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Area IV Soldierstackle lanes training

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WARRIOR BASE Prepare to lift! Lift!

On that command, four Soldiers struggled to lift

and carry the casualty, crawling under barbed wire

and over muddy ground. No matter how difficult

the obstacle, the medics were determined to carrythe casualty to safety.

The 151 candidates who arrived at Warrior Base

May 9 had four days of preparation and then were

tested to earn the Expert Field Medical Badge, one

of the most difficult tests in the U.S. Army, from

May 14 to May 19.

The EFMB test had been held every October upuntil last year. The new EFMB test starting this year

is being held in May in order to provide the

participating Soldiers with a better training

environment.

It was thought that when done in October, there

would be many newcomers with insufficient

experience, said Maj. Douglas McKnight, 2ndInfantry Division Surgeons Office. So it was moved

to May, by then the Soldiers would have enough time

to practice. Also, better environment could beprovided due to nice weather.

The participants were tasked with eight missions

including land navigation, emergency medicaltreatment, evacuation, common skills tasks, litter

obstacle course, written test and 12-mile road march.

From the eight missions, participants could choose

five to practice during the preparation period. Divided

into six platoons, they were briefed about the coming

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PHOTOSBY YU HU SON

By Pfc. Lee Seung HyubSecond Infantry Division Public Affairs

See EFMB,EFMB,EFMB,EFMB,EFMB, Page 4

Soldiers move under barbed wire and through the mud to dodge bullets and get to safety during testing for the Expert FieldMedical Badge at Warrior Base May 14-19.

tasks. Through this process, they were able to knowwhat they needed.

Despite the time to prepare beforehand, the EFMB

test was a big challenge for the participants. To

successfully pass the litter obstacle course, which is

most challenging in physical terms, one would have to

find the muscle strength that he or she did not even

know he or she had, said Staff Sgt. Kirk Scott, oneof the cadre at the litter obstacle course. Staying

active at this kind of obstacle is most difficult for the

Soldiers.

The litter obstacle course is accomplished when

four Soldiers evacuate a casualty through the

obstacles together. The Soldiers went down the hillwith the casualty fixed to the litter, made their way

through narrow stairs and rested for a while in front

of a big wall. Because it was assumed to be a war

situation, the Soldiers stood fast with their personal

weapons even during the break.

After the brief rest, the Soldiers climbed the wall by

twos. Then, in order to pass through the trench wherewater came up to their knees, they lifted the litter

above their heads.

At the final spot of the litter obstacle course werewaiting barbed wires and mud. As one team of medics

passed under the barbed wire crawling on mud, they

became one and finally got through after moving 20

times, little by little. Then they went up the hill tosuccessfully evacuate the casualty to the waiting

vehicle.

SEOUL Common Access Card Cryptographic

Logon becomes a reality for all Areas on the Korean

peninsula by June 30.

On that date all CAC eligible personnel will requirea CAC to logon to government information systems.

All others without CAC eligibility will continue to use

username and password until the Department of the

Army develops a solution for this user group. Outlook

Web Access will remain available for e-mail with

username and password until further notice. The

Department of the Army is still working the solutionfor this capability.

As part of a phased CCL implementation for Army

in Korea, Area III & IV users are now required to

logon using CAC. Area I users including 2nd Infantry

Division will receive a message from the Theater

Network Operation and Security Center the first week

of June, announcing CAC logon enforcement thefollowing day.

Once Area I & 2ID users are successfully migrated

Area II users will receive the same CAC message to

advise mandatory logon enforcement.

As of May 25, approximately 80 percent of CAC

holders in Korea Active Directory have been CAC

enabled and are now ready to logon using CAC.If you cannot logon using your CAC, check with

your unit Information Management Officer. The unit

IMO will assist you in getting your account CAC Logon

enabled. Once you are CAC logon enabled, make a

habit of logging on with CAC as it will become the

only option as it will be enforced during month ofJune.

If you access Department of Defense/Army

information systems and are not entitled to have a

CAC, provide your account information to your unit

IMO to be temporarily exempt from CAC logon.

Security requirements on workstations in association

with CCL strengthen when Korea Active Directoryapplies CAC mandatory logon policy. This means all

workstations unless identified and reported for

exemption will require CAC logon. So, it is important

for IMOs identify and report information on

workstations that are assigned to or utilized by

personnel who are not CAC eligible.

As the CAC requirement has grown nearer, manyquestions have arisen concerning the processes and

CAC logon

becomes realityin Korea June 30Special to The Morning Calm Weekly

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In January and February 2006,

servicemembers throughout Korea

participated in the OCONUS Cost

of Living Allowance Survey. Theresults of the survey demonstrated

that while the cost of goods and

services in Korea

increased during the

preceding 12 months,

the cost of comparable

goods and services inCONUS increased at an

even greater rate during the

same time period.

The significant point is that

even though prices in Korea

remain higher than prices in

CONUS, the difference betweenthe two is smaller today than it

was a year ago. Because COLA is

intended to compensate for thecost differences between Korea

and CONUS, the Department of

Defense will, in accordance with

law and DoD regulations, adjustour COLA which will result in an

overall decrease.

This fall, servicemembers in

Korea will see a downward

adjustment in their COLA

authorization. The COLA

adjustment will vary based on duty

location, with the smallest

decrease in Seoul (10 percent) and

the largest in Daegu (16.7percent). To lessen the

financial impact on

servicemembers and

their families, these

adjustments will occur in

two phases: half Oct. 1

and half Nov. 1.The purpose of this

message is threefold: first, to

inform all of our servicemembers

of the COLA adjustment so that

they are aware of and can plan for

the upcoming adjustment in totalpay; second, to explain what

COLA is; and third, to explain thecritical role surveys play in

ensuring our servicemembers

receive the right amount of COLA.

The bottom line is that COLA

improves the quality of life of ourservicemembers and their families

by adding dollars to their take-

home pay each month. COLA is a

non-taxable allowance designed to

strengthen our servicemembers

purchasing power by

compensating them for the

difference between the cost of

living in Korea and the cost ofliving in CONUS. To determine

the appropriate amount of COLA,

DoD regularly conducts surveys

in Korea and in CONUS to

compare the costs of common

goods and services purchased off

post. DoD then uses the results ofthese surveys as one set of

criteria to set the COLA for each

Korea location.

Several factors impact our

COLA rate. These factors include

the Korean Won exchange rate,servicemember and family

member shopping patterns, pricesof items throughout our

communities, duty location and

accompanied status.

Surveys are the regulatory

tools used to determine shoppingpatterns and prices in

communities, and to ensure

COLA is set at levels authorized

by law. The survey results

establish the index that indicateshow much COLA is paid. Through

your leadership and engagement,13,045 people responded to the

online survey, reporting what they

buy and where they buy it. This

was a tremendous response.

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

commander

See Bell,Bell,Bell,Bell,Bell, Page 3

As we approach the summerseason in the Republic of

Korea, it is critical to emphasize the

importance of safety standards and their impact on

the safety and well being of Soldiers, sailors,

airmen, Marines, civilians, family members and ourKorean neighbors.

In accordance with the USFK commanders

safety program, law enforcement personnel

across the peninsula will be emphasizing vehicle

and traffic safety related regulations.

Some of the most common traffic laws thatare broken and can cause serious injuries or

fatalities are ones that are easy to violate but can

be easily prevented:

! Seatbelt use is mandatory, in POVs and GOVs,

both on and off base. The first instinct uponsitting in a vehicle should be to buckle up. The

Click it or Ticket campaign is running inseveral areas across the peninsula throughout

June, and military aolice in Yongsan alone have

MPs enforc ing summer safety standardsMPs enforc ing summer safety standardsMPs enforc ing summer safety standardsMPs enforc ing summer safety standardsMPs enforc ing summer safety standardsBy Lt. Col. Andre CurryUSFKProvost Marshal s Office

already issued over 100 tickets to violators in less

than a week.

It is also the responsibility of the driver of thevehicle to ensure passengers are using seatbelts

and appropriate child safety restraints.

! The use of a cell phone while driving is also a

law that is commonly violated. Using a cell phone

while operating a motor vehicle can distract the

driver and result in accidents involving motor

vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians. Not only doesusing a cell phone distract the driver, it takes away

the drivers ability to have both hands on the wheel

to make sudden corrections to avoid accidents.

If a phone call is critical or an emergency,

completely pull over to the side of the road in a

safe place to use a cell phone, or return the callwhen you have arrived at your destination. In

addition to the distractions of cell phones, drivers

must not use commercial headsets or earplugradios, and caution should be used if eating or

smoking while driving.

! The importance of motorcycle/moped safety

cannot be emphasized enough. The nice summer

weather entices motorcycle riders to take bikes

back and forth to work and on trips to enjoy the

Korea peninsula.Motorcycle riders, whether on or off post,

need to ensure they are following the appropriate

speed limits and wear the mandated safety

equipment to include a helmet, gloves, boots,long sleeves and a reflective vest. Motorcycle

accidents are one of the leading causes of serious

injuries and death to service members.

! The fair weather is also great bicycle riding and

jogging weather. Bicyclists are required to wear a

helmet and reflective vest while riding on post,

whether in uniform or not. It is also a good practicefor bicyclists to walk their bikes across crosswalks,

not ride them. Joggers must wear reflective vests to

ensure passing vehicles can see them.

Both bicyclists and joggers are not allowed to

use MP3 players or music devices in order thatthey can hear oncoming traffic and are aware of

their surroundings.(Editors Note: Lt. Col. Andre Curry is the

deputy provost marshal for USFK.)


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IG Positions Available

The United States Forces Korea and

Eighth Army Inspector Generals

Office is looking for officers and

NCOs who desire to become

inspectors general in Area II. Soldiersin the rank of major (branch

immaterial) and Sgt. 1st Class (MOS

42A/42L and 92Y) are sought to serve

as inspectors general. There is also

an opening for an IG position in the

rank of captain at Camp Humphreys.

For information, call Lt. Col. Levern

Eady, deputy inspector general for

USFK and Eighth Army Inspector

Generals Office at 725-6739.

Warrant Officer

Recruiting Team Visits

A Warrant Officer Recruiting Team

will brief on qualifications and

application procedures for becomingU.S. Army warrant officers. June 12

thru 24, the team will visit Yongsan

Garrison and camps Humphreys,

Carroll and Henry. For information on

Henry or Carroll, call 768-7154; on

Yongsan Garrison, call 724-6330; and

at Humphreys, call 753-7598.

Junior Golf Instruction

Offered at Sung Nam

Sung Nam Golf Course has

announced their Junior Golf

Instruction Program for Summer 2006.

The program is open to junior golfers

and those interested in learning the

game from ages 7 to 17. Instruction

times and dates are 9 to 11 a.m. each

day, June 26-30. The location is

Yongsan Driving Range (June 26 and

27) and Sung Nam Golf Course (June

28-30).

The instructors are all Class A

members of the PGA of America and

equipment will be provided to those

without. The program is offered at no

charge. For information, call Jim Shaw,

PGA, Sung Nam GC assistant general

manager, at 736-3483.

Area II Pool League

The Area II Pool League is seeking

new members. The group meets at

7 p.m. each Tuesday at the MainPost Club, Harveys Lounge and the

Navy Club -- a l l on Yongsan

Garrison.

Membership is open to any ID

cardholders , family members ,

retirees, Department of Defense

c iv i l i ans o r con t rac to rs and

individuals sponsored by ID

cardholders. for information, call

Brent Abare at 723-3691 or e-mail

[email protected].

Army Birthday 5K Run

Eighth U.S. Army wll sponsore a 5K

run in celebration of the Armys

231st birthday. The event will beginat Collier Field House, Yongsan

Garrison, June 16. Registration will

take place 7:30-8:30 a.m., with the

race beginning at 9 a.m. Road guard

ves ts are required for a l l

participants. Free T-shirts will be

awarded to the first 300 finishers.

By Senior Airman Stephen Collier

8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

CAMP CASEY There is an old

saying Like father like son. There is afather and son in 2nd Infantry Division

that this applies to exactly.

In 2nd Battalion, 9th Ifantry, there

are two Todd Michael Shepherds onduty. One, the father, is a first

sergeant and his son is a sergeant.

Their Army life in the same

battalion started in May 2004. The

father, who came to Korea in August

2003, got a call from his son who

was in Advanced Individual Training.His son informed him that he was

going to be stationed in Korea.

Because of his sons Military

Occupational Specialty he knew thathis son was coming to Camp Casey.

I was glad to hear that my son

was coming to Korea, said 1st Sgt.Shepherd. I could guide my son to

do the right thing at his first duty

station.

Since I knew I was going to

Korea where my father was on duty,

there was nothing to worry about,

said Sgt. Shepherd.Although they knew they were

both going to be

stationed at Camp

Casey, they didnt

know that they

were going to beworking togetherin the same

battalion.

Since they started Army life

together in the same battalion, they

Family Affair

Father and son share Korean experienceBy Pfc. Lee Seung Hyub

Second Infantry Division Public Affairs

First Sgt. Todd Michael Shepherd and Sgt. Todd Michael Shepherd II pose in front of 2/9headquarters. Both father and son are stationed together in the same battalion.

experienced unique events.Shepherd promoted his son three

times from private first class to

sergeant. Moreover Shepherd II

returned the favor, promoting his

father to first sergeant.

I think this situation is very

unique in the Army, Shepherd said.Im very happy

because I have my

son to talk to

about the Army

life in Korea aftermy retirement.

He alwayslooks after me and makes sure that

Im doing the right thing, Shepherd

II said. Not to disappoint my father

I could always push my self more,and the best thing is I have a very

close person to ask.

Since two family members are

stationed together, they had a couple

of chances to bring the rest of their

family to Korea. My wife came to

Korea July 2005 and we couldspend time together, Shepherd said.

If I went to another place, I

would have missed my family a lot,

said Shepherd II. But Im with my

father. We eat dinner and go shoppingtogether. I feel like Im home.

We can make friendseverywhere, but they cant be my

family. There is nothing like a

family, added the older Shepherd.

PFC. LEE SEUNG HYUB

We can make friends

everywhere but they cant be my

family.1st Sgt. T1st Sgt. T1st Sgt. T1st Sgt. T1st Sgt. Todd Michael Shepherdodd Michael Shepherdodd Michael Shepherdodd Michael Shepherdodd Michael Shepherd

B e l lB e l lB e l lB e l lBe l l from Page 2Appointed representatives from the community then

collected prices at locations from the survey to

establish price levels in each community. These price

levels are then compared against CONUS price levels

of similar goods and services for military families.

The COLA compensates servicemembers for the

difference in these price levels.Servicemembers can look up their COLA rate at

https://sercureapp2.hqdalpentagon.mil/perdiem/ocform/

html. A decrease in COLA indicates that the gap between

CONUS and OCONUS prices has narrowed. In this

instance this does not mean that prices in Korea have

declined, but that they increased at a slower rate than

the prices in the United States.More information about COLA and the changes

can be found at https://

secureapp2.hqda.pentagon.mil/perdiem. Clicking

on Overseas COLA, and again on COLA

INDEXES will lead to the published index rates.

The Korean Won exchange rate also affects

the servicemembers purchasing power for the

portion of shopping conducted off post.Consequently, the exchange rate is reviewed twice

each month to ensure that COLA retains its intended

level of purchasing power. Changes in the exchange

rate drive adjustments in COLA. When the won

strengthens, it lessens the purchasing power of thedollar and could drive an increase in COLA.

Correspondingly, when the won weakens, it

increases the purchasing power of the dollar and

could drive a decrease in COLA. That is why we see

continuous and periodic changes to our COLA

throughout the year.

It is important that we get the word out now to all

Soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines, so they can

plan for this adjustment in total pay. We will

continue to conduct surveys required by regulationto ensure DoD implements COLA adjustments fairly

and properly.

Leaders must continue to emphasize the importance

of COLA surveys throughout their organizations.

Supporting these surveys is the only way to ensure that

our military personnel continue to get the COLA they

need and so richly deserve.We will ensure that you

know and have an opportunity

to participate in the next

round of surveys. Only

through your participation can

we ensure that our

servicemembers and families

receive the maximum amountof COLA authorized by law and regulation.

For information about COLA in Korea, call the

Finance Policy Division of the 175th Financial

Management Center at 725-3201. Questions may also

be submitted by e-mail [email protected], or through the

organizations Web site, at http://

175fincom.korea.army.mil.

Only through your

participation can we ensure

that our servicemembers and

families receive the

maximum amount of

COLA.


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from Page 3EFMBEFMBEFMBEFMBEFMBThe moment I finished up the

course, I was lost for words with joy

and fulfillment, said Spc. Daniel

Realini, 702d Brigade Support Battalion.

The barbed wire was the hardest part.

It was physically challenging but EMTwas the most challenging of all the

EFMB missions because I had to pay

attention to every little detail.

They accomplished an enormous

mission, said Sgt. James Greene, 168th

Medical Battalion. Given that this was

their first try, they accomplished it in 52minutes out of [the allowed] 60 minutes.

It seemed that resting in the trench whileholding onto the casualty was their critical

moment.

The EFMB test is composed of not only

the 151 candidates spirit and effort, but

also twice as many support Soldiers. Thesupport Soldiers arrived before the

participants to set up the training site, to

play the roles of casualties, to do site

maintenance, and to support everything

else so that testing went smoothly.

Being given the opportunity to guidethe participants is meaningful, Greene

said. I feel as if I am winning the EFMB

Soldiers hoist a casualty over an obstacle, an event that requires teamwork.PHOTOSBY YU HU SON

when I watch them understand the

missions and get closer to the badge

through my guidance.

Of the 151 Soldiers that started the

journey, 19 earned the coveted badge.

A team of medics carry a casualty uphill to avehicle during Expert Field Medical Badgetesting.

CA CCA CCA CCA CCA C from Page 1i ts requirements . Following are

some of the most frequently asked

questions:Q: I do not have a Common

Access Card. Can I still access

government computer systems?

A: If you are not entitled to have

CAC, you will be allowed to use your

UserID and password to log onto

au thor ized sys tems . I f you areel ig ible for CAC but have not

processed to obtain one, you will not

be exempted from mandatory CAC

logon and you should proceed to get

one.Q: When do I start logging

onto my computer using my CAC

and Persona l Ident i f i ca t ion

Number?

A: You should be abl e to log onto

your computer using your CAC as

soon as your account has been

prov is ioned . Bo th UserID/

password-based logon and CAC

logon capability will coexist untilmandatory CAC login is applied to

your workstation during the month

of June in which time you must

use your CAC to log in.Q: I forgot my PIN. How do I

recover my PIN?

A: If you do not know your PIN,go to your Area DOIMs CPR

office.

Resetting your PIN takes only

60-90 seconds, and you will be on

your way.

Q: How do I check i f mycomputer is properly set up for

CAC login and PKI certificates

are published to Global Address

List?

A: Contact your unit Information

Management Officer.

For information regarding thisprocess, contact individual unit IMOs.


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2006 Warrior Division

Bowling Championship

The 2006 Warrior Division Bowling

Championship will be held at Camp RedCloud bowling Center Sept. 26 - 28. Each

enclave within 2ID, or Area I, isauthorized to enter 14 men and fourwomen. The event is open to active-duty personnel only. A pre-

championship meeting will beconducted at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 26 at CRCBowling Center. All participants must

be present and ready to bowl at thistime. For information, call HenriLeBorgne at 732-6276, or e-mail [email protected]; orcontact Kim Pok Man, 732-6927, or e-mail: [email protected].


Boxing Championship

The 2006 Warrior Division Boxing

Championship will be held at HansonField House, Camp Casey Sept. 20-22.It is open to active-duty U.S. militaryand Korean Augmentation to the U.S.Army personnel stationed in Warrior

Country. Those desiring to participateshould apply through their respectiveenclave sports director no later than

Sept. 19. Medical exams and weigh-inswill be conducted between 10 and 11:30a.m. each day of competition at Hanson

Field House, Camp Casey. A briefing forthe boxers will be conducted at 1 p.m.on the first day of the competition. Thedrawing for the bracket will be held atthat time. Competition will begin at 6

p.m. each day.


Wrestling Championship

Set for September

The 2006 Warrior Division WrestlingChampionship will be held at CareyPhysical Fitness Center, Camp CaseySept. 30. This championship is open toactive-duty U.S. military and KATUSA

personnel stationed in Warrior Country.Personnel desiring to participate shouldapply through their respective garrison

sports director no later than Sept. 28.Medical exams and weigh-ins will beconducted between 10 and 11:30 a.m.Sept. 30., at Carey Physical Fitness

Center. A tournament briefing will beconducted at 1 p.m. and competition will

begin at 1:30 p.m. Attendance at thetournament briefing is mandatory for allparticipants and coaches.

Texas Holdem

Tournament Scheduled

Calling all poker fans! Round four of theTexas Holdem Series will be playedJune 24-25 at Camp Red Clouds

Mitchells Club. Sign-up now atwww.crcmwr.com.

Today Last Dayfor Term V Registration

Today is the last day to sign up for termV classes of University of Marylandand Central Texas College that will beconducted from June 5 to July 29 at 6 to9 p.m. Be sure to pick up yourGoArmyED Enrollment Procedurehandout at the Camp Red Cloud

Education Center. For informatoin onclasses, contact your camp ed center.

Community recognizes volunteers

JIM CUNNINGHAM

Cindy Newton, wife of Col. Forrest Newton, Area I commander, gives the welcoming address at Area I community awards luncheon.

By Jim CunninghamArea I Public Affairs

E-mail [email protected]

CAMP CASEY May 23 was a

very special day in Area I. The

Area I community gave recognition

and awards to more than 30

Soldiers and civi l ians and four

units.

J o h n G u n t e r w a s a w a rd e d

Volun teer o f the Quar te r and

Volunteer of the Year for his work

with the USO. The Fires Brigade

was awarded Unit of the Quarter

fo r t h e i r w o rk w i t h t h e I s a a c

House, an orphanage in Uijeongbu.

The 2/9th Infantry Battalion

was awarded the

Unit of the Year

fo r t h e i r w o rk

with the AeshinOrphanage and

Shalom House in

Dongducheon.

The occas ion

was the quarterly

awards fo r vo lun teers . In her

remarks, Newton said volunteering often

takes a great deal of effort and

dedication.

You should look at volunteer

jobs as i f you were runn ing a

marathon, said Cindy Newton,

guest speaker at the luncheon and

w i fe o f C o l . F o r r e s t N e w t o n ,commander of Area I.

You are standing at the start,

go t your t enn is shoes and the

correct PT clothes, ready to run.

The gun sounds and you take off

like a shot. With each mile, as with

each volunteer job you do, you take

on a little more confidence, a little

more of a steady pace and a little

more determination to make it to

the f in i sh l ine , to f in i sh the

volunteer task you started.

Not a l l mara thons and

volunteer jobs are easy, she said.

They sometimes take a toll on

you. That stabbing pain in your side

is a reminder of just how hard

running can be. Volunteering is

sometimes hard.

You are constant ly in action on

this peninsula. Taking time from

your everyday busy schedules is

not easy. But as you well know, the

exhilaration

of how you

fee l when

the run i sover and

the job i s

finished is

one of the

m o s t

powerful emotions you can ever

experience.

She shou ld know a l l abou t

volunteering.

M y h u s b a n d a n d I w e r e

s ta t ioned in Daegu in the l a te

1 9 9 0 s . I h a d t h e p r i v i l e g e o f

being the president of the Daegu

In t e rn a t i o n a l W o m e n sAssoc ia t ion . One o f ou r t asks

w a s t o s u p p o r t o n e o f t h e

religious missions in the middle

of the city.

We had collect ed quite a bit of

money and with this money we

h a d p u r c h a s e d i t e m s f o r t h e

sisters pharmacy. The sisters of

this mission served lunch every

d a y t o p e o p l e w h o o t h e rw i s e

would eat nothing for the day.

We always gave money to our

Korean associate who would in

turn hand the money over to the

sisters. We were invited to come

and visit this mission. So, we put

our suits and high heels on and

t rave led downtown . News had

spread that we were coming to

v i s i t . By the t ime we ar r ived ,

there were about 50 to 75 people

who were there for their dai ly

meal.

She was stunned.

I saw people with no hair, no

sight, and no legs, Newton said.

None of them were there to beg.They were only there to thank us.

We never wore su i t s and h igh

heels to that mission again. Jeans

a n d t e n n i s s h o e s b e c a m e t h e

norm. Posi t ive begets posi t ive,

begets more positive.

The stories accompanying the

l i s t o f nominees were no les s

t o u c h i n g . T h e v o l u n t e e r s h a d

totaled more than 105 days of

solid volunteer work.

You are people wit h integrity,

N e w t o n s a i d . W h e t h e r y o u

realize it or not, other people arewatching you. The people who

w a t c h y o u a r e v e r y m u c h

inspired. They want to jump on

the band wagon and catch a little

of what you have.

I saw people with no hair, no

sight and no legs. None of themwere there to beg. They were

only there to thank us.Cindy Newton,Cindy Newton,Cindy Newton,Cindy Newton,Cindy Newton,

wife of Col. Forrest Newton, Area I commanderwife of Col. Forrest Newton, Area I commanderwife of Col. Forrest Newton, Area I commanderwife of Col. Forrest Newton, Area I commanderwife of Col. Forrest Newton, Area I commander


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JIM CUNNINGHAM

Lots of ethnic food was available and served by the ladies of CRC, many of whom were dressedin traditional dress of their country of origin.

Asian Pacific heritagecelebrated at Red CloudBy Jim Cunningham

Area I Public Affairs

The Intensity Band played everyones favorite tunes from the Philippines.

Breaking NewGround in Area I

MARGARET BANISH-DONALDSON

CAMP RED CLOUDIn June 1977,Congress passed a bill to proclaim 10

days of May as Asian/Pacific HeritageWeek. A year later in October 1978,President Jimmy Carter signed a JointResolution designating the annual

celebration. In May 1990, the holidaywas expanded further when PresidentGeorge H.W. Bush designated May tobe Asian Pacific American Heritage

Month.Our celebration today is for the

contributions to our society that AsianPacific Americans have made, said Lt.

Col. Mark Johnson, director of the 2ndInfantry Division EO office at Camp RedCloud. We have brought all the forcesto bear to give this celebration its muchdeserved significance. We have Morale,Welfare and Recreation here with the liveband, Intensity, Better Opportunitiesfor Single and unaccompanied Soldiersand Army Community Services broughtbarbecue. Also, we had support from theInternational Christian School, thatbrought more than 70 middle schoolstudents to help with things.

The opening welcome was given byCol. Forrest Newton, commander ofArea I, and followed by a Hawaiian

ukulele demonstration.

Lots of ethnic food was available andserved by the ladies of CRC, many ofwhom were dressed in traditional dress

of their country of origin.We donated a lot of the Filipino food

you see here being served by these ladiesdressed in there traditional Asian dress,said John Antes, MWR entertainmentdirector.

Korean folk music, Asian cultureexhibits and demonstrations of martial

arts rounded out the celebration.We served roast pig, Filipino food,

and Samoan, Korean, and Hawaiian foodtoo, Johnson said.

The month of May was chosen to

commemorate the immigration of thefirst Japanese to the United States May7, 1843, and to mark the anniversary ofthe completion of the transcontinentalrailroad May 10, 1869. The majority ofthe workers who laid the tracks were

Chinese immigrants.

Asian Pacific American HeritageMonth is celebrated with communityfestivals, government-sponsoredactivities and educational activities forstudents. This years theme is Freedomfor All A Nation We Call Our Own.

(from right) Hugh Benner, chief, supply and servicesdivision, Area I Directorate of Logistics, gives a tour May23 of Camp Stanleys warehouse operations to Davis

Tindoll, KORO deputy director, Olivette Hooks, chief oflogistics, Korea Region Office, and other Area II, III andIV DOL and Directorate of Public Works representatives.Before the tour, Benner also presented a briefing on theDOL supply operation and the consolidation initiative toprovide improved management controls of allsustainment, restoration and modernization stock items.


Lanes TrainingLanes TrainingLanes TrainingLanes TrainingLanes Training

JIM CUNNINGHAM

Youngsters practice their form in anticipation of the Childrens Bowling League, set to beign play May 27 at Camp Red Cloud.More than 20 children signed up to participate. The league is sponsored in part by the Army Community Services and MWRsCRC bowling alley.


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An honor guard member and softball teams salute May 26during the opening ceremony.

Sangji University Softball Pitcher Choi So-ra throws the ballduring a game against the Kadena Falcons May 26.

18th Medical Commands Kerry McKinley takes a swing during a match againstthe American Legion softball team May 26.

The American Legions Javier Farrar rounds the bases after a hit during the May 26 game against 18th MEDCOM.

Heather Kinzey (left) and Nicole Garcia (right) of the YongsanSoftball team, root for their team May 26 at the softball field.

PHOTOS BY CPL. L EE YANG-WON

YONGSAN GARRISON Nearly 800 softball

players from across the Pacific, and as far away

as North Carolina, descended on Yongsans green

fields May 26 to start a 72-hour, slow-pitch softball

marathon.

The Pacific-wide Softball Tournament, now in

its 16th year at Yongsan, was disrupted by rain,

but still finished Monday.

In the mens tournament, The Guzzlers,

reigning champions from last year, once again

proved superior, leaving The Heat as runners-up.

Gyeongbok won the womans tournament,

with Busan as runners-up.It went great, said Area II Morale, Welfare and

Recreation Sports Director Bennie Jackson. The

weather was a setback, but we got around it.

Jackson said the tournament was scheduled to

end at 1 p.m. Monday, but it ended at 8 p.m.

The enthusiasm was definitely there, Jackson

said. Teams are already talking about signing up

for next year.

While it is too early to start registration for next

year, Jackson said they are already planning to make

it better.

We should be able get lighting for Field No. 5,

he said. That will help us play more night games.

Area II officials welcomed the 39 teams to the

tournament with an opening ceremony 8:30 a.m.May 26 at Lombardo Field.

A couple of years ago, a player hit a home run

and broke a window in our dental clinic across the

street there, Area II Commander Col. Ron

Stephens told the assembled teams. I believe that

player is here today.

One hand went up among the hundreds of players.

Stephens said the crowds were in store for some

great softball.

Before 1990, the Pacific-wide Softball

Tournament was held annually in the Philippines.

They called us and wanted us to keep it going,

Jackson said. Its been a very popular event.

Because the games are invitational, players and

teams also came from stateside installations, likeFort Bragg, N.C., Fort Lewis, Wash. and Peterson

Air Force Base, Colo.

Jackson said this year they saw the greatest

number of womens teams. Fourteen of the 39

teams were made up of women.

There were a lot of strong players out there

this year, Jackson said.


Yongsan team members congratulate eachother as they leave the field during an openingday game.


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10 The Morning Calm WeeklyArea IIJune 2, 2006http://area2.korea.army.milGirl Scouts sendcookies to troops

YONGSAN GARRISON While

the Girl Scout cookie season is over,

for many lucky U.S. troops inAfghanistan and Iraq, the eating has just

begun.

Yongsan Girl Scout Troop Studio 2Bdonated nearly 1,000 boxes of cookies

to Soldiers and civilians serving in

combat zones.

A group of scouts loaded 31 cases

at the Yongsan Post Office May 5.

Girl Scouts sold cookies this year from

Jan. 6 to Feb. 27. The scouts spentSaturdays selling the famous snack at

booths around Area II, and even as far

away as Camp Casey in Area I.

The girls decided to target cookie

distributions downrange to people who

have a connection to Korea.

Army Nurse 1st Lt. Shelby Mood isgetting several cases for his patients in

Afghanistan. Mood is the son of Seoul

American Middle School Principal

Darrell Mood.

Im enormously proud of my son

and what he is doing, Mood said.

Shelby Mood is a Seoul AmericanHigh School graduate.

Several Yongsan private

organizations purchased cookies as a

donation:! Yongsan Sergeants Major

Association donated 10 cases;

!Seoul Computer Club donated fivecases;

!An anonymous donor gave 50 cases.

The scouts said they were thankful to

the Areas I and II communities for the

success of this years campaign.

Area II Public Affairs

DAVID MCNALLY

Girl Scouts Jasmine Williams (left) and Rita Lott help load 31cases of cookies May 5 at theYongsan Post Office. The snacks are donations to troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Community members attend information briefingCommunity members attend information briefingCommunity members attend information briefingCommunity members attend information briefingCommunity members attend information briefingBy David McNally


YONGSAN GARRISON Area II officials met with

about 25 concerned community members May 26 to talkabout upcoming events.

The monthly Area II Information Meeting is held 9 a.m.on the last Tuesday of each month at the Army Community

Services building on South Post. Because of the training

holiday, officials rescheduled the May meeting.

The gathering brings together key community leaders to

help get the word out.Yongsan Main Exchange Manager Ken Limtiaco told

community members about a Fathers Day promotion from

the Army and Air Force Exchange Service.

The first 200 customers on Saturday, June 10 and 18

will receive a 50-minute phone card to call their dad on

Fathers Day, said Limtiaco.

Area II Civilian Personnel Advisory Center Director KenStark told the crowd about resume preparation classes June

14 at the CPAC.

Area II Morale, Welfare and Recreation Director Paul

Robinson said the community was planning a big bash forthe Fourth of July.

With monsoon season around the corner, Area II Directorof Public Works Col. Paul Legere warned Yongsan residents

about parking in flood-prone areas.

Area II Volunteer Coordinator Joseph Gall said there is a

new volunteer recognition program.

Volunteers with 50 hours of service will receive a pin,

Gall said. When a volunteer reaches 1,000 hours, theyre

DAVID MCNALLY

Yongsan Main Exchange Manager Ken Limtiaco tells the communityabout upcoming events May 26 at the Area II Information Meeting.

going to be put in for a Presidential Volunteer Award.

For the complete listing of Area II Information Meeting

notes, including event calendars for June and July, visit the

Area II Web site at http://area2.korea.army.mil.

During a question-and-answer session, several community

members brought up the topic of Yongsan youthskateboarding and proper safety gear use.

This is something we are addressing, said Area II

Commander Col. Ron Stephens. Parents need to get theirkids to understand the importance of proper safety gear.

Stephens said he makes on-the-spot corrections and

encouraged other community members to do the same.


Community Policing

The summer emphasis is community-based policing using DARE and bikepatrols. These patrols will be mobilethroughout community housing areas

from 11 a.m - 7 p.m. The mission is toimprove community relations andenforce regulations throughout theseareas. The patrols will also bemonitoring protective equipment forbicyclists, skateboarders and joggers.

Hole-in-One Event

Skilled putters who get three out offive balls in the hole will win a $100gift card. Putters who get two out offive balls in the hole will win a $50 giftcard. Try your luck or skill at the Armyand Air Force Exchange Service Hole-in-One Event from 2-4 p.m. Saturdayat the Yongsan Main Exchange.

Flea MarketUnder the overpass next to theYongsan Main Post Club is the placeto be 10 a.m. Saturday for a flea market.

Danny Byram Concert

Danny Byram will perform 6:30 p.m.Sunday at the South Post Chapel. Forinformation, call 011-9000-6064.

Culture Tour

K-16 Air Base and Moyer CommunityServices Center will offer a tour of theInsadong shopping district andChangdeok Palace. The tour starts10:30 a.m. June 17. Sign up at the theK-16 Community Activities Center, or

Moyer CSC.

Financial Management

There will be a free professionalfinancial management class offeredfrom 1-4:30 p.m. Wednesday andFriday at the Yongsan EducationCenter. For information, call 738-5028.

Bowling Clinic

There will be a middle school/teenbowling clinic from 3-5 p.m. July 3-7 atthe MP Bowling Center. Forinformation, call 738-4557.

Basic English Class

Learn basic English grammar 11 a.m. -

noon Tuesdays and Thursdays at theArmy Community Services OutreachCenter at Hannam Village. Forinformation, call 723-6810.

Computer Club to Meet

The next meeting for the SeoulComputer Club is 2-4 p.m. June 10 atthe Seoul USO at Camp Kim. The topicfor the meeting will be a demonstrationof Microsoft Producer. There will befree food and door prizes. Forinformation, e-mail [email protected].

Case Worker Needed

The Yongsan American Red Cross is

looking for a part-time, after-hourscase worker. Interested U.S. citizensmay apply for this paid position. Forinformation, call 738-3670.

Area II Web site

For up-to-date news and information,visit the Area II Web site at http://area2.korea.army.mil.


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YONGSAN GARRISON The

door to Yongsan Ceramics and Pottery

Shop is open wide to Area II community

members interested in making ceramicsor pottery.

Some people might consider it

difficult to make this kind of item, said

Yongsan Arts and Crafts Center

Manager Kim Jae-su. Its not as

difficult as you might expect. Once you

start learning the process, you can

figure out how enjoyable it is.Kim explained differences between

ceramics and pottery.

Ceramics are made from a liquid

mixture of finely divided clay and water

called, slip. Kim said. It is baked at a

lower temperature than pottery after being

glazed. Most customers make ceramicsfor the purpose of an ornament, like a

vase or flower pot.

Kim said about 200 molds are available

for customers.

In comparison with ceramics, pottery

making requires creativity and different

techniques.Pottery is made of clay on an

electronic wheel, Kim said. Customers

are able to make useful items like plates,

bowls and mugs in a variety of shapes.

The ceramics shop offers three

classes:

! Pottery making

! Art clay silver

YYYYYongsan Arongsan Arongsan Arongsan Arongsan Arts and Crafts and Crafts and Crafts and Crafts and Craf ts Center offers various programsts Center offers various programsts Center offers various programsts Center offers various programsts Center offers various programsBy Sgt. Seo Ki chulArea II Public Affairs

! Italian flower ceramics

The pottery-making class gives basic

skills for making pottery and is held noon- 2 p.m. and 3 - 5 p.m. every Wednesday

and Friday.

Kim said the art clay silver class teacheshow to make handmade jewelry 3 - 5 p.m.

every Tuesday.

Art clay silver is a pure metal powder

mixed with non-toxic binders and water,Kim said. When it is put into the kiln, the

binders burn away, leaving pure silver. It

can be added to a variety of media,

including glass, ceramics, porcelain and

polymer clay.

Customers can also learn how to make

handmade decorations out of ceramics inthe Italian flower ceramic class, held 11

a.m. 1 p.m. every Thursday.

One of the students, Kim Jung-sin said

she has been taking great pleasure in the

class for about two years.

I feel proud whenever I finish the

works for myself, Kim said. Imthinking I will pass them on to my

children.

Besides the classes, the workshop is

available daily for a small fee.

All the employees in the Arts and

Crafts Center are so experienced inmaking ceramics they can help

customers anytime, free of charge. Kim

Jae-su said.

The workshop use is free for Korean

Augmentation to the U.S. Army Soldiers.

Students also may use the facility for

educational purposes.The Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts

kids and Seoul American Elementary

School students often visit the facility

as a part of organizational activities, as

well as an art class. Kim said. They

get together and paint ceramics.

Kim said the ceramics shop is also aperfect place for Soldiers hoping to spend

more time with their family.

For information, call 738-4750.


A Yongsan artisan makes pottery at the Yongsan Arts and Crafts Center on South Post.PHOTOSBY SGT. SEO KI-CHUL

Pottery classes meet every Wednesday and

Friday for two sessions.


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Visit the Area II Web site for more

stories and community information:

http://area2.korea.army.mil

YONGSAN GARRISON

National Nutrition Month is in March,

but the 121st General Hospital offershealth and fitness classes throughout the

year.

The 121st General Hospital has a

nutrition and weight control program

called Weigh to Stay, aimed at Soldiers

who can use help with proper eating

and exercise habits.

A lot of the stuff we cover iscommon sense, especially when it

comes to exercise and physical

training, said Clinical Dietetics

Noncommissioned Officer-In-Charge

Sgt. Joel Diones. But, theres also a

lot of things you dont know, and thatswhat we try to go over in this class.

The course lasts three hours and is

presented by the Clinical Dietetics

Office at the 121st General Hospital. It

covers such important nutrition factors

as counting calories, the food guidepyramid and other common sense tips

for healthy eating.

Diones uses a new National Food andDrug Administration food guide

pyramid. The guide encourages a certain

amount of servings from each food

group, along with getting plenty ofexercise.

He said the most important

determining factor in whether or not

someone will lose weight is willpower.

No matter how much I go over all

this stuff in class, what it really comes

down to is your personal deter-mination, Diones said. Youve got to

want it bad enough.

He said there are any number of

reasons for wanting to keep your body

in good shape:

!Keeping your job in the military

!Energy and ability to do what you want

!Overall health and fitness

Just because youre in this class

doesnt mean were telling you not tohave french fries anymore, or anything

good like that, he said. Were just

saying you shouldnt overeat, and you

should try to modify your behavior to

make yourself feel better.

Behavior modification, eating less and

exercising more, are the keys to healthy

weight loss. Diones said the Army doesnot trust fad diets or dietary supplements

as shortcuts.

Think of your body as a car, and

your car needs a certain kind of gas to

run at its best, he said. You might lose

weight on fad diets, but it will only bewater or muscle weight and it might lead

to more problems later on.

Many Soldiers attending the class felt

it would do them good.

A lot of people dont realize how

many calories are in an alcoholicbeverage, and that its a good idea to

stop drinking just for that reason, said

Pfc. John Granger, 18th MedicalCommand. Fortunately, Ive already

started.

Even people who dont feel they are

terribly unhealthy should take the class,because it does a lot to contradict the

advertising you see for fatty foods and

bad things, said Spc. Jaquebouris

Hopson, 55th Maintenance Company.

A lot of Soldiers dont eat a good variety

of foods, but maybe if they learned

what was healthy, wed all do a lotbetter.

The next class will be June 14. For

information, call 737-5521.

By Sgt. Christopher Selmek


Soldiers learn to Weigh to Stay


Area II may confiscate skateboardsArea II may confiscate skateboardsArea II may confiscate skateboardsArea II may confiscate skateboardsArea II may confiscate skateboardsArea II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON Area

II officials released an enhanced safety

policy Wednesday designed to reinforce

the wear of proper safety gear.Community members will find most

of the policy the same; however, theupgraded policy adds a new provision

for the confiscation of equipment from

violators.

This should be a wake-up call for

chronic violators, said Area II Safety

Officer Jeff Hyska.

Military police will issue propertyvouchers when they confiscate

equipment from policy violaters, Hyska

said.

The new policy is directed at

skateboarders not using personal

protective equipment, he said. This

has been an ongoing issue in Area II.According to the command policy

letter, sponsors are responsible for the

conduct of their dependents and guests

while riding scooters, skateboards or

skates. Skaterboarders must use ahelmet and reflective vest.In addition to mandatory helmet

wear, skaters are encouraged to use

elbow and kneepads, Hyska said.

Youth Services has a limited amount

of safety equipment, available for daily

check-out.

Officials said skateboarders areencouraged to use the Morale Welfare

and Recreation Skate Park behind

Commiskeys.

Read the entire policy letter at http://

area2.korea.army.mil.

Violations should be reported to the

Military Police Desk at 724-3004.


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PCPCPCPCPCSing with foreign spouse can be lengthy processSing with foreign spouse can be lengthy processSing with foreign spouse can be lengthy processSing with foreign spouse can be lengthy processSing with foreign spouse can be lengthy processBy Capt. Patricia HinshawYongsan Legal Assistance Office

As we approach the summer PCS season, many

servicemembers and Department of Defense employees

will encounter challenges when trying to leave Koreawith their family.

Servicemembers who recently married a foreign

national or those who gave birth to/adopted a child inKorea need to remember there is additional paperwork

required for their family to legally enter the United

States. Planning ahead for these documents can save

you from the heartache of having to PCS without

your family.

If you married a foreign national while in Korea,

your spouse may not be eligible to travel to the UnitedStates with you when you depart Korea. Every

individual entering the United States needs to have a

visa, unless he/she is a U.S. citizen or resident alien.

Merely marrying a U.S. citizen does not automatically

give your foreign spouse the right to enter the United

States.The U.S. Department of State is responsible for

issuing entry visas to foreign nationals. They issue

two types of entry visas: Non-Immigrant Visas and

Immigrant Visas. Non-immigrant visa are for

temporary visitors and they are only valid for a brief

period of time. Immigrant visas (sometimes known

as green cards) are for people who want to work,

study, or live in the United States permanently.If you want your foreign spouse to live with you

in the United States during your next duty assignment,

you will need to apply for an immigrant visa. This is

a multi-agency process and can take several months

advance of your DEROS.

To apply for an immigrant visa while you are still

stationed in Korea, go to the U.S. Embassy in Seoul.

Applicants are seen by appointment only, 8 a.m. to

noon Monday through Friday. You can request an

appointment by e-mailing [email protected] begin the application process, you must first

file a petition with the Department of Homeland

Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service.

You will need to fill out a Form I-130, Petition for

Alien Relative. This form lists you as the sponsor

and the foreign spouse as the alien relative. Youcan download a Form I-130 from http://www.cis.gov.

Applicants stationed overseas will submit the

completed petition to CIS through the U.S. Embassy.

! Your petition will require the following items:

! Proof that the Sponsor is a U.S. citizen or legal

U.S. Resident Alien

! A copy of your marriage certificate/proof ofmarriage

! If either the sponsor or spouse was previously

married, proof that the prior marriage was terminated.! Passport size photos of the sponsor and the spouse

! Completed Forms G-325A, Biographic Information,

for both the sponsor and the spouse

! $190 processing feeIf CIS is considering approval of the petition, they

will notify the sponsor and send a packet listing the

documents that your foreign spouse must complete.

The next step to getting an immigrant visa is for your

spouse to set up an interview appointment at the U.S.

Embassy. Only the foreign spouse will need to attend

the interview. Your spouse will need to hand carrythe following documents to the interview:

! Biographic Information Form (DS-230)

! A valid passport

! Korean National Police Certificate

! Affidavit of Support (this usually requires a copy

of the sponsors tax returns)

! Medical exam! $380 Immigrant Visa Fee

Once the interviewer determines that your spouse

is a good candidate for residency, CIS will approve

the immigrant visa petition and will automatically

forward it to the State Departments National Visa

Center. If the sponsor is a U.S. citizen, an immigrant

visa number will usually be available within a fewdays. If the sponsor is a permanent resident rather

than a U.S. citizen, there may be a waiting period

before an immigrant visa number is available.

After the State Department notifies you that a visa

number has been issued, both the sponsor and spouse

will need to return to the U.S. Embassy to complete

processing of your spouses immigrant visa. Yourspouse will use the visa issued by the U.S. Embassy

and his/her foreign passport to enter the United States.Important Note: If you and your spouse have been

married less than two years, your spouse may only be

approved for conditional permanent resident status. This

limits his/her stay in the United States to two years and

will require additional paperwork after you arrive in theUnited States.

You must apply to change this status -- but not until

after your spouse has been in the United States at least

22 months. If you fail to file to remove your spouses

conditional status in time, it will result in termination of

his/her visa and possible deportation.

Call the Yongsan Legal Assistance Office at 738-6841 for assistance.


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Pursuit of whats new can mortgage our futureBy Chaplain (Col.) Gary K. Sexton18th Medical Command

A r e a I I W o r s h i p S e r v i c e sA r e a I I W o r s h i p S e r v i c e sA r e a I I W o r s h i p S e r v i c e sA r e a I I W o r s h i p S e r v i c e sA r e a I I W o r s h i p S e r v i c e s

Catholic Mass Sunday 8 a.m. South Post Chapel11:30 a.m. Memorial Chapel

Tuesday 12:05 p.m. 121 Hospital ChapelMon.-Wed.,

Thur.-Fri. 12:05p.m. Memorial ChapelSaturday 5 p.m. Memorial Chapel

Jewish Friday 6 p.m. South Post Chapel

Protestant ServicesEpiscopal Sunday 10 a.m. Memorial ChapelUnited Pentecostal Sunday 1:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel

Church of Christ Church InternationalSunday 2 p.m. South Post Chapel

Collective Sunday 8 a.m. Memorial Chapel

9:30 a.m. 121 Hospital Chapel9:30 a.m. Hannam Village Chapel

(Korean)10:30 a.m. K-16 CommunityChapel

11 a.m. Hannam Village Chapelnoon South Post Chapel

(Gospel)Collective Sunday 10 a.m. South Post Chapel

6 p.m. South Post Chapel

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

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

Lutheran Sunday 5 p.m. Memorial Chapel

Sunday 10 a.m. Mul tipurposeTraining Facili ty

Latter-Day Saints For information on services, call 738-3011

[email protected] or 738-3011Chaplain (Lt. Col.) James King

Chaplain (Maj.)Eric J. [email protected] 738-3009

Chaplain (Maj.)Samuel Cabrera

[email protected] 725-2955

A r e a I I C h a p l a i n sA r e a I I C h a p l a i n sA r e a I I C h a p l a i n sA r e a I I C h a p l a i n sA r e a I I C h a p l a i n s

Put off your old self, which belongs to your

former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful

desires, and be renewed in the spirit of your minds,and put on the new self, created after the likeness of

God in true righteousness and holiness.

Human beings are restless constantly on the

prowl for anything to take the edge off. Boredom,

tedium or apathy signal emotional dullness referred toas lives of quiet desperation. Life in the New

Millennium has already proven to be yet another

chapter of same-old, same-old for most.

Advertisers are counting on this stagnation of spirit;

it sells. They claim that happiness comes through

consumption. Our throwaway culture is founded on

the expectation that emotionally driven people seeksatisfaction for the hole in the soul through yet

garage sale phenomenon in our neighborhoods.

Massive credit card debt measures our shrunken

capacity for delayed gratification. Having something

new now is deemed worth the mortgaging of our

futures. Adults share the same tendencies as the littleones Christmas morning. Christmas supper is barely

finished when theyve abandoned their toys.

Addictions of various kinds promise more than they

can provide. Junkies crave change through means

destined to disappoint them. Nothing new truly comes

from putting ones self under the control of drugs,pornography, nicotine, alcohol, gambling and

promiscuity, eating or shopping. Each of these

appetites is a corruption of otherwise healthy

emotional needs.

In the above cited scripture passage, Paul gives

insights on how to truly experience newness in our

lives. Paul doesnt deal in symptoms but root causes.Our yearning for newness and new life is part of what

it means to be made in the image of God. Each of us

has pasts that trouble us our former manner of life.

The good news is that we dont have to get stuck

in the mire of our old selves. God is in the business

of transforming us through his love and mercy. Theresult is a sense of completeness and solidity.

Righteousness is that quality of life which is merely areflection of Gods dynamic presence in our

circumstances, thoughts, affections and decisions.

What it looks like is called holiness that is, a

life set apart for a greater purpose. To the degree

that we live beyond ourselves and for others, we

take on the freshness of spring. Gods witness to

his commitment is evidenced in the beauty of theseason. Brilliant cherry tree blossoms, budding

trees, the sound of birds and warmth of the

sunshine speak of where the real source of

newness comes from the one who renews us in

his love and grace.another purchase. This is a clue to the springtime


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By David McNallyArea II Public Affairs


Hundreds of Korean men and women

stood in regal colors May 7 to celebrate

an ancient rite on grounds once

traversed only by kings, queens andaristocrats.

The Jongmyo Royal Ancestral Rite is still a tradition

in modern Korea.Thousands of everyday Koreans gather to watch

an elaborate memorial service offered to royal

ancestors.

Canadian photographer Derek Winchester lives andworks in Suwon. He shoots Korean cultural events

as a hobby. Winchester said there was something

different about this one.

I feel like it was more real, like something that

has been done every year continuously and not

something read in a book, then recreated, he said.

Descendents from the Jeonju branch of the Leefamily perform the memorial each year on the first

Sunday of May. It is a ceremony to honor the familys

royal ancestors.

The Lee family once ruled the entire Koreanpeninsula. From the dynastys founding in 1392, to

its sunset in 1910, the Joseon royals set in motion a

culture and tradition that stands to this day.I think traditions are something that are cherished

in most cultures, and one thing that is really lacking in

the west, Winchester said. Traditions re-enforce a

feeling of identity in my opinion. It also defines what

the values of a particular culture are.

The rite consists of three parts. Participants usher

in the spirits of the dead, entertain them and send

them off.

During the ceremony, the spirits are offered wine.Lee family members burn incense, and offer the spirits

gifts. Red-robed musicians play traditional

instruments, while women in purple costumes dance

in synchronicity.

The Jongmyo Shrine in central Seoul is home to

the 49 spirit tablets of the Joseon Dynasty kingsand queens. The shrine has been site of this ceremony

for more than 600 years.

Although the Japanese banned the practice duringthe 1910-1945 occupation, and the early Republic of

Korea government also nixed the ceremony, an

historical preservation team called for the rites return

in 1969. By 1975, the Korean government fully backedthe ceremony by naming it Important Intangible

Cultural Property No. 56.

Near the end of the ceremony, participants bow to

the spirit tablets and offer solemn respect. Written

prayer papers are burned in a kiln. Soon, the ceremony

is over and the musicians and dancers depart.

Seoul Mayor Lee Myung-bak gave congratulatorywritten remarks on the opening of the ritual.

It is significant for Koreans because it takes up

an essential part of Korean traditional culture, he

wrote. We have placed special emphasis on strikinga right balance of modern and traditional aspects in

this vibrant city.

Lee said traditions make Seoul a unique city in itsown right.

I hope this reenactment will again remind us of

how important and valuable our traditional culture is.

PHOTOS BY DAVID MCNALLY

Descendents of the Jeonju Lee family perform rites to honor their ancestors May 7 in a ceremony the Korean government has declared an important intangible cultural property.

Red-robed musicians wait to play traditional music during theceremony.

Thousands of onlookers watch at the Jongmyo Shrine.

Participants re-enact the 600-year-old ceremony down to thefinest detail.

Koreans celebrate heritage, tradition

May 7 with elaborate ceremony


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BOSS Beach Blast

The Better Opportunities for Single and

unaccompanied Servicemembers

program is planning a weekend getaway

to the Song-Jung Beach Saturday and

Sunday. The two-day event will include

bodybuilding and karaoke competitions

as well as a barbecue and beach

activities.

The Beach Blast is just one of many

events organized by MWR, which give

single and unaccompanied

servicemembers the opportunity to

explore some parts of the country

beyond the gates. Contact local CACsor call 725-6070 for information.

10 Miler Set for Saturday

The 8th U.S. Army Ten Miler

Championships will take place

Saturday at the Camp Casey Carey

Fitness Center. Registration begins at

6:30 a.m. and competition starts at 7:45

a.m. This is the qualifying event for

the Mens & Womens active-duty

Army military teams that will represent

8th Army at the Army Ten Miler. Event

is sponsored by MWR. Call 732-6276

for information.

Win a Trip to the States

Participants may win a round-trip ticket

to the United States, or an LG laptop

computer, simply by registering in

MWRs RecTrac at any sports and

fitness, recreation center, arts & crafts

center or automotive skills center. For

information on RecTrac or the drawing,

call 723-3730.

Swim Instructor Sought

A Child and Youth Services swim

instructor is being sought for the

Yongsan area. The job is a NF-03

position with a salary ranging form 26K-

34K per year. Applicants must submit

resume and NAF application DA Forms

3433-1 and 3433-2. Additionally, local

applicants in Korea must complete a

Local Applicant Questionnaire.

Resumes may be sent via e-mail to

[email protected]. For

information, call 738-2311.

Junior Golf Instruction

Offered at Sung Nam

Sung Nam Golf Course has announced

their Junior Golf Instruction Program for

Summer 2006. The program is open to

junior golfers and those interested in

learning the game from ages 7 to 17.

Instruction times and dates are 9 to 11

a.m. each day, June 26-30. The location is

Yongsan Driving Range (June 26 and 27)and Sung Nam Golf Course (June 28-30).

The instructors are all Class A members

of the PGA of America and equipment

will be provided to those without. The

program is offered at no charge. For

information, call Jim Shaw, PGA, Sung

Nam GC assistant general manager, at

736-3483.

YEONCHEON Paleolithic Period

Festival was held in Jungokri, the

northern part of Gyeonggi-do May 4-

8. May 5, the 2nd Infantry DivisionBand and Republic of Korea Army 5th

Infantry Division Band joined the

celebration by holding a joint concert.

Due to the Change of Command

ceremony of Second Infantry Division

that morning, 2ID Band was scheduled

to perform in the afternoon.The sudden rain shower right before

the performance made many of the

people head home or inside while the

performance was to be held outside.

Despite the weather, the two bands

tuned in to play under 2ID Band

Commander, Chief Warrant Officer

Jeffrey Larson and ROKA 5ID BandCommander, 1st Lt. Choi Hyo Seok,

after a short 10-minute delay.

We are celebrating the community

event and also promoting ROK/U.S.

friendship, Choi said.

This concert has been going onfor five years, since 2001, and we

will entertain the crowd with music

from original sound tracks like

Disneys The Incredibles, and

modern music like West Side Story

and Korean Traditional songs like

SailorsSong and

Arirang,Choi said.

We

invited ROKA

5ID Band to

Camp RedCloud the other day and rehearsed by

sections and had lunch together, said

Staff Sgt. Jeremy Davis, 2ID Band

operating supervisor.

These Korean Soldiers come to

join the military band without anyexperience of playing any of the

instruments. Events like today will

help them improve their playing

skills, Davis said.

The rain shower lasted for about

half an hour, so the 2ID Bandmembers had to hop back on their

bus with their instruments so as not

to get them wet.

Staff Sgt. Terence Brown who

plays the French horn, said the

turnout would have been better if the

weather wouldhave been nice.

Last year atSoyo Mountain, it

was the cold

weather that was

bothering, but

today its the rain.But as long as it lets up, were

good, Brown said.

Its always good to play with

ROK Army fellow musicians,

Brown added. It builds good

2ID, ROK Army bands stage joint concertBy Pfc. Kim Sang PilSecond Infantry Division Public Affairs

community relations. We should domore of these.

Despite little experience before

joining the Army, ROKA 5th ID Band

Soldiers displayed impressive skills that

could also be told by their passionate

facial expressions.This is the 5th yearly event and its

first time for me to emcee an event this

big, said 2nd Lt. Yoo Seung Hyun, 5th

ID Band. I was a little nervous and did

not do a perfect job even though I

prepared for this as much as I could.

This is meaningful because it promotes[the] ROK/U.S. relationship.

I feel a whole lot different from lastyear when I participated, only in

preparing the event as a staff member,

said ROKA 5th ID Band, Cpl. Lee Eun

Sung who played the euphonium.

It is nice to entertain people withour music and to improve our skills.

Music is an international language. I

hope to have contributed at least a little

to ROK/U.S. friendship through this

concert, Lee said.

Band members from both ROK and U.S. Army play music together.

PFC. KIM SANGPIL

This is meaningful because it

promotes the ROK/U.S.relationship.

2nd Lt. Yoo Seung Hyun2nd Lt. Yoo Seung Hyun2nd Lt. Yoo Seung Hyun2nd Lt. Yoo Seung Hyun2nd Lt. Yoo Seung HyunROKA 5th ID BandROKA 5th ID BandROKA 5th ID BandROKA 5th ID BandROKA 5th ID Band

Sgt. 1st Class Theresa E. DeWitt earns a Silver Medal in Womens Trap at the World Cup USA, May 11. DeWitt competed at the event as amember of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit.

COURTESY PHOTO

Ms. Big ShotMs. Big ShotMs. Big ShotMs. Big ShotMs. Big Shot


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CAMP HUMPHREYS Monsoon

season in South Korea is from June 1

through August 31. Typhoon seasonalso begins June 1 but lasts until

November 30. Both can create floods.

Excessive rain can lead not only to

standing water in unexpected areas, but

to streams, rivers and even irrigation

channels overflowing their banks. Flood

waters can undermine and wash awaythe roads you use to get to and from

work. These waters can trap people in

their homes and then wash the homes

away.This is especially true of flash floods

that can strike by surprise.

The best protection is to be preparedand stay away from flowing flood

waters. Only six inches of flowing

water can knock a person down. Two-

feet of rapidly moving water candislodge a car and wash it away.

People living off-base must pay

attention during periods of heavy

rainfall. Stay tuned to American Forces

Network broadcasts for the latest

information. Call the Camp Humphreys

staff duty officer at 754-6111 or theU.S. Forces Korea Road Conditions

report at 738-ROAD (7623) for the

latest road conditions.

This is a good time to conduct risk

assessments of your facilities, homes,

and surrounding areas for dead trees,

limbs, gutters and sewer drains, saidRandy Turnage, Area III safety chief.

This is also a good time to assemble

a storm basket containing food, water,

medication and other items necessary

for a few days in the event of power

or water outages.

South Korean flood season starts now!

Flooded roads can be deadly for those who try to ford swift moving waters.

COURTESY PHOTOS

In addition to heavy monsoon rains during June, July and August, South Korea is subject to

Pacific typhoons that can bring large amounts of rain and create floods throughout the country.

Tips to help weather the stormTips to help weather the stormTips to help weather the stormTips to help weather the stormTips to help weather the stormThe Kunsan Air Base Web site

offers the following tips to help

individuals prepare for the coming

storm season:

Before the Disaster

Make up a disaster kit

Get first aid and fire

extinguisher training

Keep track of important papers

Plan your actions

Conduct disaster drills

During the Disaster

Dont panic

Stay put unless threatened by

an immediate hazard

Stay out of smoke or fumes

After the Disaster

Hunt for hazards: report damage

and fires

Help each other out

Check your emergency supplies

Listen to your radio

Stay off the streets

Be Patient

The Web site also

recommends keeping emergency

numbers handy, as well as those

of family and close friends.

Write down information on

family medications, allergies or

special needs.

Check the American Red

Cross Web site at

www.redcross.org for complete

information on preparing for

disasters.

CAMP EAGLE - Staff Sgt. John

Robbins, Sgt Bijaya Lohani, and

KATUSA Sgt Lee, Kang-hyun from 1st

Battalion (Attack), 2nd AviationRegiment, met with maintenance

personnel of the Republic of Korea

Armys 1-26 Tank Battalion at

Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, May20.

Both nations soldiers compared the

engines and weapons systems of theKorean K1 and the American M1 main

battle tank. Teh soldiers also looked

at each others recovery assets and

documented the experience with

Eagle Soldiers check how the other half rollsEagle Soldiers check how the other half rollsEagle Soldiers check how the other half rollsEagle Soldiers check how the other half rollsEagle Soldiers check how the other half rolls

pictures.The following day, Robbins and

Lohani arranged to take a look at an

M984A1 Wrecker. The 1-26 TankBattalion Soldiers got up close and

were able to compare notes.

It was truly an enlightening

experience for me, said Robbins.Soldiers from 1st Battalion (Attack) 2nd Aviation Regiment Check out a Korean Army K1 tank.

Korean Army K1 tanks ready to roll.

Area III Public Affairs

By Lt. Jason JonesSpecial to The Morning Calm Weekly

COURTESY PHOTOS


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AAFES Closures

The Suwon AAFES BX will close for

their annual organizational day

Monday and the Suwon Snack Bar

will close June 9. Taxis will operateregular hours.

Haircut Price Increase

Effective Thursday, AAFES haircut

prices increased to $7.60 peninsula

wide. For information, contact 753-

7730/3.

Early Access Restricted

for Non-critical Personnel

In an effort to address complaints

about traffic congestion at the gates

and on the shuttle buses, personneldeemed not critical to have early

morning access to the installation will

not be able to enter the installationbefore 8 a.m. Examples are the

privately hired cleaning personnel for

barracks.

These changes will take effectwhen these personnel renew their

installation access passes.

Directorates Moving to

Zeockler Station

The Area III Command Group

and several directorates are

scheduled to move to Building

1280 next week. There may be

some times when personnel are not

available by phone, so customer

patience is appreciated. Themoving schedule is as follows:

Monday - Directora te of

Resource Management and Plans,

Analysis and Integration Office

Tuesday - MWR

June 9 - Public Affairs Office

June 12 - Area III Commandgroup, Camp Humphreys Officer

of the Day, Directorate of

Emergency Services

June 13 - Directorate of Plans,

Training, Mobilization and

Security

Phone numbers for offices anddirectorates that are moving into

Bldg. 1280 will change to the

prefix 754 effective with the move.

For example, the staff duty

number will be 754-6111 effective

June 12.

Personnel needing to clear anyof these directorates must plan

accordingly. The Safety Office has

already moved to Bldg. 1280.

HAES Offers Summer

Reading Tips

How to avoid the summerslide in your childs reading skills.

A seminar for 3rd- to 6th-grade

parents is offerred 6 p.m.Wednesday at HAES. For

information, e-mail Stephnie

[email protected]

PPPPPererererer formances highlight Fformances highlight Fformances highlight Fformances highlight Fformances highlight Friendship Wriendship Wriendship Wriendship Wriendship WeekeekeekeekeekCAMP HUMPHREYS - Gyeonggi Province staged the

second annual friendship concert May 25 at Camp Humphreys

(Clockwise from top left) Hosts Seohoo, left, and Kim Hyun-chue, right, join performer Park Hye-kyung to address the crowd; enthusiastic concert goers wave the Korean and American flags; while

others keep time with the music; or mug for the camera; Lee Han-chul,seaenades the crowd.

PHOTOS BY SUSAN BARKLEY

PPPPParks Nears Completionarks Nears Completionarks Nears Completionarks Nears Completionarks Nears Completion

The Camp Humphreys aquatic park, one of many Quality of Life projects, is nearing completion and scheduled for a partial opening withthe main pool availabe for use Aug. 1.

PHOTO BY F. NEIL NEELEY

as the highlight of KATUSAU.S. Soldier Friendship Wee

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