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Volume III, Issue 2 October 18, 2019 http://www.7af.pacaf.af.mil
A U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk drops off troops during a search
and rescue demonstration at the Seoul International Aerospace
and Defense Exhibition (ADEX) 2017 at Seoul Air Base, Republic
of Korea, Oct. 21, 2017. The Seoul ADEX is the largest, most
comprehensive event of its kind in Northeast Asia, attracting
aviation and aerospace professionals, key defense personnel,
aviation enthusiasts and the general public alike. (U.S. Air Force
photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)
U.S. Forces to participate in Seoul ADEX 2019
Pacific Air Forces Public Affairs military aircraft, which are scheduled for static Army’s CH-47F Chinook and MQ-1 Predator; and
displays and aerial demonstrations, including the U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey.
U.S. Air Force the F-16 Fighting Falcon, A-10 “The alliance between the United States and
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, HI -- Thunderbolt II, C-17 Globemaster III, KC-135 Republic of Korea has secured peace and helped
The United States military is represented at the Stratotankers, and E-3B Sentry. promote democracy for more than six decades,”
2019 Seoul International Aerospace & Defense The U.S. Air Force Academy Wings of Blue said Lt. Gen. Ken Wilsbach, 7th Air Force
Exhibition at Seoul Airbase, Republic of Korea, jump team is also participate in Seoul ADEX commander. “We have a partnership unlike any
Oct. 15-20, 2019. ’19 and are scheduled to perform a “blended other, and showcasing America’s airpower at this
Seoul ADEX is an airshow and a comprehensive jump” with their Republic of Korea Air Force year’s Seoul ADEX is a tribute to our continued
aerospace and defense exhibition featuring counterparts. pledge to promote peace, stability and prosperity
ground and naval assets. Other aircraft scheduled to participle in the on the Korean peninsula.”
Approximately 180 U.S. service members are event include the U.S. Navy’s P-8A Poseidon,
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scheduled to showcase a cross-section of U.S. EA-18G Growler and MH-60 Seahawk; the U.S.
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Keeping the Pack Strong: Your Military Family Life Counselor Army, Air Force, Arctic Anvil 2019 8th FW, 38th FG compete during Friendship Day
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Crimson Sky
Published by Seventh Air Force
Symposium gives Airmen insight
on being a first sergeant
7th Air Force
Commanding General/Publisher
Lt. Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach
Public Affairs Officer/Editor
Lt. Col. Omar Villarreal
Editor/COR
Park, Do Young
Editor/Staff Writer
Master Sgt. Elizabeth Anschutz
51st Fighter Wing
Commander
Col. John F. Gonzales
Public Affairs Officer
Capt. Lauren Woods
Staff Writers
Tech. Sgt. Matt Davis
Staff Sgt. Ramon A. Adelan
Staff Sgt. James L. Miller
Staff Sgt. Sergio A. Gamboa
Staff Sgt. Greg Nash
8th Fighter Wing
Commander
Col. Tad D. Clark
Public Affairs Officer
Capt. Alexandra Stormer
Staff Writers
Technical Sgt. Joshua Arends (Left) U.S. Air Force Maj. Andrew Glindmeyer, 8th
Staff Sgt. Mackenzie Mendez Maintenance Squadron commander, Lt. Col. Jacob Foley,
Staff Sgt. Joshua Edwards
Staff Sgt. Anthony Hetlage
8th Security Forces Squadron commander and Maj. Dustin
Senior Airman Stefan Alvarez Burleson, 8th Communications Squadron commander,
answer questions from Airmen during the First Sergeant
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or patron. If a violation or rejection of this equal Oct. 1 to 4. commanders including Col. Tad sure if I’m ready to be a first sergeant
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Keeping the Pack Strong: Your
Military Family Life Counselor
By Staff Sgt. Mackenzie Mendez Bear, a licensed service and therapy dog, arrived at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, in August 2019,
8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs with his owner, Jim Hess. Hess, Kunsan AB’s Military and Family Life Counselor, is a licensed marriage
and family therapist. Kunsan is Hess’s and Bear’s fourth assignment, working with military service
members and their families for two years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mackenzie Mendez)
KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --
Editor’s Note: This is the third article in a series
designed to highlight helping agencies and
resiliency at Kunsan Air Base.
Military members face a myriad of unique
challenges every day. Airmen may struggle with
stress related to work, finances or marriage. At
Kunsan Air Base, situations can become even
more stressful, as service members work in
high-demand roles while stationed thousands of
miles from home.
The Military Family Life Counseling Program
helps support military members and their
families during various life challenges through
short-term, non-medical counseling services, at
no cost.
“As a Military Family Life Counselor, I have
the ability to help active duty service members
adjust to military life and help them better
understand the stressors they may face, as
well as be ready for duty,” said Jim Hess, MFLC
assigned to Kunsan. “I conduct one-on-one
sessions, provide educational briefings to units
and work with existing military and family
Jim Hess, Military Family Life Counselor, has been a licensed marriage and family therapist for more than 20
support programs.” years and maintains a license in Tennessee. He arrived at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, in August 2019,
Through psycho-education, MFLCs are able with his licensed service and therapy dog, Bear. Kunsan is Hess’s fourth assignment as a MFLC, working with
to educate military members on life skills, such military service members and their families for two years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mackenzie Mendez)
October 18, 2019 NEWS C RIMSON S KY | PAGE 4
as anger management and communication. They therapist for more than 20 years and maintains “The MFLC Program enhances the Airman
also assist in helping military service members a license in Tennessee. He arrived at Kunsan & Family Readiness Center in the personal and
and their families understand various factors of in August 2019, with his licensed service and work life arenas,” said Master Sgt. Miles Martin,
living a military lifestyle including deployment therapy dog, Bear. Kunsan is Hess’s fourth Airman & Family Readiness Center Readiness
stress, homesickness, relocation adjustment and assignment as a MFLC, working with military NCO. “The MFLC provides coping methods for
separation. service members and their families for two years. professional and personal life pressures such as
“During my sessions, I focus on education “When my son joined the Army three years separation, homesickness, conflict resolution
to change the thinking and behavior of the ago, I wanted to give back to the families,” said and relationship issues. Their ability to provide
individuals who are experiencing certain stressors Hess. “I am here to help Airmen and ensure they confidential counseling provides another outlet
in their lives,” said Hess. “I use psychology to are ready for service and able to accomplish their for the Airman of Kunsan.”
teach them how their thinking affects behavior mission.” If an individual is interested in the MFLC
and how it’s possible to think better, feel better Recently, Air Force senior leaders implemented program, choosing to seek non-medical
and function better. Service members can then a Resilience Tactical Pause with the purpose to counseling through the MFLC program has no
use the tools I provide for the rest of their lives.” increase Airmen connectedness and increase impact on a service member’s security clearance
MFLCs are masters or doctorate-level licensed unit cohesion, trust and confidence in command and information disclosed during a session with
counselors with the ability to speak with service teams while soliciting feedback to evolve the Air an MFLC is confidential. In addition to Jim Hess,
members on or off-installation. All services with Force’s approach to decrease suicides and increase Kunsan is scheduled to receive an additional
an MFLC are private and confidential, with the the well-being of Airmen. The MFLC Program MFLC in November 2019.
exception of child abuse, domestic abuse and any augments existing military support services For more information about the Military
duty to warn situations. by providing Airmen with another avenue for Family Life Counseling Program, visit Military
Hess has been a licensed marriage and family seeking help. One Source.
Osan recognizes Energy Action Month 2019
By Staff Sgt. Greg Nash To commemorate October’s Energy Action month, the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron’s energy management team
is challenging Team Osan to utilize best practices in efficient energy usage to enhance mission capability and
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs readiness. During Energy Action Month, the Air Force will emphasize the need for smart energy solutions and
inform Airmen, Air Force senior leaders, policy makers and aligned organizations about what they can do to
OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- To effectively distribute, generate, and manage resilient and reliable energy across the enterprise. (Courtesy photo)
commemorate October’s Energy Action month,
the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron’s energy importance of energy efficiency, resiliency, and “Instead of just saying “turn the lights off,” as
management team is challenging Team Osan to security and helps us consciously focus on energy an energy-saving method, everyone on Osan can
utilize best practices in efficient energy usage to issues by bringing the problems and possible have a more involved role in understanding the
enhance mission capability and readiness. solutions to the forefront of people’s minds,” control systems of their facilities,” Quitta said.
During Energy Action Month, the Air Force Quitta said. “Not to say individuals should be programming
will emphasize the need for smart energy According to Quitta, energy conservation HVAC systems, but understanding when
solutions and inform Airmen, Air Force senior practices have major implications. something isn’t working correctly and reporting
leaders, policy makers and aligned organizations “Using excessive energy detracts from [Osan’s] it makes a difference.”
about what they can do to effectively distribute, energy security which impacts our ability to A game-changer for helping Osan meet
generate, and manage resilient and reliable quickly restore power and re-establish critical its annual goal is the base-wide natural gas
energy across the enterprise. missions,” Quitta said. “With energy, every unit conversion process. When operational, the
This year’s Air Force theme, “Energy Able – used has an associated cost that must be paid to Energy Management and Control System’s
Mission Capable,” tasks installations to foster produce, deliver and utilize it. The excess energy dashboard will be able to remotely reduce the
cultures that prioritize energy optimization and beyond what we truly need that is used and lost excessive over-heating and over-cooling of
water management. ultimately hurts us monetarily. Beyond just the facilities, continuing the squadron’s efforts to
“By prioritizing energy management and costs associated with this, the more energy we reduce energy consumption base-wide.
resilience, we are building a strong foundation for consume the higher the baseline energy need for With an embraced culture of energy
the future warfighter and ensuring Airmen have the installation is, which drives a higher demand awareness, the 51st CES strives to have far
energy when and where they need it,” said John for contingency response situations.” reaching impacts for Team Osan, and vastly
Henderson, assistant secretary of the Air Force While the 51st CES is fully dedicated to large- increase the base energy resilience and security.
for installations, environment and energy. scale projects such as reducing the installation’s For additional information, individuals can
For Osan’s 1st Lt. Colin Quitta, 51st CES energy usage by 2.5 percent annually until 2025 visit www.safie.hq.af.mil/EnergyActionMonth
emergency manager, awareness of proper energy as a part of the Executive Order 13963 federal for resources and follow the hashtag
conservation is vital. initiative, they encourage everyone to lend a #EnergyAbleMissionCapable at www.facebook.com/
“Energy action month highlights the helping hand. AirForceEnergy and www.twitter.com/AFEnergy.
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Air Force on schedule with new
uniform issue timeline
By Lemitchel King
502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-
LACKLAND, Texas (AFNS) --Trainees
entering into Basic Military Training at
the 37th Training Wing the first week of
October were the first group to be issued
the new Operational Camouflage Pattern
uniforms.
When Air Force officials announced last
year they were adopting the Army OCP as
the official utility uniform, they developed
a three-year rollout timeline across the
force for the entire changeover. Last week
put them on target for issue to new recruits
entering BMT.
“Each trainee is issued four sets
of uniforms with their initial issue,”
Bernadette Cline, clothing issue supervisor
said. “Trainees who are here in (Airmen
Battle Uniforms) will continue to wear
them throughout their time here and will
be replaced when they get their clothing
allowance.”
The 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron
Initial Issue Clothing outfits nearly 33,000 Cecil Harvey, 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron lead supply technician, helps Air Force basic military training
BMT trainees every year and maintains trainees assigned to the 326th Training Squadron, during initial issue of the first Operational Camouflage Pattern
more than 330,000 clothing line items. uniform, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Oct. 2, 2019. The OCP uniforms were made available for purchase
“We partner with Defense Logistics
for Airmen Oct. 1, 2018. The mandatory wear date is April 1, 2021. The OCP uniforms work in all climates and across
the spectrum of the Air Force mission. They also contribute to the joint warfighting excellence and close ties between
Agency who provides the clothing items the Air Force and the Army. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sarayuth Pinthong)
upfront to be issued,” Donald Cooper, Air
Force initial clothing issue chief said. “Then
we warehouse and issue to the individuals’
size-specific clothing.”
After taking Airmen feedback into
consideration, the uniform board members
said they chose the OCP for the improved
fit and comfort and so that they will blend
in with their soldier counterparts’ uniforms
in joint environments, according to Cooper.
“Right now, if someone deploys, they’ll
get it issued,” Cline said. “And now that
everyone is converting over to this uniform,
(the trainees) already have the uniform to
work and deploy in.”
Following the timeline, the OCP should
now be available online for purchase as well.
The next mandatory change listed on the
timeline, to take place by June 1, 2020, will
be for Airmen’s boots, socks and T-shirts to
be coyote brown. Also, officer ranks to the
spice brown.
Switching from two different types of
utility uniforms to just one, multifunctional
uniform could also simplify life for the
Airmen.
“I think the biggest value is going to
be the thought that they aren’t required
to have two uniforms anymore once they
convert to a uniform that is for deployment
and day-to-day work,’” Cooper said.
U.S. Air Force basic military training trainees assigned to the 326th Training Squadron receive the first
Operational Camouflage Pattern uniforms during initial issue, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Oct. 2,
For more information on uniform 2019. The OCP uniforms were made available for purchase for Airmen Oct. 1, 2018. The mandatory wear date is
guidance, visit https://www.afpc. April 1, 2021. The OCP uniforms work in all climates and across the spectrum of the Air Force mission. They also
af.mil/Career-Management/Dress-and- contribute to the joint warfighting excellence and close ties between the Air Force and the Army. (U.S. Air Force
Appearance/. photo by Sarayuth Pinthong)
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Army, Air Force, Arctic Anvil 2019
Soldiers of the 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division stationed at Joint Base
By Tech. Sgt. Christopher Carranza Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska board a C-130J flown by the 327th Airlift Squadron during a joint forces
403rd Wing Public Affairs training exercise called Arctic Anvil, Oct. 1-6, at Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center, Miss. Reserve
Citizen Airmen from the 815th AS assigned to the 403rd Wing at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., and the
327th AS assigned to the 913th Airlift Group at Little Rock AFB, Ark., provided airlift and airdrop capabilities
KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jessica L. Kendziorek) ▲
Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 815th Airlift
Squadron, aka ‘Flying Jennies,’ with the 327th
AS, provided airlift and airdrop support for
the U.S. Army’s Joint Forces Exercise Arctic
Anvil, Oct. 1 to 6, 2019.
Arctic Anvil is a joint, multi-national,
force-on-force culminating training exercise
that is being held at Camp Shelby Joint Forces
Training Center, Mississippi, throughout the
month of October.
“The 815th, along with the 327th Airlift
Squadron, had the pleasure of supporting
the (4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne),
25th Infantry Division) for the exercise
Arctic Anvil by providing personnel and
equipment airdrop as well as short-field air
land operations,” said Lt. Col. Mark Suckow,
815th AS pilot. “We were able to airdrop 400
paratroopers and equipment Wednesday
night and 20 bundles of supplies Sunday into
Camp Shelby.”
The 815th AS is an Air Force Reserve
Command tactical airlift unit assigned to
the 403rd Wing here. The unit transports Col. Daniel Collister, 913th Airlift Group deputy commander and pilot, conducts a pre-mission brief with
supplies, equipment and personnel into the loadmasters, U.S. Army jumpmasters, and U.S. Army safety crew prior to take-off during the joint
a theater of operation. The 403rd Wing forces exercise called Arctic Anvil, Oct. 1-6, at Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center, Miss. Reserve
maintains 20 C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, Citizen Airmen from the 815th Airlift Squadron assigned to the 403rd Wing at Keesler Air Force Base,
Miss., and the 327th AS assigned to the 913th Airlift Group at Little Rock AFB, Ark., provided airlift and
10 of which are flown by the Flying Jennies. airdrop capabilities to the 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division stationed at Joint
“We had the opportunity to provide three Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jessica L. Kendziorek) ▲
October 18, 2019 NEWS C RIMSON S KY | PAGE 7
Five 815th Airlift Squadron and two
327th AS C-130J Super Hercules aircraft
sit on the flightline at Gulfport Combat
Readiness Training Center, Miss. Oct. 1,
2019. The 815th AS, aka ‘Flying Jennies,’
with the 327th AS, provided airlift and
airdrop support for the U.S. Army’s Joint
Forces Exercise Arctic Anvil, Oct. 1 to
6. (U.S. Air Force video by Tech. Sgt.
Christopher Carranza) ►
aircrews and two C-130Js to help execute
the mass airlift and airdrop,” said Col.
Dan Collister, 913th Airlift Group deputy
commander. The 327th AS is a unit of the
913th AG based out of Little Rock Air Force
Base, Arkansas, and is an associate unit
of the 19th Airlift Wing, an active duty
unit equipped with C-130J Super Hercules
aircraft.
“Our primary mission at the 913th is
to provide combat-ready Airmen, tactical
airlift and agile combat support, thus
participating in a joint exercise such as
this is a great way for our Reserve Citizen
Airmen to hone their skills and get
experience working hand-in-hand with
partner units and sister services,” said
Collister.
More than 3,000 ‘Arctic Soldiers’ of
the 4/25th ICBT (ABN), based out of Joint
Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, are
participating in the joint forces exercise.
"At Camp Shelby, our paratroopers
have completed a mass tactical airborne
operation followed by force-on-force
exercises culminating with combined
live-fire training that will prepare us for
the brigade’s upcoming Joint Readiness
Training Exercise in January, said U.S.
Army Col. Christopher Landers, 4/25th
IBCT (ABN) commander. “Camp Shelby
and the state of Mississippi have provided
a remarkable training opportunity, that
without their significant support, would
not have been possible."
In addition to the 4/25th ICBT
(ABN), soldiers from the 177th Combat
Sustainment Support Brigade, the 3rd
Royal Canadian Regiment, and Airmen
from various units collaborated for the Col. Daniel Collister, 913th Airlift Group
exercise. deputy commander and pilot, conducts a
Airmen from the 403rd Wing, 319th pre-mission brief with the loadmasters,
Airlift Group, 321st Contingency Response
U.S. Army jumpmasters, and U.S. Army
safety crew prior to take-off during the joint
Squadron and 81st Training Wing
forces exercise called Arctic Anvil, Oct.
supported the Air Force’s role in Arctic 1-6, at Gulfport Combat Readiness Training
Anvil. Airmen from the 81st Logistics Center, Miss. Reserve Citizen Airmen from
Readiness Squadron and Operations the 815th Airlift Squadron assigned to
Support Flight contributed to the exercise the 403rd Wing at Keesler Air Force Base,
with ground vehicle transportation and Miss., and the 327th AS assigned to the
airspace support for the soldiers who were 913th Airlift Group at Little Rock AFB, Ark.,
rigging their supplies for airdrop here. provided airlift and airdrop capabilities to
“I am proud of our crews for this the 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne),
exercise,” said Suckow. “They executed 25th Infantry Division stationed at Joint
the mission as planned and helped to us Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. (U.S.
to meet our objectives. Time over target
Air Force photo by Jessica L. Kendziorek) ▲
for airdrop and airland operations were
Tech. Sgt. Joel Wilson (left) and Master Sgt.
executed flawlessly. The air land portion Doug Otten (right), 815th Airlift Squadron
into the (landing zone) was completed loadmasters, watch the ramp of a C-130J Super
in less than minimal time from landing Hercules open prior to airdrop Oct. 2, 2019 over
to takeoff. Having the opportunity to Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center, Miss.
work with thousands of soldiers in a large The 815th AS, aka ‘Flying Jennies,’ with the
scale exercise like this is very beneficial
327th AS, provided airlift and airdrop support
for the U.S. Army’s Joint Forces Exercise Arctic
training for us, it prepares us for real world Anvil, Oct. 1 to 6. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech.
operations.” Sgt. Christopher Carranza) ◄
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Airman 1st Class Saeed Shnawa, 811th Operations
Support Squadron, aircrew flight equipment
technician poses for a photo at Joint Base Andrews,
Md., June 6, 2019. Shnawa is an Iraq native who
served as a translator for coalition forces during
Operation Iraqi Freedom and enlisted in the U.S. Air
Force in 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman
Alyssa D. Van Hook)
Humvee, and he directed them where to go.
"After we delivered all the supplies, the
commander told me the location of their base, in
case I wanted to help again," Shnawa said. "At that
point, I was still very hesitant to join them on a
regular basis. After accompanying them again
to deliver aid to some families in need, though, I
was convinced of their sincere motives to help my
people. All of my preconceived notions about the
Americans went out the window, and the rest was
history."
It was those early interactions – right around the
time the coalition was overthrowing the Hussein
regime – that put him on the long winding path that
ended with Shnawa becoming an Air Force Airman.
Now, 16 years later, he’s an 811th Operations Support
Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician,
stationed at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.
From then on, Shnawa translated for the
Americans frequently at various locations. They not
only provided supplies and essential aid, but also
removed rockets left by the regime from abandoned
schools and medical clinics.
Same team, different uniform:
"I witnessed, time and time again, the good
deeds of the U.S. and coalition forces in the Sunni
and Shia regions of Iraq," Shnawa said.
The story of an Iraqi translator
Side by side, coalition troops trained new Iraqi
forces, acquired contracts to rebuild schools and
hospitals and empowered citizens with resources.
who became an American Airman
Shnawa worked with both the U.S. Marine Corps
and the U.S. Army, receiving letters of recognition
and commemorative coins as tokens of gratitude
from every unit rotation.
Shnawa said he loved the work he was doing
and he developed an admiration for the different
By Senior Airman Alyssa D. Van Hook "I jumped in to help the elders, but was quickly branches of service. Because of them, he felt he was
11th Wing Public Affairs kicked out of the crowd," he said. "But I was persistent, able to help impact his nation on a large scale.
and instead of going to the elders again, I went "But the great heroes of the U.S. forces did not get
JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. (AFNS) -- In 2003, directly to the Americans. When I broke through to see what I saw,” he said. "While they were trading
Airman 1st Class Saeed Shnawa was not Airman the crowd I said, 'I can take you to the women and off for year-long deployments, I was observing. And
1st Class Saeed Shnawa. He was a 21-year-old Iraqi children in need of supplies. I know where they are.'" I observed many accomplishments."
student of technology at a university in Baghdad. The troops immediately loaded Shnawa into their From 2003 through 2008, Shnawa said he
That’s when American and coalition forces arrived
to overthrow the Iraqi government, turning Baghdad
into a war zone. Like many young men and women
in Baghdad, Shnawa fled the city, bound for western
Iraq, where his parents lived at the time. His life was
upturned, his future uncertain.
Shnawa said Saddam Hussein’s propaganda
convinced much of the country that America was
evil. But those notions were soon tested when he
came face to face with American service members.
"I fled to West Iraq -- where my parents lived
around that time," Shnawa said. "Many villages,
including that area, had been deprived of necessities
by the regime. That's where we first met."
The first meeting happened when he noticed a
crowd of people surrounding an American convoy.
Curious, Schnawa approached the crowd and
discovered the troops were having great difficulty
communicating with the villagers.
"Where are the women and children in need?"
he heard the uniformed troops ask, in a barely
intelligible attempt at a local dialect. Because he
attended college in the capital, Shnawa seemed to Shnawa displays his commemorative coin collection, at Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 6, 2019. Shnawa
understand the communication better than the received coins and letters of commendation for his work with the U.S. and coalition forces during Operation
gathered Iraqis. Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alyssa D. Van Hook)
October 18, 2019 NEWS C RIMSON S KY | PAGE 9
watched as the nation grew and improved thanks to working with coalition forces. they could schedule it, they spoke on the phone.
the military efforts. But even in all his pride, he said "When my baby came, I had to make a choice," "It was hard, but so much better than before,"
he found himself disappointed; he said he wished the Shnawa said. "I was living in paranoia and knew I Inaam said. "I finally had assurance that he was alive."
troops who did the work could witness its long-term, was being watched." In January of 2013, after more than two years
positive impact. Finally, he returned home to Inaam, but was apart, Inaam was finally reunited with her husband
To make matters worse, he said, news outlets unable to give her answers about where he had been in the U.S. The disappearances, the hiding, the fear
across the world had turned on the U.S. and coalition or what he’d been doing. He only told her he was ok. -- it was over.
forces. From his vantage point, the media coverage Too soon after, he had to leave again. And again. "When I arrived here, I felt a sense of peace,"
was focused too much on bullets and bombs and not Something changed when Shnawa left for another Inaam said. "We started a better life together."
enough on the progress. mission in late 2010. Shnawa, however, said he still had a dream to fulfill.
According to Shnawa, less than 1% of the "This time it was different, I just knew it," Inaam "I hold a tremendous amount of honor toward
operations he observed were met with violence. said. "He sent me a message saying, 'I'm going to find those troops in Iraq," Shnawa said. "It's something I
Soon, though, the calculus of danger changed a better life for us,' and turned off his phone. I cried will never be able to describe. I used to wonder, 'Will I
for Shnawa himself. He’d spent years as one of the frequently and did not know what to do. I just waited ever get the chance to do their job, in their uniform?'
coalition forces’ most trusted translators, but that in fear for him to call me." Before, I wrote it off as an impossible dream."
also meant he was known by the enemy. Insurgent Shortly thereafter, Inaam remembers an In 2017, Saeed came home with his citizenship
forces could recognize him, he said and that’s when individual from the village came to her brother and papers and an idea his wife did not expect to hear.
he started to worry – especially thinking about his asked questions about Shnawa. "After all the dangerous things he had done, he
new bride, Inaam. "He came forward questioning whether or not my still wanted to join the military!" Inaam said. "Of
In an effort to protect her, Shnawa kept his job a husband was a translator for the American Forces," course, I said absolutely not."
secret from her, sometimes leaving for days at a time Inaam said. "I told him I was sure he was not, but I "And I didn't blame her," Shnawa said. "No one in
without communication. was still warned. He said, ‘They know you are the wife the world could blame her because of the torture I
"He told me he was a computer technician and of Saeed Shnawa. If you want your family to remain put her through."
translator with embassies," Inaam said. "I always alive, then do not leave the safety of your home.'" After they spent time researching the different
knew he was covering something up, and I felt he She complied. Finally, her husband broke the silence. service branches, Inaam said she started to warm up
was in danger." One call turned into a few text messages, followed by to the idea.
A year after their marriage, 2008 brought the birth daily email. Her fear began to give way to hope. "I realized it was different than his service in
of their first child. Inaam still didn't know where he was -- and she Iraq," Inaam said. "Together we made the decision he
"I thought that because we had a child he was never would've guessed he had escaped to Jordan and would enlist in the Air Force."
going to be home more often," Inaam said. “After she sought asylum in the U.S. This time, the separation had an entirely different
was born, though, my life was turned upside down.” "I knew if I stayed in Iraq, my family and I would meaning.
In November 2009, Shnawa locked his phone and not survive," Shnawa said. "When Saeed left for Basic Military Training, he
disappeared for longer than ever before. It was 2011 when Inaam finally got the whole story. reminded me of all the bad things that happened
"That was the worst seven months of my life," "He called me from America and finally told me to us and our country," Inaam said. "He said, 'Good
Inaam said. everything," she said. people here in America saved our lives. I want to
In order to keep his family safe, Shnawa had Inaam said she spent much of the next two years serve this country because of those heroes, and all
decided to cut off all contact with his wife while gone being interviewed at the U.S. Embassy in Iraq. Whenever they sacrificed for us.'"
The Republic of Korea air force Aerobatic Team, Black Eagles, perform during the
Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition (ADEX) 2017 at Seoul Air
Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 21, 2017. ◄
U.S. Air Force Maj. Dan “Rock” Dickinson, Air Combat Command F-22 Raptor
Demonstration Team pilot, shakes the hand of an enthusiastic fan after his
performance at the Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition 2017
at the Seoul Airport, Republic of Korea, Oct. 20, 2017. ▼
- Continued from front page -
Support to airshows and other regional events
allows the U.S. to demonstrate its commitment to
the stability and security of the Indo-Pacific region,
promote standardization and interoperability
of equipment, and display capabilities critical to
the success of military operations. It also serves
to strengthen long-standing military-to-military
relations between the U.S., the Republic of Korea
and partner nations.
Media interested in covering U.S. participation
in the Seoul ADEX should contact Seventh Air
Force Public Affairs: Mr. Kim, Won Hui at 010-
2491-0621 or Lt. Col. Omar Villarreal at 010-4953-
6992, email: 7AFPA@osan.af.mil.
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ATC making the pieces fit like Tetris
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James
Mackmer, 51st Operations
Support Squadron air traffic
controller, checks his systems
as an aircraft awaits for
departure at Osan Air Base,
Republic of Korea, Oct. 4,
2019. Air traffic personnel
controls and regulates en
route and terminal air traffic,
which they initiate and issue
ATC clearances, instructions,
and advisories to ensure the
safe, orderly and expeditious
flow of air traffic operating
under instrument and visual
flight rules. (U.S. Air Force
photo by Staff Sgt. Ramon A.
Adelan)◄
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Greg
Weidhas, 51st Operations
Support Squadron air traffic
controller, monitors the
airfield at Osan Air Base,
Republic of Korea, Oct. 4,
2019. (U.S. Air Force photo
by Staff Sgt. Ramon A.
Adelan) ▼
By Staff Sgt. Ramon A. Adelan
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs
OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- It’s like a
game of Tetris, only instead of blocks, its aircraft
and lives – the simplest mistake can prove fatal.
For air traffic controllers, the job is in a
constant state of flux. One second they’re easily
controlling the ground or air traffic, then in a
split second chaos can ensue.
“It gets chaotic when you have so many pilots
needing so many different things at once,” said
Tech. Sgt. Alexandra Foley, 51st Operations
Support Squadron air traffic controller. “There’s
like 10 different voices in your ear and you have to
take all those voices, consider their request and
give them direction.”
Air traffic personnel controls and regulates en
route and terminal air traffic. Initiates and issues
ATC clearances, instructions, and advisories to
ensure the safe, orderly and expeditious flow of legal by regulation and it has to be safe. And if it’s you’re going to have a rough day. You’ll be focused
air traffic operating under instrument and visual legal and safe, there’s a lot of creativity involved on something else. You have to work with your
flight rules. in that.” team. Everyone up there is making sure that
“You come in everyday and it’s different,” Foley There are times when plan B quickly becomes everyone has what they need, to do what they
said. “It’s not the same monotonous thing. I can plan A. have to do.”
tell I’ve never seen the same thing twice. It never “You can always have a plan but sometimes The stigma behind air traffic control is it is
works like that. Weather is different. Wind is in a the plan doesn’t work, so you have to make up one of the most stressful jobs. They’re ultimately
different direction. It’s a different pilot flying that another one on the spot,” said Senior Airman responsible for multimillion dollar assets and
plane. You have to be able to think really fast.” Robert Tanimura, 51st OSS air traffic controller. people’s lives with every decision they make.
The controllers have to figure out how it “Everything is moving fast, so you have to think “It’s like Tetris and different airframes are like
all fits into play with a clear head and clear fast and on your toes to smoothly continue different size pieces,” Foley said. “Sometimes it
understanding of the airspace and ground control operations.” fits beautifully and sometimes it’s ugly.”
to safely launch and receive aircraft. There are multiple ways to sequence planes The controllers take into consideration
“It’s a matter of getting into a different and each controller orchestrates the airfield in different variables when directing traffic, such
headspace when you’re in the tower, which can be their own way. All the while, the watch supervisor as who is inbound or departing, aircraft speed,
so exhausting,” Foley said. “You’re physically tired is listening-in to every position in the tower aircraft type and weather.
by the end of the day. Not because you’ve been ensuring nothing unsafe or illegal is happening. “We get to see the mission from takeoff to
running, because you went to a different space in “It’s tough some days,” Foley said. “You have a landing,” Foley said. “We have to be resilient
your head and the adrenaline associated with it. rough night for whatever reason or personal stuff because things don’t always go perfectly, but we
You have to make decisions and they have to be going on at home, when you come in the morning bounce back and make the mission happen.”October 18, 2019 CRImSON SKY C RIMSON S KY | PAGE 11
The Crossword
U.S. military and family By Jon Dunbar
Korean Speech and
Quiz Contest
Date/Time: Nov. 6 (Wed) / 1500 - 1800
Location: Pyeongtaek University
Host: Gyeonggi Provincial Government
*Korean Speech: ~ 3min about ROK-US Alliance or your life in Korea.
*Korean singning: Any Korean song
*Quiz about Korea in English: About Korean history, Culture and life
Itinerary:
1450 - 1500: Register
1500 – 1510: Opening remarks
1510 – 1600: Korean speech and singing contest
1600 – 1615: Break time
1615 – 1715: Quiz contest about Korea in English
1715 – 1745: Announce the winners and award ceremony
1745 – 1800: Closing ceremony
Prize:
● 1st winner: KRW 200,000 gift card with Gyeonggi Governors award
ACROSS 41 Toronto baseball bird
● 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th winners: KRW 100,000 - 30,000 gift cards 43 Shiver
● 6th - 15th winners: KRW 10,000 gift cards 1 Beyonce's husband 44 Aristocrats
5 Spirit board 45 Automobile
10 Air pollution 46 Places dishes on the table
Anyone interested in the contest, please send your info below to 14 Black-and-white cookie 47 David Lee and Tim
7AFPA@us.af.mil: 15 ___ ___ now, when? 48 Jackson or Yellen
Full name, Gender, Cell number, Contest Program 16 ___ colada 50 ___ Moines
(Speech/Singing/Quiz) 17 Astin or Bean 51 Thump
18 Pond plant 53 Medical professional
19 Opposite of pro 55 Israel city
For more information, 20 Sultan's wives 60 Ground Control to ___ Tom"
contact Mr. Kim, Won Hee, 7AF/PA, at 031-685-8635 22 Choice 64 Opposite of minus
24 College entrance exam 65 Singer Nicki
26 Cog in a machine 67 Actor Eric
27 Goes with Tai or Alpha 68 Ye ___ tavern
Free Cultural
30 McAvoy or Bond 69 Hajj destination
32 Literary or secret 70 Actor Schreiber
71 Launch or brake
Immersion Program
37 Cravings
39 Between a bogey and a birdie 72 Turn the wheel
40 Attract 73 Or ___
Sponsored by the Gyeonggi provincial Government
DOWN 33 Arms
34 Journalist war assignment
This is a two day event. You may enroll in one or both days. 1 Actor Brolin 35 Actor Nick
(28-29 Oct / 4-5 Nov /18-19 Nov) 2 "Storm ___ 51" 36 Voice actress MacNeille
3 2019 38 Rogen or Green
4 Regions 40 Made a mistake
Day 1: 5 Black gold 42 Makes a joke
0820 ~ Meet bus just outside of main gate. Travel to 6 Flying saucers 43 Yellowish color
Pyeongtaek University 7 Whole number 45 Speaking style
0900 ~ 0930 Register 8 Energy units 48 Between India and kilo
9 Not at port 49 Hardy or Stoppard
0930 ~ 1010 ROK-US alliance 10 Hocked a loogie 52 Actor Jon and guitarist Shannon
1020 ~ 1100 Information about Pyeongtaek city 11 Tiny British car 54 Goes with guy or car
1110 ~ 1150 Traffic regulation 12 Hold ___ something 55 Japanese music genre
13 Increase 56 Jazz singer Fitzgerald
1150 ~ 1300 Cooking class (Korean food) 21 60 across abbreviated 57 Ant-Man Actor Paul
1300 ~ 1430 Learn basic Koreans 23 Construction tower 58 Expends
1440 ~ 1550 Experience calligraphy and Korean traditional 25 Spanish snacks 59 Self-defense spray
dresses 27 Goes with space and security 61 Prison
28 Phone greeting 62 Small banknotes
1550 ~ 1630 Travel to Osan AB 29 Arctic tribe 63 EDM party
31 Former UK PM Theresa 66 Jam container
Day 2:
0820 ~ Meet bus just outside of main gate. Travel to 40 ALLAGES 4 REG 39 TEA
Answers
Pyeongtaek University to Previous 42 MAINDRAG 5 CRUD 41 LANALANG
Crossword 46 AIRBAG 6 EXTRA 42 MGS
0900 ~ 0930 Information about Gyeonggi Province 51 GRAND 7 GEE 43 ARI
0930 ~ 1100 Korean History & Culture 52 NOG 8 UNDERDOG 44 IAN
ACROSS 54 ECOLI 9 STUDY 45 NNE
1100 ~ 1300 Closing Ceremony / Lunch (Bulgogi) ------------- 55 SINE 10 CIA 47 RCA
1 GFORCE 56 CANAL 11 ALT 48 BOX
1300 ~ 1600 Travel to Osan AB via public transportation: 7 GUS 58 AXIS 12 SEE 49 ALI
You will be given a transport card and shown how to use it. You will 10 CASA 59 ALL 13 ADS 50 GIS
14 RACERX 60 GAB 16 ACS 53 GAG
also be given a 10,000 won coupon to use in the Pyeongtaek Interna- 15 ENTAILED 62 PRETRIAL 20 ENO 56 CLINE
17 ROTGUT 67 RANCID
tional Market 18 EDUCATES 72 JULIENNE
22 GAS 57 LARGE
23 ORC 59 ARE
19 DRE 73 GROUND 24 LOO 61 BARR
21 EDS 74 STYX 25 FAR 62 PJS
No age limit. 22 GOLF 75 EGO 27 GDRAGON 63 RUT
26 ANGRY 76 ERNEST 28 GUT 64 ELY
28 GMEN 65 TIX
29 MRI
To register, email your name, desired tour date(s) and date of birth to: 32 AROAR DOWN 30 EMO 66 LEO
34 ODD ------------
chet.garretson@us.af.mil 35 BURMA 1 GRR
31 NAN 68 NON
36 SCORES 33 READD 69 CUE
2 FAO 35 BASIE 70 INS
38 ROTATION 3 OCT 37 SLR 71 DDTPAGE 12 | Photo nEWS
C R I M S O N S K Y October 18, 2019
T he U.S. Air Force
Thunderbirds and the
Royal Air Force Red
Arrows fly a 15-ship parade-
style flat pass to close out
the Great Pacific Airshow
over Huntington Beach,
Calif., Oct. 6, 2019. The pass
symbolically closed out the
Red Arrows North American
Tour, which visited cities in
the U.S. and Canada over
more than 10 weeks with
other jet demonstration
teams including the U.S.
Navy Blue Angels and
the Canadian Forces
Snowbirds. (U.S.
Air Force photo by
Tech. Sgt. Ned T.
Johnston)
C ambria Galloway, center, and Denise Ssozi, right, U.S. Air Force
Academy cadets, jump to block a spike during a volleyball match
against the University of Wyoming at the Cadet East Gym, U.S. Air
Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo., Oct. 3, 2019. (U.S. Air Force
photo by Trevor Cokley)◄
M aj. Gen. Clinton Crosier, is the deputy, deputy chief of staff for
strategy, integration and requirements, shakes hands with
Bubba Wallace, driver of the No. 43 Victory Junction Chevrolet,
at Dover International Speedway, Dover, Del., Oct. 6, 2019. The Air
Force is one of many sponsors of the No. 43 car that started in the 26th
position for the ‘Drydene 400’ Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series
playoff race. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)▼
U. S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein hosts Inspector
of the Polish Air Force Brig. Gen. Jacek Pszczola during a
counterpart visit at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., Oct. 2, 2019.
(U.S. Air Force photo by Wayne Clark)◄October 18, 2019 Photo NEWS C RIMSON S KY | PAGE 13
S taff Sgt. Rafael Ibarra, 673rd Medical Group
medic, performs a simulated casualty assessment
while instructing tactical combat casualty
care during exercise Polar Force 20-1, at Joint Base
Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 7, 2019. Designed
to test mission readiness, Polar Force is a two-week
exercise that develops the skills required to face and
overcome adverse scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by
Alejandro Peña) ►
A C-130 Hercules from the 153rd Airlift Wing,
Wyoming Air National Guard, fires off flares
over Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center,
Wyo., during a training mission Sept. 24, 2019. The
153rd Airlift Wing's primary mission is to provide
combat airlift to the state of Wyoming and the
nation. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt.
Jon Alderman) ▼
U. S. Air
Force
52nd
Fighter Wing
F-16 Fighting
Falcons line up in
formation on the
runway for a show
of forces display at
Spangdahlem Air
Base, Germany,
Oct. 1, 2019.
The 52nd FW has
a suppression
of enemy air
defenses mission
and must be
able to respond
to emerging
competitors. (U.S.
Air Force photo by
Staff Sgt. Joshua
R. M. Dewberry)
▼
A irman 1st Class Abagail Wright, 334th Aircraft Maintenance Unit assistant dedicated crew
chief, cuts the first slice of cake during the Air Force Ball in Goldsboro, N.C., Oct. 5, 2019. It’s
an Air Force tradition for the youngest Airman in attendance to cut the first piece of cake. (U.S.
Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob Derry) ◄PAGE 14 | C R I M S O N S K Y COMMUNITY BRIEFS October 18, 2019
Kunsan
- KUNSAN PHOTO CLUB - lodging rooms on a space available ba- cific unit cook dinner for their fellow Team 5/6 is looking for volunteers to
Interested in sharing your photogra- sis up to 120 days in advance for a max- Wolf Pack members at the Sonlight support the ROKAF English class every
phy experience with others and ex- imum of 30 days depending on avail- Inn. The dinner begins at 6 p.m. fol- Saturday, at the Sonlight Inn. You will
ploring Korea along the way? Have a ability. You can also book reservations lowing grace led by a chaplain. Meals be talking to ROKAF Airmen (enlisted)
camera, but want to learn how to use for the holiday season (November and range from “breakfast for dinner” to for approximately one hour. This event
it more completely? Then join the Kun- December) up to 30 days in advance “Italian cooking” to “Southern style.” is open to all ranks! Civilian attire is
san Photo Club as they delve into the for a maximum of 15 days. (Depend- For more information or to volunteer, preferred, however, UOD is allowed.
finer qualities of photography where ing on availability) Book now for all of contact the chapel at 782-HOPE. For more information, contact Staff
the key concept is: “It’s not the camera those relatives coming for the holiday! Sgt. Charles Nelson.
that makes a great photo, but the pho- - SPONSOR TRAINING -
tographer.” If interested in joining, the Reservations – Front Desk-DSN 782- Learn creative ways to assist newcom- - PING PONG TOURNAMENT -
group can be found on Facebook, just 1844 or Commercial (82)63-470-1844 ers reporting to Kunsan AB. Registra- Free to all. Prizes for first and second
search for “Kunsan Photo Club.” FAX: DSN 315-782-0633 Commercial tion required. Class is held at the Air- places. Prizes include Wolf Pack Won.
(82)63-470-0633 man and Family Readiness Center. Call To sign up, dates or for more informa-
- WOLF PACK LODGE - 782-5644 for more information, dates tion, call the CAC at 782-5213 or 4679.
Lodging Space A Policy or to sign up.
Need a break? Got family visiting and - SUNDAY SONLIGHT DINNER -
no room to house them? You can book Every Sunday, volunteers from a spe- - ROKAF ENGLISH CLASS -
Osan
OSAN CUP 2019 IS QUICKLY AP- for out-processing customers will be like to advertise for a free ESL lunch OSAN CITY'S ENGLISH
PROACHING: The ROAD AND GATE 0800-1100 and 1200-1500, Monday- and learn class on tuesdays from
CLOSURES: The Main Gate is closed Friday. OutProcessing will be closed 11:00-12:00. POC: tamara.ellis.2@
PROGRAM FOR MIDDLE
to all vehicle traffic Monday, Sept. 23 every day from 1100-1200, Monday- us.af.mil SCHOOL STUDENTS:
– Oct. 21 for an ongoing construction Friday. “Osan After Dark” will be avail- AFRC LOAN LOCKER PROGRAM: As part of the Good Neigh-
effort. The AFOC (ROKAF) gate is fully able from 0730-1800 Wednesday. OPEN Monday – Friday (except week- bor Program, 7th AF Public
open for vehicle traffic. Also, person- 51 LRS/IPE NEW HOURS: 51 LRS/ ends, holidays, and PACAF Family Affairs has been support-
nel arriving on-base via taxi cannot IPE new hours of operation for out- Days) 0800-1200 30 days Loaner (can
exit the vehicle into the flow of traffic processing customers will be 0800- be extended for an additional 30 days
ing the conversational
(HUGE SAFETY CONCERN). Please dis- 1100 and 1200-1500, Monday-Friday. if requested) The Loan Locker Program English program organized
embark at an authorized taxi stand or OutProcessing will be closed every provides families with the necessary by the Osan City Mayor
your desired destination. day from 1100-1200, Monday-Friday. kitchen and dining items as you for middle school children
51 CES CLOSURES/OUTAGES: The “Osan After Dark” will be available await your household goods arrival or
natural gas conversion project will from 0730-1800 Wednesday. as you pack to depart Osan AB. Taking
in Osan city. The program
begin on October 1st and impact DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VIGIL: advantage of this program can save is in need of volunteers
residents in military family housing. Who: Open to All Osan AB Person- you money and relief the stress of PCS who will assist and teach
Work to install the natural gas lines nel What: Vigil to Honor Victims of moves. Visit your Osan Airman & Fam- conversational English to
will begin on Se Jong Road alongside Domestic Violence / Where: Osan ily Readiness Center at Bldg 769 to see the students for the 2019
B1014 (Jirisan), and continue between Air Base Chapel, Bldg 779 / When: other great programs offered to en-
B1014 and B1016 (Parking Garage), Wednesday, 23 Oct from 1100 to sure a smooth transition in and out of second semester. The pro-
down to B1015 (Hallasan). Half of the 1130 / POC: Chaplain Jennifer Ray at Osan Air Base. For more information gram occurs every Thurs-
road width will be closed, but flaggers 784-5000 or Keylah Colteryahn Kiel at call 784-5440 (on military landline) or day till 19 December 2019.
will be present during the day and 784-3692 0505-784-5440 (on your personal Transportation is provided
the parking garage will still be acces- RESILIENCY TRAINING ASSISTANT cell).
sible. Work will occur from 0800-1700 CERTIFICATION COURSE: This is an AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE
from Checkertails at 1540
Monday-Friday for approximately two invitation to enroll in the Resiliency COUNCIL: Come out to our gen- and will return 1830 each
weeks until completion. Please direct Training Assistant Certification Course eral meeting which is held the first Thursday. If you are in-
any questions to 1st Lt Colin Quitta at held 23-25 Oct 0800-1600 at the USO. Thursday of every month at 1130 at terested in this "Adopt‐
784-9230. Not only will this AF Certification pro- the USO Classroom 1. This is a great
51 MUNS CLOSURE: The 51st Muni- vide you with valuable resiliency skills, atmosphere for us to come together,
A‐School English Tutoring
tions Squadron will be closed Novem- it is the first step towards becoming a network, and develop significant com- Program", please contact
ber 2nd to November 8th for a 100% Master Resiliency Instructor. Anyone munity events to enhance morale and 7 AF/PA Ms. Yom, Kyong
inventory. Issues, turn-ins and other interested in attending need only to improve community relations. There Suk via email kyong_suk.
request will not be supported during email the POC after securing permis- are many upcoming events that will yom.kr@us.af.mil or DSN
those dates. All needs must be re- sion of their supervisor. POC: provide you an opportunity to lead
quested and coordinated prior to No- chet.garretson@us.af.mil and volunteer, so spread the word and 784‐4724, cell phone
vember 2nd. 51 LRS/IPE NEW HOURS: ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE bring a friend. 010‐4736‐7979.
51 LRS/IPE new hours of operation LUNCH: The Community Center would
Kunsan’s emergency phone numbers Osan’s emergency phone numbers
Emergency Services
Emergency Services 911 Commander’s
(Fire, Medical, 911 784-4811
Hotline
Off Base/Cell 063-470- Security Police)
Nurse Advice Line 1-800-723-8255
Emergency 0911 Off Base/Cell 031-661- Crime Stop:
784-5757
782-4850 Emergency 9111 (to report a crime)
Crime Stop: IG Complaints (duty hours) IG Complaints
782-5444 Emergency Room: 784-2500 784-1144
(to report a crime) FWA Reporting: 782-4942 FWA Reporting:
(anytime)
Base Locator:
Base Locator: Chaplain 784-4597 Emergency Leave 784-7000
782-4743 782-6000 (after duty hours)
(after duty hours) (After duty hours)
Sexual Assault
Sexual Assault Force Protection
Law Enforcement 115 Response 784-7272
782-4944 Response 782-7272 Information Hotline:
desk Coordinator (SARC)
Coordinator (SARC)
782-4601 (on base) Chaplain Security Forces
Emergency Leave / Red Cross 784-7000 784-5515
1-800-733-2761 (anytime) (After duty hours) Control CenterYou can also read
