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Soldiers dressed in uniforms from previous wars open the Army Ball at the Hyatt Hotel in Seoul June 16. For more photos from events celebrating the Armys 231st birthday, see Page 16.

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There was one more reason tocelebrate at the 231st Army BirthdayBall in Seoul when Command Sgt.Major Barry Wheeler announced thefinal results of the Eighth UnitedStates Army NoncommissionedOfficer, Soldier and KoreanAugmentee to the United States Armyof the Year Competition.

Sgt. Dustin W. Jorrick, 52ndMedical Logistics Command wasnamed NCO of the Year; Spc. CoreyE. Luffler, Headquarters and

Headquarters Battery, 1/15th FieldArtillery, Soldier of the Year; and Cpl.Eun Soo Park, Headquarters andHeadquarters Company, 20th AreaSupport Group, Korean Augmentationto the U.S. Army Soldier of the Year.

A total of nine Soldiers from 8thArmy units throughout the Koreanpeninsula took part in the competition,which was held at Camp Carroll June

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By Pfc. Oh Kyo Dae19thSustainment Command (Expeditionary)

5-8.The 8th Army Soldier of the Year

Competition is designed to identify themost outstanding NCO, Soldier andKATUSA Soldier to represent 8th

Army at Department of the ArmyCompetition later this year, saidMaster Sgt. Stephen Stoltz, 19thSustainment Command(Expeditionary), who helped to

coordinate the competition.Eighth U.S. Army conducted three

division-level boards prior to thiscompetition, added Stoltz.

The Soldiers, KATUSAs and NCOswho made it to the final competitionfaced a challenging series of tests andmilitary tasks.

The candidates completed a 25-question test on general militarytopics, wrote an essay, took the ArmyPhysical Fitness Test, qualified withthe M16 and completed 15 WarriorTasks and Drills throughout the firstthree days of the competition, said

Stoltz.Spc. Dil Uhlin, 348thQuartermaster Company, said the landnavigation portion was difficult.

My company does land navigationin Yong-in Mountain, which is prettytough, and I didnt think it could getworse than that, he said. But this

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Sgt. Dustin W. Jorrick, 52nd Medical Logistics Command, places a Claymore Mine during the Warrior Tasks and Drills portion of the Eight U.S. Army NCO of the Year competition.

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YONGSAN GARRISON U.S. troops servingin Korea have a tough, intense mission and are asmuch a part of the war as the troops in Iraq andAfghanistan, the senior enlisted advisor to thechairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said hereTuesday.

Army Command Sgt. Maj. William J. Gainey ishere this week to visit military bases around SouthKorea and to spend time with the troops and theirleaders. Tuesday he visited the demilitarized zone,which is the neutral area between South Korea andcommunist North Korea. U.S. and South Koreanservicemembers guard the DMZ, as the demilitarizedzone is called, and often are within meters of NorthKorean troops.

Gainey said his visit reminded him of thetoughness and intensity of U.S. and South Koreantroops, and of the importance of their mission here.


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The following entries were excerpted from themilitary police blotters. These entries may be incompleteand do not imply the guilt or innocence of any person.

Area 1! Attempted Larceny of Government Funds, FalseOfficial Statement, Impersonating an NCO: Preliminaryinvestigation revealed that a subject had been promotedfrom private first class to specialist Feb. 1, prior tohis departure from Bamberg, Germany. Uponassignment to his new unit in Korea in May, the subjectwas wearing sergeant rank and provided promotionpaperwork which reflected he had attended the E5promotion board in Germany March 7, 2006. Further,upon arrival in Korea, the subject inquired with hischain of command about being paid for his promotionto sergeant. Coordination with the previous chain of command in Germany revealed the promotionpaperwork provided by subject was fraudulent andthat the subject did not attend the E5 promotion board.A further review of the promotion documents provided

by subject revealed the signatures of the companycommander and the promotion authority were forged.June 12, the subject was advised of his legal rights,that he invoked, requesting legal counsel. Investigationcontinues by Criminal Investigation Division.! Assault Consummated by Battery, Spouse Abuse:June 16, Subject 1 and Victim 1 were involved in averbal altercation, that turned physical, when Subject1 forcefully grabbed both arms of Victim 1and placedhis knees on her stomach and subsequently began tochoke her with both hands. Subject 1 was apprehendedand transported to the Provost Marshals Office, wherehe was advised of his legal rights, which he waived,rendering a written sworn statement attesting to theincident. Subject 1 was released to his unit.Investigation continues by Military Police investigators.Area 3! Assault Consummated by Battery: Between 1 and1:20 a.m. June 11, at the 10th floor of the Hyundaiapartment, Anjung-Ri, Subject 1 struck Victim 1, inthe back of his/her head with a closed fist, causingthe victim to fall to the floor. Victim 1 was transportedto the Urgent Care Clinic and was treated by theattending physician, for minor scratches and bruiseson both arms and the right knee. Subject 1 wasapprehended and transported to the MP Station, wherehe/she was not advised of his/her legal rights due tothe suspected level of intoxication. Subject 1 wasreleased to his/her unit, and ordered to return to theMP Station at 3 p.m. June 11, to be advised of his/herlegal rights. At 3 p.m. Subject 1 was advised of his/ her legal rights, that he/she invoked, requesting to speak to a lawyer. At 5:06 p.m., June 14, Area III Staff JudgeAdvocate personnel opined that there was sufficientprobable cause to title Subject 1 with the offense.Investigation continues by MPI.

Once again, all the major national pollsare reporting that the military servicesare the most trusted institutions in theUnited States.

As we celebrate the Armys 231st birthday, itis pleasant to know that the service we are allpart of is held in such high esteem. But after abrief period of self-congratulations, it would bewell for us all to reflect on the implications.

Having that degree of trust from the Americanpeople implies an awesome responsibilit y.If people are going to place that degree of trust in you, you better live up toexpectations.

That is the secret of the Army, I think.We are answerable to every voter, everyJoe Average in the nation.

Soldiers might be remote from thesenior levels of their chain of command, but tosee the boss, all they have to do is drive out themain gate.

In this time of a professional Army it might beeasy to lose that connection.

The pace in the Army is pretty intense. Unitsall seem to be preparing to deploy, deployed orrecovering from a recent deployment. There is notime out; few opportunities to get away from thegreen machine and just be one of the guys. Thatis the case even for civilian workers on post.

Tight budgets mean more has to be done withfewer people. Everyone feels the pressure.

With all that, it would be easy to stay withinour own Army world easy, but dangerous.

In the history of the world since our nationsfounding, effective, professional militaries haverarely been associated with democracy andfreedom.

Think about it there were the British in the19th century, the United States now and ... Icant think of another case.

Democracies have always depended onconscription (the draft) to fill the ranks of theirarmies during war and usually during peace, too.

Otherwise, their ranks have slipped to smallcadres that barely stayed prepared for the next

mobilization, when they would train a new waveof citizen soldiers.But a professional Army especially one that

is isolated from the population it protects could easily transform into a military class, one

Arm y m ust k eep in touchw it h Average JoeBy David Kuhns Sr.

Fort Lewis Public Affairs

with more allegiance to its own members than to

the rest of the nations people.Sound far-fetched? Look around the world

and think of how many nations must think of their militaries when considering political power.

That the military isnt considered a politicalforce here might be one of the most remarkablethings about our country and our Armed Forces.

That high level of trust the polls report comesbecause the Army and its sister services haveshown they are good at their jobs, certainly. Butalso because rarely have those in our nations

uniforms everquestioned the authorityof the civilians theyserve.

Only the lunaticfringes seriouslyconsider anyone in theArmy, the Navy, the Air

Force or the Marine Corps a threat to the civilianinstitutions that run the country.

We would all do well to stay connected to thatoff-post world. That trust is a valuablecommodity. It means having the support neededto accomplish the mission; knowing families arecared for when Soldiers deploy; knowing there isa welcoming community to turn to when thatcareer in uniform is over. And it is always goodto remind yourself who the boss is.

(Editors Note: David Kuhns Sr. is the editor of the Northwestern Guardian, published at Fort

Lewis, Wash.)

That high level of trust ... comes because the Army and its sister services have

shown they are good at their jobs.

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IG Positions AvailableThe United States Forces Korea andEighth Army Inspector GeneralsOffice is looking for officers andNCOs who desire to become

inspectors general in Area II. Soldiersin the rank of major (branchimmaterial) and Sgt. 1st Class (MOS42A/42L and 92Y) are sought to serveas inspectors general. There is alsoan opening for an IG position in therank of captain at Camp Humphreys.For information, call Lt. Col. LevernEady at 725-6739.

FY06 Colonel PromotionSelection Board

The FY06 Colonel Promotion SelectionBoard will convene July 25. Alllieutenant colonels with an Active DutyDate of Rank between Sept. 2, 2002, and

Sept. 30, 2003, will compete below thepromotion zone. All lieutenantcolonels with an ADOR between June2, 2001, and Sept. 1, 2002, will competein the promotion zone. Thoselieutenant colonels with an ADOR of June 1, 2001, and earlier will competeabove the zone.Officers with an approved separationdate within 90 days of the convene dateof the board (separation date thru Oct.23, 2006) are not eligible forconsideration.In order to be eligible for considerationby the board, all mandatory or optionalOfficer Evaluation Reports must bereceived, error-free, in the EvaluationReports Branch, by July 14. The thrudate for Complete-the-record Reportsis July 26, 2006.All eligible lieutenant colonels areencouraged to review their photo and/ or submit a new one if required, by July19.The board will offer the capability of My Board File. Simply by going tohttps://www.hrc.army.mil, users canview their records and digital photo.Eligible officers are authorized toaccess My Board File from May 31,2006, to July 19, 2006.

For additional guidance, officers canvisit their unit S1 or servicing PSB.MILPER Message Number 06-086,FY06 Colonel Army CompetitiveCategory Zones of Consideration, canbe accessed by logging on towww.hrc.army.mil, clicking HRCAlexandria and selecting MILPERMessages.

8th Army PresentsHelping Hands Awards

Eighth U.S. Army recently recognizedoutstanding volunteers of the SeoulAmerican High School PTO with theaward of the Helping Hand award.Those recognized included JosieMontanez, Kyong Hedgpath, Paul

Phillipe Anglade, Alena Kim, Sue Lohr,Jenny Bradley, Lorraine Moreau andIrene Lee.

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WAEGWAN The Girl Scouts of the San Diego-Imperial

Council donated 24,000 boxes of cookies to servicemembersstationed in the Korean peninsula. This huge donation, dubbedOperation Thin Mint, has been an ongoing community serviceproject since 2002.

While the activitys name might be misleading, Thin Mintsarent the only types of cookies donated Samoas, Tagalongs,Lemon Coolers, Do-Si-Dos and other varieties were also sent.

The chief executive officer of the San Diego-Imperial CouncilGirl Scouts, former retired Navy Capt. Jo Dee Jacob,understands how it is to be deployed overseas.

I appreciate the special challenges faced by Americansserving in Korea and their wonderful families who supportthem, said Jacob. The Korean Peninsula is vital to internationalsecurity. The work you all do is critically important. It is a greathonor to include Korea among our Operation Thin Mintbeneficiaries this year.

Jacob added that the project is important for the morale of the deployed servicemembers.

It reminds them of home. Nothing is more All-Americanthan a Girl Scout cookie! Operation Thin Mint tells ourservicemembers that we really do care, appreciate their serviceand sacrifice, and we miss them a lot. The Operation Thin Minttag line is, a taste of home and a note to show we care, saidJacob.

The cookies were purchased by San Diego and Imperialcounty residents during the annual cookie sale that took placefrom January until March 19 of this year. Then the cookieswere shipped out May 30 in Long Beach, Calif., in a 40-footrefrigerated container. Offloaded by a gantry crane in the portcity of Pusan, they were trucked to Camp Carroll in Waegwan.

From there, the 24,000 boxes were sorted, palletized and

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readied for shipment to the final destination points located atKunsan, Osan, Daegu, Pyeongtaek, Yongsan, Uijeongbu,

Chinhae, Pohang and throughout the Korean Peninsula.We were able to quickly cross deck the entire operation in

less than an hour and a half to the refer vans that were coordinatedto deliver to the service components, said Peter Halseth, deputycommander at Defense Distribution Depot Korea. OperationThin Mint really gave us the great opportunity to support all theservice components here in Korea. It is also a perfect exampleof the Defense Logistics Agency ability to further distributionhere in theater to our customers. Its just a wonderful feeling tobe able to support the war fighter and improve morale.

The operation as a whole stretches beyond the borders of South Korea. There have already been 700,000 boxes of GirlScout Cookies donated to servicemembers overseas. Eachdelivery comes with hand-written notes of support andappreciation by the girl scouts and the general public.

Gunners Mate 1st Class Keith Anderson picked up his box

PHOTOS BYJO1 LISAWASSILIEFF

Gunners Mate 1st Class Keith Anderson picks up his box of Girl Scout cookies and his special note in the Commander Naval Forces Korea Headquarters on Yongsan Garrison. The cookies were a donation from the girl scouts of the San Diego-Imperial Council as part of Operation Thin Mint.

Notes of thanks and appreciation lay in front of the Girl Scout cookies in the Commander Naval Forces Korea Headquarters on Yongsan Garrison, Seoul. These cookies were a donation from the Girl Scouts of the San Diego-Imperial Council as part of Operation Thin Mint.

K o r e aK o r e aK o r e aK o r e aK o r e a from Page 1I really paid attention today to how

committed the South Korean soldiers andU.S. Soldiers on the DMZ are to lettingeveryone know that theyre there justthe sheer dedication in what theyredoing, Gainey said. I felt really, reallygood today to be an American.

Gainey ate lunch with Soldiers atCamp Bonifas, which is home to theU.N. Command Military ArmisticeCommission. These soldiers are themost forward-deployed in all of Koreaand spend their time patrolling the DMZ.

You need to understand that theresmore to the mission that youre doinghere in Korea, Gainey told the soldiers.Its very important. Just becauseyoure not in Iraq and not in Afghanistandoesnt mean youre not in the war.

Thats why they call it the global waron terrorism.

Gainey, who was accompanied bycountry music artist Michael Peterson,chose to visit isolated places like CampBonifas because the troops there dontget many visitors, he said.

Im hoping while Im here in Koreathat we go to some places that noteveryone sees, he said. I think its soimportant that you go the hard road toget to that hillside and say, Hey guys,gals, Im proud to be a part of yourteam.

This trip embodies Gaineys mainresponsibility as the senior enlistedadvisor to the chairman of the JointChiefs of Staff: to meet withservicemembers from all branches of the

military and convey their feedback orproblems to the service senior enlistedadvisors and the chairman. Since takingthis position, Gainey has visited 18countries, including two trips to Iraq.

When I get out, what I notice is thatevery service, regardless of whatuniform you wear, has the same hopes,desires, dreams, goals and ambitions tobe good, he said.

Gainey said his goal for this trip is tovisit members from all branches of themilitary, and to let them know what hisrole is as the senior enlisted advisor tothe chairman. He stressed to all thetroops he met with Tuesday that he doesnot replace the service senior enlistedadvisors, but he is a link between themand the troops.


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C o o k i e sC o o k i e sC o o k i e sC o o k i e sC o o k i e s from Page 3of Girl Scout Cookies in the CommanderNaval Forces Korea Headquarters onYongsan Garrison, Seoul. He commentedthat he truly appreciated the gesture of receiving the cookies.

Thin Mints are my favorite cookies. Ifelt privileged and honored that the girlscouts thought of sailors servingoverseas, Anderson said.

The first container of cookies wasdelivered in Singapore. It was officiallyaccepted by the local girl scouts thereand ever since, the Singapore girl scoutshave been ambassadors to the girl scoutsof the San Diego-Imperial Council, asthey accept and deliver cookies tocoalition forces.

In 2005, with the assistance of theNavy, troops in Iraq, Afghanistan, thePersian Gulf and the Pacific received191,940 boxes of OTM cookies and notes.

Jacob noted that the program has beena huge success, and that next year they

plan to deliver the one millionth box.Right from the start, Navy

logisticians have heartily embracedOperation Thin Mint. The real challengeof this community service project is thelogistics of delivering cookies to the fleetcustomer, said Jacob.

Every time a girl scout gets a thank you back from a sailor or Marine, werecognize that it was really some Navylogistician who made it happen, Jacobadded.

However, according to CNFKsLogistics Officer, Capt. Bob Little, it wasDefense Distribution Depot Koreapersonnel and U.S. Army transporterswho executed the cookie distribution insupport of Operation Thin Mint.

They did an absolutely superb jobcompleting the entire distribution fromthe port of Pusan into the hands of servicemembers in just over 24 hours,Little said.

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Spc. Corey E. Luffler, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 1/15th Field Artillery, takes the Army Physical Fitness Test during the Eight U.S. Army Soldier of the Year competition.

area (Camp Carroll) is so thick, andthere are no flat circles. The vegetationis so tall that its really hard to make

your way down the hills to the pointwithout taking a detour.Pfc. Kent Wiley, 18th Medical

Command, said he was confident abouthis performance during the competition.

I have done really well, because Ihad really good instructions from drillsergeants and other sergeants in my pastabout these Warrior Task and Drills. Iwent through them a lot, said Wiley.

On the third evening, the candidatesfaced a mystery event, which turnedout to be Pugel Stick Combatives. The

Soldiers had to fight an opponent witha pugel stick, a training weapon thatlooks like a huge cotton swab.

On the final day, the Soldiersappeared before a board, with EighthArmys Command Sgt. Maj. BarryWheeler serving as the president, toanswer a series of military-relatedquestions.

Sgt. Hee Woong Um, 18thMEDCOM, said the hardest part of the competition was studying theboard materials.

I have won about 11 boards so Ithought I didnt have much to study.But the materials of the boardchanged, and I had to study andprepare for new topics, said Um.

Sgt. Matthew Walker, 2nd AirDefense Artillery, said the board isnot just about competing against theother participants, but competingagainst himself.

When I was on the land navigationcourse ... there were times when Iwanted to stop and quit, Walker said.But if I am in battle and the enemy ischasing me, I am not going to stop; Iwould have to keep going. I had tohave that in mind.

Cpl. Eun Soo Park, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 20th Area Support Group takes a written test during the KATUSASoldier of the Year competition.


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Camp Casey foreign spouses gather at the Pear Blossom Cottage for recreation and for play. The PBC is open for classes and member discussions every day, where many find answers to problems.

Camp Casey PBC offers help to foreign spousesBy Jim CunninghamArea I Public Affairs

CLOUD RED CLOUD The PearBlossom Cottage at Camp Caseyoffers a great deal more than just aplace for Army families to

congregate, cook, do laundry and aplace for the children of Army familymembers to play.

Our job here is to refer the wivesto the appropriate authorities that canhelp them solve their problems,especially the problems they may behaving with visa and immigration,said Tess Compton, Camp CaseyPBC manager.

The Camp Casey PBC offers morethan answers as well. Englishlanguage classes are held from 2 to3:30 p.m. every Tuesday andThursday. Also, arts and crafts are

held at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday.Furthermore, there is a monthlymeeting with a luncheon the lastMonday of the month.

Perhaps the most important classis the foreign spouse meeting everyfirst Wednesday of the month at theUSO dining room beginning at 2 p.m.This is the time and place where

foreign spouses can come togetherand discuss all their problems andpossibly find solutions.

In addition, the foreign spousesmeeting is where they can cometogether and learn about the Army life

and American culture.The ability to understand Army

life and American culture is a bigissue, said Sandra Ackerman, familyadvocacy program manager of ArmyCommunity Services. A lot of thewives are not accustomed to ourculture, and they really dontunderstand the visa requirements.

The PBC has been a place forArmy spouses to gather for a longtime. It is only recently that the needto expand family service at the PBChas been recognized.

We have a visa class every first

Friday of the month from 3 to 4:30p.m., Compton said. This is animportant class. It teaches them howto fill out their visa applications andexplains the process. Classes andmeetings are very much what areneeded in the foreign spousescommunity for many reasons."

The PBC staff guides and helps

them. If their husband is getting adivorce, and they have no idea whatthey are going through, they cancome here to find out what to do. If they tell me their problems, I have alist of agencies and authorities where

they can find answers. Comptonsaid.

But, in addition to the staff, theymust know to rely on the community.They know they can come togetherat the PBC and get help and guidance.

The PBC was the brainchild of Janice Woodall, the wife of former2nd Infantry Division CommandingGeneral, Maj. Gen. Jack Woodall.Mrs. Woodall frequently saw familymembers and their children loungingin the lobbies of buildings on post.She also noticed that family memberswere bathing themselves and their

children at the post gym and becameconcerned for the well being of thechildren. She wanted a place wherefamily members were able to meet,bathe, cook and feel at home thusthe concept of the PBC was born.

The Pear Blossom Cottage conceptwas originally brought to life inFebruary of 1989. Throughout Area I

there are three cottages: campsCasey, Stanley and Red Cloud. Ahired employee manages eachcottage, but without the help of volunteers and donations, the PBCswould not be in existence today.

All of the PBCs in Area I areprimarily designed to facilitate theneeds of noncommand-sponsoredfamilies; however, all family membersare welcome to use the facilities.

We guide and help them, butthey must know to rely on ourcommunity; they must know they cancome together here and get help andguidance. If they know somebodycan help then they will come,Compton said.

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Casey Gates ClosingGate 2 will close from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.June 28. Gate 2 and gate 3 will close from7 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 29.

Student Essay ContestThe Chicago Sun Times and the Anti-Defamation Leaguess Greater Chicago/ Upper Midwest Region are sponsoringa student essay contest on theimportance of the First Amendment inour everyday lives. Students in gradessix through 12 are invited to write or typean essay, on 8 1/2 by 11-inch paper, onthe following subject: How do you usethe First Amendment in your everydaylife. For information, contact theNewspaper In Education Department at(312) 321-2285.

Battle of the Bandsthe IMA-Korea Region Office, MWR,Better Opprtunities for Single andunaccompanied Soldiers andentertainment partners will present aBattle of the Bands at 7 p.m. July 22 atthe Moyer Theater Yongsan. The eventis for three- to seven-member bands (half of the members must be active duty).Less than half of the band members canbe Army Band members. Sign up at yourlocal CAC or through a BOSSrepresentative.

Warrior InvitationalOutdoor Boxing

MWR will sponsor the WarriorInvitational Outdoor boxing event July1 at Mitchells Club, Camp Red Cloud. Itis open to active-duty military personnelstationed on USFK installations inKorea. Weigh-ins and medical exams arefrom 10 to 11:30 a.m., at CRC FitnessCenter. Competition begins at 4 p.m.

Eighth U.S. ArmySwimming ChampionshipMWR will hold the Eighth U.S. ArmySwimming Championship July 8 at CampCaseys Hanson Pool. It is open toactive-duty military, DoD civilians andtheir adult family members stationed onEighth U.S. Army installations in Korea.Race day registration is from 9 to 10 a.m.and competition begins at 10:20 a.m.

World Series of PokerRound four of the World Series of Pokerbegin at 11 a.m. Saturday and Sundayin Camp Red Clouds Mitchells Club.Register online at: www.warriormwr.com

Mens Senior SoftballChampionship

MWR will hold the Warrior CountryMens Senior Softball Championship atCRC field July 12-14. It is open to post -

level mens senior softball teams fromWarrior Country. Each installationdesiring to enter a team in the tournamentmust register through their respectiveenclave sports director, no later than July6. For information on Camp Casey, callJim Williams at 730-2322,; On CRC, callFloyd Kim at 732-7757.

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CAMP RED CLOUD Thefireworks are not only going toappear in the night sky July 4,but also on stage as hip hopsensation Juvenile performs atCamp Casey.

Terius Gray earned thenickname juvenile back when

he was young. Spending someof his youth with hisgrandmother in the MagnoliaProjects, which are infamousfor the poverty-strickenpopulation, Juvenile was amongthe few who escaped.

Juvenile released his albumReality Check under the Atlanticrecords label in March 2006. Hewas working on the album asHurricane Katrina struck his nativecity and several tracks reflect uponthat impact. Although he was not intown at the time, he joined themovement by the music communityto support relief efforts.

He also filmed footage for hisvideo directly in the LowerNinth Ward, the citys poorestand most devastatedneighborhood, to show theneglect and to encouragecitizens to rally to helpthemselves.

Juveniles debut album,Being Myself, was released in1995. The coup of gettingperformances here in Korea forthe troops comes from Morale,Welfare and Recreation.

MWR always does a great job in contracting the besttalent, said John Antes, MWRentertainment director.

The group has a provision intheir contract that says therewill be no smoking allowedwithin 50 feet of the artists.

This is a big change, Antessaid. That is a very unusualprovision in an artists contract.

Pam Tillis, daughter of MelTillis of country music fame,will appear at 8 p.m. July 1 atthe Gateway Club patio. She will

appear at Mitchells Club, CampRed Cloud, from 7 to 9 p.m.July 2.

Tillis exposure to countrymusic began early. She likes totell the story of her father Meltaking her along on writingsessions, tucking her away in thefirst hillbilly crib so to speak -- a

"guitar case on the floor" -- whilehe perfected his craft. Perhaps"through osmosis," she jokes, sheinherited the love of music.

Her earliest memories were of her grandmother's foot tappingthe pedals of the family pianowhile she pecked out old Baptiststandards. She also recallslistening to Mel's latestsongwriting efforts on a shinyreel to reel tape deck late atnight, or performing on stage atthe Grand Ole Opry with herfamous father.

Pam, however, began hermusical career in earnest at 8years old studying first classicalpiano at Nashville's Blair

Academy and later teachingherself a number of instruments.She pursued each instrument withthe same passion as the previousone, though singing came morenaturally to her. Pam Tillis w illperform from her latest CD Itsall relative, Tillis sings Tillis.This album says as much aboutPam Tillis own successes andstatus in country music as itdoes about her famous father.

Tillis said she selected aneclectic range of talent tocomplete the tribute including

Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris,Marty Stuart, Rhonda Vincent,Trisha Yearwood, TheJordanaires, Delbert McClintonand Asleep At the Wheels RayBenson, who produced four of the tracks.

Pams siblings and a few of Mels grandchildren also get a

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Hip hop artist Juvenile will appear at Camp Casey July 4 and Camp Red Cloud July 9.

Pam Tillis will perform at Camp Casey July 1and Camp Red Cloud July2.

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chance to pay honor to Mel bysinging Come On and Sing.The task of meticulously siftingthrough Mels vast catalogue of songs was enormous. Selecting

just 13 songs was next toimpossible.

Pam finally settled on someof Mels most acclaimed hitslike Heart Over Mind, I AintNever and Detroit City, plus

a few that are not as familiarsuch as Unmitigated Gall andCome On And Sing.

The stars just keep shiningfrom MWR. It will be a trulyStar Spangled Fourth of Julycelebration in Area I.


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CAMP RED CLOUD Every yearKorea experiences seasonal rains. Thesemonsoons bring heavy rain, lowvisibility and low cloud ceilings. ForUnited States Forces Koreaservicemembers, June to September isthe time of year to be on the lookoutfor rainfalls severe impact onoperations.

Some seasons are heavier than others,said William Kapaku, the civilian executiveassistant for U.S. Army Garrison, Camp RedCloud. Over a period of time people tendto forget, and with the turnover of ourtroops, some have never experiencedmonsoons.

In Korea, it is possible to have more than20 inches of rainfall in a 24-hour period.

Officials say Soldiers have goodreason to respect monsoon season.Four U.S. Soldiers and more than 300Korean civilians were killed duringmonsoon season in 1998. USFKsuffered $242 million in lost ordamaged property.

In 1999, a 2nd Infantry DivisionSoldier died in a flash flood in WarriorCountry and the rains of 2000 causedfloods at Yongsan Army Garrison inSeoul. Damage was extensive.

A typhoon in August 2003 caused $4million in damage across the republic.The key is awareness, said anoperations officer for InstallationManagement Agency -Korea RegionOffice.

Monsoons and typhoons, during a 30

to 40-day period, account for more that50 percent of Koreas annual rainfall.

However, U.S. military officials haveplans and people on installation staffshave parts to play.

We execute the plan in phases,Kapaku said. Phase one is preparationand planning. We have been doing thatsince April.

If there is any lesson the flood of 1998 taught us, it was to do everythinghumanly possible to prepare formonsoon season.

Heavy rains create hazardousconditions. There are dangers fromlightning, reduced visibility whendriving and hydroplaning. However,possibly the most serious danger comesfrom flash floods.

During emergency conditions, theaction phase of the plan goes intoeffect. Area commanders account fortheir people, and respond to conditions.

In 1998 we had a major catastropheat Camp Stanley, Kapaku said.

The infamous 1998 flood watersweakened part of the mountain thatoverlooks Camp Stanley. The terrificweight and power of the water sentmud, rocks and large boulders crashingdown the mountain. It was veryhumbling to see part of the mountaincollapse, Kapaku said.

Kapaku said his people are nowconstantly prepared for the worst.This is because of lessons learnedfrom past disasters lessons thatwere hard earned.

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This privately owned vehicle belonging to Maj. Gen. James Coggin, commander of 2ID, was heavily damaged June 16 by a 60- foot tree that fell because of heavy rains and erosion the day before.

Area I s t r ives to f ight pandemic f luArea I s t r ives to f ight pandemic f luArea I s t r ives to f ight pandemic f luArea I s t r ives to f ight pandemic f luArea I s t r ives to f ight pandemic f luBy Margaret Banish-DonaldsonArea I Public Affairs

CAMP RED CLOUD A global outbreak of d isease that i s what many peoplethink when they hear the words birdf lu . But i s i t rea l ly the next pandemic or

just fowl play?Properly named avian influenza, this virus

has spurred global awareness and growingconcerns about the prospect of the virusmutating into a more lethal form.

Pandemics occur when a new influenza Avirus appears or emerges in the humanpopulation, causes serious illness, and thenspreads easily from person to personworldwide, according to information on theCenters for Disease Control and PreventionWeb site.

There is no pandemic flu in WarriorCountry at this time, but if we wait for apandemic to appear, it will be too late toprepare and one day many lives could be

needlessly lost because we failed to acttoday, said Col. Forrest Newton, Area Icommander. Planning and implementingpreparedness activities are critical toimproving the effectiveness of a response anddecreasing the impacts of a pandemic.

To ensure the health and safety of allpersonnel and their families the Area Icommander has established a pandemicinfluenza plan in collaboration with seniormission commanders, local military medicaltreatment facilities and other supportagencies.

Planning and preparation information andchecklists are all set for various tenant andsupport units, including information forSoldiers, contractors, civilians and theirfamilies.

An influenza pandemic has a greaterpotential to cause rapid increases in death andillness than virtually any other natural healththreat, according to Department of Defense E-mail [email protected]

policy guidance. Influenza causes seasonalepidemics of disease resulting in an average of 36,000 deaths in the United States alone eachyear.

Outbreaks of human disease caused by theavian influenza strain H5N1 in SoutheastAsia highlight the potential of new strains tobe introduced into the human population.The strain of flu has been around since1967, but it recently mutated into a highlylethal strain associated with migratory birds.The avian flu is just the most virulentexample of the virus. Other flu viruses,while less deadly, can still affect people.

The PIP will have an effective healthpreventive posture that will hinder and detector defeat pandemic influenza within Area I,Newton said. In the event we are infected,we can quickly respond to reduce the impactof a pandemic outbreak.


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By David McNallyArea II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON A Department of theArmy evaluator visited Korea June 8 to verify an awardnomination for an Area II employee. For the past 28years the Army has held an annual contest to recognizeefforts to conserve water and energy.

Area II nominated Directorate of Public WorksOperational Division Chief John Ghim for his waterand energy conservation initiatives in the individualachievement category.

My purpose is to meet with John personally, tofind out the level of effort he put into this project,said DA Evaluator James Paton. I want to find outhow he verifies the savings, and more or less whatprompted him to consider all of these initiatives.

Paton said his trip would validate Ghimsnomination.

Energy and water conservation management isreally getting a lot of attention today, Paton said. Withthe price of oil and natural gas, there are questions

about how long these fossil fuels will last.Paton toured the Yongsan Garrison engineeringfacilities, and spoke with Area II officials.

Ghim said he learned a lot from Paton.It worked out good, Ghim said. I was interested

in the program and found out a lot about theDepartment of the Armys Energy Savings Program.

Ghim said as resources get tighter, the Army hasto find more innovative ways to use less.

Yongsan employee vies for energy award

Area II Engineer John Ghim (left) explains to James Paton how Yongsan Garrison energy and water conservation efforts have helped save Area II money.

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There are Army programs out there that can help,like ECIP, he said.

Ghim said the Energy Conservation InvestmentProgram is a separate fund source the Army hasfenced in for an installation to tap into for innovative

energy conservation projects.Were talking about renewable energy, waterconservation, new technologies, better controls, evensolar energy, Ghim said.

The visit from Paton sparked some ideas for ECIPprojects on Yongsan, he said.

Were putting a packet together for DA on aninnovative technology to improve the efficiency of

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Y O N G S A NGARRISON Area

I I o ff i c i a l s an -nounced the nextr ad io town ha l lmeeting for broad-cas t a t 11 a .m.Monday on EagleFM .

Area I I Com-mander Col . RonStephens sa id heinvi tes the com-munity to listen andto participate.

Hopefully we can get out a lot of goodinformation, he said. We are interested inanswering peoples questions and addressingconcerns.

The forum will be on the air 11 a.m. -noon on 102.7 FM, with the audio alsoavailable on Cable Channel 3.

Community members are encouraged toe-mail questions now to be discussed on theprogram. During the live broadcast, callerscan speak to the Area II commander a nd staff directly by calling 723-2453.

Area II to hold town hall meeting on Eagle FM Area II Public Affairs

An Area II Transporation Motor Pool worker prepares to flip a taxi right-side-up on the Yongsan Bridge June 16.

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Left: Area II Firefighter Kang Hyo-chun stands by as his coworker disconnects the taxis battery.

YONGSAN GARRISON A June16 traffic accident resulted in a taxilanding upside down and two peoplesent to the hospital.

The Army and Air Force ExchangeService taxi was traveling from SouthPost to Main Post on the 8th Armyoverpass at 3:15 p.m.

The driver admitted to briefly fallingasleep at the wheel as his taxi struck aminivan traveling in the same direction.

The jolt from the impact apparentlywoke the taxi driver and caused him toovercorrect. The vehicle struck thesidewalk and flipped over.

The passenger in the taxi was notwearing a seatbelt; however, Area IIofficials said the use of a safety belt bythe taxi driver prevented serious injury.The taxi driver only sustained lacerationinjuries to his thumb.

We were fortunate there were noserious injuries, said Area II Safety

Officer Jeff Hyska. Even in a taxi,people need to buckle up.Hyska said it is commonplace for

taxi passengers to ignore seat belts.The taxi passenger, a female Army

sergeant, was thrown around the

By David McNallyArea II Public Affairs

inside of the vehicle during theaccident. She was transported to the121st General Hospital.

The sergeant reported pain to herlower back and left arm, accordingto the accident report.

The driver of the minivan was notinjured.

This is a good example of thebenifits of wearing safety belts,

Hyska said. Its the law, theregulation and its common sense.Friday afternoon traffic on Yongsan

Garrison ground to a near halt as theoverpass was closed for theemergency.

Transportation Motor Pool workersused a wrecker to flip the taxi right-side-up as Area II firefighters stoodby in case of fire.

Traffic accident investigators fromthe 142nd Military Police Companyresponded to the scene.

An AAFES wrecker towed the taxito Camp Kim. The minivan had dentsand scratches on the rear bumper andright quarter panel, and a broken rearaxle. The minivan was towed to anoff-post car center.

Above: A firefighter prepares to open the taxi.


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Power OutageThe Directorate of Public Works hasscheduled a power outage for certainlocations on Yongsan South Post from8 a.m. - noon today to replace

transformers. The following facilitieswill open at noon: Furniture Store,Magic Mirror, Cleaners, ElectronicRepair Shop, South Post Shoppetteand Food Court, Barber Shop and theArts and Crafts Center.

Radio Town HallThe Area II commander and staff willanswer questions during an Area IIRadio Town Hall 11 a.m.-noonMonday. Community members canphone questions or concerns to 723-2453 during the live broadcast or e-mail [email protected] or during the AFN-Korea 102.7Eagle FM broadcast.

Youth Bike RodeoThe Hannam Village Youth Bike Rodeowill be 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at thechapel parking lot. The USO will giveaway bicycles and safety gear in a freeraffle.

Army Family ActionPlan Briefing

There will be an Army Family ActionPlan Briefing 10-11 a.m. Friday at Room118, ACS Building. Everyone is invited.Refreshments will be served. Forinformation, call Mary Fox at 738-3617.

Yongsan Library

Wednesday through Aug. 1 there willbe reading and activities for childrenages 5-12. Stop by the Yongsan Libraryfor a cake cutting ceremony to kick off the program 11 a.m. June 30. The publicis invited to listen to opening remarksand a story reading by Katie Bell.

Area II MWR SummerSales Promotion

Purchase $5 or more at Yongsan Lanes,Main Post Club, Commiskeys orYongsan Family Fun Park and get achance to win 32 great prizes,including a grand prize of a Panasonicbig-screen television. Just drop yourreceipts at the entry box on your wayout. You must be present at YongsanLanes 1 p.m. Aug. 5 to win. The eventis sponsored by SSRT. For information,call 723-5821.

Basic English ClassLearn basic English grammar 11 a.m. -noon Tuesdays and Thursdays at theArmy Community Services OutreachCenter at Hannam Village. Forinformation, call 723-6810.

Seoul USO Happenings! There will be a Canteen specialMonday at the Seoul USO. Activeduty servicemembers can have a mealat the Canteen for $1.! The Good Neighbor Program needsvolunteers to have fun Thursday.Spend the day with Korean schoolchildren, have lunch and go bowling.Call the USO Camp Kim to sign up.

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

Doris Lebby(right) helps Kingkan Perrin during a June 13 class at the Civilian Personnel Advisory Center. Doris Lebby is the Army Community Services Employment assistant manager.SeeComputerComputerComputerComputerComputer, Page 12

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Computer beginners are in luck becauseArea II Army Community Servicesprovides free basic computer classesonce a month.

The ACS Employment ReadinessProgram provides monthly classes tohelp community members enhancecomputer skills.

The class is to help computerbeginners to be more comfortable withtheir computers, said ACS Employ-

ment Assistant Manager Doris Lebby.Youd be surprised how many peopledont know the basics.

In the computer world, she said, thecomputer does almost everything.

By enhancing computer skills, ithelps family member to be more eligible

By Cpl. Lee Yang-wonArea II Public Affairs

CPL. LEE YANG-WON

Judy Kim from Easyriders Korea judges motorcycles during the Yongsan Auto and Cycle Show at the Commissary parking lot Saturday.

Yongsan drivers pop the hood to show off every detail of their vehicle.

Youth and adults alike enjoy summer weather at the annual show Saturday.

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YONGSAN GARRISON Morethan 50 people drove their fancy carsto the Commissary parking lot Saturdayto compete in the Yongsan Auto &Cycle show.

Many people dedicated time to cleanand wax their cars, and to tune theirmotors to participate in the event toshow off their rides to the public.

Twelve cars and 19 motorcycleswere displayed at the auto show shininglike new, making their owners proud.

Judges made decisions in fivedifferent categories: best overall, best

wheels, best sounds, best modifiedmotor and last but not least besthooptie. The prize was $200 for eachcategory winner.

A hooptie is an old beat-up car, saidArea II Morale, Welfare and RecreationDirector Paul Robinson. Korea is theonly place you hear the word.

Robinson said one of the winners inthe hooptie category won because hehad more than $1,000 of stereoequipment installed in his $150 car.

This is the second annual Auto andCycle show, said Area II CommunityActivity Center Director Mario Farrulla.Mother nature helped us today withhot, sunny weather.

Farrulla thanked several privatecompanies for their support of the show.

Also during the show, Area II

conducted a safe driving program forcommunity members. PreventiveMedicine gave out flyers and talkedabout the danger of drinking and driving,Safety Office gave out pamphlets towarn people of summer driving hazards.

Were trying to raise peoplesawareness on hazards of driving inKorea, and also driving in summer time,said Area II Safety and OccupationalHealth Manager Jeff Hyska. Driversshould make sure that the maintenanceis done on the cars they are driving.Hyska said people should also knowhow to control road rage.

In general we want to bring peoplesattention on the procedures for safedriving, he said.

By Pvt. Jung Jae-hoonArea II Public Affairs


Drivers show off their rides for prizes


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K-16 AIR BASE Soldiers, civilians and family membersat K-16 Air Base celebrated an appreciation day June 16 atthe new Community Activity Center.

Area II Morale, Welfare and Recreation provided freebowling, door prizes, T-shirts and food coupons.

We are going to exper ience the growth of our camp inthe next few years as we continue to complete the BachelorOfficers Quarters and move more people into the facility.And, by developing a long-range plan, K-16 is going to bethe most tactical base here in Korea, said 2nd CombatAviation Brigade Deputy Commander Col. BenjaminWilliams. Were proud of what K-16 is and I thank everyone of the Soldiers and community members for your

effort, and the support you have put in for the installation.

K-16 appreciation day event offers prizesBy Pvt. Jung Jae-hoonArea II Public Affairs

After Williams address, officials presented awards torecognize people who worked to make the K-16 a betterplace, to include contractors who constructed the newCAC.

Many Soldiers enjoyed free pizzas and hamburgers byusing the coupons that MWR had given out. Door prizesincluded free bowling coupons, Commiskeys Club discountcoupons and $200 in cash.

The purpose of this event is to provide quality servicesand benefits to K-16 Soldiers and community members,said K-16 CAC Director Eric Yim. The CAC is here tomake sure that the Soldiers can enjoy their long overseasexperience and keep their spirits high so they can put their100 percent effort toward the growth of the base.


YONGSAN GARRISON The Yongsan Pet Care Centerprovides services for pets of military families and members atArea II. A Morale, Welfare andRecreation service, the pet carecenter ranges in a variety of services not only for dogs, butfor other animals as well.

The center providesgrooming services for pets.The cost varies depending onthe size of the animal. Otherservices include pet pick upand handling, and pet boardingfor the Incheon InternationalAirport.

Pets entering the Republicof Korea are held at theYongsan Pet Care Center forquarantine if their rabiesvaccination is less than 30days old.

Pet Care Center Manager KimJin-yong urges pet owners tomake reservations because of the large demand for services

Dogs barking about Yongsan Pet Care Center By Jennifer JacksonArea II Public Affairs

Above: Col. Benjamin Williams addresses a K-16 crowd at an appreciation day June 16.Right: Sunmi Gibbons of Morale, Welfare and Recreation gives out free coupons to the Soldiers.

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Area II Directorate of Public Works Operational Division Chief John Ghim, is competing for a Department of the Army energy and water conservation award.

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for a job, Lebby said.The class covers:! vocabulary! identifying major components! information-processing cycles

regarding inputs and outputs! setting up e-mail accounts! different ways to maneuver the

InternetI was interested in the class because

I realized getting used to computers isa must these days, said class

the Yongsan boilers, Ghim said.While ECIP is new, the Army also

has the Energy Savings PerformanceContract.

Thats were the project is initiallyfunded by a contractor and thenreimbursed with the savings, Ghimsaid.

On Yongsan Garrison, engineersused the ESPC to get geo-thermalheating and cooling.

Its the only one like it in Korea,Ghim said. Even in the U.S. only afew installation have this. Werecurrently measuring performance andsavings.

Ghim said the money saved isinvested back into the installation.

With Army resources tight for theforeseeable future, Ghim said energyconservation is the right thing to do.

The recognition is great, but itsmore for Yongsan, Ghim said. Thereare so many neat things here, werealways trying to conserve energy. But,its good to be noted for some of thethings we do.

Ghim has been a Department of theArmy employee for 13 years. He hasbeen working in Korea for the pastseven years.

The Department of the Army willannounce contest winners later thissummer.

from Page 10C o m p u t e rC o m p u t e rC o m p u t e rC o m p u t e rC o m p u t e rparticipant Maria Church. Step by step,Im learning and its been absolutelyhelpful.

After the classes, Lebby said, sheprovides the participants more exercisesin common programs like PowerPointand Excel.

The next classes will be held July 18,Aug. 14 and Sept. 26. For information,call Lebby 738-8977.


during the summer moving season.Kim has more than 20 years

experience as a dog breeder, and hasparticipated in several dog shows.

When customers pick up theirpets with gratitude, I feel a sense of

satisfaction for what I do, he said.The Yongsan Pet Care Center is

located in Building 5256 on SouthPost near Gate 17. For informationon services, or to make a reservation,call 736-6426 or 738-5254.

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Harry gets a bath Tuesday at the Yongsan Pet Care Center.PVT. JUNGJAE-HOON


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Problems encountered in a marriagecan lead a couple to seek divorce. Being

stationed overseas may prolong theseparation process and some couplesmight seek quick alternatives.

One of the commonmisconceptions is that you can get afast and easy divorce by filing in acountry that offers quickiedivorces. It is imperative that youobtain your divorce the right way.

Guam is an island in the WesternPacific Ocean and is anunincorporated territory of the UnitedStates. This territory is similar to theU.S. Virgin Islands and the NorthernMariana Islands. Servicemembersoften seek divorces in Guam becausethe location is convenient; they areeither stationed in Guam or in thePacific area. Guam is one of the areasthat offer quick divorces throughshort residency requirements.

In the United States, initiating adivorce can take from 6 to12 monthsdue to waiting periods and residencyrequirements imposed by theindividual states. The thought of aquick and easy divorce may seemappealing when considering thealternative. Although a quickiedivorce may appear to be an

Quic k ie divorces are oft ent im es s t ic k yBy Samantha WicktoraYongsan Legal Assistance Office

immediate solution, many problemsassociated with them can come back to haunt you, requiring you to spendmore time and money later.

In general, marriage and divorcematters fall under state law, notfederal law. In order for the state togrant a divorce it must have

jurisdiction or the ability to hear yourclaim. There are two ways a state cando this, through domicile and/orresidency.

Domicile grants a state jurisdictionbecause you are actually physicallypresent and living in that state.Residency grants a state jurisdictiondue to the significant relationshipbetween the person and the state.Most servicemembers file for divorcein the state where they are domiciled(physically present) because militarypersonnel are usually not stationed intheir state of legal residence whenthey want to file for divorce.

People seeking a quickie divorceare attempting to get around actuallyliving in a state as well as the waitingperiod requirements, and instead aretrying to obtain a divorce in an areathat has minimal residencyrequirements. For example, residencyin Guam can be established in as fewas 90 days. Additionally, in Guam, if

one can initiate divorce proceedings inas little as seven days often advertisedthrough questionable divorcevacation packages.

The circumstances surrounding adivorce obtained in a nation offeringquickie divorces can greatly affect thevalidity of the divorce in the UnitedStates. Generally divorces obtained inthe United States are subject to the FullFaith and Credit Clause of the U.S.Constitution. This means that a divorcelegally obtained in one state will beupheld throughout the remaining states.However, if your quickie divorce hasnot met certain requirements forexample, notice to your spouse andproper jurisdiction it may not bevalid in the United States.

This is particularly important formilitary personnel. Although thebenefits of a quickie divorce mayseem appealing, complications canarise. Areas of concern that are notalways considered in-depth whenobtaining a quickie divorce caninclude: child custody, propertysettlement, retirement benefits, visaand other military benefit entitlements.

Although a Guam divorce mayinclude a settlement agreement, it couldlater be contested by one or both of theparties, potentially taking more time andmoney to settle in the long run.both parties consent to the divorce

Some of the problems that can arisecould include: Enforceability andValidity; Child Custody, visitation andsupport and Military Benefits. Specific

benefits affected could include SurvivorBenefit Plan annuities, six-month deathgratuity and any Servicemans GroupLife Insurance proceeds.

If your benefits have already beenincreased because of a remarriage andthe military determines that yourdivorce from a previous marriage wasnot valid, financial officials couldinitiate a recoupment action for theamount increased due to the marriage.

Initially a divorce in the United Statesmay seem impossible when you areliving overseas. There may be highercosts, as well as longer waiting periods.However, it is in your best interest toavoid quickie divorces and to obtain adivorce decree in a United States Statecourt where either you or your spouseis a resident.

For information, go to the StateDepartment Web site at: http:// travel.state.gov/family/ family_issues/divorce/ divorce_592.html or contact yourarea legal assistance office.

(Editors Note: Samantha Wicktorais the 2006 JAG Summer Internworking in the Yongsan Legal

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American Dreamz --American Dreamz --American Dreamz --American Dreamz --American Dreamz -- (Hugh Grant, Dennis Quaid)On the morning of his re-election,the President decides to read thenewspaper for the first time in fouryears. This starts him down aslippery slope. He begins readingobsessively, reexamining his blackand white view of the world, holingup in his bedroom in his pajamas.Frightened by the Presidentsapparent nervous breakdown, hisChief of Staff pushes him back intothe spotlight, booking him as aguest judge on the televisionratings juggernaut.

The Sentinel --The Sentinel --The Sentinel --The Sentinel --The Sentinel -- (Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland)Pete Garrison is the mostdecorated agent in the history ofthe Secret Service - thepresidents last line of defense.But now, wrongly suspected oftargeting the president forassassination, Garrison hasbecome the Services worstnightmare. As he uses hisformidable skills to try and provehis innocence and find the realassassin, Garrison is tracked byhis equally adept former protge.

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The Break Up The Break Up The Break Up The Break Up The Break Up -- -- -- -- -- (Vince Vaughn, Jennifer Aniston)Pushed to the breaking-point aftertheir latest, why cant you do thisone little thing for me? argument,art dealer Brooke calls it quits withher boyfriend, Gary, who hostsbus tours of Chicago. Whatfollows is a series of remedies,war tactics, overtures andunderminings suggested by theformer couples friends,confidantes and the occasionaltotal stranger. When neither ex iswilling to move out of the condothey used to share, the only

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The Bible reminds us in Psalms 19:1: The heavensdeclare the glory of God; and the firmament shewethhis handywork. Creation teaches us about God and hisways, and so it is with the issue of the peace of God.

There are two places on this earth of absolute calm.The first is a five- to 10-degree stretch of space oneither side of the equator called the Doldrums, a placewhere all the winds of earth originate, but where ironicallyno wind blows. This is because all the wind here issucked up and dispersed to other parts of our globe.

Its a peaceful, but hot place that always remains thesame. Though it shifts geographically with the seasons,its always the same.

The second place of calm is 35,000 feet above theearth. No weather happens at that altitude because youreabove it. A frozen layer of dry air called the Tropopausetraps all of earths weather below it. Its always the same

Learning t o l ive above the w eat her By Chaplain (Maj.) Raymond A. Robinson Jr.Area III, Camp Humphreys Chaplain

above the Tropopause - calm, but cold.There is a spiritual tropopause and a spiritual doldrums

that can enable us to function in whatever prevailingweather pattern life throws our way. Where is it andhow do we get there? Its in God.

The Scripture says, Thou wilt keep him in perfectpeace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trustethin thee. Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORDJEHOVAH is everlasting strength: (Isaiah 26:3-4)

There is a peace from God that passes allunderstanding, and we can operate in it when our mindsare stayed upon him. When our minds are stayed onGod and the promises in his word, that simple focuscreates a spiritual doldrums in our life.

Peters encounter of Jesus on the stormy sea is aperfect illustration. He saw Jesus on the water andrealized that the safest place in that situation was not inthe boat but out on the water with Jesus. He asked Jesusto let him come to him on the water. Jesus gave him the

green light and Peter got out of the boat and startedwalking to go to Jesus. Peter was in a spiritual doldrums;a place of calm in the midst of a place of turmoil, thatenabled him to defy the winds and the waves. Whatcreated that place of calm; his mind was stayed on Jesus.

Shadrach, Meshach and Abendego were facing thethreat of a fiery furnace for not bowing to the kingsimage. What was their response? They said, Our Godis able to deliver, but if he doesnt we still wont bow.

They were in a spiritual doldrums that the threat of afurnace couldnt penetrate. What created this place, theirmind was stayed on the Lord and the promises of hisWord. Yes, they got thrown in the fire, but what metthem were not the flames, but the presence of AlmightyGod who shielded them from the flame.

Friend, our God is faithful, and he will either deliver youfrom or shield you in the midst of the weather that may begoing on in your life. But what gets us through it is a mindthat is stayed on him. Lets walk in the peace of God.

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

P r o t e s t a n tP r o t e s t a n tP r o t e s t a n tP r o t e s t a n tP r o t e s t a n t

Eastern OrthodoxSaturday 6 p.m. Freedom Chapel

C a t h o l i cC a t h o l i cC a t h o l i cC a t h o l i cC a t h o l i c

CollectiveSunday 10:30 a.m. Camp Humphreys

Zoeckler Station Chapel11 a.m. Camp Humphreys

Freedom Chapel,Camp Long Chapel,Suwon Air Base Chapel

2 p.m. Camp Eagle Chapel

GospelSunday 1 p.m. Freedom ChapelWednesday7 p.m. Freedom Chapel

ContemporarySunday 6 p.m. Freedom Chapel

KATUSATuesday 7 p.m. Freedom ChapelSunday 9:30 a.m. Freedom Chapel

MassSunday 4 p.m. Camp Long Chapel

5:10 p.m. Camp Eagle ChapelKATUSA

Sunday 8 p.m. Camp Long ChapelFaith Formation

Wednesday4 p.m. Freedom Chapel

Chaplain (Maj.) Ray Robinson

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

Chaplain (Capt.) Byong [email protected] 721-3356

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PHOTOS BYPFC. FAYJAKYMEC

Above: Runners take off from the starting line at a 5K Fun Run on Yongsan Garrison to celebrate the Army birthday. Capt. Arthur Mathisen, 121st General Hospital, won the race with a time of 18 minutes,21 seconds.At Left: Lt. Gen. David Valcourt, 8th Army commander, and 8th Armys top NCO, Command Sgt. Maj. Barry Wheeler (second from left and far right, respectively) are joined by the youngest enlisted member and the youngest officers present to cut the Army birthday cake at the Army Ball at the Hyatt Hotel in Seoul June 16.Soldiers of Eighth U.S. Army joined their uniformed brothers and sisters around the world to celebrate the Armys 231st birthday last week at the Hyatt Hotel in Seoul. Though the services actual birthday was June 14,

the 8th Army celebration was June 16.June 14, the Armys 231st birthday brought hundreds of spectators to the Pentagon Courtyard for entertainment and remarks from senior leaders.A cake-cutting kicked off a similar celebration at the PentagonJune 14, that was hosted by Army Chief of Staff Gen. Peter J. Schoomaker, Secretary of the Army Dr. Francis J. Harvey and Secretary of Defense Donald H.Rumsfeld.As we celebrate this occasion, I want to thank every Soldier in the [United States] and across the world, said Rumsfeld. My thanks to you, and my thanks to your families for all youve sacrificed to defend our country and preserve our free way of life.


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8th Army SwimmingChampionships

The Eighth U.S. Army SwimmingChampionships, hosted by Morale,Welfare and Recreation, will take placeat Camp Caseys Hanson Field HouseSwimming Pool July 8. Competition willbe conducted in mens and womensdivisions. Categories will be: MensOpen (32 years of age and under), MensSenior (33 years of age and over), &Womens Open (any age). Forinformation, call 725-5064.

Junior Golf InstructionOffered at Sung NamSung Nam Golf Course has announcedtheir Junior Golf Instruction Program forSummer 2006. The program is open to

junior golfers and those interested inlearning the game from ages 7 to 17.Instruction times and dates are 9 to 11a.m. each day, June 26-30. The location isYongsan Driving Range (June 26 and 27)and Sung Nam Golf Course (June 28-30).The instructors are all Class A membersof the PGA of America and equipmentwill be provided to those without. Theprogram is offered at no charge. Forinformation, call Jim Shaw, PGA, SungNam GC assistant general manager, at736-3483.

Area II Pool LeagueThe Area II Pool League is seeking newmembers. The group meets at 7 p.m.each Tuesday at the Main Post Club,Harveys Lounge and the Navy Club --all on Yongsan Garrison.Membership is open to any IDcardholders, family members, retirees,Department of Defense civilians orcontractors and individuals sponsoredby ID cardholders. for information, callBrent Abare at 723-3691 or [email protected].

Weekend Bingo atUptown Lounge

Be a winner at Bingo at the Main PostClubs Uptown Lounge. Every Saturdayand Sunday, doors open at 11 a.m. andearly games begins at 12:30 p.m. Over$6,750 in prize money is given away everyweekend, including $2,500 and $5,000

jackpots. For information, call the MWRClub Manager at 723-8785.

TMCW SubmissionsTo have an event featured in TheMorning Calm Weekly, e-mail informationto [email protected] should include the basicwho, what, when and whereinformation regarding the event, andat least one point of contact name andtelephone number.Deadline for submission is close of business the Friday prior to the datethe item is to be published. Forinformation, call 738-3355.

YONGSAN GARRISON Morale,Welfare and Recreation is bringing tworap/hip hop sensations to tour Armyinstallations throughout Korea. Juvenileand YoungBloodZ will visit installationsacross the peninsula, with the first showto kick off Independence Day in Area I.

Terius Gray said he earned thenickname Juvenile back when he wasyoung and thugging. Spending someof his youth with his grandmother in theMagnolia Projects, which are infamousfor the poverty-stricken population androwdiness, Juvenile was amongst thefew who escaped. With eight albums,his own UTP label imprint and credit forlaying down the hip-hop scene in NewOrleans, Juvenile is an inspiration forthose searching for the AmericanDream.

Juveniles first song Bounce with theJuvenile was released in 1989 on DJJimis Its Jimi album. The song laid

the foundation for bounce, a sub-genreof hip-hop that preceded crunk. Thetrack quickly earned Juvenile a solo deal.

His debut album, Being Myself ,was released in 1995.

His big break came the following yearwhen he released Solja Rag under theCash Money Records label becoming amajor underground hit. This laid thefoundation for his third solo set in 1998400 Degreez . His other platinumrecords include G-Code, Project

English and Juve the Great.Juvenile released his seventh solo

album under the Atlantic Records labelin March 2006 called Reality Check.He was working on the album asHurricane Katrina struck his native cityand several tracks reflect upon thatimpact. Although he was not in town atthe time, he joined the movement by themusic community to support relief efforts. He also filmed footage for hisvideo directly in the Lower Ninth Ward,the citys poorest and most devastated

Korea Region MWRSpecial to The Morning Calm Weekly

Juvenile, YongBloodZ to tour Koreaneighborhood, to encourage citizens torally to help themselves.

Also performing for U.S. Armyinstallations is YoungBloodZ, a rap/hip-hop/crunk group from Atlanta. Sean Pauland J-Bo joined forces while attendingAtlantas Miller Grove Middle School toform YoungBloodZ.

Sean Paul, the serious rapper, and J-Bo, the DJ of the two, were soimpressive in their first meeting withA&R executive LaFace, that they signeda record deal immediately. Their 1999full-length debut album, Against DaGrain , offered unique wordplay andexciting up-tempo beats. Their singleU-Way reached No. 3 on the U.S. Rapcharts.

Three years later the duo released Drankin Patnaz featuring the No. 1hit Damn! produced by Lil John andanother moderate hit, Cadillac Pimpin.

Evrybody Know Me, released in2005, hit the airwaves with Datz Mefeaturing Young Buck of G-Unit and

Presidential produced by Lil John.Their recently released single, ChopChop, was produced by Scott Storchand becoming a quick success.

The concert is brought to you byMWR. All performances are open to IDcardholders and free of charge. Forinformation, contact your local MWREntertainment Office or call 723-3749.

Making the Army b i r thday cakeMaking the Army b i r thday cakeMaking the Army b i r thday cakeMaking the Army b i r thday cakeMaking the Army b i r thday cake

Its not just any birthday party,and this was not just any cake. The

recipe calls for 540 eggs, 100pounds of flour, 30 pounds of butter, 30 gallons of milk and 30pounds of sugar.

A team from the PentagonsSenior Leadership Dining Facilitymixed this massive ingredient list tocreate the Armys birthday cake,that was served June 14 at thePentagon Courtyard.

Its a once in a lifetime thing.Cakes get made all over the world atdifferent levels, but this is at thehighest level. Anytime you dosomething like this, its a point of pride, said Sgt. 1st Class MichaelCate of the Pentagon cake-makingteam.

Seventeen Army chefs had ahand or whisk in the creation.The final product was an 8.5 feetlong, three feet wide, 250-pound-plus confection.

From the first egg-cracked to thecareful assembly of about 70 sheetcakes, it takes the team one week toprepare the dessert.

By Fonda R. BockArmy News Service

At Right: Staff Sgt. Brian Byrd, Army Senior Leadership Dining Facility staff member puts finishing touches on the cake served at the Pentagons Army Birthday celebration. STAFF SGT. CARMENBURGESS

July 4 Camp Casey Golf Course Parking Lot 7 p.m.(Juvenile Only)

July 7 Yongsan MPC Parking Lot 7 p.m.July 8 Camp Walker Kelly Field/Gym 7 p.m.July 9 Camp Red Cloud Mitchells Parking Lot 8 p.m.July 11 Camp Humphreys CAC 7 p.m.July 12 Camp Casey/Hovey Gateway Field/CAC 8 p.m.

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CAMP HUMPHREYS Ceremonies held June 15at Camp Humphreys changed the face of the 3rdSquadron, 6th Cavalry Brigade forever.

Prior to a change of command in which Lt. Col.Lonnie G. Hibbard received command from Lt. Col.Bernard B. Banks, the 3-6 was deactivated andimmediately re-flagged as the 4th Battalion, 2ndCombat Aviation Brigade.

The 3-6 traced its lineage back to May 4, 1861.The unit participated in the Civil War, the Indian Wars,the War with Spain, the China Relief Expedition, thePhilippine Insurrection, the Mexican Expedition, World

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CAMP HUMPHREYS 73 pairs of spurs were given to those thatsuccessfully completed the 3-6 CAVsfinal spur ride here June 7, eight daysbefore the unit deactivated and was re-flagged as the 4th Battalion, 2nd CombatAviation Brigade.

The spur ride consists of a series of events and is a cavalry tradition.

Its a day that focuses on thetradition of the unit, said Capt. DylanMorelle, commander, Headquarters,Headquarters Troop, 3-6 CAV. TheSoldiers have to know the history of the 6th Cavalry Regiment. They aretested on it and they are asked aboutthe Fiddlers Green poem .

The spur ride began at 4 a.m. andcontinued until all teams had completedthe course.

One person is placed on a litter andis carried around post all day whileanother must carry a five-gallon water

jug, he said.They go around post (about 6.2miles) and stop at different stationsthroughout the day. Some of the stationsincluded Nuclear, Biological andChemical warfare testing, medicalevacuation procedures, and assembly of weapons from a box full of parts fromdifferent weapons, Morelle added.

Im a spur holder, he said. Thespur holders are the cadre. We went outthere and tried to motivate them. Whenthey were getting close to the end, theywere pretty beat. We were offeringthem rides in a Humvee. Wed tell themcome on and hop in, its an easy path.Of course if they did that, they quit anddidnt earn their spurs. Theyd shoutback, Sir, Ive got it, well pull theHumvee. They were totally beat but stillgoing strong.

This was the last one that were goingto have because were no longer a Cavalryunit, said Morelle. This was the lastchance for our Soldiers to become

traditional Cavalrymen and to get out thereand be a historical part of the unit.

This last group of spur holders from

Wars I and II, and the Vietnam War.Today is a day of mixed emotions, for as we

recognize these Soldiers achievements under Lt. Col.Bernie Banks; were also folding the colors, said Col.Peter W. Foreman, commander, 2nd Combat AviationBrigade, in remarks during the ceremony. TheSoldiers before you today have proudly carried onthe tradition and honor of their forebearers.

Honors and traditions forever etched in historyat places like Bull Run, Gettysburg, Appomattox,the western frontier, China, the Philippines, Franceand the Bulge just to name a few, he said. TheseSoldiers are the end of a long line of troopers whohave carried the finest traditions of the military

service to the aviation branch making it the greatcombat force that it is today.

To the tremendous Soldiers who stand beforeus, you are now at the beginning of your history,said Foreman. Hold truth, the values, dedicationsand professionalism that have led you down thepath of greatness. Because after it is all said anddone, it doesnt matter what colors are flying, whatcounts is your mission focus, your commitmentto excellence and your ability to always accomplishthe mission.

Thank you for allowing this Soldier the privilegeto serve along side you and to call himself HeavyCAV zero six, said Banks in his parting remarks.

Hibbards previous assignments include 6thCavalry Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas where he servedas the forward aviation liaison officer responsible forthe restationing of Headquarters, Headquarters Troop,and 3th Squadron, 6th Cavalry Brigade, to CampHumphreys. His most recent assignment was DeputyDirector for Operations for Special OperationsCommand, Korea.

His awards include the Bronze Star, DefenseMeri tor ious Service Medal , Joint ServiceCommendation Medal, Army CommendationMedal, Army Achievement Medal and JointMeritorious Unit Award.His badges includeSenior Army AviatorBadge, Parachut is tWings, Air AssaultWings and KoreanJump Wings.

Banks nextassignment is advancedcivil schooling en routeto a senior facultyassignment at West Pointin the Department of Behavioral Sciences andLeadership.

the 3-6 can now join their predecessorsas proud wearers of the coveted cavalryspurs.

The 3rd Squadron, 6th Cavalry Brigades Command Sgt. Maj. Archie Davis cases the 3-6 colors. The 3-6 was deactivated and immediately re-flagged as the 4th Battalion, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, in a ceremony held on Tiger Ramp June 15.

PHOTOS BY F. NEILNEELEY

F. NEIL NEELEY

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