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Volume 4, Issue 49 P UBLISHED UBLISHED UBLISHED UBLISHED UBLISHED F F F F F OR OR OR OR OR T T T T T HOSE HOSE HOSE HOSE HOSE S S S S S ERVING ERVING ERVING ERVING ERVING IN IN IN IN IN THE THE THE THE THE R R R R REPUBLIC EPUBLIC EPUBLIC EPUBLIC EPUBLIC OF OF OF OF OF K K K K KOREA OREA OREA OREA OREA Oct. 13, 2006 Page 26 AFN-K ‘goes live’ to practice wartime mission Page 3 Memorial honors Area IV’s Grant The Morning Calm Weekly is nline Visit http:// ima.korea.army.mil CAMP BONIFAS – Lt. Col. Michael Anastasia, United Nations Command Security Battalion-Joint Security Area commander, awarded Army Accommodation Medals to two Soldiers in his unit Oct. 4, in recognition of their actions to assist a Korean accident victim. Sgt. Salvatore Versaggi, the unit’s dispensary medical NCOIC, and Capt. John Tubon, unit physician assistant, were conducting a route recon Sept. 2 when they came across an accident scene. “Capt. Tubon and Sgt. Versaggi are medical professionals trained and ready to perform their wartime mission. On this day they provided lifesaving medical support,” Anastasia said. Lt. Col. Michael Anastasia, United Nations Command Security Battalion-Joint Security Area commander, pins an Army Accommodation Medal on Sgt. Salvatore Versaggi, who received the award Oct. 4 for rendering medical aid to a Korean civilian injured in a road accident Sept. 3. PFC. MALCOM B. TORRES By Capt. Stacy Ouellette 8th U.S. Army Public Affairs “Their actions reflect the kind of selfless service of all the Soldiers assigned to the UNCSB-JSA, committed to being good neighbors with our Korean host.” As trained medical personnel, they immediately stopped to render aid to a 17-year-old Korean national. Versaggi attributed his abilities to aid in this situation to his military school training and to his leader when he was a junior enlisted Soldier. “The training I have received that helped me in the situation was a combination of various military schools I have attended. Mainly the constant drilling of scenario and situation role play by my team leader and squad leader when I was a junior enlisted Soldier,” Versaggi said. Versaggi and Tubon plan to meet the young man and his family once his medical condition improves. The victim’s father contacted the unit requesting to meet them. JSA Soldiers honored for lifesaving actions Army medical team aids Army medical team aids Army medical team aids Army medical team aids Army medical team aids Korean accident victim Korean accident victim Korean accident victim Korean accident victim Korean accident victim YONGSAN GARRISON — North Korea reportedly conducted an underground nuclear explosion earlier this week, but U.S. officials have yet to confirm the nature of the event. “They have sold many missiles and aspects of missiles to a number of countries,” Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman told reporters Tuesday. “The U.S. government and the president have put forward what we call the Proliferation Security Initiative that enjoys the support of many nations around the world.” The initiative is designed to choke off markets and supplies for proliferators. It’s not a treaty-based approach, according to State Department officials, but rather is a partnership in which countries cooperate to deter, disrupt and prevent proliferation. While Whitman discussed what the U.S. goverment might do in response to North K North K North K North K North Korea’s nuclear claims orea’s nuclear claims orea’s nuclear claims orea’s nuclear claims orea’s nuclear claims draw reactions from D.C., USFK draw reactions from D.C., USFK draw reactions from D.C., USFK draw reactions from D.C., USFK draw reactions from D.C., USFK Korea Region Public Affairs Special to The Morning Calm Weekly this latest provocation by North Korea, U.S. Forces Korea Commander Gen. B. B. Bell said the “seismic event” would have no impact on U.S. military forces stationed on the peninsula. In a “Bell Sends” dispatch to the military community, Bell said despite the North’s nuclear claims, USFK forces are “executing daily operations and maintaining our readiness at appropriate levels. At this time, there is no reason to change this approach. “The ‘seismic event’ observed last Monday may or may not have been a nuclear test,” Bell continued. “Scientists and analysts are studying the available data in an attempt to arrive at a definitive conclusion.” Though Bell did acknowledge the seriousness of North Korea’s actions, he said he saw no reason for alarm based solely on these reports. “While this test is a significant development, there is no cause for alarm within the command. U.S. Forces Korea See Nuclear, Nuclear, Nuclear, Nuclear, Nuclear, Page 3 The bottom line is that this seismic event in and of itself will not cause us to change the way we do business.Gen. B.B. Bell Gen. B.B. Bell Gen. B.B. Bell Gen. B.B. Bell Gen. B.B. Bell USFK commander USFK commander USFK commander USFK commander USFK commander High Heel Hike High Heel Hike High Heel Hike High Heel Hike High Heel Hike Daegu enclave community members chant slogans as they participate in the “Walk a Mile In Her Shoes” march Tuesday at Camp Henry. Several male marchers wore high heels to symbolize the pain suffered by victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. The event is one of many scheduled through Area IV in conjunction with Domestic Violence Prevention Month. GALEN PUTNAM

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Volume 4, Issue 49 PPPPPUBLISHEDUBLISHEDUBLISHEDUBLISHEDUBLISHED F F F F FOROROROROR T T T T THOSEHOSEHOSEHOSEHOSE S S S S SERVINGERVINGERVINGERVINGERVING INININININ THETHETHETHETHE R R R R REPUBLICEPUBLICEPUBLICEPUBLICEPUBLIC OFOFOFOFOF K K K K KOREAOREAOREAOREAOREA Oct. 13, 2006

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CAMP BONIFAS – Lt. Col. Michael Anastasia,United Nations Command Security Battalion-JointSecurity Area commander, awarded ArmyAccommodation Medals to two Soldiers in his unitOct. 4, in recognition of their actions to assist aKorean accident victim.

Sgt. Salvatore Versaggi, the unit’s dispensarymedical NCOIC, and Capt. John Tubon, unitphysician assistant, were conducting a route reconSept. 2 when they came across an accident scene.

“Capt. Tubon and Sgt. Versaggi are medicalprofessionals trained and ready to perform theirwartime mission. On this day they providedlifesaving medical support,” Anastasia said.

Lt. Col. Michael Anastasia, United Nations Command SecurityBattalion-Joint Security Area commander, pins an ArmyAccommodation Medal on Sgt. Salvatore Versaggi, who receivedthe award Oct. 4 for rendering medical aid to a Korean civilianinjured in a road accident Sept. 3.

PFC. MALCOM B. TORRES

By Capt. Stacy Ouellette8th U.S. Army Public Affairs

“Their actions reflect the kind of selfless serviceof all the Soldiers assigned to the UNCSB-JSA,committed to being good neighbors with ourKorean host.”

As trained medical personnel, they immediatelystopped to render aid to a 17-year-old Koreannational. Versaggi attributed his abilities to aid in thissituation to his military school training and to hisleader when he was a junior enlisted Soldier.

“The training I have received that helped me inthe situation was a combination of various militaryschools I have attended. Mainly the constant drillingof scenario and situation role play by my team leaderand squad leader when I was a junior enlistedSoldier,” Versaggi said.

Versaggi and Tubon plan to meet the young manand his family once his medical condition improves.The victim’s father contacted the unit requesting tomeet them.

JSA Soldiers honored for lifesaving actionsArmy medical team aidsArmy medical team aidsArmy medical team aidsArmy medical team aidsArmy medical team aidsKorean accident victimKorean accident victimKorean accident victimKorean accident victimKorean accident victim

YONGSAN GARRISON — NorthKorea reportedly conducted anunderground nuclear explosion earlierthis week, but U.S. officials have yet toconfirm the nature of the event.

“They have sold many missiles andaspects of missiles to a number ofcountries,” Pentagon spokesman BryanWhitman told reporters Tuesday. “TheU.S. government and the president haveput forward what we call theP r o l i f e r a t i o nSecurity Initiativethat enjoys thesupport of manynations around theworld.”

The initiative isdesigned to chokeoff markets andsupplies forproliferators. It’s not a treaty-basedapproach, according to StateDepartment officials, but rather is apartnership in which countries cooperateto deter, disrupt and preventproliferation.

While Whitman discussed what theU.S. goverment might do in response to

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this latest provocation by North Korea,U.S. Forces Korea Commander Gen. B.B. Bell said the “seismic event” wouldhave no impact on U.S. military forcesstationed on the peninsula.

In a “Bell Sends” dispatch to themilitary community, Bell said despite theNorth’s nuclear claims, USFK forces are“executing daily operations andmaintaining our readiness at appropriatelevels. At this time, there is no reason tochange this approach.

“The ‘seismic event’ observed lastMonday may or may not have been a

nuclear test,” Bellcontinued. “Scientistsand analysts are studyingthe available data in anattempt to arrive at adefinitive conclusion.”

Though Bell didacknowledge theseriousness of North

Korea’s actions, he said he saw noreason for alarm based solely on thesereports.

“While this test is a significantdevelopment, there is no cause for alarmwithin the command. U.S. Forces Korea

See Nuclear,Nuclear,Nuclear,Nuclear,Nuclear, Page 3

“The bottom line is thatthis seismic event in and ofitself will not cause us tochange the way we dobusiness.”

Gen. B.B. Bel lGen. B.B. Bel lGen. B.B. Bel lGen. B.B. Bel lGen. B.B. Bel lUSFK commanderUSFK commanderUSFK commanderUSFK commanderUSFK commander

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Daegu enclave community members chant slogans as they participate in the “Walk a Mile In HerShoes” march Tuesday at Camp Henry. Several male marchers wore high heels to symbolize thepain suffered by victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. The event is one of manyscheduled through Area IV in conjunction with Domestic Violence Prevention Month.

GALEN PUTNAM

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Area IIArea IIArea IIArea IIArea IICommander Col. Ron StephensPublic Affairs Officer Steve DavisCI Officer David McNallyStaff Writer Cpl. Lee Yang-won

Area IIIArea IIIArea IIIArea IIIArea IIICommander Col. Michael J. Taliento Jr.Public Affairs Officer Susan BarkleyCI Officer F. Neil Neeley

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MP BlotterThe following entries were excerpted

from the military police blotters. Theseentries may be incomplete and do notimply the guilt or innocence of anyperson.

Winter safety is everyone’s responsibilityWinter has moved to

the close battle. It’scoming soon and wintersin Korea can be veryharsh. We must beginserious work now to

ensure we’re ready to meett h e winter weather challenges.

Our ability to detect, assess and mitigateenvironmental change and its effect on our air,ground and off-duty operations will be vital.Fewer hours of daylight, low temperatures,periods of freezing precipitation, winter roadhazards and traffic congestion are all on ourdoorstep. Our ability to detect, assess andmitigate environmental change and its effect onour air, ground and off-duty operations will bevital.

Our USFK Winter Safety Campaign beganOct. 1 and will run through April 30. MyWinter Safety Campaign Memorandumprovides more information about the campaignand tasks commanders to develop wintersafety programs for their units.

The first quarter of every fiscal year hashistorically been our worst period for accidentsand reportable safety-related matters. We haveto change this. The success of this year’sWinter Safety Campaign depends on us. Wemust prepare our personnel for winter hazardsand strictly enforce safety standards.

I expect leaders at every level down to first- See WinterWinterWinterWinterWinter, Page 4

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line noncommissionedofficers and first-linesupervisors to be personallyinvolved in, and be heldaccountable for, ensuringthat their unit winter safetyprogram is fully developedand implemented. Our“Under the Oak TreeCounseling” approach aslaid out in my commandpolicy letter #2 is the bestway to impact onservicemember behavior.Every member of theorganization must be awareof and adhere to theprogram.

The Winter SafetyCampaign focuses on the following areas:Leader Accountability

Command involvement is a key factor inpreventing cold weather-related accidentsduring this winter season. Commanders’commitment and engaged leadership set thetone for success.Weather Hazards

Winter weather in Korea can vary greatlyand change quickly. It is imperative thatcommanders conduct mission analysis and riskassessments using the most accurate weatherdata available. Weather information is available

through supporting weatherelements, the USFK Web site atwww.usfk.mil/usfk/weather/and USFK PAM 385-3.Safety Training andEducation

Winter safety training mustbe completed by Oct. 30 andall new arrivals after that datemust receive training onaccident prevention measuresfor winter activities.Government Motor Vehicle/Private Motor Vehicle Safety

Rapidly changing roadconditions make travelextremely hazardous duringwinter months in the Republicof Korea, and it is imperative

that travelers are able to obtain up-to-dateinformation on these changing situations. Currentroad conditions, travel advisories, cancellation ofsocial and business functions, and schoolclosings/delays are announced on AmericanForces Network (radio and television) and areavailable on the USFK Web site at http://www.usfk.mil/usfk/pmo/roadconditions/index.asp. Road condition information may alsobe obtained by calling 738-ROAD.Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Gen. B.B. BellUnited Nations Command/CombinedForces Command/U.S. Forces Korea

commander

Area 1 Conspiracy, Wrongful Possession

of AAFES Merchandise, WrongfulTransfer of AAFES Merchandise,Wrongful Possession of Class VI Items,Wrongful Transfer of Class VI Items –Sept. 25, Criminal Investigation Divisionand the Korean Customs Serviceconducted surveillance on a deck truck,which was driven by Subject 1. Thevehicle was subsequently searched andvarious liquor and food products wereseized; a second search revealed a van,located at the Camp Stanley Army andAir Force Exchange Service facility,contained 30 cases of cheese that were

also seized by KCS. Furtherinvestigation revealed Subject 1 rang upapproximately $12,000 in fraudulentsales, which reflected sales on anAAFES cash register to give theappearance that items were sold withinthe store when they were actually beingdiverted to off-post locations. KCSidentified the import goods store ownedby Subject 2 as a Korean drop housewhere diverted AAFES goods weretaken and sold on the Korean economy.Further investigation revealed Subject2 instructed Subject 1 to load the NAFvehicle with AAFES merchandise andcoordinated with Subject 3 to have themerchandise delivered to the drophouse. The total estimated cost of theseized diverted goods was $7,805.Investigation continues by CID andKCS, with KCS as the lead investigative

agency.Area 2

Assault, Robbery – Sept. 23, Victim1 was attacked and subsequently robbedby several Korean males while he/shewas walking along a road in Icheon-Dong, Seoul. Victim 1 was knocked tothe ground and blacked out, and whenhe/she regained consciousness he/shediscovered $200 was removed from his/her wallet. Victim 1 sustained injuries tohis/her face and forehead and receivedtreatment at the 121st General Hospitalwhere he/she received sutures, near his/her left eye, and was released. Sept. 25,Victim 1 reported this incident to the KNPwho assumed investigative jurisdiction.Investigation continues by CID andKNP with KNP as the lead agency.

Shoplifting, Unauthorized Use ofDependent ID Card, Failure to Maintain

Control of Guest — Subjects 1 and 2 exitedthe Yongsan Main PX with a total of $2371worth of AAFES merchandise withoutrendering proper payment. Furtherinvestigation revealed that Subject 2 usedSubject 3’s dependent ID card to accessthe PX. Subjects 1, 2 and 3 weretransported to the Yongsan ProvostMarshal’s Office, where Subjects 1 and 3were advised of their legal rights, whichthey waived, rendering written swornstatements admitting to the offenses.Subject 2 rendered a written statementadmitting to the offenses. Subjects 1 and2 were further processed and released toKNP. Subject 3 was further processed andreleased to his/her sponsor. Subject 1requested to be released back into MPcustody on a CJ form 3 and was releasedinto MP custody on a CJ form 2. This is afinal report.

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VFW Essay ContestThe 2006 Veterans of Foreign Wars ofthe United States-sponsored essaycontests for middle school and highschool students is now underway, withcontest information available online.The middle school contest, Patriot’sPen, is for students in grades 6-8.Contestants write a 300-400 word essaybased on an annual patriotic theme.The first place winner receives a$10,000 savings bond and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington D.C.The top national winners each receivea savings bond anywhere from $1,000to $10,000.The high school contest, Voice ofDemocracy, is for students 9-12 . Thecontest allows students theopportunity to voice their opinion in athree- to five-minute audio essay basedon an annual theme. The first placewinner, who competes with all the firstplace VFW Department winners,receives a $30,000 scholarship that ispaid directly to the recipient’sAmerican university, college orvocational/technical school.Deadlines for both contests isNovember 6, 2006. Information forcontests is available at http://w w w . v f w . o r g /index.cfm?fa=cmty.levelc&cid=1836&tok=1.

National GeographicSpelling Bee

The National Geographic Bee is anannual nationwide contest that isdesigned to encourage the teachingand study of geography. Students ingrades 4-8 may participate in thecompetition.The registration deadline for schoolsis Sunday. Registration instructionsand information about the NationalGeographic Bee can be found at: http:// n a t i o n a l g e o g r a p h i c . c o m /geographybee/. The site also includesa Study Corner with sample questionsand a GeoBee Quiz game.

Old Skool DanceAn “Old Skool Dance” will be held 9:06p.m. Oct. 21 at the Dragon Hill LodgeNaija Ballrom. The dance, sponsoredon its 100th anniversary by the AlphaPhi Alpha Fraternity Mu Phi LambdaChapter, raises scholarship funds fordeserving high school students.Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at thedoor. For tickets or information, call010-5846-1074.

Estate Claim NoticeWilliam M. Guy, a civilian employeeserving in Korea, died Sept. 28 inHawaii. Anyone having a claim againstthe estate of Guy may contact BruceTaylor at 736-7038, or by e-mail [email protected].

Daegu Air Base EntryProcedure Changes

Base access procedures at Daegu AirBase (K-2) have changed. All baseaccess will now be controlled byRepublic of Korea Air Force.For information, call Tech Sgt. TonyKrolczyk at 766-4352.

AFN-K broadcasts live once again

By Susan SilpasornaprasitKorea Region Public Affairs

Above: Sgt. Dustin Jorrick, Eighth U.S. Army, makes his way down a road during the UrbanWar-fighter Orienteering Course Oct. 3 during the Department of the Army 2006 Soldier of theYear/Noncommissioned Officer of the Year "Best Warrior."At Left: Sgt. Corey E. Luffler, Eighth Army-Korea, and Staff Sgt. Travis Stoufer, U.S. Army PacificCommand, press on during the two-mile run of the Army Physical Fitness Test as part of theDepartment of the Army Best Warrior Competition Oct. 4.JORGE GOMEZ

T. ANTHONY BELL

TTTTTo Be the Besto Be the Besto Be the Besto Be the Besto Be the Best

YONGSAN GARRISON —Thetelevision studio was a whirlwind ofbright lights and frenetic productionspecialists. Then, everything suddenlycame into focus, as the broadcastteam at American Forces Network-Korea rolled into their live newscast.

Sept. 27, viewers watched as AFN-Korea broadcast live from Yongsan.Those who didn’t notice the newswas being broadcast in real-time, cancredit the seamless professionalism ofthe broadcasting team.

This was AFN-Korea’s second livebroadcast in two months. There havenot been regular live broadcasts fromAFN-K in three years.

Michael Frank, AFN-K networkproduction chief, said he wasespecially impressed with theperformance in light of the day’strying circumstances. “I was verypleased with the performance,” hesaid. “It had been a very busy day. Wehad people doing different positions, a

News crew practicesNews crew practicesNews crew practicesNews crew practicesNews crew practiceswartime missionwartime missionwartime missionwartime missionwartime mission

whole new crew and a tightschedule—and they pulled it off.”

Such is a day in the life of “TheFrontline Network” broadcaster.

“Our day-to-day mission is to keepmilitary members, families and[Department of Defense] civilians

informed,” Staff Sgt. Alan Davis,AFN-K news section chief said. Inwartime, families and civilianemployees would be evacuated, so themission becomes strictly delivering

See AFN-K,AFN-K,AFN-K,AFN-K,AFN-K, Page 4

SUSAN SILPASORNAPRASIT

Pfc. Kim Eui-Yong, studio floor director, cues Staff Sgt. Alan Davis, news anchor, as AmericanForces Network-Korea broadcasts live Sept. 27.

NuclearNuclearNuclearNuclearNuclear from Page 1

continuously evaluates our area of operations for threats tothe safety and security of our force, our servicemembers andour families,” the general said. “Our alliance, Combined ForcesCommand and the U.S. Forces Korea are prepared to protectour forces and the Republic of Korea should that ever benecessary.

“This test does not alter our ability to effectively deter. Beassured that the alliance has the forces necessary to deteraggression and, should deterrence fail, decisively defeat anyNorth Korea attack against the Republic of Korea.

“The bottom line is that this seismic event in and of itself willnot cause us to change the way we do business. Our alliance isstrong and our commitment to peace, stability and security onthe Korean Peninsula is resolute,” Bell said.

As for the potential threat a nuclear North Korea couldpose to the United States, Whitman said the United States

has a limited ballistic missile defense capability. “This hasbeen a priority of this department,” he said. The system couldprotect the American people from a rogue threat like the oneposed by North Korea, he added.

The United Nations Security Council is meeting to debatesanctions against the rogue regime.

“The sanctions that we’re proposing in the SecurityCouncil are specifically designed to target North Korea’sprograms of weapons of mass destruction — nuclear,chemical, biological, its ballistic missile program and its otherillicit activities, (such as) selling drugs through diplomaticchannels, gambling, counterfeiting American money,” U.S.Ambassador to the U.N. John Bolton said on the CBS “EarlyShow” Tuesday.

For the full “Bell Sends” message, go to the U.S. ForcesKorea Web site at www.usfk.army.mil.

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command information to the troops, heexplained.

“We train the way an infantry unittrains in the field,” Davis said. “Weproved we’re ready to go live if thecommander needs us to.”

The evening broadcast provided atraining ground for the networkproduction center team.

Sgt. 1st Class Heatherann Bozeman,network production center NCOIC,likened the experience to a live-fireexercise. “There’s a bit more adrenalinepumping — the pressure is on,” shesaid.

The live broadcasts are not the onlyopportunity AFN members have to putthemselves to the test. Bozeman said thebroadcasters hone their wartime skillsdaily while accomplishing their duties.“We perform our wartime mission everyday — it’s what we do,” she said. TheAFN-Korea broadcast team films a daily15-minute news segment, which alsoairs on The Pentagon Channel to keepAmericans at home informed about lifein South Korea.

Whether filming live newscasts orlive-to-tape segments, every member ofthe broadcasting team is required to beproficient in all areas of production.

“The network practices our wartimemission to make sure everyone involvedin the newscast is trained up, so if wehave to go real-world live, we’re allprepared,” Frank said.

He said they plan to add morechallenges and to intensify training infuture live broadcasts. For example, thebroadcast team may have to prepare fora live, same-day newscast with littlenotice; or members may have to swap

positions in the studio close to airtime.“Our best inform the entire

peninsula,” Bozeman said. “Our folkswant to bring their audience the best.”

Though the television broadcasts areproduced at AFN-Korea Headquartershere at Yongsan, Frank stressed that it isa much larger effort. The support ofaffiliates across the peninsula is a majorfactor in AFN-K’s success, he said.

“We’re telling the USFK story,”Davis added. Koreans and U.S. militarymembers work together on a daily basisand AFN is sharing their experienceswith the Korean community and theworld, he said. “Whatever way — be itradio, television or Internet — we’rehere for them.”

SUSAN SILPASORNAPRASIT

from Page 2WinterWinterWinterWinterWinterOne of the tragedies of winter

weather is the risks associated withcarbon monoxide poisoning. This silentkiller is served up whenservicemembers leave their stationaryvehicle running to keep warm. This is arecipe for death.

Supervisors cannot letservicemembers run stationary vehiclessimply to keep warm. This killer willseep into openings in the vehiclecompartment and silently kill theoccupant. Do not allowservicemembers to run a vehicle tokeep war.

The same killer will invade fieldsleeping tents unless approved heatingdevices are used, maintained properlyand fire/carbon monoxide guards are onduty. Supervisors must ensure all tentsare properly heated, vented andsupervised.Winter Recreation Activities

Personnel should be encouraged totake advantage of the excellent activitiesand events offered by Morale, Welfareand Recreation. Regardless of whatactivity is chosen (skiing, sledding,camping, snowboarding, etc.) remindpersonnel to prepare themselves foroutdoor activities during the winterseason. It is essential to mitigate the

risks associated with cold weather andto take appropriate precautions.Home Safety

Servicemembers’ safety begins in thehomes. Family members are also at riskfor injuries. We need to reinforce safebehavior of family members.Supervisors should talk to theirservicemembers about rehearsing homeemergency plans and performingfunction tests on smoke and carbonmonoxide detectors.

We must do everything we can toprevent injury and loss of life during theupcoming winter season. Earlypreparation and first-line supervisorcommitment are critical to ensuring thatevery person is ready for what’s ahead.As leaders we are responsible forensuring the safety or our precious menand women as we train and prepare toexecute our “fight tonight” mission.

We Go Together!

General, U.S. ArmyCommander

Staff Sgt. Horacia Lozano, studio productionNCOIC, directs the news broadcast bymonitoring audio and graphics equipmentduring a live broadcast Sept. 27.

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By Jim CunninghamArea I Public Affairs

Col. Forrest Newton, garrison commander of Area I, givesencouragement to foreign spouses during a meeting at theCamp Casey USO Oct. 4.

CAMP CASEY—Col. Forrest Newton, Area Igarrison commander, gave some encouragingwords to foreign spouses during a meeting heldOct. 4 at the Camp Casey USO.

“I still know that there are young women outthere, with children, whose husbands have left,and they feel like they have been abandoned,”Newton said. “I know that they are out there, andI know that some of you know who they are. I amtelling you that if they are a dependent of a U.S.Soldier, I want you to tell them to come in, noquestions asked, and we will take care of them.”

Newton explained he would find out where theirhusbands are and thatthe Army would takecare of them and theirfamilies.

“If a woman comesin and says she ismarried to a U.S.Soldier, I am going tofind out what’s goingon so we can figureout where herhusband is,” Newtonsaid. “The thought ofa child and a wifesitting out here inKorea feeling abandoned and alone is reprehensibleand we are not going to allow it to happen.”

These words came at a time when manyspouses are confused about their status andseeking answers to many problems. Not least ofwhich is confusion about Korean immigrationamnesty and fines for overstaying visas. Althoughthe only official word from Seoul is amnesty forKorean/Chinese and Korean/Russian immigrants,many worried about nonexistent deadlines onamnesty.

“We have nothing in writing from Koreanimmigration, but they tell us by word of mouththat there is a deadline of Dec. 31 for amnesty onfines for those who leave the country on their ownaccord,” said Toney Price, Army CommunityService relocation readiness program manager forArea I.

Nevertheless, Newton was brimming with goodnews for spouses and their families, everythingfrom medical treatment to commissary access.

“I am serious,” Newton said. “It is not right toleave people out there afraid that we are going todo something. The only thing that we are going todo is figure out where the spouse’s husband is andtry to solve the situation. Give Sally Hall, managerof the USO in Area I, your telephone number andtell her the problem. All you have to do is call her.She will take care of it.”

Maj. Andrew Powell, of the 168th MedicalBattalion, had good news for spouses from themedical side.

“In November we will start seeing children,”Powell said. “We will have obstetrics andgynecology too, but you must make sure you havean appointment.”

News from Newton that the commissary is hereto serve the Soldiers and their families -- and notfor families to serve the commissary -- providedrelief to those having trouble getting the productsthey need.

“How it works in the commissary is you allhave a vote, you are the customers,” Newton said.“The commissary manager is allowed to carry7,000 items. If all of you get together and say, ‘wewould like to have these five or six products addedto the commissary.’ Then he can look at it and Lt.Col. Hodges can take it to the commissary and say‘these are the seven items that my communitywants, so you need to add these and findsomething else that doesn’t sell very well and

remove them.’”The importance and size of

the USO foreign spousesmeetings have grown greatly inonly a few months.

“When the USO started thisprogram in April of this year, itaimed to bring new foreignspouses together once a monthto learn about available andupdated military and civilianresources in the community thatwould help them cope with theAmerican and Army ways of life,and to interact and network with

other new spouses in the area,” Hall said. “Themeetings have truly clearly ignited motivation fromspouses now actively participating in communityactivities, without any reluctance.”

Classes planned and organized during meetingshave now produced 24 spouses graduating fromComputer Level I and II basic courses; 18 spousesenrolled in a weekly GED review class, and morespouses are now Army Family Team Builders (thenew Army wife survival skills)-certified, and theyhave also organized and enjoyed trips to Osan,Everland and Lotte World.

During the monthly meetings, foreign spousesalso receive updates on U.S. immigration andStatus of Forces Agreement visa requirements,Korean immigration amnesty schedule andpenalties, troop medical clinic, medical and dentalservices.

“To this date, we have a number of spouseswho have availed themselves of the currentamnesty period and returned to their countries oforigin,” Hall said. “A few of them stayed and paidthe imposed fees to be able to apply for a SOFAvisa and stay longer in Korea.”

A few families left behind waiting for their U.S.visas are also enjoying the interim supportprovided by the garrison, said Hall.

“Most of all, with the turnout today, about 75spouses voiced their issues and opinions in adiscussion with Col. Newton and Lt. Col.Hodges on commissary and post exchangeissues,” Hall said. “I think of this as aprogressive step to better communityinvolvement of foreign spouses.”

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Sally Maneulita Hall, manager of USO at Camp Casey, translatesin Tagalog for the guest speakers to make sure all foreignspouses understand what is being said at the Oct. 4 meeting.

Maj. Andrew Powell of the 168th Medical Battalion,explains the services offered to spouses and theirfamilies during a meeting at the Camp Casey USO.

“If a woman comes in and says she ismarried to a U.S. Soldier, I am going tofind out what’s going on so we canfigure out where her husband is, thethought of a child and a wife sitting outhere in Korea feeling abandoned andalone is reprehensible and we are notgoing to allow it to happen.”

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Hispanic Heritage MonthCookout

The Equal Employment OpportunityOffice invites all to a Hispanic HeritageMonth cookout in front of the CampRed Cloud Commissary beginning atnoon Saturday. For information, call732-6273.

Camp Stanley Fun RunBetter Opportunities for Single andunaccompanied Soldiers will hold a funrun at Camp Stanley beginning at 6 a.m.Oct. 20. For information, call AmberAdamets, BOSS President 732-5293 or010-2660-66613.

BOSS Ball PlannedBOSS will hold its Black and White Ball8 p.m. Nov. 18 at Camp StanleyReggie’s. For more information, call:732-5293 or 101-2660-66613.

American Red Cross JobOpportunity

The American Red Cross needs a part-time after-hours case worker. Personsselected must be a U.S. citizen and willwork out of the Camp Casey Red CrossOffice. For job description and furtherrequirements, contact the Red Crossoffice at 730-3184 or 031-869-3184.

Wash Rack CanteenClosed

Camp Casey’s Red Cross Wash RackCanteen will be closed for 30 daysbeginning Sunday. It will open Nov. 16.

FY07 AFAP ConferenceThe 2nd Infantry Division and Area IFY07 Army Family Action PlanConference will be held Nov. 28 and 29at Camp Casey. For information, call732-7314/7779.

ACS Volunteer LuncheonArmy Community Services will hold itsVolunteer Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Oct.25, in the Warrior’s Club. Forinformation, call 730-3062

Flyaway VolunteersSought

United States Forces Korea willconduct Courageous Channel 06-2 Oct.26-29, to exercise procedures focusingon registration and evacuation ofDepartment of Defense-affiliatednoncombatants from Korea to a safehaven.As part of the exercise, volunteers willbe relocated out of the country at theexpense of the government. Tovolunteer, contract your Area INoncombatant Evacuation OperationsCoordinator, Staff Sgt. Jon Higgins, at732-9519 as soon as possible. It ismandatory for all DOD-affiliatednoncombatants to participate.For information, call 732-6524.

Charlie Daniels BandThe Charlie Daniels Band will appearat the Camp Casey Carey FitnessCenter 7 p.m. Thursday. The band willappear at CRC Oct. 22 after the blockparty at 5 p.m.

JIM CUNNINGHAM

Anthony Hamilton delivers the lyrics to several of his recent hit songs at the CRC Physical Fitness Center Sept. 26.

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CAMP RED CLOUD—Hues of autumn weather andmusic both rhythmic and lyrical filled the Camp RedCloud Gym Sept. 26, when Anthony Hamilton and hisoctet set upon the stage for a Morale, Welfare andRecreation-sponsored concert. A traps drummer and aconga player along with the lyrical flow of keyboardsand two guitarists provide rhythm while three femalevocalists punctuate the delivery of this group’s mainvoice, the baritone-tenor of Hamilton.

Hamilton seems to know where he is going in his career.“I want to be consistent to where people feel like ‘this

is Anthony Hamilton,’” Hamilton said. “Even though Ihave been in the business more than 12 years, a lot ofpeople don’t know me musically yet.”

After beginning the show with an upbeat “Comin’from where I’m From,” the group settled into the stylethat was his first benchmark as a rhythm and blues artist,Soullife.

“It is about being in a great relationship and knowingit’s the best thing for you, but people all around you aretrying to tear it down,” Hamilton said. “You’ve foundthe one that you know is your better half, your rib, so tospeak, with extra barbecue sauce on it.”

The band is a rhythm quintet with three female vocaliststo fill in the gaps of the chord progressions supplied bythe two guitarists and keyboard player. The resultingsound is fluid, lyrical and populated with the smack ofrhythmic punctuation one would expect from an artistlike Ray Charles.

“I have never really had a fear of writing songs,”Hamilton said. “That just comes to me naturally. That isjust who I am. After my first deal with MCA went down,

I kind of felt like, OK this is not working. Is theresomething wrong with my music, or is it just me.”

Whether the pulse of the music is fast or moderate,the band has a tight feel to their performance that onewould expect from a well-seasoned jazz band.

“I have moments now when I ask myself if I amreaching the people I want to reach, am I touching thesubjects I need to touch,” Hamilton said.

The lyrics of the songs are not the kind that wouldmake a sailor blush, but rather clean with meaning andto the point and purpose of the song.

“I didn’t approach doing my new record with theintention of outdoing the last album,” Hamilton said. “Iwanted it to have the same amount of quality, puttingraw emotions and experiences to music. You know, re-living as much as possible what I have been through inthe past few years of being out there, being on the road,singing songs that keep the listeners interested.”

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The octet features three female singers that provide harmony andunderscore Hamilton’s fluid lyrics in classic rhythm and blues style.

CAMP RED CLOUD — Effectivewith classes starting Nov. 1,Headquarters Army CommunityEducation System will approveexceptions based on guidance by ACESpersonnel only.

“The help desk is fully capable ofassisting Soldiers in the portalprocesses,” said Dana White, deputyeducation advisor, Human Resources,ACES, Installation Management Agency,Korea Region Office. “The responsibilitylies with the Soldier to seek the necessaryinformation and request tuitionassistance in a timely manner.”

For any course with a start date ofNov. 1 or later, requests for after-the-

fact tuition assistance will require clearevidence of misinformation provided bythe help desk or ACES personnel.

“We will also consider cases wherea letter of instruction schoolrepresentative has misinformed aSoldier, although it is our position thatcollege personnel are not the primarypoints of contact for Soldiers seekinginformation about GoArmyEdprocedures,” White said.

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Prevent Cooking fires:Watch what you heatBy Jim CunninghamArea I Public Affairs

CAMP RED CLOUD—When theNational Fire Protection Agencyselected the month of October forfire prevention week they had a verygood reason in mind.

Fire Prevention Week marks theanniversary of the Great ChicagoFire of Oct. 8-9, 1871. The historicblaze raged for several days andkilled more than 250 people,left100,000 more homeless, anddestroyed more than 17,000buildings.

“Each October the NFPAsponsors a fire preventioncampaign. The theme for FirePrevention Week 2006 focuses onthe leading cause of home fires andinjuries — cooking,” said JohnCook, fire chief of Area I.

“The leading cause of home firesis cooking fires, which leads to themost fires and injuries,” said Cook.“Cooking equipment is involved inmore than 100,000 reported homefires each year, and most of thoseinvolve the kitchen stovetop. Mostcooking fires occur because ofunattended cooking.”

Cook has some safety tips and afew fire-fighting stories to tell abouthome fires.

“Often when we’re called to a firethat started in the kitchen, theresidents tell us they only left thekitchen for a few minutes,” Cooksaid. “Sadly, that’s all it takes for adangerous fire to start. We hope thatFire Prevention Month will help usreach folks in the community beforethey have suffered a damaginglesson.”

The chief offers some sage advice: Stay in the kitchen when you are

frying, grilling, broiling or boilingfood.

“One fire was caused byunattended cooking,” Cook said.“The person just started cooking,didn’t stay nearby and the fire gotout of hand. Another fire wasstarted when the person cookingwas not paying attention. Theperson was in the kitchen and doingsomething different and when theylooked the fire had started.

If you must leave the room, evenfor a short period of time, turn offthe stove.

“The largest percentages ofcooking fires are stovetop fires,”Cook said. “You need to stay in thearea so you can watch your cookingand be prepared. The other thing ismost people who know they have aflare up, and you never hear about itbecause mostof the time allyou need to dois take a lid andplace it overthe flaming potor pan — thefire is out.”

If you are cooking on a range topalways have a lid available,especially if you are cooking in oil,and secondly, know where your fireextinguisher is, Cook explained.

Bottom line is if you must departwhile you are cooking, turn thestove off, Cook said.

When you are simmering, bakingor roasting food, check it regularly,stay in the home or apartment anduse a timer to remind you.

If you have young children, usethe stove’s back burners wheneverpossible. Keep children and pets atleast three feet away from the stove.

“Children get around stoves.They can reach up and pullsomething down on themselves,”Cook said.

When you cook, wear clothingwith tight-fitting sleeves.

The clothing one wears whilecooking can cause an accidental fireand serious burns, Cook explained.

“When you cook, wear clothingwith tight-fitting sleeves, so theywon’t get into the flame while youare cooking and cause a fire thatcan cause serious burns,” he said.

Keep potholders, oven mitts,wooden utensils, paper and plasticbags, towels, and anything else thatcan burn, away form your stovetop.

Clean up food and grease fromburners and stovetops.

“There are more fires in the homethan anywhere else,” Cook said.Barracks Cooking

Barracks living situations bringthe consequences of cooking firesto a serious level, according toCook.

“Anytime you have a fire in abarracks you have the potential tohave injuries and large losses,” Cooksaid. “More important are the

injuries. Youcould havesmokeinhalation if youare lying in aroom, and a lotof people getburned trying

to put out a fire by throwing wateron a grease fire, or trying to movecontainers burning with oil.”

Cooking is only permitted inbarracks and living quartersspecifically set up for cooking,Cook said. “You go to somebarracks and you will see akitchenette. It will have a cookingstove, a range hood and an exhaustventilation system. The largerbarracks also will have a sprinklersystem, and some of the smallerbarracks will have a chemical firesuppression system over the stove.”

These systems automatically putout the fire, set off the fire alarmand turn off the stove, explainedCook. Those types of places are OKfor cooking.

“Unauthorized cooking is wherethere are no cooking facilities set upand people decide to cook in theirrooms using hot plates and thingslike that,” Cook said. “I would sayat least 70 percent of the barrackshave authorized cooking facilities.”

None of the barracks are allowedto have cooking in their rooms. Theonly place you will find cooking inthe rooms are some of the officerquarters and some of the seniornoncommissioned officer quarters,Cook explained.

“The big thing we worry about iscooking in the barracks -- asidefrom the authorized places is theunauthorized cooking because thatpotentially has a lot of problems,”Cook said.

All hot plates in rooms areunauthorized.

“That is what we fight against,”Cook said. “When we find them, wework with the first sergeants andcommanders to try and eliminatethem as much as possible.”Microwave Safety

Furthermore, microwave ovenscan be just as dangerous as cookingstoves.

“A microwave oven is extremelysafe if one uses it properly,” Cooksaid. “There are a couple of thingsone needs to remember: first, whenyou connect a microwave, keep inmind it is a high amperage item.One should not connect amicrowave oven and refrigeratorson the same circuit. It will overloadand overheat the circuit.

“The other thing withmicrowaves is one needs to use theright kind of containers whencooking food in a microwave,”Cook said. “Don’t put aluminumitems in the microwave.”

Regardless of how you cook orwhat you are cooking, Cook saidthe message is the same.

“The whole theme this year is: ifyou pay attention to what you heat,the fire won’t happen.”

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“Often when we’re called to a firethat started in the kitchen, theresidents tell us they only left thekitchen for a few minutes.”

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USFK commander visits Area II communityUSFK commander visits Area II communityUSFK commander visits Area II communityUSFK commander visits Area II communityUSFK commander visits Area II communityBy David McNallyArea II Public Affairs

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YONGSAN GARRISON — AreaII officially kicked off the 2006 seasonof giving for the Combined FederalCampaign with a ribbon and cakecutting ceremony Oct. 2 at the MainExchange parking lot.

“We’ve got a lot of work to do,”said U.S. Forces Korea J-5 Maj. Gen.Duane Thiessen, a longtime CFCsupporter.

The U.S. Marine Corps general tolda group of about 40 servicemembersand civilians that he had a simplemessage for them.

“It’s the importance of each andevery one of you; the importance ofevery federal employee, everyservicemember to this campaign thisyear,” he said.

Last year, of the $285 million CFCbrought in, $16 million came fromdonators overseas. $1.5 million wasspecifically from donors stationed inKorea.

“"My challenge to you is fine, thoseare just numbers,” Thiessen said. “Ourgoal should be 100 percent contactwith a message.”

That message, he said, should bethat everyone has a vested interest in

some portion of the CFC.“What happens is, when everybody

puts a little bit in, you have this hugeleveraging capacity that adds up veryquickly,” he said.

Thiessen shared that his fatherpassed away from Parkinson’sDisease.

“When I see an associationaffiliated with Parkinson’s Disease, itgets my attention,” he said. “Everyone of you and every person that youwork with has something that they areinterested in.”

Thiessen said the CFC offers an

USFK officials joinceremony Oct. 2 YONGSAN GARRISON — A

parade, games, prize drawings, amagic show and live entertainmentwill entertain Area II communitymembers and guests at the annualFall Festival Celebration Saturdayon Yongsan South Post.

The parade will begin 10 a.m.at the commissary and proceedwest along X Corps Boulevard tothe Collier Field House area. Theparade will feature Area IICommander Col. Ron Stephens asgrand marshal, as well as the SeoulAmerican High School king andqueen and Area II volunteers of theyear.

A prize of $200 will be awardedin each of six categories, includingbest vehicle entry; best marchingentry; most humorous entry; bestmusical entry; best children’sentry and best military theme.

“We have a lot of entries already,but there’s room for more,” saidMario Farrulla, Area II recreationdirector.

The festival, which will includefood booths, vendors, contests,games and professionalentertainment, will be open 11 a.m.

YONGSAN GARRISON — Area II stood tall Sept.28 as officials welcomed a visit from the most seniormilitary officer in Korea.

United Nations Command, Combined ForcesCommand and United States Forces KoreaCommander Gen. B.B. Bell and his wife Katie touredArea II facilities and spoke with community members.

“Visits like this re-ground me,” Gen. Bell said. “Itgives me an opportunity to talk with people who reallylive day-to-day in the trenches of the community.”

Since he took command in January, Bell has nowvisited each Army community. He said the visits bringinsight into community successes, victories,challenges and defeats, and “what I can do to maketheir life better.”

These visits are important to him because they “cutout the layers of command that would normally bebetween me and the rubber meeting the road,” hesaid.

Area II Commander Col. Ron Stephens hosted thetour that started at the 1st Replacement Center. Afteran update on how community members in- and out-process, the group moved to the Seoul American HighSchool.

“Well, this is where we live, we live in Area II,”Katie said. “It’s just good to visit our owncommunity.”

During a tour of the Yongsan Community Services

Building, the commander asked some communitymembers he encountered about their concerns.

“I think that the closeness that I see in thiscommunity, no matter what facility we visit, it seemsthey all work together to provide the best services forthe citizens here in Area II,” Katie said.

For the commander, the opportunity to speakdirectly with community members is necessary.

“It gives me a chance to see up close the degree towhich I’m being successful in making sure that theenvironment here is wholesome, healthy and we’reproviding the services that we need to, to ourservicemembers, our spouses and our civilian force,”Gen. Bell said. “It’s vital to me to do these communityvisits, and do them frequently.”

The group ate lunch at Commiskey’s with FamilyReadiness Group representatives. Later, the generalmet with Area II Better Opportunities for Single andunaccompanied Soldiers representatives.

The BOSS representatives brought up many issuesabout bus schedules and taxi concerns. Bell told thegroup that he appreciated the input.

The Area II community is close-knit, he said.“Everybody’s pulling together to overcome the

challenges, everybody is proud to be here, they areproud of our Korean ally, and they are engaged withour Korean ally in a positive way. They haveshortcomings, and I haven’t heard one complaint

United States Forces Korea Commander, Gen. B.B. Bell, listensto Area II community members during an official visit Sept. 28.

PHOTOS BY DAVID MCNALLY

Area II CommanderCol. Ron Stephensanswers Gen. B.B.Bell during a tour ofthe Yongsan ArmyCommunity ServiceBuilding. Thegeneral and his wifeKatie spent theentire day visitingArea II facilities.See CommanderCommanderCommanderCommanderCommander, Page 12

By David McNallyArea II Public Affairs

opportunity for people with a vestedinterest to participate in a small wayand to make a big difference.

The CFC offers confidence,convenience and choice, said CFCKorea Coordinator Marvin Sanders.

The Department of Defensescreens CFC charities to ensure theymeet high standards and maintainoverhead costs less than 25 percent.Because of these screenings, donorscan be confident about where theirmoney is going, he said.

United States Forces Korea’s Marine Maj. Gen. Duane Thiessen encourages Area IIcommunity members to get involved in the 2006 Combined Forces Campaign Oct. 2 atthe Yongsan Main Exchange parking lot.

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DAVID MCNALLY

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DPW Organization DayArea II Directorate of Public Works,to include the Housing Office, will beclosed except for emergency work orrepairs for Oct. 20 for an OrganizationDay. For Emergency Service Orders,call 724-3360.

Seoul Computer ClubThe next Seoul Computer Clubmeeting will be 2-4 p.m. Saturday atthe Seoul USO, Camp Kim. Forinformation, visit http://www.seoulcc.org.

Red Ribbon WeekArea II Red Ribbon Week events willstart with a 10K fun run at Collier FieldOct. 21. Other events the followingweek will take place daily at SeoulAmerican High School and SeoulAmerican Middle School. The weekwill end with “Youth JAM” to be heldon the lawn 3-6 p.m.Oct. 28 behind theputt–putt golf area next toCommiskey’s. Activities will includeyouth bands and solo acts with avariety of musical styles, food booths,games, skateboarding, putt-putt golf,inflatable jumping houses, and variousYongsan agency information tables.For information, call 738-6816 or 738-6815.

Office RenovationThe Personal Property ProcessingOffice, Bldg. 4106, Rm. 120 (ACSPersonal Property Counseling Center),will be closed for renovations today.Staff will still be available to scheduleappointments, but counseling will beperformed on an emergency basis only(e.g. personnel needing to clear.) Theoffice will reopen 1 p.m. Monday. Forinformation, call 738-4817 or 4818.

Sexual Assault HotlineThe 24-hour Sexual Assault Hotlinephone number is DSN 158. From offpost or cell phone, call 0505-764-5700.Individuals may also call Area II SexualAssault Response Coordinator LeahHolland at 738-3034 or 010-8697-4869.

Aikido ClassesAikido provides a way to keep fit andlearn effective martial arts skills.Classes are ongoing 6:30-8 p.m.Tuesdays and Thursdays andSaturdays noon-1:30 p.m. at TrentGymnasium. The classes cost $40 permonth. For information, call at 010-8671-4213.

Area II Ethics TrainingThe next ethics training is 1-2 p.m.Nov. 9 at Balboni Theater. This is anannual training requirement for allArmy personnel. For information, call723-6631.

Area II Web siteFor more community notes, news andinformation, visit the Area II Web siteat http://area2.korea.army.mil.

Community members send holiday greetingsCommunity members send holiday greetingsCommunity members send holiday greetingsCommunity members send holiday greetingsCommunity members send holiday greetingsBy Cpl. Lee Yang-wonArea II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — Theholiday season is approaching and, inpreparation, 187 Area II communitymembers sent greetings to theirhometowns through the Army and AirForce Hometown News Service Sept.26 at the Dragon Hill Lodge.

The team videotaped service-members’ regards for broadcast in theUnited States.

“We send the videotapes to localTV stations in the states,” said StaffSgt. Michele Thomas, HeadquartersAir Force News. “The stations willrun the greetings between commercialbreaks, news, and sports games. Theywill air between Thanksgiving and theNew Year.”

Thomas said the event has a bigsignificance not only to theservicemembers but also to the familymembers back home.

“It’s a good program for the moraleand welfare of the servicememberswho can’t see their families during theholidays,” she said. “It definitelymeans a lot to parents who can seetheir sons and daughters on TV.”

She said the team has beencovering the Pacific region and

videotaped more than 1,150servicemembers in Korea. The teamdeparted for Okinawa and Guam thefollowing day.

“I’ve seen a lot of people do thesethings on TV and it encouraged me totake part in it,” said PersonnelServices Battalion Staff Sgt. Sara Lay.“It was a warm and nice experience.”

Lay said the program will helpservicemembers to maintain close

contacts with their families and friendsdespite the long separation.

“I wanted to let my entire familyand my friends know that I miss themin California,” said 52nd MedicalBattalion Cpl. Anaydeth Torres.“Everybody in my unit was excited tocome out and participate.”

By Pfc. Kim Sang-wookArea II Public Affairs

ACS opens U.S. citizenship study class

PFC. KIM SANG-WOOK

Albert and Myuna Lujan concentrate during a Sept. 27 study class tohelp them pass the U.S. citizenship test.

CPL. LEE YANG-WON

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Eric Metzger sends holiday greetings with his family at an Army and AirForce Hometown News Service video recording session Sept. 26 at Dragon Hill Lodge.

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YONGSAN GARRISON — To help foreigners acquireU.S. citizenship, Area II Army Community Service offeredstudy classes Sept. 25 and 27 at the ACS building.

During the two sessions, 10 students reviewed 100questions about U.S history and government to prepare fortheir citizenship interview.

To become a citizen of the United States, applicants mustpass a citizenship test. Many foreigners find the test difficultto pass.

“The class is to help them study for their test,” saidRelocation Program Manager Gina Mariano. “We opened theclass to help people who are getting ready to obtain theircitizenship.”

Usually, study classes are scheduled once per quarter, butan increasing demand for the U.S. citizenship prompted ACSto hold extra classes.

Yongsan Motorcycle Clubmembers leave South PostChapel on a "Last Ride" formember Bill Guy, who passedaway Sept. 28 in Hawaii. Clubmembers wore leathers andother biker regalia to amemorial ceremony, then rodeto Guy's office, where hisparked motorcycle wasdisplayed with his picture, vestand helmet. About 100 friendsand co-workers attended thememorial service for Guy, acivilian employee in Korea forthe past nine years.

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Grammy-nominated singer performs for Area II

YONGSAN GARRISON — Morethan 900 community members filledthe Collier Field House to see aGrammy Award nominated singer andsongwriter perform Sept. 27.

Anthony Hamilton has been on aKorean tour that included campsWalker, Casey, Humphreys and RedCloud to pay tribute to U.S.servicemembers.

“I learned a lot during my stay here,and I’m honored to perform for you,”Hamilton said. “When my manager toldme I would perform in front of theSoldiers, I was right at the airport.”

Morale, Welfare, and Recreationsponsored the performance. MWRofficials are trying to get more topname performers.

“The event provides Soldiers withthe latest American entertainers toexperience something back home,”said Area II MWR Director PaulRobinson. “It was a very successfuland enthusiastic concert.”

Robinson said Hamilton seemed toenjoy himself during the showinteracting with the crowd. He said hewas especially pleased to see Hamiltondance and sing with the audience.

“The concert was very inspiring,”said Spc. Emilanda Cange, U.S.Forces Korea Protocol Branch. “Heseemed to be a very noble man.”

Cange said she liked the fact that hecame all the way here just to performfor the Soldiers.

“It was a very entertaining show,”said Spc. Carl Smothers. “He made theshow very relevant with the Soldiers bysaying some jokes about cadences.”

Hamilton said he looks forward tomore shows for the overseasservicemembers in the future.

Grammy-nominated singer Anthony Hamilton performs for Area II community members Sept.27 at Collier Field House. More than 900 people turned out for the show.

Hamilton shakes hands with the crowd duringhis performance.

Civilians suit upBy Steve DavisArea II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON —Several squads of Area II SupportActivity emergency essential civilianshave been lured to the nearest militaryclothing store in search of the latestfall fashions.

Emergency essential civilians, alsoknown as “EECs,” are Departmentof the Army civilian employees whoremain in-country to support U.S.forces in the event of an emergencyor hostilities on the Korean peninsula.

EECs wear military uniformsmuch like Soldiers they support, witha couple of exceptions. They wear a“D.A.Civilian” tape over their leftpocket and their rank is the EECemblem: a triangle with “U.S.”stitched in black on the inside. Theywear a black ball cap with the EECemblem in front.

At the Area II Support Activitythis month, some are drawing aninitial issue of the new Army CombatUniform, or ACU. Others areupgrading to ACUs from the olderBattle Dress Uniform, and gettingnew boots.

“All EEC personnel are issueduniforms and protective gear,including Kevlar helmets anddecontamination equipment,” said

See Civilians,Civilians,Civilians,Civilians,Civilians, Page 12

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By Cpl. Lee Yang-wonArea II Public Affairs

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today that I thought wasn’t legitimateand needed work,” he said.

Everybody is focused on a goodcommunity environment, Gen. Bellsaid.

“Their issues are good issues and weought to do better in the areas that I’vebeen challenged in today,” he said.

Before the tour ended, Bell visited theYongsan Child Development Center andYouth Services.

“It was very positive,” said Child andYouth Service Coordinator Dr. RoxanneChancellor. “I explained our programsand conducted the tour.”

- 8:30 p.m. on Williams Avenue next toCollier Field House and on Soccer Field#12. The festival will feature “Kid’sLand,” complete with large inflatablegames, balloon clowns and a variety ofyouth-oriented activities.

For a complete schedule of eventsonline, visit the Area II Web site at http://area2.korea.army.mil.

An 18th Medical CommandCommunity Health Fair and the firstKorea-wide Retiree Appreciation Daywill be held in conjunction with the fallfestival.

Medical booths on Williams Avenuewill test vision, blood pressure,cholesterol and body fat composition.Information on health and overallwellbeing will also be available.

Retirees will get a special treat atRetiree Appreciation Day activities.

“I had people come in to ask aboutthe study class,” Mariano said. “Becauseof that, I decided to give a class.”

The one-hour class was a question-and-answer session. Mariano askedquestions like “Who is the first presidentof the United States?” and “What is ournational anthem?” Students answered toreview the common knowledge requiredto become a U.S citizen.

“It was good, interesting and welearned a lot today,” said German student

plans and operations specialist SeanLehane. “They are also trainedthroughout the year on many of thesame survival skills as Soldiers.”

Lehane, also the Area II SupportActivity EEC program coordinator

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Chancellor said the general and hiswife arrived during a dance class forfour and five year olds.

Later, some fourth- and fifth-gradersasked Gen. Bell for autographs.

“They were really excited to see thegeneral,” Chancellor said.

The general said he had manyimpressions during his visit.

“Great community, wonderful peopleacross all of our services. There are somechallenges, we should be able to do better,and I’m working on it,” he said.

from Page 9FFFFFestivalestivalestivalestivalestivalRetiree information booths will bestaffed at the Main Post Club from 11a.m. – 2 p.m. by a variety oforganizations, including the VeteransAdministration, the U.S. Embassy,American Red Cross, Army CommunityService, American Legion, Veterans ofForeign Wars and others. A freebarbecue lunch will be held 11:30 a.m.– 1:30 p.m. for registered retirees.

Registered retirees will also beprovided discounts and priority at theYongsan Fun Park, the bowling alley,MWR clubs, the commissary, PX andother facilities on Retiree AppreciationDay.

Free post shuttle bus service will beavailable every 15 minutes between noon– 5 p.m. to take retirees from the FallFestival/Health Fair area to the MainPost Club.

E-mail [email protected]

from Page 10CitizenshipCitizenshipCitizenshipCitizenshipCitizenshipAndreas Fiedler. “I'm prepared for theupcoming test.”

With confidence in the test, Fiedlerwill take the U.S. Citizenship Test atGuam, three weeks from now.

“I’m trying to help them get theircitizenship,” Mariano said. “The nextclass will be next month.”

For information, call 738-7186 or738-7505.

for the Di rec tora te o f P lans ,Training, Mobilization and Security,sa id surv ivab i l i ty i s jus t asimportant.

Area II civil ianemployee BarryRobinson tries on anew military uniformat the YongsanMilitary ClothingSales Store.STEVE DAVIS

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New course teaches anti-terrorism measuresNew course teaches anti-terrorism measuresNew course teaches anti-terrorism measuresNew course teaches anti-terrorism measuresNew course teaches anti-terrorism measuresBy Capt. Stacy Ouellette8th U.S. Army Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON – Eighth U.S. Army’sOperational Protection Directorate conducted a week-long Unit Antiterrorism Advisor Course beginning Sept.18, to train 23 NCOs and officers as unit Anti-terrorismOfficers.

“The Unit Antiterrorism Advisor Course instills theconcept that it isn’t a matter of if, but a matter ofwhen terrorists will attack us,” said Capt. Kyle Shank,8th Army deputy chief of antiterrorism. “Throughoutthe class, they learn historical information and insightinto terrorist operations around the world and whatactions we can take to help mitigate this risk. Theclass also explains the Army’s Antiterrorism Programrequirements per regulation.”

The course is designed to train participants on theirduties as the ATO for battalion- and higher echelon-level commands. Its basic elements are understandingthe threat, the critical unit assets, unit vulnerabilitiesand funding.

These four aspects are taught to ensure the anti-terrorism program is successful, said Carl Sizemore,8th Army Anti-Terrorism division chief.

“Many students haven’t experienced the fundingportion, which is sometimes hard to grasp,” Sizemoresaid. “We review the forms and approval process.Although it’s a tough part of the class to sit through,they must know it.”

Staff Sgt. David Dingman, Headquarters andHeadquarters Company, Area IV Support Activity UnitATO, was required to attend the course due to hisposition. He was expecting to gain more knowledgein order to better accomplish his mission.

“I expected to expand my knowledge of the ATprogram, procedures and standards in order to be aneffective advisor to the Area IV commander,” saidDingman. “Overall, [understanding] the importanceand responsibility that goes with this job. [I was]surprised what a key role my position has and how itfits into the effective implementation of the ATprogram.”

Through the class, ATOs learn how to develop an

anti-terrorism plan that is specific to their unit. Withinthis plan are action sets — the equivalent to what isknown as battle drills to warfighters.

With any mission, leaders can better plan if theyknow what combat multipliers their own force hasincluding supplies, equipment and most importantpersonnel. This information allows leaders to movemore fluidly across the battlefield and defeat theenemy.

“Having the basic understanding of the threat canassist the ATO in many ways,” said Sizemore. “First,they have an idea of who they are dealing with, whatthey could be capable of, and how to better combatthe enemy’s actions due to this information.

“This training isn’t geared towards Iraq. It happensworldwide every day. We’re subject to terroristactions no matter where we are — 9/11 is the perfectexample,” said Sizemore.

To attend the class, the ATO must hold the rank ofsergeant first class or above, have a Secret or highersecurity clearance, appointment orders from their unitand be in good, normal standing as a servicemember.

The only two authorized locations for this courseare at the Military Police School at Fort Leonard Wood,Mo., and here. Attendees travel from all corners ofthe peninsula to attend and other services have traveledfrom Japan and Guam to participate.

Capt. Leroy Phoenix, battalion S-2, 1/38 FieldArtillery, came from Camp Casey to attend the course.“It’s a great course. A number of veterans from[Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation EnduringFreedom] provided valuable insight into the convoyoperations and vehicle searching portions,” saidPhoenix.

PVT. MIN SOO JUN

Capt. Kyle Shank, 8th U.S. Army deputy chief of antiterrorism,demonstrates the Vapor Tracer 2 for the students attending the8th Army Unit Antiterrorism Advisor course.

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The Last Kiss — The Last Kiss — The Last Kiss — The Last Kiss — The Last Kiss — ((Zach Braff,Jacinda Barrett)A contemporary comedy-dramaabout life, love, forgiveness,marriage, friendship...and comingto grips with turning 30.

The DescentThe DescentThe DescentThe DescentThe Descent — (ShaunaMacDonald, Natalie Mendoza)Six girlfriends meet in a remote partof the Appalachians for their annualcaving trip. The girls soon learn thatJuno, the thrill-seeking leader of theexpedition, has brought them to anunexplored cave and that as a resultno one knows where they are tocome rescue them. The groupsplinters and each push on, prayingfor another exit but there issomething else lurking under theearth.

Step Up — Step Up — Step Up — Step Up — Step Up — (Channing Tatum,Jenna Dewan)Tyler is a rebel from the wrong sideof Baltimore’s tracks. Nora is aprivileged ballet dancer attendingBaltimore’s ultra-elite MarylandSchool of the Arts. When trouble withthe law lands Tyler with a communityservice gig at Maryland School of theArts, he arrives as an angry outsider,until his skills as a gifted streetdancer draw Nora’s attention. Now,as sparks fly between them, bothon and off stage, Tyler realizes hehas just one performance to provethat he can step up to a life far largerthan he ever imagined.

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The MarineThe MarineThe MarineThe MarineThe Marine — (John Cena,Robert Patrick)John Triton is a heroic Marine whoreturns home after being discharged— against his will — from the IraqWar. Stateside, he finds himself backin action, when his wife is kidnappedby a murderous gang led by amerciless criminal named Rome.With everything on the line, the Marinewill stop at nothing to carry out histoughest and most importantmission.

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Chapel11 a.m. Freedom Chapel,

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3 p.m. Camp Eagle ChapelGospel

Sunday 1 p.m. Freedom Chapel

Wednesday 7 p.m. Freedom ChapelContemporary

Sunday 6 p.m. Freedom ChapelKATUSA

Tuesday 7 p.m. Freedom ChapelSunday 8 p.m. Camp Long Chapel Chaplain (Maj.) Ray Robinson

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Have you ever thought about why it iseasier to pray and believe God for theneeds and circumstance of others

rather than for us to believe God for ourselves?As I have long pondered this spiritual dilemma,

I have come to realize that the reason it is easierfor us to believe that God will come through forothers is because when we pray for others it iswith the intent and belief that above all else God’swill would be done.

We don’t feel the turmoil and tension whenGod’s will begins to bump up against thepersonal hopes, wishes and desires of those wepray for ... but that is exactly what we feel whenwe kneel down to pray for ourselves.

Prayer is a transaction of wills. It is an

Aligning of wills can give life direction By Chaplain (Capt.) Kyle A. TaylorCamp Long

intimate meeting where we must humbly bewilling to concede that God’s thoughts about aparticular issue or circumstance may not be ourthoughts.

God’s way to handle a particular situationmight not be the way we would handle it. In fact,I have it on good authority, that the distancebetween God’s ways from our ways and God’sthoughts from our thoughts cannot be measured.

Somewhere within the incredible distancebetween God’s ways and our ways and God’sthoughts from our thoughts we begin to feeldisconnected, confused and alone….and that isusually when we decide to pray. And as we pray,that colossal distance between us and Godvanishes, making it possible for us to reasontogether.

To illustrate the importance of this transaction,

consider this; if the tires on our vehicle are notproperly aligned, then the vehicle will begin todrift off center which forces us to work harderthan we should have to in order to keep thevehicle straight and to control the direction oftravel. A simple realignment of the wheels willremedy this problem for us. I believe that prayeris very much the same way. It is a spiritualrealignment of the wills, so that as we reasontogether, God’s thoughts become our thoughts,God’s plans become our plans, and God’s desiresbecome our desires.

If I surrender my will and receive God’s willin return, that transaction properly aligns me! Icannot suggest a better remedy for ensuring thatwe continue to travel in the right direction thanwhen we engage in this intimate transaction ofthe wills called prayer!

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Members sport a unique safety vest with their logo.

Tongdo: Where ancient meets amusement

Ancient Korea meets modern-day Korea when traveling to Tongdo, approximately a 90-minute drive toward Busan from Daegu. Tongdo-sa(temple) is nestled along the base of Mt. Yeongchuk’s southern slope, and flanked by the Nakdonggang River and the East Sea. Tongdo-sa,which translates to “the whole truth and to redeem the world,” is known as the headquarters of Korean Buddhism and was built in the year 646 A.D.It is believed that these Sacheonwang have guarded the entrance to Tongdo-sa since the mid-Yi Dynasty .

Take all the pictures you want on the grounds ofTongdo-sa, but don’t take pictures of thosepraying in the various buildings or inside themuseum. At the museum, once you exchangeshoes for slippers, staffers will take your camerasfor safe-keeping until your departure.

Familiar sites, from Snow White and the SevenDwarfs to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,are seen throughout Tongdo Fantasia.

Tongdo Fantasia is a modern amusement park situated next to Tongdo-sa. The 120-foot FantasiaCastle is the park’s most recognizable feature.The castle is a two-story building, with the firststory holding a variety of exhibitions and the second being home to a restaurant.

Colorful designs built into the various structures abound. For information on Tongdo-sa andTongdo Fantasia, visit your local Community Activities Center or go to http://www.lifeinkorea.com.

PHOTOS BY STEVEN HOOVER

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Yongsan Lanes PlanningNew Years Party

Yongsan Lanes bowling center will bepresenting its annual “New Years EveExtravaganza” bowling party startingat 8 p.m. Dec. 31.The New Year’s Eve party at YongsanLanes has been a tradition for sevenyears. It has always been a successfulhit with families, offering both adult andchildren oriented activities.There will be Colorama open bowling,prize drawings, spin-the-wheel prizegames, an unlimited pizza buffet andCosmic Bowling. There will also be kids,women and men 7, 8 & 9 pin no-taptournaments. After the countdown tothe New Year, there will be an earlymorning continental breakfast. Fun forthe whole family!Tickets will be sold in advance and arelimited. For information, call YongsanLanes at 723-7938.

Photo Contest WinnersHonored

Korea Region’s Photo Contest AwardsCeremony will take place at 3 p.m. Oct.25, at the Yongsan Arts & CraftsBuilding. Winners were selected fromentries from all over the peninsula.Classes of black and white prints, colorprints and short film were judged in fivecategories: people, place, object,military life and experimental processes.Winning entries will be eligible tocompete in the All-Army contest andwill be on display at Yongsan Arits &Crafts. The ceremony is open to all.The contest was hosted by the MWRArts & Crafts program. For informationon this ceremony or on Multi-Craftprograms in your area, call 725-6070 orvisit your local MWR Arts & CraftsOffice.

Charlie Daniels BandLegendary country music andSouthern rock singer Charlie Danielswill be touring Army installationsthroughout Korea Wednesday thruOct. 22. Shows are free of charge andopen to military community members,courtesy of MWR. Schedule is asfollows:Wednesday – Camp Walker’s KellyGym, 7 p.m.Thursday – Camp Casey’s Carey Gym,8 p.m.Oct. 20 – Camp Humphreys’ CAC, 7 p.m.Oct. 21 – Yongsan Garrison’s CollierField House, 7 p.m.Oct. 22 – Camp Red Cloud Block Party,5 p.m.

TMCW SubmissionsTo have an event featured in TheMorning Calm Weekly’s News & Notes,e-mail information [email protected]. For information, call 738-3355.

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YONGSAN GARRISON -- The wild Wild West is back.Well, sort of, as Yongsan Lanes will be presenting its first“Country and Western Extravaganza” Saturday.

The showdown begins at 8:30 p.m., with cosmic bowling,entertainment, food, contests and what is sure to be a realcrowd pleaser: bull riding.

Participants can enjoy cosmic bull riding all night for$15 or single rides for $5. There are also plenty of contestsoffering cash prizes to winners. Some include: Best Maleand Female Western Style Outfits, and Best Male and FemaleFitted Jeans Look, as well as nachos- and jalapeno pepper-eating contests!

The night will be filled with country and western music,and western-styled burgers including the “Texas ChuckWagon Barbecue Burger.”

The event is sponsored by MWR in partnership withMiller Brewing Company. Admission is free and open toany lone ranger or posse that would like to attend.

With bull riding and a variety of western activities, as

well as a mean western menu, the event promises to bringout the cowboy (or cowgirl) in everyone.

Call 723-7830 for information.

YONGSAN – On a near perfectearly autumn night, on the seventhfloor atop the I’Park Mall in Yongsan,some 135 Americans and Koreansforged new friendships generatinggood neighbor relationships.

Language differences between theAmerican group of about 35 adultsand about 15 children, and the Koreangroup of about 30 adults and 55children, were never a barrier oncethe fun began at the I’Park Mall Putt-Putt Fun Center Sept. 21.

“I am very much impressed seeingthe Korean and American childrenplaying together despite the languagebarrier,” said Christine Oh, a third-year economics major at EwhaWomen’s University and one of theevent volunteers. She added that shedidn’t expect such a big group.

This joint American-Korean familyfun event was organized by MichaelLee, a longtime Army CommunityServices Korean Language Classinstructor on Yongsan Garrison’sSouth Post. “I fully support USFK’sGood Neighbor Program and eventslike this, having Americans andKoreans have fun together, are onebetter way of establishing goodneighbor relationship.”

Many Americans in attendance arenew to Korea and students in Lee’sclass. The Korean children are EnglishClass students taught by volunteerSeoul American Middle and HighSchool students as part of Lee’s GoodNeighbor Program.

Col. Brian P. Moore, the new 1stSignal Brigade commander, thankedeveryone “for inviting us and allowingus to participate in this great event.”

Putting their way to new friendshipsBy Chief Warrant Officer Teddy C. Datuin1st Signal Brigade

they’re having fun, Moore spent mostof his time at the barbecue grill,flipping hot dogs and hamburgersalong with John Ahn, a Korean-American who owns the Putt-PuttFun Center. Sandwiches were alsoserved free during the event.

For Jae Yun Lee and Son Min Yun,both eight years old and first-gradersat Soebinggo Elementary School; JiEun Yang, eight years old and first-grader from Young Bun ElementarySchool; and Ta Tin Yun, a nine-year-old second-grader from SinyongsanElementary School, playing at thePutt-Putt Fun Center was about funand new friends. The girls said theyhave never met before but they’re allgood friends now.

“I love these Korean children.They’re cute and they’re not shy toexpress themselves,” said Suyapa Lee,wife of a U.S. Air Force major andone of the newly arrived Americanfamilies in Korea. Lee wasresponsible for Jae Yun Lee and theother three Korean girls, along withher three-year-old daughter Venecia,

another group of young golfers.The I’Park Mall Putt-Putt Fun

Center is the only one of its kind inKorea and opened its doors forbusiness only Aug. 25. There are two18-hole putt-putt golf courses and asnack bar that sells Americansandwiches, tacos, spaghetti, andother snacks and drinks. A variety ofAmerican and Korean music is playedto bring extra life to the fun center.

“I want to bring a little bit ofAmerican culture and bring the Koreanfamily together through this putt-puttfamily fun center,” said Ahn, whocalls Philadelphia, Pa., his home in theUnited States.

Gil Young Shin, one of the Koreanmothers who participated in the eventalong with her nine-year-old daughter,expressed her joy for being there atthe event. “ ... when I saw theAmericans coming in as families, withtheir children, I was immediatelyrelaxed and felt very happy.

“I am so impressed that I willrecommend to my friends and I wishwe will have more events like this.”Shin concluded.

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An MWR employee tested out the bull-riding machine at the Main PostClub. The bull has been traveling to Army MWR facilities throughout thepeninsula.

Good Neighbors

While most of the American adultshad a group of three to four Koreanchildren under their care, ensuring while her husband was responsible for

A Korea student nudges the ball toward the hole during a Good Neighbor putt-putt activity Sept.21.

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CAMP HUMPHREYS - People areoften encouraged to think outside thebox but when it comes to supportingnoncombatant evacuation requirementsfor 2nd Infantry Division, the Area IIIDirectorate of Plans, Training,Mobilization and Security is makingprogress by thinking inside the box.

“NEO in a box” has come to Area IIIand consists of three container expressboxes measuring approximately sevenfeet by nine feet capable of holding upto 10,000 pounds. They are stockedwith tents, cots, folding tables andchairs, traffic cones, printers, scanners,televisions, copiers and evenwastebaskets that are dedicated to NEO.The containers are kept at a centrallocation for rapid deployment and setupwhen needed.

“This standardizes our support for2nd Infantry Division,” said David M.

NEO in a box – ready on short notice

Edwin Rodriguez, Area III Support Activity property book officer, and Directorate of Logisticsemployees Yi Il-chu and An Pyong-kye check the contents of one of the “NEO in a box”containers at a DOL warehouse.

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Hartsfield, plans and operations officer.Hartsfield added that this system

reduces the amount of equipment theunit needs to bring to the NEO site.

“The only equipment the unit needsto provide now will be the NEOTracking System computers,” he added.

“This system allows for flexibilityin terms of location,” said ShawnShaffell, chief, plans and operations. IfNEO is conducted in a “soft location,”such as an open field everything isalready included in the kits.

The NEO equipment is worth about$60,000 according to EdwinRodriguez, Area III property bookofficer, who was key in sourcing theequipment.

Rodriguez said that when 2nd IDreceives the NEO equipment hecompletes an inventory and everythingis signed over to the unit, which canthen be ready to start processingevacuees in less than six hours.

CAMP HUMPHREYS - Col. Michael J. TalientoJr., commander, Area III Support Activity, andCommand Sgt. Maj. Jason K. Kim, Area III commandsergeant major, delivered homemade cookies to KoreanNational Police company commanders Oct. 5.Community members baked thousands of cookies forthe KNP troops stationed around Camp Humphreys inhonor of Chuseok.

Volunteers from 3rd Military Intelligence Battalionhosted a cookout for about 120 KNP troops in honorof Chuseok Oct. 6. Organized by the battalion BetterOpportunities for Single and unaccompanied Soldiers,the idea was to do something for the police officersthat could not go home for the holiday. Sgt. MichaelJ. Mabe spent his day off serving hot dogs andhamburgers to the troops.

Humphreys community thanks Korean National Police

OSAN AIR BASE – During Ulchi-Focus Lens ’06, Army Air and MissileDefense honed its warfighting capability and increased readiness andinteroperability during the world’s largest dynamic, simulation-driven battlestaff training exercise.

35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade and 94th Army Air and MissileDefense Command practiced joint and combined integration withthe U.S. 7th Air Force and the Republic of Korea Air Force Aug.21 through Sept. 1, to exercise, evaluate and improve crisis actionmeasures and procedures for the combined fight.

“You can’t overestimate the training value of this exercise formissile defense,” said Lt. Col. Nicholas Bernhardt, deputycommanding officer for 35th ADA. “UFL provides an opportunityto focus on the full spectrum of strategic and operational issues associatedwith theater missile defense operations on the Korean peninsula.”

The simulation architecture brings together Air Force, Army, Navy and Marinemodels to share common forces, targets and Battle Damage Assessments.

94th AAMDC, 35th ADA sharpen skills during UFL ’0694th AAMDC, 35th ADA sharpen skills during UFL ’0694th AAMDC, 35th ADA sharpen skills during UFL ’0694th AAMDC, 35th ADA sharpen skills during UFL ’0694th AAMDC, 35th ADA sharpen skills during UFL ’06“In this region of the world there is a rapid growth in the number of air-

delivered weapons systems,” said Capt. Brian Northup, brigade intelligence officerfor 35th ADA. “This exercise is a critical opportunity to raise the bar in regardsto joint and combined intelligence gathering and analysis for the TMD fight in the

Korea Theatre of Operations.”In addition, the exercise gives 35th ADA, headquartered at Osan

Air Base, an opportunity to exercise its planning and executionprocesses with 94th AAMDC, which is headquartered at FortShafter, Hawaii.

94th AAMDC, which stood up last fall, provides command andcontrol for Army air defense units in the Pacific Command theatreof operations and it assists in planning theater-level air and missiledefenses. The activation and stationing of the 94th AAMDC in

the USPACOM theatre of operations ensures the Army’s contributionto the theatre air and missile defense fight.

“The 35th Brigade has been the keystone of our success during this year’sUFL. They did a fantastic job during the TBM fight,” said Brig. Gen. John E.Seward, 94th AAMDC commanding general.

“It’s my way of saying ‘thank you’,” he said.Unit members donated about $300 for food and

supplies and the Family Readiness Group madedesserts.

A Gyeonggi Province KNP official said that in his20 years in the KNP he has never seen anything likethis before.

(Above) Col. Michael J. Taliento and Command Sgt. Maj. Kim,both of Area III Support Activity, deliver cookies to Korean NationalPolice company commanders Oct. 5. (Far Right) Soldiers servehot dogs and hamburgers to the KNP personnel.

By Susan BarkleyArea III Public Affairs

By 1st Lt.David C. Marlow35th ADA Bde. Public Affairs

By Susan BarkleyArea III Public Affairs

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CAMP HUMPHREYS – Thekindergarten and first grade studentsfrom Humphreys AmericanElementary School participated in acultural exchange with students fromSullivan Korean School when theywent on a joint field trip to AnseongFolk Village Sept. 27.

The American and Korean childrenwere paired up and exchanged gifts.

They observed and participated inthe process of soap making and candlemaking and got to bring samples homewith them.

They had lunch together and sharedsnacks typical to each of their cultures.

The children from Humphreysacted as little teachers, usingflashcards to teach their Koreanpartners letters and numbers. As theygot ready to say their goodbyes inboth languages, they ended the specialday singing “The Wheels on the Bus”together.

HAES students enjoy folk village with new friends

CAMP HUMPHREYS – AllHumphreys American ElementarySchool students studied HispanicAmerican culture through art with theirArt Teacher, June Webb during HispanicAmerican Heritage Month.

Students created a variety of artworkfrom maracas to Columbian gold masks,boa constrictors and murals reminiscentof Mexican artist Diego Rivera. Rivera’smurals depicted life in Mexico and thecolorful murals painted by the studentsdepict their life in school and now adornHAES halls.

JUNE WEBB

Hispanic HeritageHispanic HeritageHispanic HeritageHispanic HeritageHispanic HeritageMonth at HAESMonth at HAESMonth at HAESMonth at HAESMonth at HAES

Fifth-graders Hope McMahan and Cameron Boyd work on a mural depicting life in Mexico.

Students from Humphreys American Elementary School and Sullivan Korean School watch acandle-making demonstration.

NANCY TURNER

Town Hall MeetingTuesday at 6 p.m. in the CAC. Get thefacts on Camp Humphreys and Area III.For information, call 754-8598

Spouse OrientationSeminar

Learn everything you need to knowabout Camp Humphreys at the nextSpouse Orientation Seminar Tuesdayand Wednesday, at the CAC. Day oneis a classroom session with topics ofinterest to family members. Free childcare is provided, but pre-registration isrequired – call 753-8321 to register. Daytwo offers a tour of Camp Humphreys,Anjung-ri and E-Mart. Child care is notprovided but children are welcome. Call753-8321 for information.

Courageous ChannelOperating Schedule

Camp HumphreysMandatory noncombatantevacuation exercises will be held Oct.26 to 29. All non-essential civiliansare required to process through theNEO stations located at the CAC,Building 110. Hours of operationbegin at 6 p.m. Oct. 26 and will runcontinuously until 6 p.m. Oct. 29.Bring all NEO packet materials. It isnot necessary to bring NEO kits orprotective masks. For information,contact your NEO warden or DaveHartsfield, Area III NEO coordinator,at 754-6735.Camps Long and EagleNEO stations will be set up atGunfighters, Building 3204, on CampEagle Oct. 26 from 6 p.m. untilcomplete. For information, call 754-6735.

Community CleanupFall Anjung-ri cleanup is scheduledfor 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 21. Volunteersare needed to help with this GoodNeighbor event. A barbecue will beprovided following the cleanup. Forinformation, call 754-8598.

Anjung-ri One HeartFestival

The One Heart Festival will be heldfrom 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sundayat the shopping mall in Anjung-ri.Join the fun with lots of entertainmentand fun for everyone.

Self Defense WorkshopA Rape Prevention/Aggressive SelfDefense Workshop is being offeredfrom 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at theZoeckler gym. The hands-on skill-based workshop will teach tactics forany situation and is sponsored byACS and CID. Call 753-8401 toregister.

Charlie Daniels BandCharlie Daniels Band will be inconcert Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. at FreedomField. Come early for mechanical bullriding and lasso the beer barrelcontests. Call 753-8825. The concertwill be held in the CAC in the eventof rain.

OSAN AIR BASE – More than 40Soldiers from the Suwon and Osan airbases’ Better Opportunities for Singleand unaccompanied Soldiers programwent shopping after hours at the Osancommissary outreach awarenessprogram Sept. 29.

The program was designed toeducate Soldiers on better shopping

and eating habits. They receivedinformation on dieting and healthy eatinghabits and were able to sample manyfoods and beverages, compliments ofthe food vendors.

“This was a way to both educate theyoung Soldiers but also to take the timeto appreciate their support for thecommissary and the community,” saidGina Frace, commissary customer

service manager.The Soldiers participated in many

games, such as retrieving the mostbeans with chopsticks. They allreceived gift bags from thecommissary and vendors.

The Soldiers enjoyed theopportunities provided by thecommissary and thanked the stafffor reaching out to them.

COURTESY PHOTO

Gina Frace, Osan commissary customer service manager (center left) poses with some of the Suwon and Osan air bases’ Better Opportunitiesfor Single and unaccompanied Soldiers at the Osan commissary Sept. 29.Area III Public Affairs

By Nancy TurnerHumphreys American Elementary School

By Mayra Revak

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CAMP HUMPHREYS – Sept. 1 marked the endthe old post headquarters Quonset hut building, T-251, which stood for over 50 years at the corner ofFreedom and Victory Roads. The facility was originallyerected in 1951 as a senior officer quarters and nowis just another piece of the transformation going on atcamp Humphreys.

As the war in Korea progressed, the United Statesrealized the need for facilities to house their Soldiers,airmen, Marines at Camp Humphreys, then known asK-6.

A company from Quonset, R.I., was the brainsbehind these building styles. They were originally builtto serve on a temporary basis as indicated by thenumber of the facility, T-251. The “T” stood fortemporary.

The facility went through multiple changes thesepast 50 years, transforming from a living quarter’s

By Susan BarkleyArea III Public Affairs

CAMP HUMPHREYS – Nearly 150people gathered at the Camp HumphreysCommunity Center Sept 26 to recognizesix individuals and seven organizationsas outstanding Good Neighbors from a

total of 49 nominations.In remarks following dinner, Col.

Michael J. Taliento Jr., commandingofficer, U.S. Army Area III SupportActivity, said the proactive actions ofthe nominees demonstrate all that is goodin a community.

Area III recognizes Good NeighborsArea III recognizes Good NeighborsArea III recognizes Good NeighborsArea III recognizes Good NeighborsArea III recognizes Good Neighbors“This evening we want to take the

opportunity to recognize some keymembers of our community who havehelped each other become betterneighbors,” he said. “These outstandingcitizens, service members and theirorganizations have enhanced the qualityof life for our community and ourRepublic Of Korea – United StatesAlliance.”

“I would like you to know thateveryone’s efforts to develop andenhance the ROK-US relationship aregreatly appreciated, and have greatmeaning to USFK leadership,” said Col.Kurt J. Stein, deputy commandinggeneral, Headquarters USFK AdvanceElement. “I can confidently say thatGen. Bell considers the continueddevelopment of the Good NeighborProgram to be one of his highestpriorities.”

Individual Good Neighbor of theYear certificates were presented to ChaMyeong-ho, Pyeongtaek Universityprofessor, for his work in developingthe Head Start program to introduce AreaIII Soldiers and family members toKorea; and, Mr. Joe Bell, deputy to the

garrison commander for Camps Longand Eagle, for volunteering his own timeand involving Soldiers in the Wonjucommunity and surrounding areas.

Special recognition certificates werepresented to Kim Yong-chon, president,People to People International PyeongtaekChapter, Staff Sgt. Gregory Stump andSgt Stephen Seigler both of Company B,602nd Aviation Support Battalion.

Korean Augmentation to the U.S.Army Soldier Pvt. Hwang Sung-ho,ROKA staff office, Headquarters,Headquarters Company, U.S. Army AreaIII Support Activity was recognized forhis work in the first Paengsung CountyEnglish camp.

Organization or unit Good Neighborof the Year certificates were presentedto ShinHan High School, 1st Battalion,2nd Attack Battalion and 1st Battalion,43rd Air Defense Artillery.

Special recognition certificates werepresented to the International ExchangeArts Group, Bang’s Traditional KoreanMusic Training Center, 2nd Battalion,52nd Aviation Regiment, GeneralSupport Aviation Battalion and 348thQuartermaster Company.

F. NEIL NEELEY

The post headquarters then and nowbillet, to company operations and finally becoming thepost headquarters.

This facility and the members who worked and livedin the building represented an enormous amount ofhistory here in Korea, the long term commitment tothe Republic of Korea and more importantly it was thesymbol of a time gone by.

In June of this year post headquarters moved tobuilding S-1280 (S- indicating semi temporary) Thisfacility presently houses many of the installationdirectorates and has been upgraded from a barracksto an installation headquarters facility.

This old Quonset hut is just one of over 100 built inthe 1950s at Camp Humphreys. Presently there arearound 12 left on the installation, but many of thoseare scheduled for demolition in the near future as wemake way for newer headquarters buildings, billetsand recreational facilities for our warriors.

The commitment of the United States Army, USFK,IMA/KORO and Area III is to build the best installation

in the world, and you can see that each and everydayhere at Camp Humphreys.

So if by chance you were driving or walking by asthey slowly removed a piece of history off theinstallation. I hope you took a moment to reflect onthe past and to consider that you are part of a veryhistorical time as we build the future.

F. NEIL NEELEY

Col. Michael J. Taliento Jr., Area III Commander, presents a special award to Bang In-sookdirector of Bang’s Traditional Korean Music Training Center. Bang was one six individuals andseven organizationssix individuals and seven organizations to receive awards at the GoodNeighbor Appreciation dinner held Sept. 26.

I.C.E. Report1. A daily shuttle to 121

General Hospital would be aconvenience for those referred fortreatment or evaluations

Maj. Michael T. Endres, Area IIIChief Nurse/Patient Representative,replies that transportation support forcommand sponsored dependentsbeing referred for evaluation ortreatment to 121 General Hospital isin the form of bus tickets obtainedprior to leaving the hospital. However,

the clinic doesn’t have the funds toprovide transportation to Active Duty ornon-Command Sponsored dependents.

All Active Duty Service Membersmust receive their tickets from their unit.POC is the Clinic NCOIC (753-8131)and if a Unit Casualty Assistance referral,contact the Ambulance Platoon Sgt.(753-7092).

Patients referred to Dan KookUniversity Hospital can take advantageof the daily shuttle provided by Tricare.The shuttle leaves Camp Humphreys at

8 a.m. and 1 p.m. P.O.C. is Yi Yun-pomat 753-7666 or 011-9756-9016.

2. The WI-FI service provided atthe CAC is a great resource forsoldiers to use at all times ofoperation. Thank you!

Jim Hogrebee, CAC director, said thatwhen the contract for CybertopiaInternet ended, Community ActivityCenter management proposed theinstallation of a WIFI internet service

for customers. MWR pays SSRT$150 per month and is thus able toprovide the free service to patrons.“We can tell that our customersappreciate this service from thenumbers of people logging oneveryday at the CAC,” he said. “Aspecial thanks goes out to all ourcustomers who have taken the timeto provide positive customercomments via the ICE terminalsabout the WIFI service and thedesire to have this service continue.

The new post headquarters is a vast improvement over the oldQuonset hut facility.

By Robert FraceRetired Command Sergeant Major

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Secretary of the Army Harvey visits Camp Carroll

Secretary of the Army, Francis Harvey, receives a briefing from George Palmer, Army Field SupportBattalion-Northeast Asia Battalion continuous improvement director, during his visit to CampCarroll Sept. 28. Palmer briefed Harvey about the “Pacemaker Board,” which workers andsupervisors continuously update throughout the maintenance process to ensure the process isworking efficiently.

STEVEN HOOVER

CAMP CARROLL – ArmySecretary Francis Harvey visitedseveral organizations here as part ofhis tour of U.S. Forces Koreafacilities Sept. 28-29.

A common thread in both visits wasthe use of the Lean Six Sigma processand the amounts of money being savedby each organization.

His first stop was at the APS-4Warehouse 10A where he received aninitial briefing from Lt. Col. Karl D.Bopp, Army Field Support Battalion-Northeast Asia commander. AFSB-NEA’s mission is the combat readinessand accountability for all Army pre-positioned stocks assets, roughly1,500 pieces of equipment, in thePacific Theater.

This was followed by a tour of thefacility with additional briefingscovering areas such as the work orderflow process, production controlboards and more as the secretarywalked through the warehouse.

Following that, he toured the U.S.Army Material Support Center-Korea’s Communications andElectronics Division and HeavyEquipment Division. The mission ofMSC-K is to provide supply,maintenance and transportationsupport to U.S. Forces Korea, 8thU.S. Army and joint forces operatingin the area.

The resounding messagethroughout the visit was how muchcost savings each organization had

By Steven HooverArea IV Public Affairs

accomplished, in addition to theirsafety records.

At one point, Harvey said “Ifeveryone (in the Army) saved $25Kper year that would be a significanthelp to the Army.” He also told themthat they “should be proud of whatthey are doing. By keeping thesevehicles maintained, they are doingtheir part in the War on Terror.”

Before departing the area, Harveytook time to speak with some of thelocal national workforce, telling them“This side of the Army that supportsour Soldiers … when you do it moreefficiently and save money … we use

that money to transform themodernized armed forces, so they arebetter able to meet the challenges ofthe 21st century security environment.

“Many of our Soldiers today aredeployed to Iraq and Afghanistan,as you may know, and we a rees tab l i sh ing democracy and amarket-based economy [in Iraq andAfghanistan] just like we did inSouth Korea over 50 years ago. Wete l l the c i t i zens o f I r aq andAfghanistan that South Korea is themodel … so that someday they canlook back … like you can look back… and see how they have prospered

and come a long way in 50 years… just like South Korea has comea long way,” he continued.

“So, in a sense you are givingback just like we gave to Korea …you are giving back and you are themodel for Iraq and Afghanistan, andmaybe they can prosper like yourgrea t count ry has p rospered .Thanks for what you do for ourSoldiers,” he concluded.

Dr. Francis J. Harvey was sworn in as the 19thSecretary of the Army Nov. 19, 2004. Appointed byPresident George W. Bush, he has the statutoryresponsibility for all matters relating to Armymanpower, personnel, Reserve affairs, installations,environmental issues, weapons systems andequipment acquisition, communications, andfinancial management.Secretary Harvey is responsible for the Departmentof the Army’s annual budget and supplementalfunding of $160 billion. He leads a work force ofmore than one million active duty, Army NationalGuard, and Army Reserve Soldiers, 230,000Department of the Army civilian employees and280,000 contracted service personnel. He hasstewardship over 15 million acres of land.Prior to becoming the secretary, Harvey spent muchof his career with corporations that provided productsand services to the federal government, particularlythe Department of Defense. He has been involved inmore than 20 major defense programs and was amember of the Army Science Board. He also servedfor one year as a White House Fellow and assistant inthe immediate office of then Secretary of Defense,Harold Brown.

About Harvey

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SGT. JIMMY NORRIS

(From left) Pfc. Bunthoeun Chrun, Spc.Jason Eaves and Sgt. 1st Class DeanFarr, practice techniques for entering abuilding as part of Headquarters and

Headquarters Company, 19thSustainment Command (Expeditionary)Sergeant’s Time Training Oct. 5 at Kelly

Field on Camp Walker. The trainingfocused on entering and clearing

buildings. Soldiers burst into “rooms”simulated with white engineer tape.

These “glass houses” enabled others towitness and critique Soldiers’

performance.

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Grant memorialized at TAS service

Festival Season

Samulnori, a group of musicians dedicated to performing traditional Korean music and dance with percussion instruments, perform during theDaeduk Festival Sept.23 at the foot of Mt. Apsan near Camp Walker. Festivals abound in Korea during the fall season. Upcoming events inDaegu include the Bongsan Art Fair, which begins today and continues through Oct. 21. There will be 12 galleries open at the Bongsan CultureStreet in Daegu for exhibition. In addition, the Suseong Food Festival will be held Oct. 20 – 22. For information about upcoming festivals, callthe Area IV Support Activity Public Affairs Office at 768-8513.

GALEN PUTNAM

CAMP GEORGE – Daegu enclavecommunity members gathered at theTaegu American School gym Sept. 27for a memorial service to reminisceand say goodbye to a TAS graduateand athletic star who passed awaySept. 22 as the result of a car accidentin Alabama.

The tear-filled memorial service forLynnette Grant, daughter of Roy andAlbertha Grant, offered those whoknew her a chance to share some oftheir fondest memories of a youngwoman known not only for herathletic prowess, but for her activitieswith her church and the Area IVcommunity.

The service also featured scripturereadings and music provided by theMulti-Cultural Gospel Service and TASStudent Choir who performed together.

“Today we celebrate a young lifefilled to its fullness according to God;filled with the joys and thrills of beingon top of the world and on top ofyour craft,” said Grant’s Multi-Cultural Gospel Service pastor, RandyCheniault.

He went on to use sports analogiesto describe Grant’s faith drivencharacter and outlook on life.

“Life sometimes seems like a ballgame. You are up swinging andrunning until you finally make it

By Sgt. Jimmy Norris19th ESC Public Affairs

home. Just likeJesus, she knewwhat it took tomake it home.Keep swinginguntil you makecontact. Run untilyou make ithome. Manytimes she knew itwas not going tobe easy; but [sheremembered] thatthe race is notgiven to theswift, nor thebattle to thestrong, but onlyto those thatendure to the end.No matter if someone or life throwsyou a curve; deal with it, make theadjustment and keep your focus.After all, another opportunity iscoming,” Cheniault said.

Among others who spoke aboutGrant during the service, was herformer volleyball coach Jennifer Sharp.

She described Grant as aninspiration and an example to thosearound her.

“Although I am filled with sadnessand my heart is broken, I have somuch to smile about when I thinkabout Lynnette – so many amazingmemories. People were in awe of her

FRG Rally SaturdayA Family Readiness Group Rally willbe held 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday atthe Kelly Fitness Center parking loton Camp Walker. There will be letterwriting to deployed Soldiers, a bestchili contest, FRG information, signupand more. For information, callBonnie McCarthy at 768-8126.

Trick or Treat HoursAnnounced

Trick or Treating for Halloween willbe observed 6–8 p.m. Oct. 28 in theCamp George and Camp Walkerhousing areas. X-ray service will beprovided 7-9 p.m. at Wood MedicalClinic on Camp Walker.

Mayor NominationsResidents of camp Walker and Georgehousing areas may nominatecandidates for housing area mayorsthrough Oct. 31. Ballot boxes arelocated at Army Community Serviceon Camp Henry, Camp Walker MainExchange, Taegu Commissary andSoldier Memorial Chapel on CampWalker. For information, call BonnieMcCarthy at 768-8126.

Digital FacilitiesHost Open Houses

The Digital Training Facility, Bldg.1131 on Camp Henry and the DigitalTraining Facility, Bldg. 205 on CampCarroll, will each host an open house1–2 p.m. Oct. 31. The events are opento the community. The staffs willintroduce visitors to innovativeapproaches to training personnel inan environment that is conducive totraining and learning. For information,call Kimberly Davis at 765-4905, orJames Mann at 768-7911.

TAS PTO MeetingThe Taegu American School ParentTeacher Organization will hold ameeting 6–7 p.m. Oct. 25 in the TAScafeteria. For information, call RobertChartier at 010-3333-6436.

NETOPS WorkshopA Defense Information SystemsAgency Network Operations 100/200Workshop will be held for informationtechnology and operationalpersonnel 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Nov. 16–17at the Camp Henry Theater.The training will help participantsunderstand Net-centric servicesacross strategic, optional and tacticalboundaries supporting theDepartment of Defense’s fullspectrum of war-fighting,intelligence, and business missions.For information, call ButchCartwright at 764-5575.

CFC CampaignThe Area IV Combined FederalCampaign is now under way andcontinues through Dec. 1. Forinformation on donating to CFC,contact your unit coordinator or SandraJackson, Area IV CFC project officer, at768-6052, or, [email protected].

Lynnette Grant (23) celebrates with Tammara “Tank” Hancock after theTaegu American School Lady Warriors finished off Faith Academy, 38-28, to win the schools’ first Far East Girls Class A BasketballChampionship, Feb. 24 at Kelly Gym on Camp Walker.

STEVEN HOOVER

talent – athletic talent that wasunmatched here in Korea and abroad.But you don’t earn that much respectand admiration for just being anamazing athlete. She was respected andadmired because of the beautifulperson she was. Because of Lynnette,so many of you have amazingexperiences that will only make youstronger and want to live life bigger,”she said.

(Editor’s Note: Lynnette Grant wasthe Stars and Stripes Pacific 2005High School Athlete of the Year forher achievements in basketball,softball and volleyball.)

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AFSB-NEA begins partnership with orphanage

By Steven HooverArea IV Public Affairs

DAEGU – Approximately 50children living at Daegu’s Chun-Gwang Orphanage will receive somemuch-needed support, includingweekly conversational Englishlanguage sessions, thanks to theSoldiers, civilians and family membersof Army Field Support Battalion-Northeast Asia.

Lt. Col. Karl D. Bopp, AFSB-NEAcommander, and Jang Mae-hee,orphanage president, signed a“Memorandum of Cooperation forEducational Partnership Program” atthe orphanage, located near the DaeguExhibition and Convention Center,Oct. 2.

“We consider it an honor toestablish a cooperation agreementwith the orphanage,” Bopp said.“What a great way to help children inneed while demonstrating the strengthof the Republic of Korea and UnitedStates alliance. I believe we can bringreal support to the orphanage byproviding English language

Lt. Col. Karl D. Bopp, Army Field Support Battalion-Northeast Asia commander, arm wrestleswith a couple of the boys of Chun-Gwang Orphanage. AFSB-NEA and the orphanage enteredinto a formal agreement that will provide some much-needed support, including weeklyconversational English language sessions, for the children.

instruction, along with snack andclothing donations and visits to CampCarroll.”

After the formal agreement signing,Bopp and Jang cut a ceremonial cakethat was shared, along with othersnacks and drinks, by those inattendance. This was the first ofmany planned events. Bopp said that,besides the weekly English sessions,

the battalion plans to bring donatedsnacks to the orphanage monthly andto prepare and share a meal with thechildren and staff every other month.

This is the first time the orphanagehas been involved in an agreement likethis, according to Jang, who has beenthe president since 1994.

“I consider it a great honor tohave these special guests and thank

God for this precious time,” Jangsaid. “I believe our children nowhave a brilliant future with the helpthis agreement provides. There are alot of people in this world, but weare here together to set up a sisterlyrelationship. We have had personalvisits and help before, from time totime, but this is our first formalrelationship with an organization.The children were really excited thatthey received a visit from theAmericans.”

Once the children were througheating, so were the folks from AFSB-NEA … whether they were reallydone or not. Curious about their newfriends, through both broken Englishand Korean the children askedquestions, arm-wrestled and practicedwhat English they did know.

“Although we provide differentclasses and activities such as music,math and reading, we haven’t hadformal English classes yet,” said LeeJae-suk, the chief teacher at theorphanage. “With this U.S. Armyrelationship, I believe it will be a bighelp for our children when they arestudying English.”

(Editor’s Note: Kim Jin-yeong,Public Affairs Office intern fromKyungpook National University,contributed to this story.)

STEVEN HOOVER

Unit to provideEnglish lessons,support to kids

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Clear It OutClear It OutClear It OutClear It OutClear It Out

Yoo Jae-sung, 188th Military Police Company, clears the ball under pressure from Kim Ki-yeob, 501st Sustainment Brigade, asteammate Jung Hoi-hyun assists during a preliminary game Sept. 29 at the Area IV Soccer Championships on Camp Walker’s KellyField. The Area IV Support Activity team took first place, while 501st SBDE finished second in the Sept. 28 – 30 tournament. Bothteams will advance to the 8th Army Soccer Tournament to be held Oct. 26 – 28 at Yongsan Garrison.

GALEN PUTNAM

NEWS & NOTESNEWS & NOTESNEWS & NOTESNEWS & NOTESNEWS & NOTESCommunity Worship

Service SlatedAn Area IV Community WorshipService entitled “Unity in theCommunity,” is scheduled for 11 a.m.Oct. 29 at the Camp Henry Theater.This service is open to the communityand will feature a combined choir. Forinformation, call 764-4498.

Basketball LeaguesNow Forming

Registration for the 2006-07 Area IVcompany-level and over-33 basketballleagues are now being accepted at KellyFitness Center on Camp Walker or atthe Camp Carroll Fitness Center. Leagueplay begins Oct. 24. For information,call 765-8287 at Camp Carroll, or 764-4225/5217 at Camp Walker.

Area IV Post BasketballAnyone interested in playing on the

Area IV Men’s or Women’s PostBasketball teams should sign up atKelly Fitness Center on Camp Walkeror at the Camp Carroll Fitness Center.Coaches are also needed. Forinformation, call Neal Fleisher at 764-4800, or Carlos Algarin at 765-8118.

Free Kendo & SippalgiStick Fighting Classes

Free Kendo & Sippalgi Stick FightingClasses are offered at Kelly FitnessCenter on Camp Walker. Forinformation, call 764-4800/4225.

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