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Osan among first on peninsulato vaccinate against anthraxPage 3Separated familiescan stay “UnitedThrough Reading”Page 4WeatherToday: 56/19 cloudySaturday: 38/23 rainySunday: 36/26 coudyVol. 50, No. 7 March 9, 2007 Osan Air Base, Republic of KoreaDaylight savingsDaylight savings starts at 2 a.m. Sunday.Most places in the U.S. will be setting theirclocks forward an hour. The Korean peninsuladoesn’t observe daylight savings time.No more MiG Alley FlyerThe last edition of the MiG Alley Flyer willbe published March 23. After the paper is nolonger published, the Osan Web site,www.osan.af.mil, will host all stories and photosabout events happening around base. For moreinformation, call the 51st Fighter Wing PublicAffairs office at 784-4044.Spring BazaarThe Osan Officers' Spouses' Club's SpringFever Bazaar is March 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.at the Officers' Club. Vendors will be sellingfurniture, jewelry, fabric and more. Proceedsfrom the bazaar go to the OSC's Welfare Fund inorder to donate to the many organizations andcharities it supports, including scholarships. TheSpring Fever Bazaar is open to all Department ofDefense ID card holders. For more information,visit the OSC's Web site at www.osanosc.com.You heard it hereTOWN HALLMEETINGOsan’s springtown hall meetingis Monday at7 p.m. at thebase theater.Brig. Gen. Joe Reynes, 51st Fighter Wing commander,will discuss issues dealing with the base, localcommunity and the Air Force.Individuals wishing to ask a question anonymouslyduring the town hall meeting may submit one to the51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs office by calling at784-4044 or e-mailing publicaffairs@osan.af.mil priorto the meeting, in writing immediately before themeeting or by calling 784-2081 during the meeting.Anyone unable to attend can listen to the live AFNradio broadcast on 88.5 F.M. and cable channel 13.Sorties25th FighterSquadronMonthly goal Annual goal458 5,641Monthly flown Annual flown394 2,18736th FighterSquadronMonthly goal Annual goal455 5,825Monthly flown Annual flown398 2,299(Current as of Wednesday)Members of the Non-combatant Processing Team register participants into the non-combatant evacuation operationdatabase and issue wristbands so they can begin their journey through the processing line. NPT processedmore than 1,500 non-combatants for the 2007 NEO Operational Readiness Inspection Tuesday and Wednesday.Osan NEO: Ready for flight tonightBy Master Sgt. Steven Goetsch51st Fighter Wing Public AffairsThe Tubes in London and the Non-combatantEvacuation Operational ReadinessInspection that took place here Tuesday andWednesday have a lot in common.They both have throngs of people inrapid transit, all trying to get to their destinationsin an orderly fashion. That type ofhuman traffic flow requires organization,cooperation and intensive planning. ThoseCommentaryA few points to consider“VolunteersMake aDifferenceEvery Day”See Pages 6-7attributes were on display this week for DoDinspectors while Osan processed 100 percentof its non-combatant’s, a Mustang first.The NEO process gets started by theState Department issuing the evacuationorder. The Korean peninsula is broken intoseveral “areas.” Osan falls into Area V.That’s when the NEO wardens, under thedirection of military personnel from theAirmen and Family Readiness Center, makesinitial contact with their non-combatantevacuees.Page 2NewsOsan has 120 wardens to manage almost1,600 non-combatants and the primaryresponsibility of moving thousands ofNCE’s, which are not only Osan dependents,but any individuals that qualify to be evacuatedoff of the Korean peninsula.Once notified, evacuees bring theirappropriate paperwork and make their wayto the designated location, which this timewas the Challenger Club.continued on Page 5SECAF emphasizes goals with new cardPage 4Base readinessbriefing changeThe base readiness briefingthat was scheduled forThursday has been movedto March 20 at 1 p.m. atthe base theater for theupcoming operationalreadiness exercise. Anyonewho hasn’t participated inan exercise before mustattend this briefing.The next ORE has been rescheduled for March 26-30

2MiGAlley FlyerMarch 9, 2007A thankyouEditors note: Airman 1stClass Derek Webb, who wasa member of the 51stLogistics readinessSquadron, died Dec. 4.Below is a thank you letterfrom his parents.Dear Air Force Family,Joy and I would like tooffer our most sincere gratitudeto each and every one ofyou for taking such goodcare of us during the time ofthe loss of our dear son/stepson,Airman 1st Class DerekR. Webb.Let there be no doubt thatDerek would have beenextremely proud of the waythe Air Force treated us duringour most difficult time.He was very dedicated toJoy (his mom) and to the AirForce. We can only imaginethe amount of planning, rescheduling,self-sacrifice andthe paperwork required tomake our visit possible andwe will always be very gratefulto everyone involved.The service held forDerek at Osan was absolutelyawesome and we willnever forget it or the loveand kindness shown to us.May God bless and protectall of you -- the men andwomen who serve so proudlyin the United States militaryforces throughout the world.We will never forget you !Our love and thanks,Bob and Joy EhrmanCommentaryA few points to considerMaj. Tim Harbor n 51st Maintenance Operations Squadron commanderAs I get new Airmen into my squadron, I take the time to sit down with each of them andgo over the things I feel are important to excel here at Osan. Here are a few points to consider:1. Make a difference. I ask everyone to give 100 percent for the full year they arehere. I ask them to make a difference in their work centers, make them better, offer upideas, learn new skills and apply them to their jobs. We can all make a difference. Leavethis place better than you found it. The next team coming in after you will appreciate itand you'll leave here with a sense of accomplishment. 2. See Korea. The Shinjang shopping/entertainmentarea is not Korea. I've known people that never left the base orSongtan the entire year they were here. What kind of reply can you give someone backhome if they ask you "How is Korea?" If you've never left the base, you have no idea.Take an Information, Tickets and Tours trip to theDMZ and see first-hand the reason we're here. Take agroup of friends up to sightsee in Seoul. The train onlycosts $1.60 to get anywhere in the city. Take advantage ofyour time here and make an effort to experience the realKorea. There's plenty to see and do in your free time inKorea - just get out and do it.We're all ambassadors for the U.S. here. Keep that inmind wherever you are -- you are affecting how Koreansview the U.S. and Americans. You may be the onlyAmerican someone will ever meet … make a goodimpression.3. Use your time wisely. Take the time to work onyour education. Study for promotion, take college classesand learn new skills, but don't spend every weekenddowntown wishing away your time here. Be productiveand have a plan and goals that you'd like to accomplishwhile you're here. Set your goals high and then pursuethem aggressively. It's hard being away from family andfriends. But, make the most of your time by doing somethingproductive for your career, your education and yourfuture.4. Stay positive and productive. It's easy to get discouragedwhen your job is difficult and you're thousandsof miles away from your family and friends. Keeping intouch with loved ones is critical. Look for ways to relievestress in your life. Sports, exercise and pursuing hobbiesare all good ways to stay healthy and combat stress.After 20 months here, I can assure you that I've seenand interacted with enough Airmen here to know that thepoints I've mentioned above will improve your tour hereand help you excel in your duties. Whatever duty youhave, remember that you play a vital role in executing ourmission. Remember, too, that the only person who canmake your tour here a productive and memorable one isyou.Reconsidering 'work hard, play hard'By Col. Tom Schluckebier66th Air Base WingcommanderHANSCOM AIR FORCEBASE, Mass. -- "Work hard, playhard" -- it's a phrase we've all heardand many Air Force organizationsuse it as an informal motto.The phrase communicates thenotion that we are intensely committedto doing what it takes to getthe mission done, but we're notone-dimensional, mission-only people-- we approach off-dutyendeavors with the same zest andpassion we demonstrate on duty.The problem is that somewherealong the way, some folks startedusing "work hard, play hard" torationalize clearly destructivebehavior like alcohol misuse, illicitdrug use, tobacco use, fitness deficiencies(such as a lack of properdiet and exercise) and failure tofollow safety and injury preventionguidelines.In other words, we began tobelieve that working hard entitledus to stretch the limits of acceptablebehavior when we weren'tworking.While the "work hard, playhard" mentality needs to change,it's a bit simplistic to blamedestructive behavior on a phrase ormotto.continued on Page 3Commander’saction line784-4811Brig. 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 perspectiveWhat’s an idea to help save Team Osan money?Senior AirmanCrissy Stone303rd ISCapt.Nest Cage51st LRSAirman 1st ClassChristopher Perry51st MSSTech. Sgt.Brian Orona607th ACOMSTech. Sgt.Summer Minney51st MXS“E-mail sponsorship packagesand coordinate withtech school students throughtheir instructors.”“I think we could save a sizableamount if Osan's staffingprocess went electronic. Allpackages should be printedonly once at the office of finalsignature. This reduces wastedpaper due to multiplechanges and corrections.”“I suggest a ‘lights out’policy during hours of daylight.Some buildings mayreceive enough daylightthrough their windows thatprovides sufficient lightingto still accomplish workeffectively.”“I've noticed that the skatepark next to the Pacific Housedining facility is never beingused, in fact I think it's closed,and yet the large flood lightsare almost always on at night.”“Is it possible for military personnelto pick up their owntrays and put them in a bincollector after eating? Wecould really save all kinds ofmoney by decreasing the manningrequired for this service.”Editorial staff Brig. Gen. Joe Reynes, 51st Fighter Wing commander; Lt. Col. Michael Shavers, Public Affairs chief; 1st Lt. Kevin Coffman, Public Affairsdeputy; Master Sgt. Steve Goetsch, Public Affairs superintendent; Staff Sgt. Benjamin Rojek, 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.mil or find OsanMiG 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 to51st 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. 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Program reconnectsAirmen to heritageWASHINGTON -- Air Force History Office officialsare launching a new program to help uniteAirmen, past and present, to commemorate and preservetheir shared heritage.During this year, in conjunction with the 60thanniversary of the Air Force, history office staffmembers are reaching out to those involved in variousmissions who want to connect with their formerteammates."Many of our veterans are involved in militaryorganizations that center on a particular airframe orunit, but often, people involved in long-lasting missionshave never met because they may come fromvarious career fields, units, or eras," said Brig. Gen.Janet Therianos, director of the Air Force 60thAnniversary task force."We want to help bring these Airmen together sothey can exchange stories and preserve a legacy thatmay otherwise disappear," General Therianos said."Without our Airmen to carry on our heritage to thenext generation, the personal aspect of our historymay be lost."Many veteran and military organizations alreadyexist, but history office officials want to help Airmenbegin some new associations and traditions, with agreater focus on the people involved in a mission.Through this project, they hope to assist veterans informing lasting relationships and foster an interest injointly preserving their heritage.The reunion project is focused on encouraging theformation of new associations. History office officialshope to facilitate a series of reunions for thesenew associations, by connecting them with existing,established organizations to serve as mentors and byoffering assistance with finding and utilizing AirForce resources to help make their first reunion asuccess.The wide range of this project provides a challengefor the history office staff. The targetedgroups may have never met their "team mates."One of the groups officials are interested in establishingwill focus on any member who was involvedin a mission that flew for more than 24 hours."That means we will be contacting and bringingtogether Airmen who served in different units, differentairframes -- even different decades," said GeneralTherianos. "But we hope the shared experiences ofsuch a group will ignite a desire to maintain relationshipsacross this diverse team and work toward thepreservation of a history unique to their personalaccounts."History office officials are interested in anyonewho was involved in a flight lasting more than 24hours or anyone involved in Operation SeniorSurprise (also known as Secret Squirrel), OperationEl Dorado Canyon or Operation Deep Freeze.Anyone involved in any of these missions, or knowssomeone who was, is encouraged to contact Capt.Laura Yardley at DSN 754-2175, commercial 202-404-2175, or e-mail laura.yardley@pentagon.af.mil. He orshe may also contact Captain Yardley with a suggestionfor another association.NEWSMiG Alley FlyerMarch 9, 2007Pacific spouses eligible forteaching certification programStaff Sgt. Benjamin Rojek51st Fighter Wing Public AffairsThe Spouses to Teachers program is now available tomilitary spouses in the Pacific.Spouses of active duty, selected Reserve and NationalGuard, and Individual Ready Reserve (recalled to activeduty) personnel who are interested in a career in public educationare eligible for the program.While the program does not pay for tuition, it does helpoffset the costs for teaching certification tests and stateexaminations, said Ms. Kathren Rodriguez, 51st MissionSupport Squadron education service officer."The Spouses to Teachers program, partnered withAirmen and Family Readiness and the education office, doeshelp spouses get up to 50 percent off the tuition paid eachterm through the Air Force Aid Society," said Ms.Rodriguez. "That particular financial help is only availableto spouses overseas."The goal of this DOD-sponsored program is to providecounseling and guidance on state-specific certification3requirements, certification options, scholarships availableand state employment resources, according to a Spouses toTeachers press release. Up to $600 is available via a voucherprocess to reimburse the costs of testing fees associated withteacher certification and licensure.The education office here can help spouses by givingthem general education information, as well as the use oftheir computers to apply for the program or get financial aidinformation. They can also provide information on CLEPand DANTES testing, which allow a student to gain creditsfor a subject instead of having to take a class."Spouses pay $80 to take the electronic CLEP tests," saidMs. Rodriguez. "In the past, the cost was $120 and it tookfour to six weeks to receive the test results. Now they'll getthe results immediately."For more information on the Spouses to Teachers program,go to www.spousestoteachers.com, or send an e-mailto stt@voled.doded.mil. For information on CLEP orDANTES testing, stop by the education office here. Forinformation on upcoming classes, visit the universities onbase in Bldgs. 787 and 789.Osan among first in ROK tocomply with shot mandateBy Senior Airman Brok McCarthy51st Fighter Wing Public AffairsSeventh Air Force became the firstU.S. military organization in theRepublic of Korea to comply with thenew DOD regulation requiring individualsstationed in the ROK or CentralCommand are of responsibility to receivemandatory anthrax vaccinationsWednesday.Lt. Gen. Stephen Wood, 7th Air Forcecommander, said, “Our mission here onthe Korean peninsula is one of vitalimportance ... That means taking everyprecaution to ensure we can defend ourselvesagainst known threats.”On Osan, the 51st Medical Groupwas looking to vaccinate approximately4,000 people Wednesday and Thursdayduring a mass vaccination.“I’m very pleased with how smoothlyand professionally the Med Group wasable to mobilize and begin vaccinationsfor Team Osan,” said Brig. Gen. JoeReynes, 51st Fighter Wing commander.“Not only did this ensure Team Osanwill be Ready to Fight Tonight if we areever attacked with weaponized anthrax,but it showed that if there were a biologicalattack against the base our CombatMedics would be able to respond andprotect all Mustangs.”Master Sgt. Bruce Mckenzie (right) was one of many peoplefrom the 51st Medical Group vaccinating wing and 7th AirForce people at the base theater Wednesday and Thursday.Photo by Airman 1st Class Chad StrohmeyerAnyone who hasn’t received theirvaccination yet must report to the vaccinationclinic as soon as possible, saidCapt. Kerry Ciolek, 51st AerospaceMedical Squadron public health officer.“The threat of weaponized anthrax isvery real here on the peninsula,” shesaid. “It only takes 600 anthrax spores tokill you; and about 600 spores fits on thehead of a pin.”People who received their firstanthrax vaccinations on Wednesday andThursday will be due for their secondshots March 21 or 22. The 51st MDGwill be providing vaccinations on thesame schedule they used this week.Next week, the 51st MDG will begintraveling to GSUs to administer the vaccinationFor more information on the anthraxvaccination, visit www.anthrax.mil orcall 784-2523Work hard,play hardcontinued from Page 2It's probably more accurate to point tothe fact that the Air Force is a reflection ofour society, and we do see an abundance ofdestructive behavior there, particularly inthe 18 to 24 year-old age bracket.Statistically, 43 percent of college students(ages 18 to 24) can be classified asbinge drinkers (five or more drinks in onesitting at least once in the past two weeks);21 percent are frequent binge drinkers (5 ormore drinks in one sitting at least threetimes in the past two weeks); and 31 percentmeet criteria for a substance abusediagnosis.Air Force statistics are equally troublingand the population most at risk comprisesjunior enlisted Airmen, ages 17 to 24.While comprising only one-third of thetotal active duty Air Force, they account for81 percent of the Air Force's alcohol-relatedincidents.The Air Force averages 5,300 alcoholrelatedincidents each year. Irresponsibledrinking is a factor in 33 percent of suicides,57 percent of sexual assaults, 29 percentof domestic violence cases and 44 percentof class A (fatal) motor vehicle accidents.This isn't "working hard, playinghard," it's "working hard, playing recklessly."The Air Force has launched a campaignto establish a Culture of ResponsibleChoices -- a way to transition from "workhard, play hard" to "work hard, play smart."The program was launched last year as ameans of encouraging each of us to makeresponsible decisions.The Culture of Responsible ChoicesWeb page, located atwww.afcrossroads.com/web sites/corc.cfm,contains the statistics cited above, as wellas a wealth of additional information thatwill help transform our culture from "workhard, play hard" to "work hard, play smart."There is no shortage of literature andguidance on the Culture of ResponsibleChoices campaign. The real power of culturalchange lies in the individual Airmanwho makes responsible decisions by weighingrisks and benefits and takes action toensure we all play smart so we can continueto serve with honor and reflect positivelyon our great Air Force.While statistics show that our juniormembers are most at risk, destructivebehavior isn't limited to a single age groupor rank. Commanders, leaders, supervisorsand mentors all play a vital role in creatingan environment where "work hard, playsmart" becomes the new culture.

4MiGAlley FlyerMarch 9, 2007Morale calls: use Uncle Sam’s dimeBy Senior Airman Brok McCarthy51st Fighter Wing Public AffairsAll servicemembers, DoD civilians and theirfamilies are able to call home for 60 minutes amonth on the government's dime under theMorale Call program."This program is a great way for anyone stationedhere to stay in touch with people back inthe states," said Tech. Sgt. Matthew Melvin,51st Communications Squadron voice networksystems craftsman.Under the program, servicemembers may goto Bldg. 949, Room 232, to sign for and pick upSECAF emphasizes goals with cardFold herea phone card and access number, he said."The reason we have people come to us is sothey can write down the information in theirhandwriting to make sure it's clear to them," headded.Once someone is issued a calling card theymay use the calling card to call back to a basestateside and have an operator connect them toany number they need as long as a toll chargeisn’t created. The card may be used to talk tofriends and family or take care of personal business,like dealing with their banks.Each family member is eligible for a card,though their sponsors should be the ones to pickup the card because the system is run off thatindividual’s DEROS."One really important thing to note is moralecalls are governed by whichever base you call,"Sergeant Melvin said. "For instance, if you callAndersen (AFB, Guam), the operators won’tconnect morale calls until after 6 p.m."Immediate family members living in thestates are also eligible for morale calls under theAirmen and Family Readiness Center's HeartsApart program, but those calls cannot exceed 15minutes.For more information, call the 51st CS voicenetwork systems office at 784-3215.Retiring old gloryMembers of the Girl and Boy Scouts take part in a flag retirement ceremony at Osan Saturday. The scouts,with the help of the Osan Base Honor Guard, retired a total of eight flags. Photo by Airman Jason EpleySAN ANTONIO -- When Secretary of the Air Force MichaelW. Wynne spoke at his town hall meeting at the Pentagon earlierthis year, he discussed some of the issues facing the Air Force today,as well as its strengths and his goals for 2007. One of the ways he'sspreading those goals is through a mission, or "goal card."Many of the goals on this card are a continuation of those heexpressed early on in his tenure: fostering mutual respect andintegrity; sustaining air, space and cyberspace capabilities; open,transparent business practices; and fostering Air Force SmartOperations for the 21st Century across the Air Force. The secretaryadded a new goal this year: "Every Airman an ambassador to all wemeet and serve.""It turns out, even in our community in the United States, peoplelook at us as ambassadors of our Air Force," the secretary said.The secretary encourages all Airmen to tell the Air Force story --not just senior leaders.Some Airmen may mistake those in high-visibility positions,like Thunderbird pilots or wing commanders, as being the only representativesof the service. But actually, all Airmen are ambassadorsof the Air Force, the secretary said."The ambassadors for our Air Force are us, every one of us,"Secretary Wynne said. "Without a doubt when we are at Osan on abike trip, at Kunsan taking a tour, or at Misawa and a local is takingus diving, they interact with us and come away with a feeling aboutthe Air Force. They can come away with good feelings or comeaway with bad feelings. At the end of the day, it is up to you. That iswhere I say: Every Airman is an ambassador."Secretary Wynne also outlined his thoughts on Air Force ambassadorsin his Feb. 7 Letter to Airmen: Every Airman anAmbassador.Army offerslateral transfersfor AirmenCharles GlennU.S. Army RecruitingPORTLAND, Ore. -- The Department ofDefense's Blue to Green program allowsAirmen to continue serving their country byjoining the U.S. Army without losing the militarybenefits they've earned, including rank inmost cases.Congress authorized the Blue to Greenprogram in 2003, and many Airmen have utilizedit to continue their service, especiallywhen faced with force shaping. However, it'snot just force shaped Airmen who are utilizingthe program."I think the ones who are considering Blueto Green are the ones who are interested intrying another career and the challenges associatedwith it," said Mr. Bill Carr, actingdeputy undersecretary of defense for militarypersonnel policy.While both officers and enlisted are eligiblefor the program, the Army is looking forenlisted Airmen who are completing their firstenlistment."Our primary target audience will be inthe grades of E-1 to E-4," said Army Sgt.Joseph Shin, U.S. Army recruiter for theRepublic of Korea. "Applicants enlisting inthe grades of E-1 to E-5 will enlist in the samegrade, and retain current date of rank."In most cases, servicemembers who hold arank of E-5 and above will also keep theirrank, but unlike ranks E-1 through E-4, thatdecision is subject to review by the ArmyHuman Resources Command, said SergeantShin.Whatever rank you are, all military benefits,including life insurance, healthcare forfamily members and access to military installationsand services, are retained by every servicememberin the Blue to Green program.Other benefits for Soldiers include 30 days ofvacation with pay each year and a chance totravel. You may even qualify for an enlistmentbonus if your skills transfer into anArmy-critical Military Occupational Specialty.To transfer to the Army, Airmen mustmeet specific Army eligibility requirements,including meeting the in-service height andweight standards, which can be found atwww.usapa.army.mil/pdffiles/r600_9.pdf.Airmen choosing to process for the Armymust obtain an approved DD Form 368through their military personnel flight or theirseparation orders, said Sergeant Shin. The DDForm 368 must have a projected re-entrycode, separation program designator code,expired term of service, Air Force SpecialtyCode and annotation of any lost time in wholedays provided in the remarks block on Page 2of the DD Form 368.After eligibility is determined, participantswill attend a four-week Warrior TransitionCourse at Fort Sill, Okla., which will transformthe servicemembers into Soldiers. Aftercompletion of the WTC, the servicemembercan choose to participate in a career field similarto their previous one or retrain for anentirely new MOS, depending on qualificationsand training vacancies.Airmen stationed here who are close tobeing honorably discharged, and who areinterested in joining the Army, should contactSergeant Shin at DSN 738-4786, orSgt. 1st Class Hyong Kim at DSN 738-6916. For more information, visitwww.goarmy.com/BTG.

MiG Alley FlyerMarch 9, 2007Let Services Wine 'n' Dine you, Osan styleBy 2nd Lt. Kim Schaerdel51st Fighter Wing Public AffairsIt was a Tuesday afternoon. I was sittingin my office and I was thinking of somethingto do that evening to unwind and temporarilyforget that tomorrow would only beWednesday or "Hump Day." While skimmingthrough my monthly ServicesMagazine, I noticed "Wine 'n' Dine" andthought, "What could be better?"Despite the sad fact I lacked a date witha boy, I went for the next best option, myfriend, Capt. Kristel Chuntraruk, from the607th Materiel Maintenance Squadron. Shegladly accepted my invitation. Even thoughI don't own a car, and she would be the onedriving, I told her I would pick her up at herplace at 7 p.m.I knew before the "date" even started itwould go nowhere beyond dessert, but I stilldecided to look nice for my girls' night outand she returned the favor. We were nowoff to the Officers' Club to be wined anddined.From the entrance to the club ballroom,we first heard soft piano music playing andsaw that the lights were dimmed."I noticed the atmosphere and thedelightful, romantic ambiance," said CaptainChuntraruk. "If Kim were a guy I wouldhave been really impressed."The ballroom was sectioned in half withSeparated families stay 'United Through Reading'Article and photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Rojek51st Fighter Wing Public AffairsNEOcontinued from Page 1This area, or Evacuation ControlCenter, becomes a base within a base.Security forces sets up a perimeter,ECP and security checkpoint. Thesecurity screening process is similarto what you would experience at anyairport.After screening, you enter theECC. The 250 volunteers who manthe ECC come from organizationsthroughout the wing and are specificallytrained in an evacuation-relatedtask. For this particular inspection,about 20 tables. There was a diverse mix ofpeople there from your typical guy-girl coupleto your double dates to small groups ofpeople. My "date" and I were escorted toour table, which was placed next to a tree.Trees are scattered about to give privacy andmake the room look very cozy.The menu had an impressive list ofentrees to choose from, but after a moment,I decided on the steak and lobster andCaptain Chuntraruk chose the broiledsalmon. The prices ranged from $15 to $26,but all the meals came with bread, soup andsalad.I asked for the steak to be medium andthat was exactly what I got. The lobster wasnicely spiced and served with a deliciousbutter-sauce.In describing her salmon, CaptainChuntraruk said, "Fresh and juicy." Shealso enjoyed the fried sweet potato cake thatcame with her main dish.Dessert is a sure fire way to most girls'hearts, and I strongly recommend the bananaflambé to end your dining experience. Ourwaiter prepared the dish on a table off to theside, so that we saw all the action. Hecooked the bananas in a saucepan for a fewmoments. Then he added some liquor (I didnot ask what it was but, it looked good tome). He poured a little of the liquor into thepan and then there was a big ... flambé.Served over ice cream, the bananas andSenior Airman Amayou Smith reads "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, BlueFish" into the camera as part of the "United Through Reading" programhere. Airman Smith is with the 51st Communications Squadron.Once upon a time there was an Airmanwho traveled all over the world to defend hergreat nation. Unfortunately, there were timeswhen she couldn't see her young children formonths. "How can I keep in touch and letthem know I love them?" she asked herself.Well here in Mustang territory, the UnitedServices Organization is giving Team Osan away to stay connected to their young children,siblings or nieces and nephews by readingstories.The United Through Reading programlets those stationed at remote locations readstories to their little loved ones on video. TheDVD is then sent to the child at home, alongwith a copy of the book that was read. Thisallows the child to read along with theirdeployed family member."Deployment not only affects those whohave volunteered for service, but also thehundreds of thousands of military childrenleft behind," said Betty Mohlenbrock,founder and president of Family LiteracyFoundation, a partner in the program. "Ourgoal is to lessen the strain of separation andincrease bonding through the positive, educationalexperience that reading aloud provides."Spending time together reading is importantfor both the adult and the child, said Ms.Monica Hoagland, information specialist atOsan American Elementary School."Those who are unaccompanied here missthey successfully processed more than1500 non-combatant evacuees inunder 24 hours of operations. Tomake this possible, the ChallengerClub was transformed into a complexmaze of stations that included medical,comfort, security, accountability,legal and several others that coveredalmost every process one would see atregular outprocessing. The only differenceis the processing is completedin hours rather than days.That maze of administrative andlogistical stations was made maneuverablewith strategically placed marshalswho directed traffic andanswered questions. Dena Springer,FEATUREwho was traveling with her son,thought the processing line was veryorganized. “It went very smooth.They say everything has its place, andit seemed everything went into it. Wehad a very good experience.”Not only is it important to practicethis process and do well on thisweek’s inspection, but being efficientand moving non-combatants off theKorean peninsula has a much greaterimportance. “We’ve trained not justfor the Operational ReadinessInspection, but we’ve trained to makesure our NCE’s are taken care of, saidMaster Sgt. Grant Embrey, superintendentof the Evacuation ControlCapts. Ross Montante and Lisa Pagano are served their dinner at theOfficers’ Club Wine ‘n’ Dine Tuesday. Photo by Senior Airman Brok McCarthycaramelized sauce slowly melted the icecream. It truly was a sinful sight.I asked Captain Chuntraruk how sheliked the banana flambé and the onlyresponse I got was the "shut-up, I'm-eatingsomething-really-good"face.Wine 'n' Dine allowed us to forget it wasa Tuesday night on Osan Air Base, and weout on the chance to spend quality time withtheir children, and the children miss out onbeing with them," said Ms. Hoagland. "Withthis technology, people have a wonderfulopportunity to let their children see their faceand hear their voice. They'll appreciate youCenter.Over the two day period, TeamOsan was tested on several key elementssuch as communication,accountability, security and overallevacuee safety and care. This inspectionalso gave the opportunity for 30Osan members to actually “fly away”to a safe haven. In any natural disaster,civil unrest or military conflict,thousands of U.S. citizens and theirfamilies could be evacuated to theCONUS or other safe haven locations.That scenario is becoming increasinglymore probable after events suchas Hurricane Katrina and the Lebanon5enjoyed great company in a charming,peaceful atmosphere. The mood is relaxing,inviting and perfect for a romantic date or agirls' night to dress up, drink some wine andtalk about … whatever.Wine 'n' Dine is every Tuesday from 5:30to 8:00 p.m. at the Officers' Club. See youthere!taking your time out to do that for them."The program is open to Osan's servicemembersand U.S. civilians and contractors.While it is recommended that you make anappointment, people can stop by the baselibrary on Thursdays after 3 p.m. to make therecordings. There are many books to choosefrom, in both English and Spanish, but if aperson wants to read a book not on the list,the USO can try to order it. The DVDs canbe up to 30 minutes in length, so shorterbooks are recommended. However, peoplecan come in as many times as they want toread."The USO tries to develop morale programsfor servicemembers around theworld," said Charlotte Huntsman, USO directorof programs and marketing. "And thisprogram is awesome - it's a way to virtuallykeep in touch with your loved ones."Team Osan members who are interestedin using this program can call Ms. AeyoungLim at 011-440-9015 or DSN 784-3491."Reading to kids is very important," saidMs. Hoagland. "It's spending time together,the child is learning, you're showing thatreading is important and you're showing thatthe child is important."And, through the power of reading, theyall lived happily ever after.conflict. Master Sgt. GeorgeMargetanski, who has seen both sidesof NEO, first as an evacuee from ragingMount Pinatubo in 1991, and nowas an ECC command and controloperator, knows how important thisprocess really is. “The better we prepareour evacuees, the better the processingwill go. This will give youpiece of mind and you’ll be able tofocus on your mission.”While Team Osan waits anxiouslyfor the results of their ORI, theirdedication and professionalism haveleft the non-combatants of Area Vknowing they will be “ready for flighttonight.”

VOLUNSOARTO NEW6MiGAlley FlyerMarch 9, 2007Staff Sgt. Caesar Alvarado, Detachment 2, 18th Intelligence Squadron, goes high while StaffSgt. Marcus Harkins and Airman 1st Class Mi Kim, 303rd Intelligence Squadron, go low incleaning a seemingly endless number of windows at the Little Sisters of the Poor home forKorean elderly in August. Volunteers do monthly chores such as washing windows, cleaningthe kitchen, doing yard work, baking cookies, moving furniture and rebuilding damaged infrastructure.Photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael O’Connor.Five Airmen fromOsan providedassistant coachingduties to the OsanAmerican HighSchool Cougarsbaseball programin 2006. TheCougars won thedistrict championship.Photo byTech. Sgt. MichaelO’Connor.HEIGBy Tech. Sgt. Michael O'Connor51st Fighter Wing Public AffairsThe Osan Air Base Volunteer ResourceProgram reached an all-time high with morethan 90,000 volunteered in on- and off-basecommunities during the 2006 “Volunteers MakeA Difference Every Day” campaign.More than 100 members of Team Osanjoined Brig. Gen. Joe Reynes, 51st Fighter Wingcommander, during a luncheon at the Officers’Club here Thursday to thank and reward fiveoutstanding volunteers for their selflessnessthroughout 2006.“It’s a pleasure to honor our Team Osan volunteersand their many achievements during the2006 calendar year,” General Reynes. “Truly,our volunteers are the ‘unsung’ muscle behindthe mission and heroes of Team Osan. Withmore than 1,000 registered volunteers contributingmore than 90,000 hours in 2006 alone, it’sclear that we couldn’t accomplish all we have onbase and in the local community without you.”The general said there are many measures ofthe impact volunteers have made here. One isthe large amount of volunteer hours saved thebase more than $1.6 million. From our schoolsto the hospital, the Red Cross to the post office,more than 30 base agencies are supported byTeam Osan volunteers. Volunteers also supportmore than a dozen community outreach programswhich engage the Korean communitiesthroughout the Greater Pyongtaek area. Andthese are just the agencies we know about andthe hours that have been reported and documented.“This brings up a very important issue to me:keeping track of our volunteer hours,” saidGeneral Reynes. “So many of our volunteerssimply give of themselves and leave their timesundocumented. Today we thank them and allRepublic of Korea and U.S.dren and young adults withmembers of Team Osan volbase in the Greater Pyongtwho quietly contribute, for their volThanks in large part to Sherri Kitchea very ambitious volunteer program,the most impressive part: we don’tise for volunteers — Team Osan mestep up when there is a need.“The people who received today’being acknowledged by the agenciesthey serve, for their selflessness andI am extremely proud of them and ththey have chosen to contribute by vosaid General Reynes. “I know our otempo is high and that our free timebut these people remind us, it’s not wreceive, but what you give of yourseyour efforts that we benefit as a comno one does it better!”

MiG Alley FlyerMarch 9, 20077NTEERSDr. Hyun Kim (left), arecent graduate ofAjou UniversityMedical School, andMaj. Mary Brookins,51st Medical Groupnurse, discuss theKorean language.Photo by Airman 1stClass GinaChiaverottiCenter: Airmen from the 51st Security Forces Squadronvolunteered to time heats and assist with set-up and teardownduring a swim meet here in June 2006. Four Airmenassisted the Youth Center in coaching the Osan Piranhasswim team in 2006. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael O’Connor.Below: An average of 30 Airmen from Osan each quartervolunteer 11 hours to build a church. Support for this projectbegan in 2000. Courtesy photor volunteer spirit.itchens, we haveram, and here’sn’t really advernmembers justoday’s awards arencies and unitss and dedication.nd the fact thatby volunteering,”ur operationstime is precious,not what youourself. It is bycommunity —HTSAward which is the highest volunteer awardgiven out at Osan. She dedicated the majority ofthe 895 hours she volunteered toward creating awomen’s spiritual readiness program at thechapel and provided her prior environmentalengineering experience to the 51st MissionSupport Group. Ms. Alicia Bratten, 51st ServicesSquadron, received the Volunteer of the YearAward for the Youth Category. She dedicated themajority of the 425 hours to the teen and adultpartnership program. Due to her leadership asvice president of the Osan Keystone Club, theclub acheivd Gold Level Charter and subsequently,$10,000 for the Osan Teen Center. Staff Sgt. Andre Alford, 607th AirIntelligence Squadron, received the Volunteer ofthe Year Award for the Direct Service Category.He dedicated the majority of the 1,211 hours hevolunteered to mentoring elementary students onfitness and basketball, as well as raising moneyfor a clothing drive for a local orphanage. Staff Sgt. Jon Powell, 51stCommunications Squadron, received theOf the more than 1,000 registered volunteers, Volunteer of the Year Award for the Service to75 percent of those are active duty, said Mrs. Youth Category. He dedicated the majority ofSherri Kitchens, Airman and Family Readiness the 932 hours to being a role model to OsanCenter Volunteer Resource Program manager. youth through mentorship which contributed toThey work a full eight to 10-hour day and then the development of the Osan American Highstill find the time to contribute to both the onandoff-base community.two years.School football and wrestling teams for the last“We absolutely could not run many of our Senior Airman Jason Robertson, 607thprograms, especially our youth programs, withoutour dedicated volunteers,” said Mrs. Casey), received the Volunteer of the YearAir Support Operations Squadron (CampKitchens.Award for the Administrative Service Category.He dedicated the majority of the 100 hours hevolunteered to the American Red Cross at Camp2006 Volunteer Award RecipientsCasey where he spent Christmas Eve as a RedCross volunteer at Camp Bonifas on the southernboundary of the Demilitarized Zone.U.S. Air Force Airmen visit a learning center for chilwithdisabilities in December 2006. More than 1,000volunteered more than 90,000 hours on base and offngtaek area in 2006. Courtesy photo Mrs. KaTanya Miles, 51st Fighter WingChapel, received the Volunteer ExcellenceVolunteers:Can’t livewithout ’em,can’tthank ’emenoughBy Mrs. Sherri KitchensAirman and Family Readiness CenterA year ago I was tasked by my leadership to capture asmany volunteer hours as possible. We knew the volunteersand the hours were out there, so I made it my mission to educatebase leadership and explain how important it is to reportvolunteer hours. As I registered volunteers I would simplyask them to report their hours ... we briefed it at Newcomersand Inbound. I soon discovered that people were very willingto report them once they knew why it was so important.Each reported hour we use a volunteer is an hour that maylater be used to help justify existing or additional manpowerneeds. It helps us, Team Osan, qualify for awards and evenadditional funding.It has truly been a joy to serve as the Volunteer ResourceProgram manager this past year at Osan. I find a great deal ofsatisfaction in coming to work each day knowing that I canhelp spouses, youth and military members find a place wherethey can serve others, whether it be to lend a helping hand orto refresh their skills before reentering the job market. Mygoal is to match the right volunteer with the right job so thatboth will benefit.I appreciate so very much the support from Brig. Gen. JoeReynes, as well as the many commanders and first sergeantswho nominate their fabulous volunteers for the quarterly andannual awards. I think people are beginning to understand thebenefits of volunteering, not only in terms of impact on ourbase and local community, but also the dollars saved for thebase.Our 2007 goal is 100,000 hours.Our theme is “Volunteers — Our Priceless Treasures.”

8MiGAlley FlyerMarch 9, 2007MUSTANG LIFEChapel activities784-5000CatholicWeekdays: Mass 11:30 a.m.Sunday: Mass 9:45 a.m.; 6:30 p.m.ProtestantSunday: Liturgical 8:15 a.m.Traditional: 11:15 a.m.Contemporary: 4:30 p.m.Evangelical: Friday 7 p.m.Inspirational: 11 a.m. at Osan American HighSchool.JewishBase chapel, the last Friday of the month,5:45 p.m., Sabbath Prayer6 p.m. worship service. For more information,call 784-5000.Eastern OrthodoxFor more information, call 784-5000.Church of ChristSunday worship, 10 a.m. at Osan ElementarySchool.United Pentecostal ChurchSunday service, 1:30 p.m. at the chapel.MuslimFor Muslim services, call 784-5000Earth based/Pagan CircleSaturday, 6:30 p.m.For more information, call 784-5000.Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsSunday, 1 p.m., Songtan Chapel.For service information, call Staff Sgt. JohnBurger at 668-1685.Seventh Day AdventistEnglish and Korean services. For serviceinformation, call Fred Cerne at 784-2521.At the moviesFor up-to-date movie listings, call 122-1968.Today7 p.m., 9:30 p.m. Casino Royale. Rated PG-13 (violentaction, torture, sexual content, nudity). DanielCraig, Judi Dench. James Bond's first 007 mission takeshim to Madagascar, where he is to spy on a terroristMollaka. Not everything goes as planned and Bonddecides to investigate, independently of the MI6 agency,in order to track down the rest of the terrorist cell. 144minSaturday1 p.m. An Inconvenient Truth. Rated PG (mild thematicelements). Al Gore, Billy West. A documentaryon Al Gore's campaign to make the issue of globalwarming a recognized problem worldwide. 100 min7 p.m., 9:30 p.m. Casino Royale. Rated PG-13.Sunday1 p.m. Happily N' Ever After. Rated PG (mild action,rude humor) Sigourney Weaver, Sarah Michelle Gellar.Once upon a time in Fairy Tale Land, the age-old balancebetween good and evil has been thrown out ofwhack. Frieda, Cinderella's power-mad stepmother, hasformed an unholy alliance of evil to take on the goodguys. 87 min7 p.m., 9:30 p.m. Wild Hogs. Rated PG-13 (crude andsexual content, and some violence). John Travolta,Tim Allen. A group of middle-aged friends decide to revup their routine suburban lives with a freewheelingmotorcycle trip. Taking a long dreamed-of breather fromtheir stressful jobs and family responsibilities, they can'twait to feel the freedom of the open road. 96 minMonday through Wednesday7 p.m., 9:30 p.m. Wild Hogs. Rated PG-13.Thursday7 p.m. Alpha Dog. Rated R (pervasive drug use, language,strong violence, sexuality, nudity). JustinTimberlake, Bruce Willis. Johnny is a Los Angeles drugdealer. He comes from a good family, owns his home,several cars and enjoys partying with his friends. Johnnyis 19. When his friend Jake welches on a debt, Johnnyand his boys kidnap Jake's 15-year-old brother Butchand hold him as a marker. 118 minWomen’sHistory MonthIn honor of Women’s HistoryMonth, the WHM committee is hostingthe following events: Women of Steel Fitness Fair:Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at theFitness Center. The Fitness Center andHealth and Wellness Center staff willprovide the following: Running shoe clinic Dental clinic Receiving blood pressure screening Receiving blood sugar screening Sexually transmitted diseases Healthy snacks Lifting Weights 101 Relax with free massages Eating the right food for optimalhealth Free prizes Pink Ribbon Party: March 16,6-10 p.m. at the Mustang Club. ThePink Ribbon Party is a gathering toraise awareness of breast cancer andcelebrate survivors. It will focus oneducation and prevention. There willbe a guest speaker and take-away literature. Moving Forward: March 22, 11a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Officers’ Club.Moving Forward is the name of theluncheon to review great achievements of women in the past, examinethe present and look toward an integrated and successful future.Top Three meetingThe Osan Top Three Association will be hosting its monthlymeeting at 4 p.m. Thursday in the Apollo Room at the ChallengerClub. All SNCO and SNCO selects are welcome to attend. For moreinformation, contact Senior Master Sgt. Mike Valpey at 784-4319.Today -- Lunch: Oven friedfish, beef and corn pie,roast turkeyDinner: Simmered corn beef,pineapple chicken, yankeepot roastSaturday -- Lunch: Savorybaked chicken, Swedishmeatballs, creole shrimpDinner: Baked fish,Hungarian goulash, barbequechickenSunday -- Lunch: Oven friedfish, Cantonese spareribs,grilled mustard chicken breastDinner: Stir fry beef withbroccoli, turkey nuggets, loinstrip steakMonday -- Lunch: Pot roast,baked stuffed fish, roast loinof porkDinner: Chili mac, cannellonibeef, southern fried chickenTuesday -- Lunch:Teriyaki chicken, veal parmesan,salmon cakesDinner: Country captainchicken, meat loaf, turkey a lakingWednesday -- Lunch:Barbeque ham steak, turkeyand noodles, beef ballstroganoffDinner: Lemon-herb chicken,New service on AFN newsAFN-Korea is providing viewers with a new service on itsnightly newscast. In conjunction with the daily exchange rate,the network will publicize gasoline and diesel fuel prices atAAFES service stations throughout the peninsula.This service gives viewers up to date information on changesin fuel prices. For the latest in news and information, visitwww.afnkorea.net.THE MIG ALLEY MARKETWhen submitting a free classified ad, ensure e-mail addressesand phone numbers provided are personal accounts and notprofessional military accounts. Include full name with all submissions.Ads will be run for two weeks and will not be acceptedvia phone. E-mail submissions to classifieds@osan.af.mil.FOR SALEFOR SALE: Monitor, printer, scanner. $100. For moreinformation, contact Audra Goldfuss at 010-8695-9723.FOR SALE: 1994 Hyundai Sonata II GLS. Automatic, A/Cand heat, power windows, mirrors and locks, interior andtires in good condition. Very dependable car for your tourin Korea. $1,200 OBO. For more information, contactDanny Wedlock at 010-5810-2537.FOR SALE: Korean cell phone with two batteries andAC charger. $50. For more information, contact Amy SimsTouring the HTACCSpouses were given a tour of the HTACC and KCOIC Tuesday. Thetour was given in order to show them where their spouses work ona daily basis. Photo by Airman 1st Class Chad Strohmeyerat 0505-122-7885 or capterrn23@yahoo.comFOR SALE: Large sectional sofa with built-in recliners,full-size hide-a-bed, massage feature, cup holders, storagecompartments. Good condition, $600 OBO. For moreinformation, contact Loretta Krakie at 0505-122-5340.FOR SALE: 60 GB Playstation 3 with Fight Night Round3, HDMI cable. $690. For more information, contactMarvin Sese at 010-3140-5617 or e-mail marv7373@hotmail.comWANTED: Tournament paintball players. Forming agroup from Osan to play tournament style speedball atCamp Casey. For more information, contact P.T. at 122-6623 or lilpt@hotmail.comDining facility weekly menusbarbeque spareribs, stuffedpork chopsThursday -- Lunch: Herbedbaked chicken, stuffed cabbagerolls, southern fried catfishDinner: Roast loin of pork,WANTEDjaeger with mushroom sauce,glazed cornish henHours:Weekdays:Breakfast: 5:30 to 8 a.m.Lunch: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Dinner: 4 to 6:30 p.m.Midnight meal:11:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.Weekends and holidays:Breakfast: 7 to 10 a.m.Lunch 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Dinner: 4 to 6:30 p.m.Midnight meal:10:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.

MiG Alley FlyerMarch 9, 20079Low prices meet their match at AAFESDALLAS – The Army & Air ForceExchange Service’s “We’ll Match It!” initiativehas been updated to allow authorizedshoppers to compare prices between theexchange and “warehouse clubs.”“Previously, AAFES didn’t match ‘warehouseclubs’ as their shelf prices are offset byrequired membership fees,” said AAFES’Senior Enlisted Advisor Chief Master Sgt.Bryan Eaton. “Military families made it clearthat while they understood the PX and BX donot charge fees, they still considered it to bethe original ‘members only’ club. Honoring‘warehouse club’ prices is just another exampleof AAFES adapting to meet the expectationsof those it serves.”It is only through proactive surveying andreview that AAFES can ensure its prices areroutinely lower than the competition. But evenwith constant monitoring, today’s competitiveretail landscape requires AAFES to rely on itsprice matching program to guarantee that, inthe event the PX or BX doesn’t have the lowestprice, authorized customers will alwaysreceive the best price.“We’ll Match It!” works in two ways: Shoppers who see a price differential ofless than $10 can tell the cashier who willmatch it on the spot. Customers who report a price differenceOSC eventThe 607th Air Intelligence Group spouses will host this month’sOfficers’ Spouses’ Club function, Girls’ Night In, on Thursday at theOfficers’ Club. Social begins at 6:00 p.m.; food will be served at 6:45p.m.Participants are invited to wear their favorite (appropriate) pajamas.Reservations should be made by 5 p.m. Monday to 122-6461 or reservations@osanosc.com.People who have permanent reservations and willnot be attending, should cancel by 5 p.m. Monday to avoid beingcharged. For more information, visit the Osan OSC’s Web site atwww.osanosc.com.51st SVS ChannelWant to know what’s going on this month in services, but can’t findyour services magazine? Turn to Channel 15! Events for the currentmonth will be displayed in a format similar to the Commander’s AccessChannel.SAME scholarshipThe Society of American Military Engineers, Korea Post, hasannounced its annual scholarship competition for college-bound highschool seniors who plan to pursue a career in engineering or engineering-relatedfields.There are multiple awards available this year, starting at $2,000 each.The scholarships are non-renewable, valid only for the 2007-2008academic year.of greater than $10 need only to bring a currentlocal competitor’s ad to receive thereduced price.In either “We’ll Match It” scenario themerchandise being compared must be identical.“AAFES is committed to having lowprices,” said Chief Eaton. “‘We’ll Match It!’is simply a last line of defense in our desireto be the military shopper’s first choice.After AAFES conducts national surveys andassociates from the store level compare localprices, military families have this pricematching mechanism to make sure no onemissed anything.”“We’ll Match It!” promotes AAFES as aprice leader with a pledge that its operationswill match competitors’ current, local priceon any identical stock assortment. In additionto this same-day pledge, AAFES also offers a30-day price guarantee on any item originallypurchased from AAFES and subsequentlysold at a lower price by AAFES, or anotherlocal competitor (excluding unauthorizeddealers).Since AAFES has a dual mission to providequality merchandise and services atcompetitively low prices and generate earningsto supplement MWR programs, thereare exceptions to the “We’ll Match It!” program.Except for the Exchange Catalog andaafes.com, PXs and BXs cannot accept challengesfrom any catalog or Web site. Otherexclusions include special offers or promotions,free-with-purchase offers, limitedquantity offers, bundled promotions, specialfinancing, “gimmick” promotions, specialorder automotive parts, gasoline, automotivelabor/service, double and triple coupons,clearance items, flat percentage off items andvending items.“We’ll Match It!” is available every dayof the year exclusively at AAFES facilitiesaround the world. Purchases from theexchange generate funds for much neededMWR programs. In the past 10 years,AAFES contributed more than $2.4 billion toArmy, Air Force, Marine Corps and NavyMWR/Services programs. These funds areused in support of Youth Services, ArmedForces Recreation Centers, post functionsand other quality of life initiatives enjoyedby military families on installations acrossthe globe.The “We’ll Match It!” policy applies toall AAFES retail stores including mainstores, shoppettes, class six, car care andtroop stores. Complete details concerning theprice matching program are available onlineat www.aafes.com.All DoDDS high school students in Korea, as well as students livingin the U.S. whose parents are members of the Korea post, are eligible.Scholarship applications are available in the Osan American HighSchool counselor's office. Complete applications must be turned in byApril 15.For more information, contact a high school guidance counselor orCmdr. Todd Henricks at 723-5941 or by e-mailingtodd.henricks@korea.army.milThrift Shop job openingsThe Thrift Shop Advisory Board is accepting applications for aThrift Shop manager.For a job description, qualification requirements and monthlysalary, contact Mrs. Suzy Evans at thriftshopchair@osanosc.com.Applications are being accepted now for early summer hire.Applications are available at the Thrift Shop and may also be downloadedfrom the Officers’ Spouses’ Club Web site at www.osanosc.comAnnual leave donationCivilian personnel wishing to donate leave through the voluntaryleave transfer program to individuals who have exhausted annual andsick leave due to illness may submit a leave donation form to the civilianpersonnel flight.This form is available on the office of personnel management Website at www.opm.gov. For more information, call Ms. Kim, Song at784-4434 or 784-8177.Volunteer ofthe WeekStaff Sgt. Kodi JacksonStaff Sgt. Kodi Jackson has been an activemember and volunteer with the OsanInspirational Gospel Service throughout the pastyear. He secured a location to start a Protestantmidweek Bible study that has more than 30 inattendance each week, and a men's Bible studyclass which has more than 20 participants. Healso changed "Joy Night" to take place on Fridayevenings, allowing more Airmen to attend. Sincethe change, the ministry has grown to more than60 people in attendance. Sergeant Jacksonserves as the secretary for the IGS leadershipteam. His dedication, time and energy devoted isdeeply appreciated by the Osan ProtestantChapel.VolunteerOpportunities VITA receptionist needed: A taxbackground is helpful, but not necessary. Formore information, call Tech. Sgt. Jerol Boyceat 784-4131. Cubmaster: Leaders are needed forPack 86 as soon as possible. A two-personteam is preferred, but not necessary. Formore information, call Tech. Sgt. DeniseJames at 784-6069. Boy Scout Troop 86: Leaders areneeded. For more information, call Mr. JohnMuckey at 784-4272 or Lt. Col. RichardRoessler at 784-7214. Youth Center: Teeball and baseballcoaches are needed for the upcoming season.Training is available. For more information,call Mr. Cliff Carroll at 784-4607. Red Cross: An ARC hospital volunteercoordinator is needed. For more information,call Maj. Mary Brookins at 784-2172. Hospital: Two volunteers are neededto work in outpatient records. For more information,call Tech. Sgt. Darryl Poe at 784-7242.Korean language and cultureDescription: To the left ishow to ask for a menu at arestaurant in Hangeul. Thelanguage is read from leftto right and from top to bottom.The phrase is pronounced,“Mehnyou johmboh yoh joo sheh yo,” andit translates to, “Please,show the menu for me.”

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MiG Alley FlyerMarch 9, 2007SPORTSThelingering effects of caffeineCaffeine has a half-life of an average of four hours, so it will take yourbody four hours to rid itself of half the amount of caffeine that you'veconsumed. After eight hours, your body will contain one-quarter of theoriginal amount and, after 12 hours, your body will still contain oneeighthof what you first drank.Lunch-n-bowlMilitary in uniform bowl free with a meal purchaseof $3 or more, Mondays through Fridays, 11 a.m. to 1p.m. Civilians can join in on the action Wednesdays.For more informaiton, contact the bowling center at784-5173.This had better go inJames Williams, No. 33 on the Team Osan basketball team, shoots his second free throw during histeam’s game against Camp Casey on Sunday. Team Osan had a perfect season, winning all 45games they played. They are currently in Kadena, Okinawa, to play in a Pacific Air Forces tournamentagainst all other bases in the command. Photo by Senior Airman Brok McCarthyI.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.comSafe cyclingBicycling can be safer for all with the followingsafety tips:Always wear a helmet and safety vest. If riding at night or during periods of reduced visibility,a head light must be used along with a flashingred tail light. Obey all traffic controls.Always use hand signals when turning or stopping. Give pedestrians the right-of-way.Remember, a bicycle is a vehicle that shares a complextraffic environment with other larger forms oftransportation.Safe bicycling involves more than wearing theproper safety equipment and keeping a bike in goodmechanical order - knowing all the rules of the road isjust as important.For more information on this or other safety tips,contact the 51st Fighter Wing safety office at 784-1842.The weight on my shoulders:By Team McConnell member22nd Air Refueling WingMCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE,Kan. -- I'm writing this without revealing myname, but I could be any woman, or man, youknow. The gate guard who looks at your IDcard in the morning, the mother taking her childto daycare or the bagger at the checkout in thecommissary. It doesn't matter what I do for aliving or how old I am.I do not look thin, nor am I fat. I have a disease.I have an eating disorder.It has taken me a long time to admit that Ihave a problem. My disease is much like that ofan alcoholic, but my drug of choice is food. Analcoholic can possibly learn to live without alcohol,but people with an eating disorder are stillrequired every day to face their demons atbreakfast, lunch, dinner and every time theypass a restaurant or bake sale.My disease started around the age of 10when I would binge-eat on sweets. Not just thetypical eat two candy bars and feel kind ofqueasy, but eat a whole chocolate cream pie, abox of snack cakes, and a half of a gallon of icecream. Three thousand or more calories at a sittingwould not be unusual for me. I would hideit from my parents and friends, eating secretlyand hiding the wrappers and packages in thebottom of the trash cans. When my friendswould be offered something to eat, and theywould say no, they just weren't hungry, I couldn'tunderstand that. I was always hungry; nomatter how much I ate. My best friend growingup was very tall and very thin, naturally. Ialways felt like the dumpy little friend taggingalong. Although looking back I realize I was anormal weight, if not a little underweight attimes.Teenage metabolism carried me throughhigh school and college, but quickly the poundsstarted adding up with every pizza and cake thatI would consume. After months of daily bingeing,I would extreme diet and exercise formonths at a time to get down to my "ideal"weight - the weight at which I thought I wouldbe happy. I would get to that number on thescale and stay there for exactly 2.2 seconds andthen start binging again; eating all the foods Ihad deprived myself of during my hyper-controllingperiod of dieting. This cycle would happentwo or three times a year.When I would get "fat," I would get verydepressed and seeing myself in the mirror withall that extra weight would just prompt me toeat even more. Some incident or event wouldeventually occur that would prompt me backinto my dieting and people would exclaim aboutthe weight I had lost when I got thin again. Asmy weight would go down, their complimentsonly encouraged me to continue with the obsessivedieting and calorie counting. Fasting andover-exercising were two other parts of my illnessthat were kept quiet.This cycle of thin and fat happened formany years. Probably more than most of youhave been alive. I have kept it a secret for solong, from so many people. The only one thatcould have possibly had a clue was my brother,Dealing with an eating disorderwho would also indulge in sweets with me as ayoungster. I knew that what I was doing was notgood for my body, but I didn't know how muchworse it could get.I started seeking help from a therapist whenmy child walked in on me during one of mybinges. I didn't want to give my child what Iwas eating, not because it was bad for them, butbecause I didn't want to share. I knew I had todo something about my problem. I was notgoing to hand this disease to my child and seeher go through the same things that I did. Mychild was my world to me and I just couldn't dothat.I have been in therapy now for almost a yearand things are a little different. Not a lot different,and not really for the better. I am on medicationfor my depression (a major factor in eatingdisorders), but my binging has progressed tobinging and purging, a disease known as bulimianervosa. Before I started purging, they classifiedmine as non-purging bulimia, and in mymind it was nothing too serious. I really thoughtthat I could fix this problem, just like I had fixedso many other problems in my life; I would justmake it perfect. Major stressors in my life havechanged the dynamic of my illness. My diseaseis nobody's fault, it's not all in my head, and it isa real illness with real symptoms and real consequences.I know that someday I will workthrough this and recover.Eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia,and binge eating disorder include extreme emotions,attitudes and behaviors surroundingweight and food issues. Anorexia nervosa ischaracterized by self-starvation and excessiveweight loss.Bulimia nervosa is characterized by a secretivecycle of binge eating followed by purging.Bulimia includes eating large amounts of foodmorethan most people would eat in one meal-inshort periods of time, then getting rid of thefood and calories through vomiting, laxativeabuse, or over-exercising.Binge eating disorder or compulsiveovereating is characterized primarily by periodsof uncontrolled, impulsive, or continuous eatingbeyond the point of feeling comfortably full.While there is no purging, there may be sporadicfasts or repetitive diets and often feelingsof shame or self-hatred after a binge.There is no "cure" for eating disorders, it is abattle every day for the rest of your life for peoplewith these diseases. It's not glamorous, infact, for me it's embarrassing and shameful;very few people know that I suffer from this.Even when they do know about it, they don'tknow what to do. I belong to Team McConnell,I am part of your family, and this is my illness.If you are suffering from an eating disorderor know someone who is, please get help. TheNEDA Web site, www.NationalEating-Disorders.org, and toll-free information andreferral helpline at (800)931-2237, provideextensive resources nationwide. The health andwellness center can also help point you in theright direction, contact them at 784-4292.(Additional information and statistics providedby www.nationaleatingdisorders.org)