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New system cuts waiting time for DoD employees Upgrade simplifies travel By Capt. Stacy Ouellette 8th U.S. Army Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — The wait for temporary duty assignment reimbursements and orders will soon be cut by more than half for Korea-based military members and Department of Defense civilians. The Defense Travel System cuts processing time and puts the user in charge. “DTS is outstanding. It is a more efficient and responsive system than the previous one. It allows servicemembers to have better control of their travel arrangements. I used DTS prior to arriving in Korea and received my reimbursement within three to four days,” said Maj. Bret Command Sgt. Maj. Barry Wheeler, command sergeant major of United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, U.S. Forces Korea and 8th U.S. Army, and Lt. Gen. David Valcourt, Eighth Army commanding general talk to Chon, Kye Hwan, commander of 2nd KBC Company at

Glowth, 8th U.S. Army Logistics Planner. Within a 72-hour period, servicemembers who use DTS should, in most cases, receive reimbursement for their travel expenses directly into the account designated by the traveler. DTS also supports split disbursement for government travel card usage. DTS is a standardized web based way of coordinating travel for TDY. It combines a travel tool similar to Expedia or Orbitz, where you can make your reservations on line, with an electronic workflow system, eliminating the need to run around a copy of paper orders, Kevin King, 8th Army Lead Defense Travel administrator, said. DTS is now being deployed in all four areas across the peninsula, but it has some challenges since Korean hotels and businesses are not recognized.

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Army’s ‘Blue to Green’ Program Hits Milestone By Samantha L. Quigley American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON - The Army’s “Blue to Green” program, designed to allow airmen, sailors and Marines affected by force shaping to move to the Army, recently hit a milestone, a Defense Department official said here yesterday. “Just in the past couple of weeks we’ve had our 1,000th transfer,” Bill Carr, acting deputy undersecretary of defense for military personnel policy, said in an interview. An effect of the Air Force and Navy downsizing is fewer opportunities for airmen, sailors and Marines to continue in their career fields, he said. The Army’s Blue to Green interservice transfer program, open to officers and enlisted personnel, affords an alternative to leaving military service. “That would be to serve as an officer or noncommissioned officer in the U.S. Army,” Carr said. “I think the ones who are considering Blue to Green are the ones who are interested in trying another career and the challenges associated with it.” Second Lt. Michael B. Moore, a recent transfer, is a good example, Carr said.

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Spc. Michael Bonnett, a former sailor, was among the first Blue to Green warriors to graduate the course at Fort Knox, Ky. The former airman was an air-battle manager trainee before trading his blue uniform for green. When Moore transferred to the Army, he chose to go into the infantry. But that wasn’t enough of a challenge for the newly minted Soldier, who has been assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, at Fort Bragg, N.C., Carr said. “(He) not only went over as an Army officer in the infantry, but also participated in the airborne

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KSC receives recognition Master Sgt. Sue Harper 8th U.S. Army Public Affairs

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the annual Korean Service Corps dinner held Jan.26, at the Ministry of National Defense. The dinner was held to honor members of the KSC for their service.

SEOUL — The 19th Korean Service Corps Company was recognized as the best company overall from a field of six top performers for 2006 at the KSC Annual Dinner Friday night at the Ministry of Defense. The 19th had the best overall performance in safety, personnel management, resource management, training, logistics, mission support, base operation and mobilization, said

Lt. Col. Robert Paquin, Korean Service Corps Battalion commander. The unit also took home the top prize in best in base operation and best in personnel management. Two awards also went to the 22 nd KSC Company. who took home honors for Resource Management and Mobilization Station Company Best in Safety went to the 32nd KSC while the th 16 KSC took first in Mission Support, the 36th took home the Training honors and the 2 nd brought in the Logistics award.

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MPBlotter 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.

By Capt. Stacy Ouellette 8th U.S. Army Public Affairs

SEOUL – As the winter weather continues to chill the air on Seoul’s city streets, many take refuge indoors to avoid the cold. It’s the perfect time to get out and see the city from a different view — atop the third tallest building in Korea. The Daehan Life Insurance Building 63 has plenty of options for visitors to explore. Shops, restaurants, an IMAX Theater and Sea World, an aquarium are all apart of the facility. Visitors can purchase individual or combination package tickets to see the attractions. The Sky Deck observatory provided a great view of the city. Skyscrapers, the Han River and even the popular wholesale fish market across the street are visible in a panoramic view. “Sea World” is a slightly impressive aquarium with a few cool sites to see. Nothing like the states, but what can I say, I’m spoiled when it comes to these types of places. I’ve been to so many aquariums and zoos that there is just too many comparisons. Anyhow, it was fun and worth the trip. Going with the sea theme, I watched the film “Dolphins,” which was educational and cool. It gave a lot of familiar and new information about dolphins and their environments, how to protect and especially better understand them. It was worth the viewing. The film was narrated by Pierce Bronson, and the music was performed by Sting. I had a headset to translate the words since the sound was in Korean for the audience, but I heard it in English.

Area 1 Black Marketing, Excessive Purchasing, Subject 1 purchased various meat products, from the commissary, exceeding his ration limit and sold them to unknown bus drivers on Camp Casey. Subject 1 reported to the Camp Casey PMO where he was advised of his legal rights, which he waived, rendering a written statement admitting to the offense. Subject 1 was processed and released to his unit. Investigation continues by MPI. Area 2 Driving under the Influence of Any Intoxicant, Subject 1, operating a POV, was stopped at a KNP checkpoint when KNP detected an odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from Subject 1’s person. Subject 1 was administered a portable breathalyzer test by KNP with a result of 0.118 percent BAC. Subject 1 was detained, transported to the Yongsan Main KNP Station, charged by KNP under KRTL ART 44-1 (Driving under the Influence of Alcohol), and released into MP custody on a CJ Form 2. Subject 1 was issued a Suspension of Driving Privileges letter, processed and released to his unit. This is a final report. Area 3 Traffic Accident without Injuries, Damage to Government Property, Driving under the Influence of Any intoxicant, Subject 1, operating a POV, lost control of his vehicle and struck a perimeter fence and light pole adjacent to Tower 16. Subject 1 was administered a series of FSTs, which he failed. Subject 1 was advised of his legal rights, which he invoked, issued a Suspension of Driving Privileges letter, processed and released to his unit. The investigation continues by TAI. Area 5 Disrespect toward a Superior Commissioned Officer, Assault, Willfully Disobeying a Superior Commissioned Officer, Insubordinate Conduct towards a Noncommissioned Officer, Failure to Obey an Order or Regulation, Provoking Speeches and Gestures, Drunk and Disorderly, Communicating a Threat, Subject 1 was found by SF lying on the ground at Burger King. SF detected an odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from Subject 1’s person. Subject 1 got up and struck Victim 1 on his right side, pushed him and attempted to flee the scene. Subject 1 was apprehended and transported to the ER where he repeatedly cursed at medical personnel and was being noncompliant. Subject 1 was treated by Victim 2 and released for difficulty breathing. Subject 1 was advised of his legal rights, which he invoked, and released to his unit.

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Areas to host superbowl parties The Chicago Bears will be playing against the Indianapolis Colts and every touchdown, fumble, pass and cheerleader can be caught on a large screen TV in all areas. All Super Bowl Parties will be Feb. 5. Area II has two venues for their Super Bowl festivities. The Main Post Club in Yongsan will start their Super Bowl party at 5 a.m. Of course there will be a free breakfast, giveaways, games and prizes through out this event and real cheerleaders performing during half-time. Amongst the prizes that will be given away; I-pods, a DVD player, phone cards, T-shirts and other items. The first 50 people in the door will be eligible to win a 56' inch, high definition, flat screen TV. The grand prize will be a round-trip air ticket to the U.S., courtesy of U.S. Airline Alliance.

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A father holds his son up to allow him a view of Seoul through binoculars while visiting the Sky Deck. For lunch, I ventured out and tried a Japanese fusion restaurant. I loved their sushi, California rolls and also the smoked salmon. Sushi is raw fish, a Japanese delicacy that tastes much better than it sounds. It was a great place to stop for a bit and rest. I shopped at this great little store selling unique soaps and bath salts, I was able to knock out a few gifts for upcoming birthdays. Finally, I had a cup of cocoa and a piece of Tiramisu at this little café before heading home for the day. It was such a beautiful night, and the air was crisp. It reminded me of downtown Boston in some ways. Building 63 is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. From Seoul, take the Seoul subway Incheon line and get off at Yeouido station. It’s approximately a 15 minute drive from Yongsan Garrison. Area II’s K-16 will also offer a free breakfast and prizes. For the first 20 people who walks through the door, they will be eligible to win a 32 inch flat screen TV. K-16 will start their Super Bowl Party at 6 a.m. Area I’s event starts at 8 a.m. at Camp Casey’s Warrior Club. There will be a breakfast buffet for $4.95 and a contest that could leave one lucky winner with the privilege of escorting around the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders for a day. The Alaska Mining Company will be hosting Area III’s Super Bowl celebration with a $9.95 steak and an all you can eat breakfast. The whole event starts at 6:30 a.m. Area IV’s Super Bowl Bash at Camp Walker’s Hill Top Club and Camp Henry’s ‘Henry’s Place’ starts at 6:30 a.m. Camp Carroll will host their Super Bowl party at the Community Activities Center starting at 6 a.m. There will be breakfast at all of the parties along with contest, games and hundreds of dollars worth of gifts and prizes.

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USFK commander puts university area off-limits The commander of United States Forces Korea has designated the Hongdae/Hongik University area in Seoul off-limits to all USFK service members, civilian employees, contractor employees and their family members between the hours of 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. daily for reasons of force protection. The Hongdae/Hongik University area is located about two miles west of Yongsan main Post, immediately southwest of the Sinchon subway station and rotary and includes the Hongdae bar district. This order does not apply to KATUSAs or Korean employees. For more details and maps go to the force protection page on USFK.mil. Quotas for Logistics STAMIS Training are Now Being Requested The 19th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), Support Operations, Logistic Training Team (LTT) located on Camp Henry, Daegu, (bldg. 1701) is now requesting STAMIS training requirements for the next 6 months. If you or someone in your unit needs STAMIS training, you should contact your unit’s training coordinator whose suspense is Feb. 20. The LTT provides training in its classrooms located at Camp Casey (bldg. S-875), Camp Humphreys (bldg. 713 3rd floor), and Camp Henry (bldg. 1685 and 1701). Information on course types, prerequisites, location and training dates can be obtained from the 19th ESC, LTT Website at http:// log1.korea.army.mil. Mentorship Program South Post Chapel is looking for individuals who are interested in volunteering for a mentorship program. The program is geared toward mentoring students at S.A.H.S. and home schooled students in grades 912. There will be a class at the South Post Chapel Feb. 8, starting at 6:30 p.m. For more information about the program contact Maj. Brenda Suggars at 723-3778. Home School Testing The WorldWide IDEA Academy is offering free TerraNova testing to military homeschoolers located in scheduled testing areas. Access the Testing Form at http:// www.worldwide-idea.org/ Please complete the form by today, and submit. Restrictions may apply. For additional information, please call 02-6355-5225. 2007 West Point Dinner Members of the Long Gray line and guests are invited to the 2007 West Point Founder’s Day Dinner at the Dragon Hill Lodge, Sat. March 10. The dinner will cost $25 per person. The uniform is Mess Dress and Army Blues. For more information contact Lt. Col. Douglas Boltuc at 723-5938.

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Seabees in Korea lend hand to orphanage By Specialist 1st Class Lisa Wassilieff U.S. Naval Forces Korea Public Affairs

KOJE-do ISLAND, Republic of Korea— The Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Three Detachment Chinhae took some time away from their normal work routine on Commander, Fleet Activities Chinhae Instead, their mission on the brisk morning of Jan. 29, was to participate in a community relations project that took place at the compound of Ai Kwang Won Orphanage on Koje-do Island, which is located 12.5 miles off the coast of Chinhae, Republic of Korea (ROK). NMCB-3 Seabees, who are homeported in Port Hueneme, Calif., and are currently on a six-month deployment in the ROK, spent the entire day assisting with a mushroom-planting project there. The project consisted of over 2,000 three-foot long logs being placed into furrows. The furrows for these logs, which have already been

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Seabees from NMCB- 3 Detachment Chinhae, pass logs during a community relations project outside Ai Kwang Won Orphanage Jan. 29.

seeded with mushrooms, were dug along a tree-covered hilltop with an irrigation system set up above them, in order to maintain the cold, wet

environment that mushrooms need for ideal growing.

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Yongsan area troops pay respect to fallen comrade

Former commander of 18th MEDCOM killed in Iraq By Fay Jakymec 8th U.S. Army Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRSION – Members, family and friends of the 18th Medical Command gathered at the South Post Chapel to mourn the loss of Col. Brian D. Allgood, Jan. 26. Allgood served as the 18th Medical Command commander from July 2004 to June 2006.

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An upside down M16 rifle, positioned between two Army desert combat boots, ID tags with Allgood’s name and various symbols of his medical accolades were placed

on a platform. Through song, Biblical readings and personal testimonies, each participant honored Allgood as a man of few words and as a great leader in his roles as a mentor, surgeon and officer. Allgood died Jan. 20, when the Blackhawk he was riding in crashed in

Iraq. Eleven others were also killed in the crash. He had been in Iraq for six months serving as the command surgeon for Multi-National Forces Iraq. Allgood is survived by his wife Jane and son, Wyatt. The Allgood family has requested donations be made to the United States Army Wounded Warrior Project in lieu of any memorial gifts. . http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org

P eninsula-wide T ax Centers open for 2007 season Peninsula-wide Tax Area I OIC: Capt. Stacy Cohen Camp Casey at Maude Hall, Bldg 2440, Suite 241 Phone: 730-3598 Opens: Feb. 1 Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m. 5p.m.; Thursday 1 - 8 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Closed Sundays, Mondays and holidays and training holidays

Activities Center (bus terminal), room 113 Phone: 725-1040 Opens: Jan. 31 – May 10 (opens at 4 p.m. after ceremony) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Thursday from 1- 6 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Closed Sundays and holidays and training holidays

Camp Stanley mobile tax center Location: Bldg 2305 Opens: March 1 Wednesdays only 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Area III OIC: Capt. Brian Tomasovic Camp Humphreys at Bldg S-262 (across from CAC, next to Red Cross) Phone: 753-3905/3904 Open: Jan. 25 – May 20 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Thursday by appointment only; Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Closed Sundays, holidays and training holidays

Area II OIC: Capt. Denise O’Connell Yongsan Main Post at Moyer Community

Area IV OIC: Capt. Eric Christeson Camp Henry at Bldg 1805 (building shared

Camp Red Cloud mobile tax center Location: Freeman Hall Opens: March 1 Tuesdays only 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

with CPAC and the Legal Assistance Office) Phone: 768-6680 Open: Jan. 31 - June 15 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.; Thursday 1 - 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Closed Sundays, holidays and training holidays Camp Carroll at Bldg T-125 Phone: 765-7136 Open: Jan. 31 – June 15 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Thursday 1 - 4:30 p.m.; Closed Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and training holidays Osan Air Base POC:Tech Sgt. Boyce Bldg 788, Rm 26 Call 784-8935 for more information Kunsan Air Base Bldg 755, 3rd Floor Appointment only Call 782-1250

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4 http://ima.korea.army.mil/morningcalmweekly system Although all forces on the Korean peninsula are moving towards using DTS in place of the Department of Defense travel voucher forms, servicemembers will not be turned away for using the paper- trail method, King said. The DTS process is a bit more straight-forward. For example, if the average traveler needs temporary duty orders, they would log onto the DTS website and enter the pertinent information about their travel such as flights, housing, and rental car estimated costs. After digitally signing it, the traveler would submit the file. This file is verified by the unit’s reviewing official, who is designated to ensure correct information has been entered as well as checking authorizations for the trip. Authorizations such as rental cars, lodging and other expenses must be included in the orders to ensure that the servicemember will receive reimbursement.

orphanage The idea to put this community relations project together came after Rear Adm. James Wisecup, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea, visited the orphanage a year ago and learned that the Seabees had built a chicken coop there near the end of the Korean War. Wisecup thought it would be a good idea for community relations if the Seabees could once again help out in a project for the orphanage. The orphanage needed some direct labor support for a mushroom-planting project, and since it didn’t required a lengthy amount of time to be completed, the Seabees chose that project to get involved in. The mushrooms planted will eventually be both a source of food for the residents there and revenue to help keep the orphanage running. The orphanage depends on projects like this one for additional funding besides the government assistance it receives. The end of the Korean War was actually when the orphanage was originally established by Superintendent Kim, Im Soon. It began as a babies’ home for seven abandoned infants in a tiny mud hut. Since then, the orphanage has

program and ranger training,” he said. “He’s really taking the full exposure and doing very well at it.” Carr said the program is good not only for the military, which retains experienced servicemembers through the Blue to Green program, but also for the servicemembers. It provides them a chance to look into options within the military before they consider the private sector, he said.

The Morning Calm Weekly from Page 1 If it is incorrectly entered by the traveler, such as adding a rental car when it is not authorized, the review official can make correction to the digital form to remove it as well as send notification to the traveler. Once the order is reviewed by both the unit and 8th Army officials, it will be sent forward for signature and funding approval. The development of DTS resulted from a 1993 National Performance Review that called for an overhaul of the Department of Defense TDY travel system. The result was a task force charged with the mission to reengineer travel. They found that there wasn’t a standardized system and the process was more geared toward staying within regulations rather than supporting unit missions, King said. Visit the DTS website at http:// www.defensetravel.osd.mil/dts/site/ index.jsp or contact King at 723-3787 or Tommy Lee at 725-2263 for more information.

from Page 3 grown to become a large compound for orphans and disabled adults. The assistance provided includes both vocational rehabilitation and medical care. Navy Steelworker Second Class Anthony Munkholm, a Seabee attached to NMCB-3, felt participating in a community relations project like this was a very rewarding experience. “It’s a good cause, and I am glad that I had the opportunity to help out today. I feel this is an important project to get involved in because it helps with establishing good relations between the United States and the Republic of Korea,” said Munkholm. “I would absolutely do something like this again.” CNFK is the regional commander for the U.S. Navy in the Republic of Korea and provides leadership and expertise in naval matters to area military commanders, including the Commander for the United Nations Command, the Republic of Korea and U.S. Combined Forces Command, and Commander, United States Forces Korea. CNFK also serves as liaison to the Republic of Korea Navy, the Combined Forces Commander staff in armistice and in wartime to the Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet based in Yokosuka.

from Page 1 “For Blue to Green, the ideal future would be that anyone who was considering leaving the service would first look to Blue to Green as they’re looking at other options and consider what it has to offer,” Carr said. “And it has a lot to offer.” More information, including guidelines and benefits of the Blue to Green program, can be found at www.goarmy.com.

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Strike Team: always on base By Margaret Banish-Donaldson Area I Public Affairs

CAMP CASEY – With springtime here again, the crack of the bat and the umpire’s call of “three strikes and you’re out” is upon us. While they may not receive the same publicity as baseball players, there are other folks who deal with strikes, too, and who never have an “off-season. The strike team in Warrior Country works year round to improve the quality of life for Soldiers. The “Strike Team” idea was initiated by Col. Forrest Newton, Area I Garrison commander last fall. He brought the idea to the attention of the director of public works. “Sgt.1st Class William Clarke was assigned to head the team,” said Don Needham, DPW director, along with a composition of skilled labor from the directorate of logistics and Korean Service Corps. Their job was to identify issues to be corrected within the Casey/Hovey enclave.” If an item can be corrected at the unit level with items from the self-help store, it is done first. If skilled labor is required, then the strike team utilizes the resources to assist the unit to improve the Soldiers living conditions. If it needs major construction work, then it goes to the Installation Planning Board and the committee prioritizes the list. The garrison along with Sgt, 1st Class David Valderaz identifies the units with the most problems. Valderaz prioritizes that list making those projects known to the strike team. What’s more, the fire department building managers helps find problems and addresses issues for correction. DPW real property is another working group who looks at items and tells commanders what work can be done by a unit.

Strike Team member An, To Song applies paint in hard to access places in the Camp Casey West chapel.

“Once the building is identified in the Casey area, I get an estimate of the work that needs to be done and then I order the materials,” Valderaz said. “I get the units to take pride in their ownership. They are the ones to ensure quality work is being conducted and quality products are being used. My job is to make the unit happy.” “Depending on the job, there is an average of 10 to 12 people assigned to do the work with an average projected of anywhere from 14 to 21 working days to complete the project,” Valderaz said. “If we are working on multiple projects, the time could be even more.” The strike team doesn’t stop working until the unit says they are 99 percent satisfied. The unit signs a memorandum of agreement once the work is completed. In addition to barracks improvements, the strike team has taken on giving a facelift to the Stone, Hovey and Memorial chapels and the troop aid station. Recently, within seven days the team completed painting and repairs on the Casey Community Activities Center in preparation for the upcoming Better Opportunities for Single and Unaccompanied Soldiers conference Jan 31 – Feb. 2. “For the Hovey area, Sgt. James Thompson supervises the actual building construction,” Clarke said. “He’s my right arm on those projects. “The superb efforts and accomplishments alone are a great reflection of what the strike team has achieved,” said Lt. Col. Terry Hodges, Camp Casey garrison commander. “Maintaining high quality of life standards is directly attributed to our ability to listen to our most precious resource, the Soldiers.” E-mail [email protected]

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Hwang, Yang Sok, a member of the Strike Team, applies paint around window seals at Camp Casey. The team has taken on improving the chapels and barracks.

Strike Team member Yang, Chong Won inspects and fixes a leaky toilet in barracks on Camp Hovey.

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American Red Cross CPR Instructor Class Volunteers are needed to become First Aid/CPR/AED instructors. Training will be held during the weekend of Feb. 24 and 25 and March 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the ACS Training Room, building 2317 Camp Casey. Preregistration is required. For more information, call: 730-3184. AAFES Exchanges Closed Lunar New Year Most AAFES outlets will be closed Lunar New Year Feb. 18. Camp Hovey PX will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Camp Casey Shoppette will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Camp Red Cloud Shoppette will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Army Community Services Coming Events Spouses and Civilian Newcomers Orientation at Camp Casey will be held Feb. 14 at the ACS building from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Marriage, Baby and Budget class will be held Feb. 16 at Camp Casey ACS building from 9 a.m. to noon., Home Buying Seminar will be held at Camp Stanley ACS building Feb. 19 from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information call: 730-3143.

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Avelina Richardson points to planned improvements that will be made to Primo’s and the Gateway Club in the near future.

Richardson selected for Carroll award By Jim Cunningham Area I Public Affairs

Camp Casey Radio Town Hall Meeting There will be a live radio broadcast town hall meeting at Camp Casey Feb. 14 at 3 p.m. in the Digital Training and Conference Center. For more information call: 730-5096. Individual Sisterhood Friendship Signing Ceremony The Individual Sisterhood Friendship Signing Ceremony will be held Feb. 28 at CRC gym and at Mitchell’s Club. For more information call: 732-6528/7302585. Camp Red Cloud Reasonable Accommodation Training Reasonable Accommodation Training will be held Feb. 7 in the MWR conference room from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Voting Slogan Contest The 2008 primary and general elections need a slogan to inspire interest and participation. Submit your entries today. For more information call: 7237514. MWR Warrior Country KATUSA Basketball Championship Morale, Welfare and Recreation will hold their KATUSA Basketball Championship at Carey Fitness Center. For more information call: 730-6882. Superbowl Monday at CG’s Mess Doors will open at 7 a.m. and the bar will open at 7:30 a.m. Brunch featuring steak and eggs will be served at 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The game will kick off at 8:25 a.m. .

CAMP CASEY—Aristotle once said, “Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.” This is certainly the case regarding the work Avelina Richardson, club manager, did to improve the Primo’s Club at Camp Casey. She turned it around from danger of closing, to the top performing club in Area I. Richardson did all of this in only a few short months. In doing so, she guaranteed her selection for the 2006 James A. Carroll, Jr. Award – Theme Concept Outlet over $750,000 annual revenue category. “The Carroll Award is given by the Department of the Army. People are selected by the DA worldwide,” Richardson said. “It is given for excellence in management.” The narrative for Richardson’s nomination for the award says, “Richardson’s expertise, management skills, and dedication to success enabled her remote and isolated Primo’s Express outlet to generate $1,344,571 annual revenues for fiscal 2006, yielding a net

income before depreciation of $112,547. The Primo’s Express at Camp Casey lead by Avelina Richardson, generated a collective Morale, Welfare and Recreation profit of more than $1.5 million for fiscal 2006. This is an exceptional performance from a remote and isolated location challenged by high labor costs, base access restrictions and force realignments throughout Korea and Camp Casey.” “This award was the result of a team concept,” Richardson said. “It is not written on the award itself, but it was achieved by a team concept.” Richardson was notified Jan. 10, and she has a theory why she was chosen. “Primo’s was on a hot list of clubs going to be closed if they didn’t make money,” Richardson said. “We turned the club around, and now we are making money. This is the only club in all of Korea making money on the food section.” The club makes the most money in its category in Area I as well. “Management style and the way you control everything in this club is what turned it around,” Richardson said.

Controlling everything that involves club business led to extreme success in turning around Primo’s Club. “From food to the employees, control must be maintained,” Richardson said. “You will lose a lot of sales if you don’t know how to control labor, cost of goods and all things involved in operating a club.” Richardson sees a bright new future for Primo’s Club. “We are waiting to do renovations,” Richardson said. “After renovations, we will double our revenue in food and the bar.” The nomination narrative goes on to say, “This outstanding manager has clearly demonstrated her expertise and serves as a shining example of true professionalism. She is a hard working leader who has provided the community an experience ‘second to none,’ and is the obvious selection for the 2006 James A. Carroll Jr. Award for Theme Concept Outlet in the $750,000 annual revenue category.” E-mail [email protected]

DA supports ‘National Wear Red Day’ Area I Public Affairs Special to The Morning Calm

Today, Americans nationwide are celebrating the fourth annual “National Wear Red Day” by wearing red to show their support for women’s heart disease awareness. “The Heart Truth” campaign is sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. This institute is part of the National Institutes of Health in the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services. It introduced the “Red Dress” as the national symbol for women and heart disease awareness

Februrary 2003. This was to help spread the word that heart disease is the number one killer of American women. The Department of the Army is joining federal agencies across the country by encouraging all employees to wear red. You should also encourage your colleagues and friends to do the same. And by doing so, whether it is a red dress, tie, pin or ribbon, you are sending the lifesaving message that heart disease doesn’t care what you wear -- it kills.

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CAMP CASEY—The Installations Management Command invited Donnie McClurkin, gospel singer, to appear in concerts on Army posts on the Korea peninsula. The Grammy Award winner for “Best Soul Contemporary Gospel Award” in 2004 has a special reason for coming to Korea. “I am in Korea to do five concerts at military bases throughout Seoul and surrounding areas,” McClurkin said. “It’s more my pleasure than anything else. They asked us to come and sing for the troops, and who is going to refuse?” McClurkin’s purpose has multiple roles. “I am here to give the troops a bit of gospel they could only get on CD,” McClurkin said. “As soon as we finish this tour we will go into our recording mode. It has been more than two years since we have done the last one. We really haven’t begun to perfect all the tunes we intend to put on the next CD.” McClurkin sees a career change in the next five years. “Hopefully, I can hang up the touring and singing career during the next five years,” he said. “I am 47 years old now, and I’m not going to do this for the rest of my life. My assignment in music is almost over.” McClurkin sees his next assignment as pastor of two churches. “I have been pastor of Perfecting Faith Church in Freeport, N.Y. for five and a half years. We started another one down in South Carolina and that one will be a year old Feb. 4.” McClurkin’s style is more ministry than entertainment. “You can expect to hear contemporary gospel with some of the old gospel standards mixed in,” he said. “It’s ministry more than entertainment. We sing to get people’s attention and then we give them the gospel message. We let them know that God is on their side; and we as civilians are more grateful for them, and it is more of an honor to come and sing for the troops who are real heroes.” McClurkin says music ministry

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Donnie McClurkin lives and sings the gospel music he composes plus gospel standard songs Jan. 28 in Hanson Field House on Camp Casey. chose him. “It is something that chose me,” he said. “Much like being called to become a pastor, it chose me. My pastoral career started later after the singing. The pasturing came through my relationship with God. Like David was a musician and singer before he became king of Israel.” McClurkin says he will produce the recordings of others after hanging up his recording career. “I will never go back to the performing career,” he said. “I will produce the recordings of others just to scratch the itch, so to speak. But I will never get back into music.” “Everything happens by due course, nothing happens strenuously, it happens really beyond my knowing,” McClurkin said. “We do 50 concerts a year, so that is enough.” E-mail [email protected]

This trio of backup singers filled out the harmony of the McClurkin arrangements with precise rhythm and intonation.

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Deoksu Palace provides window to past By David McNally Area II Public Affairs

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Top: Busy Seoulites pass by the Deoksu Palace entrance. Above: The main hall sits at the center of the palace grounds. Right: Inside the main hall there is a tall throne.

Small historic touches bring authenticity to the recreation of 15th century Korean architecture.

visitor to Korea expects to see traditional Asian architecture. It is, after all, what makes this country unique to an American. In Seoul, there may be nothing more majestic and traditional than the five palaces of the Joseon Dynasty. One of the historic royal homes is across from the Seoul City Hall behind a vast brick fence. Inside, a peaceful park contains faithful recreations of Deoksugung (“gung” means palace). Koreans and foreigners alike enter the palace grounds to get a glimpse of the nation’s royal past. It is also a place for young dating couples or busy office workers to relax. Deoksugung is steeped in history. The Yi family ruled Korea for more than five centuries (13921910). Many say the name “Joseon” was how Korea became known as “The Land of the Morning Calm.” Others say it was an ancient name for the land. Regardless, the dynasty became known for

many advances. The dynasty became one of the old monarchies in world history. During this period the capital was Seoul, King Sejong created the Hangul alphabet and science and culture flourished. Throughout the years, Deoksugung had many names. It was originally built in the late 16th century. It is smaller than other Seoul palaces. However, Deoksugung became the primary royal home shortly before the Japanese occupation ended the monarchy in 1910. From spring through late fall, visitors can see Korean re-enactors perform the changing of the royal guards ceremony. There is also an arts museum on the grounds, but it is closed for renovation until December. The palace is open 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. TuesdaySunday. A ticket booth at the palace gate charges a nominal fee. Parking is available along the north palace wall. (Editor’s note: See Page 16 for a story on the development of the Hangul Alphabet)

Visitors can walk through the Deoksu Palace grounds at their own pace.

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Gas station to close for two days Visitor Center Closure The Gate 20 Visitor Center is closed through Feb. 16 for renovation. Visitors should sign in at Gate 5, 10 or 17. Gate 20 will still be open for SOFA vehicles and pedestrians. Super Bowl Party The Yongsan Super Bowl Party will be Feb. 5 at the Main Post Club. Doors will open at 5 a.m. Enjoy a free breakfast starting at 6 a.m. There will be giveaways and prizes, including a grand prize of a round-trip ticket to the continental United States. The first 50 patrons through the doors will compete for a big-screen television. For information, call 738-5254. Yongsan Tax Center The 2007 Yongsan Tax Center is now open through May 10. The hours of operation are 9 a.m.- 6 p.m MondaysWednesdays and Fridays; 1 - 6 p.m.Thurdays and 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturdays. The center will be closed Sundays, as well as for federal and training holidays. For information, call 725-1040. Comedy ROKs #1 There will be a free comedy show Feb. 10, at 8 p.m., at the Yongsan Main Post Club. American Forces’ Spouses’ Club Luncheon “Make it, Bake it, Buy it, Grow it” is the theme for the American Forces’ Spouses’Club February luncheon Feb. 20, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., at the Dragon Hill Lodge – Mezzanine Level. RSVP your reservation to [email protected] or call 6355-5448. The cost is $14.25. AFSC is unable to accommodate children, including infants, at club luncheons. African American/Black History Month “From Slavery to Freedom: The Story of Africans in America” will be the theme of an Area II luncheon 12 p.m. Feb. 23 at the Main Post Club. The community is invited. Faithlift 2007 An Interdenominational Christian Women’s Weekend will be held March 2-3 at South Post Chapel and Dragon Hill Lodge. Register by Feb. 16 at chapel services. For information, call 010-71140593. Leadership Conference “Lead with Diligence” is the subject of Protestant Women of the Chapel conference Feb. 28 – March 1 at Hartell House. Register by Feb. 16 at chapel services. For information, call 010-71140593. Area II Web Site For more community notes, news and information, visit the Area II Web site at http://area2.korea.army.mil.

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YONGSAN GARRISON — Army and Air Force Exchange Service officials plan to close the Yongsan Gas Station Tuesday and Wednesday for underground pumps and pipe work. The station has been undergoing a complete renovation to install pay-atthe-pump capabilities since late December. “We chose Tuesday and Wednesday because of low traffic,” said AAFES General Manager Ron Daugherty. “We looked at pay days and took everything into consideration when coming up with the best time to close.” Daugherty said the contractor originally asked for four days to complete the underground work. “But, we will be able to squeeze it all into to two days by working through the night,” he said.

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Employees learn sexual harassment prevention By Pfc. Jung Jae-hoon Area II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — Area II employees gathered Jan. 23, at the Yongsan Community Services Building for the Equal Employment Opportunity and Prevention of Sexual Harassment training sessions. Each year, U.S. Army employees must invest time to refresh themselves with the training. “This explains to Army employees what their rights and responsibilities are,” said Installation Management Command-Korea Region EEO Director Catherine Dewar. “When they have some issues they can act according to their rights.” Dewar started the two-hour POSH class with a quiz on 10 EEO topics that all Army employees should already know. “It is very important for the

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Installation Management Command-Korea Region Equal Employment Opportunity Advisor Catherine Dewar (right) gives a Prevention of Sexual Harassment class Jan. 23, at Yongsan. employees to know these things,” she Dewar explained the two types of said. “People tend to be shy to act sexual harassment, “Quid Pro Quo” when they have problems at work and “Hostile Environment.” because they don’t know what options Quid Pro Quo is when a supervisor they have and what steps they have seeks sexual favors in return for a job to take.” or a promotion. Hostile environment When that happens, she said is when there are unreasonable employees tend to get unproductive, interferences with job performance. so it is a hazard for both employees Dewar also gave information about and the workplace. See Sexual Sexual, Page 12

Februar y brings V alentines, awareness month ebruary Valentines, By Tamara Sternberg Area II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — Valentine’s Day is just around the corner (Feb. 14). It is known across the United States as a day of romance. But February is also “Teen Dating Violence and Prevention Month.” “I am a firm advocate of the term, ‘It takes a village,’”said Area II Army Family Advocacy Program Manager, Stephanie Glover. “It is important to talk not only about the warning signs of an unhealthy and even violent relationship, but we also need to talk about healthy relationships. How do they look and feel?” Among several programs planned for Area II will be awareness seminars featuring a movie with a follow-on discussion about teen dating and violence. The seminars will be targeted toward teenagers at Seoul American High School. Glover is working to inform Area II teens and their families about what is a widespread, yet quiet, problem. “Violence in teen dating is something that people are not

really talking about. It’s the big white elephant in the room,” Glover said. “It’s very important to discuss it and make people aware of how to talk about it because it affects a lot of teens.” Glover said this is an issue that deserves attention. “I believe in partnership for a just cause and this is definitely one,” Glover said. “For Family Advocacy, it is our goal to provide additional tools and resources that can ultimately change our behavior and our decisions in a positive way,” she said. “By doing so, we are all taking a step closer to ending violent relationships.” Family Advocacy staff, along with other partnering agencies, will distribute flyers detailing warning signs for teens.There will be an adult dating violence prevention workshop 6-8 p.m. Feb. 15, at the ACS Building. Call 7388861 to sign up or get information on the awareness month. There are also pamphlets, books and videos on teen dating and violence at AFAP in the ACS Building, Room 205. E-mail [email protected]

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YONGSAN GARRISON — More than 1,300 Area II community members packed Collier Field House Jan. 26, to see a Grammy Award winning gospel singer perform. Donnie McClurkin visited U.S. military installations in Korea Jan. 2631, performing concerts at Yongsan Garrison, Camps Red Cloud, Casey, Humpreys and Walker. “As an American I support what you do, and it is important for me to come over and share whatever I have,” McClurkin said. “I came here to send a message of peace.” McClurkin, a gospel singer and a pastor of a Pentecostal congregation on Long Island, N.Y., is a gospel superstar who received numerous honors including the coveted Grammy Award in 2004. For about an hour, McClurkin sang his most famous songs, igniting the audience with the spirit of music. Midway throught the concert, McClurkin invited the crowd to move forward to the stage so he could interact with them better. “I can’t even describe how I felt when I was blessed,” said Yongsan audience member and singer Alice

Myatt. “It will be a very memorable day for me today.” During the performance, Alice Myatt got a chance to sing in front of the Collier Field House crowd because McClurkin heard her sing earlier during an autograph-signing event at the Main Exchange. Myatt sang, “Lord You’ve Been Good to Me.” The time she stood up on the stage will be an unforgettable moment, she said. After the concert, Area II Command Sgt. Maj. Diane Foster, representing Yongsan servicemembers, presented McClurkin with an Eagle Award. She asked him to come back with other great songs. “We are presenting this eagle to ensure him that we want him to come back,” Foster said. “There is not a ‘military doubt’ in his mind that we enjoyed him, and that we are thankful for him.” “It was a great turnout,” said Area II Morale, Welfare and Recreation Director Paul Robinson. “The crowds were yelling and the community received a lot from this gospel concert.” Installation Management Command – Korea Region MWR sponsored the event. “After your assignment, please come back home,” McClurkin told the crowd.

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Grammy Award winner Donnie McClurkin performs a gospel concert Jan. 26, at Collier Field House.

Above: More than 1,300 Area II community members fill Collier Field House Jan. 26. Left: McClurkin greets the crowds during his performance.

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Korean cheerleaders perform a halftime show during the 2006 Main Post Club Super Bowl party. The doors will open for this year’s party 5 a.m. Monday. There will be a free breakfast and many door prizes, including a free round-trip airline ticket to the United States.

Area II to host YYongsan, ongsan, K-16 Super Bowl par ties parties By David McNally Area II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — The Indianapolis Colts and Chicago Bears will play Super Bowl XLI in front of packed Area II audiences Monday at the Yongsan Main Post Club and the K-16 Landing Zone. Area II Morale, Welfare and Recreation plans to make both parties fun events for everyone. The Main Post Club will be showing the game on big screens in the Underground and Uptown. The doors will open at 5 a.m. The K-16 Landing Zone will open at 6 a.m. “The first 50 people in the door at Yongsan will be able to compete for a grand prize,” said Area II Community Activities Centers Director Mario Farrulla. Farrulla said the first 20 people at the K-16 Landing Zone will also be able to compete for a grand prize. Both grand prizes will be televisions. “We also have 10 iPods to give away,” said Area II Morale, Welfare and Recreation Director Paul Robinson. “We’re going to have some lucky winners, besides the Super Bowl players.” The American Chamber of

Sexual what to do and how to do it when these things happen, like a complainant must contact the EEO office within 45 days of the alleged harassment. During the second hour of training, Dewar showed a video presentation of workplace scenarios and indepth

Commerce in Seoul donated the popular digital music players. There will be games and drawings during the commercials and during halftime,” said Area II MWR Marketing Director Sonnie Champigny. Some of the contests will include the best “Heisman Pose” and the “bestdressed” audience member. Lucky winners could take home a portable DVD player. In past years, more than 300 Area II community members have turned out for the MPC Super Bowl party. “For MWR, it’s one of the biggest events of the year,” Champigny said. Besides the free breakfast buffet for everyone who attends, there will also be a drawing for a free roundtrip airline ticket to the United States. The airline ticket is being sponsored by U.S. Airline Alliances. “We will even have a halftime performance by Korean cheerleaders,” Champigny said. Of the first 50 community members at Yongsan and first 20 community members at K-16, each will guess the score at the end of the quarters to win a DVD player. The winner of the final game score will win a television. For information, call 738-5254. E-mail [email protected]

from Page 10 discussions of perceptions. “I hope people will always respect each other so that these classes wouldn’t have to be mandatory,” Dewar said. “What may be appropriate at home may not be appropriate in the workplace. Respect the workplace.”

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Casino Royale (PG13) 7 p.m. Freedom Writers (PG13) 9 p.m. The Holiday (PG13) 7 p.m. Blood Diamond (R) 9:30 p.m.

The Cleaner (PG13) 7 p.m. Freedom Writers (PG13) 9 p.m. Freedom Writers (PG13) 7 p.m. Borat (R) 9:30 p.m.

The Cleaner (PG13) 7 p.m. Freedom Writers (PG13) 9 p.m. Casino Royale (PG13) 7 p.m. Casino Royale (PG13) 8:30 p.m.

Catch And Release — The previews pretty much tell the whole plot. Gray Wheeler (Jennifer Garner) is holding a funeral for her fiance, instead of a wedding, after he is killed in an accident on his bachelor party weekend. Los Angeles bad boy Fritz (Timothy Olyphant) comes in for the funeral and brings with him vast knowledge of the deceased's double life and child-bearing infidelities. Fritz and Gray don't think much of each other until they begin to get past appearances and stereotypes and appreciate what their mutual friend loved about the other. While I've never been a huge Kevin Smith fan, probably based more on choice of material than anything else, he is delightful as the bumbling, guruquoting friend Sam who takes Gray in as a roommate and provides intelligent comic relief, as well as being allowed some depth of character that is pleasant and surprising.

Blood Diamond — Set against the backdrop of the chaos and civil war that enveloped 1990s Sierra Leone, "Blood Diamond" is the story of Danny Archer (Leonardo DiCaprio), an ex-mercenary from Zimbabwe, and Solomon Vandy (Djimon Hounsou), a Mende fisherman. Their histories and circumstances are as different as any can be until their fates become joined in a common quest to recover a rare pink diamond, the kind of stone that can transform a life or end it. Solomon, who has been taken from his family and forced to work in the diamond fields, finds the extraordinary gem and hides it at great risk, knowing if he is discovered, he will be killed instantly. But he also knows the diamond could not only provide the means to save his wife and daughters from a life as refugees but also help rescue his son, Dia, from an even worse fate as a child soldier.

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Freedom writers — Based on actual diary accounts of several teenagers following the LA riots, Freedom writers is the story of an idealistic teachers attempts to make a difference in the lives of her at risk students. Located in gang-ravaged Long Beach, California, Woodrow Wilson High is a hotbed of violence due to a voluntary integration program which brings Black, Latino, Asian, and White students together. Rather than having the desired effect of creating healthy diversity, this program breeds constant war between all parties involved, the result being daily gun shots, constant racial slurs, and gang violence. Played largely by young unknowns, the freshman class in question is both naive and wise beyond its years. While never having heard of the Holocaust, these kids are well-versed in the pain of poverty, the legal system, and death.

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Unaccompanied Minors — A Midwest-wide blizzard strands passengers at an airport on Christmas Eve in this family comedy. Security corrals the kids traveling without parents into a large, windowless room. Sans supervision, the area quickly descends into a sugar-fueled Lord of the flies frenzy, with food fights substituting for any real violence. Five kids attempt to escape: awkward-but-normal teen Spencer (Dyllan Christopher), Harvardbound brain Charlie (Tyler James Williams), gentle giant Beef (Brett Kelly), rebel Donna (Quinn Shephard), and rich girl Grace (Gina Mantegna). Thwarted by the holiday-hating head of passenger relations (Lewis Black) and an unlucky underling (Wilmer Valderama), the kids try to salvage their Christmas holiday.

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Casino Royale — After a great deal of discussion on the part of fans and producers alike over Daniel Craig’s (The mother, Munich) suitability for the role of James Bond, he more than proves himself in this explosive revamping of the franchise. Under the direction of Martin Campbell (The mask of zorro) and with Paul Haggis (Crash) helping with the re-writes, this addition to the Bond canon manages to hold true to the essence of the stories the villainous villains, the fabulous sets, the beautiful women, the fastpaced action while updating the formula with subtlety and humanity. Trading in the Cold War era for a new, post-9-11 landscape, the tale unfolds in locations including the Bahamas, Venice, and the Czech Republic. It opens in Madagascar, where Bond pursues a guerilla bomb-maker in one of the most breathtaking chase scenes ever.

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A recipe for preparing for Lent By Chaplain (MAJ) James Elliott O’Neal Area III Catholic Chaplain

On Wednesday the 21st of February, many Christian Churches and Denominations will begin a Forty Day Preparation for the holiest day for Christians—Easter. This period of time which is called Lent usually begins with a service which includes the distribution for ashes which are placed on the forehead of the person and the minister tells the person in these or similar words to either “remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return” or “turn from sin and be faithful to the Gospel.”

During Lent the faithful are asked to “pray, fast and give alms” as a way of helping the person to prepare to remember the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus. Lent is a time of spiritual renewal. Sr. Melannie Svoboda, S.N.D., tells us that she feels close to her deceased mother every time she follows one of her recipes. However, she feels her mother’s presence even more when she follows her mother’s recipe for living: daily prayer, love for family, concern for those in need and absolute trust in God no matter what. As the Lord tells us through the Prophet Joel: “Return to me with all your heart.”

The prophet tells us to return to God with our whole heart—not just part of our heart. St. Paul in his second letter to the Church of Corinth (2 Cor.5:20-6:2) reminds us that now (not tomorrow, next week, or next year), but now is the day of salvation. What is God asking of me today? In addition, in the Gospel of Matthew (Matt. 6:16, 16-18), Jesus instructs us to give alms quietly and to fast with a cheerful face. (Fasting from crabbiness can be a fine Lenten practice). If we follow this recipe, then surely we will be closer to God by Easter Sunday.

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5:10 p.m. Camp Eagle Chapel For information on Bible study groups and other religious services and activities, contact the nearest installation chaplain’s office.

Area III Chaplains Chaplain (Maj.) Ray Robinson [email protected] 753-7274 Chaplain (Maj.) James O’Neal [email protected] 753-7276 Chaplain (Capt.) Kyle Taylor [email protected] 721-3356

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Rediscover Hangul, the Korean alphabet By Cpl. Lee Yoon-joo 2nd Infantry Division Public Affairs

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hroughout history, humans have taken great steps from ancient times to the modern world we are living in today. And, no one doubts that written language played a great role in developing culture, society as well as science. Yet, for Koreans, it means far more than that. Korean King Sejong created “Hangul,” the Korean alphabet. Before Hangul was invented, Koreans had to use Hanja, the Chinese characters, to read and write. However, because it was foreign language, it could not fully express the thoughts and spoken language of Koreans. Moreover, Hanja was too complicated for the common people, mostly farmers, to learn. They could not submit legitimate complaints to the authorities, other than through oral communication, and they had no way to record the agricultural wisdom and knowledge they gained through the years. King Sejong felt sympathy for the people and searched for solutions. What he envisioned was a set of letters uniquely Korean and easily learnable, rendering it accessible and usable for the common people. After years of research with great scholars, Hun-min-jung-um, the first Korean alphabet, was born. In the proclamation preface, King Sejong said, “Many common people had no way to express their thoughts in writing due to the complexity of Hanja. Out of my sympathy for their difficulties, I have created a set of 28 letters. The letters are very easy to learn, and it is my hope that they improve the quality of life of all people.” The alphabet originally had 28 letters, but only 24 are used today, 10 vowels and 14 consonants. The shapes of the consonant letters represent the outlines of the parts of the mouth and tongue used to pronounce them. The vowel letters come from the shape of sky, earth and people. By resembling the shape of the mouth and three elements, one can easily learn how to write and read Hangul. Its simplicity and small number of letters lessen the burden of memorizing them as well. It is no coincidence that by the time the Korean children reach school age, most master Hangul. Hangul also pulled down the illiteracy rate to near zero percent mark in Korea. Hangul is also the most original alphabet in the world. Most of the alphabets in other countries have gone through many complicated changes with a long history in order to become the letters they use today. Some, like English alphabets and Kana letters of Japanese, derived from other languages such as Latin and Chinese. However, Hangul has only gone through minor changes. It is the only alphabet in the world which has the exact record of the creator, the purpose and the date of creation. Today, there are about 3,000 spoken languages and, among them, there are only about 100 languages which have written letters. There are no alphabets that have exact information on the date of origin, the purpose of creation and the name of creator other than Hangul. Lastly, nearly any sound or language can be translated in Hangul without any difficulties. By combining each consonant and vowel, Hangul can write 12,768 letters, meaning it can produce 12,768 sounds, which is the largest sound pool in one language in the world. Usually a vowel and a consonant can be combined into a letter, but sometimes a letter can be a combination of two consonants with one consonant, or one vowel with two consonants. The United Nations Educational, Scientific, Cultural Organization awards the “King Sejong Literacy Prize” to those who contribute to reducing illiteracy. On Oct. 1, 1997, UNESCO even designated the Korean alphabet as a world archive property. Hangul has been at the root of the Korean culture and has preserved its national identity. It is in the heart of Koreans as the greatest heritage of all. Koreans even designated “Hangul Day” to celebrate the creation of Hangul every Oct. 9. Smart brains and diligence were not the only elements that derived the miracle of Han River and many other economic revolutions in Korea. It was cultural power like Hangul that drove Koreans to where they stand now.

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A King Sejong statue at Deoksu Palace honors the famous monarch for his role in developing “Hangul,” the Korean alphabet.

Hangul is the only alphabet in the world to have an exact date of creation. Hangul immediately lowered illiteracy rates.

King Sejong’s legend lives on as Koreans celebrate his alphabet during “Hangul Day” each Oct. 9.

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McClurkin draws area crowd By Rakendra Moore IMCOM Public Affairs

Gospel great Donnie McClurkin was in the Yongsan area performing live at the Collier Field House for troops and their families Jan. 26. As for the concert, there wasn’t a shortage of enthusiasm or great expectation in the air. Hearing the artist music was enough for one fan, and it was also all she looked forward to. “I’m looking forward to hearing his music,” said Cheryl Scott, one of many concert goers. “I love his music.” Although the majority of attendees were seasoned McClurkin fans, there were still some who has never heard of the gospel singer. “This is my first time listening to the artist,” said Staff Sgt. Parry Pethel. Company D, 168th Medical Bn.

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A crowd looks on as McClurkin recieves a token of appreciation.

And by this being a first for Pethel, he decided to accompany a friend to the concert. After an introduction for the Grammy Award winning artist, by the senior Chaplain, Lt. Col. James P. King, Area II and IMCOM-Korea chaplain, the evening got under way with McClurkin singing “That’s what I believe.” And “Holy” a crowd favorite was performed later on in the performance. A sense of pride for the military uniform and what it stands for is instilled in warfighters from the first day they pledge their allegiance to the United States. That allegiance also includes the importance of what it truly means to have core values. With that, they are taught what those values are as well as how to implement them daily. Soldiers stationed here are more than familiar with the essence of those Army core values. However, the men and women who wear the uniform aren’t the only class of professionals who institutes a heart-felt code which guides them throughout their individual journeys. “My sense of core values rely on my faith in God,” said McClurkin. McClurkin also shared that he supports everything service members do, and that it is important to him to

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Command Sgt. Maj., Diane Forster, Area II command sergeant major, presents Donnie McClurkin with a gift after his performance Jan. 26, at Collier Field House at Yongsan. share whatever he has to lift their spirits. In return for McClurkin’s, dedication to support service members for their sacrifice, there were those on hand who also felt gratitude toward

his commitment. “I enjoyed the concert, and I appreciate his sincerity,” said Capt. Simone Jenkins, 532nd Military Intelligence Bn. “I’ll never forget,” she added.

Buccaneers cheerleaders to perform throughout peninsula

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HALO Tournament Korea Region MWR will host the 2007 “Halo 3” Team Tournament Feb.24, at the K-16 Community Activities Center. Registration will begin at Noon followed by a tournament briefing at 12:30 p.m. The competition will commence at 1 p.m. and continue until completed. An awards ceremony will conclude the event. Tour tournament will be based on team competition. All players will play the same game, “Halo 3.” The team with the highest combined score, during the competitive phases of the tournament, will be determined the winner. BOSS Winter Games Single and unaccompanied Soldiers ready to hit the slopes for the BOSS Winter Games weekend getaway must sign up now at your local CAC. The trip costs $99 for accommodation, equipment rentals and the lift ticket. An awards banquet will follow the event. Full payment must be received at the time of registration. Please visit your local MWR to register because there are limited seating.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders will entertain troops stationed throughout the peninsula with their dance and variety show Feb. 1114. All performances are open to the military community free of charge, courtesy of MWR and AAFFES. Known for the peppy personalities, attractive uniforms and intricate dance routine, the elite sideline squad has been entertaining “Bucs” fans since 1976. As the football team has grown from an amateur expansion team to Super Bowl winners, the cheerleaders have become an important part of the game. All of the members are committed, hard working and dedicated individuals. They are selected from hundreds of contenders yearly – and previous members are required to re-audition ensuring the best qualified are standing on the sidelines come kick-off. Daily practices require endurance, athleticism, dance ability and personality. Choreography is fresh and demanding with new and exciting dance routines livening up the crowds during half-time shows.

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers cheerleaders pose for a picture during a photo session. Costume designers have focused on appearances for both non-profit and maintaining the same logos and colors corporate events and select members serve as ambassadors visiting military as the NFL Championship team. Red tops, short pants and skirts and stationed abroad. The Tampa Bay long black boots pay homage to the Buccaneers cheerleaders have also been pirate appearance while accessories chronicled in 2006 on “Making the Squad.” The show took you inside the personalize the look for each routine. Composed of athletes, educators, selection process beginning with professionals, mothers, students; team auditions and revealed what it takes to members have contributed countless become a team member. For more information on the show, hours to community service organizations. They make community please contact DSN 723-3078.

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194th Soldiers blown away by training with Chinooks

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Riggers hook two HMMWV’s in tandem at Desiderio Army Airfield to a CH-47 Chinook helicopter for transport to the multipurpose range complex at the Rodriquez Range facility. By F. Neil Neeley Area III Public Affairs

CAMP HUMPHREYS – The wind gusts were strong enough at times to knock you off of your feet and HMMWV’s and CONEX’s went flying through the air. No, this wasn’t a scene from the “Wizard of Oz,” and it wasn’t Kansas either. Three massive CH-47 Chinook helicopters were hovering over Desiderio Army Airfield here with enormous cargo loads slung beneath them. The equipment belonged to the194th Maintenance Battalion which was bound for training at the multipurpose range complex at the Rodriquez Range facility. Riggers, pilots and Soldiers were working together to prepare and then move the unit’s equipment and personnel downrange. What’s it like to perch precariously on top of a CONEX with a big Chinook beating down on you? Just ask Pvt. Chad Masse, 520th Maintenance Company, and one of the Soldiers who rigged the big loads. He’ll tell you that it feels a lot like being in a hurricane. “I was about to be blown away,” Masse said, “But after a while you get the fear out. Besides, I had the guys from my team to help keep me anchored and that helps a lot.” The entire day presented a unique training opportunity for everyone involved. “We’ve had to learn how to sling up the equipment, and get it ready to load it up to the aircraft,” said Sgt. 1st Class Mark Shafer, Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 194th Plans S-3. “This is the first time in a long time that we’ve had the opportunity to do this kind of training, so it’s the first time that a lot of these

Soldiers have been around an aircraft at all. It was excellent training.” The Chinook can lift enormous loads, and this mission took full advantage of its lifting capacity— 26,000 pounds from center hook; 17,000 pounds from the forward/aft hook or a 25,000 pound tandem load. One of them easily picked up two 5,200 pound HMMWV’s that were slung together and effortlessly flew away with them. Handling such heavy loads can be tricky but Chief Warrant Officer 3 Daniel May, Chinook pilot, B Company, 3rd battalion, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade

will tell you that it’s all about following the technical manuals. “It’s just basically organizing things to match all of the manuals,” May said. “Everything else is checking as you go. Managing the load is mainly a power issue and managing power once you’re flying.” By late afternoon the Chinooks had loaded two HMMWV’s, four CONEX’s and several companies of troops, leaving the field bare of cargo and personnel. Calm descended over Desiderio Airfield much like after a hurricane.

All aboard! Soldiers from the 194th Maintenance Battalion board a CH-47 Chinook helicopter.

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RED DRAGON INN DFAC SUPERBOWL Watch the game on eight big screen TVs. DFAC opens at 7 a.m. and will have a special Super Bowl brunch from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Cost $4.20. Everyone is welcome. SPOUSE O R I E N TAT I O N SEMINAR NOW M A N D A D T O RY The SOS is scheduled for Feb. 26, at the CAC, 8 a.m. Under the new regulation it is mandatory for spouses to attend prior to receiving her/her permanent ration control card. You can register thru sponsors’ unit, FRG assistance or directly to ACS. Info. 753-8401. RESUME CLASS SCHEDULED Resume Writing class Feb16. 9 -12 a.m., open to everyone followed by a Resumix Preparation class for federal jobs for US Citizens only, from 1- 4 p.m.. You can attend one or both classes. Call 753-8401/8321 to register. SUWON CAREER PLANNING CLASS An employment manager will be coming to Suwon Feb. 12. Class will cover job skills, resume, cover letter and job interviewing. To register call ACS at 788-4934. BABYSITTING CLASS SCHEDULED The Red Cross will have a Babysitting Class Friday, Feb 16, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Red Cross building. Students must be at least 12 years old at the start of the class. Limited to the first 10 students to register. Call 753-7173. YOUTH SPORTS SEEKS COACHES Coaches needed for the upcoming T-ball and baseball season. Applicants must undergo a background check and attend Certification Training. Contact YS Lisa Hogue at 753-5051. YS BASEBALL REGISTRATION Registration will be held from Feb.1 28 at the Youth Center, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. $45 fee and must have a current sports physical and YS membership prior to registering. After Feb. 28 registrations will be accepted on a space available basis with an additional $10 late fee per child. Contact Lisa Hogue at DSN 7535051. CYS JOBS A variety of positions remain open at both the Youth Center and Child Development Center. U.S. Citizenship and background check required. Call YS at 753-8507 or contact CPOC for further details

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Lingg provides bridge between students and the community By F. Neil Neeley Area III Public Affairs

CAMP HUMPHREYS – Many people know that Camp Humphreys has a School Liaison Officer but do they know what she does and how much she can help students? Michelle Lingg is the Area III School liaison officer. She works out of Child and Youth Services and is the liaison between the Humphrey’s community and Area III schools. “Actually I cover five schools,” Lingg said. “As well as home schooled children. There’s the Humphreys American Elementary School, Osan Jr. High and High school and the off post International Christian School. Lingg explained that 40 percent of the International Christian School’s students are from Humphreys’ military families. “Some of those students are not command sponsored, but they can still turn to me for help,” Lingg said. “I also help students who are home schooled she added.” Lingg points out that home schooled kids can come to her and use the facilities at CYS. “We have computers and internet access for research here,” Lingg said. “A lot of students who are stationed here in Korea get a lot of scholarships from different sources,” Lingg said. “Home schooled students often don’t have that information. They can come

to me or I can go out to them to give facilitator between American them the information that they need for students and academic resources in scholarships.” the Korean community. Part of Lingg’s job is to help students “I can facilitate academic transitioning into or out of the achievement or other cultural issues community. here,” Lingg said. “I try to build “Soldiers and their families are usually partnerships with local national here on a one-year tour,” Lingg said. schools and other agencies or “When they move to or organizations.” from another duty If a student station, they need to chooses to go for move to another school. vocational training There are documents instead of going to and records that they college Lingg has need to carry with them. help for them too. I help them with that, “There isn’t and I let them know much vocational what to prepare before recourse here in our they move.” community,” Lingg Another thing Lingg said. “But in Korea LINGG does is to help high we have a lot of transitioning school seniors meet their vocational high schools. If a student new school’s graduation requirements. needs to have some sort of lab or “Schools have different training, I can go out and help them requirements,” Lingg said. “It’s really to use the facilities on the economy. important for high school seniors to be I can help them get instruction from prepared, so I help them with that. I can English-speaking professionals contact the School Liaison officer at working at nearby universities, or I their new assignment and coordinate can invite instructors to come over things.” here to help them.” Lingg can also help with pre-college The bottom line for Lingg is that preparation for students who are going she’s here to help students succeed. off to college or university. “I want the community to know “I can help them with academics by that I’m here for them facilitating SAT classes,” she said. “If educationally, academically or they need tutoring, I help them find it culturally,” she said. at their schools or ask the principal to have a class.” If you need help from Lingg you Lingg also sees herself as a cultural can call her at CYS at 753-8274.

602nd Soldier a volunteer and a role model By F. Neil Neeley Area III Public Affairs

CAMP HUMPHREYS – Volunteering can be personally rewarding and is an excellent alterative to spending time in the Ville. Spec. Dennis Chechuck, B Company, 602nd Aviation Support Battalion, is all about that and more. Chechuck loves kids and has been volunteering regularly at Camp Humphreys Youth Services for more than two months. He helps with sports and after school homework and is a solid role model for the kids he helps. “I think that volunteering at YS is a great idea,” Chechuck said. “It’s great to work with the kids and they like to work with us. It also gives them a better understanding of what their military parents do because they see me in uniform and they see what I’m all about.”

Besides being personally rewarding, Chechuck has another motivation for volunteering. He is working towards earning a Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal and with it, some additional promotion points. As the only male volunteer,

Chechuck is especially appreciated by Joon Auci, Child and Youth Services Coordinator. “It’s important for the kids to have him as male role model,” Auci said. “We really appreciate having him spending his off-time with us.”

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Talent Show wows ‘em on Humphreys

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By Bob McElroy Area III Public Affairs

CAMP HUMPHREYS – Anthony Cox sings the Diamond Rio tune “One More Day” during the Soldiers Talent Show held Saturday evening in the Community Activities Center.

Cox and about 20 other performers dazzled the full house with their talent and versatility. The acts included a host of singers belting out tunes from Motown, rhythm and blues and hip hop as well as original compositions.

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(from left) Spec Michael Munson, Area III BOSS Coordinator, Command Sgt. Major Jason Kim, Col. Michael J. Taliento Jr., Area III commander, George B. Ricker, AAFES general ganager, Kim, Song Song-in, Korean general manager for Subway, cut a cake commemorating the opening of the new Subway on Camp Humphreys Jan. 27 By F. Neil Neeley Area III Public Affairs

CAMP HUMPHREYS – A new Subway Sandwich Shop opened in the Main PX food court with a ribbon cutting ceremony held Saturday Jan. 27. The new shop gives Camp Humphreys Soldiers and civilians another alternative to burgers, chicken and pizza. Area III Commander Col. Michael J. Taliento said that the addition of Subway to the food court lineup was

a positive step towards improving the quality of life on Camp Humphreys. AAFES General Manager George B. Ricker remarked that customers seemed to prefer Subway over the Robin Hood sandwich shop. “We had a soft opening here yesterday and we did four times the business that we’ve done in the past with Robin Hood,” Ricker said. “None of that increase in business effected sales at our Subway shop on Zoeckler Station.”

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Soldiers practice for an upcoming road march during Sergeants Time last Thursday by marching in full ruck around the Humphreys perimeter.

Eighth U.S. Army Confinement Facility Military Police Guards By Bob Frace Special to Area III PAO

CAMP HUMPHREYS – As you ride the Camp Humphreys garrison bus or are out in your privatelyowned vehicle and pass the Eighth Army Confinement Facility or you see the inmates in their orange jump suits inside the fenced area, you might wonder about this building and who is in there. Those who know about this facility do their best to avoid it; some joke that it is known as the Motel 6, because the Military Police guards “…always leave the light on.” Many may speculate why someone is confined there or may mention someone they knew who was confined, but the bottom line is that, those who are in there know they are there because of the choices they made. There is another set of people there and that is the reason for my story. They are our great warriors, the Military Police guards and the supporting Soldiers of the facility. They operate this facility 24 hours per day seven days a week, 365 days a year; they are a great asset to our community for the hard work they do every day. I remember the first time I toured the facility and saw the professionalism and cheerfulness of our Military Police. I asked a young U.S. MP guard how one could be so cheerful and motivated having to be behind bars all day and she quickly answered: “I get to go home each day.” I met a young private who worked

in the facility who was not an MP but a cook and I asked him what made him deal with working at this facility and he replied that he loved his job in the Army and it did not matter where it was. A KATUSA MP who worked the facility’s entrance access point also displayed professionalism as he briefed me on the requirements for entering; when I asked him the same question, he said he was proud of what he was doing. The Military Police guards, both U.S. and KATUSA as well as the support personnel who work in this facility are truly remarkable individuals. They show the Warrior spirit everyday while still providing inmates with the services the command requires. They are young men and woman who—like their comrades on the Korean peninsula—give 100 percent to their profession. I am not selecting or singling out one group of individuals over another, but rather shining the spotlight on a given group’s commitment to America and the Republic of Korea. I look forward to continuing to show you the best in the world. Bob Frace served as the Area III Command Sergeant Major before his retirement.

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Camp Henry Snack Bar hours slashed By Galen Putnam Area IV Public Affairs

CAMP HENRY – In a move that could have a major impact on Soldiers and civilian employees alike, the operating hours at the Army and Air Force Exchange Service Snack Bar on Camp Henry have been cut by a significant margin. The Snack Bar’s operating hours were cut by 25 hours per week beginning Feb. 1. The facility, previously open 6:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday will now open at the same time and close at 2 p.m. on those days. The Snack Bar will remain closed on Sundays. “The reason the Snack Bar is being closed earlier is that so few people are using it, particularly during those hours,” said Kurt Brunen, AAFES Area IV general manager. “Sales after 2 p.m. were not paying the cost of the salary of the associates which had already been cut to one person per concept.” AAFES officials considered closing the facility but opted to continue operating with reduced hours. “We really didn’t want to cut services but sales have declined dramatically at this facility as well as the Shoppette,” Brunen said. Those operating losses are due in part to the reduced number of Soldiers billeted on Camp Henry. In recent months, Soldiers from the former 20th Area Support Group were relocated to Camp Carroll and the 798th Military Police Battalion left the peninsula. “If more people start being billeted on Camp Henry again, we will take

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12:10 p.m. – Noon rush patrons wait in line as Camp Henry AAFES Snack Bar employees prepare and serve lunch. The snack bar now closes at 2 p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays. another look at the hours,” Brunen said. “Unfortunately, when the Soldiers who were billeted here moved out, so did the afternoon sales at the snack bar. I really would like to emphasize that if the population increases, we are willing to re-look the hours.” Despite the sound business rationale behind the decision, some are concerned about the potential impact the change will bring about. “This will affect the Soldiers tremendously, especially those who work late hours and can’t make it to the dining facility,” said 1st Sgt. Venesia Denson, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Area IV Support Activity. “It is very dry here – there aren’t a lot of options on Camp

Henry, so closing the snack bar that early will significantly reduce the choices that the Soldiers have. This could seriously affect Soldier morale.” Others agreed. “This will make things harder in the evenings, that’s for sure,” said Staff Sgt. John Henry, 2nd platoon sergeant, HHC, Area IV Support Activity, who lives and works on Camp Henry. “I go to the gym after work and when I’m done there the dining facility is already closed so not having the snack bar available really limits things. You pretty much have to get in a cab and go to Camp Walker if you want to have some choices. I also have Soldiers who go there to grab a snack and use the Wi-Fi (wireless Internet) connection

12:40 p.m. – What a difference a half-hour makes. Only 30 minutes after the lunchtime rush, the Snack Bar is nearly deserted. to do instant messaging, so they won’t be able to do that anymore.” Soldiers aren’t the only patrons who will be affected. “It hurts since my classes start at 6 p.m.,” said Detlef Loyd, 18, a family member who is taking college classes at the Education Center on Camp Henry. “It affects my ability to relax and grab something to eat before class. It is nice to be able to hook into the Wi-Fi and check e-mail while eating.” Brunen stressed he is committed to working with the command to find another location to provide a Wi-Fi option after 2 p.m., citing the Camp Henry Coffee Shop as a possible site. Civilian employees and contractors will feel the impact as well. “This will be a blow to me,” said Stanley White, information management officer with the Army Materiel Command – Far East, who works on Camp Henry. “I work late nights and like to grab a quick bite at the snack bar. This will be a drastic change.”

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AFAP conference brings community issues to the fore By Galen Putnam Area IV Public Affairs

CAMP WALKER – Working together to make one’s community a better place to live, work, serve, train, and play is a noble endeavor. That’s exactly what about 100 Area IV residents did at the 2007 Area IV Army Family Action Plan Jan. 26 at Camp Walker’s Soldier Memorial Chapel and Fellowship Hall. Delegates addressed a variety of issues in order to not only identify, but provide suggested solutions to the community’s most pressing needs. Many issues were submitted in advance by interested parties and many more were brainstormed by the volunteers who comprised the Housing, Medical, Consumer, Force Support/Entitlements, Teen and other working groups. Each group then selected what it considered to be its top three issues, providing detailed suggestions and proposed solutions during the conference’s out briefing. All issues submitted to or brought up at the conference, from the smallest to the most significant, will be forwarded to the command for action. “The annual Area IV AFAP Conference is the first step in the Department of the Army’s plan to identify and resolve areas of concern that affect readiness, retention

and the quality of life for Army families,” said Steven Wegley, Area IV Army Family Team Building and AFAP manager. “If they can’t be resolved at the local level these issues, along with their proposed solutions, will go to the region level or even the Department of the Army level if necessary.” According to Army Family Action Plan data, 90 percent of the issues presented are resolved at the local level. If a resolution cannot be reached locally, it is elevated to the major command level. In rare cases, issues are further elevated to the Department of the Army. Conference participants took advantage of their chance to “make a difference.” “I liked being able to choose what we thought were the most relevant issues,” said Spec. Stephanie Luke, Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 36th Signal Battalion. “I enjoyed the experience. It was very useful. I like knowing that everybody’s opinions will be heard at a higher level.”

In order to keep discussions on track, each working group had a facilitator, recorder and transcriber to help guide the action. Facilitators managed the work group process in an effort to keep participants focused and goal oriented. Recorders jotted down on butcher paper discussion points in order to keep track of the many ideas, topics and suggestions being bandied about. Transcribers then typed the butcher paper notes into a laptop computer to preserve the group’s notes and retain a written history of the proceedings. To provide additional support, subject matter experts from a variety of fields were on hand throughout the day to observe, answer questions and offer guidance. Area IV officials were pleased with the outcome. “I’ve been told that this was absolutely the best AFAP conference on the peninsula this year,” said Col. John E. Dumoulin Jr., commander, Area IV Support Activity. “There was a lot of ‘rolling up of the sleeves’ today but our mission doesn’t end here. The mission isn’t done until we get answers back to you.” For information about the Area IV Army Family Action Plan Program, call Wegley, at 768-7232. You can also visit www.myarmylifetoo.com.

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Rams Cheerleaders Clinic For Youth The St. Louis Rams Cheerleaders will conduct a clinic 3 – 4:30 p.m. Saturday at the Taegu American School Gym. The clinic is a free clinic to youth of all ages. Participants should bring comfortable clothing and shoes. For information, call TAS at 768-9531/9501.

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Racquetball Tournament The 2007 Daegu Area Racquetball Tournament will be held Tuesday – Wednesday at Kelly Fitness Center on Camp Walker. Categories include: Men’s and Women’s Open; Men’s Senior. Registration deadline is Sunday. For information, call Neal Fleisher at 764-4800. Special Worship Service Slated Bishop Richard B. Peoples, pastor and founder of Faith Outreach Christian Life Center in Hephzibah, Ga., will be ministering 7:15 – 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Solider Memorial Chapel on Camp Walker. All are cordially invited to come out and enjoy a night of worship and receive an inspiring Word. For information, call Adam Morrison at 010-8671-4788. AAFES Southern Exchange Office Move The Army and Air Force Exchange Service Southern Exchange General Managers Office has moved from Camp Henry to the Camp Walker Post Exchange. The office’s new phone numbers are 764-5188 and 764-5171. University of Phoenix There is new Masters of Business Administration two-year program of study beginning Feb. 20 at the Camp Henry Education Center. Start earning your MBA in Business Management while stationed in Korea. Active duty, Reserve, Department of Army civilian, invited contractors and family members may apply. For information, contact David Lawrence at 768-8094 or [email protected]. 2007 West Point Founder’s Day Dinner Members of the Long Gray Line and guests are invited to the 2007 West Point Founder’s Day SitDown Dinner at the Dragon Hill Lodge on Yongsan Army Garrison Mar. 10. A Benny Havens Social Hour begins 6 p.m. at the Mezzanine. Dinner is 7 p.m. in the Naija Ballroom. The cost is $25 per person. Uniform is mess dress/ Army blues or business suit for civilians. For information, contact Lt. Col. Douglas Boltuc at 7235938 or [email protected] or Maj. Shawn Prickett at 723-7446 or [email protected].

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Pvt. Jang Won-il, (left) and Pfc. Kim Tae-young, both from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Area IV Support Activity, square off during Sergeant’s Time Training Jan. 25 at the Crown Jewel Fitness Center on Camp Carroll. A pugil stick competition was the highlight of the morning’s training that also included learning bayonet techniques.

Super Bowl super celebrations slated By Pvt. Na Kyung-chul Area IV Public Affairs

CAMP HENRY – Free breakfast, contests and plenty of giveaways are just some of the promotions planned throughout Area IV during Super Bowl XLI festivities Monday. Just in time for Black History Month, the Super Bowl will feature for the first time two black head coaches as Lovie Smith and his Chicago Bears take on Tony Dungy’s Indianapolis Colts in what is expected to be a bruising match-up. Live game coverage on AFN Sports begins at 8:25 a.m. However, folks who plan to watch the game at one of following venues might want to get there early to see some of the pre-game shows and eat some breakfast: Camp Carroll – The Community Activities Center opens at 6 a.m. Free breakfast will be served and the game will be shown on the movie theater screen. Free snacks will also be available during the game. There will be door prizes for participants. For information, call 765-8577 Camp Henry – Henry’s Place opens at 6:30 a.m. for pre-game activities. Free breakfast will be served. There will be contests, games, and hundreds of dollars in prizes. For information, call 768-7300. Camp Walker – The Hilltop Club will open at 6:30 a.m. Free breakfast will be

served. There will be contests, free game activities and prizes. For information, call 764-4985. K-2 Air Base – Jake’s Club opens at 6 a.m. Breakfast is $3 and free champagne will be offered. Free Morale, Welfare and Recreation Super Bowl tshirts and hats will be provided to all attendees. For information, call 7664107. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10033 – The VFW Hill 303 Memorial Post will offer a free buffet breakfast beginning at 6 a.m. The game will be shown on the post home’s wide screen television. The event is open to the public. Beverages and snacks will be available. For information or directions, call Steve Dalton, canteen manager, at 010-34585298 Chinhae Naval Base – Turtle Cove opens at 6:30 a.m. to all Department of Defense personnel. A full breakfast will be served from 6:30 – 8:30 a.m. free of charge. Free MWR Super Bowl t-shirts

and hats will be provided to all attendees. There will be games, contests and prizes after each quarter. Participants can also enjoy free finger foods and raffles throughout the game. Three St. Louis Rams Cheerleaders will be on hand for a half-time show, autographs and photographs, and to assist with the contests. For information, call 7625848. The Taegu Commissary is also conducting some Super Bowl-themed events. A $25 shopping spree will go to the winner of the “Guess What the Score Will Be” contest Jan. 23 – Sunday. Another $25 shopping spree will go to the winner of the “Football Tire Toss” contest 1 – 1:30 p.m. Saturday. In addition, there will be sidewalk sale Sat. – Sun. For information, call 764-4551. In addition to game day coverage, the Armed Forces Network will air more than 50 hours of Super Bowl XLI coverage. The Super Bowl Today coverage on AFN Sports begins at 4 a.m. AFN xtra will present the “NFL Countdown” 1 – 4 a.m. The “Super Bowl XLI Pregame Show” will be presented on AFN Prime Atlantic starting at 1 a.m. For complete super Bowl XLI on AFN listings, go to: http://myafn.dodmedia.osd.mil/tv/ sports/schedule.asp and select NFL, ALL CHANNELS in the dropdown boxes.

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NEWS & NOTES Area IV Tax Centers Free tax preparation services will be provided to all military personnel, family members and civilian employees through June 15 at the Tax Centers on Camps Henry and Carroll. At the Camp Henry Tax Center (Bldg. 1805) operating hours are 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Mon., Tue., Wed. and Fri., 1 – 4 p.m. Thu., and 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sat.. At the Camp Carroll Tax Center, hours are 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Mon., Tue., Wed. and Fri., and 1 – 4 p.m. Thu. For information, call Capt. Eric Christeson at 768-7693. Camp Carroll Credit Union The USA Federal Credit Union’s Camp Carroll branch is now open 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday thru Friday. The credit union does not close for lunch. For information, contact Charles Hoelderlin at 768-7196/6501 or [email protected]. COLA Available For Returning College Students Service members are authorized to receive Cost of Living Allowance for returning college students who are command sponsored. To receive this entitlement, provide your finance office with a DA 4187, copy of orders, and the student’s travel itinerary. For information, contact Capt. Jonathan Westfield at 7687575 or [email protected] Red Cross Hosts First Aid Class The American Red Cross will host a class on adult, infant and child CPR, Automatic External Defibulator essentials and Standard First Aid 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Red Cross Office on Camp Henry. The cost for this class is $35 and participation is limited. For information or to sign up, call Jimmy Finch at 768-7462.

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CAMP HENRY – Black History Month will be celebrated throughout February in Area IV with a variety of events and activities for all ages. “We have many events planned to recognize, celebrate and commemorate the contribution of African-Americans to our nation and U.S. military,” said Sgt. 1st Class Adam Morrison, 19th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) equal opportunity advisor. “This will be a good opportunity for participants to learn about and understand black history.” Area IV events include: Thursday: Black History Luncheon – Open to the community, noon – 1:30 p.m. “Henry’s Grill” Dining Facility on Camp Henry. Meal price is $3.65 U.S. and Korean civilian employees and family members. Soldiers will be served beginning at noon. Guests are welcome 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Menu items includes Southern fried catfish, barbecue, Hopping Johns, fried okra, collard greens and more. Thursday and Feb. 22: Movie Night, 7 p.m. at the Camp Henry Theater. Free refreshments will be served. “Crossover” will play Feb. 8 and “Akeelah and The Bee” will show Feb. 22. For information, call Master Sgt. John Gough at 010-4694-9995. Feb. 15: Bowling Night, 7 p.m. – closing at Camp Walker Bowling Center. Cost is $1.50 per game and shoe rental is free. For information, call the Camp Walker Bowling Center at 764-4334.

Feb. 17: Five-kilometer Fun Run and 2-mile Walk, 9 a.m. at Kelly Fitness Center on Camp Walker. Registration is 8 – 8:45 a.m. First and the second place finishers will receive awards. For information, call the Camp Walker Fitness Center at 764-4225/4800. Feb. 17 – 28: Black History Month Sale at the Camp Walker Main Exchange. There will be book, CD and DVD specials. For information, call the Camp Walker Main Exchange at 764-4305/4638. Feb. 17: Soul Train Night, 9 p.m. at the Hilltop Club on Camp Walker. For information, call Terrance Mason at 764-4985. Feb. 21: The Area IV Black History Month Commemoration, “From Slavery to Freedom: The Story of Africans in The Americas,” will be held 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Community Activity Center on Camp Carroll and 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Evergreen Community Club on Camp Walker. The guest speaker will be Col. Gracus K. Dunn, commander, Combat Support Coordination Team #2. There will be dynamic performances, displays, memoirs, prizes and soul food sampling. Each program is open to Soldiers, KATUSA soldiers, civilians and family members. The event is free. Dress is business casual. For information, call Master Sgt. John Gough at 010-4694-9995 or Sgt. 1st Class Adam Morrison at 010-8671-4788. Black History Month events are sponsored by the Area IV Support Activity and 19th ESC Equal Opportunity Offices.

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New information forum keeps community ‘in the loop’ By Galen Putnam Area IV Public Affairs

CAMP WALKER – More than 50 community members received the “inside scoop” from more than 20 organizations at the inaugural Community Information Exchange Forum Jan. 24 at the Soldier Memorial Chapel Fellowship Hall here. The forum is designed to be a central meeting to consolidate and disseminate information to the community, according to J.J. Stewart, Army Community Service officer and forum coordinator. “We are very happy with how well everything went,” Stewart said. “We are glad to be able to offer organizations a forum in which they can present information to the community and we are glad to be able to provide that information to the community at large in one consolidated information exchange.” Future Community Information Exchange Forums are slated for 9 a.m. the third Wednesday of each month at the Soldier Memorial Chapel Fellowship Hall. The meetings are open to all Area IV community members. After welcoming remarks by Col John E. Dumoulin Jr., Area IV Support Activity commander, organizations

such as Morale, Welfare and Recreation, the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, the Area IV Retiree Council, Boy and Girl Scouts, and others presented first hand information directly to forum attendees. In addition, special presentations detailing family member medical care and the Area IV on-post domestic help policy were conducted by Capt. Travis Pamenter, commander, Company D, 168th Medical Battalion (Area Support) and Wayne Haymes, Area IV law and order officer. Topics included items such as upcoming community events, changes in facility operating hours, new community programs and more. “I like being able to provide information directly to the community,” said Buddie Kolath, Taegu Commissary retail manager. “We put information out through traditional sources like AFN, the Command Channel, the Morning Calm Weekly and things like that, but this gives us a chance to provide information to the public in a one-on-one situation.” Representatives from Area IV organizations, public and private, are encouraged to participate in future forums. Unit leaders will have the opportunity to

disseminate information as well. “We will brief the information submitted by organizations that can’t have a representative present,” Stewart said. “In addition, we will have some time reserved at the end of the forum for those who were unable to get their information to us in advance. The important thing is that we want everybody who has information to put out to the community has the chance to do so.” Dumoulin directed the forum be implemented in response to input provided by community leaders and feedback received from community meetings. “We encourage all community members, particularly community leaders such as family readiness group representatives and the like, to attend future Community Information Exchange Forums,” Stewart said. “That provides a two-fold opportunity. They will be able to put information out to the community as well as gather information to pass on internally within their respective organizations.” For information about upcoming Community Information Exchange Forums, call Stewart at 7688120.

hours To help offset the impact, AAFES will begin stocking some new ready to eat product lines at the Shoppette to make things more convenient for those who are looking for an afternoon or evening meal. These offerings will include hot deli sandwiches, hot pizza, hot dogs, and hot snack items. In addition the

from Page 25 Anthony’s Pizza delivery service from Camp Walker will continue according to Brunen. “The change will have a definite impact on Soldiers,” said Capt. Nicole Boutte, commander, HHC, Area IV Support Activity. “But, we’ve been told that the Shoppette will be bringing in different items like microwave

meals and other things so, hopefully, that should help balance things out somewhat.” Patrons aren’t the only individuals affected by the change. “We would really like to stay open during those hours. This affects our associates as well since we have to reassign them to other facilities,” said

Yi Hye-kyong, Camp Henry AAFES Snack Bar manager. “We want to serve the people who live and work at Camp Henry but right now we just can’t do that from a business perspective. Hopefully, in the future, the number of Soldiers who live on Camp Henry will increase and we will be able to offer longer operating hours.”

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The Phrase of the W eek : Week

“My name is (

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Je eerumun ( my

name

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Vocabulary name

‘eerum’

family

‘kahok’

picture

‘sajin’

Situation of the W eek : At the hotel Week What do you do? jigum mwol hashimnikka?

Is your family here? Kajogun yogie issumnikka?

Kajok sajin katko kyeshimnikka?

This story is about:

Yongsan gas station to close TuesdayWednesday

Do you have any pictures of your family? I’m here alone.

Jo honja wassumnida.

It’s my first time in Korea. Hangugen choumimnida.

I hope I’ll see you again. Tto boepkessumnida.

Korean Expression of the W eek Week

Mal-e bbyeoga itda.

His words have bones.

His comments harbor hidden meaning or criticism

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