The Morning Calm Korea Weekly - Dec. 22, 2006

Volume 5, Issue 11

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Happy Holidays from The Morning Calm Weekly Our first issue of 2007 will be Jan. 12

516th PSB stands down Camp Carroll By Capt. Stacy Ouellette

“The inactivation of the 516th Personnel Services 8 U.S. Army Public Affairs Office Battalion marks the end of an era, in which personnel services battalions throughout the Army have served YONGSAN GARRISON, Korea – The 516th for years as the personnel link between Corps and Personnel Services Battalion, the last of its kind on the Divisions and the Department of the Army,” said Korean peninsula, inactivated as part of the 516th Personnel Services Battalion Commander, Lt. transformation plan for the 8th U.S. Army, Dec. 15. Col. Tony Sarver. As part of the Army’s overall transformation plan, the Personnel Services Delivery Redesign eliminates the need for personnel services battalions. The duties and some of the Soldiers from personnel services battalions transfer to brigade- and battalion-level human resources sections. “It makes perfect sense to permanently embed these personnel Soldiers into brigades, so that they can form habitual relationships with the brigade Soldiers, Sarver said. “They can train as they will fight.” Historically, when a brigade size element would deploy, the unit would augmented with a team of 10 to 14 personnel soldiers from their supporting PSB to perform the human resources support mission while embedded with the unit. By restructuring the brigade to have these assets already a part of their make-up allows for better human resources service to soldiers in both garrison and deployed environments, Sarver said. The 516th Personnel Services Battalion was first constituted on Jun. 1, 1944, as the 516th Replacement Company and activated on Jun. 20, 1944, at Fort Bragg, N.C. The 516th Replacement Company was later allotted to the Regular Army in Japan in 1951, re-designated as the 516th Personnel Service Company in 1965. The 516th Personnel Service Company was reactivated in a provisional status under the U.S. Army Military Personnel Center-Korea and became a full Table of Organization and Equipment unit under 8th Personnel Command in 1987. The 516th was S .F J reorganized and re-designated as the Lt. Col. Tony J. Sarver, 516th Personnel Services Battalion commander, holds the 516th Personnel Services Battalion in battalion guidon while Col. Mark C. Gardner, 501st Corps Support Group 1995 later realigned under 501st Corps commander watches as 1st Sgt. Aurora Patterson the battalion’s command Support Group in 2005. sergeant major, rolls the colors during the unit’s inactivation ceremony in Collier Editor’s Note: Historical Fieldhouse, Yongsan Garrison, Dec. 15. The colors were then cased signifying information by 19th ESC Public Affairs the official retirement of the 516th PSB. th

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welcomes 2-1 ADA “Stalker” Battalion By Galen Putnam Area IV Public Affairs

CAMP CARROLL — An arduous journey ended fittingly as Camp Carroll welcomed its newest tenant, the 2nd Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery, 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, to its new home during an arrival ceremony here Dec. 15. The “Stalker” Battalion began its odyssey at Fort Bliss, Texas where it received orders to relocate to the Republic of Korea. The unit found an interim home at Gwangju Air Base, a Republic of Korea Air Force installation, in Dec. 2004. Over the past few months, the unit has been moving in increments to Camp Carroll, its new home. “Today marks the arrival of 2-1 ADA to Camp Carroll and the two-year anniversary of the battalion assuming its mission in the Republic of Korea,” said Col. John G. Rossi, commander of the 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade. “It is hard to believe two years have already passed and that so much has been accomplished.” Rossi commented on the gargantuan logistical task of moving an entire battalion of Soldiers and its equipment from the United States, to Gwangju to Camp Carroll all while maintaining mission readiness. “The task of moving an entire Patriot Battalion here with all of its support equipment, three fire Batteries and over 500 Soldiers was a challenge to

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2nd Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery Soldiers serving as ushers stand by during the unit’s arrival ceremony Dec. 14 at Camp Carroll’s Crown Jewel Fitness Center.

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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.

Area 1 -Aggravated Assault, Communicating a Threat, Obstruction of Justice, Cruelty and Maltreatment of Subordinates, Dereliction of Duty, Subject 1, Subject 2, Subject 3 and Subject 4 struck Victim 1 with closed hands and kicked Subject 1 in the head, chest, stomach and back. Investigation revealed Subject 4 failed to respond to the aid of Victim 1 when he was advised by the unit CQ that Victim 1 was being physically assaulted. Further investigation revealed that Subject 2 and Subject 4 attempted to influence Victim 2, Subject 3, Victim 3 and Victim 4 from reporting the incident by threatening them with physical harm. On Dec. 4, Subject 2 and Subject 4 were advised of their legal rights, which they invoked. Subject 3 and Subject 1 were advised of their legal rights, which they waived, rendering written statements admitting to the offenses. -Black-marketing, Wrongful Transfer of Duty Free Goods, Wrongful Possession of Duty Free Goods, Subject 1 was observed by Witness 1 carrying 15 bags of candy bars and 12 packs of Coca-Cola in front of BLDG #3008. A check of Subject 1’s ID by Witness #1 disclosed that Subject 1 was not authorized to possess duty free goods. Further investigation revealed that Subject 2 purchased the items from the Shoppette for Subject 1. Subject 1 and Subject 2 were transported to the PMO where they rendered written statements denying the offenses, processed and released on their own recognizance. This is a final report.

Area 2 -Assault Consummated by a Battery, Subject 1 and Victim 1 were involved in a verbal altercation which turned physical when Subject #1 struck Victim 1 with an open hand multiple times. Subject 1 proceeded to strike Victim 1 on the head area with a Cello Bow. Victim 1 was transported to 121st CSH where Victim 1 was treated and released for a headache. Subject #1 was apprehended and transported to the Yongsan PMO where Subject 1 was advised of Subject 1’s rights, which Subject 1 invoked. Subject 1 was processed and released to Subject 1’s sponsor. This is a final report.

Area 4 -Attempted Larceny of Private Motor Vehicle (Moped), Larceny of Private Motor Vehicle (Moped), Unlicensed Operation of Moped, Failure to Maintain Proper Registration and Insurance, An unidentified civilian taxi driver notified KNP of an Attempted Larceny of Private Property. KNP apprehended and transported Subject 1 and Subject 2 to Gate 4 at Cp Carroll. Subject 1 and Subject 2 were apprehended and transported to the Cp Carroll MP Station where Subject 1 and Subject 2 were advised of their legal rights in the presence of Subject 1’s and Subject 2’s sponsors, which Subject 1 and Subject 2 waived, rendering written statements admitting to the incident and released to Subject 1’s and Subject 2’s sponsors.

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Holiday message from Katie and B.B. Bell

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Bell Family Sends: The Bell family has been serving in America’s Armed Forces for 37 years. Most of our holidays have been spent with you, the servicemembers, civilian employees, and family members of America’s Military. It has been our lifelong privilege to have had this opportunity. Serving in Korea and meeting so many wonderful people has made this time in our lives especially meaningful. We are very fortunate and thankful. Gen. B.B.Bell America is a unique nation, with a U.S. Forces Korea commander special, diverse, and vibrant democracy, all working under a magnificent Constitution. This document, our Constitution, is worth fighting for. Each of you has committed to this very simple and basic principle. We know that you agree our Constitution is, indeed,

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(From the office of Robert M. Gates, Secretary of Defense)

It is an honor and a humbling responsibility to take the helm of the Department in a time of war and to lead men and women who have dedicated their lives to protecting our country. In the coming weeks, I will visit some of the key military posts and commands at home and abroad, as well as consult with this department’s senior civilian and military leaders and staff. I look forward to meeting and hearing from the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines who are the true heart and strength of America’s Armed Forces. As the president has asked for my unvarnished advice, I expect the same of you. Over the years of leading big institutions, I have learned something important: leaders come and go, but professionals endure long after the appointees are gone. The key to successful

GEN B.B. Bell Commander, UNC/CFC/USFK

leadership, in my view, is to involve in the decision making process, early and often, those who ultimately must carry out the decisions. I will do my best to do that. I take this job with the knowledge that my decisions will have life and death consequences for America’s troops, as well as their families.I have accepted that responsibility, and will never forget it. To all of the men and women of the U.S. military: You serve in the finest traditions of those who have worn this nation’s uniform these past 230 years. It is a high honor to serve with you as Secretary of Defense. May God bless you and may God bless the wonderful country we have sworn an oath to protect.

Leaders have role to play in Soldiers’ safety By Col. Laura Loftus Army News Service

As the holidays approach, many Soldiers will be driving or motorcycling to visit family and friends. Unfortunately, some Soldiers won’t return, and others will return injured. Leaders have a vested interest and role in ensuring Soldiers return safely from their travels, and Soldiers have an

obligation to their buddies and units to return to carry their share of the load. Leaders are responsible for their Soldiers’ well-being on and off duty, and are accountable to the Army to maintain trained and combat-ready organizations. These responsibilities can’t be met when Soldiers are killed or injured in privately owned vehicle accidents. The fundamental truth is when leaders get

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involved with their Soldiers’ decisions and plans, there are fewer accidents. In our November-December issue of ImpaX, there are three stories about close calls during winter holiday travels. All three situations might have been avoided had the Soldiers and leaders done a pre-trip risk assessment. And while Soldiers must accept

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Chapels support good neighbor program Estate Claims If anyone has a claim against the estate of PV2 Tristen L. Buttrey, call 1st Lt. Dickhart at DSN 721-2352. 121st Hospital Holiday Hours The 121st CSH will observe the Dec. 25 Holiday and the Dec. 26 Training Holiday as well as the 1 Jan. 1 Holiday and Jan. 2 Training Holiday. On these dates, outpatient clinics will be closed. Clinics will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on all other weekdays during the holiday period. Community Counseling Center safety advisory Walking in traffic after drinking can be as dangerous as driving after drinking. More than one-third of adult pedestrians killed by vehicles had been drinking. In 72 percent of the cases, the pedestrians — not the drivers were to blame. The most dangerous times are 1 to 3 a.m., when the bars close. Korea has one of the highest mortality rates in the world for drinking while walking deaths. Use good judgment use the buddy system! Happy Holidays— arrive alive. Call the Area Community Counseling Center for information. OHA Survey extended The Annual Overseas Housing Allowance Utility Survey is extended for Korea through Jan. 12, 2007. Servicemembers in Korea who reside in privately leased quarters overseas and receive OHA can reach the site via the PDTATAC home page at https:// www.perdiem.osd.mil/oha/SURVEY/ NOVOHA.HTML or the 175th FMC site, http://175fincom.korea.army.mil. AAFES announces product recalls The Army & Air Force Exchange Service announces a recall on two products sold in exchange stores worldwide. Seasonal Specialties Four Foot Clear Lighted Tannenbaum Pine Christmas Tree. The tree poses a potential fire safety hazard to customers and their property. The tree is four foot tall, contains 150 clear lights, green branches and has a plastic pot for the base. The tree was manufactured in China and sold at AAFES facilities from October to December. Consumers should unplug the tree immediately and return to AAFES for a full refund of the purchase price. Wrist Straps used with controllers for the Wii Video Game System. If consumers swing the hand-held “Wii Remote” game controllers using excessive force and accidentally let go, the cord connecting the controller to the wrist strap can break, potentially causing the controller to strike bystanders or objects.Consumers should stop using the old wrist strap and contact the firm for a replacement wrist strap. For more information, contact Nintendo toll-free at (800) 859-4519

By David McNally Area II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — Installation Management Command-Korea Region chapel officials reported more than $350,000 in designated offerings this year throughout U.S. Forces Korea congregations. More than $57,000 went to Korean ministries. “We have very generous communities,” said IMCOMKorea Staff Chaplain (Lt. Col.) James King. “People’s hearts were touched this year, and they responded by donating to flood disaster relief, orphanages, homes for the handicapped, Amerasian children and education ministries.” Donors wanted to make a difference in people’s lives, he said. In the aftermath of hurricane Katrina, Koreans gave more than $1 million to relief efforts in the United States. “This summer, when the Koreans had flooding, we wanted to be able to respond and provide help,” King said. “At a chapel-wide Super Sunday service we designated the entire offering through the Salvation Army to flood relief, and that was almost $15,000.” King said the chapels are full partners in developing good host country relationships. “Our donations are an important part of the Good Neighbor

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Installation Management Command-Korea Region Staff Chaplain (Lt. Col.) James King collects offerings that make a difference in people’s lives. Program,” he said. The next designated offering will be Jan. 6-7 to support the Fisher House. The Fisher House is a program to support military families with a place to stay during hospitalization of a loved one.

Camp Coiner Gate 20 Visitor Center to close Jan.2-Feb. 16 Area II Public Affairs Yongsan Garrison—The Gate 20 Visitor Center at Camp Coiner will close Jan.2-Feb. 16 for renovation. The Visitor Center is used primarily by local Korean National contractors, invited guests and visitors to temporarily sign onto Camp Coiner and Yongsan Garrison, according to the Area II Director of Emergency Services Ricky Oxendine. Drivers and pedestrian visitors should use the Gate 17 Visitor Center on Yongsan South Post beginning Jan. 2, said Oxendine. An additional staff person will be assigned to the

Gate 17 Visitor Center to assist with the increased visitors at that location. Pedestrians only may also sign in at Gate 5 and Gate 10. Oxendine said the temporary closure will not affect routine post access by USFK personnel. “Authorized USFK personnel with current decals will still be able to drive through Gate 20, “ said Oxendine. Oxendine said the Gate 20 Visitor Center renovation will include replacement of flooring, lighting and windows. “Those upgrades will modernize the Visitor Center to provide a friendly, professional atmosphere,” he said.

USFK issues Information Assurance Alert By Andrew Hirata

clicking on the attachment or link will download malware onto the user’s system. The malware is programmed On a daily basis, hackers are to steal data on the user’s hard drive specifically targeting USFK electronically. Unless the activity is information systems to gain detected and proper actions taken to access to operational and mitigate the threat, the hacker will have personal information by sending free rein on the user’s system and out bogus e-mails through a possibly other systems that they can social engineering techniques exploit. called “phishing.” The Our IA defense-in-depth posture to unsolicited e-mails entice protect against cyber threats begin with unsuspecting users to click on you, as the first line-of-defense. C web links or attachments that Technology alone is not sufficient to download malicious software This screen shows an example of a “phishing” scam keep our SBU information safe. IA user (malware) onto the system to awareness and training will greatly assist in the prevention steal USFK data, including Sensitive But Unclassified of stolen information by phishing attempts. Every user needs information. All of this activity often occurs without the to realize that phishing is a criminal activity and poses a user’s knowledge. “Spear Phishing” is a highly targeted significant threat to USFK information systems and phishing attempt and a bigger threat to USFK targets specific information. Every user needs to realize that all personnel organizations or groups who have specific information that (military, government, civilian and contractor) are vulnerable the hacker is looking for. USFK personnel (military, to phishing attacks and that we all have the capability to government, civilian and contractor) on the NIPRNET are prevent being a victim of phishing scams. high value targets to phishing attacks. Here are specific precautions and recommendations to Hackers use social engineering to pose as legitimate handle phishing attempts to protect the network. Maintain individuals or organizations to attempt to deceive unsuspected situational awareness of every email that you receive in your users to think that they can get something for free. There Inbox, no matter who sent it to you. Anyone’s email can be are various phishing techniques that promise special deals, hijacked and then become a launch pad to propagate phishing special information, warnings or a “too good to be true” deal attempts. Be wary of unsolicited emails that direct you to by clicking on the web link or attachment. The web links Web-sites, even if you have used the Web-site before. Even may be genuine-looking with minor or no flaws and seem when the website is sent to you, be cautious when prompted legitimate so that the user will follow the hacker’s instructions or voluntarily provide personal data to include passwords and credit card information. In some phishing attacks, just USFK

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Stalker say the least,” he said. “Doing so while simultaneously executing a relief in place for two batteries from Fort Bliss while maintaining a high readiness level and doing it all safely was an absolutely momentous undertaking.” Rossi pointed out that the 2-1 ADA Bn. is now the largest unit on Camp Carroll, but despite its size, the unit was able to fall in on existing facilities and infrastructure which helped make the transition a smooth one. Rossi thanked Camp Carroll and Area IV Support Activity officials for their help and assistance throughout the planning, deployment phases of the transition and for their ongoing support. “Another great facilitator for the smooth transition to Camp Carroll and Waegwan was our dear friend Ambassador Park,” Rossi said. “His tireless efforts to support 2-1 never ceased. From the very beginning the 21 has had no greater friend and supporter. You have always made us feel welcome and wanted and for that we are grateful.” The Honorable Park Young-chul is a former Republic of Korea ambassador to the United States who currently serves as chairman of the Korea American Friendship Society Gwangju Chapter. Park personally welcomed the Soldiers of the 2-1 ADA upon their arrival in Gwangju. His relationship with the Stalker Battalion goes back to 2004 when he the visited the unit at Fort Bliss, Texas to help coordinate its relocation

Leaders accept responsibility for trip planning, leaders must support and mentor their efforts. The Army Safety Management Information System-2 - located at https:/ /crc.army.mil/home - was created to help prevent POV accidents. This Webbased, automated risk-management tool encourages leaders and their Soldiers to work together to plan safe road trips. Once registered and logged in, users are asked to respond to a series of questions regarding the type of vehicle they’ll be driving, their driving background and experience, and the nature of their trip. ASMIS-2 then assigns an initial risk level to the trip and provides users with examples of accidents that occurred on similar trips. Users can then select controls to address the hazards identified in their initial assessment. ASMIS-2 then re-evaluates the hazards and assigns a new risk value for the trip.

Alert to log-in to the site with your user name, password or other personal information. Be especially skeptical of clicking on attachments from unknown or unexpected email senders. Finally, do not propagate hoax or chain emails. No matter how enticing the email may sound to you, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Further, forwarding these kinds of

from Page 1 to the peninsula. The keynote speaker at the event was Lt. Gen David P. Valcourt, commander of the 8th U.S. Army. “I want to welcome you to your new home,” Valcourt said to the battalion’s Soldiers assembled in formation. “If you were in Gwangju, you might say this is a ‘big smiley face’ in terms of the digs that you now have. This facility is probably the best gym that we have in the Army, certainly on the peninsula.It marks, I think, a huge step forward so, hopefully, most of you are looking around at your new surroundings here and feel pretty good about the quality of life improvements that have taken place.” Valcourt thanked the Installation Management Command Korea Region, Area IV Support Activity, U.S. Army Material Support Center – Korea and other entities for their assistance and pointed out the difficulty of accomplishing such a huge undertaking. The 2-1 ADA Bn. has a long history stemming to the American Civil War, the company participated in the first battle of the war at Fort Sumter, S.C., and went on to participate in 24 campaigns. Throughout the 20th century, the battalion went through a series of redesignations as it fought in World Wars I and II, and Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm.The battalion’s capabilities evolved from tube artillery, to the Nike Hercules missile system, to the Hawk missile system, and now the Patriot missile system of today.

from Page 2 Once a user submits the assessment, a copy is sent to their designated supervisor for review. Users are also offered an opportunity to check construction zones along their route of travel and to finish a partially completed DA31 leave form. Leader involvement is the key to ASMIS-2. For example, a Soldier planning a 1,600-mile roundtrip over a four-day weekend is probably not thinking things through. An involved leader can help the Soldier come up with effective controls or alternate plans. When the details of a plan are shared with someone else, hidden flaws often become apparent. This one-on-one interaction is critical for ASMIS-2 to be effective. According to Combat Readiness Center statistics, Soldiers and leaders who used ASMIS-2 in fiscal 2005 were significantly less likely to be involved in a fatal accident than non-users.

from Page 3 emails is not authorized according to Army Regulation 25-2, USFK Acceptable Use Policy, service and DoD policies. Violators will have their user accounts terminated and are subject to punishment under the UCMJ and other disciplinary measures. Don’t be a victim of phishing scams. Protect the force by protecting our information.

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AFTB celebrates birthday By Margaret Banish-Donaldson Area I Public Affairs

CAMP RED CLOUD — Area I Army Community Service held their 12th Army Family Team Building birthday celebration along with a volunteer recognition ceremony Dec. 14 at the Camp Red Cloud Pear Blossom Cottage. “These wonderful volunteers are the ones that made me understand a volunteer-led program,” said Heejung Sackett, 2nd Infantry Division and Area 1 AFTB manager. “I couldn’t do anything without them. I just set class schedules and provide them the right class material. All the work is done by them. They truly dedicate their valuable time and energy for entire Warrior community.” Army Family Team Building is an official Army training program that emerged as a result of lessons learned after the Gulf War in 1994. It is also a volunteer –led organization with a central principle: provide training and knowledge to spouses and family members to support the total Army effort. “Strong families are the pillar of support behind strong Soldiers,” Sackett said. “It is AFTB’s mission to educate and train all of the Army in knowledge, skills, and behaviors designed to prepare our Army families to move successfully into the future.” According to research, spouses who participate in AFTB training: • Learn the mission of the Army • Learn about community resources

• Experience personal growth • Feel empowered • Feel more connected to the military community • Improve communication skills • Motivated to volunteer • Develop new friends and a stronger support system “The 2nd Infantry Division and Area I AFTB have provided many classes to the Warrior community during 2006,” Sackett said. “The total number of students who attended at least one level of AFTB is approaching 150: 125 family members and 23 Soldiers.” At this time, the 2nd Infantry Division and Area I AFTB Program is led by one paid program manager and 20 volunteer instructors who can teach the classes in the student’s primary languages such as Tagalog, Korean, Russian and English. Earthy Vanhook, an Army spouse, cancelled her trip home in December so she could attend an AFTB instructor course. Vanhook said she is going to the Philippines in mid January. “In addition, Pear Blossom Cottage managers are actively involved in the AFTB program in terms of recruiting students and instructor candidates,” Sackett said. “These are the very unique and a strong aspect of the 2nd Infantry Division and Area I AFTB program, which cannot be found anywhere else.” E-mail [email protected]

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Col. Forrest Newton, Area I garrison commander, and Heejung Sackett, 2nd Infantry Division and Area I Army Family Team Building manager, discuss how and when the award certificates and coins will be given out at the AFTB birthday celebration.

604th ASOS brings joy to children of My Home By Jim Cunningham Area I Public Affairs

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This little one receives many gifts from Santa during the 604th ASOS visit Dec. 16.

Dongducheon—For the 604th Air Support Operations Squadron, calling in air support from Santa for the children of My Home orphanage of Dongducheon city Dec. 16 was a special mission. “The mission for today was to provide a joyful opportunity for the children of My Home orphanage of 63 children,” said Master Sgt. Mark Deatcher, 1st Sgt. for the 604th A S O S . “ We h a v e 2 0 a i r m e n p a r t i c i p a t i n g t o d a y, a c a p t a i n , myself, a couple other senior NCOs and Airmen.” For those 20 Airmen, giving was easy.

“We brought more than 100 gifts for the children today,” Deatcher said. “Each child received more than five gifts.” The 604th has worked with My Home orphanage for the past three years. “I understand the way it has been working is a better relationship between the children of Korea and the American forces,” Deatcher said. “Our jobs are intense, the days are long, we have Airmen scattered all over the peninsula, and off the peninsula as well taking care of the mission of security of this country as well as America. This is probably one of the best ways for our Airmen to enjoy the gift giving of

Christmas, because they don’t have their families here.” The special results from the 604th bringing Santa to the children of My Home is a win-win situation. “Initially when we walked in the children didn’t know why we were here; when they saw the gifts and Santa, well, you could tell they were excited by the noise they made,” Deatcher said. “The squadron will go back to their home at Camp Red Cloud and let the other Airmen know that were not able to make it today, what we experienced today. This will be something this squadron will continue to do.” E-mail [email protected]

Extra Catholic Services for the Holidays 8:30 a.m. 6 p.m. 9:30 p.m. 11:30 p.m. Midnight

Dec. 23 JSA Chapel 4th Sunday of Advent Dec 24 Hovey Chapel Christmas Eve Service Dec. 24 West Casey Chapel Christmas Eve Service Dec. 24 JSA Christmas Eve Service Dec. 24 Warrior Chapel CRC Christmas Eve Service

9 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Noon 1 p.m.

Dec. 25 Warrior Chapel Christmas Mass Dec. 25 JSA Christmas Mass Dec. 25 Hovey Chapel Christmas Mass Dec. 25 West Casey Chapel Christmas Mass Dec. 25 Stanley Chapel Christmas Mass

Extra Protestant Services for the Holidays 5 p.m.

Dec. 24 Warrior Chapel CRC Christmas Eve Service

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Dec. 24 Stone chapel Camp Casey Christmas Eve Service

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Doug Allen and the LadiesMade in America Doug Allen and the Ladies will appear live, in person Dec. 23 at 7 p.m. at Camp Red Cloud Mitchell’s Club, Dec. 27 at 8 p.m. at Camp Stanley Reggie’s Club, Dec. 31 at 9 p.m. at Camp Casey Warrior’s Club. For more information call: 732-6702. AFN-Casey Football Guru Radio Show Fridays at 5 p.m. on FM 88.5/3, the Football Guru show, is an hour full of NFL picks as well as safety tips from the 2nd ID Safety Guy. Listen in to win prizes donated byArea I Exchange New Car Sales, For more information call 730-8344 or visit www.afnkorea.net/Casey. USO Cookie Caravan and SAHS String Orchestra and Choir The USO will be passing out cookies and raffle tickets at the Kilbourne (STB) DFAC Dec. 22 at 11 a.m. The SAHS Strings and Choir performance will begin at 11:30 a.m. for more information call: 732-6577. Santa Claus to visit Camp Red Cloud PBC Santa Claus will be at Camp Red Cloud Pear Blossom Cottage today at 2 p.m. Gangnam District Year End Concert The Gangnam District year end concert will be held at Camp Casey. For more information call: 730-5096. Area I Closures for the Holidays Camp Casey Main PX will be closed on Dec. 25, Jan. 1. Iron Triangle Club bar will be closed on Dec 24, 31. Hard ROK cafe at Camp Castle will be closed Dec. 24, 25,31, Jan. 1, 2. Camp Casey Bowling Lanes will be closed Jan. 2. Carey Fitness Center will be closed Dec. 31. Camp Hovey Library will be closed Dec 24-25, Dec. 31, Jan 1. Camp Casey Commissary will be closed Dec. 31. Casey Post Office will be closed Dec. 25, Jan. 1. Credit Union will be closed Dec. 24, 25, Jan. 1. Camp Casey Bank will be closed Dec. 24, 25, 31, Jan 1. Casey Red Cross 24 hour will be closed Dec. 24, 25, 31, Jan. 1. Casey USO will be closed Dec. 25, Jan. 1. Pass ID Section will be closed Dec. 25, Jan. 1. Ration Control will be closed Dec. 24, 25, 31, Jan. 1, Main Exchange closed Dec. 25, Jan. 1. Most services are open through the holidays, for exceptions call ahead.

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A Soldier lines up for chow at the 501st Sustainment Brigade lunch line Dec. 14 at North Star Range during the field competition of the Phillip A. Connelly Competition for Food Service Excellence.

501st competes in dining competition By Jim Cunningham Area I Public Affairs

NORTH STAR RANGE—Four finalists were selected for the field dining competition Dec. 14 of the PhillipA. Connelly competition for Food Service Excellence.The 501st Sustainment Brigade was one of the finalists. “Excellence in food service for our fighting men and women in the military are the main reasons we have the Phillip A. Connelly Competition in the first place,” said Sandra Holiday, judge and representative of the International Food Service Executives Association. “We want high standards and we want these troops to be well fed.” A lot of preparation goes into feeding troops in every meal whether there is a competition or not. “It takes about two months to prepare step by step on how things need to be done,” said Warrant Officer Martha Longino of the 501st Sustainment Brigade. “The evaluators look at overall dining facility operations, food preparation and presentation, and sanitation standards, among other issues,” she said. “I think the food service personnel are well trained, they execute well, and I have

been impressed, and I am a civilian,” Holiday said. “I judge this competition once a year, and all four of these finalists are winners already to have reached this level, that is, the Department of the Army level, the highest level in competition. So what we are doing is looking at the best of the best.” The event at North Star Range is the last event in this year’s Phillip A. Connelly competition for Food Service Excellence. Results for the field dining competition will be announced soon. “I think the results should be announced by the first of the year,” Holiday said. “The winners will be invited to the conference presented by the International Food Service Executives Association at the end of March in Kansas City, Mo.” Some of the judges for the competition are judges for the first time in their career. “This is my first time as a judge,” said Chief Warrant Officer William Liggon. “The effort that the Soldiers put toward preparing meals and the time they have spent preparing for this competition has greatly impressed me. The food service Soldiers have a lot of competitiveness and they always want to achieve excellence in their work.”

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KNP leaders challenge Area I leaders at bowling By Jim Cunningham Area I Public Affairs

2006 Warrior Country Holiday Dinner Project There are holiday food vouchers for 2ID/ Area I Soldiers E-5 and below, with family members living with them in 2ID/Area I. To sign up for the Army Community Service 2006 holiday project, contact your unit commander or 1st Sgt. For more information contact your local ACS. Christmas Door Decoration Contest Win cash prizes courtesy of AAFES. Decorate your room door and let the judges decide the winners today. For more information call: 732-8854.

The result, officials hope, is Soldiers’ improved health and morale. “If you win, it makes you feel like your job is really worth something,” Longino said. The Connelly Awards program began in 1968, and is named in honor of the late Phillip A. Connelly, past president of the International Food Service Executives Association. It is highly regarded as the driving force behind obtaining IFSEA sponsorship for the Department of the Army’s recognition of excellence in Army food service. “The competition is very tight and the Soldiers put forth their all every single time we set up,” Longino said. “That is what makes the team so good at working together. We want to give the Soldiers the best food and nutrition every time.” Food service Soldiers have to be team players, she said. It’s a fact. In the Army, Soldiers change duty assignments, but the core of what we do remains the same. Teamwork is essential for food service Soldiers to be able to come to a new environment and maintain the same level of standard.

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Col. Forrest Newton, Area I garrison commander, goes for a strike Dec. 11 during the challenge game with Uijeongbu KNP at Camp Red Cloud’s Bowling Center.

CAMP RED CLOUD—When can strikes be for you instead of against you. Only in the sport of bowling. The leadership of the Korean National Police challengedArea I leadership to a game of bowling Dec. 11 at the Camp Red Cloud Bowling Center. “It was proposed by the leadership of the KNP at the last friendship dinner sponsored by the Chief of KNP, Ho Namseok, in Uijeongbu,”said Yang, Pyong-yong, community relations officer for Area I. Events such as this bowling night helps to strengthen the relationship the leaders in the Uijeongbu community have with the U.S. Army at Camp Red Cloud, explained Yang.

“Colonel Forrest R. Newton, garrison commander of Area I, sponsored this event as one of the many events we share with the community organizations in the city of Uijeongbu to strengthen our relationship and understanding,” Yang said. The major directorate leaders of Area I bowled against 10 police officers of the Uijeongbu KNP. Twenty bowlers split into four teams on four lanes bowled and congregated until all teams had found their results to be a win-win situation. “This will generate a more natural relationship between the KNP and Area I leadership,” Yang said. E-mail [email protected]

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CAMP CASEY—The leadership of Camp Casey and leadership of Golsandong Village met at the Warrior’s Club on Casey for a seasonal dinner and town hall meeting Dec 14. The Warrior’s Club provided the food. “This is a town hall meeting for the Golsandong Village which is located at the end of Camp Casey,” said Lt. Col. Terry Hodges, Camp Casey commander. “Originally the Golsandong people used to occupy the area that used to be the old division headquarters. Once division headquarters took over, they moved into the valley and since that time, this is probably one of the few major military posts that have a village of local folks, about 100 or so, living within the camp. They are allowed to drive through Camp Casey to go to their homes. Because of that, we have established special relationships with

them over the years.” Because the community of Golsandong Village lies within the boundaries of Camp Casey, there are special situations. “The villagers of Golsandong are like brothers and sisters to us here at Camp Casey in the respect that they live here on the same grounds,” Hodges said. “We have this town hall meeting during each major season of the year. There are many topics tonight including snow removal and such along with other concerns. We seek out subjects of concern to the villagers that we may be doing on Camp Casey that are making their lives difficult.” Generally speaking, the Casey leadership is concerned about emergency vehicles needing access to Golsandong Village for fire and safety reasons. “Ambulances have to come through Camp Casey to reach Golsandong and the same for the fire trucks,”

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Lt. Col. Terry Hodges opens the town hall meeting Dec. 14 with village leaders and citizens of Golsandong Village. Hodges said. “There is a major hill leading to the village that we are concerned about and snow and ice removal is another major topic. This calls for a cooperative effort between the U.S. post and the Korean villagers.” E-mail [email protected]

PBC receives gift from AFSC

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Identity of Santa revealed

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Col. Forrest R. Newton, Area I garrison commander, presents a check from the American Forces’ Spouses’ Club for $2,045 to the three Pear Blossom Cottage managers: Tess Compton, Camp Casey; Kay Chong, Camp Stanley; and Natalia Lyons, Camp Red Cloud. The AFSC is open to all active duty and retired enlisted Soldiers, officers, and qualified civilians and their spouses. The AFSC offers informative monthly social events, a monthly newsletter, membership directory, the Seoul Survivor, and the opportunity to volunteer at the AFSC Chosun Gift Shop in Seoul.

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Area I Public Affairs CAMP RED CLOUD—Area I Public Affairs learned late Dec. 7 that an unusual event would happen at the Camp Red Cloud Post Office. It was rumored that the real identity of Santa Claus would be disclosed early on the morning of Dec 8. When arriving Area I found that Brig. Gen. Tom Landwermeyer pitching mail for the U.S. Postal Service. “After opening this morning Brig. Gen. Landwermeyer came in with his Santa hat on repeating ‘Ho-Ho-Ho’,” said Ruben Ruiz, postal officer for Area I. “We were astonished that Santa would actually come to Area I to make sure all the good Soldiers got their Christmas mail.” Now that the real identity of Santa is known, we expect even more mail during the holidays, Ruiz explained.

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Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders bring holiday spirit By Pfc. Jung Jae-hoon Area II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — “America’s Sweethearts” made more than 1,000 fans go wild with a highenergy performance Dec. 14 at Collier Field House. The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders visited here during their 62nd USO holiday tour. Armed Forces Entertainment and Morale, Welfare and Recreation also sponsored the event. “We are here to perform for the troops and give our appreciation,” said Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader Makenzi Swicegood. “We want the Soldiers to know that we care, and that home is always missing them.” The cheerleaders shook the packed crowd with a rhythmical dance performance. The cheerleaders picked three Soldiers from the audience and gave them special dances. “It was a lot of fun and I really enjoyed it,” said 2nd Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment 1st Lt. Richard Thomas. “It was a good morale booster.” “It was fun being up there with the cheerleaders,” said John Garthwait. “I won’t forget it for the rest of my life.” The cheerleaders ended the show with the promise of coming back next year. “We are really happy with the turnout,” said Area II MWR Director Paul Robinson. “Their performance is always two thumbs up.” E-mail [email protected]

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Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader Megan Fox meets Yongsan Garrison audience members Dec. 14.

Dallas Cowboy cheerleader Emma Dawson dances for 1st Lt. Richard Thomas .

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Ski Patrol members promote safety

Left, above: The high-powered show brings smiles and cheers to Yongsan community members.

By Cpl. Lee Yang-won

Holiday partyers beware: Drunk driving leads to trouble

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YONGSAN GARRISON — The U.S. Ski Patrol Korea is preparing community members to qualify as ski patrollers and to provide services at local ski slopes. The association called for volunteers this fall and has been carrying out training at the U.S. Embassy Association Center since October. “The purpose of the Ski Patrol is to serve the USFK and the international public as we augment the local Korean ski associations at the respective ski resorts in Korea,” said U.S. Ski Patrol Korea Public Relations Officer Col. Wayne Clark. “Our job is to promote safety and support the English-speaking community in the event they might have an injury.” Clark said the team is already approaching the midpoint of the training. “Right now, our active ski patrollers have gone through recertification programs,” Clark said. “The program is called Outdoor Emergency Care Certification.” He said they also have candidates who are seeking to achieve their first certification. “We do our training Mondays, Wednesdays, and a couple of times on Saturdays,” he said. “We go through numerous scenarios so the students feel confident before we get on the actual ski slope.”

YONGSAN GARRISON — The holiday season is one of the deadliest and most dangerous times of the year due to an increase in impaired driving. Area II Health Promotion Coordinator Tammy Duffy is joining forces with other national and state highway safety officials to remind all holiday partyers that “buzzed driving is drunk driving.” “With all of the office and holiday parties this month, this is a critically important time of year to make sure you always designate a sober driver before the parties begin,” Duffy said. “Too many people still don’t understand that alcohol, drugs and driving just don’t mix.” Duffy said too many lives are being lost. “We need everyone’s help to stop it,” she said. For a safer holiday season, Duffy offered several reminders:
Plan ahead: Whenever you plan on consuming alcohol, designate a sober driver before going out and give that person the vehicle keys
If you’re impaired, call a taxi, use mass transit or call a sober friend or family member to get you home safely

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Ski Patrol members train to assist injured skiers on the slopes. Half of the class focuses on academic studies featuring anatomy, injury types, and treatments. The other half provides simulated scenarios for students to gain hands-on experience in treating injuries. One of the instructors act as an injured skier and a student will go through step-by-step treating the incapacitated. “We’re praying for snow so we could actually do the hands-on training here in Yongsan,” Clark said. “It’s a key aspect of our training, just like a Soldier training.” To qualify as a ski patroller, the students first have to pass an academic examination before Christmas. Then,

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Holiday Lighting Electrical displays are permitted to celebrate the holiday in Area II housing. However, electrical displays will be limited to use only between 511 p.m. Holiday Hours For a complete listing of Army and Air Force Exchange Service and Morale, Welfare and Recreation hours, visit the Area II Web site at http:// area2.korea.army.mil. Soccer Players Needed The 8th Army Soccer Team is looking for 25 U.S. Soldiers for a Good Neighbor Program “All-Stars” soccer team. The team will play exhibition games against Republic of Korea counterparts (mil-to-mil), Korean National Police units and other Korean teams to promote the Good Neighbor Program. For information, call 723-4841.

License Plate Fee Increase Effective Monday, the cost of license plates increased to $8 for regular plates and $4.75 for temporary plates. Motorcycle license plates are still $3. Educational Opportunities Operation Good Cheer/Eager Student. Register now at the Yongsan Army Education Center. For information, call 723-4290 or 723-4294. Candlelight Service There will be a Community Christmas Eve candlelight service 7 p.m. Sunday at South Post Chapel and one at Hannam Village Chapel 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Holiday Closures
The Yongsan Quartermaster Laundry will close Monday and Jan. 1-2.
Area II Law and Order and Camp Kim Pass and ID Offices will be closed Monday and Tuesday. Bowling News
There will be a Thursday Night Mixed Bowling League for Area II organizations and units made up of four-person teams. The first meeting will be held on 6 p.m. Jan. 11 at Yongsan Lanes.
Thursday Night – Gold Pin Bowling, 6-10 p.m.
Cosmic Bowling 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. For information, call 723-7830. Christmas Eve at Commiskey’s Join Commiskey’s for a Christmas Eve Dinner 5-10 p.m. Sunday. The menu includes Roasted Prime Rib, Virginia Baked Ham, Roasted Turkey and more. The cost is $15.95 for adults, $7.95 for children 6-12. Younger children eat for free. Santa Claus is coming to Commiskey’s. There will be free presents while they last.

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Yongsan gas station to get new pumps Area II Public Affairs YONGSAN GARRISON — Army and Air Force Exchange Service officials announced a $180,000 construction project to enhance operations at the Yongsan gas station. Drivers will soon be able to pay at the pump, just like at most gas stations in the states. “It adds a level of customer convenience,” said AAFES General Manager Ron Daugherty. The construction will affect half the pumping units at a time. During the 60day project AAFES will expand hours to help meet the demand. Starting Monday, Dec. 18 the operating hours will be 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday – Friday and 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday - Sunday. “We already offer the pay-at-thepump service at Osan Air Base,”

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Korean construction workers prepare to replace fuel pumps at the Yongsan Gas Station Monday. The new “pay-at-the-pump” project will be completed in two months. Daugherty said. “Camp Walker and Kunsan Air Base projects are on the way too.” Daugherty said the Osan community reaction has been very positive. “Being able to pay at the pump with a credit card or star card will save the customer footsteps and time waiting

after filling up,” he said. “When we went through this process back in the states the use of credit cards or Star Cards increased.” Daugherty said at Yongsan customers will still be required to show proper identification and ration plates before the pumps are turned on.

Garrison installs new traffic light, crosswalks By Pfc. Kim Sang-wook Area II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — Yongsan drivers can now take advantage of a new automated traffic control system at one of the busiest intersections on-post. A new traffic light and crosswalks are in use at the 8th Army Drive and U.N. Boulevard intersection. The key intersection is located next to the Yongsan Bus Station and Moyer Community Activity Center. New diagonal crosswalks and traffic lights give pedestrians a safe and fast way to cross the intersection, as well as an automated. “Eighth Army Drive Intersection is a main road of this base,” said Shin Kwang Construction Company Manager Shin Hang-suk. “The automatic traffic control system will reduce traffic problems and secure safety for Yongsan residents.” Sensors under the new road calculate traffic conditions and a computer automatically controls the traffic lights. If there is more road access demand on the overpass, the system automatically changes traffic lights to adjust to the traffic flow. “Military police will control the device automatically and manually,” Shin said. “It will be easier for MPs to handle traffic.”

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A pedestrian uses the new crosswalk near the Yongsan Garrison bus station. The intersection also has a new traffic signal.

Officials: Slow down while driving, stay safe By Tamara Sternberg Area II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — Law enforcement and safety officials are asking Area II drivers to be careful, slow down and obey Korean and American traffic laws. “We don’t want to see anyone cited for speeding or illegal turns, either on- or off-post,” said Area II Safety Officer Jeff Hyska. “We particularly don’t want anyone to get hurt in a vehicle accident.” Hyska said drivers should be particularly careful on the avenue in front of Camp Kim because of new center bus lanes. “The U-turn lanes are gone and USFK

drivers should not attempt to make Uturns to access Camp Kim or Yongsan Garrison,” said Hyska. Representatives from the Area II Law and Order Office and the Area II Provost Marshal Office said Area II drivers are subject to Korea National Police citations for illegal U-turns and for illegal left turns, as well as other traffic violations. Master Sgt. Gregory Dickerson of the Area II Provost Marshal’s Office advises drivers to use common sense. “It is illegal to make a U-turn or a left turn in off-post areas that have not been designated for them,” he said. Dickerson said the most common traffic violations both on- and off-post

involve not using signals when making turns, driving while talking on a cell phone, speeding, failure to wear a seatbelt and failure to ensure that a child is properly restrained in a car seat. Multiple citations can result in a suspension of driving privileges. “If an offender accumulates 12 traffic points within 12 consecutive months or 18 traffic points within 24 consecutive months, his or her driver license will be suspended,” said Dickerson. Area II Director of Emergency Services Ricky Oxendine said most offenses occur during the rush hour times of 6-9 a.m. and 4-7 p.m. The least happen

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Child, youth programs offer variety of services Officials outline Yongsan day care options By Tamara Sternberg Area II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — The Yongsan Child Development Center and the Yongsan School-Age Services offer a variety of services for young, schoolage, and teen children. The CDC offers full-day, part-day and hourly care for the children of the Area II community. The mission of the program is to reduce the conflict between parental responsibilities and work requirements by providing a safe, loving, and warm environment for children. Area II Director of Family Services Brenda McCall advises sponsors to let CDC and SAS program managers know well in advance if they plan to enroll a child. Time is required to plan for each child because different ages go to different classrooms, and each class has its own requirements. The SAS programs are held on Yongsan South Post and Hannam Village, and serve children in the elementary grades. They offer activities that include leisure and recreation, sports and fitness, as well as mentoring, intervention and support services. The goals of the SAS program are

to support and expand the parents’ relationship with their children, and to provide open, honest, and constructive exchange of ideas that promote consistency in care. Please see below for hours. There are regulations that must be followed if a child is going to be enrolled at either CDC or SAS, and there is an orientation class that parents must attend before their children can be admitted to either (though they may register for programs prior to attending the class). Some rules for admitting a child:
Parents must provide a current shot record and a valid tuberculosis test for their child.
Completion of a registration packet is required. These are valid for one year. If the registration is expired, the child cannot be enrolled until it is renewed.
Please let the CDC/SAS staff know about any allergies that a child might have.
Medication must be accompanied by a signed doctor’s form in the child’s name, otherwise staff is legally not allowed to dispense said medicine, and only the parent will be allowed to do so.
No outside food may be brought into the Center. This includes lunches.
No outside toys may be brought into the CDC. CDC staff will provide toys which are cleaned and maintained every day.

Due to the variance and scope of their duties, CDC and SAS managers are not able to provide orientations on short notice. Parents need to be aware of the rules and regulations, and make the time to attend a class and register their child well before their intended start date. This is to ensure that the best preparation and care can be taken for the child, and also gives staff the time to plan for newcomers to their classrooms. Hours for the CDC are:
Full day care for infants, six weeks and older, to preschool age (5 years) – 5:45 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Part day preschool (3-5 yrs) – 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. There is no part day preschool when school is not in session.
Hourly Care for infants, six weeks and older, to preschool age (5 years) – 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Please note: Two hours minimum/child/day; maximum hours are 15 a week.
Kindergarten before and after care – 5:45 a.m. – 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. During vacations and no school days, full day care is provided. Hours for SAS (grades 1 – 5) are:
Yongsan (school days) – Monday -Friday, 5:45 a.m. – 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Yongsan (no school days) – Monday -Friday, 5:45 a.m. – 6 p.m.

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Area II Dining Facilities The Camp Coiner Dining Facility will serve Christmas lunch 11:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. Friday and be closed for renovation starting Saturday. The Three Kingdoms Inn will serve Christmas meal 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday. K-16 Air Base DFAC will serve Christmas lunch 12-1 p.m. Monday. For $5.90, officers, DoD civilians, contractors, family members, guests can eat “all they want.” Soldiers can use a meal card at no charge. Children under six can eat for free. The Christmas meal will cost $5 for spouses and other family members of enlisted personnel E-1 through E-4. For information, call 738-3431. New 2007 Facility Hours Starting Jan. 1 the following Army and Air Force Exchange Service facilities will have new operating hours: Hannam Village Food Court
Closed on Mondays
12-8 p.m. Tuesday – Sunday Hannam Village Exchange
Closed on Mondays
11 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday - Thursday
12-9 p.m. Friday – Saturday
11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday Yongsan Car Care Center
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday – Wednesday
Closed on Thursdays
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Closed on Sundays

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Merry Christmas Yongsan Garrison Soldiers receive Christmas presents Monday at the Moyer Community Activity Center. Seoul Foreign School students donated presents to U.S. troops to celebrate the holiday. Visit the Area II Web site for the story at http:// area2.korea.army.mil. CPL. LEE YANG-WON

Patrol they will have two months of actual training at the ski slopes followed by a final on-the-hill test in February. “I grew up skiing,” said training participant Stan Phillips. “I thought this would be a great opportunity. Now, I have a chance to work with ski patrollers from various ski resorts and help people.” He said he has received invaluable knowledge that could help his friends and gained various outreach experiences in Korea.

Drunk
Promptly report drunk drivers you see on the roadways to law enforcement
Wearing a seat belt or using protective gear on a motorcycle is the best defense against an impaired driver
If you know someone who is about to drive impaired, take their keys and help them to where they are going safely

Driving late at night when there are fewer people on the road. Oxendine said traffic violations are not confined to a specific group of people, area or time of year – they happen regardless of geographical location or season. Dickerson said more citations typically occur during the winter and rainy seasons on crowded roads, such as X Corps Boulevard or U.N. Boulevard onpost, because most people do not modify their driving behavior to accommodate for

Crosswalks Area II Provost Marshal Maj. Jose Naputi said they are still fine-tuning the system. Military Police Soldiers attended training on the new system Dec. 11. The class covered how to receive control the timing. Traffic Control Manager Shawn Kim conducted training.

Programs
Hannam (school days) – Monday -Friday, 5:45 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Hannam (no school days) – Monday -Friday, 5:45 a.m. – 6 p.m. For information, call Dr. Roxanne

from Page 9 “The training has been successful so far,” Clark said. “You have to be someone very dedicated to come for the training two or three times a week.” He said it is too late for people to join the team this year. “We are looking forward to those who are going to be here another year or so to join us next year,” he said. “People could contact me in August or September.” For information, call 736-7389. E-mail [email protected]

from Page 9 Driving any vehicle, including a motorcycle, while impaired is simply wrong and not worth the risk, Duffy said. “Not only do you risk killing yourself or someone else, but the trauma and financial costs of a crash or an arrest from drunk driving is significant,” she said.

from Page 10 difficult conditions. The key to safe driving, Dickerson said, is obeying all laws and regulations, keeping to the posted speed limit and being aware of the surroundings. Oxendine recommends that people schedule their travel. “Take a few extra minutes,” said Oxendine. “That way, you aren’t trying to rush and prone to making poor decisions while driving.” E-mail [email protected]

from Page 10 Military police may still control the intersection manually during peak times. “The traffic system will be activated almost all day,” said Traffic Accident Investigator Jennie Lisciandri. “But if the traffic increases a lot, MPs will come down and do the work.” E-mail [email protected]

from Page 11 Chancellor, Coordinator, Child and Youth Services, at 738-2311, Claudette Mohn, CDC Director, at 738-3406, or Cindy York, SAS Director, at 7383051. E-mail [email protected]

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Law protects Soldiers so they can serve BY Elaine Wilson Army New Service

FORT SAM HOUSTON – Most service members are familiar with the attractive array of military benefits that range from the GI Bill to big-ticket retention bonuses. But another, lesser known set of benefits that includes everything from interest-rate reductions to penalty-free lease terminations may have escaped the notice of both new and seasoned military members. The Service members Civil Relief Act, formerly known as the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act, is a federal law that grants military members several rights as they enter active duty and protects them while serving. The law addresses rental agreements, security deposits, prepaid rent, eviction, installment contracts, credit card and mortgage interest rates, foreclosure, civil judicial proceedings and income tax payments. “The SCRA protects military members so they can serve without worries such as an eviction or inflated interest rates,” said Tim Haight, acting chief, Client Services Division, Fort Sam Houston Legal Assistance Office. “It’s hard to focus on the mission while deployed if you’re worried about your family being evicted or unable to afford bills.” Haight described a recent case in which a service member was sent on temporary duty and returned to find her possessions on the sidewalk; most had been stolen. “Under the SCRA, it was illegal for the landlord to evict her without following the proper steps under

the SCRA,” Haight said. Haight expects the service member to receive a significant monetary settlement since the landlord committed a violation of the Soldier’s rights under the SCRA. Eviction is just one area of protection under the SCRA. The following are a few of the many SCRA benefits: Interest rate reductions Service members have the right to request a 6percent interest-rate cap for debt or liability incurred before active duty, to include joint accounts with a spouse. Any interest in excess of 6 percent is “forgiven.” The interest-rate cap is applicable only to pre-service debt or liability. Service members must provide the creditor written notice with a copy of military orders no later than 180 days after the date of termination or release from active duty. The rate cap does not apply to federally guaranteed student loans. Additionally, creditors cannot reduce the term of a loan, such as a 60-month loan reduced to 48 months; doing so defeats the purpose of the SCRA and is prohibited. Release from housing leases An active-duty service member who has received permanent change-of-station orders or who is being deployed for 90 days or more may terminate a housing lease with a 30-day written notice. This applies also to service members who signed a lease before entering active duty. However, service members should have a legal-assistance attorney review their lease before signing; lack of attention to detail could result in the forfeiture of this benefit.

Protection from eviction If a service member signs a lease where the rent is less than $2,465 per month (current maximum rent amount), the service member and family members cannot be evicted without a court order. The lease must be for premises that are to be occupied primarily as a residence by the service member and family. Service members must submit a request to the court for protection under the SCRA. Legal assistance attorneys can provide further guidance. Auto lease termination Active-duty members who have received permanent change-of-station orders outside the continental United States or who have been called to duty for more than 180 days may terminate an automobile lease. The service member must provide written notice of termination to the lessor with a copy of orders and return the vehicle within 15 days of written notice. This provision includes automobiles leased for personal or business use by service members and their dependents. Health insurance reinstatement Service members can reinstate their health insurance upon termination or release from service. However, the insurance must have been in effect before service commenced and terminate during the time of military service. The reinstatement of insurance does not apply to service members entitled to participate in employer-offered insurance. Service members must apply for reinstatement within 120 days after termination or release from military service.

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The Prestige (PG13) 8:30 p.m.

The Grudge 2 (PG13) 8:30 p.m.

The Holiday (PG13) 8:30 p.m.

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No Show

No Show

Chainsaw Massacre (R) 9 p.m. The Grudge 2 (PG13) 7 p.m. No Show

Chainsaw Massacre (R) 9 p.m. Chainsaw Massacre (R) 7 p.m. Chainsaw Massacre (R) 8 p.m.

The Grudge 2

(PG13) 7 p.m. DeJa Vu (PG13) 9:30 p.m.

Pursuit of Happyness — Chris Gardner (Will Smith) is a family man struggling to make ends meet. Despite his valiant attempts to help keep the family afloat, the mother (Thandie Newton) of his five-year-old son Christopher (Jaden Christopher Syre Smith) is no longer able to cope, she reluctantly decides to leave. Chris, continues doggedly to pursue a better-paying job using every sales skill he knows. He lands an internship at a prestigious stock brokerage firm, and although there is no salary, he accepts, hopeful he will end the program with a job and a promising future. Without a financial cushion, Chris and his son are soon evicted from their apartment and forced to sleep in wherever they can find refuge for the night.Despite his troubles, Chris continues to honor his commitment as a loving and caring father, using the affection and trust his son has placed in him as an impetus to overcome the obstacles.

Texas Chainsaw Massacre — It's 1969. The conflict in Vietnam has exploded. While the draft ramps up to feed the military machine. And 18year-old Dean Hill's (Taylor Handley) number is up. But before Dean can report to the local induction center, his brother, Eric (Matt Bomer), who has recently returned from a duty in Vietnam, decides to surprise Dean. Despite the concerns of his devoted fiancée, Chrissie (Jordana Brewster), Eric plans to re-enlist alongside Dean in his beloved Marine Corps in hopes of keeping an eye on his brother. Unfortunately, Dean's plans do not coincide with Eric's. Dean's simple strategy to dodge the draft and head south to Mexico is sponsored by his strongwilled girlfriend, Bailey (Diora Baird). But before either couple realizes the true battle they are about to confront, the boys and their girlfriends head across Texas for a final fling of serious fun.

The Guardian (PG13) 6:45 p.m. The Marine (PG13) 12 a.m. The Holiday (PG13) 9 p.m. Chainsaw Massacre (R) 7 p.m. Pursuit of Happyness (PG13) 8:30 p.m. Pursuit of happyness (PG13) 8:30 p.m. Jet Li’s Fearless (PG13) 9:30 p.m.

The Prestige — The movie concerns the rivalry between two magicians in early 20th-century London. Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale bring the characters of Rupert Angier and Alfred Bordon to life. Rupert and Alfred were young magician apprentices together, but became bitter rivals as their careers began to shape their adult lives and a terrible accident claimed the life of Rupert's wife. In the subsequent years Rupert has become wildly jealous of Alfred's superior talents, so in a last ditch attempt to steal some artistic ground he sends his assistant, Olivia (Scarlett Johansson), to infiltrate his rival's lair and steal the secret to a spectacular trick called "The Transported Man." Nolan's film twists and turns down a number of unexpected avenues as it flits back and forth between numerous time periods, creating a movie that needs to be watched as closely as the tricks his leading characters perform.

No Show

Employee of the Month

Blood Diamond (R) 9:30 p.m. The Prestige (PG13) 9 p.m. The Grudge 2 (PG13) 9 p.m. Pursuit of Happyness (PG13) 8 p.m. Santa Clause 3 (G) 6:30 p.m. Santa Clause 3 (G) 6:30 p.m.

(PG13) 6:45 p.m. Blood Diamond (R) 9:30 p.m. The Grudge 2 (PG13) 8 p.m. Chainsaw Massacre (R) 7 p.m. Charlotte’s Web (G) 8 p.m. Charlotte’s Web (G) 8 p.m. Santa Clause 3 (G) 6:30 p.m.

The Marine (PG13) 6:45 p.m. Blood Diamond (R) 9:30 p.m. The Grudge 2 (PG13) 7 p.m. The Grudge 2 (PG13) 7 p.m. Charlotte’s Web (G) 8 p.m. Charlotte’s Web (G) 8 p.m. Santa Clause 3 (G) 6:30 p.m.

The Holiday — Amanda Woods (Cameron Diaz), the owner of a prospering advertising firm that creates movie trailers, lives in Southern California. Iris Simpkins (Kate Winslet) writes the popular wedding column for London's Daily Telegraph and resides in a charming cottage in the English countryside. Though Iris and Amanda live 6,000 miles apart, they are in exactly the same place: Just before Christmas, Iris and Amanda decide to take a needed break from the men in their lives (played by Edward Burns and Rufus Sewell) — and neither is much in the mood for a nostalgic chorus of "Auld Lang Syne." Amanda, wanting to get out of town for the holidays, stumbles onto an internet site that specializes in home exchanges, and finds Iris' English cottage to be the perfect antidote to her troubles. On impulse, Amanda and Iris agree to crisscross continents and move into each other's homes for two weeks.

Charlotte’s Web — The classic story of loyalty, trust, and sacrifice comes to life in this live-action adaptation. Fern (Dakota Fanning) is one of only two living beings who sees that Wilbur is a special animal as she raises him, the runt of the litter, into a terrific and radiant pig. As Wilbur moves into a new barn, he begins a second profound friendship with the most unlikely of creatures – a spider named Charlotte – and their bond inspires the animals around them to come together as a family. When the word gets out that Wilbur's days are numbered, it seems that only a miracle will save his life. A determined Charlotte – who sees miracles in the ordinary – spins words into her web in an effort to convince the farmer that Wilbur is "some pig" and worth saving.

No Show

No Show

No Show

Blood Diamond (R) 7 p.m. Chainsaw Massacre (R) 7 p.m. No Show

The Grudge 2 (R) 7 p.m. No Show

Chainsaw Massacre (R) 7 p.m. Blood Diamond (R) 7 p.m. Pursuit of Happiness (PG13) 7 p.m. Chainsaw Massacre (R) 7 p.m. THe Prestige (PG13) 6 p.m. Zoom (PG) 6 p.m.

Chainsaw Massacre (R) 7 p.m. THe Prestige (PG13) 6 p.m. Barnyard (PG) 6 p.m.

Blood Diamond (R) 9 p.m. Chainsaw Massacre (R) 7 p.m. The Prestige (PG13) 6 p.m. Barnyard (PG) 6 p.m.

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The Lights of the Season By Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Thomas M. Durham 2ID

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find a special joy in the lights of this Season! A refreshing hope fills my heart as I pause to enjoy them. While I will not pretend to know the ‘reason’ behind the festive lights and decorations we have come to appreciate and expect, I do hope that each time we see them that our hearts will stir with good memories. The lights of the Season do bring back good memories, but they also symbolize what we all long to see – Peace on Earth. A popular song of the Season says: Let there be peace on earth, the peace that was meant to be. The lights symbolize the dream - that one day we can all live together in peace and harmony looking out for one another’s well being – as it was meant to be. The lights of the Season are often the symbols of

peace, A Division Artillery Commander once told me when he was a 1st Lt. in Germany. It was in the mid 70s when he was stationed on the East-West Border on Christmas Eve. He and his soldiers decided to put Christmas lights on their Gun! The lights were clearly seen by the other side! And after a few moments, the soldiers on the East Germany side began sending a signal – FW, FW, FW…suddenly the LT realized they were sending Frohe Weinachtin - German for Merry Christmas. What do the lights of Christmas mean to us - of what do they remind us? I believe they remind us of the gladness, spirit and heart of the Season! The Gladness of Christmas is Hope. To a world floundering in the darkness of despair, living without hope or purpose – the lights reminds us that God has made possible a real purpose and therefore real hope for all people.

The Spirit of Christmas is Joy. Is there anything better than the joy of children as they see the beauty of a lighted tree for the first time? Angels proclaimed, “Joy to the world!” The joy of which they spoke is that God cares and clearly demonstrates it with His gift of peace. Moreover, of course the Heart of Christmas is Love. It motivates our giving and makes possible the peace we long to see. Real peace - in the heart of men - and among men - begins with love. At the heart of the Season is the God-given ability to love ourselves and one another – without it there is no hope, no joy and no real peace on earth. As we enjoy the beautiful Lights of the Season, may we be blessed to remember – there can be peace on earth and we can experience the hope, joy and love of this Holiday Season - because of God’s love expressed so clearly at Christmas.

Area I Worship Services Catholic Catholic Mass Sunday

9 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Noon 1 p.m.

10:30 a.m. 11 a.m.

CRC Warrior Chapel Camp Hovey Chapel Camp Casey West Chapel Camp Stanley Chapel

Protestant

Korean Services Sunday

Protestant Sunday

10 a.m.

Camp Casey Stone Chapel,

Godspell

7 p.m.

Camp Stanely Chapel Camp Casey West Chapel Camp Hovey Chapel, Stanley Chapel, Camp Casey Crusader Chapel

Sunday

11 a.m. 2 p.m.

Latter Day Saints Sunday

2 p.m.

Camp Casey Memorial Chapel, Stanley Chapel Camp Casey Chapel

Cp. Casey Crusader Chapel

CRC Warrior Chapel For information on Bible study groups and other religious services and activities, contact the Area I Chaplains Office at 732-6466.

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Dining Facility Holiday Hours Unit

Installation

Bldg/Hours

D/302d BSB NCO Academy CG’s Mess HHSC STB TAC 2 F/302d BSB E/302d BSB 1st BSTB Casey Main HHC, 302d BSB 501st SBDE FIRES BDE 702d BSB Sanctuary

Camp Hovey Camp Jackson CRC CRC Camp Casey Camp Casey Camp Hovey Camp Casey Camp Casey Camp Stanley Camp Casey Camp Castle Camp Bonifas

S-4158 S-2147 S-109 S-230 S-1072 S-1757 S-3755 S-2151 S-747 S-2449 S-0033 S-2951 T-24

CSCT #3, TROKA Area II SPT ACT Three Kingdoms Inn Religious Retreat 1st SIG BDE 2-2 AVN (K-16) 362d Sig (Madison) 121st CS Hosp

Yongin Yongin 21-Dec-06 Tango Yongsan Yongsan Yongsan Songnam Suwon Yongsan

S-10

0800-0900/1200-1300/1630-1730 CLOSED S-1533 0600-0700/ 1100-1400/ 1500-1630 T-1924 CLOSED S-1067 0700-0830/1130-1500 S-326 0830-0930/1200-1300/1600-1700 S-06 0730-0830/1200-1300/1600-1700 S-7005 0600-0900/1100-1300/1600-1730

USAG CP Long 1-2d AVN 2d CAB HHB, 1/43rd ADA 194th Maint 527th MI BN 249th MP Det

Camp Long Camp Eagle Cp Humphreys Suwon Cp Humphreys Cp Humphreys Cp Humphreys

S-527 S-3205 S-1134 S-2115 S-743 S-1291 S-1056

501st SBDE HHC, 19th ESC HHC, 19th ESC

Camp Carroll Camp Henry CampWalker

S-233 0730-0900/1130-1330/1600-1730 T-1320 0800-0930/1100-1400/1600-1730 S-338 CLOSED

CLOSED 0730-0830/1130-1300/1700-1830 CLOSED/1200-1400/CLOSED 0730-0830/1100-1300/1600-1700 CLOSED CLOSED 0930-1230/1600-1730 CLOSED 0700-0800/1100-1400/1600-1700 0700-830/ 1130-1330/ 1600-1730 0730-0830/1100-1300/1600-1700 0730-0830/1100-1300/1600-1700 0600-0700/ 1130-1430/ 1600-1700

0700-0830/1130-1330/1530-1700 0700-0800/ 1100-1400/ 1600-1730 0600-0730/ 1100-1400/ 1600-1730 0700-0800/ 1100-1300/ 1600-1700 0800-0900/1130-1330/CLOSED 0700-0830/1100-1330/1630-1730 0730-0830/1100-1400/1600-1730

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MWR plans a jam-packed holiday week Area I events include: Dec 22

Christmas Party at the Cottage

Dec 22-23

Basketball Tournament

Dec 22-23

Christmas Racquetball Tourney

Dec 23

Decoder price reduction The Army and Air Force Exchange Service and the Navy Exchange Service Command will reduce monthly rental price for AFRTS decoders from $25 to $13 effective today. Contact AAFES stores for more information. Casting Call Nominations for vocalists, dancers, musicians, specialty acts, technicians, and stage managers are being accepted for the 2007 Army Soldier Show. Packets should include name, rank, SSN, unit address, duty phone, e-mail address, and area of specialty. Performers must include a DVD/video and technician nominees should include resume. Nominations should reach the following address no later than Dec. 29. The U.S. Army Soldier Show, Attn: 2007 Selection Committee, P.O. Box 439, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060. Monthly Language Classes Army Community Services offers monthly Korean and English classes. In addition to level I & II classes in both languages, Basic English Conversation and Basic English Grammar are offered. For information or to register, call 7387505/723-6810. Holiday Meals to Go Reggie’s on Yongsan Garrison wants you to relax this Christmas and let them do the cooking. The restaurant staff is offering take-home turkey or ham dinners (with all the trimmings) to serve up to 10 people. Their Turkey Feast features a whole roasted turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, cranberry sauce, rolls and pumpkin pie for $69.95. The Country Ham Feast offers smoked Virginia Ham, bourbon-raisin sauce, mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls and pumpkin pie for $79.95. For information, call 723-5678 or 7235685. Area II Pool League The Area II Pool League is seeking new members. The group meets at 7 p.m. each Tuesday at the Main Post Club, Harvey’s Lounge and the Navy Club on Yongsan Garrison. For more information, call Brent Abare at 723-3691. Crab Leg Night Yongsan Garrison’s Main Post Club offers all you can eat crab legs 5-9 p.m. every Saturday. Cost is $22.95 per person, and includes french fries, hush puppies, cole slaw, salad bar, soup and chili.

Doug Allen Show

Camp Casey Camp Red Cloud

Pearl Blossom Cottage

2 p.m.

Gymnasium

10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Carey Gymnasium

1 p.m.

Camp Red Cloud

Mitchell’s Club

7 p.m.

Camp Casey

Dec 23

Christmas Party

Camp Red Cloud

Pearl Blossom Cottage

2 p.m

Dec 23

Seven Luck Casino Tour

Camp Red Cloud

Community Activity Center

2 p.m.

Camp Red Cloud

Community Activity Center

1 p.m.

Camp Stanley

Community Activity Center

6 p.m.

Dec 24 Dec 24

Christmas Even Pool Tourney Christmas Eve Party

Dec 25

Christmas Holiday Tourney

Camp Red Cloud

Community Activity Center

11a.m.

Dec 26

Holiday Racquetball Tourney

Camp Red Cloud

Gymnasium

10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Dec 27-30

Christmas Volleyball Tourney

Camp Stanley

Gymnasium

1 - 5 p.m.

Dec 27-30

Christmas Volleyball Tournaey

Camp Red Cloud

Gymnasium

10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Dec 27-31 Christmas Indoor Soccer Tourney Camp Casey

Carey Gymnasium

1 p.m.

Dec 27

Doug Allen Show

Camp Stanley

Reggie’s Club

8 p.m.

Dec 28

Kangnam District Orchestra

Camp Casey

Carey Gymnasium

7 p.m.

Dec 29

Unit Level Winter B-ball Game

Camp Red Cloud

Gymnasium

6 - 9 p.m.

Dec 31

New Year’s Eve Extravaganza

Camp Stanley

Community Activity Center

10 a.m.

Dec 31

New Year’s Eve Bowling Party

Camp Red Cloud

Bowling Center

10 a.m. - noon

Dec 31

Doug Allen Show

Camp Casey

Warrior ’s Club

9 p.m.

Dec 31

New Year’s Eve Celebration

Camp Red Cloud

Mitchell’s Club

9 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Jan 1

New Year’s Day Celebration

Camp Red Cloud

Community Activity Center

10 a.m.

Jan 2

New Year Pool Tourney

Camp Hovey

Community Activity Center

1 p.m.

Area II events include: Dec 22

Doug Allen Show

Yo n g s a n

Main Post Club

7 p.m.

Dec 23

Ski Trip

K-16/Yongsan

Community Activities Center

6 a.m. -10 p.m.

Sign up at Moyer CAC or K-16 CAC by 20 December! Dec 29

Doug Allen Show

Yo n g s a n

Main Post Club

7 p.m.

Dec 30

Ski Trip

K-16/Yongsan

Community Activities Center

6 a.m. -10 p.m.

Dec 31

Midnight Fun Run

Yo n g s a n

Collier Field House

m id n igh t

Dec 31

New Year’s Eve Extravaganza

Yo n g s a n

Yongsan Lanes

8 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.

Dec 31

New Year’s Eve Party

Yo n g s a n

Harvey’s Lounge

8 p.m. - 3 a.m.

Dec 31

New Year’s Eve Party

Yo n g s a n

Main Post Club

8 p.m. - 3 a.m.

Dec 31

BOSS New Year’s Eve Party

K-16

Landing Zone Club

9 p.m. -1 a.m.

Suwon AB

Community Activity Center

8 p.m.

Sign up at Moyer CAC or K-16 CAC by 27 Decembe

Area III events include: Dec 22

BOSS Christmas Party

Dec 24

Santa

Camp Long

Community Activity Center

6 p.m.

Dec 25

Doug Allen Show

Camp Eagle

Gunfighter’s Inn

8 p.m.

Dec 25

Jingle Bell Jog

Camp Humphreys

Post Gymnasium

8 p.m.

Dec 28

Doug Allen Show

Camp Humphreys

Community Activity Center

6 p.m.

Dec 31

Indoor Soccer Tourney

Camp Humphreys

Gymnasium

9 p.m.

Dec 31

3x3 B-ball Tournaey

Camp Humphreys

Gymnasium

10 p.m.

Dec 31

Dodge ball

Camp Humphreys

Gymnasium

11 p.m.

Dec 31 Midnight Run

Camp Humphreys

Gymnasium

m id n igh t

Dec 31

New Year’s Eve Party

Camp Eagle

Gunfighter’s Inn

8 p.m.

Dec 31

New Year’s Eve Party

Suwon AB

Scudbuster’s Club

8 p.m.

Dec 31

New Year’s Eve Party

Camp Humphreys

Tommy D’s

8 p.m.

Jan 1

Fly-Away Home Shootout

Camp Humphreys

Gymnasium

noon

Area IV events include: Dec 22

Night Guided Hike to Mt. Apsan

Camp Walker

Community Activity Center

5:30 p.m.

Dec 23

Jingle Bell 5K Run

Camp Carroll

Carroll Fitness Center

10 a.m.

Registration is 9-9:45 a.m. First 36 participants to finish will receive FREE t-shirt. Call 765-8287 for more information. Dec 23

Holiday Racquetball Tourney

Camp Carroll

Carroll Fitness Center

10 a.m.

Dec 23

Intramural B-ball Championship

Daegu Area

Kelly Fitness Center

10 a.m.

Dec 23

Woobang Land Tour

Camp Carroll

Community Activity Center

9 a.m.

Dec 23

Daegu City Tour

Camp Walker

Community Activity Center

9 a.m.

Dec 23

Paintball Championship

Camp Carroll

Community Activity Center

2 p.m.

Dec 24

X-mas Eve Bash

Camp Carroll

Hideaway Club

6 p.m.

Dec 24

Doug Allen Show

Camp Carroll

Hideaway Club

7 p.m.

Dec 30

Doug Allen Show

Camp Walker

Hilltop Club

8 p.m.

Jan 1

New Years 5K Fun Run/2 Mile Walk Camp Walker

Fitness Center

9 a.m.

Registration is 8-845 a.m. Units with most participation win a special award. Call 768-8238 for more information.

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Partnership helps to bring them down safely By F. Neil Neeley Area III Public Affairs

CAMP HUMPHREYS – When the runway landing lights at Desiderio Army Air Field here needed recalibrating in preparation for a January 2007 flight check by the Federal Aviation Administration, airfield manager John Albonetti called on the folks at the 51st Civil Engineering Squadron, Osan Air Base for help. Albonetti said he contacted Osan for help because he knew that they had the technical expertise and the testing equipment to do the job properly. “I know these people’s qualifications and abilities from when I was Airfield manager at Osan—about six years ago,” Albonetti said. “Kim, Yong-kwan was working there doing all of the lighting and he agreed to come down to Humphreys to lend a hand. “I wanted to make sure that we established a good baseline for our system,” Albonetti added. “It was a cooperative effort. We’re sharing information back and forth. They provided hands-on instruction to Department of Public Works electricians and to many of us in the airfield division.” Albonetti brought along Kim, To-yon and Yi Chong-kil from Camp Humphreys DPW to get hands-on training on how to calibrate the lights according to the technical manuals. Kim, Yong-kwan brought along Staff Sgt Bryan Butsch. Both are from the 51st Civil Engineering Squadron, Osan Air Base. “We came down to help because we have the know-how and the equipment to do the job,” said Butsch. “We’re here because we are familiar with the calibrations of PAPI units. Albonetti explained why it’s so important to get the PAPI units aligned properly.

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(from left) Kim Yong-kwan and Staff Sgt Bryan Butsch, both from the 51st civil engineering squadron, Osan Air Base show Kim, To-yon and Yi Chong-kil, from Camp Humphreys Department DPW how to calibrate a PAPI unit. “We’re calibrating the precision approach path indicator units in order to bring the aircraft down at the correct slope and to hit the right point of runway intercept on the runway,” he noted. “If the lights are out of alignment and the visibility is down the aircraft could head to the wrong glide slope,” Albonetti said.

Albonetti was grateful for the assistance of the Air Force personnel. “Their assistance and instruction was invaluable and will ensure safe glide slope angles for fixed wing and rotary pilots assigned to Camp Humphreys, along with a myriad of transient aircraft that shoot approaches into this airfield for training purposes.”

Humphreys Unit Dives into PT By Jon Pearlman Water Survival Training Center

CAMP HUMPHREYS – It is 5:30 a.m. and the 168th Medical Company is changing out into Mustang flotation suits and getting in the pool for PT. This is all part of a new Unit PT program started by The Water

Survival Training Center on Camp Humphreys. The Aquatic PT program is a fun alternative to the usual unit PT. It’s not a replacement for standard PT, but it is a fun addition to the usual routine. The program is for everyone from nonswimmers to swimmers and can be done

at varied times, intensity and duration depending on the unit needs. No swimming skills are required because all soldiers are put into Mustang flotation suits which provide buoyancy. The exercise is supervised by the water survival staff which includes scuba divers, rescue swimmers, and lifeguards. After a short warm-up the unit takes turns doing swim intervals mixed in with short periods of Soldiers doing flutter kicks while sitting on the

edge of the pool. The water-laden flight suits add extra resistance and intensity. After a 30 minute workout the 168th Medical Company Soldiers change into running attire and go for a run. All participants expressed not only what a great workout they had, but how much they enjoyed it and would love to do it again. Units interested in doing Aquatic PT should contact Bob Matheny at the Water Survival Training Center at 753-6353.

COURTESY PHOTO

The unit takes turns doing swim intervals (top) mixed in with short periods of soldiers doing flutter kicks while sitting on the edge of the pool. (left).

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AREA III ETHICS TRAINING The Area III Legal Center conducts required annual Ethics Training every Thursday for the rest of the calendar year. Training focuses on the Joint Ethics Regulation and particularly on proper uses of government property, private organizations, gift giving, informal funds, and fundraising. Area III Ethics Training will take place every Thursday at the Camp Humphreys Post-Theatre at 1p.m. Contact Capt. Graham Smith at 753-3756. HOLIDAY FOOD VOUCHERS A limited number of Holiday food vouchers will be available for those in need this holiday season. For information contact your 1st Sgt. or the chapel at 753-7274. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The Area III Tax Assistance Center is looking for motivated volunteers to assist with tax return preparation for Soldiers and family members in the coming tax year. Training will be provided. Hours are flexible. Interested persons should call 7536245.

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1. The post library should have a dedicated computer to access the online card catalogue. Post librarian Darrel Hoerle agrees and computer number 10 is now reserved exclusively for the online catalog. 2. I’m having difficulty with an Anjung-Ri merchant. I bought a dog from a pet shop and the dog died within two weeks. The pet store replaced it with another dog that died within three days. I’ve since heard rumors that many of the dogs from this shop die quickly. I don’t want another dog, I want

my money back but the merchant refuses. What can I Do? Maj. Samuel Morris, Area III Command Judge Advocate says that this is a very common occurrence. There’s no real legal recourse in a situation like this other than pressuring the business to do the right thing. Individuals needing assistance with problems such as these should contact the legal office for assistance with reengaging the shop owner. 3. When will renovation of the Community Activity Center’s pool be completed? I am concerned that the pool, an excellent source of PT during the Korean winter, will be unavailable

HAES SEEKS SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS

You must be a U.S. Citizen and have a High School Education. Please contact Renee Smith at 031691-9527 for more information. DRIVER’S TESTING MOVED Drivers’ testing has moved to building 712. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

4. Bus drivers leaving Humphreys should collect tickets before passengers get on the bus instead of when they get off at their final destination. It will prevent people from sneaking on trying to get a free ride. The Bus Company management is working to resolve this issue.

ICE website https://ice.disa.mil/index.cfn?fa=site&site id=677

A new treat for Area III newcomers

IG POSITIONS IN AREAS II/III The United States Forces Korea and Eighth Army Inspector General’s Office is looking for Officers and NCOs who desire to become Inspector Generals in Areas II and III. You should be in the rank of Maj. (Branch immaterial) and Sgt. 1st class (MOS 42A/42L and 92Y) to serve as Inspectors General. There is also an opening for an Inspector General position in the rank of Capt. (Career Course graduate and successful Companylevel command) at Camp Humphreys. For additional information contact Lt. Col. Eady at 725-6739. AAFES LOWERS DECODER PRICE Effective Dec. 1The Satellite Decoder monthly rental price per month will be reduced from $25 to $13 . Although outright purchases of the AFN decoders is not possible in Korea….this is a significant drop in price.

for the foreseeable future. Jim Howell, chief of the community recreation division, apologizes for the delay. Several unforeseen problems have pushed the reopening beyond December and he is now hoping for a January completion date.

BOB MCELROY

Members of the Gyeonggi Folk Group performed traditional Korean Dance. By Bob McElroy Area III Public Affairs

CAMP HUMPHREYS – Soldiers and civilians who attended last Tuesday’s Area III newcomer’s briefing were the recipients of a treat that should soon become the norm: an eclectic program of traditional Korean song and dance with a bit of Elvis and hip-hop thrown in for good measure. In the past the newcomer ’s briefing followed a format of briefings in the morning from Camp Humphreys agency representatives followed by a walking tour of Anjung-ri, the local village adjacent to the post. In the case of Dec. 12’s newcomer’s briefing though, the 40 or so people attending boarded

Mr.Yi Seok, the grandson of Korea’s last emperor gave a silky rendition of the Elvis Presley hit “Love me tender.”

buses for a brief ride to the Cheongdam Culture Center in Anjung-ri for the show. They were joined by local high school students and area residents. First on the program was a group of drummers banging out a rhythmic beat as two other performers provided the accent by striking small gongs. The drummers were followed by singers and dancers performing traditional Korean songs and dancers. The traditional gave way to the new as a young woman dressing in a flowing white gown glided around the stage in a display of modern dance. The show slipped easily into the modern yet kept a connection to Korea’s past as Mr.Yi Seok, the grandson of Korea’s last emperor gave a silky rendition of the Elvis Presley hit

“Love me tender.” In introducing the song Yi said it was emblematic and in honor of the strong friendship Korea and America share. The finale of the show came when the B-Boys, a Korean break dancing troupe, took the stage by storm, spinning, twirling, dancing and jumping to a hip-hop beat. Toward the end of their performance the B-Boys invited some Soldiers to the stage to dance. Three Soldiers took the dare and acquitted themselves well. Given the positive reaction from the newcomer’s and their Korean hosts at the cultural center, plans are afoot to make the visit a regular part of the twice-monthly newcomer’s briefings.

Area III 23 501st Military Intelligence Brigade brings joy to Shin-seng Children’s Home Dec. 22, 2006

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CAMP HUMPHREYS — The Soldiers of 501st Military Intelligence Brigade held a Christmas Party for Shin-seng Children’s Home on Dec. 13 at Community Activity Center. Shin-seng Children’s Home, located An-seong, takes care of children who have a single parent with financial difficulties or those without parents. Chaplain (Capt.) Stanley V. Smith, 3rd Military Intelligence Battalion, said the relationship between 501st Military Intelligence brigade and SCH stretches back to 1980’s. “This party is one of annual events for them,” Smith noted. “Actually, each battalion’s volunteers visit them once a month to take care of children.” More than 70 children were invited to enjoy their Christmas party with warm-hearted and welcoming Soldiers. Lt. Col. John McCarthy, 527th Military Intelligence Battalion commander shared what the event means to him and his unit.We’re happy that we can take the time to give back to our Korean neighbors, McCarthy

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said. Volunteers and their families, including their children from 3rd Military Intelligence Battalion, 524th MI Battalion, 527th MI Battalion and 532nd MI Battalion prepared games and dinner for the children. “Since early morning the children have been floating all day. In holiday season they have fewer chances in some aspects so this party might bring special memories for them,” said SCH’s instructor Ms. Kim, ju-hui. All children shouted for joy seeing N ,H Santa Claus’s appearance. Santa Claus, th Pfc. David C. Woofter of HOC 527 Military Intelligence Battalion and his new played by Sgt. 1st Class Marcus E. Lux, friend four-year old Jung, ji-soo enjoyed the festivities at the annual Christmas of 3rd Military Intelligence Battalion, Party the 501st Military intelligence Brigade held for the children and staff of the hugged each child and passed out Shin-seng Children’s Home on Dec. 13 at Community Activity Center at Camp Christmas gifts to each that were prepared Humphreys. by volunteers. “I really worried that the children wouldn’t like my Military Intelligence Battalion. For the Soldiers and family volunteers’ dedication presents. But seeing the kids smile tonight, I feel fulfilled and happy with them,” said Sgt. Ochoa Alba, 532nd and donation from their hearts, SCH’s children would O

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Battalion launches Operation Orphan Care By Spc. Takia Mitchell Area III

The Soldiers of 3 rd Battalion 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion recently completed a major holiday operation when they launched “Operation Orphan Care” here. “Operation Orphan Care” had a simple objective: to give Soldiers the chance to do something special for the orphans of the Sung Yuk Orphanage. On Dec. 15, the battalion achieved its objective when Chaplain (Capt.) Chris Wilson delivered 48 gift boxes to the orphanage. Operation Orphan Care began a couple of months ago when Wilson was looking for something special

to do for the orphans that 3-2 GSAB sponsors for the holidays. He came up with the idea Operation Orphan Care. Wilson identified each orphan at Sung Yuk by age and gender and decided that he would appeal to the Soldiers for assistance. If Soldiers could fill a gift box with toys and treats for the children they could help to make the holidays better for the kids. Wilson briefed his plan to the Nightmare Battalion Soldiers and had them sign up to help. After signing up, each Soldier received a box that he or she could fill with toys for the children. Operation Orphan Care was a huge success and no doubt there will be many smiling faces on Christmas day when all the gifts will be opened.

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“Santa” delivers a surprise and some holiday cheer to a youngster at the Sung Yuk Orphanage Dec. 15.

Children’s choir raises voices, spirits Khaitlyn Reano, Alisha Zaruba, and Leslie Riddle are all dressed up for the annual Holiday Concert at Humphreys American Elementary School which took place before a packed audience at the Community Activities Center Monday evening.

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Area IV Kids exhibit their fine arts skills By Cpl. Cha Hyun-joon Area IV Public Affairs

CAMP WALKER – Holiday decorations weren’t the only ornamentation adorning the Evergreen Community Club here last week as a selection of artwork from the Daegu Child and Youth Services Boys and Girls Clubs of America National Fine Art Exhibit and Contest were also on display Dec. 11 – 16. The highlight of the week was the awards ceremony Dec. 12 at the ECC featuring 159 works of art submitted in a variety of categories by more than 100 artists age 4 – 18. Participants were recognized with B&GCA certificates while winners received AAFES gift certificates and other prizes. In addition, the program included a piano recital and dance numbers featuring CYS members, as well as a Korean folk dance by professional performers. Winning artwork will be forwarded for further competition at the Asia regional competition in Japan. Regional winners advance to compete at the national level. “Children develop themselves through art,” said event coordinator Yong Dubois, Child and Youth Service Middle School and Teen program assistant. “The artworks are amazing.” Others noted the skill-level displayed by the young artists. “I am proud of all our children who

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Bryanna Spencer, 11, puts the finishing touch on her artwork by naming it prior to the Child and Youth Services and Boys and Girls Clubs of America Annual Fine Arts Exhibit Dec. 12 at the Evergreen Community Club on Camp Walker. More than 100 young artists participated. did a great job on the artwork displayed here,” said Col. John E. Dumoulin Jr., Area IV Support Activity commander, who presented opening remarks for the event. “Everyone should explore the dreams they have when they are young. Participating in such activities is very important and it will make great experiences.” The judges were also impressed with what they saw. “I felt the artworks were not monotonous and each work had its own

personality of the artist,” said judge Lee Il-nam, a professional artist who specializes in Western painting. “Since the artworks are by children, I judged mainly on one’s ingenuity and the witty ideas and compositions used in the artworks. There are a lot of outstanding works among Korean students but in expressing originality, American students are much more superior.” “The artworks are very impressive in the fact that it is drawn by children,” said judge Hong Young-joo, an artist of

oriental drawing. “They express themselves very colorfully and very creatively with unique ways of drawing.” The exhibition gave the artists an opportunity to show and share their skills. They were amazed after seeing each others works on display. “It is always exciting and an honor to be able to participate in this exhibition, submitting my artwork,” said Taegu American School 8th grader Kimberly Boettcher. “I am pleased with my artwork and I hope people who enjoy it also feel the same way I do.” “Everyone did a great job. Everything was very unique and creative. One drawing I saw looked like it came out of a magazine,” said TAS 7th grader Mariel Keene. “It would be nice to win, but since there are so many admirable drawings, I am not concerned about it.” “I think the exhibit is great for the community because children get to show their artwork and get recognized for it,” said Jeannie Pai, Area IB Child and Youth Services coordinator. “It is good that the competition is divided by age group and category so more participants can be recognized.” (Editor ’s Note: Kim Jin-yeong, Area IV Support Activity Public Affairs Office intern from Kyungpook National University, contributed to this story.)

Variety of activities, closures planned over holiday break By Cpl. Cha Hyun-joon Area IV Public Affairs

CAMP HENRY – A lot will be going on over the holidays and, conversely, many entities will be closed or operating with reduced hours during the winter break. Below is a listing of events, activities and operating hours as reported to The Morning Calm Weekly. Residents are encouraged to call in advance to confirm operating hours. Today: Customer Appreciation Night serving free snacks, 6 – 7 p.m., Hideaway Club, Camp Carroll, 765-8574. Saturday: Daegu City Tour, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Camp Walker CAC, 764-4123; Woo-Bang Amusement Park Tour, 9 a.m., Camp Carroll CAC, 765-7484; Jingle Bell 5K Fun Run/Walk, registration starts at 9 a.m. and the race at 10 a.m., Crown Jewel Fitness Center, Camp Carroll, 765-8287; Holiday Racquetball Tournament, 10 a.m., Crown Jewel Fitness Center, 765-8287; Photo with Santa, noon – 1 p.m., Main Exchange on Camp Walker, 764-4638; Holiday Bowling Special, $1.50 per game including shoes, 2 – 10 p.m., Camp Carroll Bowling Center (Dec. 23 – 25), 7658409; Paintball Championship, 2 p.m., Camp Carroll CAC, 765-7484; King and Queen of the Hill Bowling Tournament, $12, 4 p.m., Camp Carroll Bowling Center, 765-8409; Better Opportunities for Single/ Unaccompanied Soldiers Program: Old School Bash,

8 p.m., Henry’s Place, Camp Henry, 768-7868. Sunday: Children’s Christmas Party, 4 – 7 p.m., Soldier Memorial Chapel, Camp Walker, 764-5458; Christmas Eve Bash, 6 p.m., Hideaway Club, 7658574; Christmas Candlelight Service, 6:30 p.m., Soldier Memorial Chapel, Camp Walker, 764-5458; Midnight Mass, 8 p.m., Soldier Memorial Chapel, Camp Walker, 764-5458. Monday: Christmas Day Mass, 10 a.m., Soldier Memorial Chapel, 764-5458; Camp Henry Dining Facility hours are 8 – 9:30 a.m. (breakfast), 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. (lunch), and 4 – 5:30 p.m. (dinner) and the days following will have holiday hours which are 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (brunch) and 4 – 5:30 p.m. (dinner). The dining facility hours for Camp Carroll on Monday are 7:30 – 9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (lunch), and 4 – 5:30 p.m. (dinner); Camp Walker’s dining facility will be closed during the Christmas holiday, while Camp Henry’s dining facility will be closed during New Year’s. Holiday meals will be served 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Henry’s Grill Dining Facility on Camp Henry, and 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the dining facility on Camp Carroll. All personnel authorized access to Area IV dining facilities, including Department of Defense civilians, Korean employees and retired military personnel, are allowed to bring guests. The meal cost for them, officers and enlisted Soldiers without meal cards, as well as their guests, is $5.90. The discounted rate for spouses and family

members of enlisted personnel in the grades of E1 to E4 is $5; Christmas Open House with table tennis, pool, air hockey, foosball, dart tournaments and more, 1 – 6 p.m., Camp Walker CAC, 764-4123. Tuesday: Free Water Aerobics Class, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m., Camp Walker Indoor Pool, 764-5217; 2006 Area IV Invitational Christmas Basketball Classic, Camp Walker Kelly Fitness Center (Dec. 26 – 29), games start at 1 p.m., 764-4800. Wednesday: Country & Western Night, 6 – 11 p.m., Hideaway Club, Camp Carroll, 765-8574. Dec. 29: Sleigh-Riding (Daegu), 10 a.m., Camp Walker School Age Services, 764-5298; Customer Appreciation Night with free snacks, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Hilltop Club, Camp Walker, 764-4985; Lock-in, 8 p.m. – 7 a.m., in Bldg. 252 on Camp Walker, Camp Walker CYS (Dec. 29 – 30), 764-5721. Dec. 30: Hiking Trip to Mount Hwa-Wang, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Camp Walker CAC, 764-4123; Holiday Mixed Double Scotch Bowling, 1 p.m., Camp Walker Bowling Center, 764-4334; Recreational 8-ball Tournament, 2 p.m., Camp Carroll CAC, 765-7484. Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Celebration, 7 p.m. – 3 a.m., Hideaway Club, Camp Carroll, 765-8574; New Year’s Eve Celebration, 8 p.m., Hilltop Club, Camp Walker, 764-4985; Gospel Worship Service, 9 p.m., Soldier Memorial Chapel, Camp Walker, 764-5458.

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DES Relocation Directorate of Emergency Services Ration Control, Pass and ID, and Vehicle Registration Sections have consolidated at the Old Camp Henry Lodge, Bldg. #712. The move was scheduled to be concluded today. For information, call Wayne Haymes, Area IV access control chief, at 7687387, or, Robert Nelson, DES operations officer at 768-6882. CYS Lock-In All members of Child and Youth Services are invited to participate in an overnight Sponsorship Club LockIn 8 p.m. – 7 a.m. Dec. 29 – 30 in Bldg. 252 on Camp Walker. Activities, games, prizes and food will be available. Cost is $10. Sign-up deadline is Wednesday. For more information, call Mark Burton at 764-5721/5722. New Year’s Run/Walk Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10033 and the Camp Walker Sports Office will host a New Year’s 5-Kilometer Fun Run/2-Mile Walk 9 a.m. Jan. 1 at the Kelly Fitness Center on Camp Walker. Registration is 8 – 8:45 a.m. Awards will be presented for first and second place in each category. Categories will include men’s and women’s divisions by age. Special awards will be given to the youngest and oldest finishers. For information, call Patrick Noble at 768-8238. Volunteer Tutors Taegu American School is in need of volunteers who can tutor math 8 – 9:30 a.m. and math and science 2:30 – 4 p.m. daily. Volunteers will be involved with the Advancement Via Individual Determination, or AVID, program. For more information, contact D.H. Kelley, Child and Youth Services school liaison officer, at 764-5720. RSO Visits Starting Jan. 16, Jack Terwiel, Installation Management CommandKorea retirement services officer, will begin making monthly visits to Camp Henry to assist Area IV retirees and widows/widowers with retirement related issues on the third Tuesday of each month. He will be at the Camp Henry Education Center, Bldg. 1840, Room 106, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. To make an appointment in advance, contact him at 017-477-1441 or [email protected]. Although it is preferred for personnel to make appointments, walk-ins will be accepted on a space available basis. Training Offered The Civilian Personnel Advisory Center is offering to assist commanders and directors with their training needs. The training areas include: leadership, communication, motivation, counseling skills, conflict management, group development, new employee benefits, entitlements, problem solving and decision making, and more. For information, call Audwin Lindsay at 768-6639/6629.

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More than 1,200 people attended the Camp Carroll Children’s Christmas Party, featuring food, entertainment and assorted children’s activities.

Carroll Christmas lures crush of kids By Pvt. Suk Kyung-chul 19th ESC Public Affairs

CAMP CARROLL – It was party time as an estimated 1,200 revelers, including about 750 kids, crammed into Camp Carroll’s Crown Jewel Fitness Center for the Installation’s annual Christmas Party for Children Dec. 16. A wide variety of activities and diversions were on hand including face-painting, clowns, costumed characters, arts and crafts, and games. On a stage located at the front of the gym, Santa Claus greeted children who lined up in long queues to meet him. After everyone had the opportunity to meet Santa, a magician entertained the crowd. The entertainment also featured students from Lee Mi Sun Dance School who performed for the captivated audience. “I decided to volunteer because I thought it’s better than sitting around doing nothing,” said Pfc. Neal Wiser, Delta Battery, 2nd Battalion, 1st Air

Kwangde the masked clown creates balloon animals and other objects for attendees at the Camp Carroll Children’s Christmas Party, Saturday at the Crown Jewel Fitness Center. Defense Artillery, as he served hot dogs to the crowd. “I wanted to help people out, so I thought this would be a good way to do it.” “This event is usually organized by Materiel Support Center – Korea, but we had a lot of units all over Area IV involved this time,” said Col. Campbell D. Allison, MSC-K commander. “We

had Soldiers from the 501st Sustainment Brigade, 6th Ordinance Battalion and 16th Medical Logistics Battalion helping out, so it was really a combined effort.” “Last year, we had around 1,700 people at the party. This year we have about 750 children and 500 adults,” said Glenn Groome, Camp Carroll Community Activity Center manager. “With so many people participating, this is really a great way to say thanks to all our employees. It is also great for some of the younger Soldiers here because they can meet local children and keep them company.” All the kids who attended the event received a special goodie bag, containing sweets, toys and school supplies. “This is my first time on an army base, and it’s really fun here. I want to tell my friends all about it” said Kim Soo-jin, 12, about the party. “It’s loud, but I felt great.” shouted Kim Dong-min, 11. “I will definitely come back for more next time.”

19th ESC spends time with underprivileged kids By Sgt. 1st Class Pam Voss 19th ESC Public Affairs

DAEGU – Excitement energized the cafeteria at Medi Park Hospital Dec. 7 as more than 20 Soldiers and family members from the 19th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) joined 35 children from the Daegu area for a Korean American Partnership Association event. The event included dinner at the hospital and then entertainment at the Daegu Opera House – a performance of “Jump,” a high-energy, comedic martial arts and theatrical act. “This is a pilot-opportunity for underprivileged children in the Daegu area to meet and interact with us,” said Col. William Rigby, 19th ESC chief of

staff. “Most of the children live with their grandparents and usually aren’t afforded the opportunity to participate in such events.” “It was interesting and refreshing being with the kids because they were so grateful and you could see that,” said Pfc. Ebony McCall, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 19th ESC. 19th ESC and KAPA are working together to build an ongoing exchange program in which Soldiers and children can both benefit. “Anytime you participate in community service it is awesome, but when you see these kids just shine from the experience it becomes something more,” said Spc. Keith Walton, 169th Signal Company.

Although the children outnumbered the Soldiers and their family members, there was still plenty of one-on-one interaction. “It was wonderful and the first time I got to speak to Americans,” Kang Sujin, 14. Staff Sgt. Jennifer Williams, American Forces Network – Daegu Detachment, sat next to Kang and said she thoroughly enjoyed the experience. “She spoke English very well. I could tell she was excited, because she couldn’t stop smiling. Then it made me smile and I couldn’t stop either.” Editor’s note: For more information on this program and future opportunities please contact No Wonhyon at 768-7477.

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WAEGWAN – In what has now become tradition –having done it for at least the tenth time in recent memory – Soldiers, civilians and family members of U.S. Army Material Support Center-Korea provided a Western-style meal to the elderly residents of St. Bundo House, Tuesday, here. MSC-K employees prepare and serve the meal at St. Benedict’s Village, which Americans refer to as the St. Bundo House, several times a year. In the past they have served traditional Thanksgiving dinner and typical American foods such as meatloaf. Last year they served enchiladas and Spanish rice. On the menu this year was a traditional British dish, shepherd’s pie. The dish consists of mashed potatoes, vegetables and minced ground beef all cooked together. It’s a favorite dish of cooks who are planning to feed large groups of people. “(When we visit) we want to serve them Western-style food rather than something that they eat every day,” said Kim Brown, the MSC-K Command Group support services specialist and Good Neighbor Program coordinator. “Shepherd’s pie has everything and it’s simple to serve all the good nutrition at one time. It is also easy for the residents to chew and digest.”

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Una McClenning, an information technology specialist with the Area IV Information Technology Support Center at Camp Walker and originally from Waegwan, pours drinks for the residents of St. Benedict’s Village Tuesday during U.S. Army Material Support Center-Korea’s visit. McClenning’s husband, Brian, is the MSC-K deputy commander. For desert, tangerines, Korean rice cake and cookies were provided. The meals are coordinated with Father Aloisius Seuferling, a Catholic priest of the Benedictine Abbey of Waegwan, who has been with St. Bundo House since 1992. He is also the U.S. Army contract Catholic priest and a spiritual leader for Camps Walker and Carroll who is going on 28 years of service in the Republic of Korea. “The residents really appreciate the fact that these folks take the time to come here and provide a meal that is very different

from what they normally eat,” he said. “These people were young adults during the Korean War, and they truly appreciate what Americans have done for their freedom. They remember.” Choi Myeong-hwa, an 87-year-old resident of St. Bundo House, said, “We deeply appreciate their visit to us today and I really enjoyed the food that they brought. All Americans who come here are so kind and warm-hearted that we all feel happy whenever we meet them. Even if I can’t understand what they are saying,

I can feel their compassion and effort to help us. I want to say thank you to them again and again to show our gratitude for their sincere help.” According to Col. Campbell D. Allison, MSC-K commander, it is his folks who get the most out of the relationship. “MSC-K employees, both local national and civilian, and Soldiers continue to ensure that we are good neighbors to our friends in the Waegwan community,” he said. “We have a special place in our hearts for the Bundo Nursing Home and its residents and we are the ones who are honored to share a meal with them during this festive time of the year.” MSC-K’s primary missions include providing direct support and general support maintenance and supply support to the 8th United States Army and other services, as well as maintenance and supply support on select Army Prepositioned Stocks - 4 stocks, from the Busan Storage Facility in the south to the Forward Area Support Team at Camp Casey in the north. Other noteworthy missions are the theater’s single Army Oil Analysis Lab and Theater Forward Logistics Division located at Camp Humphreys. (Editor’s Note: Kim Jin-yeong, Area IV Support Activity Public Affairs Office intern from Kyungpook National University, contributed to this story.)

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Jan. 1: New Years 5K Fun Run/2-Mile Walk, registration is 8:15 – 8:45 a.m., run begins 9 a.m., Kelly Fitness Center, Camp Walker, 7688238; New Year’s Day Mass, 10 a.m., Soldier Memorial Chapel, Camp Walker, 764-5458. Jan. 3: Open Night Talent Show, 7 p.m., Hideaway Club, Camp Carroll, 765-8574 Jan. 5: Busan Aquarium Trip, 8 a.m., Camp Walker SAS, 764-5298. Jan. 6: Osan Shopping Trip, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m., Camp Carroll CAC, 765-7484; Nine Pin Nine Ga me Bowling To u r n amen t, 1 p . m. , C am p Walker Bowling Center, 764-4334. Jan. 11: Bowling League Meeting and KickOff, 6 p.m., Camp Walker Bowling Center, 7644334. Jan. 13: BOSS Overnight Ski Trip to Muju Ski Resort (Jan. 13 – 15), departing at 7 a.m., 764-4426; Be-sul Mountain Tour, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Camp Carroll CAC, 765-7484. Jan. 15: BOSS Martin Luther King holiday oneday Ski Trip to Muju Ski Resort, departing at 7 a.m., 764-4426; Two-for-One Steak Night, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., Henry’s Place, 768-7868. The Camp Henry and Camp Carroll Consolidated Mail Rooms will be open noon – 5 p.m. Saturday and 5 – 10 p.m. Sunday for “Operation Santa Claus.” The Camp Walker Post Office will be open 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday and will be closed Sunday. The mailroom will be on regular operating hours all other days. For information regarding the Camp Henry Mail Room, call Kevin Jones at 768-7453 or Staff Sgt. Fikisha Maree at 768-8931; Camp Carroll Mail Room, Sgt. Mickey Irby at 765-7187; Camp Walker

Post Office, 2nd Lt. Jay M. Chung, 764-4162. The Post Exchange will have a Special Coupon Day today and an Early Bird Sale Saturday from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. On Sunday operating hours are 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. The PX will be closed Monday. There will be a Stock-Up Sale Tuesday and Toy Specials on Thursday. On New Year ’s Day operating hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Regular hours, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., commence Jan. 2. For information, call the PX at 764-4638. The Commissary on Camp Walker will be closed on Christmas and New Year’s Day. The Evergreen Club will be closed on New Year’s Day. The Four Seasons Store on Camp Walker will be open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday and will be closed Christmas and New Year’s Day. The Class Six/Shopette on Camp Walker will be open 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday, 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. Dec. 31, and 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. New Year’s Day. The Burger King on Camp Walker will be open 6:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Sunday and Dec. 31, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday, and closed on New Year’s Day. Taco Bell, Anthony’s Pizza, and Subway on Camp Walker will be open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Sunday and Dec. 31, but will be closed on Christmas and New Year’s Day. The Auto Garage, Filling Station and the Barber S h o p o n C a m p Wa l k e r w i l l b e c l o s e d o n Christmas and New Year’s Day. The Shoppette, the American Eatery, Robin Hood and Anthony’s Pizza on Camp Henry will be closed Sunday, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Henry’s Place will be closed Christmas. The Shoppette on Camp George will be open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Sunday and Dec. 31, and

The Morning Calm Weekly will be closed Christmas and New Year’s Day. The Post Exchange on Camp Carroll will be open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday and Dec. 31, and will be closed Christmas and New Year’s Day. The Shoppette on Camp Carroll will be open 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday, 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. Dec. 31, and 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Jan. 1. The American Eatery on Camp Carroll will be closed on New Year’s Day. Popeye’s Chicken on Camp Carroll will be open 10:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sunday and Dec. 31, and closed Christmas and New Year’s Day. Subway on Camp Carroll will be open 10:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sunday, 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday and 10:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Dec. 31 and will be closed New Year’s Day. Burger King on Camp Carroll will be open 6:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, but will be closed Christmas. Pizza Hut and Baskin Robbins on Camp Carroll will be open 10:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sunday, Monday, and Dec. 31, but closed on New Year’s Day. The Barber Shop on Camp Carroll will be open 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday and Dec. 31, but will be closed Christmas and New Years Day. The Base Exchange, Food Court and Barber Shop at K-2 Air Base will be closed Christmas and New Year’s Day. The Pusan Storage Facility and Pier 8 Snack Bars will be closed Sunday – Monday and Dec. 31 – Jan. 1. The Field PX and Barber Shop in Pohang will be closed Christmas and New Year’s Day. The Base Exchange and Barber Shop at Chinhae Naval Station will be closed Christmas and New Year’s Day.

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The Phrase of the W eek : Week

“Where is the closest beach?”

Gajang gakkaun haebyoni Odimnikka? the closest Vocabulary beach

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‘hotel’

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Situation of the W eek : Traveling Week How can I get there? Gogie ottoke kanungae jossumnikka?

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Is there a train that goes there?

Kogikkaji olmana kollimnikka?

How long does it take to get there? How much is the charge?

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Is there a hotel nearby? Guenchoe hotelee issumnikka?

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As though cutting bean cake

It’s a piece of cake.

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