The Morning Calm Korea Weekly - Jan. 26, 2007

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Camp Casey’s DTAC to open

Hoop Dreams

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Camp Casey Legal Assistance Office Special to The Morning Calm Weekly

CAMP CASEY, KOREA – The 2nd Infantry Division tax assistance center will hold its grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting Jan. 31, at Maude Hall at 1 p.m. “The tax center is a mainstay of the services offered by the legal assistance division,” said Lt. Col. Walter Hudson, 2ID staff judge advocate. “This year we have developed three new initiatives that will make the tax center even more client-friendly.” One of the new initiatives is a computer bank in the main tax center, which will be loaded with the most current version of TaxWise software. Clients who are interested in preparing their own taxes may come to the tax center and prepare their taxes themselves without having to purchase the expensive software on their own. There will be a tax center preparer on hand to answer any questions from Soldiers preparing their own taxes at the computer bank. The second initiative this year is the mobile tax assistance center. The MTAC will operate from March 6 to April 25 at Camp Red Cloud and at Camp Stanley once a week to assist Soldiers with tax return preparation.

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Soldiers/man’s best friend win Army-wide competition

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Command Sgt. Maj. Barry Wheeler, United Nations Command Combined Forces Command, U.S. Forces Korea command sergeant major and 8th U.S. Army, presented Soldiers from the 14th Military Police Detachment, Yongsan, Korea, for their involvement in the Army wide Military Working dog handler competition, Jan. 19, 2006.The Soldiers awarded were Staff Sgt. John Mclean, the noncommissioned officer in charge for the kennels at Camp Carroll, 8th Army Korea, Sgt. Christopher Jasper, a patrol explosive device dog handler for 8th Army, Pfc. Timothy Conley a primary narcotics detection dog handler. Both kennels combined placed 1st in “Best Kennel” in the Army.

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Natoshia Williams of the Area IV “Lady Jewels” grabs a lose ball against Area I during the opening game of the 8th Army Women’s Basketball Tournament Saturday. Williams sank a free throw

with five seconds remaining to give Area IV a 35-34 victory. Area III took the championship with a 66-42 win over Area II. See Page 26 for additional coverage.

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Alcohol abuse gets mainstream attention

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.

Area 1 - Wrongful Use of a Controlled Substance (Marijuana), Subject 1 admitted Subject 1 and an unknown female used Marijuana. At 4:50 p. m., Jan. 17, Subject 1 was advised of Subject 1 legal rights, which Subject 1 waived, verbally admitting to the offense. Subject 1 was processed and released to Subject 1 unit. The investigation continues by MPI. Area 2 - Shoplifting, Subject 1 and Subject 2 were observed via CCTV removing two digital cameras and a pair of blue jeans at the PX. Subject 1 and Subject 2 proceeded to the dressing room where they concealed the items in a backpack and left the PX without rendering proper payment. Subject 1 and Subject 2 were detained and escorted to the AAFES Security Office where they surrendered the stolen items. Subject 1 and Subject 2 were transported to the Yongsan PMO where they were advised of their legal rights in the presence of their sponsors, which Subject 1 invoked, and Subject 2 waived, rendering a written sworn statement admitting to the offense. Subject 1 and Subject 2 were processed and released to their sponsors. ECOL is $586.95. This is a final report. Area 3 - Shoplifting, Subject 1 took three PSP video games, placed them in Subject 1 jacket and attempted to leave the Post Exchange without rendering payment. At 10:28, Jan. 14, Subject 1 reported to the Camp Humphreys PMO where Subject 1 was advised of Subject 1 legal rights, which Subject 1 waived, rendering a written sworn statement neither admitting to nor denying to the offenses and released to Subject 1 unit. ECOL is $110. The investigation continues by MPI. Area 5 -Insubordinate Conduct to a Noncommissioned Officer, Failure to Obey a Lawful Order, Provoking Speeches and Gestures, Subject 1 was involved in a verbal altercation with an unknown person at the Roadhouse, Songtan Entertainment District. SF instructed Subject 1 and the unknown person to return to base, and they complied. Subject 1 was later observed by SF adjacent to the Roadhouse. SF made contact with Subject 1, and Subject 1 used racial slurs toward SF. Subject 1 was apprehended and transported to the SFCC where Subject 1 was not administered a PBT and not advised of Subject 1’s legal rights due to Subject 1’s suspected level of intoxication. Subject 1 was released to Subject 1’s unit. The investigation Continues.

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Are you abusing the nation’s top drug?

By Daniel Silvia Special to The Morning CalmWeekly

“I am not an alcoholic.” This statement seems to be almost a required part of the dialogue between any Soldier and his Army Substance Abuse Program alcohol rehabilitation counselor. It is usually spoken by the Soldier at the time of his evaluation at the local ASAP clinic or during one of the counseling sessions. Of course, the individual making this declaration is usually right. Few

people enrolled in ASAP are diagnosed as alcoholics. Alcoholism, or alcohol dependency is a specific medical condition that requires certain measures of time and effective treatment. The majority of people enrolled in the Army program here more properly fall into the nonmedical categories of irresponsible drinkers or problem drinkers. Irresponsible drinkers use the mind and mood altering drug without regard to either its effects or its aftereffects. To them the legal drinking age is a maximum not a minimum age for their first drunk. They drink with little or no thought for how drunkenness may damage or destroy their military careers, their families, friends and finances or even their physical and emotional health. These drinkers are often proud of their ability to drink. Many of them

By Gerry J. Gilmore American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON — The Military Channel is asking servicemembers across the armed forces to submit videotaped stories about their service in the global war on terrorism for broadcast on television, company officials said. “We want to give a voice to the troops to allow them to tell their stories,” Jill Bondurant, Military Channel publicist, said during an interview with American Forces Press Service Friday. The Military Channel plans to use servicemembersubmitted video for broadcast during nightly one-hour blocks of programming starting in early February, Bondurant said. The dates and times haven’t been specified yet, she said. Video can be in digital or taped format, Bondurant said, and can be submitted via the following methods: Online at www.mywardiary.com; via e-mail at [email protected]; or mail to Military

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associate heavy drinking with a macho persona or with belonging to a certain group. They enjoy the company of other irresponsible drinkers but get uncomfortable around the clean and sober crowd. They minimize the consequences of their drinking and hide behind the comfortable myth that what they do here in Korea really doesn’t count. The problem drinker, on the other hand, has learned one important lesson about alcohol. Alcohol solves problems. More specifically, it temporarily erases the unpleasant feelings caused by problems. Of course this is nothing new. Distilled spirits have been around at least 5,000 years. Alcohol was, is and

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Videos, care of Discovery Productions, 8045 Kennett Street, Silver Spring, Md. 20910. All submitted video will be screened for appropriate content, Bondurant noted. The initiative seeks to illustrate personal stories of military service during wartime, Military Channel spokesman and former Soldier Pat Lafferty told the Pentagon Channel in a recent interview. Most evening news programming on the military these days shies away from the personal and focuses on “big picture” events, he said. “There’s only so much that the ‘normal media’ can get out as far as the stories (and) what’s going on,” Lafferty said. “And, oftentimes, that really isn’t the story about individual servicemembers and what they’re doing on a day-to-day basis.” A component of Discovery Communications, the Silver Spring, Md.,-based Military Channel was the first television media outlet to partner with America Supports You, a Department of Defense program connecting public and corporate support for the troops to servicemembers and their families.

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“Systems Go” Airmen perform checks on tactical equipment

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. Baby Highchair Recalled by Manufacturer The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Graco® announced a voluntary recall to repair Graco® Contempo™ Highchairs. The highchair can collapse if it is not fully opened and locked into place from the storage position prior to use. The recalled highchairs have model numbers that begin with 3800, 3803, 3804, 3805, 3810 and 3811 followed by a three letter fashion code. Model numbers included in the recall include: 3800COU, 3800DRB, 3800FMT, 3800GGG, 3800GRM, 3800HEM, 3800JEN, 3800LEG, 3800MNS, 3800OWD, 3800SND, 3800TFE, 3800RIT, 3803HRL, 3804CNR, 3805BDA, 3810PEW, 3810PST and 3811PST. For more information, contact Graco toll-free at (877) 445-1312 anytime or go to the firm’s Web site at www.gracobaby.com. USO Information Birthday Steak surprise If you celebrate your birthday in January, stop by the Camp Kim USO and have a free steak lunch, cake and USO gift bag, Jan. 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Grand Re-opening of the USO Moyer Community Activity Center Stop by the USO Moyer Community Activity Center and celebrate the grand re-opening Feb. 2 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Newly renovated with a lounge area, free coffee and snacks, free food and giveaways will mark the celebration. USO’s 66th Birthday Celebration The celebration will be held at the Camp Kim USO and Moyer Community Activity Center Feb. 2 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join the USO as they celebrate their 66th birthday. There will be free cake and food. Servicemember Appreciation Day If you are active duty Soldier, Airman, Marine, Sailor, Coast Guard, stop by the Camp Kim USO and USO at Moyer Feb. 2 from 11 a.m. 1 p.m. and be honored by the USO for doing what you do. There will be free giveaways and food. For more information, call the USO, 724-7781.

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Amanda Wilson (left) and Airman 1st Class Aaron Cysensky, perform a functional check on a tactical satellite communications relay Monday. Sgt. Wilson, a satellite communications crew chief, and her five man group deploy tactical communications gear for what they call “Day 0 communications,” a reference to war-time communications need. In the event a base’s communications are rendered useless, systems such as these are used to continue to the fight. Both Airmen are assigned to the 607th Combat Communications Squadron, based at Camp Humphreys.

FVAP seeks entries for Voting Slogan Contest Federal Voting Assistance Program Special to The Morning Calm Weekly

The 2008 primary and general elections promise to be very exciting, and the Federal Voting Assistance Program needs a slogan to inspire interest and participation. The Voting Slogan Contest is a biennial contest sponsored by the Federal Voting Assistance Program in its efforts to promote interest in elections among citizens covered under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act — members of the Uniformed Services, the Merchant Marine, their families, and all U.S. citizens residing outside the United States. It is very easy to participate. Just create a simple slogan (or slogans) that expresses, in your own words, the importance of voting or something that may inspire someone to vote, and submit it to the FVAP. Upon completion of the contest in April, a panel of independent judges will review slogan submissions and choose the winning slogan on its originality and

motivational value. This winning slogan will be featured in the FVAP’s 2008 information campaign, which focuses on increasing voter awareness among U.S. citizens worldwide and encouraging them to participate. In addition, slogans will be posted on the FVAP Website at www.fvap.gov in the 2008-2009 Voting Assistance Guide, on motivational posters, audiovisual materials and in other FVAP publications and manuals. The contest winner and runners-up will not only feel the satisfaction of knowing that their slogan is helping improve voter awareness, but they will also be given a certificate of recognition for their contribution to this important endeavor. There is no limit to the number of entries an individual may submit, but all slogans must be submitted separately (only one slogan per entry). The deadline for submission is April 9, 2007. All submissions must include full name, Service if military, mailing address, daytime telephone number, fax

number and e-mail address so that FVAP may contact the winners. Send entries via one of the following methods: E-mail: [email protected]. Text only, one slogan per email with contact information on each email. Enter “Voting Slogan Contest” on Subject line. Due to security concerns, email messages with attachments are subject to deletion. Fax: (703) 696-1352 or DSN 426-1352. Visit the FVAP Website for toll-free fax numbers from 51 countries. Submit separate page for each slogan with contact information on each page. No cover sheet is necessary. Mail: Federal Voting Assistance Program Department of Defense Attn.: Voting Slogan Contest 1155 Defense Pentagon Washington DC 20301-1155 If submitting by mail, type or print (legibly) on regular 8 1/2 x 11 inch paper one slogan per page with contact information on each page.

Peninsula-wide Tax Centers open for 2007 season 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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DT AC DTAC The CRC’s MTAC will be open Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the legal assistance office in Freeman Hall. The Camp Stanley MTAC will be open Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Building 2305, the Camp Stanley Legal Center building, which is located at the top of the hill behind the PX. The third initiative is a basic tax preparation class that will be held every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sgt. James Flint, DTAC’s noncommissioned officer in charge, will lead the instruction on basic tax preparation, including walking participants through how to fill out tax forms and file taxes in paper and online. Participants will gain a general understanding of what is considered income, the differences between standard and itemized deductions and other key tools necessary to ensure accurate tax filing. The class size is limited to six people, and you must call the tax center at 7303598 to make a reservation. “The Soldiers at the tax center have the best jobs in the Army,” said Cpt. Stacey Guthartz Cohen, DTAC’s officer in charge.

Alcohol will always be a wonderful anesthetic. Becoming “under the influence of alcohol” is psychologically the process of having your conscience put to sleep. A Soldier who is getting bad news from home, feeling lonely, experiencing personal problems, stressed out or depressed can often find great relief in alcohol. Sure it doesn’t fix the problem just as pain killers don’t fix the source of a toothache. But they can become very important when a dentist isn’t handy or when a person wants to put off that trip to the dentist’s chair. Alcohol can become the fix for sadness, fear, anxiety, loneliness, shyness or anger. It may not take you where you really want to go, but it is guaranteed to get you out of emotional and mental state you were in before that first sip. As one alcoholic in rehab famously put it, “my problem was never getting drunk, it was not figuring out how to stay drunk [24 hours a day, 7 days a week].” So why do these Soldiers, the irresponsible drinkers and the problem drinkers, end up in a rehabilitation program if they aren’t “real” alcoholics? Alcohol is an addicting drug. The early rewards of pleasure and relief are eventually replaced with loss of control and damage to physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual well being. The process may take many years, or it could be a few months. It may be obvious to everyone or hidden. Soldiers who use intoxication as a primary recreation or as a means to experience pleasure or relief are at high risk of developing a medically diagnosable

from Page 1 “Not only do we get to help the 2ID community with their taxes, but hopefully we can even get them a nice refund as well.” The division tax assistance center is a service offered by the Camp Casey’s legal center. The Camp Casey’s legal center provides legal services to service members, dependants and retirees and certain contractors of the 2ID located in Korea. The Casey legal center is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for appointments only and is open for walkin legal services on Thursday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Powers of attorney and notarizations are offered on a walk-in basis during office hours. The center is closed every day between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. for lunch. Anyone eligible for legal assistance services may schedule an appointment at the Casey legal center by calling DSN 730-3660. For more information about the DTAC, call DSN 730-3598. The DTAC will open for business Feb. 1. The hours for the main DTAC, located at Camp Casey are Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.; and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

from Page 2 addiction. Many of them will, at a date and time chosen by alcohol, cross over into that territory we call Alcoholism. The consequences of this “crossing over” can, of course, be delayed. Well-meaning family members or friend drinking buddies — apathetic or distracted supervisors, can tolerate or even choose to ignore many of the early problems - - the broken promises, the booze breath, the hangovers, the lies, the sneaking of drinks, the morning after apologies and so on. As you read this article, there are thousands of patients in VA medical centers across the United States whose ultimate reward for 20 to 30 years of military service is to spend the rest of their days as permanent party on locked psychiatric wards with organic brain damage, cirrhosis of the liver or other alcohol-related illnesses. A referral to the local ASAP clinic can offer the irresponsible drinker or the problem drinker a wake up call. It’s a chance to change the attitudes and behavior that permit the slow rot of a human being that we call alcoholism. It’s a chance to find solutions to problems and enjoyment of life without looking for it in a bottle. Of course, not everyone is ready to listen or to learn. Being put in an alcohol rehabilitation program is usually embarrassing. It’s easy to respond with anger and denial. But for some Soldiers, it will make the difference between a life worth living and permanent party status on the back ward of a VA hospital. For more information, contact the Camp Casey Alcohol and Drug Control Office.

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Col. Forrest Newton, Area I garrison commander, gives the introduction to Area I Soldiers and civilian employees during New Horizons Day Jan. 9.

New Horizons Day: All about choices By Jim Cunningham Area I Public Affairs

CAMP RED CLOUD—Soldiers received a day of classroom style training Jan. 9 titled New Horizons Day. The training reaffirms most all of the briefings the Soldiers get when inprocessing at the Warrior Readiness Center plus some attitude realignment. “This is all about choices,” said Col. Forrest Newton, Area I garrison commander. “This is an important day for everyone here; it is an important day because Soldiers in our organization makes some bad choices sometimes.” Choosing to stay out after curfew, choosing to drive when we are tired and we probably should not be driving, and we choose to do things that put us in a situation we should not be in, all these and many more choices we make are the reasons for the New Horizons Day training, Newton explained. “We are not taking care of each other,” Newton said. “Most of the things that happen in this organization where we as Soldiers make mistakes are because we are not thinking about our fellow Soldiers.” Some believe that the “buddy system” is not important in Korea any longer. “As the president of the Sexual Assault Review Board where I see every case, where young Soldiers are assaulted, if they had a buddy it wouldn’t have happened,” Newton said. “If they had somebody that was looking out for them, it would not have happened.” Motor vehicle accidents that happen in Area I could be avoided when those in charge keep in mind who they assign to drive buses and other vehicles

transporting Soldiers and their driving experience. “Who assigned a 45 pack bus to a Pfc?” Newton asked. “Putting a Pfc. by himself, making a decision about

Republic of Korea and the United States.” The actions of all Americans working for the United States government in Korea directly influences how the ROK

“When U.S. Soldiers get into trouble when going outside of camp, it gives the impression that the U.S. Army cannot control the troops. Since the early 70s, the rumor was that coming to Korea was like going to the Wild West, that a Soldier could do whatever he wanted. I’ve heard that myself. The impression that you leave here as a Soldier reflects directly on the U.S. Army forever. This is not a third world country; this is the 10th largest economy in the world. It is a powerful nation and it is strategic to the interests of the United States of America.” Col.

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driving a bus in bad weather caused an accident. That is an inexperienced driver.” Standing by and allowing situations like the Pfc. driving a bus go by thinking it is not our responsibility means that we are not taking care of each other. “This training today is about the fact that all these situations are our responsibility,” Newton said. “Each and everyone of us in this room is responsible for the alliance between our two countries. If you are wearing the uniform or working for Area I, you represent the alliance between the

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and the U.S. talk to each other, Newton explained. “If a U.S. Soldier goes downtown and steals something, the Korean people will think all Soldiers are thieves,” Newton said. “It doesn’t matter what the Soldiers rank is. Every one of you is responsible for the impression that the Korean people take away about the United States Army.” Moreover, when U.S. Soldiers get into trouble when going outside of camp, it gives the impression that the U.S. Army cannot control the troops, Newton said. Since the early 70s, the

rumor was that coming to Korea was like going to the Wild West, that a Soldier could do whatever he wanted. “I’ve heard that myself,” Newton said. “The impression that you leave here as a Soldier reflects directly on the U.S. Army forever. This is not a third world country; this is the 10th largest economy in the world. It is a powerful nation and it is strategic to the interests of the United States of America.” The economy of the United States is dependent on the economy of the Republic of Korea, Newton explained. The U.S. in integrated into the economy of Korea as Korea is integrated into the economy of the U.S. “We are not here because Korea needs our help,” Newton said. “They have an army of almost a million soldiers. We are here because we are supporting the alliance. The alliance is important because it is what stabilizes this region of the world.” The conduct of U.S. Soldiers has a strategic influence on the R.O.K. /U.S. alliance. “Your conduct here is to help this alliance and make it strong to show the world that a country like Korea can come out of a war of devastation and in 55 years, become one of the largest economies in the world,” Newton said. “This is historically unprecedented what this country has done.” “Your presence here tells the Korean people that this is an important alliance because you are a very precious asset,” Newton said. “You are what makes the Army of the United States work. It is important that we treat each other with dignity and respect.” E-mail [email protected]

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Project Safe Childhood Website The new Project Safe Childhood Website provides information to help protect our children from on-line exploitation and abuse.http:// www.projectsafechildhood.gov/ AFTB Professional Development Class Army Community Services Army Family Team Building Professional Development class will be held today from 10 a.m. to Noon at Camp Casey Education Center, Room 3. For more information call: 732-7314. New AA Website Available To access the new Alcoholics Anonymous website go to www.aaKorea.co.Kr. 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. Camp Casey Radio Town Hall Meeting There will be a radio live broadcast town hall meeting at Camp Casey Feb. 14 at 3 p.m. in the DPTMS Conference Room. 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: 732-6528/730-2585. Area I Retiree Council Meeting The Area I retiree council meeting will be held at Camp Casey Jan. 27 at 10 a.m. in the USAG Theater. For more information call, 730-1412. EEO ReasonableAccommodation Training Reasonable Accommodation Training will be offered Feb. 7, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Camp Red Cloud Community Services Building, Conference Room. Donnie McClurkin Show Morale, Welfare and Recreation will present the Donnie McClurkin Show Jan. 27 at the CRC Fitness Center at 7 p.m. and at Hanson Field House on Camp Casey Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. For more information call, 730-6882. Superbowl Monday at CRC The CRC Community Activities Center will offer a free breakfast to the first 50 patrons. The CAC will open at 6 a.m. Mitchell’s will offer a breakfast plate for $4.95 which includes orange juice, coffee, tea, eggs, bacon, sausage, and toast. Mitchell’s will open at 6 a.m. A $100 AAFES gift certificate will be given to the person guessing the closest final score. .

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Los Palominos, the popular Tejano band from Uvalde, Texas performs their most popular Tejano hits at Camp Casey’s Gateway Club Jan. 14

Los Palominos performs at Casey

By Jim Cunningham Area I Public Affairs

CAMP CASEY— The United Services Organization invited Los Palominos, a popular Tejano band from Uvalde, Texas to perform Jan. 14 at Camp Casey. “We were invited by the USO to come to South Korea and entertain our Soldiers who are here fighting for our freedom in the United States,” said Johnny Arreola, accordion, keyboards and vocals. “We are very honored to be here and we cannot begin to imagine what the Soldiers go through to defend our freedom as well as the freedom of the Republic of Korea.” Los Palominos is indeed a band of brothers, each brother specializes in different instruments and they all vocalize. “Our first big break in recording was in 1989,” said James Arreola, lead guitar and vocals. “Ten years later we received our first Grammy award and another followed in 1999. Since then our tour dates and performance season has been

growing quickly.” “It is an awesome experience being here in Korea,” he continued. “When the USO first honored us with an invitation, they didn’t say where our tour would be. We sent them some dates that we could be available and that are when they confirmed we would be coming to South Korea. We generally perform 11 months out of the year, but when we were asked to come here, we decided to spend our month off with the Soldiers.” Like most musical acts today, the bands performance begins with a light and smoke show and a recorded introduction. The band begins their performance with two of their most popular songs: La Misma and Dame Tu Amor. Each set is performed segue from song to song. “We have been together as a band for 15 years,” said Jorge Arreola, bass player. “I will take a lot of good memories from playing in Korea for the troops; it is definitely a high point in my career. I will take many souvenirs from here for my family back home.”

“It is very interesting performing in Korea,” said Julio Arreola, percussionist for the band. “We have been pleasantly surprised at the number of fans we have here among the Soldiers in South Korea. We came to offer them comfort and a taste of home. As it turned out, they have done the same for us. We are so grateful and we feel very much at home here in Area I. We usually perform throughout the United States; this is the first tour we have overseas.” Los Palominos is certainly a band that will make a Tejano fan of anyone that happens to hear them perform. “Performing for our troops is very important for us. We are very honored to be here and hope that we can start something with inviting Latino performers here for Soldiers. One Soldier said to us that he was so glad to hear something that reminded him of his home back in the states,” Julio Arreola said. E-mail [email protected]

Warriors treated to performance of “Jump” By Jim Cunningham Area I Public Affairs

SEOUL—Warriors and civilians from Area I were treated to a performance of “Jump” Jan 19 in a theater in Seoul. “The Geonggi Province Office North located in Uijeongbu bought tickets for 2nd Infantry Division and Area I Soldiers. This time they chose the “Jump” show twice, once for the Soldiers of 2ID and another for Area I Soldiers,” said Pae, Tong Su, Camp Casey community relations officer. “Geonggi Province Office North and 2ID have a Good Neighbor Program relationship.” The trip also included dinner in one of Uijeongbu’s finest

restaurants. The program “Jump” is primarily a modern dance program choreographed around a comedy about a martial arts family and the many situations in which they find themselves. The supporting music is fast paced and well written for the many moves and simulated martial arts action that give the program its excitement and rhythm. The choreography uses gymnastics as well as many modern dance moves to bring the story together. It is tightly produced and performed. Before performing in Korea, the show played in London, England for a month to rave reviews. E-mail [email protected]

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verbally or in writing.” A good portion of supplying CAMP RED CLOUD—Many p e r s o n s w i t h d i s a b i l i t i e s w i t h m a y h a v e n o t i c e d t h e n e w reasonable accommodation is the handicapped parking spaces and responsibility of management. “The manager can ask questions other accommodations for the handicapped springing up all over o f t h e r e q u e s t o r, a n d a s k w h a t Area I. These parking spaces and exactly do they need for reasonable ramps near stairways and elevators accommodation,” George said. “If are all a part of the U.S. Disability you suffer an injury or if you have surgery and you need for a short Rights Laws. The Americans with Disabilities t i m e t o c h a n g e y o u j o b d u t i e s , Act is one of the many civil rights m a n a g e m e n t c a n a c c o m m o d a t e laws in the United States to ensure you.” In Area I there are several equal opportunity for people with employees with disabilities that disabilities. Reasonable accommodation is managers do not know about. “I did a study here in Area I and included in Title II of the ADA. This found there are several employees portion of the act states the U.S. and disabilities that are local governments must give people w i t h with disabilities an equal opportunity documented and managers do not t o b e n e f i t f r o m a l l o f t h e i r know about it,” George said. Even though persons with programs, services, and activities. disabilities are hired with their They are required to follow specific architectural standards in the new disability on record, it is always construction and alteration of their incumbent on the employee to ask for the accommodations he or she buildings. “Reasonable accommodation is n e e d s a n d t o m a k e s u r e management is aware. “I did a study here in Area I and found It is important there are several employees with t o d o s o e v e n disabilities that are documented and though the incident managers do not know about it,” George t h a t m a d e t h e employee disabled said. is a matter of Vivian Geor ge, EEO officer ,Ar ea I r e c o r d , G e o r g e George, officer,Ar ,Area explained. when we provide accommodations “During the coming training to employees who have a disability,” sessions for managers to understand said Vivian George, EEO officer, the Reasonable Accommodation Area I. “The employee must request c l a u s e o f t h e A m e r i c a n s w i t h t h e r e a s o n a b l e a c c o m m o d a t i o n Disabilities Act, I will provide cases Area I Public Affairs

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Joint exercise tests intruder scenario By David McNally Area II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — A busload of suspicious men pulls up to a Yongsan Garrison gate. A security guard motions them to pull over, but the driver seems to have other plans. The bus bypasses the guards and speeds onto base. Immediately, the Korean security guard raises the security barrier and stops the bus. This is how a joint training exercise began Jan. 12 between Area II law enforcement officials and the Korean National Police. The Korean security guards were unaware that the bus was part of a scenario to test reactions. The security guards quickly contacted the U.S. Military Police. Moments later the military police and more than 80 KNP officers surrounded the potential demonstrators and prevented them from accessing the installation. The KNP officers apprehended the men on the bus and took them into custody. In reality, the men were Korean policemen dressed in civilian clothes. The entire training operation was over in a matter of minutes. “This is the first time we’ve done a joint exercise like this,” said KNP Senior Inspector Lee Kyeong-ja. “It was a good test of how we should work together.” Lee is in charge of the Yongsan Garrison KNP Detachment. She works closely with Area II Emergency Services Director Ricky Oxendine. “After the exercise we talked with each other about how we could improve

Korean National Police surround potential demonstrators to prevent base access as part of a joint training exercise Jan. 12.

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YONGSAN GARRISON — The Indianapolis Colts and Chicago Bears will play Super Bowl XLI in front of packed Area II audiences Feb. 5 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. “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 Commerce in Seoul

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Above: Area II Emergency Services Director Ricky Oxendine (right) speaks with KNP Senior Inspector Lee Kyeong-ja and Pfc. Marvin Spradling after the exercise. Left: Korean National Police haul away a “demonstrator.”

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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 “best-dressed” 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.

Area II raises asbestos awareness during training By Sgt. Lee Yang-won Area II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — Area II officials conducted an asbestos awareness class for community members Jan. 19 at the DPW conference room. Instructors answered asbestos related concerns and conveyed what people should do when encountering asbestos-suspected materials. Asbestos is a fibrous mineral once applied to pipes, ducts, tiles and ceilings. Current U.S. laws ban most asbestos products. “The intention is to acquaint all Area II residents about the possible hazards of asbestos and how to protect themselves,” said Area II Environmental Chief Daryl Dempsey. “It’s a legal requirement mandated by the asbestos management plan formulated in 1999 for Area II.” “All of the asbestos used in Yongsan are materials installed before the ban,” Dempsey said. “There

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Visitor Center Closure The Gate 20 Visitor Center will close through Feb. 16 for renovations. Visitors should sign in at Gate 5, 10 or 17. Gate 20 is still open for SOFA vehicles and pedestrians. Yongsan Tax Center The Yongsan Tax Center will hold a grand opening ceremony 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Moyer Community Activity Center, Room 113. For information, call 725-1040. Gas Station Closure Army and Air Force Exchange Service officials plan to close the Yongsan Gas Station Feb. 6-7 for underground pumps and pipe work.The station has been undergoing a complete renovation to install pay-at-the-pump capabilities since late December. Super Bowl Party The Yongsan Super Bowl Party will be Feb. 5 at the Main Post Club. The doors open at 5 a.m. There will be giveaways and prizes. Enjoy a free breakfast starting at 6 a.m. There will be a grand prize of a round-trip ticket to the continental United States. The first 50 patrons through the doors will be entered in a drawing for a big-screen television. For information, call 7385254. 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 0107114-0593. 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 010-7114-0593. Avian Flu Information Avian Flu Outbreak Information is available. Contact the 18th MEDCOM Force Health Protection help desk, 736-3025 or 736-3036. Sexual Assault Hotline The 24-hour Sexual Assault Hotline phone number is DSN 158. From offpost or cell phone, call 0505-764-5700. Individuals may also call Area II Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Leah Holland at 738-3034 or 010-8697-4869. AFSC Needs You The AFSC /Chosun Operational Board is accepting applications for 2007-2008 board positions. Submit before Feb. 23. For information, call 010-3900-5276. 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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KSC workers build Camp Coiner tent city By David McNally Area II Public Affairs

CAMP COINER — Korean Service Corps workers spent the past two weeks building tent cities from the ground up. With less than 20 men, the 12th KSC Company employees managed to put up 19 tents at the Camp Coiner Life Support Area. Tent cities pop up on U.S. military installations at several times during the year to support exercises. “It’s been going very well,” said KSC Foreman Kim Chin-su. “The men are all experienced. We’ve done this many times.” Kim said over time they have found ways to make the construction project more efficient and cost-effective. “Our electrician prepositioned a wiring box so all we have to do is plug in,” he said. Kim said this year all the tents are new. Each tent has an individual climate control system and lighting. A single large tent will serve as a Morale, Welfare and Recreation center, complete with an Internet café, popcorn makers and a big-screen television with theater seating. The KSC workers constructed wooden floors from plywood and twoby-fours. After laying out the floor panels, workers can erect a single tent in less than two hours. The men put sandbags around the base of each tent

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Above: Korean Service Corps Foreman Kim Chin-su (right) leads the effort to put up a tent city at Camp Coiner Jan. 19. Left: Nineteen tents form the Camp Coiner Life Support Area.

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Area II thanks volunteers Volunteer of the Quarter ceremony highlights volunteers’ contributions By Pfc. Kim Sang-wook Area II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — Area II leaders announced the most dedicated volunteer of the fourth quarter of the last year Jan. 18 at Army Community Service ceremony. More than 60 community members gathered to show appreciation for the nominees. Guest speaker George Novinger, American Embassy Seoul first secretary praised the volunteers. “Yongsan and other U.S. military bases around the world are on a smaller scale but without volunteers opportunities would be much less,” Novinger said. “Remember to thank those that are already involved in volunteering in activities that support you and your family.” Novinger emphasized the importance of volunteer work and that their contribution is the heart of the community. He urged community members to be part of it. The adult volunteer of the quarter award went to South Post Chapel volunteer Hwacha Killebrew. Teen Center volunteer Zoe Turner won the youth award. “I didn’t expect the first prize,” Killebrew said. “Helping kids at the chapel gave me lots of reasons to keep me volunteering for the community.” Killebrew volunteered at the chapel by helping youth, cleaning the chapel, cooking. Area II Commander Col. Ron Stephens gave special thanks to the volunteers for their positive impact to the community. “You are the heartbeat of the community,” Stephens said. “Area II can’t do without volunteers.” Stephens also presented award certificates to all nominees.

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Above: South Post Chapel volunteer Hwacha Killebrew (left) and Teen Center volunteer Zoe Turner takes top honors Jan. 18 at the Area II Volunteer of the Quarter recognition ceremony. Left: Area II Commander Col. Ron Stephens tells community members abou t the importance of the volunteer program.

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Yongsan servicemembers win top prizes in sweepstakes By Pfc. Jung Jae-hoon Area II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — Three Area II servicemembers won big with the Army and Air Force Exchange Service JVC Sweepstakes. Area II and AAFES officials made presentations Jan. 19 at a Main Exchange ceremony. The grand prize, with a $7,000 value, was a trip to the 2007 JVC Newport Jazz Festival. Capt. Danielle Sim was the winner. Master Sgt. Andrew Bradford took first prize with a $3,800 61-inch HDiLA 1080p PTV, with rack, receiver, and speakers. Third prize went to Maj. Jay Cha with a $549 Everio G Digital 20GB HDD Camcorder with DVD burner. The top prizes all went to Area II servicemembers, with the exception of the second prize, which went to a servicemember at Camp Foster, Okinawa. The exchange promoted the worldwide JVC sweepstakes since last October. “We’re giving out more than $11,000 worth of prizes to three lucky winners,” said AAFES General Manager Ronald Daugherty. “I am very excited today. Also, JVC is very excited and I think Yongsan is very excited as well.” “JVC was gracious enough to give us an opportunity to take care of the people here,” said Area II commander

Col. Ronald Stephens. “It is good for the community to see things given away.” The three winners arrived at the Main Exchange with big smiles. The grand prize trip to the JVC Jazz Festival is the 24th time the company is presenting outstanding musical performances by legendary artists from around the world. “It will be a wonderful opportunity for me to relax and enjoy the fine music,” said grand prize winner Capt. Danielle Sim. “It is so exciting to win something like this.” “This was great ... the best thing ever,” said first prize winner Master Sgt. Andrew Bradford. “I just filled out a card for the sweepstakes and there it was.” Bradford said he didn’t think he would win, so when they called him to tell him he had won the first prize, he was “over the moon.” The winners took pictures with the prizes and said they still don’t believe that they had won. “When you see a sweepstakes box, don’t just pass it by and say I never win any thing,” Daugherty said. Daugherty said the three Yongsan winners are proof that anybody can win. “We are giving them $11,000 in prizes today,” he said. E-mail [email protected]

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Above: Master Sgt. Andrew Bradford embraces his new 60-inch big screen television. Left: Capt. Danielle Sim (center) receives a $7,000 sweepstakes trip to a jazz festival from AAFES General Manager Ron Daugherty (right) and JVC representative Jin Hyun.

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Korean National Police swarm a bus full of potential demonstrators as U.S. Army military police look on during a joint training exercise at Yongsan Garrison Jan. 12.

Exercise individual responsibilities,” Oxendine said. “We also spoke with the MPs and asked how they handled each step of the scenario.” Oxendine said he hopes to work more closely with the Koreans on joint law

Asbestos are no new asbestos products being installed in Area II.” He said the primary area of concern is family housing units, because of asbestos debris from deteriorated asbestos materials. “In 2002, an asbestos survey was conducted in all family housing units and other occupied units in Area II,” Dempsey said. “At that time, all the information was compiled in this office and housing was informed about the issues.” He said Area II sends out letters to notify residents about the existing asbestos housing units. “If you have asbestos materials

from Page 9 enforcement issues in the future. “We know there are always communication challenges with the language barrier,” he said. “Overall, this was a good first step in training with the Korean National Police.”

from Page 9 within the building where you live or work, leave it alone,” Dempsey said. “If you have issues and concerns call the environmental office and we will address it very quickly.” Officials presented Korean and English sessions in the morning and afternoon. “Before, I didn’t have clear grasp of what asbestos was and its health effects,” said Area II Quality Assurance Inspector Sim Chae-hwa. “Working at the Housing Division, this class will definitely enhance our capability when coping with asbestos related materials.” For information, call 724-6151. E-mail [email protected]

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Korean Service Corps workers construct the Morale, Welfare and Recreation tent at the Camp Coiner Living Support Area Jan. 19.

Tent to complete the project. Korean Service Corps workers are a paramilitary force that provides labor to support U.S. Forces Korea during the armistice. During war, the workers would don uniforms and provide

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DOD releases results of 2005 health-related behaviors survey By Armed Forces NEWS Service WASHINGTON — The Department of Defense announced results Jan. 12 of its “2005 Survey of Health Related Behaviors Among Active Duty Military Personnel.” The findings show notable decreases in the use of cigarettes and illegal drugs since initiation of the surveys in 1980 and progress toward meeting selected Healthy People 2010 objectives. The 2005 survey, however, revealed rates of heavy drinking remain elevated, especially among our young people, use of smokeless tobacco has increased, and even though most servicemembers engage in moderate or vigorous exercise, more of them meet criteria for being overweight. The 2005 survey indicates the majority of the U.S. armed forces, although under heavy work stress during the current wartime environment, use positive coping mechanisms to deal with stress. “These survey findings provide very useful information for the department to target programs that continue to enhance the physical and mental well being of our troops,” said Dr. William Winkenwerder Jr., assistant secretary of defense for health affairs. “I am pleased, and even a little surprised, that despite the stresses of war and ongoing deployments, nearly all indicators of servicemembers’ health and well-being continue to be quite good compared with civilian populations.” This is the ninth survey in the series of anonymous surveys asking active duty service members about various lifestyle and health-related behaviors.

In addition to substance use, the survey also assesses national health status goals from the Department of Health and Human Services’ Healthy People 2010 objectives, nutrition and weight management measures, mental well-being of the force, and deployment issues. More than 16,000 servicemembers, randomly selected to represent men and women in all pay grades of the active force throughout the world, completed the survey. When comparing the 2005 findings to earlier survey results, there were both tremendous improvements in the past 25 years and some issues of concern. Between 1980 and 1998, the surveys show a continuing decline in the use of illegal drugs and cigarettes and an increase in alcohol abstainers or light drinkers among military personnel. When first surveyed in 1980, 27.6 percent of the active force acknowledged use of illegal drugs during the month prior to being questioned. In 2002, only 3.4 percent reported using illegal drugs. In 2005, because wording in some drug use questions was modified, estimates cannot be compared to those in prior years. Heavy drinking (five or more drinks per occasion at least once a week) declined from 20.8 percent in 1980 to 15.4 percent in 1998, but rose to 18.1 percent in 2002 but declined slightly in 2005 (18.5 percent); cigarette smoking declined from 51.0 percent in 1980 to 29.9 percent in 1998, increased significantly to 33.8 percent in 2002 and remained at that level in 2005 (32.2 percent). Heavy cigarette smoking (one or more packs per

day), showed a steady decline from 1980 (34.2 percent) to 2002 (13.1 percent) and a further significant decrease from 2002 to 2005 (11.1 percent). In contrast, past month smokeless tobacco use showed a small increase from 2002 (12.2 percent) to 2005 (14.1 percent). “The 2005 survey is the first time that this series has evaluated behaviors related to mental well being, work stress and family stress associated with deployment to Iraq, Afghanistan and other theaters,” Dr. Winkenwerder said. “An important finding is that overall, most military personnel are using positive coping mechanisms in dealing with the stresses of their current wartime environment,” he said. Rates of current (one month) Post Traumatic Stress Disorder symptoms in the DOD population as measured by a self-report screener were 6.7 percent for total DOD and ranged from 3.7 percent to 9.3 percent for each service. An estimated 8.1 percent met screening criteria for further evaluation for serious psychological distress. “It is important to remember the results come from self reported data and may differ from information in official records or other data sources,” Dr. Winkenwerder said. “These screening questions do not represent a formal clinical diagnostic evaluation, but suggest some of our personnel should be encouraged to obtain more evaluation.” The 2005 survey was conducted independently under contract by RTI International.

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Turistas — A group of international tourists seeking fun and adventure in Brazil get a lot more than they bargained for in the suspenseful horror film Turistas. Written by firsttime screenwriter Michael Arlen Ross and directed by John Stockwell (Blue Crush), Turistas, the first American film to be shot completely in the South American nation, is set in the Brazilian mountains, where Alex (Josh Duhamel); his sister, Bea (Olivia Wilde); and her best friend, Amy (Beau Garrett), are preparing for an eco-tour. But when their bus crashes, they are stranded with a group of locals as well as a handful of other tourists, including Finn (Desmond Askew) and Liam (Max Brown), two Brits looking for fast times and hot women, and Pru (Melissa George), a beautiful Australian traveling on her own who takes an immediate liking to Alex.

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Freedom Writers — Fresh faced, idealistic twenty three year old Erin Gruwell is ready to take on the world as she steps inside Wilson High School for her first day of teaching. Her class, a diverse group of racially charged teenagers from different walks of life-African Americans, Latinos, Asians, gang members, and underprivileged students from poor neighborhoods--hope for nothing more than to make it through the day. On the surface, the only thing they share is their hatred for each other and the understanding that they are simply being warehoused in the educational system until they are old enough to disappear. Despite her students’ obstinate refusal to participate during class, Erin tries various means to engage them on a daily basis.

We Are Marshall (PG) 6:45 p.m. Deja Vu (PG13) 9:30 p.m. Turistas (R) 9 p.m. Turistas (R) 7 p.m. Freedom Writers (PG13) 8:30 p.m. Freedom Writers (PG13) 8:30 p.m. Deck The Hall (PG) 9:30 p.m.

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Code Name: The Cleaner — Cedric the Entertainer, Lucy Liu and Nicollette Sheridan star in the fast-paced action comedy, Code Name: The Cleaner. Cedric plays Jake, a seemingly regular guy who has no idea who he is after being hit over the head by mysterious assailants. When he finds himself unexpectedly entangled in a high-level government conspiracy, Jake and his pursuers begin to believe that he is an undercover agent who subconsciously holds a key piece of information that could expose an arms deal involving the CIA and FBI. Lucy Liu (Charlie's Angels) and Nicollette Sheridan ("Desperate Housewives") co-star as the women Jake may or may not be involved with.

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Eragon (PG) 6:45 p.m. Freedom Writers (PG13) 9:30 p.m. The Grudge 2 (PG13) 8 p.m. Turistas (R) 7 p.m.

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The Grudge 2 — Aubrey Davis (Amber Tamblyn) discovers from her bedridden mother, Mrs. Davis (Joanna Cassidy), that her sister Karen (Sarah Michelle Gellar) is in a hospital in Japan. She also finds out that Karen is under investigation for the death of her boyfriend in a fire she started in a house located in Tokyo. Shortly after she arrives in Tokyo, reporter and photographer Eason (Edison Chen), seeks out Aubrey to warn her that her sister, Karen, is in the thrall of something unseen and dangerous. Allison (Arielle Kebbel) attends an international school in Tokyo. Desperately trying to fit in with the school's "in" crowd, Vanessa (Teresa Palmer) and Miyuki (Misako Uno), she is willing to do anything they ask to get in good with them even if it means going into a mysterious house, which was the site of several unexplained murders and disappearances.

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Deja Vu — Everyone has experienced the unsettling mystery of déjà vu - that flash of memory when you meet someone new you feel you’ve known all your life or recognize a place even though you’ve never been there before. But what if the feelings were actually warnings sent from the past or clues to the future?. It is déjà vu that unexpectedly guides ATF agent Doug Carlin through an investigation into a shattering crime. Called in to recover evidence after a bomb sets off a cataclysmic explosion on a New Orleans Ferry, Carlin is about to discover that what most people believe “is only in their heads” is actually something far more powerful-and will lead him on a mindbending race to save hundreds of innocent people.

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What kind of body part are you? Chaplain (LTC) Jim King IMCOM Korea and Area II Installation Staff Chaplain

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ecently I reported to the troop clinic with a sore leg, and soon found myself in an ambulance going to the emergency room! The doctors and staff gave me fantastic care, and the follow-up has been excellent. I am rapidly on my way back to complete health. The problem was in my right leg, but it stopped my entire body. For most of a day I was unable to coordinate ministry, conduct training, prepare worship, or attend meetings. (Maybe missing meetings wasn’t such a bad thing!) I was quickly reminded that what happens in one part of the body affects the entire body. Scripture describes the family of God as a body. Each of us is unique from the other parts

of the body, and each has a specific function. All of the body benefits when the entire body is working well. If any part of the body is sick or injured, the entire body suffers. It is important for each of us to know what part we play, and to play it well for the benefit of the whole body. What is true of the human body is true of the family of God. Each part of the body is unique. Some parts of the body get us to the places where we need to be. Some parts of the body protect us. Other parts of the body let us know what is happening around us. Some parts of the body help us remain sensitive to the needs of others. In the family of God, each member is distinct. Some are effective at reaching out to others, while others are well-suited for maintaining the health of the whole body. Some are gifted with great spiritual vision, while others excel at the practical aspects of

carrying out that vision. Some speak the truth with their voices, while others show God’s love with a helping hand. No single part of the body is more valuable or more important than another. Among God’s people, every one contributes to the entire body. We quickly work to provide healing to sick and injured parts of our body. All of the body is dependant on each part. If one part is suffering, the entire body can stopped. We don’t punish or scold the part of the body that is inflicted with disease or infection. Instead, we seek help and healing. In God’s family, we also can look at those who are not functioning well as opportunities for healing and wholeness. What part do you play in the body of God’s people? How can you help others function well? What can each of us do to keep the body healthy and functioning?

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Cowboy ’s cheerleaders entertain warriors

By Jim Cunningham Area I Public Affairs

CAMP CASEY—Carey Fitness Center was jammed and charged with excitement Dec. 19 when the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders came to Camp Casey to entertain Warriors. The world’s most popular cheerleaders come to Korea to entertain troops often. “It has been tradition for the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders to come and entertain our troops, I think this is their 27th year coming to Korea,” said John Antes, entertainment coordinator for Area I. “They come over mostly around Christmas time to bring a touch of home to the Soldiers stationed here and to say ‘Hey, there are people in America that appreciate what Soldiers are doing for their country.” Much planning and preparation has to be done before the show can go on. “This event has been planned for the last three months, and the coordination and work given by the United Services Organization and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation has been ongoing for that amount of time,” Antes said. “This show took a lot of teamwork from command and staff and senior management and gym staff.” E-mail [email protected]

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Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders came to Area I Dec. 19 to perform in the Carey Fitness Center. The beginning of their performance gives a good impression of things to come during the rest of their act. It took more than 40 man hours to construct the stage.

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52nd Medical Battalion Tomahawks conduct urban operations training By 2ndLt. Warrentina Berry

52nd Medical Evacuation Battalion conducted Sergeant’s Time Training on one of the most relevant and important battlefield scenarios today- urban operations. 52nd Medical Evacuation Battalion “We coordinated with our ROK Army counterparts, the 219th Infantry Regiment YONGSAN – On Jan. 18, Soldiers of Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, of the 56th ROK Infantry Division, to take advantage of this opportune training facility,” said Capt. Sherry Kwon, Detachment Commander. “This is great, considering the limited areas we have as guests in a host nation.” During the exercise, the unit was divided into two sets of opposing teams to conduct movement in an urban environment designed similarly to the modern streets of Seoul. ROK Army Soldiers provided specialized training on tactics and technical support for paintball equipment that the unit used to engage targets and enter buildings during an urban operation. Buildings were designed to stun those who were on the search with different passageways and enemy targets placed in unexpected areas. Abandoned private and military vehicles on the street provided cover for those attempting to advance. “One of the main focuses of this event was to push Soldiers to think about their next move tactically,” said SFC Freeman Witherspoon, Detachment Sergeant. The Tomahawk Soldiers were motivated even as training came to a close. “We need to do this more often. It is more realistic and Above: Sgt. Robbie Harper , OPFOR, awaits enemy we need this because we’ll all see something like this again,” said Pfc. Ronald Platt, who contact behind a ROKA tank. played OPFOR for this exercise. For HHD, Below: Spc. James Royer, OPFOR, awaits the urban operations made for a great day of Sgt. Robbie Harper, OPFOR, awaits the enemy while taking cover behind a fixed enemy behind a parked car. innovative Sergeant’s Time Training. building. Tomahawks to the Top!

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2nd CAB completes convoy live-fire training By Staff Sgt. Christopher L. Haug 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade

CAMP HUMPHREYS – The 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade recently completed a month of convoy livefire training and exercises at the Multi purpose range complex at the Rodriguez Range facility. During their time at Rodriguez Soldiers trained on “real life” situations that they could face any day in Iraq. These include: roadside Improvised Explosive Devices, sniper fire, enemy assaults against rolling convoys, injured Soldier evaluation, treatment and evacuation along with transmitting the necessary command and control, communication and situation reports. The training has the full support of the 602nd General Support Aviation Battalion’s Commander, Lt. Col. Gregory Fawcett and Command Sgt. Maj. Franz Philippe. Philippe rides in the lead vehicle with every convoy to mentor the Soldiers; Fawcett always trails each convoy as the validating officer. The training starts in an area Soldiers call the “Dustbowl” where convoy commanders are issued orders and formulate plans, tactics and responses for the multiple scenarios they may encounter. When the pre-mission planning and rehearsals are completed, the convoy departs on its mission. One Evaluator or Observation Controller from B Company, 602d ASB and other participating units ride in each vehicle. While in transit the Convoy Commander receives word that he has a downed Soldier who needs evacuation from a village. The convoy rolls through, tries to find the casualty and get him out. The enemy, played by a cadre of opposition forces, wreak havoc on the convoy as it attempts to complete its mission. Road side explosives or IED’s may take out a vehicle in the convoy which then must be recovered along with any casualties.

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A 2nd CAB convoy reacts to direct fire from hostiles played by OPFOR elements during convoy life-fire training and exercises held recently at Rodriguez Range. Every Soldier must be prepared to lead the unit because leaders may be killed at anytime. When this happens the next Soldier in the chain of command must take charge and lead the convoy out of danger. The Convoy regroups and leaves the danger area as quickly as possible and moves to a landing zone for casualty evacuation. UH-60 Blackhawk’s from 2nd Battalion 2nd Aviation are used for casualty

2-2 AVN trains on building entry/assault techniques as part of the 2nd CAB Gunnery exercise.

extraction adding to the realism. When the casualties have been airlifted out the convoy continues on to Warrior Valley Range where it rolls through a graded pop-up target range in which Soldiers fire live rounds from their MK19 grenade launchers, a .50 caliber machine gun, M249 machine gun and their M16 rifles. The 50 caliber Gunner in the lead vehicle fires from a moving truck at a moving target. Scores are tallied for each convoy and all iterations compete for a “Top Gun Award.” The award is based on range scores and all of the collective tasks that led up to the actual live fire portion. 4th Battalion 2nd CAB took the award this time, the second time it has won. When asked what the Soldiers get from this training CSM Philippe replied, “Soldiers who are firmly grounded in the basics of the shoot, move, and communicate skill sets are far more prepared to engage the enemy.” One of the Soldiers who completed the training, Sgt. Edward Blair from A Company 602d GASB added, “These Soldiers who come here from all the units throughout the Aviation Brigade leave here very aware of weapons control, familiarity with different weapons systems on the battlefield and a definite grip on leadership skills.” One of the unit’s junior Soldiers who completed the training, Pfc. Claudia Plascencia of A Company, 602nd GASB offered her perspective on it. “The most interesting part of the Convoy Live Fire Exercise was the reactions and handling of the casualties and the fact that you can be thrust into a leadership position immediately if someone is taken out. You must be able to take charge with a commanding presence no matter what your rank is.”

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UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX Now offering the MBA. Registration is in process. The new MBA on-site semester begins Jan. 31. Application deadline is Jan 23. MBA on-line courses are also available. On-line classes start every Tuesday. For more information on our programs or registration contact [email protected] DSN 784-5664 or [email protected] at DSN 753-8920. IG POSITIONS IN AREAS II/III The United States Forces Korea and Eighth Army Inspector General’s Office is looking for Officers and NCOs who desire to become Inspector Generals in Areas II and III. You should be in the rank of Maj. (Branch immaterial) and Sgt. 1st class (MOS 42A/42L and 92Y) to serve as Inspectors General. There is also an opening for an Inspector General position in the rank of Capt. (Career Course graduate and successful Companylevel command) at Camp Humphreys. Info call Ltc. Eady at 725-6739. HAES SEEKS SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS You must be a U.S. Citizen and have a High School Education. Please contact Renee Smith at 031-691-9527 for more information. OSAN WILD WEST NIGHT SET The 27th Annual Wild West Night will be held on Saturday, Feb. 3, from 6pm-11pm at the Osan O’Club. Tickets are $7 in advance; $10 at the door. Open to all ID card holders, 18 yrs and up. The club will transform into an Old West Town, complete with a country store, jailhouse, cancan dancers, Poker, Black Jack, bingo and much more! All proceeds go to the Osan Officers’ Spouses’ Club welfare account to contribute to charities and organizations. For more information, visit www.osanosc.com.

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Jackie Farmer’s 4th grade class examines the evidence (from the left). Eric Campos, John Carlos Salazar, Kayci Mains, Sarah Boyd, Kate Calberte, Cheyanne Rimmer, Sung Hwan Yannnicci and Von Joshua Caluma. HAES classrooms—includes human and animal foot prints plus cups and towels. Area III Public Affairs The students are going to spend the next CAMP HUMPHREYS – David three to four weeks to solve the crime Burgher, Humphreys Elementary which includes doing some scientific School Gifted Education teacher, is experiments. employing a unique “The big goal here is teaching method to teach them problem with his students solving and that should help connections,” said them learn and Burgher, “because develop their we’re going to spend deductive skills while also having some time dealing with lots of fun. science and problem Burgher has set solving, all in one big up a “Mystery bundle.” Festival” for his Burger added that as BURGHER students in grades a teacher of gifted one through six students his job is to complete with crime scenes and enrich his students learning experience. evidence laid out on white paper, “I try to pull things from one surrounded by “Crime Scene” tape classroom and make it real in some other from the Military Police. classroom,” Burgher said. The evidence—set up in two When asked who was murdered, By F. Neil Neeley

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NEW SUBWAY SHOP OPENS A new Subway Sandwich Shop will open tomorrow at 10 a.m. in the AAFES food court on Camp Humphreys. Come out and try an alternative to pizza, tacos, and chicken. SUPERBOWL AT THE DRAGON HILL INN DFAC 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.

Burgher replied, “We haven’t defined the nature of this crime yet. Right now, I want the students to be real careful about making assumptions and just have them gather information. “We’re just being as factual as we can,” Burgher added. “I’ve told them just to spend five minutes of silence observing the crime scene without entering it. The next time I get together with them, I’ll give them some additional information after we’ve done some interviews. The third and fourth time that we get together, I’ll have some forensicscience stations set up and we’ll do fingerprinting and DNA sorts of stuff and we’ll do foot prints. The fifth time that we get together, we’ll put it all together and try to come to some sort of consensus or conclusion.” Stays tuned to this investigation and if you want to know “Who done it?” ask your kid.

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(L to R) Marilyn Smith, Red Cross Station Manager, Capt. Brian Tomasovic, Tax Center OIC, Col. Michael J. Taliento Jr., Area III commander, and Staff Sgt. Marlowe Howard HHC, 602 nd ASB, cut the ribbon to open the Humphreys Tax Center Jan. 24.

The Camp Humphreys Tax Center is now open and colocated in the rear of the Red Cross, building 262. Free tax assistance is available to all authorized ID card holders. Hours are Mon. Tues. Wed. and Fri. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sat.10 a.m. – 2 p.m. no appointment necessecary. Thur. by appointment only. Call 7533905. .

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CAMP WALKER – The Area III Women’s Basketball team fought its way back from the brink of defeat to capture the Eighth Army Women’s Basketball Championship in Daegu last weekend. Area III beat the Area II team 61 to 31 in the final of three games to take the crown. “We played Area II three times,” said Sgt. 1st Class Chundra Montgomery, Headquarters Headquarters Company 194th Combat Service Support Battalion. “By the time they got to our third game, they were pretty tired. We never beat them by less than 20 points. The Area III team nearly lost before it began to play. “We forfeited our first game because we were late,” said Staff Sgt. Derrick Davis, D Company, 2nd Battalion, 52nd General Support Aviation Battalion and coach of the Area III team. “We had to fight our way out of the loser’s bracket.” But, despite the early set back Area III’s team persevered. “Our team had a lot of heart and was really resilient,” said Davis. “I can’t say enough about them. They pulled together in hard times to win.” Davis said that holding a team together can be tough when players are reassigned at the end of their tours. “We might only have five players on our team

Neil Neeley

Team members (pictured from top left to bottom right) are Pfc. Madonna Noble, HSC 602nd GSAB, Pvt. Renata Littleshield, E Co., 3/2 Aviation Regiment, Staff Sgt. Kristal Hoover, D Co., 58th Aviation Regiment, Sgt. Laurie Aaron, 1/42 A DA Battalion, Pfc. Kasheda Mann, 348th Quartermaster Co., Sgt. 1st Class Chundra Montgomery, Headquarters Headquarters Company 194th Combat Service Support Battalion and Pvt. Latonja Carroll, E Company, 3/2 Aviation. Not shown are 1st Lt. Lynn Saldana, 194th CSSB, Spc. Sarah Wilkerson and Sgt Niesha Wingster, both with the 520th Maintenance Co. compared to other teams that might have 12 to 15 III commander and Command Sgt. Maj. Jason Kim players,” he noted. for signing off on memorandums so that we could “It’s a hard transition to keep up a post basketball get our players released from duty so that they could team under these circumstances,” said Davis, “but participate. We also want to thank Lonnie Herring, we want to thank Col. Michael J. Taliento Jr. Area KORO MWR for coordinating our transportation.”

Camp Humphreys Town Hall addresses issues By Bob McElroy Area III Public Affairs

CAMP HUMPHREYS—Those who attended the Quarterly Town Hall meeting last Wednesday at the Community Activity Center got a glimpse of the future while also receiving answers to some past concerns and an update on Avian Flu. Area III commander Col. Michael J. Taliento Jr. opened the meeting with a review of issues and concerns from the Oct. 17, 2006 Town Hall meeting and their current status. Among the concerns Taliento and members of the Area III leadership addressed were: Why do customers have to use the AAFES STAR Card to purchase an AFN cable TV decoder rather than a Visa or Mastercard?

AAFES General Manager George B. Ricker responded that AAFES’s current purchase policy restricts purchases to the Star card only because it helps verify authorized users. Ricker said that AAFES is planning to issue a Military Star Card that is also a Visa or MasterCard in the future. Another concern was whether the AAFES taxi drivers were required to follow traffic regulations on post. Recently a customer complained that a taxi ran a red light on post; another customer claimed that he smelled alcohol on a taxi driver’s breath. Both Taliento and Ricker responded that taxi drivers are required to follow the same traffic regulations as any other vehicle driver on Camp Humphreys. Ricker asked that should someone have a complaint

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Robert Stentz (R) of the Army Corps of Engineers gives his contact information to Camp Humphreys PX Manager Mr. Yi, Tong-chu (L) during last week’s Quarterly Town Hall meeting at the Community Activities Center. Stentz had asked AAFES about a satellite television system he had ordered but not yet received.

regarding a taxi driver they need to inform him of it and he will move quickly to remedy the situation. High fuel prices at the Camp Humphreys gas station continued to be an issue of concern. At the October Town Hall, community members complained of the price disparity between the fuel point here and the Osan Air Base AAFES gas station. Taliento explained that AAFES has a different pricing policy than the Directorate of Logistics fuel point here. Ricker offered some good news regarding fuel prices, however, when he said he was working to bring an AAFES gas station to Humphreys in the near future. He did not offer a date when the station would open. Taliento showed the audience a video which showed what the new Food, Entertainment and Beverage complex will look like when it is completed. The new complex will be built on the site of the former 23rd Area Support Group headquarters and will feature multipurpose function rooms, a TGI Friday’s full-service restaurant, a fast-food court and other amenities. Taliento followed the video with a discussion of the land-fill work on Parcel One of the Humphreys expansion. Crews begin filling the parcel on Jan. 26 and will deliver the dirt along a route which avoids the Humphreys main post. Col. Martha Sanders of 18th Medical Command followed with a detailed briefing on recent Avian Flu occurrences in South Korea and the actions U.S. and Korean officials have taken in response.

Sanders assured the audience that military commissaries do not sell any Korean-bred chickens; rather the chickens are raised in America and then sent frozen to overseas commissaries. She added that it is safe to eat chicken one buys in a restaurant but consumers should ensure that the chicken has been thoroughly cooked. Sanders also briefly discussed Yellow Dust, noting that the moderately-high concentrations were measured in the Humphreys area last week. Yellow Dust originates in the desert regions of China and Mongolia and can irritate the eyes, nose, mouth and throat and exacerbate existing respiratory or cardiovascular problems. Sanders said that people should avoid outdoor activities during Yellow Dust episodes and consult the 18th MEDCOM website for additional information—http:// www.seoul.amedd.army.mil. Taliento also reported that the swimming pool in the CAC should be ready for use by the end of March. Although the leakage had been repaired another problem had developed which will take additional time to repair. One family member asked if the Directorate of Public Works could fix the gate at the new family housing complex, complaining that it drops prematurely causing damage to her car. Taliento said that he would have the gate removed until an adequate fix could be achieved. Finally, Taliento concluded by saying that the garrison staff is still on a campaign to make Camp Humphreys the best installation in the Army.

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Area IV Tax Centers set to open at Henry, Carroll Free tax preparation a premium perk By Galen Putnam Area IV Public Affairs

CAMP HENRY – Paying taxes is painful enough but preparing tax returns can be excruciating as well – even for those who receive a refund. Area IV Tax Centers will offer tax preparation assistance at two locations beginning Wednesday to help residents through the trials and tribulations of “tax season.” Tax services are open to all authorized identification card holders who need assistance in preparing and filing their 2006 federal and state income tax returns. Those filing the 1040 EZ form may visit on a walk-in basis. All others must make an appointment. There is no fee for the service and returns are filed electronically, ensuring quick resolution. The Daegu Tax Center is located at the Legal Assistance Office, Bldg. 1805, on Camp Henry. The phone number is 768-7693. At Camp Carroll, visit the Consolidated Legal Office, Bldg T-125 (entrance is in the rear), for assistance. Call 765-7936 for information or to make appointments.

The Daegu Tax Center will be open 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. weekdays except Thursdays when it will be open 1 – 4 p.m. In addition, the Daegu Tax Center will be open 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturdays. The Camp Carroll Tax Center will be open 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. weekdays except Thursdays when it will be open 1 – 4 p.m. Before visiting a tax center, Soldiers are required to make an appointment with their unit tax advisor. Unit tax advisors will help determine the filing needs of each individual. If no unit tax advisor is available, Soldiers are required to call their local tax center in advance to verify what paperwork will be necessary. Taxpayers must bring the following documents, if applicable, to the tax center:

‰ 2005 W-2 Form(s) ‰ Military identification card or equivalent ‰ Social Security number for each family member (or ITIN for foreign spouse) ‰ Valid power of attorney or Form 2848 (Only if “married, filing jointly” and both spouses cannot come to the appointment together.) ‰ Documentation supporting claim of dependents (if divorced, legally separated or filing as head of household) ‰ Form 1098, mortgage statement or qualified tuition programs (if one was received) ‰ Form 1099, retirement, pension, or miscellaneous income (if one was received) ‰ Documentation relating to interest income, dividends, or capital gains distributions ‰ Documentation from rental management ‰ Charitable contribution documentation (if itemizing) ‰ A voided check or routing number and account number for electronic refund or direct deposit ‰ Any other tax documentation Customers can obtain tax forms and track their electronic returns at the Internal Revenues Service Web site www.irs.gov. Soldiers with MyPay accounts can obtain their W-2s electronically at the MyPay Web site mypay.dfas.mil. Area IV Tax Centers will operate through June 15.

MWR employee attends Korean umpire school There isn’t any language barrier when it comes to talking baseball By Galen Putnam Area IV Public Affairs

DAEGU – Living in Korea poses a number of challenges, particularly the ability to communicate. For one Area IV civilian employee, however, the inability to speak the local language is no handicap even though he is attending an intensive training course taught exclusively in Hangul. How can that be? He has a secret weapon … he speaks baseball. John Behrend, Area IV Support Activity Morale, Welfare and Recreation Services Division supply officer, is enrolled in the Korean Baseball Organization Official Umpire School. The school, operated by Daegu Umpire Association, boasts 63 students of which Behrend is the first American to ever enroll. “I took up umpiring when I was about 16 years old,” said Behrend, originally from Bremerton, Wash. “The baseball coach came to me one day and

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John Behrend, Area IV Support Activity Morale, Welfare and Recreation Services Division supply officer, signals “out” along with fellow classmates Sunday during the Korean Baseball Organization Umpire School at Daegu’s Citizen Park Auxiliary Stadium. said they didn’t have an umpire for the game and asked if I would mind umpiring. I said ‘sure’ and that’s when I got hooked.” Behrend, now pushing age 60, played recreational baseball up until the mid1980’s, but umpiring has always been his true calling. “After I got to where my skills weren’t quite what they used to be I started concentrating more on umpiring,” he said. “This way, I can still be acquainted with the game.” For many baseball enthusiasts, sitting in the stands taking in a game would suffice. But for a hands-on retired

Marine like Behrend, watching just isn’t the same as participating. “I’ve never had any formal training before,” said Behrend who has been in Korea for 14 years. “Most of what I learned I picked up as a kid watching major league umpires like Jocko Colan, Al Barlick, Emmet Ashford and others. When I was a kid I dreamed of going to a professional umpire school but I joined the Marine Corps. That’s why I was excited when I learned about this school.” As a true fan of the game, Behrend has become acquainted with several front office staff members and players

Behrend, an Area IV Support Activity civilian employee, shares a lighter moment with Won Hyun-shik, a professional umpire and Korean Baseball Organization Umpire School instructor prior to the start of class Sunday. from Daegu’s Samsung Lions professional baseball team. In fact, the Lions’ radio broadcast color commentator, Chae Jong-mun, informed him about school. “I helped John fill out his application

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26 http://ima.korea.army.mil/areaiv/sites/local/ Carroll Dental Clinic To Be Closed The Camp Carroll Dental Clinic will be closed Mon. – Feb. 2. Report to Bodine Dental Clinic on Camp Walker for all dental emergencies during this time. Normal operating hours will resume 8:30 a.m. Feb. 6. For information, contact Staff Sgt. Tiffany Dixon at 765-7925 or [email protected]. B&GCA National Photography Exhibit Child & Youth Services invites you to attend the annual Boys and Girls Clubs of America Image Maker National Photography Exhibit/ Contest Reception and Recognition Ceremony 5:30 – 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Evergreen Community Club on Camp Walker. Photography will be on exhibit Monday – Wednesday. For information, call Mark Burton at 764-5722. Donnie McClurkin Concert Grammy Award winning gospel singer Donnie McClurkin will perform, 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Kelly Fitness Center on Camp Walker. The show is free for all ID card holders and authorized guests. For information, call Luis Rios at 764-4440. Henry Food Court New Hours The Camp Henry AAFES Food Court will have new operation hours effective Thursday. New business hours will be 6:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Mon – Sat. The facility will be closed Sundays. For information, call Yi Hyekyong at 768-8670. Racquetball Tournament The 2007 Daegu Area Racquetball Tournament will be held Feb. 6 – 7 at Kelly Fitness Center on Camp Walker. Categories include: Men’s and Women’s Open; Men’s Senior. Entry deadline is Feb. 4. For information, call Neal Fleisher at 764-4800. Black History Month Participants Sought Area IV Support Activity and 19th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) are looking for individuals to assist with or participate in February’s Black History Month celebration. Participants can be artists, poets, historians, singers, rappers, dancers or whatever their talent might be. Area IV will also conduct a “Make Your Favorite Soul Food” tasting contest. For information, call Sgt. 1st Class Adam L. Morrison at 010-8671-4788. Last Chance For Girl Scout Cookies Girl Scout cookies will be on sale 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Feb. 3 at the Camp Walker Main Exchange, and noon – 5 p.m., Feb. 4 at the Taegu Commissary. For information, call Bonnie McCarthy at 010-8671-7640.

Area IV 8th Army women’s b-ball tourney a wild ride for champions from Area III

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CAMP WALKER – After being forced to forfeit its opening game, Area III went on to win four consecutive games en route to the 8th Army Women’s Basketball Tournament championship here Saturday. The double elimination tournament started Jan. 19 with a face-off between host team Area IV and Area I. In an evenly matched see-saw game, Area IV came out with a 35-34 win thanks to a last second free throw by Natoshia Williams. The next game, scheduled for 3:30 p.m. between Area II and Area III, was forfeited to Area II because Area III did not arrive on time. “We held off as long as we could while waiting for Area III to arrive, but on the other hand we didn’t want to give anyone an unfair advantage either,” said Tom Corcoran, Area IV sports director. “Even though they forfeited their first game, they did a great job of coming out of the losers bracket to win the championship. They did a great job of representing Area III.” After their frenetic dash from Camp Humphreys to Daegu, Area III pulled it together. Already in the hole and playing out of the losers bracket, they topped Area I, 45-36. In the nightcap, Area II ensured its appearance in the championship round by beating Area IV, 49-34. Saturday started off with Area III knocking off Area IV with a decisive 60-34 victory. The win put Area III into the championship round against Area II. Coming out of the losers bracket put Area III at a major disadvantage, meaning they would have to defeat Area II twice in a row in order to take the crown. In the first game of the championship showdown, Area III posted another decisive win, 61-31. Despite playing in their third game of the day, Area III continued to dominate in the final match as they rolled to a 66-42 victory and the 8th Army crown. “We felt a lot of pressure coming out of the losers bracket knowing we would have to win three in a row today,” said Kristal Hoover from Area III. “We only had five girls yesterday and added a couple of more players today so it was tough, but it feels great to win.” “We were determined to win today,” said Area III’s Latonja Carroll. “We were tired and we had to stay motivated and hustle, but we managed to hang in there.” Tournament officials were pleased with the outcome. “Even though they arrived late and were short players, Area III showed a lot of grit and determination. They put forth a great effort and didn’t give up,” said Tom Higgins, Installation Management Command – Korea Region sports director.

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GALEN PUTNAM

Laurie Aaron from Area III dribbles the ball as she is guarded by Norrell Pinkney of Area II in the championship game of the 2007 8th Army Women’s Basketball Tournament Saturday at Kelly Fitness Center on Camp Walker. Area III won the game 66-42.

Chundra Montgomery from Area III maneuvers past Shayla Potter from Area II.

Sharon Green from Area II fights for the ball during the championship game.

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501st SBDE conducts public affairs training UPARS publicize unit mission and accomplishments to media, others Sgt. Yoo Joo-yong 501st SBDE Public Affairs

CAMP CARROLL – Unit Public Affairs Representatives from seven battalions gathered Jan. 10 at the conference room of the 501st Sustainment Brigade Headquarters building here for training that would enable them to handle their units’ public affairs missions. The purpose of the training was to ensure that every battalion has a representative on orders who could perform public affairs tasks, such as generating press releases and escorting media, according to Maj. Catherine MorelleOliveira, 19th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) public affairs officer. The training started with a short test composed of several multiple choice and essay questions. “The test focused on their knowledge of resources, requirements, how to write command information articles and take photographs,” Morelle-Oliveira said.

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Sgt. 1st Class Kevin Bell, AFN Daegu Detachment commander, interviews Staff Sgt. Donavan Fabien, 25th Transportation Operations NCOIC, as part of the 501st Sustainment Brigade’s Unit Public Affairs Representative training. “It also let them know where we export those things to, like the Web sites and the Army News Service. [The training] also made sure that they comply with the Command Inspection Program.” The participants said the pre-test was very effective. “It let us know where we were at and gave us an idea of what we should be expected to learn from the training,” said Sgt. Mark D. Hamblin, 176th Finance Battalion, Battalion Personnel Office, noncommissioned officer in charge.

Before the training was held, not everyone was aware of their specific role as a Unit Public Affairs Representative. “I didn’t know much about it until now. After the training, I’m now very well aware of my responsibilities, what I need to do and I really like it,” said Sgt. Estela Barrios, 194th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion Personnel Office. “I learned how important it is to manage the media, how important it is to have the communications skill, what

we need to tell the people and how accurate it should be.” After the classes, participants were divided into two groups. One group participated in practical exercises while the other conducted live practice interviews in front of American Forces Network cameras. “Doing the live interviews was the best part of the training because it’s more hands on than just reading and listening,” said Pvt. Katrina Jackson, 176th Finance Bn., Personnel Office. “If ever I get in touch with the media, I now know what to avoid and what to answer.” Participants said they learned a lot and found the training useful. “Now I know I’m going to be responsible (regarding public affairs issues) and that I will be the voice for my unit,” Barrios said. Thanks to this training, the UPARs are now expected to be more aware of their duties and fulfill their roles successfully,” Morelle-Oliveira said. “We’re expecting that they will at least produce some stand-alone photos which are photos that have a lot of information in the [caption],” she said. “We will also make sure that they do a variety of things that highlight the activities, events and training opportunities of their personnel.”

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28 http://ima.korea.army.mil/areaiv/sites/local/ Umpire to join,” Chae said. He was curious to learn about Korea’s umpire rules and I think this course will help him a lot with his questions.” One thing Behrend has learned in the course is there are more similarities than differences when it comes to American and Korean baseball. The school, spread over four consecutive weekends concentrates on all aspects on umpiring – rules, positioning, technique, theory and much more. Behrend follows along, page-by-page, in his bulky English rule book, as his classmates pour over their equally ponderous Korean tomes. “Everything is taught in Hangul but I can understand because I just match up the pages when we are going over the rules,” he said. “The important thing is that we all speak the language of baseball.” Behrend’s classmates enrolled in the program for a variety of reasons and consist primarily of (not surprisingly) younger and middle-aged men. There are exceptions, however, in addition to Behrend. The youngest participant is a 17 year-old boy. A housewife also enrolled to better learn the technical aspects of the game in order to keep up with her baseball fanatic husband and son. An additional motivation for Behrend to join was to improve his mechanics. “Since I’m self-taught, some of the techniques I’ve been using might not have been absolutely correct,” he said. “This will help me to be a better umpire because now I’ve had formal training in the proper mechanics from professional umpires who really know how things should be done correctly.” Despite their efforts to ensure that players and spectators alike have an opportunity to enjoy their favorite pastime, umpires might just be the most maligned subset of our society. Take the following for example:

Area IV from Page 25 Q. What’s the worst thing that can happen to an umpire when he gets home after a game? A. His guide dog bites him. Q. What do you call a good umpire? A. Rare. Q. How many umpires does it take to change a light bulb? A. None, being able to see anything has no relevance to an umpire’s life. And, of course there is the all-time classic: The devil challenged St. Peter to a baseball game. “How can you win, Satan?” asked St. Peter. “All the famous ballplayers are up here.” “How can I lose?” answered Satan. “All the umpires are down here.” “People joke about umpires all the time but I don’t mind because it is all a part of the game,” Behrend said. “If you make a bad call you live with it and if it is correctable you correct the call.” And for the record, yes, Behrend wears glasses – and they are thick. He will have the last laugh, however, this Sunday when he receives his official Korean Baseball Organization Official Umpire School diploma – in Korean. And he will be the only American ever to have earned one. “It is quite an honor to be the first American to graduate and to have survived the rigorous training they provided,” he said. “I got corrected, I don’t know how many times, but I learned a lot and I’ll be a much better umpire this upcoming season as I apply what I learned to each and every game.” Behrend’s diploma will certify him to umpire Korean high school, college and amateur-level games in addition to the American and Korean amateur league games he has been calling on-post. “I’m ready to go,” he said. “I can’t wait to call out, ‘let’s play ball.’

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NEWS & NOTES 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 7687196/6501 or [email protected]. COLA Available For Returning College Students Servicemembers are authorized to receive Cost of Living Allowance for returning college students who are command sponsored. To receive this entitlement, provide the 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 To Conduct 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. Requesting Logistics STAMIS training requirements The 19th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), Support Operations Logistic Training Team (LTT) is now requesting Logistics Standard Army Management Information Systems training requirements for the next 6 months. For more information, contact Kevin J. Buehl at 764-5284 or [email protected].

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The Phrase of the W eek : Week

“Do I go straight?”

Gotbaro Gamnikka? straight

Do I go?

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‘chido’

road

‘doro’

entrance

‘ipgu’

Situation of the W eek : Driving Week Do you have a road map? Doro chido issumnikka?

Is this the fastest way? I giri gajang pparun girimnika.

I think we’re lost. Kirul irun gut gassumnida.

Do I turn to the right? Oruntchoguro doraya hamnikka?

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Joint exercise tests intruder scenario

The engine won’t start. Shidongi an gollimnida.

My car has broken down. Chaga umjigiji anssumnida.

Korean Expression of the W eek Week

Daebak tujutda.

A big gourd exploded

It was a hit.

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