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YONGSAN GARRISON — Busparking for the Yongsan bus station willmove temporarily for about 10 daysbeginning Saturday, while the parkinglot in front of the Moyer CommunityServices Center is resurfaced.

The road between the 176th FinanceBattalion (Building 2254) and Moyer willbe closed by 8 p.m. Friday. Traffic tothe Gallery concession mall, the Yongsanlibrary, Moyer Community ServicesCenter, Yongsan Lanes and the MainPost Club will be rerouted to the streetacross from the Main Street food court

A bus navigates a construction area in front of Yongsan Bus Station. The bus station parking areawill move temporarily for about 10 days beginning Nov. 5.

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By Steve DavisArea II Public Affairs

Yongsan bus station parking movestemporarily beginning Saturday

on I Corps Boulevard.The parking lot to the immediate east

of the finance building – and directly infront of the post library entrance – willbe used as a temporary bus parkingarea.

“Bus only” signs and traffic conesor barriers will be placed around thetemporary bus parking area, said Lt. Col.Paul L. Legere, who heads the Area IIDirectorate of Public Works.

“Buses will continue to arrive anddepart on schedule,” said Legere.“However, the number of buses actually

While the bulk of the Courageous Channel exerciseinvolves processing paperwork, verifying the contentsof Noncombatant Evacuation Operation packets andmaking sure potential evacuees understand what toexpect in the event of an emergency, all of that workis pointless if the process doesn’t do what it’s supposedto – ensure U.S. Forces Korea’s noncombatants canbe efficiently moved to safety.

From Oct. 28 through Sunday, 40 civilian volunteersand military escorts used various mean of transportationto prove that the system does indeed work.

“The intent is to exercise the evacuation ofnoncombatants on a small scale so that we can executeit on a large scale,” said Lt. Col. Patrick Hampton,Combined Joint Operations, USFK. Hampton servedas the escort officer during the exercise.

Hampton said the processes used during the sail-away exercise were the same processes that wouldbe used during an actual emergency. Thirty-two otherevacuees participated in a separate “fly-away”evacuation to Yokota, Japan.

Hampton said using multiple means of evacuationwas essential to realistic training.

“Because of the sheer number of evacuees thatwould need to be evacuated during an emergency, weneed to have multiple options,” he said.

After processing through their evacuation controlcenters and being issued bar-coded bracelets that,when scanned through the NEO Tracking System,would provide information of their movements in andout of Korea, evacuees boarded military helicopters,

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trains and buses then made their way south.Some, living as far north as Uijongbu, near Camp

Red Cloud, started their day as early as 2 a.m. Othersliving as far south as Waegwan, near Camp Carroll,got to sleep in as late as 4 a.m.

By noon, the evacuees had cleared Koreanimmigration and boarded a high-speed boat from Busanto Fukuoaka, Japan.

They completed the last leg of the journey with athree-and-a-half-hour bus ride from Fukuoka toIwakuni Marine Corps Air Station.

By the end of the day some passengers had beentraveling more than 17 hours. While some complainedabout cramped buses and long hours on the move,others were thrilled with the trip.

“I thought it was cool. I got to go somewhere I’venever been before and seeing Japan from the windowof the boat was really pretty,” said Dallas Onkst, age11, a family member from Yongsan.

The sail-away wasn’t all business. On the secondday of the exercise participants took the opportunityto visit the Peace Park, in Hiroshima. There sightseershad the chance to see museums, monuments andruined structures resulting from the detonation of theatomic bomb in 1945.

“I enjoyed the museum and the park. It wassomething new and I probably wouldn’t have had theopportunity to see Japan if I hadn’t volunteered forthis trip,” said Tammy Smith, a volunteer whosehusband is assigned to the 6th Ordnance Battalion atCamp Carroll.

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Dallas Onkst, age 11, has her bar-coded bracelet scannedand fitted for the return trip to Korea by Marine Corps Sgt.Shelvie Edmonds at Iwajuni Marine Corps Air Station, Japan.Onkst was among the 40 civilian volunteers who traveled toJapan as part of Courageous Channel 2005-2.See NEONEONEONEONEO, Page 4

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Retirements questions I have answeredRetirements questions I have answeredRetirements questions I have answeredRetirements questions I have answeredRetirements questions I have answeredBy Steven HunterArea IV Public Affairs

MP BlotterThe fol lowing entries were

excerpted from the past severalweeks military police blotters.These entries may be incompleteand do not determine the guilt orinnocence of any person.

CAMP HENRY ————— When I firstarrived here in late September, I hadalready decided that I wasn’t going towrite this column.

However, in the last week, afterhaving conversations centering on “lifeafter taking off the uniform” withseveral people (primarily senior NCOslooking atretirement), Idecided thatthere must beothers out there,whether retiringor just gettingout, who couldlearn from this story. So here goes.

In 1995, after having served nearly17 years on active duty, I applied andwas accepted for retirement under theVoluntary Early Retirement Program.This was the first time the program wasmade available to Soldiers in my MilitaryOccupational Specialty. At the time, Iwas a sergeant first class and the publicaffairs supervisor for U.S. Army Alaska,stationed at Fort Richardson, nearAnchorage. If I were making thedecision based solely on that assignment,I wouldn’t have done it. I really likedAlaska and what I was doing.

I like to think I was a better thanaverage Soldier. I completed all of thenecessary Army leadership schooling,along with graduating from theUniversity of Maryland UniversityCollege, all while holding down positionswith increasing responsibility. Mythinking at the time was that someonewith my skills and education would beable to step out of uniform one day, andwithin a few months, find a position thatwould pay similar to what I had beenearning on active duty. Let’s face it, thereason we work is to make our lives, orthose of our loved ones, better.

But, I was making the decision basedmore on personal desires and not whatwas probably best for all concerned. Ijust thought I was ready to make themove into the civilian world.

There have been many times when Iwished there was somebody I knew

who would/had been through what I’vebeen through for the last 10 years orso. Somebody who could have offeredthe advice I’ve passed on. Because, I’mtelling you, life is not easy in the civiliansector. And, when I refer to the civiliansector, I’m not talking about being anArmy civilian. I’m talking about a civilianworld where they don’t speak Army, nordo they know about (or really care

about) whatyou did. Allthey arer e a l l yconcernedwith is whaty o u ’ r egoing to do

for them TODAY.Don’t get me wrong, there are plenty

of employers who like what ex-militaryfolks have to offer. They just don’t wantto pay what you’re used to earning forthe services. On several occasions, Iattended job fairs that my company wasinvolved in. I was there primarily as amilitary translator.

When I made the decision to retire, Idid what we have all been trained/toldto do. I visited my local Army Careerand Alumni Program Office as soon asI was sure I’d be allowed to retire. TheACAP folks were very helpful. Theyallowed me to participate in all of theirprograms. They offered help withresume writing, interviewing techniquesand various other things.

What they couldn’t do was give methe “ugly” of retirement. They couldn’ttell me that I should have as little debtas possible when I retired. Theycouldn’t tell me how difficult it wouldbe to buy a house when I’d never ownedanything. They couldn’t tell me howdifferent the private sector was fromworking for the Army. I had to learn allof that the hard way.

The first thing I tell people who askis to make sure you are financially readyto make the leap. If your pay currentlyisn’t making it through to the end of themonth, how are you going to managewith approximately half your pay (onceyou are officially retired)? Unless you’re

everything you can possibly pay off, ispaid off. If you are planning to buy ahouse, you might want to get startedwith the purchasing process while youare still on active duty. I recommend thatyou make that decision, if possible, atleast two years ahead for retirement.

There are no guarantees that your firstjob after the Army is going to pay whatyou need it to. My first job paid $17,000per year. The next, after a brief time asa temporary, paid $20,000. Later, afterrelocating from Pennsylvania toKentucky, my pay went from a startingfigure of $25,000 to as high as $43,000plus bonuses. Holidays and three- orfour-day weekends don’t exist.

If you are fortunate enough to havea skill where you can work for yourself(like woodworking, helping people writeresumes or any service you could turninto a business) give that a go.

I used to laugh when I read articlesin “USA Today” that said people wouldhave as many as 10 different employersin a lifetime. They aren’t far off.Soldiers retiring or leaving soon, ifyou’re young enough, could have thatmany employers before you’re eligiblefor Social Security.

I’m sure I’m forgetting many things,some of them on purpose, some not.The best advice I can offer is that youask as many questions as possible beforemaking the final decision. I wouldn’twant anyone to … well, you know.

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! Underage Drinking: A subjectwas stopped for not having abattle buddy when the odor ofalcoholic was detected emittingfrom him. An ID check revealedthe subject was under the legalage to consume alcohol. Subjectwas apprehended and transportedto the Provost Marshal Officewhere he was administered a fieldsobriety test, which he failed. Thesubject was then administered aPBT which resulted in a .208%BAC, and released to his unit.This is a final report.! Subject One and Subject Twowere involved in a verba laltercation which turned physicalwhen Subjec t Two shovedSubjec t One in to her sea t .Subjec t Two then went toSubject One’s barracks buildingand lit her storage locker on fire.Subject Two was interviewedand initially admitted he wasresponsible for the fire but laterrecanted, claiming he fel t hewould have been blamed for thef i re . ECOD is unknown.Investigation continues by CID.! A subject threw the handle ofhis crutch and it broke a windowto a government-owned building.The subject was apprehended andtransported to the PMO. Subjectwas advised of his legal rightswhich he waived and rendered astatement attesting the incident.ECOD is unknown. This is a finalreport.! Forgery: Unknown person(s)used Subject One’s debit card tomake eight unauthorized purchaseson and off post, and forged hissignature to complete thetransactions. Estimated cost of theloss is $1,468.92. Investigationcontinues by CID.

‘If your pay currently isn’tmaking it through to the end of themonth, how are you going tomanage with approximately halfyour pay.’

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Change in TDYVoucher Processing

All military TDY vouchers and allcivilian and KN travel vouchers willnow be processed in Yongsan at thenew Consolidated Travel Officelocated in the rear of Building 2255(Main Post). By consolidating travelinto one location, all vouchers maybe tracked in a single database. Thischange brings Korea in line with therest of the Army.Travel vouchers may be submitted byfax at 723-5363, e-mail atfmctravel@korea.army.mil, or walk inat Bldg. 2255. For information, callcustomer service at 723-8257 or visitthe 175th FINCOM Web site at@http://175fincom.korea.army.mil.

Case Lot Sale SupportsHurricane Relief

Commissaries throughout Korea willhave a case lot sale Saturday andSunday, with part of the money earnedto be donated to the Katrina ReliefFund. For each case sold, $1 will bedonated to the relief fund. The eventis sponsored by S&K Sales Corp.

Marine Corps 230thBirthday Ball

The U.S. Marine Corps will hold a Ballcelebrating the corps’ 230th birthdayat 6 p.m. Nov. 12. The ball will be at theGrand Hyatt Hotel, Seoul. Tickets are$60 each. Those interested in attendingmust RSVP by Nov. 4. For tickets orinformation, send e-mails toombmcball@markfork.usmc.mil or call723-7053.

OHA-Utilities SurveyAvailable Online

The Overseas Housing AllowanceUtili t ies Survey is now beingconducted Korea-wide, with an enddate of Nov. 30. The annual surveyseeks information on utility andrecurring maintenance expenses fromservicemembers who reside inprivately leased quarters overseasand receive OHA. To participate,logon to https:/ /www.perdiem.osd.mil/oha/utility.

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By Navy Journalist Second Class David McKeeCommander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea

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SEOUL – U.S. sailors on the Koreanpeninsula gathered in Seoul and Chinhaerecently to celebrate the Navy’s 230thbirthday with friends, family and allies.

Three hundred sailors, familymembers, Soldiers, Marines and airmenassembled in Seoul Oct. 21 at the ShillaHotel in Seoul while 150 sailors andRepublic of Korean sailors from theadjoining ROK Navy base shared theevening Oct. 22 at the Turtle CoveRestaurant and Lounge at Commander,Fleet Activities Chinhae.

It was a chance for sailors from theU.S. Navy, the Republic of Korea Navyand other services to commemorate thebirth of a Navy and a continuing alliancewith food, toasts, dancing andceremonies like the presentation of thecolors and “Missing ShipmatesCeremony.”

“The greatest feeling you get is withfamily and it was truly inspiring to seeour ROK navy comrades with us. Itreally shows that we go together andthat we can accomplish any task nomatter how large or small,” said SeamanApprentice Matthew A. Hoover withCFAC, who added. “Spending time withthe ROK navy really makes me feel likeI am not a visitor but more like a closefriend and family member.”

CNFK Rear Adm. James P. Wisecuptold the sailors how proud he is of the“commitment and the energy of both ourU.S. sailors and our ROK allies and thestrength and vibrancy of this country.”

“It is clear we are among good friendsand I look forward to going shoulder toshoulder together to the future,”Wisecup said.

The guest speaker, Retired Vice Adm.Albert H. Konetzni Jr., served in the U.S.Navy for 38 years and was recentlyselected by President George W. Bush toserve on the Nuclear Regulatory Board.

Wisecup introduced Konetzni, alsoknown as “Big Al the Sailor’s Pal,” as alegend in the submarine forcecommunity renowned as “a strong leaderwho truly took care of his sailors.”

Commander, Fleet Activities Chinhae,Cdr. Randall H. Martin, whoremembered Konetzni from his time atthe Naval Academy, echoed Wisecup’s

praise. “Sailors widely respected him forhis passionate character, personalleadership and heartfelt, genuine concernfor the bluejacket,” he said. “Sailorsknow admiral Konetzni not only forbeing a man of action, but moreimportantly, a man of his word.”

In his opening speech, Konetzni gavea brief history lesson about the historyof the U.S. Navy’s origins Oct. 13,1775, and how things “are not sodifferent today.” He told the audiencethe Continental Congress authorized twoships to face the 300 ships the Britishhad roaming the seas. But it was the“States” who came up with another 50

Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld shakes hands with Petty Officer 2nd Class Kevin Tibbetsduring an impromptu visit to the 230th Navy Ball Oct. 21 in Seoul.

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YONGSAN GARRISON — More than 500 people enjoyeda Korea America Friendship Concert Oct. 25 at the SeoulAmerican High School auditorium.

The Korea America Friendship Society coordinated theseasonal concert, now in its 10th year. Event organizers saidthe concert shows appreciation for the U.S. servicemembers’commitment to the peninsula and promotes a better relationship

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between the countries.“Music is a basic but wonderful means to allow easy access

to mutual culture,” said Park Keun, KAFS president. “We usedto present only Western music; however, American sopranoRachel Childress enriched this year’s concert by singing therepresentative Korean folk song, ‘Arirang.’”

The concert featured the music of the Gangnam Orchestraand a singing group, “Nine Chorus.”

Park said it absolutely helped to overcome cultural barriers.U.S. Forces Korea Commander Gen. Leon J. LaPorte and

8th U.S. Army Commander Lt. Gen. Charles C. Campbell werethe guests of honor.

“Music is a wonderful way to bring people together,” LaPortesaid in comments to the musicians following the concert.

Rachel Childress, Kim In-hae and Kang Moo-lim drew hugeapplause from the audience with “Alleluja” and “Brindisi.”

Childress said this was her first time singing in Korea. “It was fabulous,” she said. “I used to sing as an opera

singer in a college. It was so delightful to sing with the superbGangnam Symphony Orchestra.”

Many audience members said this year’s concert was distinctfrom the previous ones.

“The concert was absolutely superb,” said Col. John Holwick,U.S. Forces Korea. “My wife and I greatly enjoyed the blendingof the classical and more popular musical selections.”

Holwick said it was a rare opportunity to attend a world-class orchestra performance within walking distance of hishome. “I wouldn’t hesitate to attend this event the next time it isoffered,” he said.

Professional opera singers Kang Mu-rim (left) and Kim In-hye perform “LaTraviata” with the Gangnam Symphony Orchestra Oct. 25 at the KoreaAmerica Friendship Concert at Seoul American High School’s auditorium.

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Konetzni expressed that althoughcongress and bureaucracy never change,“it is still the sailors who get things done…and it is service before self that has allowedus to survive until today.”

The event in Seoul had a surprisehighlight when Secretary of DefenseDonald H. Rumsfeld, a Navy veteran,stopped by to wish the attendees a “happybirthday.” Rumsfeld was staying at theShilla during his visit to Seoul on thesecond leg of a five-nation tour.

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As much as participants seemed toenjoy the sightseeing portion of theexercise, some voiced concerns about theevacuation process.

“I think they just don’t have it figuredout,” said Brock Albin, a family memberfrom Camp Humphreys. “There areproblems with these bracelets and theycouldn’t scan some of the IDs.”

Hampton said this kind of volunteerfeedback was crucial to the success ofthe mission, and cited improvements madeto the exercise based on feedback fromthe previous sail-away, when the boat

from Korea to Japan was damaged afterstriking what many believe was a whale,and forced passengers to await rescue inlifeboats.

“Based on [feedback from participants]we made considerable changes,” saidHampton. Changes included improvedcommand and control, additionalcommunications equipment, and thepresence of a doctor on the sail-away.

“The presence of these volunteers isessential to our mission objective ofassessing and improving our evacuationprocess,” Hampton said.

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Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth Boltoon, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Area I SupportActivity, and Brock Albin, a civilian family member from Camp Humphreys, walk thru the HiroshimaPeace Memorial Museum during their trip to Japan as part of Courageous Channel 2005-2.

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parking there will be kept to a minimumdue to space and safety considerations.”

Drivers who normally park to the southand east of the 176th Fin. Bn. will berequired to park elsewhere during theproject. Area II Provost Marshal Officepersonnel will begin blocking off thetemporary bus parking area Friday.

Area II Community RecreationManager Mario Farrulla said bus ticketswill still be issued at the contract busoffice on the first floor of MoyerCommunity Services Center.

“Access to Moyer CommunityServices Center will not be affected bythe parking lot project,” said Farrulla.“Sidewalks and entrances on both sidesof the building will remain open. We justask that people stay on the sidewalks and

out of the area being paved.”Legere said the decision to keep the

temporary bus station near Moyer wasthe most convenient for bus riders. Hesaid temporary locations near thecommissary or Collier Field House hadalso been considered.

“It is important to keep buses closeto the ticket office, because that’s whatmost folks are familiar with,” saidLegere. “No matter what option wechose, there was bound to be sometemporary inconvenience. We ask foreveryone’s patience.”

Legere said the resurfaced bus parkingarea will hold four more buses and havebetter lighting and stanchions fordisplaying bus schedules, as well asimproved drainage in that high traffic area.

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CAMP RED CLOUD — Soldiersand civilians of U.S. Army Garrison,Camp Red Cloud, participated in theNoncombatant Evacuation Operationexercise Oct. 26 thru Sunday.

The exercise is held biannually tokeep participants familiar with NEOprocedures in case of a real evacuationsituation, said Capt. Luis Cruz,Headquarters and HeadquartersCompany, Area I commander.

“We do i t to make sure thenoncombatants are comfortable andso new Soldiers can be rehearsedin the operation,” Cruz explained.“Once we get the call from higherheadquar te rs tha t we need toevacuate nonessential personnel,we’ll have 48 hours to make thathappen. Our goal is to processnoncombatants and evacuate themto a safe haven.

“The exercise lets the Soldiersrespons ib le for the evacua t ionrehearse their roles, and it keeps thenonessential personnel who arebeing evacuated informed aboutwhat will happen.”

Dur ing the exerc i se , fami lymembers repor ted to the NEOevacuation center set up in the CRCPhysical Fitness Center. After goingthrough a secur i ty checkpoin t ,noncombatants were greeted at thedoor and processed through theNEO Tracking System.

Through the NTS, participants aretracked through the entire evacuationprocess. Upon registration, evacueesare given paper bracelets with a barcode printed on it. The bracelet isscanned at each step of the evacuationand entered into a database, so Soldiersremaining behind can keep track ofthe status of their family members.

“Our desired end state is 100percent accountability of Departmentof Defense-affiliated noncombatants,”Cruz said.

Once they are entered into thetracking system, noncombatants walkthrough several stations designed tohelp facili tate the evacuationprocedure. These stations are staffedby representatives from organizationslike veterinary and legal services, thetransportation office, Army

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Spc. Derek Orent, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Infantry Division, and his wifeCynthia talk to medics Oct. 28 at the Noncombatant Evacuation Operation exercise on CampRed Cloud.

Soldiers from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Area I, enter noncombatants into theNEO Tracking System at the Camp Red Cloud Fitness Center Oct. 28. The NTS keepsaccountability of participants through the entire evacuation process.

DONGDUCHEON – Under a canopy of autumnleaves, melodies made by wind instruments filledthe night air as the 20th-annual Autumn Leaves andCulture Festival kicked off at the Mount SoyoBandstand Oct. 22.

After the opening of the festival, a U.S./ROKjoint concert was held where members of the 2ndInfantry Division Band, Republic of Korea Army’s28th Division Military Band and the DomducheonInformation Industry High School Band playedpopular Korean songs.

As the concert continued, the mountainside filledwith more Dongducheon citizens and hikers.

The concert began under the direction of 2IDband members, Sgt. Daniel Carnaghi and Cpl. Um

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chaplain’s office.“Each station is a different category

noncombatants might need help in,”said Cruz. “They help processpersonal property, pets and equipment,and make sure all documents are inorder for embarkation.”

When family members and civilianemployees first move to WarriorCountry, they are required to enroll inthe NEO program and are assigned aNEO warden to help them out.

Sgt. Sherry Thornton, a NEOwarden for HHC, Area I, is responsiblefor 32 personnel in 15 families.

“NEO wardens are the linksbetween the command and thenoncombatant,” she explained. “Weget to know the civilians and family

members, and if something happenswe’ll be the ones to call them up andsay ‘It’s time to go.’”

Thornton said having a NEOwarden makes the families feel morecomfortable with the process, and alsospeeds up the evacuation procedure.

“We expedite the process of gettingnoncombatants off the peninsula bymaking sure their paperwork iscompleted and up-to-date, they haveall the documents they need, andeveryone is informed on the correctprocedures,” she said. “Wheneveryone knows what they’resupposed to be doing, the operationruns a lot smoother.”

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Ik-Hwan. As the concert continued, band mastersfrom each group took turns with the baton, leadingthe ensemble.

When the popular Korean song “I’ll Love You”played, the crowd cheered.

Cpl. Song In Geun, who sang “I’ll Love You,”was happy when hearing the cheers after his song.

“I was so busy preparing for the concert beforeit started that when I got the cheers, I feltoverjoyed,” he said.

For 1st Lt. Park Young Mi, ROKA 28th Div.Military Band bandmaster, holding the concert wasvery important.

“I wanted us to have a joint concert so we couldbring the U.S. Soldiers and the Korean citizenscloser,” he said. “I wanted everyone to enjoy a goodnight of music together.”

The joint U.S.-Korean band, made up of Korean civilians, and2nd Infantry Division and Republic of Korea Army musicians,plays a Korean song during the concert at Mount Soyo Oct. 22,as part of the 20th annual Autumn Leaves and Culture Festival.

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Warrior StandardArea I and 2nd Infantry Divisionleaders remind Soldiers that everyoneworking in or visiting Area I mustadhere to the Warrior Standard, evenif they are not assigned to the 2ndInfantry Division.

Identification CardOffice Closed

The Camp Red Cloud identificationcard office will be closed for the nextweek. Personnel needing identificationcards must go to the Camp Stanely Passand ID office.

Body buildingCompetition

Area I Morale, Welfare and Recreationentertainment will host a body buildingcompetition Friday at Camp RedCloud’s Mitchell’s Club. Thecompetition will begin at 6:30 p.m. withweigh-in and registration from 3 - 5:30p.m.

FAST Class for TestScore Improvement

The Camp Red Cloud Education Centerwill offer a class 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Nov. 14-18 to help improve Army GeneralTechnical scores. Education centerofficials offer a pretest at 8 a.m. everyMonday. Registration for this classends Nov. 10.

Barbarian Dinner NightCamp Red Cloud Mitchell’s Club willhost a Barbarian Dinner Night Nov.18. The menu will be cornish gamehen, oven-baked potato, corn on thecob and carrot cake or apple strudelfor dessert . With advancereservation, prices are $13.95 withutensils and $11.95 without utensils,or $19.95 at the door. A movie willplay during the meal. Call 732-8211for information.

Town Hall MeetingsU.S. Army Garrison, Camp Caseyofficials will host Town Hall meetingsat 3 p.m. Nov. 22 in Carey FitnessCenter and 3 p.m. Nov. 23 in the CampHovey Physical Fitness Center.

World Series of PokerChampionship

Camp Red Cloud’s Mitchell’s Club willhost a World Series of PokerChampionship tournament Nov. 25-27.The tournament will be played in the“No Limit - Texas Hold ‘Em” style ofpoker. The tournament is open to thefirst 320 players to sign up. Forinformation or to register, visitwww.crcmwr.com.

Special Duty as InspectorGeneral

The Office of the Inspector General for8th U.S. Army and U.S. Forces Koreais looking for Soldiers in the rank ofmajor (branch immaterial) or captain(with successful completion ofcompany command) to serve as IG. Foradditional information, call Lt. Col.Levern Eady at 725-6739.

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CAMP RED CLOUD — Garrisonofficials spoke to the Camp Red Cloudcommunity Oct. 26 at a town hallmeeting in the post theater.

Lt. Col. William Huber, CRC garrisoncommander, opened the meeting byspeaking about improvements resultingfrom community input.

“Over the last 16 months, we havemade a lot of very small, minor changesthat have had an impact on our Soldiers,”Huber said. “Now, Soldiers and theirfamily members don’t have to wait anhour for a taxi at the commissary sincewe added a taxi stand there and a busstop at Mitchell’s.”

Huber also talked about upcomingchanges due to the Uijeongbu road-widening project outside the front gate.

“Many facilities are going to berelocated to make way for four lanesoutside the front of CRC. In Decemberand January, the front gate will go fromtwo lanes to one-lane traffic. A lot ofthe traffic will migrate to the back gateduring that timeframe,” Huber explained.

“Also, a new gas station is being builtby the transportation motor pool, andonce that is completed the old gasstation will be torn down. Work isalready in progress to build a new busstation closer to the commissary.”

The 2nd Infantry Division bandbuilding is also being relocated near theeducation center, Huber said, andconstruction for a new Service TroopBattalion headquarters building is in theworks.

Lee Kyun-myong, Army and Air Force Exchange Services vending machine manager, answersan audience question at the Camp Red Cloud town hall meeting in the CRC Theater Oct. 26.

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Huber ended his remarks bydiscussing the major changes scheduledto take place at Mitchell’s, culminatingwith a complete renovation of the club.

Following Huber, representativesfrom Army Community Services, theDefense Commissary Agency, Army andAir Force Exchange Service, and otherinstallation agencies took the stage toupdate the audience on theirorganizations.

At the end of the presentations, thefloor was opened for members of thecommunity to ask questions.Representatives addressed the issues, or,if they could not, took notes with a

promise to get back to the questioner.Some issues brought up were:

! opening the commissary earlierSundays! the handling of food and money atAAFES food courts! changing hours at the Post Exchangeand shoppette! adding part-time native-Englishspeakers at AAFES facilities

“All of your questions are importantto us,” Huber said. “Everything we dowill benefit future generations, and it willnot be forgotten.”

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CAMP RED CLOUD — A representative from Area IArmy Community Services talked to Warrior CountrySoldiers and civilians Oct. 26 at the Camp Red Cloud TownHall Meeting about the programs they offer.

Linda Rieth, Army Community Services director,explained that ACS services are available to civilians aswell as Soldiers.

“We are here to help people with our relocation serviceswhen they first arrive,” Rieth said. “Also, we can help Soldierswho are married to foreign nationalspouses, as well as their civiliancounterparts, obtain passports and visas.”

Rieth said the ACS helps people withmoney problems through its financialreadiness program. ACS staff will holdclasses for units or talk to individuals on debt restructuring,investment or retirement planning. Moreover, the ACSfacilitates Army Emergency Relief in Area I, and is availableto help Soldiers and some retirees with emergency needs,regardless of their branch of service.

“A big service that we offer is our volunteer recruitmentand placement, where we help spouses learn skills whichwill help them later on,” Rieth said.

Through the employment readiness program, spouses canget help with job interviewing or writing resumes, and areshown how to apply for jobs online.

The family readiness group offers training and supportfor spouses not familiar with the Army and family membersof deployed Soldiers, Rieth said.

By Margaret Banish-DonaldsonArea I Public Affairs

provides information about child and spousal abuse, familyliving, education, marriage, and anger and stress managementto help families work and live together better,” she explained.

Recently, ACS took over the sexual assault program forcivilians and military. The sexual assault hotline, 011-740-0479, is available seven days a week, 24 hours a day.

Rieth told the community about upcoming developmentsin the Area I ACS.

“A short time ago, we started redecorating a life skillscenter at Camp Casey, which should be ready in about twomonths,” she said. “And, our Army Family Action Plan

Conference isscheduled to be heldDec. 1-2 at theGateway Primo’sClub to help improvequality-of-life issues

in Warrior Country.”Other upcoming ACS events will include a holiday

project. The ACS will collect money from now until Dec.15. Depending on the amount of money received, either$50 or $75 will be allocated for E-5s and below with animmediate family here in Korea to purchase items fromthe commissary for a Christmas dinner. Also, ACS willsponsor a Christmas angel tree program from Nov. 1 toDec. 15, where E-5s and below with children can registerfor help buying gifts.

ACS staff offer their services throughout WarriorCountry. On camps without offices, the ACS works withthe chaplain’s office through their outreach services.

For information on these programs and more, contactthe local ACS center.“Furthermore, our family advocacy is a program that

ACS staff will hold classes for units ortalk to individuals on debt restructuring,investnment or retirement planning.

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Boxers go for knockout at 8th Army championshipBoxers go for knockout at 8th Army championshipBoxers go for knockout at 8th Army championshipBoxers go for knockout at 8th Army championshipBoxers go for knockout at 8th Army championshipBy Spc. Christopher Stephens2nd Infantry Division Public Affairs

E-mail chris.stephens@korea.army.mil

CAMP CASEY – Soldiers in thestands roared with emotion as boxerscompeted for the right to callthemselves the best 8th Army has tooffer.

The finals of the 8th U.S. ArmyBoxing Championships were held Oct.22 at Carey Fitness Center in front ofa packed house. Many of the boxershad Soldiers from their unit attend tocheer them on during their bouts.

“I heard the chants from mybuddies,” said Jay Albonica, A Troop,4th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment.“It kept me pumped up throughoutthe fight.”

Michael Hemfield, A Company, 1stBrigade Troops Battalion, and TravisBobo, A Battery, 6th Battalion, 37thField Artillery, got the night kicked offwith wins in the first two matches.

During Bobo’s match againstSteven Sefchik, Headquarters andHeadquarters Company, 1st HeavyBrigade Combat Team, in the Novice

Welterweight Championship, all thatwas heard from the stands was thechant, “Bobo, Bobo, Bobo!”

Throughout the fight, Sefchik andBobo went toe-to-toe, trading shots.Combinations were thrown by bothfighters that would’ve put manyothers down. But both stayed uprefusing to go down.

“I was getting a little frustratedduring the fight,” Bobo said. “I wasrushing things at first. Once I startedwaiting him out, I was able to domore. I let him make the mistakes andI capitalized on them.”

Bobo had another cheering sectionbesides his unit. “I was happy mywife and kid were able to come,” hesaid. “It motivated me to fight hard,mainly because I didn’t want to losein front of them.”

As for what he can do to betterprepare himself for the next fight,Bobo said, “Train harder and havemore patience.”

For Albonica, he took a few shotsof his own before coming alive duringhis fight against Andre Grant, HHB,1st Battalion, 43rd Air DefenseArtillery.

“I got hit a few times and thatwoke me up,” he said. “I said tomyself, ‘he hit me, now I’m going tohit him back – only harder!’ I wasn’tgoing to allow him to walk away witha win. This is my house and nobodybeats me in here.”

Results for all weight classes were:Novice Light-Welterweight

Michael Hemfield, A Co., 1st BTB,defeated Luciean Reid, F Btry., 1st

Bn., 43rd ADANovice Welterweight

Travis Bobo, A Btry., 6-37 FANovice Middleweight

Dan Sheninger, HHC, 2nd CAB,defeated George Bunton, HHC, 23rd

Area Support GroupNovice Light-Heavyweight

PHOTOS BY SPC. CHRISTOPHER STPHENS

Kevin Seabolt, right, throws a right hook just as Douglas Rose connects with a left hook duringthe Novice Heavyweight Championship Oct. 22. Seabolt won the match.

George Bunton, left, connects with a left hookas Dan Sheninger attempts to defend himself.Scheninger ended up winning the match,putting Bunton on the mat twice in the NoviceMiddleweight Championship bout. Josh Kidwell, HHB, 1-43 ADA,

defeated Gerald Henderson, E Btry.,2nd Bn., 1st ADA

Novice HeavyweightKevin Seabolt, A Btry., 6-37 FA,

defeated Douglas Rose, B Co., 302ndBSB

Open MiddleweightJay Albonica, A Troop, 4-7 Cav.

Women’s WelterweightVanessa Cox, A Co., 168th Medical

Bn., defeated Agnes Chu, HHC, 23rdASG

Women’s MiddleweightAsia Lewis, B Co., 307th Signal Co.,

defeated Princess Finn, 348thQuartermaster Co.

Novice Super-HeavyweightJohn Clemmer, A Btry., 6-37 FA,

defeated Herborlon Mack, HHC, 1stHBCT

Open Super-HeavyweightAlan Quartey, HHC, 36th Signal

Company, defeated Albert Romero,HHC, BTB

This exercise was the first for Spc.Derek Orent, Headquarters andHeadquarters Company, 2nd InfantryDivision, and his wife Cynthia.

“It’s good to know something likethis is in place,” Orent said. “Itmakes me feel more comfortableknowing the Army has a plan to getmy wife of f the peninsu la i fsomething were to happen. As longas I know my wife is okay, that’sall that matters.”

Thornton said NEO exercises areimportant so Soldiers and civilianscan know what to expect.

“With the status of the worldtoday, you never know what isgoing to happen,” she said. “It’sbe t te r to be prepared than no tprepared.”

SPC. TIMOTHY DINNEEN

First Sgt. Theodore Davis, right,waits for the senior mortarman of the

crew to yell, “Hang it, fire!” Beforegiving the command the seniormortarman has to verify with the

forward observer down range thatthe area is clear of any friendlies

before firing. Davis and otherSoldiers from 4th Squadron, 7thCavalry Regiment conducted a

three-day, live-fire training exericse inearly October, ending a 12-month

firing-manuever drought for the unit.

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YONGSAN GARRISON — TheInstallation Management Agencydeclared a “season of giving” Oct. 25with a Combined Federal Campaignceremony.

Installation Management AgencyKorea Region Office Deputy DirectorDavis Tindoll Jr. spoke at theceremony before ushering all the unitCFC coordinators up to the ribbon toshare in the ritual cutting.

Tindoll said it was appropriate tostart the campaign where “we havethe majority of families stationed inKorea.”

“You can have confidence becausethe CFC team thoroughly screens allcharities and adheres to strictregulations to ensure all participatingorganizations are of the best qualityand donations are being handledappropriately,” he said.

Although CFC had already begunsoliciting donations, Tindoll describedthe ceremony as an annual event thatsymbolically begins the donationseason.

Tindoll also expressed hisappreciation of the CFC as the bestway for Soldiers to contribute to afavorite charity.

“You have the convenience ofpayroll deductions and a low-operating overhead that allows yourdonation to truly make a difference,”Tindoll said.

The CFC campaign allows donorsa choice of more than 1,700participating charities, including familysupport and youth programs righthere in Yongsan Garrison, Tindoll said.

Many attendees felt this year wasan especially important one fordonations.

“I think hurricanes Katrina andRita, the earthquake in Pakistan andany number of other events MotherNature has unleashed upon us, havehighlighted that there is an enormoushuman need out there,” said Capt.Erica Borggren, 18th MedicalCommand CFC coordinator.

Many people have already selecteda favorite organization.

“I usually like to donate to breastcancer research, but this year I planon donating to the Red Cross becauseof all they’ve done for us,” said AreaII Commander Col. Ron Stephens.

Whatever charity an individual

‘Season of giving’begins with charitykickoff eventBy Sgt. Christopher SelmekArea II Public Affairs

Korean neighbors join Halloween activitiesYONGSAN GARRISON — Fifty-five Dae-chi

elementary school children and five Korean teachers got ataste of “American culture” Saturday as they joined in localHalloween celebrations.

The children dressed up in their scariest and meanest-looking costumes and enjoyed getting treats from Yongsanresidents.

“It’s a pure kid’s holiday,” said Michael Bricker, Embassyhousing resident. “Halloween is for children just being happyand having lots of fun.”

A neighborhood “haunted house” offered screams andlaughter. People dressed up in freaky and scary costumes toentertain the visiting children and Yongsan Garrison residents.

“The ‘Haunted House’ was really scary but very fun,”said Kim Soo-young, a sixth grader at Dae-chi ElementarySchool.

Area II Community Relations Officer An Chang-sincoordinated the visit for the Korean students to help theminteract with their American neighbors.

“They enjoyed meeting Americans and getting dressed-up,” An said. “Many Koreans celebrate Halloween. It’s gettingfamous here. They even sell costumes in the Korean market.”

American volunteers helped escort the Korean childrenthrough the Yongsan Embassy housing area.

“It was cool to meet the Korean kids,” said Jordan Chon,one of the volunteers. “They were really nice and spendingHalloween in a large group was really fun.”

This was the second Halloween visit from Dae-chiElementary School in two years.

“The kids really enjoyed it last year,” said Han Jung-eun,Dae-chi Elementary School teacher. “I think they’re having

By Pvt. Lee Yang-wonArea II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — Most ofYongsan South Post will be affected bya Saturday power outage requested bythe Korea Electric Power Company forsemi-annual substation maintenance.

A split-second outage will occurfirst on Yongsan Main Post around 7a.m. as the garrison power load istransferred between circuits. Thoughthe brief outage is expected to betransparent to users, notification will

be provided by the Area II Directorateof Public Works to all occupantspotentially affected.

Yongsan South Post will experiencethree separate power outages. Atsome point during the day, most SouthPost buildings will be without powerfor up to three hours. A map iscurrently airing on the Commander’sAccess Channel (MWR Channel 3)showing areas that will be affected bythe power outage.

Power to buildings on circuit twowill be out between 11 a.m.-2 p.m.,including Black Hawk Village, Collier

Field House and Army Family Housingaround Gate 19. Circuit three facilitieswill be without power from 8-11 a.m.,including Itaewon Acres leasedhousing, TMP, embassy housing,MWR Cable TV and the Yongsan gasstation.

Facilities on circuit four, includingBurger King, Popeye’s, South Post mini-mall, the furniture store and the ChosunGift Shop, will be without power from2-5 p.m. Quartermaster Laundry willclose all day and reopen Monday.

The commissary and The DragonHill Lodge will not be affected.

Three separate outagesset for Saturday

a great time this year as well.”Han said Halloween is a good opportunity for the Korean

children to experience American traditions and to learn moreabout foreigners.

“We had many good comments from the teachers,” Ansaid. “They said they would like to participate again next year.This is part of our ‘Good Neighbor’ program.”

An said the children will be welcome.

Michael Bricker, Yongsan Embassy housing area resident, offersHalloween treats to visiting Korean children Saturday.

PVT. LEE YANG-WON

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Children play Saturday at an alternative Halloween celebration at SeoulAmerican High School’s Falcon Gymnasium.

SGT. CHRISTOPHER SELMEK

Religious groups host Fall FestivalArea II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — About 100 children and adultsspent an alternative Halloween celebration together Saturdayat Seoul American High School’s Falcon Gymnasium.

“It’s an alternative to trick-or-treating,” said Sherry Alexander,South Post Chapel religious education coordinator. “Some peopledon’t get into the traditional Halloween festivities.”

Alexander said the Fall festival “hallelujah night” gave themsomeplace to go to get candy and have fun. Sponsors heldgames at tables setup around the gymnasium for children towin candy.

“We can celebrate in a good way and have fun,” saidSydney Shields, 10.

James Slagle takes a look at the inside of a computer Oct. 27 at the Area II InformationManagement Office. Slagle is the U.S. Forces Korea “Technician of the Year.”

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Gate Barrier ConstructionA gate barrier project began this weekto enhance security at Yongsan andHannam Village. Traffic will bererouted at some gates during theproject, which may cause occasionaldetours or temporary gate closures.Signs will be posted at each gatebefore scheduled construction. Forinformation, call 738-7354.

EO Office MoveThe IMA-KORO Equal OpportunityOffice has moved to Building 4309behind the Area II Support ActivityHeadquarters on Yongsan South Post.For information, call 738-4472.

CPR/AED CourseThe American Red Cross will offer aCardio-Pulminary Resuscitation /Automatic Electronic Defibrillatorclass at Osan Air Base 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.Nov. 15-18. Cost is $45. Courses arealso available for adult and infant CPR,first aid and baby-sitting. Forinformation, call 738-3670.

Middle School Book FairSeoul American Middle School willhost a scholastic book fair 8 a.m. - 4p.m. Mon.-Wed. in the school library.For information, call Aundrea Witt at738-3001.

STOMP WorkshopA free Specialized Training of MilitaryParents, or STOMP, workshop will beheld 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 14-15 atArmy Community Service. Theworkshop is sponsored by theDepartment of Defense EducationActivity for parents whose childrenhave special needs. Among the trainingtopics are communication strategies;wills and guardianship; TRICARE andother health care options; and federallaws regarding enabling students withdisabilities. For information, callAlexander Carter at 738-5311.

Community of SharingHelp others during the holidays.Army Community Service isaccepting applications for“Community of Sharing 2005,” aprogram that provides holiday foodvouchers for qualified military andDOD families E-6 or GS-6 or below.Application deadline is Nov. 15. Forinformation, call ACS at 738-7505.

News & Notes DeadlinesDeadline for submission to News &Notes is Friday prior to the next week’spublication. Announcements will bepublished on a first-come, first-servedbasis. Submit items todavisst@korea.army.mil. Eachannouncement should include who,what, when, where and a point-of-contact phone number. Forinformation, call 753-7354.

News & Notes OnlineFor more Area II News & Notes, visitthe Area II Support Activity Web siteat http://ima.korea.army.mil/area2 andlook for a link under “Area II Highlightsat a Glance.”

Employee receives ‘technician of the year’ awardBy David McNallyArea II Public Affairs

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YONGSAN GARRISON — Theman works on more than 1,200computers in a 100-square-mile radius.He is the U.S. Forces Korea “Technicianof the Year.”

United States Forces KoreaCommander Gen. Leon J. LaPortepresented a plaque to James “Jimmy”Slagle Oct. 25 at a Knight Field ceremony.

“It felt great to be recognized for allthe hard work and hours,” Slagle said.“Being recognized as one of the best ofthe best is an honor.”

Slagle is an Area II Support Activityinformation technology specialist.

“I thank God for the knowledge he’sgiven me to be able to repair thesecomputers and to be able to fix theproblems people have,” he said.

Slagle said not all supervisors givethe same leeway his supervisor giveshim.

“Because of the latitude he gives me,we’ve been able to accomplish great

Bo Fluharty sings to a hymn during Sunday worship Oct. 16 at SouthPost Chapel.

YONGSAN GARRISON — It is a chilly Sunday morningat the South Post Chapel. Devout community members sayhello to friends and neighbors as they find their way into thehouse of worship.

As the service begins, the figure of a choir director appearsin the sanctuary. With a smile, Bo Fluharty serves othersthrough her musical talent.

“I feel comfortable whenever I go to church,” Fluhartysaid. “Worship itself is so exciting that I always look forwardto it. Serving God just makes me happy.”

Now an American citizen and director of the YongsanMiddle School Teen Center, Fluharty said her life has beenso stirring she could write a book about it. One of her mostcherished accomplishments, singing at Carnegie Hall, is thedream of many musicians.

Fluharty’s family roots have served her well.It was her father who discovered her talent as a singer.

Fluharty said her father’s praise and support gave her theconfidence she needed to succeed.

“When I was eight, I auditioned and was accepted to theprestigious Korean Broadcasting Children’s Choir,” Fluhartysaid. “They gave me opportunities to tour a large portion ofthe world.”

With vast experience overseas and a disciplined attitude,she became a professional opera singer at the age of 17.

Fluharty chose opera as her college major, a move shenever regretted. She said it allowed her to practice what sheloved to do.

Offers from the Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall sooncame in; Bo Fluharty was known worldwide.

Fluharty began work as a U.S. Army Morale, Welfare andRecreation music specialist about 20 years ago. She said shenever considered working with the American military beforefriends in the Army recommended her for a job.

Fluharty continued her professional opera career until sheretired from the stage in 2000. She found satisfaction withboth careers.

She contends Soldiers have a lot of talent that she hastried to tap into.

“Soldiers are very brilliant people,” Fluharty said. “I’vegiven voice lessons and tried to give them the gift of music.”

Fluharty said she wants to cultivate young minds as longas she can, even beyond her planned retirement in January.

“I was blessed to learn everything without worries,”Fluharty said. “But I want to help any students try toaccomplish their dreams no matter what their background.”

Her co-workers are also impressed with her dedication.“She is a hard worker who cares very much for the youth,”

said Kerry Hobbs, lead programmer at the Middle SchoolYouth Center. “Fluharty has worked to improve programsfor years and to meet the needs of both the parents andyouth. I can say she will be sorely missed by staff, parents,youth and everyone else.”

things,” he said.Daniel Robledo, Area II Support

Activity information management chiefand Slagle’s supervisor, said hesubmitted the employee of the yearnomination because of Slagle’s drive andmotivation.

“He’s devoted to solving any ITproblem,” Robledo said. “He’sconsidered by his peers to be one ofthe best technicians.”

Slagle is responsible for the Area IIhelp desk, local area network andproviding input for all IT enhancementsand upgrades.

Robledo said Slagle has assisted withupgrades to the Interactive CustomerEvaluation program at the Army level,and made IT improvements for theArmy Career and Alumni Program,Veteran’s Administration, USO,American Red Cross and ArmyCommunity Service.

“He has assisted the U.S. Embassy,Army and Air Force Exchange Serviceand many more organizations,” Robledosaid. “He was instrumental in the setupand upgrade for the Area II EducationCenter video teleconferencing.”

Slagle takes it all in stride.“I really do enjoy my job,” he said.

“I enjoy the smile on a customer’s facewhen they get their problem resolved.

Retired opera singer recounts glory daysBy Cpl. Seo Ki-chulArea II Public Affairs

E-mail kichul.seo@korea.army.mil

DAVID MCNALLY

(Editor’s note: This is part one of a two-part series on USFK employees of theyear in Area II Support Activity.)

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YONGSAN GARRISON — Aswe approach Thanksgiving, I’mparticularly thankful to be in theRepublic of Korea where the U.S.military has many good friends.

The Korea American FriendshipSociety – a very special group offriends – hosted a concert atYongsan Oct. 25 that really showshow special our relationship is.They arranged for the Gangnam Symphony Orchestraand the Ehwa Women’s University “Nine Chorus,”organized by Director Yang Soo-wha of the Gloria

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Opera Company, to perform at the SeoulAmerican High School auditorium forthe Area II and Yongsan community. Thehall was filled to capacity with Koreansand Americans who enjoyed the fineperformance led by conductor SuhHyun-suk. It included a variety ofclassical music, show and populararrangements, and operatic pieces bytenor Kang Moo-lim, and sopranos KimIn-hae and Rachael Childress, wife ofan Army officer stationed at Yongsan.

The concert is just one example ofthe strong relationship we enjoy with Republic of Koreaorganizations.

Another recent example is theresponse by America’s friends inKorea following hurricanes Katrinaand Rita, which inflicted catastrophicdamage on New Orleans. In Area IIalone, more than $75,000 wasdonated to the American Red Crossby Korean businessmen and privateindividuals or groups.

Area II Support Activity had theprivilege to thank some of thoseindividuals Oct. 26, during aluncheon at the Hartell House onYongsan South Post. We werepleased to host Wang Sang-eun,president of the Korean-AmericanFriendship Association; Cho Yu-kyung, daughter of Cho Tae-kwon;Hwang Moo-young, vice president ofthe People to People International

New Seoul Chapter; Hong Chang-yong, manager ofthe overseas construction department of the LemeilleurConstruction Company; and Lee Hyun-ok, director ofthe Foreign Goods Transaction Office.

All were unanimous in their desire to help theirlongtime ally, America, in its time of need, and noneexpected anything in return.

We also had the privilege of thanking Chairman OhKap-dong and other members of the Korean-AmericanRelations Enterprise during an Oct. 27 luncheon.KARE has donated $56,400 to U.S. Forces Korea andArea II this year for 11 major events, includingKATUSA/U.S. Soldier Friendship Week and July 4and Columbus Day activities. Last year, KARE donated$150,864 for Area II community events. WithoutKARE’s financial support, many of those eventsattended by thousands of Area II community memberswould not have been possible.

As we celebrate Thanksgiving this year, let us begrateful for the abundance we enjoy. And let us alsobe thankful for good Korean friends who continue tosupport our country.

SGT. PARK YUNG-KWI

Korean-American Relations Enterprise and Area II Support Activity memberspause for a photo following an Oct. 27 appreciation luncheon at Yongsan.

Hurricane Katrina contributors pose for a group photo after an Oct. 26 luncheon atYongsan Army Garrison. From left are: Hwang Moo-young; Area II Community RelationsOfficer An Chang-sin; Cho Yun-kyung, daughter of Cho Tae-kwon; Wang Sang-eun;Lee Hyun-ok; and Hong Chang-yong.

STEVE DAVIS

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Most of the time, people don’t realize howcomputers work. They get frustrated andthey can be very demanding. You have towalk them through it.”

Slagle’s easygoing personality andwillingness to work through problemswins over customers. He said it issomething he carried with him from hisactive-duty Army career.

“I was a career counselor for 26years,” he said. “My enjoyment was tosee a Soldier get what he or she wanted… to see that smile of satisfaction on theirface.”

Slagle was also the 201st SignalCompany help desk chief at Yongsan fortwo and a half years.

“That was dealing with people on aone-to-one basis every single day, walkingthem through the problems they had,” hesaid. “Today, there are a lot of great toolsto allow me to do a lot of things from mydesktop that before required me to bephysically in front of the machine. Youused to deal more with a customer face-to-face.”

Slagle said customers don’t want tohear about problems; they just want tosee solutions.

“As long as we have customers, I’llhave a job,” he said with a smile.

Slagle said he hopes to retire fromcivil service someday just as he did fromthe Army. “As a counselor, I dealt withSoldiers daily,” he said. “You buildcamaraderie. The Army is my family.”

Slagle said with the exception of twoclose friends, nobody knows him in hishometown of Albany, Ore. “The Army ismy home. All the civilians, the peoplearound us that stay around in Korea, theyare my family,” he said. “I do have mywife and two children, but I mean we’rea close-knit organization.”

Slagle said in the United States a civiliancompany cannot compare to therelationships built in a military community.

“I get a lot of satisfaction from that,”he said. “In the states, I’d feel lost.Because, come five o’clock they go ahundred different directions, maybe ahundred miles away.”

Slagle said he got interested incomputers very early.

“When I was in retention andrecruiting, they actually had the firstworldwide network,” he said. “This wasbetween 1976 and 1979.”

Slagle said this was a new age. “I gotbaptized into computers through theschool of hard knocks,” he said. “I wason the ground floor of the implementationof the active Army to online computers.”

Slagle said he got a lot of training thatpeople normally wouldn’t get.

Slagle snapped his fingers and said hewas “snatched up on a contract thatquick,” when he retired from the Army in1998.

“I couldn’t believe how easy it was,”he said. “I walked out Friday on terminalleave to start work as a contractor onMonday.”

Slagle’s passion for computers had ledhim to build hundreds of homemadesystems over the years. Slagle alsovolunteers in a Korean-American church.Robledo said Slagle has setup and run thechurch Web site and sound systems, andalso provides video recordings for specialfunctions.

“He is also on call for the churchanytime they have a problem,” Robledosaid. “His name is often given to provideassistance to other churches in the off-post community.”

“I enjoy the challenge of somethingbeing broken and being able to repair it,”Slagle said. “It’s a hobby. I don’t advertisethat I build computers, but if a friendcomes to me, I help them.”

“Many people contact him for hisadvice,” Robledo said. “He is always readyto give it willingly and without hesitation.”

Technician of the Year James Slagle walks anArea II customer through a problem Oct. 27.

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chooses, Tindoll insisted caringabout fellow humans begins on anindividual level.

“The most important member ofthis team is you, those individuals whowill give,” he said. “Please do yourpart, and encourage others to join inthe effort this year to exceed last

year’s contribution of $1.4 million.”Tindoll also asked for people to

continue giving and to help make a“world of difference.”

For information, visit http://www.cfcoverseas.org.

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All Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course-qualified staff sergeants with a Date of Rank of Feb.1, 2004, and earlier and a BASD between Feb. 1,1985, and Jan. 31, 2000, are eligible for selection.Primary zone DOR is Feb. 1, 2003, and earlier.Secondary zone DOR is Feb. 2, 2003, thru Feb. 1,2004.

Due to the operational environment, Soldiers whomeet the above mentioned eligibility parameters, buthave been deployed multiple times may be eligiblefor a BNCOC waiver issued by HQDA.

In order to remain competitive, qualified staffsergeants must ensure that their Enlisted RecordsBrief, Official Military Personnel File,Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report andmilitary photo are current and accurate.

Accuracy of ERBs can be checked by loggingonto https://www.hrc.army.mil, clicking on HRCIndianapolis (EREC) and then clicking on “MyPromotion Board File.” If any information isincorrect or missing, it must be updated through the

Aviation warrant officers eligible for promotion toChief Warrant Officer 3 and CW4 must have an ActiveDuty Date of Rank of Sept. 30, 2000, and earlier to beconsidered above the zone and an ADOR of Oct. 1,2000, thru Sept. 30, 2002, to be considered in thepromotion zone.

Aviation warrants eligible for promotion to CW5must have an ADOR of Sept. 30, 2000, and earlier tobe considered above the zone, an ADOR of Oct. 1,2000, thru Sept. 30, 2001, to be considered in thepromotion zone and an ADOR of Oct. 1, 2001, thruSept. 30, 2002, for below the zone consideration.

Technical warrant officers eligible for promotion toCW3 and CW4 must have an ADOR of Sept. 30, 2001,and earlier to be considered above the zone and anADOR of Oct. 1, 2001, thru Sept. 30, 2003, to beconsidered in the promotion zone. Technical Warrantseligible for promotion to CW5 must have an ADOR ofSept. 30, 2001, and earlier to be considered above thezone, an ADOR of Oct. 1, 2001, thru Sept. 30, 2002,to be considered in the promotion zone and an ADORof Oct. 1, 2002, thru Sept; 30, 2003, for below thezone consideration.

Warrant officers with an approved separation within90 days of the convene date of the board (i.e.separation dates thru April 30, 2006) are not eligiblefor consideration.

The board will offer the new capability of “My BoardFile.” By going to https://www.hrc.army.mil, users cannavigate through their OMPF, their digital photo andtheir ORB between Nov. 29, 2005 and Jan. 13, 2006.

Warrant officer selection board set for JanuaryEligible warrant officers who were considered in

the zone or above the zone for the board that convenedMay 3, 2005, but were not selected, must have apromotion report with a “thru date” of Oct. 22, 2005.OERs must be received in HRC, Alexandria by Jan.20, 2006.

For additional guidance, officers can visit their unitS1 or servicing PSB. MILPER Message Number 05-249, Zones of Consideration for the FY2006 CW3,CW4 and CW5 Promotion Selection Boards, can beaccessed by logging on to www.hrc.army.mil, clickingHRC Alexandria and selecting MILPER Messages.

SFC prSFC prSFC prSFC prSFC promotion selection boaromotion selection boaromotion selection boaromotion selection boaromotion selection board to convene Jan. 31d to convene Jan. 31d to convene Jan. 31d to convene Jan. 31d to convene Jan. 31

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Special to The Morning Calm Weekly servicing S-1 or PSB. Updated information shouldbe viewable on the online promotion file ERB within48 hours of submission by the personnel office.Once the information is correct, NCOs must click“ERB Validation” to authenticate their ERB. Ifcorrections can not be made, NCOs should utilizethe “Validate with Comments” feature and explainthe discrepancy.

The OMPF file can be accessed and reviewed athttps://www.hrc.army.mil, by clicking HRCIndianapolis or HRC Alexandria and selecting theOMPF online link. Access is also available throughthe EREC “My Promotion File” link.

Military photographs should be uploaded toDAPMIS by the photo laboratory and accepted bythe NCO no later than Jan. 13, 2006.

Qualified staff sergeants should contact their S-1or PSB for additional guidance. MILPER MessageNumber 05-251, FY06 SFC Promotion BoardAnnouncement, can be accessed by logging on towww.hrc.army.mil and selecting HRC Alexandria,then clicking MILPER Messages.

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FFFFFaith can calm the stresses of lifeaith can calm the stresses of lifeaith can calm the stresses of lifeaith can calm the stresses of lifeaith can calm the stresses of life“O Lord, my heart is not lifted up; my eyes are not

raised too high; I do not occupy myself with thingstoo great and too marvelous for me. But I have calmedand quieted my soul, like a weaned child with itsmother; like a weaned child is my soul within me. OIsrael, hope in the LORD from this time forth andforevermore.” (Psalm 131: 1-3)

How do we find a balance of productive energyand peaceful quiet? Far too many people are consumedwith anxiety, depression, anger, jealousy, discontentand confusion.

Psalm 131 gives us our creator’s formula forpeace in the inner life. It was written by Davidwhom God called “a man after his own heart.” Godchose David and was with him and David walkedwith God. Christians believe that over 1,000 years

later God chose and anointed his blessed Son toexpress the inner working of his life in perfectharmony with the Father’s will. As we learn to hopein the Lord we can experience the reality of innerpeace and by the grace of God we can have acomposed and quieted soul.

This is why we see great promises in Philippians4:7, “… and the peace of God, which surpasses allunderstanding, will guard your hearts and mindsthrough Christ Jesus.” Faith delivers you from yourbiggest problem, a proud self-will. David said to theLord, “I am not self-trusting, opinionated, andheadstrong. I am not superior to others. I am notattempting the impossible.”

When Jesus said, “Peace, be still” to the stormylake, he smoothed the turbulence. To quiet your soulmeans to silence the noise and tumult. Think aboutthe story in Mark 4:35-41. The disciples were

experienced fishermen in the midst of a great storm.Jesus was asleep in the stern of the boat. They thoughtthey were going to die, they forgot one important factor:Jesus was in the boat and had told them they weregoing to the other side of the lake. His word alwayscomes to pass.

The disciples tried to fight the storm but finallyawakened Jesus, he got up, rebuked the wind and thesea, and everything became calm. As long as thedisciples assumed control of their situation, Jesusrested. But when they cast their care on him andreleased control to him, he cared for everything andthey could rest.

Far too many of us are fretful like a nursing child.How do we purify our hearts? Not by self-will orresolve. Can a leopard change its spots? We need helpthe way a drowning man needs help from outsidehimself to rescue him. He needs faith.

Area II Worship ServicesArea II Worship ServicesArea II Worship ServicesArea II Worship ServicesArea II Worship ServicesCatholic Mass Sunday 8 a.m. South Post Chapel

11:30 a.m. Memorial ChapelTuesday 12:05 p.m. 121 Hospital ChapelMon.-Wed.,Thur.-Fri. 12:05p.m. Memorial ChapelSaturday 5 p.m. Memorial Chapel

Jewish Friday 6 p.m. South Post ChapelProtestant ServicesEpiscopal Sunday 10 a.m. Memorial ChapelUnited Pentecostal Sunday 1:30 p.m. Memorial ChapelChurch of Christ Church International

Sunday 2 p.m. South Post ChapelCollective Sunday 8 a.m. Memorial Chapel

9:30 a.m. 121 Hospital Chapel

9:30 a.m. Hannam Village Chapel(Korean)

10:30 a.m. K-16 CommunityChapel

11 a.m. Hannam VillageChapel

noon South Post Chapel(Gospel)

Collective Sunday 10 a.m. South Post Chapel6 p.m. South Post Chapel

Korean Thursday 6:30 p.m. Memorial ChapelKCFA 2nd Tues. 11:45 a.m. Memorial Chapel

3rd Tues. 11:45 a.m. Memorial Chapel

Lutheran Sunday 5 p.m. Memorial ChapelSunday 10 a.m. Multi-Purpose

Training FacilityLatter-Day Saints For information on services, call 738-3011

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Chaplain (Maj.)Samuel Cabrerasamuel.cabrera@korea.army.mil 725-2955

David.colwell@korea.army.mil or DSN 738-3011Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Dave Colwell

Chaplain (Lt. Col.)Daniel Minjaresdaniel.minjares@korea.army.mil 738-5532

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WWWWWarriors scare up Halloween funarriors scare up Halloween funarriors scare up Halloween funarriors scare up Halloween funarriors scare up Halloween fun

Soldiers from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Infantry Division, pass outcandy to local trick-or-treaters Oct. 28.

Little kangaroo Tatiana Morris, 14 months, checks thecontents of her goodie bag during the Camp Red CloudPear Blossom Cottage’s Halloween festivities.

A suspense-filled crowd watches as the last two contestants circle the lone remaining seat inthe final round of “musical chairs” Saturday at the USO Halloween Party on Camp Casey.

PHOTOS BY SPC. STEPHANIE PEARSON

CAMP RED CLOUD — Warrior Country Soldiersand civilians got together over the weekend to providea little Halloween fun for the children of Area I.

On Camp Red Cloud, Headquarters andHeadquarters Company, 2nd Infantry Division Soldiersteamed up with the Pear Blossom Cottage Oct. 28 foran afternoon barbecue and trick-or-treating aroundthe installation. Several units opened their doors anddistributed candy and treats to the minuscule ghosts,gouls, princesses and animals parading around post.

U.S. Army Garrison, Camp Casey officials joinedforces with the USO and FIRES Brigade Saturday tothrow a Halloween bash in Carey Physical FitnessCenter. The FIRES Brigade invited 50 children fromthe Isaac House Orphange in Uijeongbu to share inthe fun. Children of all ages enjoyed lunch, games ofmusical chairs, holiday-themed pinatas and playingwith giant-sized toys at the event. When the sun set,volunteers took the children trick-or-treating throughthe camp.

Col. Matt Merrick, FIRES Brigade commander,said it was a great opportunity to get everyone involved.

“Everyone is included -- the community, thechildren, the USO, but in particular the Soldierswho help out,” he said. “This gives them analternative way to give back to the community.”

Pfc. Warren Cockfield, HHC, 2ID, takes a mini Spider-Mantrick-or-treating on Camp Red Cloud Oct. 28.

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Basketball TournamentThe Warrior Post-Level BasketballLeague Tournament will be at CampCasey’s Carey Fitness Center Saturdayand Sunday. Preliminary games beginat noon Saturday, with championshipgames set to begin at 3 p.m. Sunday.

CAC Tours AvailableCamp Red Cloud’s Community ActivityCenter is offering an Osan ShoppingTour Saturday. Register at the localCAC to participate. Buses departCasey, CRC and Stanley communityactivity centers. For each departuretime and information, call the CRC CACat 732-6246.

Cold Steel Golf ChallengeThe Osan Field Artillery Associationwill host the 4th Annual Cold Steel GolfChallenge Friday at the Osan GolfCourse. The event is open to all military,Department of Defense civilians andKorean Nationals (with players able toregister as individuals or as a four-person team). Open registration is 6:30to 8 a.m. the day of the tournament, withplay beginning at 8:30 a.m.The competition is a shotgun start/bestball format. Cost is $20/20,000 won perperson, and includes use of a golf cart.To register or for information, call 784-9693.

MWR CableLoses E! Channel

Beginning in November E! TV will beswitching to a satellite outside ofKorea’s footprint and will no longer beavailable on the MWR Cable TVsystem. MWR is currently working toobtain an alternate channel and regretsany inconvenience this loss of servicemay cause its viewers. For information,call 738-CATV (2288).

MWR Restaurant SurveyCommiskey’s Family Restaurant onYongsan Garrison’s South Post andReggies Restaurant on Main Post beganconducting the MWR Restaurant Survey.The surveys consist of 15 questions anda comment section so customers may helpMWR improve. The survey will take lessthan a minute to complete and will greatlyassist MWR in trying to improve Area IIrestaurants. After completing the survey,hand it over to the cashier on your wayout and receive a $1 discount for yournext meal at Commiskey’s or Reggie’s.

Body Building ContestCome check out the best bodies in U.S.Forces Korea at Camp Red Cloud Nov. 4,as Mitchell’s Club hosts a body buildingcontest beginning at 6:30 p.m. Thecompetion is open to participants fromthroughout Korea. Weigh-in andregistration begin at 3 p.m. forinformation, call 732-8189.

Yongsan Lanes is having another65" big screen TV giveaway salespromotion.

With receipts of at least $5 fromYongsan Lanes’ Habanero anyone iseligible to participate. Participantsmust be 18 or above and a U.S. IDcardholder to be eligible.

Just put your name and telephonenumber on the back of the receipt anddrop it in the drawing box in front ofthe TV between now and Dec. 16.

Thirty two participants will bedrawn and those 32 bowlers will haveto roll one ball, knocking down eightpins or better for women and nine ormore pins for the men. All bowlersthat knock down the correct amountof pins for there gender will then needto pass the Yongsan Lanes Fear FactorChallenge: Eat a one-pound Habaneroburrito of your choice. After that,remaining contestants select their“lucky locker combination” to win the65" JVC TV or any of 31 consolationprizes.

The drawing will be held at 1 p.m.Dec. 17, at Yongsan Lanes.Contestants must be present to playand win. This event is sponsored byMiller Brewing Company. Forinformation, call Yongsan Lanes, at723-7830 or e-mail questions toVictorineR@korea.army.mil.

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FORT LEE, Va. — The Scholarships for MilitaryChildren program starts its sixth year Nov. 1 as 268commissaries worldwide begin accepting applications.

Since its inception in 2000, the program has awarded$1,500 college scholarships to nearly 2,500 militarychildren.

The recipe for success behind the scenes is thecontinued generosity of manufacturers and businesses thatsell groceries in commissaries – and a growing number ofdonations by non-military-relatedorganizations, according to DefenseCommissary Agency officials.

The application period for the 2006scholarship season opens Nov. 1 andremains open until Feb. 22, butdonations have already startedcoming in, DECA officials said.

“I’ve been told by theadministrators of the program that the first non-commissary-related business has made a donation,” saidPatrick B. Nixon, chief executive officer and actingdirector of the Defense Commissary Agency.

The “First Watch” restaurants surrounding Kansas Cityin Missouri and Kansas are donating proceeds of $2,000from a recent customer appreciation day.

Last year, students in the Future Business Leaders ofAmerica program at Jordan High School in Salt Lake Citydonated $10,000 to the program, and this year anorganization in the San Franciso Bay area is raising moneythrough a golf tournament.

“These donations all show great support for militaryfamilies,” Nixon said. “First, from commissary industrymembers who have donated nearly $4 million over thelast five years. And now, by average Americans who alsowant to help.”

Commissaries begin scholarship programCommissaries begin scholarship programCommissaries begin scholarship programCommissaries begin scholarship programCommissaries begin scholarship programArmy News Service “Last year we also had about $11,000 donated by the

general public in amounts ranging from $10 to $1,000,”said Jim Weiskopf, vice president of communications forFisher House Foundation, the non-profit organization thatadministers SFMC. “People come to our Web site to donateto Fisher House Foundation and they are increasinglyselecting SFMC.”

Applications for the 2006 scholarship program will beavailable starting Nov. 1 at any commissary worldwide,online at the Military Scholar Web site or through a link at

w w w. c o m m i s s a r i e s . c o m ,DeCA’s customer Web site.Eligibility and other informationis also available at the MilitaryScholar Web site.

Applications, which mustinclude an essay on why theapplicant admires a greatmilitary leader (past or

present), have to be turned in at a commissary by Feb. 22.At least one $1,500 scholarship will be awarded at everycommissary location with qualified applicants.

The program is open to unmarried children under theage of 21 (23 if enrolled in school) of active-duty personnel,Reserve, Guard and retired military. Eligibility will bedetermined using the Defense Enrollment EligibilityReporting System, known as the DEERS database.

Applicants should ensure that they, as well as theirsponsor, are currently enrolled in the DEERS database andhave a current ID card, commissary officials said.

The applicant must be planning to attend, or alreadyattending, an accredited college or university full-time inthe fall term of 2006, or enrolled in a program of studiesdesigned to transfer directly into a four-year program.

(Editor’s note: Information provided by the DefenseCommissary Agency Public Affairs.)

Since its inception in 2000, TheScholarships for Military Childrenprogram has awarded $1,500college scholarships to nearly2,500 military children.

Military Idol winner, Staff Sgt. William Glenn, performs Oct. 22 during the finals at Fort Gordon,Ga. Hundreds of Soldiers worldwide competed to make it into the first ever Military Idolcompetition. Each of the 36 participating Army installations sent forth one competitor to thefinal Military Idol competition.

KRISTY DAVIES

Military Idol

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Frankenstein’s Monster and the Wolfmancontinue their centuries old disagreement atCamp Humphreys’ Spooky Hallow Monday,to the delight of all the watching costumed-spirits.

Camp Humphreys own BOSS President andfairy princess, Spc .Michelle Bruner, takes amoment to pose with two of her sister fairyprincesses during the Spooky HallowHalloween celebration.

Ghosts, goblins, wizards, villains and heroes line up with their parents for Camp HumphreysMWR trick or treat bags Monday during the annual Spooky Hallow Halloween celebration.

A Harry Potter want-to-be carefully checks out the hand waiting in the box of candy duringSpooky Hallow Monday.

The 602nd Aviation Support Battalion booth is one of several sponsored by Camp Humphreys’units during the annual Spooky Hallow Halloween celebration.

Humphreys annual “Spooky Hallow”celebrates Halloween

PHOTOS BY ROGER EDWARDS

Pvt. Steven Girts directs traffic at theintersection of Camp Humphreys FreedomRoad and O’Flahavan Loop during the morningrush to work.

CAMP HUMPHREYS — “The557th Military Police have severalmissions,” according to Master Sgt.Raymond Myers. “One mission is patroland enforcement. We’ve designated oneplatoon, to perform that mission. Weare also responsible for camps Eagle andLong and have designated anotherplatoon for those installations.”

Patrol and enforcement is a job thatcontinues 24 hours a day, seven days a

week. The nerve center is the militarypolice desk in Building 1405 across fromthe walk-through gate.

“We keep track of what’s going onaround the installation,” said Staff Sgt.James Lennier, desk sergeant. “Patrolsreport back to us and we monitorsecurity around the installation and inspecific facilities.

“But, as the motto on the MP crestreads,” he continued, “we’re here toassist, protect and defend. Our peopleare customer oriented, and will do theirbest to help anyone who asks.”

Spc. Raymond Collier is one ofHumphreys’ newer Soldiers who hasonly recently arrived from Fort Meade.“I mainly do accident investigations

and radar enforcement, he said. “Mymain job though is to help keepeverybody safe.”

Collier says he is on the lookout fordefective vehicle equipment, speeders,drivers who don’t come to acomplete stop, fail to use turn signals,or who commit other trafficviolations.

Spc. Richard Lopez (right) and Pvt. Lee Joo-hyung found themselves patroling on foot Wednesday morning, in front of the Humphreys Burger Kingand through the main exchange in pursuit of their duties.

PHOTOS BY ROGER EDWARDS

557th MPs provide Area III patrol and enforcementBy Roger EdwardsArea III Public Affairs

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Veterans Day CeremonyArea III has scheduled a VeteransDay Memorial Ceremony at 10 a.m.Nov. 11 at Camp HumphreysBeacon Hill Memorial Park.Everyone is welcome. Come and payyour respects to our Veterans pastand present.

Grand OpeningCamp Humphreys Painted DoorGift and Thrift Shop opens at itsnew location in Building 309 (nextdoor to the Army CommunityService building) Saturday. Thecelebration starts at 10 a.m. andcontinues until 3 p.m. There willbe free giveaways every half hour,and United Club Community Grantswill be awarded at 11 a.m.

Hazardous WasteTurn-in Procedures

Hazardous Waste turn-in procedureschanged Oct. 19.Hazardous waste and emptycontainers can be turned in at CampHumphreys only between 1 and 4:30p.m. Wednesday at Hazmart, Bldg.1640. Customers may call 753-7710to schedule appointments.Appointments have priority overwalk-ins. Memos are not neededto drop off hazardous waste andcontainers. For information atHumphreys, call 753-7754 or 753-7964.At camps Long and EagleHazardous Waste pick-up remains onTuesdays.Used Oil/FuelProcedures remain the same. Toarrange for a contractor appointmentto pump used oil/fuel, call Kim,Tae-On (753-6048) at Camp Humphreysor Yi Sang-Tae (721-3486) at CampLong/Eagle. Units should call whena 55-gallon drum is full.

Computer Training forDependents

The Area III Information TechnicalEducation Center is offeringcomputer training for all dependentsof military, civilian and KoreanNational employees. Training coversbasic computer skills and Microsoftapplications.For information or to sign up, call753-7002.

Furniture IssueCustomers living off post andawaiting issue of furniture itemsfrom housing are in luck. Housinghas recently replenished stock andnow has the following items fordelivery: washer, dryer, sofa, desk,side chair, floor lamp, televisionarmoire and bookcases. Call 753-7178/8459 or e-mailkiddr@korea.army.mil to schedulean appointment.

CAMP HUMPHREYS – Fifty-fourathletes made the trek from CampHumphreys and Osan Air Base to theharbor area of Pyeongtaek PortSunday. There they joined thousandsof other athletes in running the FifthAnnual Pyeongtaek Port MarathonRace.

Runners could choose to run themeasured five-, 10-or 21-kilometerdistances.

“I did the full half marathon,” saidPfc. Marcos Garcia, a 501st SignalCompany cable system installer. “Imade the 21 kilometers in an hour and46 minutes.”

Pfc. Marcos Garcia, 501st Signal Company,ran the half-marathon, 21 kilometers, in onehour, 46 minutes

ROGER EDWARDS

Area III Soldiers, civilians run5th annual Pyeongtaek marathon

Col. Michael Taliento, Area III and Camp Humphreys commanding officer (right) and Maj. Antoinette Wright-McRae, officer in charge of Area III LegalOffice, address members of the Korean civilian business community during a training seminar Oct. 24 at the Enterprise Hotel in Anjeong-ri. Theseminar covered Korean law, Department of Defense and USFK policies concerning prostitution and human trafficking, and policies concerningunder-age drinking. Taliento also distributed kits designed to ease the task of screening under-age customers. The kits contain a plaque thatenables screeners to instantly compare birth dates and legal age. The kits are equipped with ink pads and stamps to mark legal customers oncethey have been screened.

NEAL F. NEELEY

Kim Cryer, a Camp Humphreys family member, arrives forher early morning trip to Daegu Oct. 28, as a fly-away

volunteer for Courageous Channel, the semi-annualnoncombatant evacuation operation held throughout Korea

Oct. 28 thru Sunday. Eight volunteers were selected fromareas I and III to fly out to Yakota Air Base, Japan, during theexercise, and eight others were selected to sail away aboard

a ferry from Buson to Iwakuni, Japan. About 1,600noncombatants at Camp Humphreys were processedduring the 36 hours of the exercise according to David

Hartsfield, Plans and Operations officer for the Directorate ofPlans, Training, Mobility and Security. “The processing went

very well,” he said, “and we registered all required personnelduring the allotted time.”

Ready to GoReady to GoReady to GoReady to GoReady to Go

ROGER EDWARDS

By Roger EdwardsArea III Public AffairsBy Roger EdwardsArea III Public Affairs

Garcia is a 20-year-old from theBronx who only took up running afterhe arrived in Korea 14 months ago. “I’vebeen participating in the monthly raceson base,” he said, “and I enjoy it.”

The bus chartered to deliverHumphreys runners to the port, leftthe walk-through gate area at just past8 a.m. The race began at 10 a.m. andthe last runner crossed the finish linejust before 1:30 p.m.

Pyeongtaek sponsors periodiccultural, recreational and athleticevents open to American Soldiers,civilians and family members at nocost. Watch for event announcementsin the Area III pages of “The MorningCalm Weekly.”

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New Humphreys construction is everywhere

A new office complex is under construction at the base of the air control tower at Zoeckler Station.

Remodeling in buildings 753 and 754, withimproved living quarters, is almost complete.

Sewer and curbing improvements are acontinuing project around Humphreys.

Excavation has begun at the site of the new Camp Humphreys family aquatic park near thebowling alley and the Alaska Mining Company (formerly the Nightwatch) restaurant, which is dueto open in November.

Cranes and building supplies are a common sight near the Camp Humphreys family housingarea where phases II and III, and the complex’s underground parking are under construction.

The latest construction project, an Unaccompanied Officers Quarters building for 96 people,begins with a symbolic ground-breaking ceremony Oct. 26.

F. NEAL NEELEY

PHOTOS BY ROGER EDWARDS

ROGER EDWARDS

CAMP HUMPHREYS – This postis slated to become the premier U.S.Army installation in Korea and theevidence of growth is everywhere. Highrise cranes have become a commonsight; roads are ripped up and repaired,and concrete and dump trucks share theright-of-way with cars, militaryvehicles, bicycles and foot traffic.

“There’s definitely a lot going on,”said Brandi Dennis-Pena, projectengineer for the Pyongtaek ResidentOffice of the U.S. Army Corps ofEngineers, Far East District. “We just

had a symbolic ground-breakingceremony for the new 96-personUnaccompanied Officer’s Quartersbuilding that will be going up near thedowntown area, and work is almostfinished on the remodeling work that’sbeing done on barracks 753 and 754.”

According to Dennis-Pena, work onCamp Humphreys Family Housing PhaseII and the underground parking garage ison track for completion in August, andPhase III excavation has begun.

“Humphreys’ residents will seedisruption in traffic flow periodically,” shecontinued, “as roads are dug up to allowinstallation of underground utility lines for

new construction, and as both sewer andcurbing is upgraded throughout theinstallation.

“There are new barracks, dinningfacilities, gyms and office complexesbeing built both at M.P. Hill and atZoeckler Station. We have a new gymscheduled for construction in thedowntown area, and excavation has begunon the Family Aquatics Center.

“That’s only a few of the projects thatwe’re going to see here over the nextseveral years,” she said, “and there isgoing to be traffic disruption and noisethroughout. Be patient. The results willbe worth it.”

Students at Humphreys American Elementary School enjoythe new school playground Oct. 28, the first day the newfacility was available for use. The facility includes a rubberizedsurface and all new equipment.

By Roger EdwardsArea III Public Affairs

PlaygroundParadise

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APS-4 recognized for meeting tough deadlineBy Steven HooverArea IV Public Affairs

Floyd Burgoz, a mechanical technician with Lear Siegler,performs maintenance on an engine as part of his duties atAPS-4 at Camp Carroll.

STEVEN HOOVER

Waegwan Clean Team

CPL. KANG JI-HUN

CAMP CARROLL – “You did it!”That’s what Col. William “Bill” Gibson,

commander, Army Field Support Brigade – Far East,Army Material Command, told people attending anawards ceremony Oct. 25 at the APS-4 Warehouse#10A, here.

The ceremony opened with a briefing for U.S.Forces Korea Commander Gen. Leon J. LaPorte, wholater presented the awards.

What the awardees and fellow workers did,during the past eight months or so, was to takethe Army’s fleet of pre-positioned vehicles (APS-4) from a state of significant disrepair to better thanFully Mission Capable.

“The blood, sweat and tears it took to achievethis mission was yours alone,” Gibson told hisemployees and guests. “Throughout all the longdays, nights, weekends and time away from yourloved ones over the past eight months, it boileddown to your perseverance, sacrifice, devotionand passion to accomplishing this mission. Ichallenge you now to sustain what you haveaccomplished, to ensure this set is always readyto fight, to continue the work to fill on-handshortages and to continually improve the processesalready in place.”

Gibson said that the accomplishment wouldn’thave been possible without others helping to attain thenecessary resources: a commitment from LaPorte tobuild a $15 million maintenance facility, which breaks

ground here next May; Maj. Gen. Jerome Johnson’s(commanding general of Army Field SupportCommand) leadership; and Gen. Benjamin Griffin’s(commanding general of Army Material Command)fight for some $26 million from Department of theArmy and Congress to obtain the parts and manpowernecessary to successfully get more than 1,500 tanks,trucks and other vehicles to 10/20 standards by Sept.30.

For the layperson, 10/20 is a higher standard thanFMC. “We have a minimum standard of FMC, whichmeans it can operate and execute,” said Lt. Col. JobieRoach, commander of the U.S. Army Field SupportBattalion, Northeast Asia, “then we have what is called10/20. Not only can it operate and execute itsbattlefield mission, but all of the stuff (equipment)

that is supposed to be there, is there. All of the routineservices and the weapons systems are checked.Everything is done, not only readiness-wise, butmaintenance-wise.”

Gibson lauded Roach, saying that his “passion andcommitment to fix this was instrumental while wewere simultaneously transforming to a modular, heavybrigade combat team. He will be the first to bestowthis credit on the men and women under his command,but leadership starts at the top. While there were timeswhen he caused me a lot of angst … the end resultspeaks for itself.”

For leading the effort, Roach was presented theMeritorious Service Medal by LaPorte, who thenpresented awards to the following: Michael Allen,Victoria Kim and George Palmer were presented theSuperior Civilian Service Award; James Weber, JamesMcDowell, John Griffin, John Radik, Frankie Manalisayand Dennis Hughes were presented the Commander’sAward for Civilian Service; Pak Kyong-hui, RichardHolmes, Joseph Penn, Richard Darling, Michael Lee,John Haynes, Robert Cota and Ernie Agsaludreceived the Achievement Medal for CivilianService.

In addition, Jeannie Roach, Choe Sun-choi, KimKi-hyon, Kim Tae-hwan, Kim Chang-ho, Cho Chol-hui, Chong Kyong-hwa, Chang Chae-ho, KimChun-u and Pak Chung-kwon were presented theCertificate of Achievement; and Sgt. 1st ClassKelvin Young, Brenda McKinney, Carla Tatum, ChaLortz, Frederick Morris and Larry Ellis eachreceived Certificates of Appreciation.

(left to right) Sgt. Masdeu Marice, Company B, 307th Signal Battalion, Pvt. Lee J.J., Company A, 307th Sig. Bn., and Kim S.Y. ofthe Waegwan Red Cross, sweep a street in Waegwan Oct. 28. The joint cleanup project near the Waegwan Industrial Complexinvolved 16 Soldiers from Camp Carroll and nine members of the Waegwan Red Cross.

Road, drainage systemrepairs set for Walker

CAMP WALKER – Area IV SupportActivity’s Directorate of Public Worksadvises motorists that it will be upgradingthe drainage system and resurfacing amain street on Camp Walker throughoutthe next week.

Work to upgrade the drainagesystem along a 60-foot stretch ofPennsylvania Avenue between Gate 6and the Provost Marshal Office willoccur today through Nov. 12. Itentails excavation and removal ofasphalt, installing the concrete ditchand grating cover, curing, andrepaving.

There will be no change to the gatehours and one lane will remain openfor controlled two-way traffic duringthe construction.

Road resurfacing work will beconducted on Rhode Island Avenuebetween the Wood Medical Clinic andBldg. 330 Nov. 11-13. One lane willremain open for controlled two-waytraffic during the construction period.

The road and drainage constructioncomplete the ongoing Camp Walkerinfrastructure upgrade for the year.

Motorists are advised to remain alert,to drive slowly and to use caution whilepassing through the work areas.

Area IV Public Affairs

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Martial arts performance wows crowd

PHOTOS BY CPL. PARK MYUNG-JOON

Lee Gun-ki, the president of Korea Professional Keumdo Confederation of Gyeongsangnam Province, demonstrates the technique of cutting10 straw cylinders with a sword. More than 700 spectators crammed into Kelly Fitness Center on Camp Walker Sunday to the Second AnnualMartial Arts Demonstration and Performance sponsored by the Korean American Partnership Association. A variety of ancient and modernmartial arts forms were presented by 250 participants representing about 20 organizations.

Children from the Art of Self-Defense Demonstration Group performHapkido moves.

Keumdo demonstration group performers move in unison during their routine.A performer in ancient costume wields a sword as part of hisperformance.

Field TrainingExercise

The Soldiers of Charlie Detachment,516th Personnel Support Battalion,will conduct a field training exerciseSaturday – Tuesday. The detachmentwill maintain minimum staffing duringthe exercise. For information, call 1stSgt. Tirrell A. Hickman at 768- 7899.

Infant, Child CPR andBaby-sitting Class

The Camp Henry American Red CrossOffice will conduct an infant, child CPRand baby-sitting class 8 a.m. – 4:30p.m. Nov. 11 at the Red Cross officeon Camp Henry. For information, callJimmie Finch at 768- 7993.

Veterans DayBasketball and Soccer

Basketball and soccer tournaments willbe held Nov. 11 – 13 at Kelly FitnessCenter on Camp Walker. Registrationdeadline is Tuesday. For information,call Kim Chong-hwan at 764- 4225.

NewcomersOrientation

The November NewcomersOrientation for new Soldiers, civilianemployees and family members will be8 a.m. – noon Nov. 15 at Henry’s Placeon Camp Henry. For information, callRoy Grant at 768- 8130.

Education Fair,Open House

In recognition of American EducationWeek, an Education Fair and OpenHouse with University of Phoenix,University of Maryland UniversityCollege and Central Texas College willbe held 1 – 3 p.m. Nov. 17 at the CampHenry Theater. For information, callMichael D. Brennan at 768- 7348.

Fun Run, WalkA fun run and walk will be held inconjunction with American EducationWeek and Thanksgiving activities 9a.m. Nov. 19 at Kelly Fitness Centeron Camp Walker. Registration will startat 8 a.m. For information, call DarrylChandler at 764- 4800.

Native AmericanHeritage Month

Native American Heritage Monthcelebration events will be held 11:30a.m. – 1 p.m. Nov. 22 and at the BusanPub on Camp Hialeah and 11:30 a.m. –1 p.m. Nov. 30 at the EvergreenCommunity Club on Camp Walker. Forinformation, call Sgt. 1st class SandraB. Gaston at 768- 8972.

Camp HialeahSporting Events

A 3.2-kilometer run as well as basketballand volleyball tournaments will be heldNov. 26 – 27 respectively at the CampHialeah Fitness Center. For informationabout the run and volleyballtournament, call Michael Lee at 763-7703. For information about thebasketball tournament, call Kim man-ilat 763- 7703.

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Host TAS takes third in KAIAC Volleyball Tournament

CAMP WALKER – TaeguAmerican School’s girls volleyballteam finished, what, in their eyes, wasa disappointing third place in the 2005Korean American InterscholasticActivities Conference Girls Division1 Volleyball Tournament, Saturday atKelly Fitness Center.

Although several players receivedindividual honors, first-year VarsityCoach Jennifer Sharp said finishing thirdwas not much of a consolation prize.

“We completed the regular season11-0, 10-0 in conference,” she said.“After winning the regular seasonconference championship, we arevery disappointed that we didn’t winthis tournament. But, we have to getready for Far East next week.”

TAS began the tournament bysweeping Osan American High School,25-7, 25-15 and 25-16. They then fellto eventual champion, Seoul ForeignSchool, 25-23, 8-25, 24-26 and 21-25.Then, in an attempt to face SFS again,they ran into Seoul American HighSchool, losing in the semifinals 24-26,25-19, 21-25 and 17-25.

Although disappointed with the loss,

By Steven HooverArea IV Public Affairs

their efforts didn’t go unnoticed. Sharp,who has been working with the programfor five years, was named conferenceCoach of the Year. Players receivingpostseason honors included LynetteGrant, Kadijah Parker and Kelli Cox whowere selected to the All ConferenceTeam. Parker and Grant were alsonamed to the All Tournament Team.

In the individual awards category,Parker was named best passer and

best server, while Grant was namedbest hitter.

The results were quite different forthe TAS boys at Taejon ChristianInternational School. After finishing theregular season 9-4 (6-4 in conferenceand tied for second) the team, led bytournament Most Valuable Player DuriBalat, advanced to the championshipwhere they defeated SAHS 19-25, 25-27, 25-20, 25-14 and 15-13.

The boys opened with wins overSeoul International School (26-24and 25-22) and Seou l Fore ignSchool (25-15 and 25-17) beforethe title game.

“The boys played really well,” CoachChance Wilson said. “Everyone knowstheir role and did a good job of comingthrough for us. Duri was phenomenal.The attention placed on him [by theiropponents] opened up opportunities forthe others, and our guys took advantagein those situations.”

Besides being named MVP, Balat wasalso named best hitter. He and JamesBradley were named to the AllConference Team. Others receivinghonors were Daniel Brooks who wasnamed best passer. Making the AllTournament Team were Justin Hendrix,Bradley and Brooks.

“They are an outstanding group ofguys,” Wilson said. “They havebonded well throughout the year andwere focused during the tournament.We did get frustrated early in thechampionship match, but we wereinspired by senior Phillip LeFever andwere able to pull through to win threestraight sets.”

Next week, the girls head to Sasebo,Japan, for the Far East VolleyballTournament where they will faceteams from throughout the Pacific.

GALEN PUTNAM

Seoul Foreign School and Seoul American High School players shake hands after their match Oct. 28at Kelly Fitness Center on Camp Walker. Seoul Foreign School won the match 25-18, 25-16, 25-13.

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NEWS & NOTESNEWS & NOTESNEWS & NOTESNEWS & NOTESNEWS & NOTESGetting Their Gear

A contractor from Military Professional Resources Incorporated scans an item being issued to a Soldier from Headquarters and HeadquartersBattery, 2nd Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery at Gwangju Air Base, Oct. 28 at the Camp Walker Army Heliport. As part of the Army’s RapidFielding Initiative, Area IV Soldiers received their new equipment Oct. 27- Thursday. The equipment package includes advanced combathelmets, glove systems, goggles, knee and elbow pads, hydration systems, and more. The RFI began in 2002 to aggressively modernizeindividual and small unit equipment in a matter of months rather than years.

PFC. PARK KWANG-MO

EmploymentAwareness Seminar

Army Community Service willconduct an Employment AwarenessSeminar 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Nov. 29 atthe Evergreen Community Club onCamp Walker. Registration deadlineis Nov. 23. For information, call LettieF. Villarosa at 768- 7951.

Community MayoralNominations

Mayoral candidate nominations arenow being accepted for the CampWalker housing area and CampGeorge’s Mountain View Village.Housing area residents can nominatecandidates through Nov. 30 at TheMain Exchange, Commissary andSoldier Memorial Chapel on CampWalker; Taegu American School onCamp George; and Army CommunityService on Camp Henry. Self-nominations are welcome. Mayoralelection will be held Dec. 1 – 30 at thesame locations. For information, callMcCarthy at 768-8162.

Lifeguard CourseA lifeguard course will be held duringthe Christmas break at Kelly FitnessCenter on Camp Walker. Prerequisitesmust be satisfied prior to enrollment.For information, call Jimmie Finch at768- 7993.

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Host TAS takes third in KAIAC Volleyball Tournament

CAMP WALKER – TaeguAmerican School’s girls volleyballteam finished, what, in their eyes, wasa disappointing third place in the 2005Korean American InterscholasticActivities Conference Girls Division1 Volleyball Tournament, Saturday atKelly Fitness Center.

Although several players receivedindividual honors, first-year VarsityCoach Jennifer Sharp said finishing thirdwas not much of a consolation prize.

“We completed the regular season11-0, 10-0 in conference,” she said.“After winning the regular seasonconference championship, we arevery disappointed that we didn’t winthis tournament. But, we have to getready for Far East next week.”

TAS began the tournament bysweeping Osan American High School,25-7, 25-15 and 25-16. They then fellto eventual champion, Seoul ForeignSchool, 25-23, 8-25, 24-26 and 21-25.Then, in an attempt to face SFS again,they ran into Seoul American HighSchool, losing in the semifinals 24-26,25-19, 21-25 and 17-25.

Although disappointed with the loss,

By Steven HooverArea IV Public Affairs

their efforts didn’t go unnoticed. Sharp,who has been working with the programfor five years, was named conferenceCoach of the Year. Players receivingpostseason honors included LynetteGrant, Kadijah Parker and Kelli Cox whowere selected to the All ConferenceTeam. Parker and Grant were alsonamed to the All Tournament Team.

In the individual awards category,Parker was named best passer and

best server, while Grant was namedbest hitter.

The results were quite different forthe TAS boys at Taejon ChristianInternational School. After finishing theregular season 9-4 (6-4 in conferenceand tied for second) the team, led bytournament Most Valuable Player DuriBalat, advanced to the championshipwhere they defeated SAHS 19-25, 25-27, 25-20, 25-14 and 15-13.

The boys opened with wins overSeoul International School (26-24and 25-22) and Seou l Fore ignSchool (25-15 and 25-17) beforethe title game.

“The boys played really well,” CoachChance Wilson said. “Everyone knowstheir role and did a good job of comingthrough for us. Duri was phenomenal.The attention placed on him [by theiropponents] opened up opportunities forthe others, and our guys took advantagein those situations.”

Besides being named MVP, Balat wasalso named best hitter. He and JamesBradley were named to the AllConference Team. Others receivinghonors were Daniel Brooks who wasnamed best passer. Making the AllTournament Team were Justin Hendrix,Bradley and Brooks.

“They are an outstanding group ofguys,” Wilson said. “They havebonded well throughout the year andwere focused during the tournament.We did get frustrated early in thechampionship match, but we wereinspired by senior Phillip LeFever andwere able to pull through to win threestraight sets.”

Next week, the girls head to Sasebo,Japan, for the Far East VolleyballTournament where they will faceteams from throughout the Pacific.

GALEN PUTNAM

Seoul Foreign School and Seoul American High School players shake hands after their match Oct. 28at Kelly Fitness Center on Camp Walker. Seoul Foreign School won the match 25-18, 25-16, 25-13.

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NEWS & NOTESNEWS & NOTESNEWS & NOTESNEWS & NOTESNEWS & NOTESGetting Their Gear

A contractor from Military Professional Resources Incorporated scans an item being issued to a Soldier from Headquarters and HeadquartersBattery, 2nd Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery at Gwangju Air Base, Oct. 28 at the Camp Walker Army Heliport. As part of the Army’s RapidFielding Initiative, Area IV Soldiers received their new equipment Oct. 27- Thursday. The equipment package includes advanced combathelmets, glove systems, goggles, knee and elbow pads, hydration systems, and more. The RFI began in 2002 to aggressively modernizeindividual and small unit equipment in a matter of months rather than years.

PFC. PARK KWANG-MO

EmploymentAwareness Seminar

Army Community Service willconduct an Employment AwarenessSeminar 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Nov. 29 atthe Evergreen Community Club onCamp Walker. Registration deadlineis Nov. 23. For information, call LettieF. Villarosa at 768- 7951.

Community MayoralNominations

Mayoral candidate nominations arenow being accepted for the CampWalker housing area and CampGeorge’s Mountain View Village.Housing area residents can nominatecandidates through Nov. 30 at TheMain Exchange, Commissary andSoldier Memorial Chapel on CampWalker; Taegu American School onCamp George; and Army CommunityService on Camp Henry. Self-nominations are welcome. Mayoralelection will be held Dec. 1 – 30 at thesame locations. For information, callMcCarthy at 768-8162.

Lifeguard CourseA lifeguard course will be held duringthe Christmas break at Kelly FitnessCenter on Camp Walker. Prerequisitesmust be satisfied prior to enrollment.For information, call Jimmie Finch at768- 7993.

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The phrase of the weekThe phrase of the weekThe phrase of the weekThe phrase of the weekThe phrase of the week

I would like to eat hotnoodle soup.

Is it spicy?

No.

I want it also.

Kwon Min-sookLanguage Instructor

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Ah-nee-oh.Ah-nee-oh.Ah-nee-oh.Ah-nee-oh.Ah-nee-oh.

Joe-doh gue-goe joo-seh-yo.Joe-doh gue-goe joo-seh-yo.Joe-doh gue-goe joo-seh-yo.Joe-doh gue-goe joo-seh-yo.Joe-doh gue-goe joo-seh-yo.

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“““““Let’s go to the restaurant.Let’s go to the restaurant.Let’s go to the restaurant.Let’s go to the restaurant.Let’s go to the restaurant.”””””

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the restaurant - to Let’s go

Sheek-dahng-eh gahp-see-dah..

hot beefcake soup withrice

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grilled seasoned beef withvegetables

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