a man on a join-spouseassignment (that's what they were called back then) not being billeted with his wife.When the first letter writer asked the general "is this fair?"Osan's "Wing King" said whatmany of unaccompanied folks have thought during our tours here. "Yes, I think it is fair.Most of the people here have their families back in the states." After reminding the man tobe grateful, he went on to elaborate on applicable regulations and pending resolution of thesituation.In Tribute to Martin Luther KingA tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King was also published that week. It detailed observancesheld for Dr. King Jan. 15. The ceremony was headed up by 51 COMPWG EqualOpportunity and Treatment NCO Tech. Sgt. Ralph Pagan. The commemoration of Dr. King'slife and work included a "March of Remembrance” from the chapel and a memorial servicein Chapel One.Team Mustang got together to celebrate and remember the life and work of Dr. KingWednesday at the officer's club, as Chief Master Sgt. Bernice Belcer addresses the importanceof keeping his dream alive.Mistake turns evening of fun into nightmareOsan had problems with alcoholic-related incidents in 1976. This story covered the courtmartial of an NCO who was convicted of negligent homicide for running over a Korean manon a bicycle while driving drunk off base. The story focused on the NCO coming to termswith his mistake and gratefully accepting his sentence, six months confinement at hard laborand reduction in rank by one grade. Pretty lenient by today's standards. An Airmen todaywould possibly face prosecution in a Korean court and certainly no less than a bad conductdischarge for a similar offense - and many years behind bars.Basketball: eternally popularBasketball was a popular Osan pastime as it is today. There was a full slate of intramuralgames underway, though the highest scoring output came in a contest between the the 51stCivil Engineer Squadron and 51st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron - 43-41. Not exactly theabove-the-rim offensive output of last weekend's varsity contests with Kunsan. Scores werein the 40s at halftime.

8MiGAlley FlyerJan. 13, 2006MUSTANG LIFEChapelActivitiesView Chapel Cablecast on Channel 14CatholicWeekdays: Mass 11:30 a.m.Saturday: Reconciliation 4 p.m.; Mass 5 p.m.Sunday: Mass 9:45 a.m.ProtestantSunday: Liturgical 8:15 a.m., Traditional: 11:15a.m., Praise and Worship, 5 p.m.; Inspirational11a.m.(At high school)Seventh DayAdventistEnglish and KoreanServices. For serviceinformation, call FredCerne at 784-2521.784-5000JewishShabbat service is held the last Friday of the monthfrom 6 to 7 p.m. in the Osan Chapel Sanctuary. Formore information, call 784-5000. Yongsan Chapel,Friday 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.Eastern OrthodoxFor information on Orthodox Christian servicesand activities, call Lt. Col. Christine Ashenfelterat 784-6575.Church of ChristSunday Worship, 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. at theElementary schoolUnited Pentecostal ChurchSunday Service, 1:30 p.m. at the ChapelMuslimFriday 12:45 p.m. Sunday 2 p.m.,Chapel AnnexEarth based/Pagan CircleSaturday at 6:30 p.m.,Chapel Annex, Room 3Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsSunday at 9 a.m.,Songtan Chapel,For service information,call Michael Sargent at665-6458.ReligiousactivitiesFather Paul’s churchThe Base Chapel has a church building trip toFather Paul’s Church, tomorrow. Trip leaves thechapel at 7 a.m. and arrives back on base at 6p.m. For more information, contact Staff. Sgt.Brian Baumgartl at brian.baumgartl@osan.af.mil.Community visitationThe Base Chapel visits Little Sisters of the Poor, aretirement community, Jan. 21 from 9 a.m. to 5p.m. For more informaion, contact the chapel at784-5000.Family SupportCenter eventsDSN 784-5440Ballroom Adventue Trip isSaturday from 1 to 8 p.m.Space Festival/COEX malltrip is tomorrow from 9 a.m. to5:30 p.m.Indian Cooking is Tuesdayfrom 5:30 to 8 p.m.International Friendship Clubmeets Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m.Eat to Fight Tonight Cookingclass is Thursday from 5:30 to 8p.m.Savings and Investment classmeets Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m.VA Benefits Briefing is Fridayfrom 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.EducationopportunitiesDSN 784-4220University of Maryland: Registration for the University ofMaryland Term III courses runs through Jan. 20 in Bldg 787,Rm 8. Term III runs from Jan. 23 to March 18. For moreinformation,call 784-6786.Central Texas College: Register for Central Texas CollegeTerm III courses through Jan. 20 in Bldg 787, Rm 9. Term IIIis from Jan. 23 to March 18. For more information, please call784-5681.Air War College: Students enrolled in the 15th Edition nonresidentprogram must have all course requirements completedby Dec. 1. Please call 784-4220 to schedule your exam.Earn a Masters degree: The University of Phoenix offersaccredited graduate programs in Management, HumanResources Management, and Education. Call 784-5664.Airman Education and Commissioning (AECP): Thenext application deadline to apply to AECP is March 1.Completed applicationsmust beturned at theEducation Officeby Jan. 25.Application informationcan befound athttp://www.afoats.af.mil/AFR-OTC/EnlistedCommissioning/. C C A FDeadline: To beconsidered anApril 2006CommunityCollege of the AirForce graduate,CCAF mustreceive transcriptsthat completedegree requirementsNLTFebruary 24th.U.S.Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Bennie J. Davis IIIOfficer Training SchoolGet more information on how to apply to OTS and applicationdeadlines at http://www.rs.af.mil/rsoc/. Click on the BOT BoardSchedule link for deadlines and the Fiscal 2005 Active Duty BOTGuide link for application procedures.Today -- Lunch: Vegetablesoup, corn beef, pineapplechicken, yankee pot roast.Dinner: Seafood Newburg,beef and corn pie, roastturkey.Saturday -- Lunch: Bakedfish, Hungarian goulash, barbecuedchicken.Dinner: Baked chicken,Swedish meatballs, creoleshrimp.Sunday -- Lunch: Stir Frybeef with broccoli, turkeynuggets, loin strip steak.Dinner:Oven fried fish,Financial managementA Money Management class is tomorrow from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at theFamily Support Center. This class teaches money management skills necessaryfor those who are living on their own as well as for people with families. For moreinformation, call 784-5440.Cantonese spareribs, grilledmustard chicken breast.Monday -- Lunch: Chilimac, cannelloni beef, southernfried chicken.Dinner: Pot roast, bakedstuffed fish, roast pork loin.Tuesday -- Lunch: CountryCaptain chicken, meat loaf,turkey ala king.Dinner: Teriyaki chicken, vealparmesan, baked fish.Wednesday -- Lunch:Lemon-herb chicken, barbecuespareribs, stuffed porkchops.Please have a transcript sent from your college/universitydirectly to CCAF/DFRS; 130 Maxwell Blvd; Maxwell AFB,AL 36112-6613.CLEP/DANTES Testing: College level equivalency examscan be taken at the Education Office on Mondays,Wednesdays, and Fridays at 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. orTuesdays and Thursdays at 8:30 a.m.. View a list of the availableexams and study guides via the AF Portal at the VirtualEducation center. Stop by or call the Education Office at 784-4220 to schedule. From Jan. 23 to 27, testing services at theEducation Office will be conducted Jan. 26 at 8:30 a.m . andJan. 27 Jan 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.Spouses Tuition Assistance Program (STAP): Commandsponsored spouses are eligible to receive $1500 annually intuition assistance. Spouses are limited to taking courses at oneof the four on-base higher learning institutions. STAP guidelinescan be reviewed at http://www.afas.org/body_stapelig.htm. Visit or call the Education Office at784-4220 for more information.University of Oklahoma offers a non-thesis master's degreein Human Relations. In-resident courses are held on base witha flexible, accelerated format taught by highly knowledgeableinstructors from main campus. To learn more about this program,please call 784-4406 or e-mail aposan@ou.edu.Civilian PersonnelManagement Training DSN784-5887The Civilian Personnel Flight will conduct Local NationalCivilian Personnel Management Training on Thursday from 8to 11:30 a.m. in the Base Education Center, Bldg 788, room 26.The agenda includes Supervisor’s personnel managementresponsibilities, position classification and wage administration,recruitment and in-service placement, detail, reductionin-force,training and employee development, time and attendancereport, on-the-job injury, leave administration, disciplinaryactions, grievances and appeals, performance appraisals,incentive awards, emergency-essential program, labor-managementrelations, understanding of Korean employees, andhow to become an effective supervisor. Military and U.S.civilian personnel who supervise Korean employees are invitedto attend this training. To sign up, e-mail your name, rankDining facility weekly menusPhoto illustration by Tech. Sgt. Jim FisherDinner: Barbecued hamsteak, turkey and noodles,beef ball stroganoff.Thursday -- Lunch: Roastpork loin, jaeger with mushroomsauce, cornish hen.Dinner: Herbed baked chicken,stuffed cabbage rolls,southern fried catfish.Hours:Weekdays: Breakfast, 5:30 to8 a.m.; lunch, 10:30 a.m. to 1p.m.; dinner, 4 to 6:30 p.m.;midnight meal,11:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.Weekends/holidays:Breakfast, 7 to 10 a.m.; Lunch,10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Dinner, 4to 6:30 p.m.;midnight meal,10:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.

MiG Alley FlyerMUSTANG LIFE Jan. 13, 2006 9Photo by Master Sgt. Alexander RayGas Mask Fit TestingBioenvironmental will have a mass gas mask fit test on Wednesdayfrom 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the base theater. For more information, contactBioenvironmental Engineering at 784-2623.Stress management DSN 784-5010Stress management classes are scheduled for Mondays from9 to 10:30 a.m. in Building 768. Learn about the body’s responseto stress, the relaxation response, job problems and more. Call784-5010 for more information.5/6 ClubOsan’s 5/6 Club will hold an enlisted combat dining-in June 10.Volunteers are needed for set-up, teardown, fundraising andeverything in between. To get involved, call or email Staff Sgt.Valorie Whitehill, Staff Sgt. Jelira Stahl 784-1133.VFW PostAll active duty, retired, DOD personnel and guests are invited tovisit the Song Tan VFW Post 10216 located downstairs of thePacific Hotel. People can view every aircraft flown in theKorean War and other memorabilia. The post is open Monday-Fridays from 4 p.m. to midnight and Saturdays, Sundays andholidays from 1 p.m. to midnight.Angermanagement DSN 784-5010Anger management classes are offeredTuesdays, from 10:30 to 12 a.m. To registercall Life Skills at 784-5010, or e-mail kristina.gasaway@osan.af.mil..MLK dayMartin Luther King, Jr's Birthday, Jan. 16 isa legal holiday for U.S. civilian employees andthe liberal leave policy is in effect for KoreanNational non-essential civilian employees.Supervisors should ensure the time and attendancecard for employees who wish to be offthat day are properly coded to reflect theappropriate leave code, i.e. annual leave, etc.Organizations with KN civilian employeesthat require supervision must ensure adequatesupervision is available.If an office is going to be closed, KN civilianemployees can be required to take annualleave but management must provide them witha 24-hour advance notice. For more information,contact Mr. Kim, Song Won or Ms. Kim,Son I of the Civilian Personnel Flight, 784-4434 or 784-8177.AlcoholicsAnonymous 010-2660-0638Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. daily.For more information, call 010-2660-0638.FSC Closure DSN 784-5440The Family Support Center will be closedJan. 16 in observance of Dr. Martin L. King,Jr.’s Birthday. The office hours of operation isMonday - Friday from 0730 - 1700.Space FestivalA Space Festival is at the War MemorialMuseum tomorrow from 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Thisfestival provides people with an opportunity to explore the learninghands-on activity zones at the museum. This museum has theworld's largest war memorial, displaying more than 8,000 warrelics used from ancient times to today.Survivor Benefit PlanOne decision people need to make before retirement involvesparticipation in the Survivor Benefit Plan. Contact your SBPCounselor, to get the facts about the SBP before making up yourmind. For more info Master Sgt. Caroline Beckett at 784-4636.Outstanding PerformersCongratulations to Airman 1st Class Aaron Gilliland, 51stCivil Engineer Squadron, Airman 1st Class Joshua Kearns, 51stAircraft Maintenance Squadron, Staff Sgt. Gerald Shea, 51stAircraft Maintenance Squadron and Staff Sgt. Gerald Stevens,Det. 1, 33rd Rescue Squadron for scoring a 90% or better ontheir Career Development Course end-of-course exam inDecember.Volunteer ofthe WeekMrs. Debbie StottlemyerAmerican Red CrossMrs. Stottlemyer volunteers for AmericanRed Cross, Health and Wellness Center, andFamily Support Center.Volunteer activityShe has contributed more than 250 volunteerhours since September. She planned andcoordinated the recent Red Cross CommunityOpen House and designed an informationbrochure and a brief showcasing all aspects ofARC’s community activities.VounteeropportunitiesVolunteers are need for ... Youth Center: This involves helping students withtheir homework at the Youth Center, Monday -Thursday, 3-4 p.m. Volunteers are needed Tuesdaysand Thursdays, 4-6 p.m. for sports activities, Call784-4607. American Red Cross: Anyone interested in volunteeringin the medical and dental area, coordinateplacement with Will Solis, 784-1855 or StephaniePotter, 784-2175. Legal Office: Volunteers are needed for theVolunteer Income Tax Association program.Volunteers will be provided free income tax preparationand filing training. Contact Tech. Sgt. JosephFlemming or Capt. Mulghetta Sium at 784-4131. Post Office:The post office needs volunteers tohelp sort mail. Call 784-1014 or 784-1189.The 4th Quarter Team Mustang volunteer nominationpackages are due to the family support centerby Jan. 20.To become a registered volunteer, contactJocelynn LaShier, 51st Mission Support SquadronFamily Support Center, at 784-5440.Korean language and cultureDescription: Above is the phrase “I'm full,” in Hangeul. Each block of charactersrepresent one syllable. In the first syllable block above, the first consonant“B” is seen in light gray. The vowel “a” is in dark gray. This first syllable blockforms the sound “Bay.” In blocks with three letters, the last consonent is inblack. The process is the same for the following blocks as described in the firstblock. Together they form the four-syllable word: “Bae-bohl-luh-yo.”

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MiG Alley FlyerJan. 13, 2006SPORTSThisyear, make a fitness resolutionThis program provides everyone theopportunity to transform their bodies bytaking measurable steps to lose inchesand body fat. Result: a healthier lifestyle!Call the Osan Fitness Center784-5568Fit tip: etiquetteCut offs, jeans, open toeshoes, and any form of the militaryuniform are not authorizedwhile using the Osan FitnessCenter.Defenders grab three from WolfpackBy Tech. Sgt. Jim Fisher51st Fighter Wing Public AffairsWith one trophy already in the team trophy case for the2005-'06 basketball season, Osan's ladyDefenders got back to business lastweekend, taking on Kunsanin a pair of contests atthe Osan FitnessMen’s scoresSaturdayOsan 77-75SundayOsan 82-78Women’s scoresSaturdayKunsan 68-51SundayOsan 55-54Center.A near capacity crowd watched the Defenders come upshort Saturday, losing 51-68. Though the game was even formuch of the contest, Kunsan pulled away with a combinationof outside shooting and rebounding that halted the Osanoffense. Undaunted, Osan came back strong Sunday, wrestlinga 55-54 win away from the Wolfpack and sending them backto the bus with a defeat.The "gutsy" performance was lauded by Head Coach BillReaves, whose team improved to 5-1 in league play, and 18-5on the season. He said the effort was necessary due to theabsence of key post players Tammy Sappa and Erica James."I think they played with a lot of heart," Coach Reavessaid. "With the injuries we had and people out on midtour,they put it all on the line to come back [to win] inthe second game. I thought they did superb given the factthat we didn't have an inside presence."Coach Reaves said the Osan coaching staff hadimpressed upon Defender reserved that this was their chanceto step up."They came off the bench and accepted those roles. Wesaid, 'you got to step up,' and they did exactly what we askedthem to do," the coach said.Point guard LaNitra Higgins paced the team inboth games scoring 16 points each day, withJennifer Jackson joining her Saturday with17, and Stephanie Holt knocking down14 Sunday. Higgins led the team inassists Saturday with 7, also dishing out 4Sunday.The Lady Defenders had somehiccups in the schedule, with apending Army exercise cancelinggames slated for this weekend atCamp Casey. While exhibitiongames may still be scheduled, theylook to get back in action againstCamp Humphreys Feb. 4 at thefitness center.The men's varsity teamscored a sweep againstKunsan Saturday andSunday, winning by scores of77-75 and 82-78. After playing intwo consecutive tournaments over theholiday break, the Defenders were able toimprove their League record to 8-1 in the Post-Level Basketball Program. That's good enoughfor a share of first place with Camp Casey, also at8-1.The Defenders had no problem draining theirshots, according to Head Coach Tony Jones,while also adding defense in the clutch."This is something that we've beentrying to do all year long -- how to playteam defense, help defense, communicate,the whole entire game," Coach Jones said. "It showed thatthey communicated a lot because we got stops."Stops, or key defensive plays to deny a basket and retakepossession, came when Osan needed them most, the coachsaid."The team with the most key stops in a close game is goingto win, and we'd been losing close games by one point," Jonessaid. "Now we understand. We got some key stops in bothgames, at the prime time, when we needed it. That was the keyto this weekend."The Defenders were bolstered Saturday 17 points from EricBryant and 16 from Allan Wilson. Terrence Gardner and LeraySmedley each added 12 in the effort. Sunday saw Gardnerknock down 13 points and ripped down 10 rebounds, fiveassists. Smedley also dished out five assists while netting 11points, and five boards.The Osan hoopsters had plenty of encouragement as theysent Kunsan home with two defeats."It was a great crowd. It was standing room only at onepoint, and that's what they guys are out here for – to show theirskills and to represent Osan," Coach Jones said.The Defenders are working on a road trip this weekend toKunsan to fill the void left by the cancellation of the CampHumphreys series.Photos by Tech. Sgt. Jim Fisher(Above) Osan guard Bethany Thomas takes afree throw in a game against Kunsan Saturday atthe Osan Fitness Center. (Left) Guard AnthonyGardner prepares to drive the lane.Yoga saves Airman’s careerBy Staff Sgt. Kevin NicholsU.S. Central Command Air Forces News TeamBALAD AIR BASE, Iraq (AFPN) -- If a picture can saya thousand words, Staff Sgt. Bonnie McKinley’s picture ofherself would tell you of a time when she, at 5-foot-4-inchesand 25 years old, weighed 215 pounds, putting her at riskof a heart attack or stroke.Not to mention, her Air Force career was in jeopardy.She did something about it. She signed up for yoga.When the Air Force mandated that she increase herexercise routine, she decided to try yoga because it hadalways interested her.“I fell in love with it from the beginning,” said SergeantMcKinley, a respiratory therapist at the Air Force TheaterHospital.Now 75 pounds lighter, she helps patients in the intensivecare unit breathe a little easier. She loved yoga so muchthat she stuck with it and received a teaching license. Now,in a little room outside the hospital, she teaches medics andothers willing to give yoga a try.“[Before the room was here] we’d get together and talkabout exercising -- how difficult it was to get to sometimesafter work,” said Sergeant McKinley who is deployed fromSheppard Air Force Base, Texas.Sergeant McKinley decided to multipurpose a tent usedfor watching movies. She sent out an e-mail to see if anyonewas interested in learning yoga and got a greatresponse.Her “fat picture,” as she calls it, has become a centerpieceof her life now. It is a constant reminder of what shehas lost and what she has gained.“Have you seen my fat picture?” she asks co-workers. “Inever want to be that unhealthy again.”Not only has she lost the weight, but she can now run sixmiles and teach an hour of yoga afterward.Photo by Master Sgt. Lance CheungStaff Sgt. Bonnie McKinley(above), 332nd ExpeditionaryMedial Group, leads a yogaclass at Balad AB, Iraq.