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CAMP BONIFAS Lt. Col. Michael Anastasia,

United Nations Command Security Battalion-Joint

Security Area commander, awarded Army

Accommodation Medals to two Soldiers in his unit

Oct. 4, in recognition of their actions to assist a

Korean accident victim.Sgt. Salvatore Versaggi, the units dispensary

medical NCOIC, and Capt. John Tubon, unitphysician assistant, were conducting a route recon

Sept. 2 when they came across an accident scene.

Capt. Tubon and Sgt. Versaggi are medical

professionals trained and ready to perform their

wartime mission. On this day they provided

lifesaving medical support, Anastasia said.

Lt. Col. Michael Anastasia, United Nations Command Security

Battalion-Joint Security Area commander, pins an Army

Accommodation Medal on Sgt. Salvatore Versaggi, who received

the award Oct. 4 for rendering medical aid to a Korean civilian

injured in a road accident Sept. 3.

PFC. M ALCOM B. TORRES

By Capt. Stacy Ouellette

8th U.S.Army Public Affairs

Their actions reflect the kind of selfless service

of all the Soldiers assigned to the UNCSB-JSA,

committed to being good neighbors with our

Korean host.As trained medical personnel, they immediately

stopped to render aid to a 17-year-old Korean

national. Versaggi attributed his abilities to aid in this

situation to his military school training and to his

leader when he was a junior enlisted Soldier.

The training I have received that helped me in

the situation was a combination of various militaryschools I have attended. Mainly the constant drilling

of scenario and situation role play by my team leader

and squad leader when I was a junior enlisted

Soldier, Versaggi said.

Versaggi and Tubon plan to meet the young man

and his family once his medical condition improves.The victims father contacted the unit requesting to

meet them.

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YONGSAN GARRISON North

Korea reportedly conducted anunderground nuclear explosion earlier

this week, but U.S. officials have yet to

confirm the nature of the event.

They have sold many missiles and

aspects of missiles to a number of

countries, Pentagon spokesman Bryan

Whitman told reporters Tuesday. The

U.S. government and the president have

put forward what we call the

P r o l i f e r a t i o n

Security Initiativethat enjoys the

support of many

nations around the

world.

The initiative is

designed to choke

off markets and

supplies for

proliferators. Its not a treaty-basedapproach, according to State

Department officials, but rather is a

partnership in which countries cooperate

to deter, disrupt and prevent

proliferation.

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

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this latest provocation by North Korea,

U.S. Forces Korea Commander Gen. B.

B. Bell said the seismic event wouldhave no impact on U.S. military forces

stationed on the peninsula.

In a Bell Sends dispatch to the

military community, Bell said despite the

Norths nuclear claims, USFK forces are

executing daily operations and

maintaining our readiness at appropriate

levels. At this time, there is no reason to

change this approach.The seismic event observed last

Monday may or may not have been a

nuclear test, Bellcontinued. Scientists

and analysts are studying

the available data in an

attempt to arrive at a

definitive conclusion.

Though Bell did

acknowledge theseriousness of North

Koreas actions, he said he saw no

reason for alarm based solely on these

reports.

While this test is a significant

development, there is no cause for alarm

within the command. U.S. Forces Korea

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

The bottom line is that

this seismic event in and of

itself will not cause us to

change the way we do

business.

Gen. B.B. BellGen. B.B. BellGen. B.B. BellGen. B.B. BellGen. B.B. Bell

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Daegu enclave community members chant slogans as they participate in the Walk a Mile In Her

Shoes march Tuesday at Camp Henry. Several male marchers wore high heels to symbolize the

pain suffered by victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. The event is one of many

scheduled through Area IV in conjunction with Domestic Violence Prevention Month.

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MP Blotter

The following entries were excerpted

from the military police blotters. These

entries may be incomplete and do not

imply the guilt or innocence of any

person.

Winter safety is everyones responsibilityWinter has moved to

the close battle. Its

coming soon and winters

in Korea can be very

harsh. We must begin

serious work now to

ensure were ready to meett h e winter weather challenges.

Our ability to detect, assess and mitigate

environmental change and its effect on our air,

ground and off-duty operations will be vital.

Fewer hours of daylight, low temperatures,

periods of freezing precipitation, winter road

hazards and traffic congestion are all on our

doorstep. Our ability to detect, assess and

mitigate environmental change and its effect onour air, ground and off-duty operations will be

vital.

Our USFK Winter Safety Campaign began

Oct. 1 and will run through April 30. My

Winter Safety Campaign Memorandumprovides more information about the campaign

and tasks commanders to develop winter

safety programs for their units.

The first quarter of every fiscal year has

historically been our worst period for accidentsand reportable safety-related matters. We have

to change this. The success of this years

Winter Safety Campaign depends on us. We

must prepare our personnel for winter hazards

and strictly enforce safety standards.

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line noncommissioned

officers and first-line

supervisors to be personallyinvolved in, and be held

accountable for, ensuring

that their unit winter safety

program is fully developed

and implemented. Our

Under the Oak Tree

Counseling approach as

laid out in my command

policy letter #2 is the bestway to impact on

servicemember behavior.

Every member of the

organization must be aware

of and adhere to the

program.

The Winter Safety

Campaign focuses on the following areas:

Leader AccountabilityCommand involvement is a key factor in

preventing cold weather-related accidents

during this winter season. Commanders

commitment and engaged leadership set the

tone for success.Weather Hazards

Winter weather in Korea can vary greatly

and change quickly. It is imperative that

commanders conduct mission analysis and risk

assessments using the most accurate weather

data available. Weather information is available

through supporting weather

elements, the USFK Web site at

www.usfk.mil/usfk/weather/and USFK PAM 385-3.Safety Training and

Education

Winter safety training must

be completed by Oct. 30 and

all new arrivals after that date

must receive training on

accident prevention measures

for winter activities.Government Motor Vehicle/

Private Motor Vehicle Safety

Rapidly changing road

conditions make travel

extremely hazardous during

winter months in the Republic

of Korea, and it is imperative

that travelers are able to obtain up-to-date

information on these changing situations. Currentroad conditions, travel advisories, cancellation ofsocial and business functions, and school

closings/delays are announced on American

Forces Network (radio and television) and are

available on the USFK Web site at http://

www.usfk.mil/usfk/pmo/roadconditions/

index.asp. Road condition information may also

be obtained by calling 738-ROAD.Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Gen. B.B. Bell

United Nations Command/CombinedForces Command/U.S. Forces Korea

commander

Area 1

Conspiracy, Wrongful Possessionof AAFES Merchandise, Wrongful

Transfer of AAFES Merchandise,

Wrongful Possession of Class VI Items,

Wrongful Transfer of Class VI Items

Sept. 25, Criminal Investigation Division

and the Korean Customs Service

conducted surveillance on a deck truck,

which was driven by Subject 1. The

vehicle was subsequently searched and

various liquor and food products were

seized; a second search revealed a van,

located at the Camp Stanley Army and

Air Force Exchange Service facility,

contained 30 cases of cheese that were

also seized by KCS. Further

investigation revealed Subject 1 rang up

approximately $12,000 in fraudulent

sales, which reflected sales on an

AAFES cash register to give the

appearance that items were sold within

the store when they were actually being

diverted to off-post locations. KCS

identified the import goods store owned

by Subject 2 as a Korean drop house

where diverted AAFES goods were

taken and sold on the Korean economy.

Further investigation revealed Subject

2 instructed Subject 1 to load the NAF

vehicle with AAFES merchandise and

coordinated with Subject 3 to have the

merchandise delivered to the drop

house. The total estimated cost of the

seized diverted goods was $7,805.

Investigation continues by CID and

KCS, with KCS as the lead investigative

agency.

Area 2

Assault, Robbery Sept. 23, Victim1 was attacked and subsequently robbed

by several Korean males while he/she

was walking along a road in Icheon-

Dong, Seoul. Victim 1 was knocked to

the ground and blacked out, and when

he/she regained consciousness he/she

discovered $200 was removed from his/

her wallet. Victim 1 sustained injuries to

his/her face and forehead and received

treatment at the 121st General Hospital

where he/she received sutures, near his/

her left eye, and was released. Sept. 25,

Victim 1 reported this incident to the KNP

who assumed investigative jurisdiction.

Investigation continues by CID and

KNP with KNP as the lead agency.

Shoplifting, Unauthorized Use ofDependent ID Card, Failure to Maintain

Control of Guest Subjects 1 and 2 exited

the Yongsan Main PX with a total of $2371

worth of AAFES merchandise without

rendering proper payment. Further

investigation revealed that Subject 2 used

Subject 3s dependent ID card to access

the PX. Subjects 1, 2 and 3 were

transported to the Yongsan Provost

Marshals Office, where Subjects 1 and 3

were advised of their legal rights, which

they waived, rendering written sworn

statements admitting to the offenses.

Subject 2 rendered a written statement

admitting to the offenses. Subjects 1 and

2 were further processed and released to

KNP. Subject 3 was further processed and

released to his/her sponsor. Subject 1

requested to be released back into MP

custody on a CJ form 3 and was released

into MP custody on a CJ form 2. This is a

final report.


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VFW Essay Contest

The 2006 Veterans of Foreign Wars of

the United States-sponsored essay

contests for middle school and high

school students is now underway, with

contest information available online.The middle school contest, Patriots

Pen, is for students in grades 6-8.

Contestants write a 300-400 word essay

based on an annual patriotic theme.

The first place winner receives a

$10,000 savings bond and an all-

expense-paid trip to Washington D.C.

The top national winners each receive

a savings bond anywhere from $1,000

to $10,000.

The high school contest, Voice of

Democracy, is for students 9-12 . The

contest allows students the

opportunity to voice their opinion in a

three- to five-minute audio essay based

on an annual theme. The first placewinner, who competes with all the first

place VFW Department winners,

receives a $30,000 scholarship that is

paid directly to the recipients

American university, college or

vocational/technical school.

Deadlines for both contests is

November 6, 2006. Information for

contests is available at http://

w w w . v f w . o r g /

index.cfm?fa=cmty.levelc&cid=1836&tok=1.

National Geographic

Spelling Bee

The National Geographic Bee is an

annual nationwide contest that is

designed to encourage the teaching

and study of geography. Students in

grades 4-8 may participate in the

competition.

The registration deadline for schools

is Sunday. Registration instructions

and information about the National

Geographic Bee can be found at: http:/

/ n a t i o n a l g e o g r a p h i c . c o m /

geographybee/. The site also includes

a Study Corner with sample questions

and a GeoBee Quiz game.

Old Skool Dance

An Old Skool Dance will be held 9:06

p.m. Oct. 21 at the Dragon Hill Lodge

Naija Ballrom. The dance, sponsoredon its 100th anniversary by the Alpha

Phi Alpha Fraternity Mu Phi Lambda

Chapter, raises scholarship funds for

deserving high school students.

Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the

door. For tickets or information, call

010-5846-1074.

Estate Claim Notice

William M. Guy, a civilian employee

serving in Korea, died Sept. 28 in

Hawaii. Anyone having a claim against

the estate of Guy may contact Bruce

Taylor at 736-7038, or by e-mail at

[email protected].

Daegu Air Base Entry

Procedure Changes

Base access procedures at Daegu Air

Base (K-2) have changed. All base

access will now be controlled by

Republic of Korea Air Force.

For information, call Tech Sgt. Tony

Krolczyk at 766-4352.

AFN-K broadcasts live once again

By Susan Silpasornaprasit

Korea Region Public Affairs

Above: Sgt. Dustin Jorrick, Eighth U.S. Army, makes his way down a road during the Urban

War-fighter Orienteering Course Oct. 3 during the Department of the Army 2006 Soldier of the

Year/Noncommissioned Officer of the Year "Best Warrior."

At Left: Sgt. Corey E. Luffler, Eighth Army-Korea, and Staff Sgt. Travis Stoufer, U.S. Army Pacific

Command, press on during the two-mile run of the Army Physical Fitness Test as part of the

Department of the Army Best Warrior Competition Oct. 4.JORGE GOMEZ

T. ANTHONY BELL

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YONGSAN GARRISON The

television studio was a whirlwind of

bright lights and frenetic production

specialists. Then, everything suddenly

came into focus, as the broadcast

team at American Forces Network-Korea rolled into their live newscast.

Sept. 27, viewers watched as AFN-

Korea broadcast live from Yongsan.

Those who didnt notice the news

was being broadcast in real-time, can

credit the seamless professionalism of

the broadcasting team.

This was AFN-Koreas second live

broadcast in two months. There have

not been regular live broadcasts fromAFN-K in three years.

Michael Frank, AFN-K network

production chief, said he was

especially impressed with the

performance in light of the days

trying circumstances. I was very

pleased with the performance, he

said. It had been a very busy day. We

had people doing different positions, a

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whole new crew and a tightscheduleand they pulled it off.

Such is a day in the life of The

Frontline Network broadcaster.

Our day-to-day mission is to keep

military members, families and

[Department of Defense] civilians

informed, Staff Sgt. Alan Davis,

AFN-K news section chief said. In

wartime, families and civilian

employees would be evacuated, so the

mission becomes strictly delivering

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

SUSAN SILPASORNAPRASIT

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

NuclearNuclearNuclearNuclearNuclear from Page 1

continuously evaluates our area of operations for threats to

the safety and security of our force, our servicemembers and

our families, the general said. Our alliance, Combined Forces

Command and the U.S. Forces Korea are prepared to protect

our forces and the Republic of Korea should that ever benecessary.

This test does not alter our ability to effectively deter. Be

assured that the alliance has the forces necessary to deter

aggression and, should deterrence fail, decisively defeat any

North Korea attack against the Republic of Korea.

The bottom line is that this seismic event in and of itself will

not cause us to change the way we do business. Our alliance is

strong and our commitment to peace, stability and security on

the Korean Peninsula is resolute, Bell said.As for the potential threat a nuclear North Korea could

pose to the United States, Whitman said the United States

has a limited ballistic missile defense capability. This has

been a priority of this department, he said. The system could

protect the American people from a rogue threat like the oneposed by North Korea, he added.

The United Nations Security Council is meeting to debate

sanctions against the rogue regime.

The sanctions that were proposing in the Security

Council are specifically designed to target North Koreas

programs of weapons of mass destruction nuclear,

chemical, biological, its ballistic missile program and its other

illicit activities, (such as) selling drugs through diplomatic

channels, gambling, counterfeiting American money, U.S.Ambassador to the U.N. John Bolton said on the CBS Early

Show Tuesday.

For the full Bell Sends message, go to the U.S. Forces

Korea Web site at www.usfk.army.mil.


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AFN-KAFN-KAFN-KAFN-KAFN-K from Page 3

command information to the troops, heexplained.

We train the way an infantry unittrains in the field, Davis said. We

proved were ready to go live if the

commander needs us to.

The evening broadcast provided a

training ground for the network

production center team.

Sgt. 1st Class Heatherann Bozeman,network production center NCOIC,

likened the experience to a live-fire

exercise. Theres a bit more adrenaline

pumping the pressure is on, she

said.

The live broadcasts are not the only

opportunity AFN members have to put

themselves to the test. Bozeman said the

broadcasters hone their wartime skillsdaily while accomplishing their duties.We perform our wartime mission every

day its what we do, she said. The

AFN-Korea broadcast team films a daily

15-minute news segment, which also

airs on The Pentagon Channel to keep

Americans at home informed about life

in South Korea.

Whether filming live newscasts or

live-to-tape segments, every member ofthe broadcasting team is required to be

proficient in all areas of production.

The network practices our wartime

mission to make sure everyone involved

in the newscast is trained up, so if wehave to go real-world live, were all

prepared, Frank said.

He said they plan to add more

challenges and to intensify training in

future live broadcasts. For example, thebroadcast team may have to prepare for

a live, same-day newscast with little

notice; or members may have to swap

positions in the studio close to airtime.

Our best inform the entire

peninsula, Bozeman said. Our folks

want to bring their audience the best.

Though the television broadcasts are

produced at AFN-Korea Headquarters

here at Yongsan, Frank stressed that it is

a much larger effort. The support of

affiliates across the peninsula is a major

factor in AFN-Ks success, he said.Were telling the USFK story,

Davis added. Koreans and U.S. military

members work together on a daily basis

and AFN is sharing their experiences

with the Korean community and the

world, he said. Whatever way be it

radio, television or Internet were

here for them.

SUSAN SILPASORNAPRASIT

from Page 2WinterWinterWinterWinterWinterOne of the tragedies of winter

weather is the risks associated with

carbon monoxide poisoning. This silent

killer is served up whenservicemembers leave their stationary

vehicle running to keep warm. This is a

recipe for death.Supervisors cannot let

servicemembers run stationary vehicles

simply to keep warm. This killer will

seep into openings in the vehicle

compartment and silently kill the

occupant. Do not allow

servicemembers to run a vehicle tokeep war.

The same killer will invade field

sleeping tents unless approved heating

devices are used, maintained properly

and fire/carbon monoxide guards are on

duty. Supervisors must ensure all tents

are properly heated, vented and

supervised.Winter Recreation Activities

Personnel should be encouraged to

take advantage of the excellent activities

and events offered by Morale, Welfare

and Recreation. Regardless of what

activity is chosen (skiing, sledding,

camping, snowboarding, etc.) remind

personnel to prepare themselves for

outdoor activities during the winter

season. It is essential to mitigate the

risks associated with cold weather and

to take appropriate precautions.Home Safety

Servicemembers safety begins in thehomes. Family members are also at risk

for injuries. We need to reinforce safe

behavior of family members.Supervisors should talk to their

servicemembers about rehearsing home

emergency plans and performing

function tests on smoke and carbon

monoxide detectors.

We must do everything we can to

prevent injury and loss of life during theupcoming winter season. Early

preparation and first-line supervisor

commitment are critical to ensuring that

every person is ready for whats ahead.

As leaders we are responsible for

ensuring the safety or our precious men

and women as we train and prepare to

execute our fight tonight mission.

We Go Together!

General, U.S. ArmyCommander

Staff Sgt. Horacia Lozano, studio production

NCOIC, directs the news broadcast by

monitoring audio and graphics equipment

during a live broadcast Sept. 27.


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JIMCUNNINGHAM

By Jim Cunningham

Area I Public Affairs

Col. Forrest Newton, garrison commander of Area I, gives

encouragement to foreign spouses during a meeting at theCamp Casey USO Oct. 4.

CAMP CASEYCol. Forrest Newton, Area I

garrison commander, gave some encouraging

words to foreign spouses during a meeting held

Oct. 4 at the Camp Casey USO.

I still know that there are young women out

there, with children, whose husbands have left,

and they feel like they have been abandoned,

Newton said. I know that they are out there, and

I know that some of you know who they are. I amtelling you that if they are a dependent of a U.S.

Soldier, I want you to tell them to come in, no

questions asked, and we will take care of them.

Newton explained he would find out where their

husbands are and that

the Army would take

care of them and their

families.

If a woman comes

in and says she is

married to a U.S.

Soldier, I am going to

find out whats going

on so we can figure

out where her

husband is, Newtonsaid. The thought of

a child and a wife

sitting out here in

Korea feeling abandoned and alone is reprehensible

and we are not going to allow it to happen.

These words came at a time when many

spouses are confused about their status and

seeking answers to many problems. Not least of

which is confusion about Korean immigration

amnesty and fines for overstaying visas. Although

the only official word from Seoul is amnesty for

Korean/Chinese and Korean/Russian immigrants,

many worried about nonexistent deadlines on

amnesty.

We have nothing in writing from Koreanimmigration, but they tell us by word of mouth

that there is a deadline of Dec. 31 for amnesty on

fines for those who leave the country on their own

accord, said Toney Price, Army Community

Service relocation readiness program manager for

Area I.

Nevertheless, Newton was brimming with good

news for spouses and their families, everything

from medical treatment to commissary access.

I am serious, Newton said. It is not right to

leave people out there afraid that we are going to

do something. The only thing that we are going to

do is figure out where the spouses husband is and

try to solve the situation. Give Sally Hall, manager

of the USO in Area I, your telephone number and

tell her the problem. All you have to do is call her.She will take care of it.

Maj. Andrew Powell, of the 168th Medical

Battalion, had good news for spouses from the

medical side.

In November we will start seeing children,

Powell said. We will have obstetrics and

gynecology too, but you must make sure you have

an appointment.

News from Newton that the commissary is here

to serve the Soldiers and their families -- and not

for families to serve the commissary -- provided

relief to those having trouble getting the products

they need.

How it works in the commissary is you all

have a vote, you are the customers, Newton said.

The commissary manager is allowed to carry

7,000 items. If all of you get together and say, we

would like to have these five or six products added

to the commissary. Then he can look at it and Lt.Col. Hodges can take it to the commissary and say

these are the seven items that my community

wants, so you need to add these and find

something else that doesnt sell very well and

remove them.

The importance and size of

the USO foreign spouses

meetings have grown greatly in

only a few months.

When the USO started this

program in April of this year, it

aimed to bring new foreign

spouses together once a month

to learn about available and

updated military and civilian

resources in the community thatwould help them cope with the

American and Army ways of life,

and to interact and network with

other new spouses in the area, Hall said. The

meetings have truly clearly ignited motivation from

spouses now actively participating in community

activities, without any reluctance.

Classes planned and organized during meetings

have now produced 24 spouses graduating from

Computer Level I and II basic courses; 18 spouses

enrolled in a weekly GED review class, and more

spouses are now Army Family Team Builders (the

new Army wife survival skills)-certified, and they

have also organized and enjoyed trips to Osan,

Everland and Lotte World.During the monthly meetings, foreign spouses

also receive updates on U.S. immigration and

Status of Forces Agreement visa requirements,

Korean immigration amnesty schedule and

penalties, troop medical clinic, medical and dental

services.

To this date, we have a number of spouses

who have availed themselves of the current

amnesty period and returned to their countries of

origin, Hall said. A few of them stayed and paid

the imposed fees to be able to apply for a SOFA

visa and stay longer in Korea.

A few families left behind waiting for their U.S.

visas are also enjoying the interim support

provided by the garrison, said Hall.

Most of all, with the turnout today, about 75spouses voiced their issues and opinions in a

discussion with Col. Newton and Lt. Col.

Hodges on commissary and post exchange

issues, Hall said. I think of this as a

progressive step to better community

involvement of foreign spouses.

E-mail [email protected]

Sally Maneulita Hall, manager of USO at Camp Casey, translates

in Tagalog for the guest speakers to make sure all foreignspouses understand what is being said at the Oct. 4 meeting.

Maj. Andrew Powell of the 168th Medical Battalion,explains the services offered to spouses and their

families during a meeting at the Camp Casey USO.

If a woman comes in and says she ismarried to a U.S. Soldier, I am going to

find out whats going on so we can

figure out where her husband is, the

thought of a child and a wife sitting out

here in Korea feeling abandoned and

alone is reprehensible and we are not

going to allow it to happen.

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Hispanic Heritage Month

Cookout

The Equal Employment Opportunity

Office invites all to a Hispanic Heritage

Month cookout in front of the Camp

Red Cloud Commissary beginning atnoon Saturday. For information, call

732-6273.

Camp Stanley Fun Run

Better Opportunities for Single and

unaccompanied Soldiers will hold a fun

run at Camp Stanley beginning at 6 a.m.

Oct. 20. For information, call Amber

Adamets, BOSS President 732-5293 or

010-2660-66613.

BOSS Ball Planned

BOSS will hold its Black and White Ball

8 p.m. Nov. 18 at Camp Stanley

Reggies. For more information, call:

732-5293 or 101-2660-66613.

American Red Cross Job

Opportunity

The American Red Cross needs a part-

time after-hours case worker. Persons

selected must be a U.S. citizen and will

work out of the Camp Casey Red Cross

Office. For job description and further

requirements, contact the Red Cross

office at 730-3184 or 031-869-3184.

Wash Rack Canteen

Closed

Camp Caseys Red Cross Wash Rack

Canteen will be closed for 30 days

beginning Sunday. It will open Nov. 16.

FY07 AFAP Conference

The 2nd Infantry Division and Area I

FY07 Army Family Action Plan

Conference will be held Nov. 28 and 29

at Camp Casey. For information, call

732-7314/7779.

ACS Volunteer Luncheon

Army Community Services will hold its

Volunteer Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Oct.

25, in the Warriors Club. For

information, call 730-3062

Flyaway Volunteers

Sought

United States Forces Korea will

conduct Courageous Channel 06-2 Oct.

26-29, to exercise procedures focusing

on registration and evacuation of

Department of Defense-affiliated

noncombatants from Korea to a safe

haven.

As part of the exercise, volunteers will

be relocated out of the country at the

expense of the government. To

volunteer, contract your Area I

Noncombatant Evacuation Operations

Coordinator, Staff Sgt. Jon Higgins, at

732-9519 as soon as possible. It is

mandatory for all DOD-affiliated

noncombatants to participate.

For information, call 732-6524.

Charlie Daniels Band

The Charlie Daniels Band will appear

at the Camp Casey Carey Fitness

Center 7 p.m. Thursday. The band will

appear at CRC Oct. 22 after the block

party at 5 p.m.

JIMCUNNINGHAM

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

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CAMP RED CLOUDHues of autumn weather and

music both rhythmic and lyrical filled the Camp Red

Cloud Gym Sept. 26, when Anthony Hamilton and his

octet set upon the stage for a Morale, Welfare and

Recreation-sponsored concert. A traps drummer and aconga player along with the lyrical flow of keyboards

and two guitarists provide rhythm while three female

vocalists punctuate the delivery of this groups main

voice, the baritone-tenor of Hamilton.

Hamilton seems to know where he is going in his career.

I want to be consistent to where people feel like this

is Anthony Hamilton, Hamilton said. Even though I

have been in the business more than 12 years, a lot of

people dont know me musically yet.

After beginning the show with an upbeat Comin

from where Im From, the group settled into the style

that was his first benchmark as a rhythm and blues artist,

Soullife.

It is about being in a great relationship and knowing

its the best thing for you, but people all around you are

trying to tear it down, Hamilton said. Youve found

the one that you know is your better half, your rib, so to

speak, with extra barbecue sauce on it.

The band is a rhythm quintet with three female vocalists

to fill in the gaps of the chord progressions supplied by

the two guitarists and keyboard player. The resulting

sound is fluid, lyrical and populated with the smack of

rhythmic punctuation one would expect from an artist

like Ray Charles.

I have never really had a fear of writing songs,

Hamilton said. That just comes to me naturally. That is

just who I am. After my first deal with MCA went down,

I kind of felt like, OK this is not working. Is there

something wrong with my music, or is it just me.

Whether the pulse of the music is fast or moderate,

the band has a tight feel to their performance that one

would expect from a well-seasoned jazz band.

I have moments now when I ask myself if I am

reaching the people I want to reach, am I touching thesubjects I need to touch, Hamilton said.

The lyrics of the songs are not the kind that would

make a sailor blush, but rather clean with meaning and

to the point and purpose of the song.

I didnt approach doing my new record with the

intention of outdoing the last album, Hamilton said. I

wanted it to have the same amount of quality, putting

raw emotions and experiences to music. You know, re-

living as much as possible what I have been through in

the past few years of being out there, being on the road,

singing songs that keep the listeners interested.


The octet features three female singers that provide harmony and

underscore Hamiltons fluid lyrics in classic rhythm and blues style.

CAMP RED CLOUD Effective

with classes starting Nov. 1,

Headquarters Army Community

Education System will approve

exceptions based on guidance by ACES

personnel only.

The help desk is fully capable of

assisting Soldiers in the portal

processes, said Dana White, deputyeducation advisor, Human Resources,

ACES, Installation Management Agency,

Korea Region Office. The responsibility

lies with the Soldier to seek the necessary

information and request tuition

assistance in a timely manner.

For any course with a start date of

Nov. 1 or later, requests for after-the-

fact tuition assistance will require clear

evidence of misinformation provided by

the help desk or ACES personnel.We will also consider cases where

a letter of instruction school

representative has misinformed a

Soldier, although it is our position that

college personnel are not the primary

points of contact for Soldiers seeking

information about GoArmyEd

procedures, White said.

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Prevent Cooking fires:

Watch what you heatBy Jim Cunningham


CAMP RED CLOUDWhen the

National Fire Protection Agency

selected the month of October for

fire prevention week they had a very

good reason in mind.

Fire Prevention Week marks the

anniversary of the Great Chicago

Fire of Oct. 8-9, 1871. The historic

blaze raged for several days and

killed more than 250 people,

left100,000 more homeless, and

destroyed more than 17,000

buildings.

Each October the NFPA

sponsors a fire preventioncampaign. The theme for Fire

Prevention Week 2006 focuses on

the leading cause of home fires and

injuries cooking, said John

Cook, fire chief of Area I.

The leading cause of home fires

is cooking fires, which leads to the

most fires and injuries, said Cook.

Cooking equipment is involved in

more than 100,000 reported home

fires each year, and most of those

involve the kitchen stovetop. Most

cooking fires occur because of

unattended cooking.

Cook has some safety tips and afew fire-fighting stories to tell about

home fires.

Often when were called to a fire

that started in the kitchen, the

residents tell us they only left the

kitchen for a few minutes, Cook

said. Sadly, thats all it takes for a

dangerous fire to start. We hope that

Fire Prevention Month will help us

reach folks in the community before

they have suffered a damaging

lesson.

The chief offers some sage advice:

Stay in the kitchen when you are

frying, grilling, broiling or boiling

food.

One fire was caused by

unattended cooking, Cook said.

The person just started cooking,

didnt stay nearby and the fire got

out of hand. Another fire was

started when the person cooking

was not paying attention. The

person was in the kitchen and doing

something different and when they

looked the fire had started.

If you must leave the room, even

for a short period of time, turn off

the stove.

The largest percentages of

cooking fires are stovetop fires,

Cook said. You need to stay in the

area so you can watch your cookingand be prepared. The other thing is

most people who know they have a

flare up, and you never hear about it

because most

of the time all

you need to do

is take a lid and

place it over

the flaming pot

or pan the

fire is out.

If you are cooking on a range top

always have a lid available,

especially if you are cooking in oil,

and secondly, know where your fireextinguisher is, Cook explained.

Bottom line is if you must depart

while you are cooking, turn the

stove off, Cook said.

When you are simmering, baking

or roasting food, check it regularly,

stay in the home or apartment and

use a timer to remind you.

If you have young children, use

the stoves back burners whenever

possible. Keep children and pets at

least three feet away from the stove.

Children get around stoves.

They can reach up and pull

something down on themselves,

Cook said.

When you cook, wear clothing

with tight-fitting sleeves.

The clothing one wears while

cooking can cause an accidental fire

and serious burns, Cook explained.

When you cook, wear clothing

with tight-fitting sleeves, so they

wont get into the flame while you

are cooking and cause a fire that

can cause serious burns, he said.

Keep potholders, oven mitts,

wooden utensils, paper and plastic

bags, towels, and anything else that

can burn, away form your stovetop.

Clean up food and grease from

burners and stovetops.

There are more fires in the home

than anywhere else, Cook said.

Barracks Cooking

Barracks living situations bring

the consequences of cooking fires

to a serious level, according to

Cook.

Anytime you have a fire in abarracks you have the potential to

have injuries and large losses, Cook

said. More important are the

injuries. You

could have

smoke

inhalation if you

are lying in a

room, and a lot

of people get

burned trying

to put out a fire by throwing water

on a grease fire, or trying to move

containers burning with oil.

Cooking is only permitted inbarracks and living quarters

specifically set up for cooking,

Cook said. You go to some

barracks and you will see a

kitchenette. It will have a cooking

stove, a range hood and an exhaust

ventilation system. The larger

barracks also will have a sprinkler

system, and some of the smaller

barracks will have a chemical fire

suppression system over the stove.

These systems automatically put

out the fire, set off the fire alarm

and turn off the stove, explained

Cook. Those types of places are OK

for cooking.

Unauthorized cooking is where

there are no cooking facilities set up

and people decide to cook in their

rooms using hot plates and things

like that, Cook said. I would say

at least 70 percent of the barracks

have authorized cooking facilities.

None of the barracks are allowed

to have cooking in their rooms. The

only place you will find cooking in

the rooms are some of the officer

quarters and some of the senior

noncommissioned officer quarters,

Cook explained.

The big thing we worry about is

cooking in the barracks -- aside

from the authorized places is the

unauthorized cooking because that

potentially has a lot of problems,

Cook said.

All hot plates in rooms are

unauthorized.

That is what we fight against,

Cook said. When we find them, wework with the first sergeants and

commanders to try and eliminate

them as much as possible.

Microwave Safety

Furthermore, microwave ovens

can be just as dangerous as cooking

stoves.

A microwave oven is extremely

safe if one uses it properly, Cook

said. There are a couple of things

one needs to remember: first, when

you connect a microwave, keep in

mind it is a high amperage item.

One should not connect a

microwave oven and refrigeratorson the same circuit. It will overload

and overheat the circuit.

The other thing with

microwaves is one needs to use the

right kind of containers when

cooking food in a microwave,

Cook said. Dont put aluminum

items in the microwave.

Regardless of how you cook or

what you are cooking, Cook said

the message is the same.

The whole theme this year is: if

you pay attention to what you heat,

the fire wont happen.

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Dooley,whats that

smell?

Hey!Dooley!Watch

what youheat!!


Often when were called to a fire that started in the kitchen, the

residents tell us they only left the

kitchen for a few minutes.

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

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YONGSAN GARRISON Area

II officially kicked off the 2006 season

of giving for the Combined Federal

Campaign with a ribbon and cake

cutting ceremony Oct. 2 at the Main

Exchange parking lot.Weve got a lot of work to do,

said U.S. Forces Korea J-5 Maj. Gen.

Duane Thiessen, a longtime CFC

supporter.

The U.S. Marine Corps general told

a group of about 40 servicemembers

and civilians that he had a simple

message for them.

Its the importance of each and

every one of you; the importance ofevery federal employee, every

servicemember to this campaign this

year, he said.

Last year, of the $285 million CFC

brought in, $16 million came from

donators overseas. $1.5 million wasspecifically from donors stationed in

Korea.

"My challenge to you is fine, those

are just numbers, Thiessen said. Ourgoal should be 100 percent contact

with a message.

That message, he said, should be

that everyone has a vested interest in

some portion of the CFC.

What happens is, when everybody

puts a little bit in, you have this huge

leveraging capacity that adds up veryquickly, he said.

Thiessen shared that his father

passed away from ParkinsonsDisease.

When I see an association

affiliated with Parkinsons Disease, it

gets my attention, he said. Every

one of you and every person that you

work with has something that they are

interested in.Thiessen said the CFC offers an

USFK officials join

ceremony Oct. 2YONGSAN GARRISON A

parade, games, prize drawings, a

magic show and live entertainment

will entertain Area II community

members and guests at the annual

Fall Festival Celebration Saturday

on Yongsan South Post.

The parade will begin 10 a.m.at the commissary and proceed

west along X Corps Boulevard tothe Collier Field House area. The

parade will feature Area II

Commander Col. Ron Stephens as

grand marshal, as well as the Seoul

American High School king and

queen and Area II volunteers of the

year.A prize of $200 will be awarded

in each of six categories, including

best vehicle entry; best marching

entry; most humorous entry; best

musical entry; best childrens

entry and best military theme.

We have a lot of entries already,

but theres room for more, saidMario Farrulla, Area II recreation

director.The festival, which will include

food booths, vendors, contests,

games and professional

entertainment, will be open 11 a.m.

YONGSAN GARRISON Area II stood tall Sept.

28 as officials welcomed a visit from the most senior

military officer in Korea.United Nations Command, Combined Forces

Command and United States Forces Korea

Commander Gen. B.B. Bell and his wife Katie toured

Area II facilities and spoke with community members.

Visits like this re-ground me, Gen. Bell said. It

gives me an opportunity to talk with people who really

live day-to-day in the trenches of the community.

Since he took command in January, Bell has now

visited each Army community. He said the visits bring

insight into community successes, victories,challenges and defeats, and what I can do to make

their life better.

These visits are important to him because they cut

out the layers of command that would normally be

between me and the rubber meeting the road, he

said.

Area II Commander Col. Ron Stephens hosted the

tour that started at the 1st Replacement Center. After

an update on how community members in- and out-process, the group moved to the Seoul American High

School.

Well, this is where we live, we live in Area II,

Katie said. Its just good to visit our owncommunity.

During a tour of the Yongsan Community Services

Building, the commander asked some community

members he encountered about their concerns.

I think that the closeness that I see in this

community, no matter what facility we visit, it seems

they all work together to provide the best services forthe citizens here in Area II, Katie said.

For the commander, the opportunity to speak

directly with community members is necessary.

It gives me a chance to see up close the degree to

which Im being successful in making sure that the

environment here is wholesome, healthy and were

providing the services that we need to, to our

servicemembers, our spouses and our civilian force,

Gen. Bell said. Its vital to me to do these community

visits, and do them frequently.The group ate lunch at Commiskeys with Family

Readiness Group representatives. Later, the general

met with Area II Better Opportunities for Single and

unaccompanied Soldiers representatives.

The BOSS representatives brought up many issues

about bus schedules and taxi concerns. Bell told the

group that he appreciated the input.

The Area II community is close-knit, he said.

Everybodys pulling together to overcome thechallenges, everybody is proud to be here, they are

proud of our Korean ally, and they are engaged with

our Korean ally in a positive way. They have

shortcomings, and I havent heard one complaint

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

PHOTOS BY DAVID MCNALLY

Area II Commander

Col. Ron Stephens

answers Gen. B.B.

Bell during a tour of

the Yongsan Army

Community Service

Building. The

general and his wifeKatie spent the

entire day visiting

Area II facilities.See CommanderCommanderCommanderCommanderCommander, Page 12

By David McNally

Area II Public Affairs

opportunity for people with a vested

interest to participate in a small way

and to make a big difference.

The CFC offers confidence,convenience and choice, said CFC

Korea Coordinator Marvin Sanders.

The Department of Defensescreens CFC charities to ensure they

meet high standards and maintain

overhead costs less than 25 percent.

Because of these screenings, donors

can be confident about where their

money is going, he said.

United States Forces Koreas Marine Maj. Gen. Duane Thiessen encourages Area II

community members to get involved in the 2006 Combined Forces Campaign Oct. 2 at

the Yongsan Main Exchange parking lot.

E-mail [email protected] See FestivalFestivalFestivalFestivalFestival, Page 12

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DPW Organization Day

Area II Directorate of Public Works,

to include the Housing Office, will be

closed except for emergency work or

repairs for Oct. 20 for an Organization

Day. For Emergency Service Orders,call 724-3360.

Seoul Computer Club

The next Seoul Computer Club

meeting will be 2-4 p.m. Saturday at

the Seoul USO, Camp Kim. For

information, visit http://

www.seoulcc.org.

Red Ribbon Week

Area II Red Ribbon Week events will

start with a 10K fun run at Collier Field

Oct. 21. Other events the following

week will take place daily at Seoul

American High School and SeoulAmerican Middle School. The week

will end with Youth JAM to be held

on the lawn 3-6 p.m.Oct. 28 behind the

puttputt golf area next to

Commiskeys. Activities will include

youth bands and solo acts with a

variety of musical styles, food booths,

games, skateboarding, putt-putt golf,

inflatable jumping houses, and various

Yongsan agency information tables.

For information, call 738-6816 or 738-

6815.

Office Renovation

The Personal Property Processing

Office, Bldg. 4106, Rm. 120 (ACSPersonal Property Counseling Center),

will be closed for renovations today.

Staff will still be available to schedule

appointments, but counseling will be

performed on an emergency basis only

(e.g. personnel needing to clear.) The

office will reopen 1 p.m. Monday. For

information, call 738-4817 or 4818.

Sexual Assault Hotline

The 24-hour Sexual Assault Hotline

phone number is DSN 158. From off

post or cell phone, call 0505-764-5700.

Individuals may also call Area II Sexual

Assault Response Coordinator Leah

Holland at 738-3034 or 010-8697-4869.

Aikido Classes

Aikido provides a way to keep fit and

learn effective martial arts skills.

Classes are ongoing 6:30-8 p.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays and

Saturdays noon-1:30 p.m. at Trent

Gymnasium. The classes cost $40 per

month. For information, call at 010-

8671-4213.

Area II Ethics Training

The next ethics training is 1-2 p.m.

Nov. 9 at Balboni Theater. This is an

annual training requirement for all

Army personnel. For information, call

723-6631.

Area II Web site

For more community notes, news and

information, visit the Area II Web site

at http://area2.korea.army.mil.

Community members send holiday greetingsCommunity members send holiday greetingsCommunity members send holiday greetingsCommunity members send holiday greetingsCommunity members send holiday greetingsBy Cpl. Lee Yang-won


YONGSAN GARRISON The

holiday season is approaching and, in

preparation, 187 Area II community

members sent greetings to theirhometowns through the Army and Air

Force Hometown News Service Sept.

26 at the Dragon Hill Lodge.

The team videotaped service-

members regards for broadcast in the

United States.

We send the videotapes to local

TV stations in the states, said Staff

Sgt. Michele Thomas, HeadquartersAir Force News. The stations will

run the greetings between commercial

breaks, news, and sports games. They

will air between Thanksgiving and the

New Year.

Thomas said the event has a bigsignificance not only to the

servicemembers but also to the family

members back home.Its a good program for the morale

and welfare of the servicemembers

who cant see their families during the

holidays, she said. It definitely

means a lot to parents who can see

their sons and daughters on TV.

She said the team has been

covering the Pacific region and

videotaped more than 1,150

servicemembers in Korea. The team

departed for Okinawa and Guam the

following day.

Ive seen a lot of people do these

things on TV and it encouraged me to

take part in it, said PersonnelServices Battalion Staff Sgt. Sara Lay.

It was a warm and nice experience.

Lay said the program will help

servicemembers to maintain close

contacts with their families and friends

despite the long separation.

I wanted to let my entire family

and my friends know that I miss them

in California, said 52nd Medical

Battalion Cpl. Anaydeth Torres.

Everybody in my unit was excited tocome out and participate.

By Pfc. Kim Sang-wookArea II Public Affairs

ACS opens U.S. citizenship study class

PFC. K IM SANG-WOOK

Albert and Myuna Lujan concentrate during a Sept. 27 study class to

help them pass the U.S. citizenship test.

CPL. L EE YANG-WON

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Eric Metzger sends holiday greetings with his family at an Army and Air

Force Hometown News Service video recording session Sept. 26 at Dragon Hill Lodge.


YONGSAN GARRISON To help foreigners acquire

U.S. citizenship, Area II Army Community Service offered

study classes Sept. 25 and 27 at the ACS building.

During the two sessions, 10 students reviewed 100

questions about U.S history and government to prepare for

their citizenship interview.

To become a citizen of the United States, applicants must

pass a citizenship test. Many foreigners find the test difficultto pass.

The class is to help them study for their test, said

Relocation Program Manager Gina Mariano. We opened the

class to help people who are getting ready to obtain their

citizenship.

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

to hold extra classes.

Yongsan Motorcycle Club

members leave South Post

Chapel on a "Last Ride" for

member Bill Guy, who passed

away Sept. 28 in Hawaii. Club

members wore leathers and

other biker regalia to amemorial ceremony, then rode

to Guy's office, where his parked motorcycle was

displayed with his picture, vest

and helmet. About 100 friends

and co-workers attended the

memorial service for Guy, a

civilian employee in Korea for

the past nine years.

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STEVE DAVIS

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11The Morning Calm Weekly Area II Oct. 13, 2006http://area2.korea.army.milGrammy-nominated singer performs for Area II

YONGSAN GARRISON More

than 900 community members filledthe Collier Field House to see a

Grammy Award nominated singer and

songwriter perform Sept. 27.

Anthony Hamilton has been on a

Korean tour that included camps

Walker, Casey, Humphreys and Red

Cloud to pay tribute to U.S.

servicemembers.

I learned a lot during my stay here,

and Im honored to perform for you,Hamilton said. When my manager told

me I would perform in front of the

Soldiers, I was right at the airport.

Morale, Welfare, and Recreation

sponsored the performance. MWR

officials are trying to get more top

name performers.The event provides Soldiers with

the latest American entertainers toexperience something back home,

said Area II MWR Director Paul

Robinson. It was a very successful

and enthusiastic concert.

Robinson said Hamilton seemed to

enjoy himself during the show

interacting with the crowd. He said he

was especially pleased to see Hamilton

dance and sing with the audience.

The concert was very inspiring,said Spc. Emilanda Cange, U.S.

Forces Korea Protocol Branch. He

seemed to be a very noble man.

Cange said she liked the fact that he

came all the way here just to perform

for the Soldiers.

It was a very entertaining show,

said Spc. Carl Smothers. He made the

show very relevant with the Soldiers by

saying some jokes about cadences.

Hamilton said he looks forward to

more shows for the overseasservicemembers in the future.

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

Hamilton shakes hands with the crowd during

his performance.

Civilians suit upBy Steve Davis


YONGSAN GARRISON

Several squads of Area II Support

Activity emergency essential civilians

have been lured to the nearest militaryclothing store in search of the latest

fall fashions.

Emergency essential civilians, also

known as EECs, are Department

of the Army civilian employees who

remain in-country to support U.S.

forces in the event of an emergency

or hostilities on the Korean peninsula.

EECs wear military uniforms

much like Soldiers they support, witha couple of exceptions. They wear a

D.A.Civilian tape over their left

pocket and their rank is the EEC

emblem: a triangle with U.S.

stitched in black on the inside. Theywear a black ball cap with the EEC

emblem in front.

At the Area II Support Activity

this month, some are drawing an

initial issue of the new Army CombatUniform, or ACU. Others are

upgrading to ACUs from the older

Battle Dress Uniform, and getting

new boots.

All EEC personnel are issued

uniforms and protective gear,

including Kevlar helmets and

decontamination equipment, said

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today that I thought wasnt legitimate

and needed work, he said.

Everybody is focused on a good

community environment, Gen. Bell

said.

Their issues are good issues and we

ought to do better in the areas that Ivebeen challenged in today, he said.

Before the tour ended, Bell visited the

Yongsan Child Development Center and

Youth Services.

It was very positive, said Child and

Youth Service Coordinator Dr. Roxanne

Chancellor. I explained our programs

and conducted the tour.

- 8:30 p.m. on Williams Avenue next to

Collier Field House and on Soccer Field

#12. The festival will feature Kids

Land, complete with large inflatable

games, balloon clowns and a variety ofyouth-oriented activities.

For a complete schedule of eventsonline, visit the Area II Web site at http:/

/area2.korea.army.mil.

An 18th Medical Command

Community Health Fair and the first

Korea-wide Retiree Appreciation Day

will be held in conjunction with the fall

festival.

Medical booths on Williams Avenue

will test vision, blood pressure,

cholesterol and body fat composition.Information on health and overall

wellbeing will also be available.

Retirees will get a special treat atRetiree Appreciation Day activities.

I had people come in to ask about

the study class, Mariano said. Because

of that, I decided to give a class.

The one-hour class was a question-

and-answer session. Mariano asked

questions like Who is the first president

of the United States? and What is ournational anthem? Students answered to

review the common knowledge required

to become a U.S citizen.

It was good, interesting and we

learned a lot today, said German student

plans and operations specialist Sean

Lehane. They are also trained

throughout the year on many of the

same survival skills as Soldiers.

Lehane, also the Area II Support

Activity EEC program coordinator


Chancellor said the general and hiswife arrived during a dance class for

four and five year olds.

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

They were really excited to see the

general, Chancellor said.The general said he had many

impressions during his visit.

Great community, wonderful people

across all of our services. There are some

challenges, we should be able to do better,

and Im working on it, he said.

from Page 9FFFFFestivalestivalestivalestivalestivalRetiree information booths will be

staffed at the Main Post Club from 11

a.m. 2 p.m. by a variety of

organizations, including the Veterans

Administration, the U.S. Embassy,American Red Cross, Army Community

Service, American Legion, Veterans ofForeign Wars and others. A free

barbecue lunch will be held 11:30 a.m.

1:30 p.m. for registered retirees.

Registered retirees will also be

provided discounts and priority at the

Yongsan Fun Park, the bowling alley,

MWR clubs, the commissary, PX and

other facilities on Retiree Appreciation

Day.

Free post shuttle bus service will beavailable every 15 minutes between noon

5 p.m. to take retirees from the Fall

Festival/Health Fair area to the MainPost Club.


from Page 10CitizenshipCitizenshipCitizenshipCitizenshipCitizenshipAndreas Fiedler. I'm prepared for the

upcoming test.

With confidence in the test, Fiedler

will take the U.S. Citizenship Test at

Guam, three weeks from now.

Im trying to help them get their

citizenship, Mariano said. The nextclass will be next month.

For information, call 738-7186 or

738-7505.

fo r the Di rec to ra te o f P lans ,

Training, Mobilization and Securit y,

sa id su rv ivab i l i ty i s ju s t as

important.

Area II civilian

employee Barry

Robinson tries on anew military uniform

at the Yongsan

Military Clothing

Sales Store.STEVE DAVIS



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New course teaches anti-terrorism measuresNew course teaches anti-terrorism measuresNew course teaches anti-terrorism measuresNew course teaches anti-terrorism measuresNew course teaches anti-terrorism measuresBy Capt. Stacy Ouellette

8th U.S. Army Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON Eighth U.S. Armys

Operational Protection Directorate conducted a week-

long Unit Antiterrorism Advisor Course beginning Sept.

18, to train 23 NCOs and officers as unit Anti-terrorism

Officers.

The Unit Antiterrorism Advisor Course instills the

concept that it isnt a matter of if, but a matter of

when terrorists will attack us, said Capt. Kyle Shank,

8th Army deputy chief of antiterrorism. Throughout

the class, they learn historical information and insight

into terrorist operations around the world and what

actions we can take to help mitigate this risk. The

class also explains the Armys Antiterrorism Program

requirements per regulation.

The course is designed to train participants on their

duties as the ATO for battalion- and higher echelon-

level commands. Its basic elements are understanding

the threat, the critical unit assets, unit vulnerabilities

and funding.These four aspects are taught to ensure the anti-

terrorism program is successful, said Carl Sizemore,

8th Army Anti-Terrorism division chief.

Many students havent experienced the funding

portion, which is sometimes hard to grasp, Sizemore

said. We review the forms and approval process.

Although its a tough part of the class to sit through,

they must know it.

Staff Sgt. David Dingman, Headquarters and

Headquarters Company, Area IV Support Activity Unit

ATO, was required to attend the course due to his

position. He was expecting to gain more knowledge

in order to better accomplish his mission.

I expected to expand my knowledge of the AT

program, procedures and standards in order to be an

effective advisor to the Area IV commander, said

Dingman. Overall, [understanding] the importance

and responsibility that goes with this job. [I was]

surprised what a key role my position has and how it

fits into the effective implementation of the AT

program.

Through the class, ATOs learn how to develop an

anti-terrorism plan that is specific to their unit. Within

this plan are action sets the equivalent to what is

known as battle drills to warfighters.

With any mission, leaders can better plan if they

know what combat multipliers their own force has

including supplies, equipment and most important

personnel. This information allows leaders to move

more fluidly across the battlefield and defeat the

enemy.

Having the basic understanding of the threat can

assist the ATO in many ways, said Sizemore. First,

they have an idea of who they are dealing with, what

they could be capable of, and how to better combat

the enemys actions due to this information.

This training isnt geared towards Iraq. It happens

worldwide every day. Were subject to terrorist

actions no matter where we are 9/11 is the perfect

example, said Sizemore.

To attend the class, the ATO must hold the rank of

sergeant first class or above, have a Secret or higher

security clearance, appointment orders from their unitand be in good, normal standing as a servicemember.

The only two authorized locations for this course

are at the Military Police School at Fort Leonard Wood,

Mo., and here. Attendees travel from all corners of

the peninsula to attend and other services have traveled

from Japan and Guam to participate.

Capt. Leroy Phoenix, battalion S-2, 1/38 Field

Artillery, came from Camp Casey to attend the course.

Its a great course. A number of veterans from

[Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring

Freedom] provided valuable insight into the convoy

operations and vehicle searching portions, said

Phoenix.

PVT. MIN SOO JUN

Capt. Kyle Shank, 8th U.S. Army deputy chief of antiterrorism,

demonstrates the Vapor Tracer 2 for the students attending the8th Army Unit Antiterrorism Advisor course.


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Oct. 13-19Oct. 13-19Oct. 13-19Oct. 13-19Oct. 13-19

The Last Kiss The Last Kiss The Last Kiss The Last Kiss The Last Kiss ((Zach Braff,Jacinda Barrett)

A contemporary comedy-drama

about life, love, forgiveness,marriage, friendship...and coming

to grips with turning 30.

The DescentThe DescentThe DescentThe DescentThe Descent (ShaunaMacDonald, Natalie Mendoza)

Six girlfriends meet in a remote part

of the Appalachians for their annualcaving trip. The girls soon learn that

Juno, the thrill-seeking leader of the

expedition, has brought them to an

unexplored cave and that as a result

no one knows where they are to

come rescue them. The group

splinters and each push on, praying

for another exit but there is

something else lurking under theearth.

Step Up Step Up Step Up Step Up Step Up (Channing Tatum,Jenna Dewan)

Tyler is a rebel from the wrong side

of Baltimores tracks. Nora is aprivileged ballet dancer attending

Baltimores ultra-elite Maryland

School of the Arts. When trouble with

the law lands Tyler with a community

service gig at Maryland School of the

Arts, he arrives as an angry outsider,

until his skills as a gifted street

dancer draw Noras attention. Now,

as sparks fly between them, bothon and off stage, Tyler realizes he

has just one performance to prove

that he can step up to a life far largerthan he ever imagined.

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No Show Miami Vice R No Show No Show No Show

Talladega Nights:

Legend of Ricky

Bobby PG-13

No ShowNo Show No Show

The DescentR

Little ManPG-13

The DescentR

The DescentR

The GuardianPG-13

Talladega Nights:

Legend of Ricky

Bobby PG-13

Little ManPG-13

Snakes on a

Plane R

The Last KissR

No Show No Show No Show

Talladega Nights:

Legend of Ricky

Bobby PG-13

The DescentR

My Super Ex-

Girlfriend PG-13

The Break-upPG-13

Snakes on aPlane R

The Last KissR

AcceptedPG-13

The DescentR

Step UpPG-13

Miami Vice R

The Last KissR

Step UpPG-13

The DescentR

Step UpPG-13

The MarinePG-13

The DescentR

The DescentR

My Super ExMy Super ExMy Super ExMy Super ExMy Super Ex-Girlfr iend-Girlfr iend-Girlfr iend-Girlfr iend-Girlfr iend(Luke Wilson, Uma Thurman)

Everyones had a painful parting of

the ways with a romantic partner. Wepick up the pieces and move on.

But for one New York guy, its not

going to be so easy. When he breaks

up with his girlfriend, he discovers

his ex is actually the reluctant

superhero, G-Girl. A scorned

woman, she unleashes her super

powers to humiliate and torment

him.

The GuardianPG-13

Snakes on aPlane R

The DescentR

The DescentR

Snakes on aPlane R

The DescentR

The MarinePG-13

Step UpPG-13

Snakes on a

Plane RThe Descent

R

Talladega Nights:

Legend of Ricky

Bobby PG-13

Clerks II R Zoom PG

The MarinePG-13

The MarinePG-13

The DescentR

The DescentR

The MarinePG-13

Step UpPG-13

The Last KissR

Mission

Impossible IIIPG-13

The DescentR

The DescentR

The DescentR

Snakes on a

Plane R

Snakes on a

Plane R

AcceptedPG-13

The MarinePG-13

The MarinePG-13

Barnyard PG

The MarinePG-13

Barnyard PG

Talladega Nights:

Legend of Ricky

Bobby PG-13

The MarinePG-13

Barnyard PG

The DescentR

My Super Ex-

Girlfriend PG-13

The Break-upPG-13

Step UpPG-13

The DescentR

Snakes on aPlane R

Step UpPG-13

The DescentR

Step UpPG-13

The MarineThe MarineThe MarineThe MarineThe Marine (John Cena,Robert Patrick)

John Triton is a heroic Marine who

returns home after being discharged

against his will from the Iraq

War. Stateside, he finds himself back

in action, when his wife is kidnappedby a murderous gang led by a

merciless criminal named Rome.

With everything on the line, the Marine

will stop at nothing to carry out his

toughest and most important

mission.


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Area III W Area III W Area III W Area III W Area III Worship Servicesorship Servicesorship Servicesorship Servicesorship ServicesProtestantProtestantProtestantProtestantProtestant

CollectiveSunday 10:30 a.m. Zoeckler Station

Chapel

11 a.m. Freedom Chapel,Camp Long Chapel

Suwon Air BaseChapel

3 p.m. Camp Eagle Chapel

GospelSunday 1 p.m. Freedom Chapel

Wednesday 7 p.m. Freedom Chapel

ContemporarySunday 6 p.m. Freedom Chapel

KATUSA

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

Area III Chaplains Area III Chaplains Area III Chaplains Area III Chaplains Area III Chaplains

Chaplain (Maj.) James ONeal

[email protected] 753-7276


Mass Daily 11:45 p.m. Freedom ChapelSunday 9:30 a.m. Freedom Chapel

4 p.m. Camp Long ChapelChaplain (Capt.) Kyle Taylor


CatholicCatholicCatholicCatholicCatholic

5:10 p.m. Camp Eagle ChapelFor information on Bible study groups and other religious services and

activities, contact the nearest installation chaplains office.

Ad g oes h er e

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Have you ever thought about why it is

easier to pray and believe God for the

needs and circumstance ofothersrather than for us to believe God for ourselves?

As I have long pondered this spiritual dilemma,

I have come to realize that the reason it is easier

for us to believe that God will come through for

others is because when we pray for others it is

with the intent and belief that above all else Gods

will would be done.

We dont feel the turmoil and tension when

Gods will begins to bump up against the

personal hopes, wishes and desires of those we

pray for ... but that is exactly what we feel when

we kneel down to pray for ourselves.

Prayer is a transaction of wills. It is an

Aligning of wills can give life directionBy Chaplain (Capt.) Kyle A. Taylor

Camp Longintimate meeting where we must humbly be

willing to concede that Gods thoughts about a

particular issue or circumstance may not be our

thoughts.

Gods way to handle a particular situationmight not be the way we would handle it. In fact,

I have it on good authority, that the distance

between Gods ways from our ways and Gods

thoughts from our thoughts cannot be measured.

Somewhere within the incredible distance

between Gods ways and our ways and Gods

thoughts from our thoughts we begin to feel

disconnected, confused and alone.and that is

usually when we decide to pray. And as we pray,

that colossal distance between us and God

vanishes, making it possible for us to reason

together.

To illustrate the importance of this transaction,

consider this; if the tires on our vehicle are not

properly aligned, then the vehicle will begin to

drift off center which forces us to work harder

than we should have to in order to keep the

vehicle straight and to control the direction oftravel. A simple realignment of the wheels will

remedy this problem for us. I believe that prayer

is very much the same way. It is a spiritual

realignment of the wills, so that as we reason

together, Gods thoughts become our thoughts,

Gods plans become our plans, and Gods desires

become our desires.

If I surrender my will and receive Gods will

in return, that transaction properly aligns me! I

cannot suggest a better remedy for ensuring that

we continue to travel in the right direction than

when we engage in this intimate transaction of

the wills called prayer!


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By Pvt. Kim Sang-wook


Members sport a unique safety vest with their logo.

Tongdo: Where ancient meets amusement

Ancient Korea meets modern-day Korea when traveling to Tongdo, approximately a 90-minute drive toward Busan from Daegu. Tongdo-sa

(temple) is nestled along the base of Mt. Yeongchuks southern slope, and flanked by the Nakdonggang River and the East Sea. Tongdo-sa,

which translates to the whole truth and to redeem the world, is known as the headquarters of Korean Buddhism and was built in the year 646 A.D.

It is believed that these Sacheonwang have guarded the entrance to Tongdo-sa since the mid-Yi Dynasty .

Take all the pictures you want on the grounds of

Tongdo-sa, but dont take pictures of those

praying in the various buildings or inside the

museum. At the museum, once you exchange

shoes for slippers, staffers will take your cameras

for safe-keeping until your departure.

Familiar sites, from Snow White and the Seven

Dwarfs to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,are seen throughout Tongdo Fantasia.

Tongdo Fantasia is a modern amusement park situated next to Tongdo-sa. The 120-foot Fantasia

Castle is the parks most recognizable feature.The castle is a two-story building, with the first

story holding a variety of exhibitions and the second being home to a restaurant.

Colorful designs built into the various structures abound. For information on Tongdo-sa and

Tongdo Fantasia, visit your local Community Activities Center or go to http://www.lifeinkorea.com.

PHOTOS BY STEVEN HOOVER


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