The Morning Calm Korea Weekly - Mar. 16, 2007

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YONGSAN GARRISON — Army and Air Force Exchange Service officials announced major changes to its Areas I and II taxi fares effective yesterday. AAFES Area II General Manager Ron Daugherty said they lowered taxi fares and changed how customers are charged. The new fare scheme will be based on Korean won, rather than U.S. dollars. “Customers will still be able to pay in dollars, but the meter will read in the local currency,” Daugherty said. The current rate in Seoul is 1,900 Korean won for the

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AIP gets revision

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YONGSAN GARRISON – Eighth United States Army Soldiers without a previous operational deployment to Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom since September 2001 are now limited to one twelve month tour extension in the Republic of Korea. This change provides Soldiers now serving in the Republic of Korea without recent deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan their turn to share the load and will strengthen the Army by developing Soldiers’ operational experience said Lt. Gen. David P. Valcourt, commanding general, 8th United States Army. In addition to limiting tour extensions, Soldiers must now submit their applications 120 days versus 90 days from their date of eligibility for return from overseas.

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See article and additional photos on page 25. SGT. 1ST CLASS KEVIN P. BELL

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MP Blotter The following entries were excerpted from the military police blotters. These entries may be incomplete and do not imply the guilt or innocence of any person. Area 1 Assault on Child under age 16, Victim 1 was transported by Victim 1’s sponsor to the Camp Casey TMC where Victim 1 was treated and transferred to the 121st CSH for further treatment. Victim 1 was treated for injuries consisting of multiple skull fractures, fractured femur and possible rib injuries. Subject 1 was interviewed and denied assaulting Victim 1. Subject 1 also stated that Victim 1 fell off the bed several times in the past, but never received medical attention. Subject 2 was interviewed, wherein Subject 2 denied assaulting Victim 1 and stated Subject 2 did not have custody of Victim 1 and only saw Victim 1 for a few minutes on the first day of each month. Efforts are ongoing to interview the step-mother of Victim 1 and KNP coordination is pending.

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Area 2 Shoplifting, Subject 1 was observed by an AAFES Employee, via CCTV, conceal a PC expansion game on his person. Subject 1 purchased a PC game and left the store without rendering proper payment for the PC expansion game. Subject 1 was detained and escorted to the AAFES security office where Subject 1 surrendered the PC expansion game. Subject 1 was apprehended and transported by MP to the Yongsan PMO. Subject 1 later admitted to the offense. The PC game cost — $28.95. This is a final report. Area 3 Bribery, Curfew Violation, while conducting a curfew patrol of the Anjung-ri entertainment district, Subject 1 was observed by MP at 12:15 a.m. Subject 1 offered MP $100 which was denied. Subject 1 was apprehended and transported to the Camp Humphreys. Subject 1 eventually issued a sworn statement admitting to the curfew violation only.

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family support agencies must also On March 2, 2007, we released know and comply with the USFK Regulation 600-240, provisions of this regulation. The International Marriage in Korea. purpose of this regulation is to The regulation is now posted on the involve the chain of command, USFK Website at http://wwwcounseling professionals and hr.korea.army.mil/ medical authorities to ensure a Programs_Policy/UploadedFile/ deliberate, informed and legally USFK/USFK_Reg_600sufficient international marriage 240_International_Marriages_in_Korea.pdf. decision process by the This Regulation applies to any U.S. servicemember. Further, we want servicemember who is considering Gen. B.B. Bell to ensure that future non-U.S. marrying a non-U.S. citizen while stationed in the Republic of Korea. If you citizen spouses can obtain a visa and accompany fall into this category, you must read and their servicemember spouse when he or she comply with the requirements of this new departs Korea. This regulation is needed and necessary in regulation. The chain of command is responsible to ensure servicemembers in USFK. Compliance is required and will ensure their commands follow the regulatory any servicemember contemplating international requirements. Non-compliance can result in marriage meets all his or her responsibilities to the military and the future spouse. It effectively punitive disciplinary measures. USFK Regulation 600-240 fills a serious empowers the chain of command to execute USFK Command policy and regulatory gap. proper and necessary oversight responsibilities Commanders and leaders at all levels must with the servicemember in the international ensure the requirements of this regulation marriage decision process. Compliance with this are distributed throughout their formations regulation will make a positive difference in a and organizations. Precise record keeping range of complex issues facing the command, and reporting is absolutely necessary to and strengthen our long-standing Alliance with comply with this regulation. Commanders the Republic of Korea. should issue implementing instructions and guidance as necessary, clearly identifying ownership of this process. Chaplains, GEN B.B. Bell medical and legal personnel, and Garrison Commander, UNC/CFC/USFK

Awards amount to 25k Carmen L. Gleason American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON — A troop-support group has launched an essay contest to award scholarships to military children in gratitude for the sacrifices they have made while their parents serve the nation. Homefront America has joined the W. Daniel Tate family and Sara’s Hope Foundation for a second year to host a scholarship contest awarding $1,000 to 25 military family children.

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Area 4 Shoplifting, Subject 1 was observed, via CCTV, by an AAFES Employee removing a MP3 player and a telephone battery from the Camp Walker PX. Subject 1 proceeded to the Customer Service area without rendering proper payment, returned the items in exchange for a gift card and utilized the gift card to purchase a magazine and personal hygiene products. Subject 1 was apprehended and transported to the Camp Walker MP Station. Subject 1 issued a sworn statement denying the offense. The merchandise was released to AAFES. The cost of the merchandise — $181.53.

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The organization is a member of America Supports You, a Defense Department program designed to connect U.S. citizens’ support directly to troops and their families. “This is the launching of a huge campaign,” said Mamie Maywhort, the Homefront America chief financial officer. “It doesn’t matter if people only contribute a dollar; we want this to be the beginning of an

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Command Sergeant Major -USFK, CFC and 8th U.S. Army Radio Broadcast Command Sgt. Maj. Barry Wheeler will be live on the radio March 21 from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. His radio show, “From the Top” airs the same time every third Wednesday of each month. Dial 72Eagle (723-2454) to voice your concerns. Autism Spectrum Disorder Support Group Meeting The Autism Spectrum Disorder Support Group will host its montly support group meeting March 27 at SAES Dolphin Theater. For more information call 738-5311. 2007 Eighth Army United States LandWarNet Conference The 2007 8th U.S. Army LandWarNet Training Conference will be held April 17-19. The conference will take place at the Mulit-Purpose Training Facility on Yongsan.The conference fee is $10. An ice-breaker is scheduled for Monday, April 16. The purpose of this event is to train information technology personnel in network operations. The Signal Corps Regimental Association is to head and sponsor the event. For more information, contact Rick Chmura at 723-4943 or In S. Lim at 725-3015. AFAP Conference The Army Family Action Plan Conference will be held April 23-25 at the Dragon Hill Lodge. This conference will address 23 issues elevated from installations throughout the peninsula. Issues that can not be resolved at the regional level or by 8th Army will be forwarded to the DA Army AFAP conference that will be held in the Fall. Families Needed to Volunteer for Good Neighbor English Camp Volunteer families are needed for this year’s Yongsan Good Neighbor English Camp. Families are needed to host one or more local Korean students for four nights in their homes. They are needed for five nights for students who will participate from Daegu. This year’s camp will be hosted by USFK, May 15-19. Participants are 10th grade Korean students from Seoul, Pyeongtaek and Taegu. Students are selected by local school boards based on their ability to speak English and their willingness to participate in a home stay program. Students who have previously resided in the United States or other English-speaking countries are not considered. For more information contact USFK PAO at 7234685 -- 4686 or 4687. ACS EFMP Family Find Activity ACS EFMP will conduct its Family Find Activity throughout April. This is to locate and inform family members who may need specialized community support, medical, special education, therapy or developmental services. For more information contact the Installation Exceptional Family Member Program in the ACS Building 4106 or call 738-5311.

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Lt. Col. Kenneth Tatum, 9th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron commander, provides Kim with an insight on the unique aspects of the F-117 stealth fighter during his recent visit to Kunsan Air Base.

ROK, U.S. forces share wingman attitude Master Sgt. Terry Nelson USFK Public Affairs

Kunsan Air Base — Recently, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stephen Wood, deputy commander, United Nations Command; deputy commander, U.S. Forces Korea; and commander, 7th Air Force, paid a visit to the Wolf Pack at Kunsan Air Base. His mission, was to show General Kim, Sung Il, the Republic of Korea Air Force chief of

staff, some of the Air Force’s premier fighter aircrafts. “Since the F-117s are here training with the Wolf Pack, I thought this would be a great opportunity to provide General Kim with an up close look at the stealth fighter as well as the F-16,” General Wood said. The F-117s are assigned to the 49th Fighter Wing out of Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., but are currently

AFN explores cyber space Capt. Paradon Silpasornprasit American Forces Network-Korea Public Affairs Officer

Osan Air Base broadcasters are exploring new cyber territory by posting local products on youtube.com, and are enjoying the benefits of using the world’s largest video portal. The broadcasters are part of a larger experiment that American Forces Network-Korea is conducting to make their video products more user friendly. “Military broadcast products are already on The Pentagon Channel, AFN and military Websites. ‘You Tube’ lets us reach audience members who might not normally watch more traditional AFN products, and lets them watch when it’s convenient for them,” said Lt. Col. Michael Lawhorn, AFN-Korea commander. Lawhorn added that youtube.com allows loved ones in other parts of the world to see what life is like here, with servicemembers sharing their experiences across the globe. So far, 16 stories have been posted, and more will be added in the future. Youtube.com provides broadcast journalists with a ready-made, global audience for their products. The AFN-K Website already features the stories of the servicemembers stationed in Korea at

deployed to Kunsan as part of the newly-designated 9th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, becoming the third flying squadron under command of the 8th Fighter Wing. The day’s events began at an F-117 Nighthawk static display where Lt. Col. Kenneth Tatum, 9th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron commander,

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www.afnkorea.net but youtube.com allows AFN personnel to better determine what audience members really like most. “It gives journalists feedback,” explained Tech. Sgt. Michael Tateishi, AFN-Osan station manager. The Osan team posted a variety of features to find out which types of stories get the most hits or generate the most interest. A recent segment on “Flat Top February” received 1,900 hits within four days of being featured on youtube.com. Another indicator of audience appeal is the ratings viewers assign the clips. Viewers can rate video postings on youtube.com on a scale of one-to-five. In addition to a larger audience and instant customer feedback, posting news videos on youtube.com also allows the videos to remain available to viewers for a greater period of time. Although viewers can go to AFN-K’s Website to see additional features, AFN-K continuously turns those stories over to make room for current news. “AFN-Korea can only hold so much space for video,” Tateishi explained. “With youtube [.com], it’s unlimited and indefinite. and you get a great quality video product.” Another benefit of youtube.com’s global reach is the recruiting aspect. Those who might consider enlisting in the service can get a full-color, real-world, moving image of military life. “It’s a great recruiting tool,” Tateishi said. “Potential servicemembers can view a wide variety of military experiences.” For now, the postings remain part of a fourmonth pilot program, and so far it’s soaring successfully. To view these AFN-K stories, visit youtube.com/afnkorea. For all AFN-K stories log on to www.afnkorea.net.

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Taxi initial taxi fare, with additional charges added for time and distance. “At this time we’re going to charge 2,000 Korean won for the initial fare,” Daugherty said. “That figures to about $2.15 at today’s exchange rate.” The old AAFES taxi fee was $2.30 for the initial fare. “When customers pay in dollars, the drivers will use a chart based on the military exchange rate, as posted in the Stars and Stripes for that day,” Daugherty said. The switch to local currency payments will bring AAFES Korea in line with standard business practices in other countries where AAFES operates, Daugherty said. Daugherty added that there will be an additional charge of 1000 Korean won assessed on all call taxi service. He said there will be a night time differential charge of 20 percent for all fares 12-4 a.m.

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“The AIP application deadline changed in order to align with Human Resources Command’s Soldier assignment timelines. Also, it will assist brigade level human resource managers with strength management in the Personnel Services Redesign environment,” Lt. Col. Perry Leonard, 8th U.S. Army G1 Manpower Division director, Personnel Strength Management said. Soldiers with a DEROS which obligates them to exceed five years of service in Korea due to AIP, foreign service tour extensions, and in-place consecutive overseas tours will be allowed to serve the duration of their

Scholarships endowment perpetuated every year.” Maywhort said she and Tate have long been passionate about encouraging youngsters to pursue higher education, especially those connected to the military. “I did not serve in the military; my children are not in the military. This is our way of serving.” This year’s essay topics focus on patriotic and military themes. Contestants are asked to submit

Wingman provided Kim with an insight on the unique aspects of the stealth fighter. Afterwards, Tatum presented Kim with a gift on behalf of the Airmen assigned to the 49th Fighter Wing and the 9th EFS. The second stop of the day was a static F-16 Fighting Falcon, where Col. Jeffrey “Wolf” Lofgren, 8th FW commander, who hosted the visiting generals, got the opportunity to give Kim the rundown on the capabilities of the F-16. After viewing the displayed aircraft on the flightline, Kim and Wood visited the 35th Fighter Squadron where they received mission briefs and spoke with

The Morning Calm Weekly from Page 1 “These charges are in line with Korean taxi service off post,” he said. AAFES is negotiating for similar changes in Areas III, V and VI. Area IV taxi service is not contracted with AAFES. “Our goal is to match local fare rates at all locations.” At a Feb. 9 Area II Better Opportunities for Single and Unaccompanied Soldiers, or BOSS, meeting, Soldiers communicated their concerns about taxi service. Many Soldiers felt taxi fares needed to be addressed. “Soldiers felt that the AAFES prices were higher than off post,” said Yongsan BOSS Vice President Spc. Joshua Present. “I would have to sit down and actually do the numbers, but it sounds like this is a step in the right direction.” The contract should be awarded by May.

from Page 1 current agreement; however no future extensions are allowed. The Army started the AIP program to minimize turbulence associated with the annual movement of about 48,000 Soldiers arriving or departing the Korean peninsula for one-year tours. It has also been an efficient business practice saving the Army in excess of $61 million dollars since the inception of the program in 2004. Since its inception 16,203 Soldiers have participated in the AIP. Currently, more than 6,300 Soldiers continue to serve in the Republic of Korea as part of AIP, and more than 20 percent of the 18,000 Soldiers

from Page 2 essays on one of four subjects: — America ... it’s a wonderful country — Turning challenges into opportunities — Why I am proud to be an American — My dad/mom ... my hero. Essays are due by April 23 and should not exceed 500 words. They will be judged by independent volunteers. The winners of the contest will be announced in May.

from Page 3 members of the 8th FW and 9th EFS. After the briefing, everyone agreed the ROK-U.S. alliance is stronger than ever, with the visit further cementing those ties. “The ROK and U.S. Air Force interest and enthusiasm over the air component mission and the frontline fighter aircraft here at Kunsan, highlights the professionalism of both the U.S. and ROK Airmen,” stated Wood. He added, “Although the aircraft on display are impressive, I’m more impressed with the combat wingman attitude of our great combined air force team.”

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Jose Olivares, attaché, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service, administers the oath of citizenship to nine new Soldier citizens in Camp Casey’s Media Center March 8.

Warriors become U.S. citizens at Casey By Jim Cunningham Area I Public Affairs

CAMP CASEY—Camp Casey hosted a U.S. citizenship naturalization ceremony conferring citizenship to nine foreign Warriors March 8 in the Digital Conference Center. “What this means to a new citizen in the military is that it opens up other doors for their future in regard not to just their career in the military but also their personal career if they wish to work for the government in the future,” said Jose Olivares, attaché, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service. “It allows them to apply to any job available.” The United States benefits from the knowledge and skills of new citizen’s as much as new citizens benefit from the opportunities in the United States, according to Olivares. “Each of these individuals brings values, traditions and various other personal contributions to America,” Olivares said. “American history is the story of achievements made by immigrants for more than 200 years. This yields a wealth of cultural values and various other benefits that are difficult to document. The next 200 years will be as good as the last 200 years.” The naturalization ceremony held with nine noncitizen Soldiers in Casey’s Digital

Conference Center was most unusual in the history of Camp Casey. “This ceremony is unusual because it has never occurred in this region of Korea before,” Olivares said. “Camp Casey has a rich history where various battles in this area took place during the Korean War. If you compare today’s events with the events 50 years ago, this ceremony is significant. Not just because these people became Americans, but these are people that represented the United Nations during the Korean War. That fact says a lot.” The U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Service plans to hold more naturalization ceremonies in the future. “We plan to schedule more of these ceremonies in the future,” said Olivares. “We plan to conduct at least one ceremony each quarter. I consider this part of an outreach to get the word out to the Soldiers who are noncitizens.” Noncitizen Soldiers who wish to become citizens should fill out the N-400 form for citizenship available on the USCIS web site: www.uscis.gov. “There is no fee for noncitizen Soldiers to file this form,” Olivares said, “What they should do is contact their legal unit, which is the best way to get the information and file the N-400 application. The instructions are on the application; it is a process of just taking

the time to fill it out and send it in to the service center.” All nine of the new citizen Soldiers were happy to receive their citizenship. “I am very happy today because I had a lot of problems becoming a U.S. citizen,” said Spc. Lee, Jun of the 302nd. “I especially want to thank my commander because she helped me a lot with this process.” “I set this as my goal a long time ago; it took most of 10 years for me to achieve this today,” said Spc. Jeong, Joon, Headquarters Company, 29th Infantry. “This is a big step for me today. It was a lot of paper work, so my parents are happy for me today.” “These are nine Soldiers already supporting and defending the constitution of the U.S., so today is important because they became citizens of the United States.,” said Col. Christopher Queen, commander, Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 1st Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division. “If you listen to the oath they took, they signed up today to continue their support and defend their nation, so it is truly a great ceremony.” Not only is the ceremony unusual for Camp Casey, it is unusual for the Army. “Five years ago it was a challenge not only to pass the test but get to Seoul in order to go through the process,”

Queen said. “Now, we are getting the benefit of the CIS bringing the ceremony to us, and this is really benefiting the Soldiers, so today I think we are really seeing how it benefits the 2nd Infantry Division,” “This just shows all of us we can be proud of America because it is the place to be,” said James Richardson, deputy garrison commander, Camp Casey. “Just looking at the quality of the individuals, I think it is going to make us a better nation.”

New United States Soldier Citizens Lautita Chan Awumee Ferdinard Jeong Joon Maynor Palacios Jun Ho Lee Ronelle Williams Miguel Oconnor Rody Manzano Ariana Garay

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Camp Casey Redesignation Ceremony The Camp Casey Redesignation Ceremony will be held at the Primo’s courtyard March 21 at 10 a.m. Easter Extravaganza The Camp Casey Easter Extravaganza will be held in the Casey Theater April 8. For more information call: 730-6987. Mitchell’s Club St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Celebrate St. Patty’s Day at Mitchell’s March 17 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Play “Make a Deal with the Leprechaun.” Buffet will include: corned beef and cabbage, beef brisket, Irish stew, mashed potatoes with roasted garlic, cheddar biscuit, ice tea, lemonade or fountain drink for $12.95. No Fear Act and Diversity Training There will be No Fear Act class at Camp Casey today from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Casey CAC. Diverstiy Training classes will be held at Camp Casey April 6 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Casey CAC. For more information call: 7327120.

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The Dongducheon High School Marching Band provides a brief parade to kick-off Camp Casey’s Mardi Gras celebration March 10.

Soldiers revel on Fat Tuesday By Jim Cunningham Area I Public Affairs

Power Outage at Camp Mobile and Camp Castle A power outage is scheduled March 19 through 20 for Camp Mobile building 2750 Camp Castle buildings 2922, 5154, 2977 and 2832. Power outage at Camp Hovey will be March 21 through 23 and will be for buildings: 3460, 3601, 3512, 3505, 3534,3810, 3468, 3688, 3415, 3816, 3820, 3704, 3435, 4110 and 4367. Power outage starts at 8:30 a.m. and will last for one hour. Red Cross Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon The Red Cross will hold its Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon March 23 at 11:30 a.m. at the Warrior’s Club on Camp Casey. For more information call: 730-3184.

CAMP CASEY—In spite of freezing winds, blowing sleet and snow, Warriors celebrated Mardi Gras on Camp Casey March 10. A high school marching band, Korean folk dancers, jazz bands and a parade of floats kicked off the revelry. Morale, Welfare and Recreation and Army, Air Force Exchange Service provided the food and drink along with several other organizations that lent support. “We looked at the ice, snow and rain coming down, so we reverted to our plan ‘B’ and set things in motion,” said Command Sgt. Major Ricky Rose, command sergeant major, Camp Casey. “The idea to have a Mardi gras

and Camp Stanley came together to do something for the Soldiers.” Many organizations came together to support the idea of having a Mardi Gras celebration on Camp Casey. “It was a matter of getting out and making people feel they were a part of Mardi Gras,” Rose said. “Giving everybody the intent of what we were doing and convincing them to pull together in the Casey community made the celebration a success.” “Planting that seed and motivating people in that way gave us the horsepower to convince all the groups to come together and do something for the Soldiers.”

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Echo 1-43 holds Missile Competition

Gateway Lounge Renovation to Begin Renovation work will begin on the Gateway Lounge April 1 and continue for 120 days. The Java Cafe, Primo’s, and Reggie’s Express counter will remain open with current operating hours.

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CAMP CASEY - Echo Battery 1-43 Air and Missile Defense Battalion conducted a Stinger Missile Competition Feb. 26 through March 2 on Camp Casey. The competition was used to identify and rank order its 24 Avenger teams. The competition was the culmination of nearly a month of training and evaluation of both Avenger and Sentinel military occupational specialty proficiency tasks as well as many physically demanding events. The week began with an obstacle course competition. Staff Sgt. John Gibbons and Pfc. Jackson Manivanh, who also won the crew competition, won the rigorous and challenging course. Later that afternoon, the Soldiers were tested on visual aircraft and armored vehicle recognition. “The testing is of overwhelming importance to both the Avenger

Camp Casey Special Cooking Class The Camp Casey Special Cooking Class with Habib will begin April 13 at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Camp Casey Pear Blossom Cottage. For more information call: 732-6869. Annual Battalion CLFX The 176th finance Battalion will be participating in a semiannual battalion CLFX April 17-20. Your local Finance Offices will be at minimum staffing during this period.

celebration was all Col. Hodges’s vision,” Rose said. “One day we picked up a paper and saw that Yongsan was doing Mardi Gras and we said ‘why was Camp Casey not doing anything?’” Planning began a month prior to March 10 to give the Soldiers a taste of Mardi Gras, according to Rose. “We wanted to have the celebration in the month of February, but there was not enough time. We found the earliest possible date on the calendar when the Soldiers would be on Camp Casey so we could put on a show that would be all encompassing,” Rose said. “The community, the Shoppette the Snack Bar and all their people, the friends of Camp Casey, the brigades, everybody including Camp Red Cloud

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Pvt. Jacob Wright swings from a rope on the obstacle course during training.

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Missile and Sentinel Soldiers,” said 1st Lt. Galen Terry, battery e x e c u t i v e o ff i c e r. “ I t provides an excellent assessment of the Soldier’s ability to protect his or her defended assets and is a great teaching tool so that everyone knows what they need to work on.” Crews were also tested on marksmanship training on both the M-9 pistol and M16 rifle. Soldiers qualified on their assigned weapon and all Soldiers in the Stinger Missile competition zeroed on the M-16. Soldiers not on

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“The testing is of o v e r w h e l m i n g importance to both the Avenger and Sentinel Soldiers, it provides an excellent assessment of the Soldier’s ability to protect his or her defended assets and is a great teaching tool so that everyone knows what they need to work on.” 1Lt. Galen TTerry erry erry,, executive officer

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the firing line were concurrently training on the Av e n g e r g u n n e r y s k i l l s tasks, which is vital for Soldiers being able to build team competence and confidence. The weapons range also was the foundation for the battery biathlon; this event consisted of a 6-mile ruckmarch over grueling hills followed directly by M-16 rifle qualification. This y e a r ’s e v e n t w a s m u c h more difficult than previous because the route was changed to incorporate two

enormous and physically demanding hills. At the conclusion of the ruck-march, each team was inspected with the 35-pound packing list with points being assessed with the last t e a m m e m b e r ’s r u c k - m a r c h t i m e , w i t h deductions for missing items from the packing list. The biathlon was a complete success because all competitors completed the event with 100 percent of the battery qualified on their assigned weapon. The competition was a great team-building event and increased wartime effectiveness through conducting physically and mentally demanding tasks. “The Soldiers were highly motivated,” said Battery 1st Sgt. Willie Chatman. “This type of ‘in the dirt’ Soldier training is a big shot of adrenaline to the unit.”

Casey ‘Team A’ edges Hovey ‘Team B’ in soccer championship By Jim Cunningham AreaI Public Affairs

CAMP CASEY—The “A” soccer team of Camp Casey won the Indoor Soccer Championship March 11 by defeating Camp Hovey Team “B” by a score of 3-2. Both teams will represent Warrior Country in the 2007 EighthArmy Indoor Soccer Championship April 18 – 21 at Camp Humphreys in Pyeongtaek. “We are choosing two teams to send forward to the Eighth Army Indoor Soccer Championship,” said Henri LeBorgne, Area I sports director. “The teams that played in the post level championship today are from Camp Hovey, Camp Casey, Camp Stanley and a team from Camp Red Cloud.” More soccer tourneys are in the planning stages, according to LeBorgne. “We will have seven on seven soccer hopefully as soon as the weather breaks into Spring,” LeBorgne said, “sometime at the end ofApril or beginning of May.”

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Scoring was often and close during the first game of the Indoor Soccer Championship. The first game between Casey Team A and Hovey Team B saw fast action and low scores, Casey Team A edged out Hovey Team B, 3-2.

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New mail terminal opens at Incheon By Sgt. Lee Yang-won Area II Public Affairs

INCHEON — The Joint Military Mail Terminal started mail service March 9 from a newly constructed facility at Incheon International Airport. Officials said the move will speed mail delivery to all U.S. Forces Korea members. “I don’t think that there is a person today that will not benefit from the inhale and exhale of the products that will go through this facility,” said 8th U.S. Army Commanding General, Lt. Gen. David P. Valcourt. Valcourt said the new facility will be important. “This building will influence each and every one of us,” he said. Valcourt spoke to more than 200 people at the Joint Military Mail Terminal’s grand opening ceremony. He said he was satisfied to see a much more efficient facility that will benefit servicemembers, civilians and family members. “The opening of the facility will have a tremendous impact on the morale of both the members receiving the mail, as well as, those whose mission is to handle and deliver it,” he said.

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Eighth U.S. Army Commander Lt. Gen. David P. Valcourt prepares to unload the first mail to be processed at the new Incheon International Airport Military Mail Terminal at the grand opening ceremony March 9. The mail terminal was formerly Airport to Gimpo for sorting and better system in place,” said Area II located at Gimpo Airport. Until 2002, distribution. The new facility will allow Commander Col. Ron Stephens. Gimpo was the international airport for mail to be sorted earlier. He said he expects the new facility serving Seoul. Since then, mail has “Hopefully the new terminal is going will help community members. come through Incheon International to give us the opportunity to have a “It will speed the mail up,” he said.

Area II commemorates Women’s History Month By David McNally Area II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — More than 150 community members gathered to honor the contributions of women at the Area II National Women’s History Month commemoration at the Main Post Club March 7. “Women hold a special place in our hearts,” said Mistress of Ceremony Patricia McCaa. “Not only do they provide us with the gift of life, but they provide us with lessons and care, and they have enabled generations of children to embrace the opportunities of our great land.” McCaa said National Women’s History Month grew out of an effort to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of women in American history. “In 1987, the Women’s History Project petitioned Congress to expand the celebration to the entire month of March,” she said. The Area II event, hosted by the 501st Military Intelligence Brigade, offered a salute to women and their role in society. Through songs, poetry and a multimedia slide show, event organizers honored women. Guest speaker Brig. Gen. Mary A. Legere told the crowd there are very few groups of Americans that have not endured some major struggle to gain liberty. “We celebrate these things to recognize those Americans who work hard to ensure that our country lives up to the brilliant ideal we extol in our common doctrine,” she said. Legere quoted from the Declaration of

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Sabrina Sewell reads a poem March 7 during the Area II National Women's History Month commemoration. Independence, calling it the “vision statement” for our country. “These ideals are important to us,” she said. “It is generations of Americans, from all of these groups who have struggled, who hold us responsible for achieving that vision.” Legere detailed the history of the women’s movement in America and how many years it took

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2007 Y outh Summer Hire Youth program set to begin Area II Public Affairs YONGSAN GARRISON — The Area II Civilian Personnel Advisory Center announced session dates for the 2007 Youth Summer Hire Program. The college student's session will be May 14Aug. 17. There will be two sessions for high school students, June 25-July 20 and July 23-Aug. 17. High school students may work one session only. The pay will be $5 per hour. The program introduces eligible Area II family members to federal employment and also provides commanders and managers with additional resources. Participating college or high school students must be military or civilian family members living in Area II and be eligible for Status of Forces Agreement support. They must also have a valid Social Security number. The registration deadline is April 19. Applications will be accepted from eligible family members of Department of Defense sponsors. Applications are available at the Seoul American High School, the Army Community Service Employment Readiness office and the Area II CPAC. A detailed job announcement, application forms and other information are available at http://cpocw w w. k o r e a . a r m y. m i l / c h r a / A r e a I I / summer_hires.htm.

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NEO Warden Training Area II Noncombatant Evacuation Operations training will be presented April 10. To receive certification, new NEO wardens and representatives must attend 9-11:30 a.m. All NEO wardens and representatives must attend 1 - 4 p.m. For information, call 738-5013. Umpire Clinic Softball and Baseball umpires are needed at Yongsan Garrison and K-16 for the upcoming season. There will be a Baseball Umpire Clinic 2-5 p.m. Saturday and a Softball Umpire Clinic 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday at the 1st Replacement Center, Bldg. 4034 both days. For information, call 738-3127, or 738-8608. Score keepers are also needed. Spouses’ Club “Luck O’ the Irish” Bingo and luncheon 11:30 a.m. –1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Dragon Hill Lodge Naija Ballroom. Cost is $14.25. For information, call 6355-5448 or 63555488. USO information „Virtues Volunteers needed: Teach English to Korean school children two Saturdays each month. Sign up as a volunteer today. „The USO can make your unit party that much more special by providing you with USO giveaways. „ USO Canteen Specials – for $1 active-duty service members can have the USO Canteen special March 26. Anger Management Workshop Growling Grizzlies Anger Management Skill Building Workshop 6-7:30 p.m. March 29. Kids in Grades 3-5 will focus on healthy anger and how to use coping skills through activities and discussion. For information, call 7388861. LandWarNet Training The 2007 8th U.S. Army LandWarNet Training Conference will be held 8 a.m.-5 p.m., April 17-19 at the Multipurpose Training Facility. For information, call 723-4824. Finance Unit to Train The 176th Finance Battalion will be participating in an exercise April 1720. The Finance Office will be at minimum staffing. American Forces’ Spouses’ Club The club will present “The Basic Black Dress” for the April luncheon 11:30 a.m. April 17 at the Dragon Hill Lodge Naija Ballroom. Show how you wear a basic black dress; you may win a prize. RSVP your reservation to [email protected] Area II Web Site For more community notes, news and information, visit the Area II Web site at http://area2.korea.army.mil.

Department of Defense Education Activity school officials from across the Pacific region met March 8 at the Dragon Hill Lodge.

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Pacific-wide school superintendents meet By Cpl. Jung Jae-hoon Area II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — Department of Defense Education Activity school superintendents from across the Pacific region gathered in Yongsan to discuss education matters March 8 at the Dragon Hill Lodge. Superintendents manage DoDEA schools and supervise the whole educational process. The Pacific region consists of Guam, Okinawa, Japan and the Republic of Korea. Superintendents and assistants attended the meeting. “We discussed school-year management, educational programs, budget operations and basically general education issues around the Pacific region,” said Korea District Superintendent Charles Toth. “We needed to

update our operations in order to cooperate with each other.” The group discussed a variety of topics with the theme “how can we better educate our students.” “In this meeting we will be focusing on Mathematics in Korea DoDEA schools,” said Assistant Superintendent of the Korea DoDEA schools Peter Grenier. “Teachers from Seoul American Middle school gave a presentation during the meeting.” Grenier said by sharing information about teaching curriculums they can all teach students in a better way. “DoDEA Director Joe Tafoye was here in Korea to look over schools in Yongsan, Osan, Camp Humphreys and Taegu,” Toth said. “The visit and meeting today are about educational support.”

Employees master ‘Lean Six Sigma’ By Cpl. Jung Jae-hoon

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Todd Knowlton gives a presentation March 5 at the Multipurpose Training Facility More than 50 Area II employees attended a town hall style event to learn new business practices.

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YONGSAN GARRISON — More than 50 Area II employees learned about a business improvement program called “Lean Six Sigma” March 5 at the Multipurpose Training Facility. Lean Six Sigma is a program designed to better support and sustain and enhance the well-being of military communities. “The reason we need a new program is simple, we need to aim for 100-percent quality,” said Installation Management Command-Korea LSS Black Belt Todd Knowlton. “We must ensure we remain ready and relevant and support continuous improvement to better support the community.” Lean Six Sigma integrates two approaches for improving process performance. First, Lean focuses on increasing efficiency and reducing cycle time through the elimination of waste. Second, Six Sigma focuses on improving quality through the elimination of defects and errors in business processes. “Together Lean and Six Sigma are

powerful tools for transforming organizations and improving quality.” Knowlton said. “The benefits of doing LSS are enormous. Customers will be more satisfied and the workforce will have higher morale because services are delivered more efficiently and effectively.” Knowlton also said it will save money because it enables them to deliver more with less while not sacrificing quality. “It all comes down to this, by doing LSS we can make sure that our

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Soldiers, civilians and family members are receiving quality services commensurate with those they have pledged to defend,” Knowlton said. Every Employee was asked to be a part of LSS as a team member, resource manager or green, black, master black belts and participate on the project. “Everybody has to cooperate with each other in order for this to work,” said Area II Commander Col. Ron Stephens. “This cannot be accomplished by the leadership alone.”

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Local students perform ‘Rumpelstiltskin’ By Pfc. Kim Sang-wook Area II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — The children auditioned, rehearsed and worked long hours all with the goal of presenting a successful theater production. When the curtain went up Saturday on the Yongsan Child and Youth Service’s production of “Rumpelstiltskin,” the talent and hard work apparently came together for two successful shows. The young actors and actresses presented two performances at the Seoul American High School auditorium. More than 130 students auditioned for the opportunity to perform. Organizers selected 62 students, from kindergarten to high school to participate in the play. The Montana-based Missoula Children’s Theater group travels to Yongsan each year to provide scenery, costumes, props, makeup and lighting - everything needed for a play, except for a cast. “This is the fifth time for them to visit Yongsan,” said Child Youth Services School Liaison Officer Eskeletha Dorsey. “Each year they come and bring a different story.” This year’s presentation was the story of a funny trickster dwarf from a fairy tale of the same name that originated in Germany. It is one of the tales from Grimm Brothers collection. “The children were very excited and motivated to have an opportunity to be in a live production,” Dorsey

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Above: March 5 auditions brings out more than 130 aspiring actors and actresses. Two Missoula Children’s Theater directors whipped the students into shape during five days of rehearsal. Left: Students from kindergarten to high school try out for the play, “Rumpelstiltskin.” Saturday, 62 local students gave two performances at Seoul American High School auditorium.

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Above: Brig. Gen. Mary A. Legere gives the keynote address March 7 at the Area II Women’s History Month commemoration at the Main Post Club. Right: Spc. Felisha Grissett sings an a cappella performance at the event.

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for society to change. Women did not have rights to own property, participate in commerce or even to vote. “From the beginning, these concepts of liberty and equality, they were great concepts, but it wasn’t the reality for women,” Legere said. Legere said the struggle for equality took a long time. “It was one issue at a time,” she said. “It wasn’t something where you woke up and said, ‘You know what? Our daughters are as worthy of these rights as our sons.’”

from Page 9 The theme for this year’s event was “Generations of Women Moving History Forward.” “It was an appropriate and uplifting event,” said Area II Command Sgt. Maj. Diane Foster. “The songs and poetry show the amazing talent we have in our military community, and Brigadier General Legere had an excellent message.” Legere is the United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command Deputy C2 and U.S. Forces Korea J2.

Rumpelstiltskin said. “They had five days to learn the music, lines and do extra jobs.” Dorsey said it was a tough week for the aspiring actors. The rehearsals were last week -- every day after school. “It’s just another one of the things CYS tries to provide for the children once a year,” said Dorsey. “The kids really seem to love it and the adults really support it.” All of the children shouted, “I commit to Rumpelstilskin,” before being auditioned. To get an opportunity to go on stage the children had to be capable

from Page 11 of projecting a “large” voice, big motions and of showing respect to the play. Parents also gathered along to see their kids performing. “I think it is a good opportunity to learn,” said parent Traci Gresser. Dorsey said she looks forward to having the Missoula group back around the same time next year. “I think the whole community is excited about having them return,” she said. “Each year we’ve done this, the number of children auditioning gets more and more, and I think that’s a good indication on just how much the kids love it.”

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Increased Awareness Will Improve Brain-Injury Treatment, Officials Say By Sgt. Sara Wood American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON – Traumatic brain injury, the signature wound of a conflict punctuated by daily bomb attacks on coalition forces and Iraqi civilians, is receiving increased emphasis from Defense Department leaders and the military medical community. DoD has made great strides in treating severe traumatic brain injuries - those with obvious symptoms like open head trauma or loss of consciousness - but the challenge lies in better identifying and treating mild brain injury, two top officials in the DoD health care community said. These mild injuries, which can be caused by repeated concussions or indirect exposure to a bomb blast, are hard to diagnose because Soldiers may not recognize their own symptoms, and screening tests can’t always capture the full range of possible symptoms. Treatment of traumatic brain injury is an emerging field, because the use of improvised explosive devices is greater in this conflict than it has been in any other, said Dr. William Winkenwerder Jr., assistant secretary of defense for health affairs. In late 2006, DoD implemented a thorough screening process, based on one used for professional athletes, for Soldiers and Marines who suffer head injuries. The post-deployment health assessment all service members must go through also includes questions about mental and psychological symptoms, Winkenwerder said. Even

with these processes in place, not all service members who suffer from mild traumatic brain injury are identified, he acknowledged. “Everyone’s antenna are raised at this point about the need to look for the subtle cases - those who might not have been right immediately in a blast zone, but could have been near, or that they might have experienced this kind of event two or three times,” Winkenwerder said. “In those cases, they need to be looked at very carefully.” Many cases of mild traumatic brain injury don’t get reported because service members don’t recognize the symptoms or are too embarrassed to admit to problems with memory or other mental functions, said Navy Vice Adm. Donald C. Arthur, surgeon general of the Navy. Arthur said he himself suffered a traumatic brain injury a year and a half ago and was initially embarrassed to talk about the problems he was having as a result. After he underwent basic cognitive tests, he said, medical personnel thought he was fine because they didn’t have a baseline of his mental functioning before his injury to compare. DoD needs to develop tests that will measure service members’ cognitive functions to establish a baseline for comparison when injuries occur, Arthur said. DoD also is refining its screening processes to better identify mild symptoms that are hard to spot, he said, but awareness needs to be increased to help Soldiers recognize their own problems. “We will try to identify all of them that we can using objective tests,” he said. “But we need to be

very open to service members coming to us telling us that they perceive that they have an issue and treating them as if we had diagnosed them, because they may be more sensitive in their knowledge of themselves than we could be with objective tests.” Another thing that can complicate the diagnosis of traumatic brain injuries is the residual effect of injuries that occurred at the same time as the brain trauma or medication that service members may be taking, Arthur said. Post-traumatic stress disorder also can affect mental functioning and may be confused for traumatic brain injury, he said. “It’s important for us to go back and look at what are the components of the brain injury that are left, after the medications, after the combat stress and after the other injuries are cared for,” he said. Recent increased attention on traumatic brain injury is positive, Winkenwerder said, because it teaches service members, commanders and medical personnel that subtle brain trauma is something that needs to be taken seriously and treated. DoD, in partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs, is a leader in traumatic brain injury research, spending about $14 million so far in the area, he said. DoD is looking at enhancing that research effort in hopes of learning as much as possible quickly and applying that knowledge in the field, he said. “We’re never satisfied,” he said. “We do not believe at any one point in time that we’ve reached the best. It’s a continual striving, and as we learn and deal with new situations, new circumstances... it’s our obligation to respond and to learn and to get better.”

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Alpha Dog (R) 8:30 p.m.

Stomp The Yard (PG13) 8:30 p.m.

Wild Hogs (PG13) 8:30 p.m.

Wild Hogs (PG13) 7:30 p.m.

Stomp The Yard (PG13) 7:30 p.m.

Freedom Writers (PG13) 7:30 p.m.

Stomp The Yard (PG13) 7:30 p.m.

Stomp The Yard (PG13) 7 p.m.

The Number 23 (R) 7 p.m.

The Number 23 (R) 7 p.m.

Freedom Writers (PG13) 7 p.m.

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Wild Hogs (PG13) 9 p.m. Stomp The Yard (PG13) 7 p.m.

Wild Hogs (PG13) 9 p.m. Wild Hogs (PG13) 7 p.m. Alpha Dog (R) 9:30 p.m.

Wild Hogs (PG13) 9 p.m. Stomp The Yard (PG13) 7 p.m. Primeval (R) 8:30 p.m.

Freedom Writers (PG13) 9 p.m. Freedom Writers (PG13) 7 p.m. No Show

Freedom Writers (PG13) 9 p.m. Wild Hogs (PG13) 7 p.m. No Show

The Queen (PG13) 9 p.m. Stomp The Yard (PG13) 7 p.m. No Show

The Queen (PG13) 9 p.m. Freedom Writers (PG13) 7 p.m. Stomp The Yard (PG13) 8 p.m.

Night at the Museum

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Freedom Writers — Based on actual diary accounts of several teenagers following the LA riots, “Freedom Writers” is the story of an idealistic teacher’s attempts to make a difference in the lives of her at-risk students. Located in gang-ravaged Long Beach, .California, Woodrow Wilson High is a hotbed of violence due to a voluntary integration program which brings Black, Latino, Asian, and White students together. Rather than having the desired effect of creating healthy diversity, this program breeds constant war between all parties involved, the result being daily gun shots, constant racial slurs, and gang violence.

Alpha Dog — Johnny is a Los Angeles drug dealer. He comes from a good family, owns his home, several cars and enjoys partying with his friends. Johnny is 19. When his friend Jake welches on a debt, Johnny and his boys kidnap Jake’s 15-year-old brother Butch and hold him as a marker. Even though Butch has numerous chances to escape, he doesn’t. He’s enjoying partying with them, losing his virginity and having a good time until something goes horribly wrong.

Wild Hogs — A group of middleaged friends decide to rev up their routine suburban lives with a freewheeling motorcycle trip. Taking a long dreamed-of breather from their stressful jobs and family responsibilities, they can’t wait to feel the freedom of the open road. When this mis-matched foursome - who have grown far more used to the couch than the saddle - set out for this once-in-a-lifetime experience, they encounter a world that holds far more than they ever bargained for. The trip begins to challenge their wits and their luck, especially during a chance run-in with the Del Fuegos, a real-life biker gang who are less than amused with their novice approach. As they go looking for adventure, they soon find that they’ve embarked on a journey they will never forget.

300 (R) 9:30 p.m. Stomp The Yard (PG13) 9 p.m. Stomp The Yard (PG13) 9 p.m.

Apocalypto (R) 6:45 p.m. 300 (R) 9:30 p.m. Alpha Dog (R) 8 p.m. Stomp The Yard (PG13) 7 p.m.

300 (R) 8 p.m. Charlotte’s Web (G) 6:30 p.m.

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Happily N’ Ever After

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Happily N’ Ever After

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Norbit (PG13) 6:45 p.m. 300 (R) 9:30 p.m. Stomp The Yard (PG13) 9 p.m. Freedom Writers (PG13) 7 p.m. 300 (R) 8:45 p.m. Charlotte’s Web (G) 6:30 p.m.

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300 — Based on the epic graphic novel by Frank Miller, 300 is a ferocious retelling of the ancient Battle of Thermopylae in which King Leonidas (Gerard Butler) and 300 Spartans fought to the death against Xerxes and his massive Persian army. Facing insurmountable odds, their valor and sacrifice inspire all of Greece to unite against their Persian enemy, drawing a line in the sand for democracy. The film brings Miller's (Sin City) acclaimed graphic novel to life by combining live action with virtual backgrounds that capture his distinct vision of this ancient historic tale.

Stomp The Yard — DJ, is troubled youth from Los Angeles attending the historically black Truth University in Atlanta, Georgia. When adapting to his new environment proves difficult, DJ finds solace in joining a struggling fraternity where he begins implementing his street-style dance moves in an attempt to help the step team win the coveted National Step Show Championship. Before long DJ becomes the competing fraternity’s main rival, while trying to pursue his new love interest, deal with his own troubled past and learn the true meanings of brotherhood and Fraternity along the way.

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Norbit (PG13) 7 p.m. No Show 300 (R) 9 p.m.

Primeval (R) 7 p.m. 300 (R) 7 p.m. Primeval (R) 7 p.m.

Freedom Writers (PG13) 7 p.m. Children Of Men (R) 6 p.m. Alpha Dog (R) 6 p.m.

Freedom Writers (PG13) 7 p.m. Children Of Men (R) 6 p.m. Alpha Dog (R) 6 p.m.

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Stomp The Yard (PG13) 7 p.m. Apocalypto (R) 6 p.m. Alpha Dog (R) 6 p.m.

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Project a positive self image By CH (Maj.) Andrew Choi Deputy Division Chaplain, 2nd Infantry Division

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ho are you? How do you or others look at yourself? It is an important question. More importantly, we need to have a good picture of ourselves for good self-esteem. In order for you to have good self-esteem, you must understand what human beings are. “A human being is a tension-filled unity capable of various possibilities, divine and demonic.” Tension-filled and capable of various possibilities, divine and demonic! What does it mean? How can one in the same person be as much of an angel as he is a demon? The Holy Scripture, Genesis, proves that “a human being is a tension-filled unity capable of various possibilities, divine and demonic.” Here is a definition of a human being that we can obtain in the reflection of Genesis 1:26-31. This phrase has a myriad of possibilities and shows us that we have responsibility over our own life. It means ‘No human being is born evil; no human being is born as an angel.’

Michelangelo, the excellent sculptor and artist during the Age of the Renaissance, wanted to draw a saint. It took him a long time to find a proper model person. When he found a model of a saint, he was so happy and painted a very impressive picture of the saint. Much later on in his life, Michelangelo wanted to depict an insane and depraved person in one of his canvasses. He again searched for a model. He found one person who fit the description of a decrepit wretch very well. He was very glad that he found a good model and asked the person who he was. When the man answered who he was, Michelangelo was so shocked. The model he found to draw the insane person was the same person he painted as the ideal saint. Remember that you can become either a saint in the future, as the angelic being in Michelangelo’s painting or you can become the demonic downtrodden ugly wretch of Michelangelo’s other painting. You have the potential to go either way.

David, “Who Am I, Lord”, asked one of the fundamental questions of life? “Who am I?” and that is the most important question for us. David continues, “What is man that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care for him? You made me a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned me with glory and honor. You made me ruler over the works of Your Hands. You put everything under my leadership; all flocks and herds.” God has created every human being according to His image. God’s dignity, His holiness and His essence of love remain within you! Because God made us according to His image, we should not be bound by a negative and demeaning self-portrait. We should be free from that negativity. In order for us to have good self-esteem, we must understand what human beings are. “A human being is a tension-filled unity capable of various possibilities, divine and demonic.”

Area I Worship Services Catholic Catholic Mass Sunday

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

Protestant Protestant Sunday

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Camp Casey Stone Chapel,

Korean Services Sunday

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

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Latter Day Saints Sunday

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Camp Casey Memorial Chapel, Stanley Chapel Camp Casey Chapel Camp Casey Crusader Chapel

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“Now we are trying to back up and put the outdoor games back in so that the children that came out to celebrate with us will have some additional games to play,” Rose said. “The whole idea is to give everyone a little something that they all can get involved in. That is why we have the dominoes, spades, c h i l d r e n ’s g a m e s , m u s i c i a n s , different shows, the food court; we have all the ingredients of what I call a great event.” Plans for late night partying were made to include transportation. “We are trying to go even later than we normally do,” Rose said. “We are going outside of curfew, but we have the buses and everything later on so that they go from installation to installation so that there are no curfew violations.” The celebration featured many events and cultures that are not traditional to Mardi gras. “We reached out to the entire community, which is why we have Philippine food, Korean food, events reflecting a melting pot of cultures, because that is what America is all about.” “We put these things together under the theme of Mardi gras, but that is just a theme,” Rose said. “It is not necessarily representative of New Orleans.” “That is what this is all about, people coming together to help each other and provide for the Soldiers, said Rose.”

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Korean folk dancers and performers march in the Mardi Gras parade to kick-off the festivities. This group is Salmunori from Seoul.

The Dongducheon High School Marching Band gave a brief standing Concert during festivities.

Many decided to come in traditional New Orleans style Mardi Gras costumes. This lady helped serve Filipino food at the food court.

Members of the 2nd Infantry Division Band perform early jazz favorites in classic New Orleans style during the festivities.

This modern dance group performs for many events at Camp Casey and other camps on the Peninsula. They performed three brief modern dance numbers during festivities.

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MWR St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

CYS Transition Workshop Offered Transitioning of children from one school to another during PCS moves are difficult. The School Liaison and School Transition Office is there to help with Transition Workshops.The Transition Workshops will assist military families with school transition issues. It will identify barriers to the academic success of Army family members (primary and secondary education and develop solutions), promote parent involvement by Army parents of school age children in their student’s education, and development. For more information on the School Liaison Program, contact your local CYS office.

MWR will be hosting St. Patrick’s day parties in each Area. Mitchell’s on Camp Red Cloud will be hosting “Make A Deal With The Leprechaun.” Doors open at 5 p.m. Contests include Best Leprechaun Impersonation, Irish Green Costume and Irish Jig Contest. Over $3,000 in cash and prizes will be given away. Yongsan’s Main Post Club will feature a St. Patrick’s Day Bash/BOSS AllNighter. The Uptown Lounge will be open from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., while The Underground doors open at 10 p.m. Free food and bar drinks will be available. Camp Humphreys will be awarding 40 different people a “Value Book” worth more than $300 in savings on food, bowling, golf, swimming and other MWR services. Camp Walker’s Hilltop Club will begin the party at 10 p.m. Become a contestant in the “Pot O’ Gold Take It or Leave It Contest” for a chance to win hundreds in cash and prizes. Free Irish Stew and a Mashed Potato Bar offer traditional Irish fare.

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Half and Full Marathon The 2007 Eighth Army Half and Full Marathon is scheduled to take place April 28 at Camp Casey’s Hanson Field House. Awards will be presented to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each Men’s and Women’s category. Registration runs from 6:30 - 7:30 a.m. The race will kick off at 8 a.m., following a course briefing. Course maps are available in advance from the Camp Casey Sports Office which may be reached at DSN 730-2322. For more information, contact your local MWR Sports Office or the Korea Region Sports Director at DSN 725-5064.

Looking For Work Family Child Care provides work and life options for individuals residing onpost looking to earn an income while staying home. Individuals living in onpost quarters are authorized to care for up to 6 children (including their own). The FCC program offers free training, monetary subsidies, a lending closet and technical and morale support. For more information on how to become a Family Child Care provider, please contact your local ACS office or DSN 725-3205.

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Twenty-two contestants competed in the 8th Army Chess Championship, March 10 and 11. This was a non-sanctioned tournament, played under Swiss Rules. Each player, upon completion of the tournament, received a numerical ranking. The soldiers can use this ranking to apply for a space on the All Army Chess Team. Any Soldier wishing to apply for the Army Chess team can do so by going to www.armymwr.com and clicking on Recreation. The top soldier player of the tournament

was Staff Sgt. Valemy Yankymenko from Camp Humphreys.(above) Competitors pose with MWR staff members for a group photo after the tournament..(left)Spc. Hien Robinson, HHSC, 532 Military Intelligence Battalion ,Yongsan Garrison was one of the participates in the contest. She didn’t place in the tournament, but she was the first female soldier to participate in this event. (right) Chess competitors plan out strategies to take out their opponent during the competition.

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Cold Steel – Cold Hard Results: Air Defenders Conduct Mission Rehearsal Exercise By Capt. Bryan Phillips Charlie Battery 1-43 AMD

Osan Air Base – Charlie Battery 1-43 Air and Missile Defense Battalion, 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade successfully completed its Mission Rehearsal Exercise here on March 2. “The MRE brought together the entirety of the battalion’s combat capability and allowed each fire unit to use its robust firepower and communications capability,” said Maj. Neil Myers, exercise observer/ controller. Charlie Battery was mobilized on Osan Air Base and evaluated by the 35th ADA Brigade staff on its ability to assume Tactical Ballistic Missile battle stations. During the 10 day exercise the battery validated its mission to provide freedom of maneuver to 51st U.S. Air Force Fighter Wing by engaging and destroying multiple volleys of simulated enemy Tactical Ballistic Missiles. The battery did this while reacting to multiple force on force attacks, mortar attacks and persistent chemical agents. Spc. Tnelda Sumter proved how vital Nuclear, Biological and Chemical personnel are to a wartime mission by ensuring the proper use of an array of chemical detectors while responding to chemical attack. “She also trained and led the Operational Decontamination team that had previously never

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Air Defenders of Charlie Battery1-43 Air and Missile Defense Battalion, 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade apprehend OPFOR “the bad guys” during a Mission Rehearsal Exercise at Osan Air Base on March 2.

executed a no-notice decontamination” said Sgt. 1st Class Peter Park, who evaluated the event. During a simulated indirect fire attack on the TACSITE, Sgt. Christopher Hernandez took charge of casualty triage in the absence of a medic and saved six Soldiers who were wounded during a mortar attack. “This unit’s ability to respond to medical emergencies was outstanding,” said 35th ADA

Brigade Surgeon, Capt. Tiy Cash. Pfc. Travis Honea who, with the use of only one arm, treated 1st Lt. Brian Harris for a shrapnel wound, demonstrated a sense motivation and dedication that proved infectious throughout the duration of the exercise. The Soldiers of C Battery 1-43 ADA proved themselves more than capable of reacting to any unscripted real world situation with dedication and intensity.

TSAK helps Soldiers to be trained, ready ready,, in the fight By F. Neil Neeley Area III Public Affairs

CAMP HUMPHREYS – When a unit needs to train up individual soldiering skills and get ready to be in the fight, chances are that the Humphreys Training Support Activity Korea has the facilities or equipment to get the job done right. Most Soldiers only think of the

outdoor range when they think of TSAK, but there’s much more. “We’re here to support units and soldier’s training by providing Training Aids, Devices, Simulators, Simulations, and Range Operations,” said Yon Vanest, Training Specialist, Camp Humphreys TSAK. “Under our motto, ‘Providing Tools to win,’ TSAK personnel always do their best to

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Kang Chan-chun (r) issues training equipment to Pfc. Jason Ybarra, HSC, 602nd ASB.

support soldiers and their training mission.” Vanest explains that her facility has many training related materials to support soldiers training such as Laser Marksmanship Training System; Simulator Manikin ; Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System; Truck Driving Simulator; Training Improvised Explosive Device; Artillery Machine Gun, Noise Gun, and an Engagement Skills Trainer Facility for qualification of weapons. The Truck Driver Trainer is used for training drivers and re-enforcing driver safety skills by replicating typical and emergency driving conditions and situations for general Tactical Vehicle (M915, M932), Medium Tactical Vehicle and Heavy Tactical Vehicles. “This trainer is available with 77 different scenarios to include hills, trees, buildings, traffic, city streets, rural roads, and freeways,” explained Vanest. “We also have an Engagement Skills Trainer that provides an indoor, simulated training facility for Marksmanship, Collective, and Shoot/ Don’t Shoot,” said Vannest. “There are

variety scenarios for Fire Team Offensive/Defensive Operations, Marksmanship Skills Trainer, Military Shoot-Don’t Shoot Situations, and approximately 180 other different scenarios.” According to Vanest, use of TSAK simulators improves Soldier’s skills and conserves training related dollars needed for other training materials and military personnel systems. “TSAK personnel are here to provide tools to win,” Vanest added. “We encourage all soldiers to utilize TSAK facilities as much as possible to improve their individual soldier skills,” said Vanest. “I recommend that all Training Officers and NCOICs visit TSAK to learn more about what TSAK has to offer for their unit Soldiers training. Also, we would like Soldiers to utilize TSAK facilities and to practice with different types of simulators.” If your unit needs any assistance scheduling training, please contact Yon Vanest at 754-6096.

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O R I E N TAT I O N SEMINAR SET NOW M A N D a N D TO RY The SOS is scheduled for March 20 at the Community Activity Center, 8 a.m. It is mandatory for spouses to attend prior to receiving a permanent ration control card. Register thru sponsors’ unit, FRG assistance or directly to ACS. Info. 753-8401. IG POSITIONS AVAILABLE 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. TAX ASSISTANCE CENTER NOW OPEN Offering tax assistance, tax preparation, and free e-filing. The Tax Center is located at Camp Humphreys Bldg. S-262, co-located with the Red Cross. Hours are Mon., Tue., Wed. and Fri. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Thur., by Appointment Only, and Sat., 10 a.m. 2 p.m. Call 753-3905 for an appointment and to ensure that you are bringing the required documentation, including W-2s. A mobile tax center will make Wednesday visits to Camps Long and Eagle, appointments required.

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Top DODDS Official visits HAES

By Nancy Turner HAES Information Specialist

CAMP HUMPHREYS – Humphreys American Elem. School had a special visitor, March 8. Dr. Joe Tafoya, director of the Department of Defense Dependent Schools visited

HAES during his visit of DODDS in Korea. During his visit, Tafoya stopped by every classroom to meet the teachers and students of HAES. While in the classrooms, he asked students questions about school and the activities they were participating in. He then answered

questions from students about life and work in the District of Columbia. It was evident during his visit that Tafoya cares about children and their education. DODDS is headquartered in Arlington, VA., adjacent to Washington D.C.

Humphreys’ FFamily amily visits garrison By Bob McElroy Area III Public Affairs

OSAN BAZAAR SET

The Osan Officers’ Spouses’ Club’s Spring Fever Bazaar is scheduled for Saturday, March 31 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the O’Club. Furniture, jewelry, fabric and more. Proceeds are deposited into the OSC’s Welfare Fund in order to donate to the many organizations and charities it supports, including scholarships. Open to all DOD ID/Rations Card holders. info.,visit the OSC’s website: www.osanosc.com. U.S. CITIZENSHIP CLASS SET A class for potential U.S. citizens will be held at ACS, Bldg 311, Mar. 27, from 2-4 p.m. This class will cover immigration visa, application process, citizenship interview and test preparation. Contact Junghee Sung, 7538782,Humphreys/788-4934,Suwon AB.

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Dr. Joe Tafoya, DODDS director, poses with HAES students during his visit March 8.

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Betty Humphreys receives a warm welcome from the staff of the Cheongdam Cultural Center near Camp Humphreys when she visited on Tuesday.

CAMP HUMPHREYS – Betty Humphreys, widow of Chief Warrant Officer 2 Benjamin Humphreys, for whom Camp Humphreys was named, received a warm greeting from the staff at the Cheongdam Cultural Center near Camp Humphreys when she visited on Tuesday. Humphreys, her nephew Bob Humphreys and his wife Ann are visiting Camp Humphreys and were the special guests at the reflagging ceremony on Thursday when US Army Support Activity Area III became US Army Garrison Humphreys. During their visit the Humphreys family toured some local attractions and met with local Pyeongtaek City officials, friends in the community and Soldiers and civilians here.

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Soldier -athlete dedicated to coaching Soldier-athlete By F. Neil Neeley

Branch got involved in coaching as an athlete beginning to age and looking for a way to stay in CAMP HUMPHREYS – It’s exciting to watch the game. “My wife suggested that I start coaching our sixSgt.1st Class Meril Branch, 3rd Military Intelligence Battalion coach the Humphreys Youth Services kids. year old son at football,” Branch said. “At first I was against it. I said to myself, ‘I’m not Branch doesn’t just have his kids run up and down the court, he teaches them technique and actual that old yet.’ But eventually I gave in to it. After that I kind’a got the bug and started coaching every sport.” plays. Branch stresses that sports have It’s amazing to see the youngest to be fun and not just work. shortest kid lay up the ball to the hoop “Although I want my kids to work and actually sink a basket again and so that they learn, I also want them to again. have a good time doing it,” he said. “People volunteer their free time “We always have some kind of fun to coach but don’t teach the young drill, especially with basketball. I don’t kids,” Branch said. “I decided to even think that my kids realize whether teach young kids the basics like how or not they are winning or losing, to dribble, pass and shoot. I don’t because they have such a good time care about the wins and losses, if Branch at practice and in games.” they’re executing what I’m teaching As part of making sports fun, them, I tell them that it’s going to pay Branch never take things so seriously that he’s yelling off in the long run.” Branch added that in the beginning most of these or fussing at the kids. “For the most part, my kids react to me pretty well,” kids couldn’t even reach the rim at all when they Branch said. “If they don’t do what I’m teaching at shot. “I’ve been teaching them how to get the ball practice, I sit them down. If it gets too bad, I’ll tell over the rim and they listened,” Branch said. “I their parents.” Branch loves coaching the kids. told them that ‘if you listen to coach, by the end of “The best part of coaching is watching kids who this season, you’ll be able to do everything that I’m teaching you.’ They listened to me and it’s showing really don’t have any skills in the beginning of the year. But, by the end of the year they are showing the things it and it’s paying off.” Some of the younger kids are picking up the that I’ve taught them. That’s a wonderful experience,” he said with pride. technique better than some of the bigger kids. Branch says that it’s also a good feeling when his There’s stuff that you learn in junior high that players see him around the post and yell “Hey coach!” they are picking up at nine and ten. Branch enthusiastically recommends volunteer I’m really proud of that, he said. Branch has been coaching in Korea for about coaching to other Soldiers. “I would tell them to get involved and volunteer,” three years. “This is my first year with the YS Humphreys he said. “A lot of these kids are in single parent homes Hornets,” Branch said. “I coach basketball, baseball and it’s a good motivational tool and gives them a role model and it’s very rewarding. Although we don’t and football for YS.

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Sgt.1st Class Meril Branch puts two of his team members through a blocking drill. get paid for this, just watching kids light up when you’re teaching them is a beautiful feeling.” Branch has good advice to parents. “I tell them to let the child go to practice but let the coach have the kids during that time,” Branch said. “A lot of parents are controlling and want to get involved. They should just sit back and watch their child’s results and everything will be fine. I tell the parents that it’s not about winning or losing, it’s about your kids learning something.” Besides the personal rewards and the gratitude he receives from parents for giving of his time, Branch has received tangible rewards for coaching as well. “The highlight of my coaching experience was winning Military Volunteer of the Year at Ft. Huachuca,” he said. But, in the end, he’s all about the kids and the positive impact he can make on their young lives.

Area III takes 1st and 3rd in Chess T ournament Tournament

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Cpl. Jeff Kuhlman, 557 MI, (L) picks up his evening “Grab & Go” meal from Spc. Leronte Fanning, 3rd Mi, Red Dragon DFAC food service worker. By F. Neil Neeley Area III Public Affairs

CAMP HUMPHREYS – The “Grab and Go” line at the Red Dragon Inn Dining Facility Zoeckler Station is now open to serve those late night hunger pangs. The Grab and Go window is located on the opposite site of the DFAC next to Building 1290; the hours of Operation are10 p.m.-1 a.m. It is open seven days a week

but is closed the second weekend a month when the DFAC is normally closed. The line is open to all personnel authorized to eat at the DFAC. Civilian Clothes are authorized; meals are free for service members with a meal card and $3.65 for everyone else. A bunch menu is served that includes eggs, toast and cereal as well as selected lunch entrees.

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Valeriy Yakymenko faces off against Gavriel Bartzur in the IMCOM Chess tournament held at Camp Walker March 10-11. By F. Neil Neeley Area III Public Affaris

Camp Walker – Approximately 40 people from all four areas participated in the IMCOM Chess tournament held in Camp Walker CAC, March 10-11. Area III was represented by Camp Humphreys and Camp Long/Eagle

Staff Sgt. Valeriy Yakymenko, B Co 602nd ASB, USAG Humphreys, took 1st place among the military contestants and placed 2nd overall which included civilian players. Warrant Officer 1 Dominique Yuquimpo, 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, placed third in the military category.

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AFN–Daegu presents its first live TV newcast In contengencies AFN Nightly News will be broadcast from Daegu studio By Galen Putnam Area IV Public Affairs

CAMP WALKER Republic of Korea – Viewers who tuned in to the American Forces Network Nightly News broadcast March 9 might have been in for a surprise as Soldiers from the AFN – Daegu Detachment took the reins from their Seoul counterparts to produce the first ever live AFN television newscast aired from Daegu. The live airing was just one step in an ongoing effort to expand AFN Korea’s broadcast capabilities, particularly in case of contingency situations. Following an extensive $1 million renovation and equipment upgrade, the Daegu site can substitute on a moment’s notice for the AFN Korea flagship studio at Yongsan Garrison. “We are the alternate headquarters. Should the balloon go up and all of a sudden Seoul goes out of commission, everything will feed through us,” said Sgt. 1st Class Kevin P. Bell, AFN – Daegu detachment commander. “At that point we would take over as AFN – Korea, which is pretty daunting. The ability for us to take over at any time

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Spc. Richard Slemaker delivers the news while Pfc. Heather Krause operates the camera during a rehearsal Feb. 28 prior to the first ever live AFN Korea Nightly News broadcast produced at the AFN – Daegu studio on Camp Walker. The Daegu Detachment will present more broadcasts in the future. and do a newscast or go live peninsula- cameras and tripods throughout area director, floor director, camera wide is huge.” IV to cover stories. But that is only operator, producer, and more. Besides providing live broadcast the beginning because they still must “This newscast was a first for me capabilities, the extensive upgrade also edit, write copy for and produce the and it was a new experience for most provided improved Internet technology packages on their desktop computers. of the crew as well,” said Sgt. Joshua that enhances the distribution and They then forward the final product Johnson, who served as technical reception of audio and video products, through the digital network to Seoul to director of the broadcast “It was pretty allowing the detachment to share products be assembled into that evening’s impressive to take a young, digitally with headquarters and other newscast. inexperienced group like us and produce detachments in Korea, and eventually with For this newscast, however, the roles a live newscast nearly flawlessly. It was locations around the world. were reversed as Daegu Detachment a big accomplishment.” On a typical day, Soldiers from the broadcasters headed to the studio to See AFN on Page 26 Daegu Detachment lug their video fill roles such as anchor, technical

TAS Tribute (from left) Matthew Wood, Tyler Ganaway, Terrie Mitchell, and Samaad Hector sing “Goodbye Dr. King” along with their classmates at the Taegu American School Black History Program “Sharing Our Heritage” Feb. 27 at the school on Camp Henry. The song was written and performed by the students of Rhonda Williams’ first grade class. The program also featured poetry readings, a step team performance and soul food sampling. About 500 TAS students, faculty, staff, and community members attended the assembly. The event was just one of many held throughout Area IV to commemorate Black History Month.

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26 http://ima.korea.army.mil/areaiv/sites/local/ Speed Limit Change On Camp Walker The speed limit on Nebraska Street, Rhode Island Street and Pennsylvania Avenue on Camp Walker will be reduced from 40 kph to 25 kph until Apr. 2. For information, call Rolen Johns at 768-8650. New Emergency Leave Phone Number The Area IV Military Personnel Division at Camp Henry will be using a new emergency leave phone number Monday. The new number is 0106696-8366. For information, call Robert Bridgewater at 768-8498. Family Child Care Providers Sought Family Child Care Providers are now being sought in Area IV. Free training and support is provided through Child and Youth Services. Applicants should be 18 years old or older, reside on-post and have a high school diploma or G.E.D. In addition, potential providers must have experience with children, pass background and health checks and speak English well. For information, call Maryvel Jones at 7687707. Reverse Triathlon Set A “reverse” triathlon will be 9 a.m. March 31 at Camp Carroll. The registration time is 8 – 8:45 a.m. The event consists of 5 kilometer run, 15 kilometer bike and 400 meter swim. Participants must provide their own bike, helmet and safety gear. For information, call the Camp Carroll Sports and Fitness Center at 765-8287. Area IV CPAC Summer Hire Program The application period for the 2007 Summer Hire Program for high school and college students will be Thursday – April 19. Applications must be turned in to the Area IV Civilian Personnel Advisory Center, Bldg. 1805 on Camp Henry. For information, call Sue Finch at 768-7542 or go to: http://cpoc-www.korea.army.mil/chra/ AreaIV/summer_hires.htm. Power Yoga The Crown Jewel Sports and Fitness Center on Camp Carroll holds Power Yoga classed 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Power Yoga can help you achieve many positive things in life including weight loss, anti-aging, peace of mind and reduced stress, etc. The instructor is Cho Kui-cha. For information, call the Sports and Fitness Center at 765-8287/8118. Spinning Class The Crown Jewel Sports and Fitness Center on Camp Carroll has a biking program 6 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday. Certified instructor Sandy Clark leads the sessions. Ten bikes available on a first come first served basis. For information, call Carlos Algarin at 765-8118.

Area IV 19th ESC chef gets invite from Emeril

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Pfc. Suk Kyung-chul 19th ESC Public Affairs

CAMP WALKER – Culinary excellence of the 19th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) was proven once again when Chief Warrant Officer Travis Smith’s recipe was selected as the winner of a military-only cooking contest sponsored by Emeril Lagasse. His award-winning “Fire Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Cajun Seafood” recipe, has won various prizes in the past, including a gold medal at the 1996 Culinary Olympics held in Germany. “I got the idea for the soup at the 1996 Culinary Olympics from a team member, and I’ve been making the dish better and better,” Smith said. “A lot of people make red pepper soup, but they usually put cream in the soup. I put the cream on another dish and serve it with the soup.” He also described his dish as very fresh tasting, highlighted with fresh roasted peppers. “It is also very nutritious and good for you. It’s a little bit spicy, depending on the amount of pepper. I usually put shrimp, scallops and some shellfish marinated in lime juice. Then I put in some Cajun seasoning and grill the whole thing in the oven. I once made the soup with lobster, and that was good too,” Smith said. The soup was recently prepared at the Camp Walker Dining Facility as a part of a Black History Month Celebration. A video crew recorded footage to be sent to “Emeril Live.” The footage will be used in a future episode of the popular Food Channel show. “I received information on the contest from Eighth Army, and I sent my application on the last day of the competition,” Smith said. “Then I heard on the American Forces Network news I won the award. I was surprised at first, but I knew I had a good chance of winning the contest

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Chief Warrant Officer Travis Smith, 19th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) food service technician, slices up some red peppers for his award-winning “Fire Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Cajun Seafood” at the Camp Walker Dining Facility kitchen. because it’s such a great recipe.” His prize for submitting the top recipe, is an invitation, courtesy of the Food Network, to attend the Emeril Live show as a special guest. “I was offered free tickets to travel by air within America, but they wouldn’t cover the flight from Korea to USA.” He said. “The air fare alone would cost me much, and I am

AFN Spc. Richard Slemaker traded his 5 a.m. gig as host of the “Napalm in the Morning (Smells Like Victory)” radio program for the anchor chair during the ground-breaking 6:45 – 7 p.m. live broadcast. “It was an honor to represent Daegu and Area IV in this first-ever live broadcast, but it really was a team effort,” he said. “Things couldn’t have gone better. Everyone was spot-on and hit all of their cues. I was just one part of the overall effort.” Slemaker admitted there were some differences between being a radio DJ

still deciding whether I am going to accept the invitation.” Smith has more than 23 years of cooking experience as a professional, including working in hotels and restaurants as well as in the Army. He is now working as a food service technician for 19th ESC, making sure Soldiers get meals even Emeril would approve of. from Page 25

and news anchor. “Behind the mike, nobody can see what you are doing. You could be swatting at a bug or tinkering with equipment but you can’t do that on camera,” he said. “On camera you have to be still without being stiff and you have to be serious but not stern. It takes some getting used to, but it was an enjoyable experience.” In the future, the Daegu Detachment will produce newscasts on a monthly basis in order to stay sharp and allow for cross training Bell said. In addition, during the upcoming

Reception, Staging and Onward Integration exercise, several “live to tape’ and live newscasts will be produced. “Literally, hundreds and hundreds of individual pieces have to come together to put together a nightly newscast. It looks easy but it takes a lot of hard work, especially for a live broadcast, Bell said. “Things went really well. I couldn’t be any prouder of my crew. Even though they are relatively inexperienced, they did a great job. In addition, without everyone on the entire AFN Korea team”

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Moyer hosts Permanent Collection By Pfc. Brandon Moreno 8th U.S. Army Public Affairs

The lights dimmed until the room was almost completely darkened. There was not a sound even though there were quite a few people. The air was chilled with the slight scent of dusted wood lingering. A slight tension of what to come was beginning to build when all of a sudden the lights flashed on and there stood Sterling North. He began to describe an experience that set the characters up for issues later in the story. Permanent Collection by Thomas Gibbons was performed March 1-3 at the Moyer Community Activity Center, Yongsan. The play was produced by John M. Wood, The Morale, Welfare and Recreation Music and Theatre Director for Yongsan. The character Sterling North was played by Sgt. Maj. Carl Taylor, Ella Franklin and Kanika Weaver by Michelle Outlaw, Paul Barrow by Levi Sutton, Gillian Crane by Jacquelyn Raimondi and Alfred Morris by Dave White. The play, Permanent Collection, is a story about racism and its complex nature. It was a display of how this

condition can come from people of all colors. “This is a thought provoking play about race and space, which is actually a quote from the author. It examines so many gray issues in our culture. It shows both sides of the fence equally,” Wood said. The play was inspired by a real life incident. “The play was based off of an incident based in a wealthy suburb of Philadelphia. There was a museum in the suburb and it so happened that they hired a black director. When the director arrived there he saw a lot of real estate with little parking so in a nutshell he said we should enlarge the parking lot so more people can come, Wood said. The neighborhood was up in arms because they didn’t want more cars driving down their streets. They petitioned against his decision and he called them racist. I think the outcome was somewhat similar to this situation. The only big difference was that the author used artwork rather than a parking lot.” This play was somewhat different in the way it organized the characters. “This play showed the many sides of different people. Two

of the characters in the play were very stubborn and would not see past their own perspectives. They were so different in the content of their ideas, but the basic feelings and outcome P .B M Sgt. Maj. Carl Taylor, who plays Sterling North in the of their reactions to Permanent Collection, is interviewed in a scene by each other were pretty much the same, Jacquelyn Raimondi, who plays Gillian Crane. White said. On the other hand the reporter normal versus what she thinks she went about these stubborn men and should be aligned with,” Raimondi stirred up the pot making them even said. more emotional about the situation. It All together, the author wanted to gives people the opportunity to look show the complexities of “isms” outside of themselves and reflect on within our culture. the subtleties of their own thoughts.” “This play is very powerful. They Besides showing an undertone of got the point of racism across racism the play also went on to face without ever stating the obvious other issues within our culture. because there is nothing neither “The character Kanika shows the simple nor obvious about racism in generation gap. In the play there’s its nature. It is definitely for people an older generation and a younger who love to sit and later analyze generation. The two generations aspects they didn’t see at first in the both view things somewhat play,” White said. differently even though they may be This play addresses racism within of the same color. They’re black and a time when it’s become taboo for white, older and younger. Kanika is someone with thoughts of racism to torn as to what she thinks should be outwardly persecute another person. FC

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Personality Spotlight: James Hardee from Area IV MPD Area IV Public Affairs Name: James (Jim) D. Hardee, civilian contractor for Serco Inc. Hometown: Knightdale (Raleigh), N.C. Where do you work: Military Personnel Division, Area IV Support Activity, Camp Henry Duty Position: Human Resource Specialist Tell us about your job and what you do: I am a personnel specialist for the MPD, which provides personnel services to seven Army units in Area IV. We also provide Soldiers support with reassignments, emergency leaves, and coordinate Army Emergency Relief, Combined Federal Campaign and voting assistance programs in Area IV. I was personnel in the Army for 12 of my 14 years on active duty. As a civilian I worked for Serco in the CAC/ID card section for a year and then I went to work for Lear Seigler at Camp Carroll. That contract was restructured, so I came back to ID Cards. In September I was offered the job in MPD and I love it. What is the best part of your job? Troubleshooting and taking care of Soldiers. I like to find the answers to Soldiers’ problems and not waste their time by sending them to the next stop on the line. Also, I set up MOS and Medical Retention Boards and do just about everything involved with the personnel side of the house, so I stay busy most days. Why do you like working there? The face-toface time with the troops. It is a great day when you help a Soldier get promoted, or get his packet ready for the board, or just help them out. For example, a specialist came to me last week and asked me why he had promotion points on his Enlisted Records Brief

I told him he was in a shortage MOS and his date of rank for sergeant was March 1. The look on his face said it all. That is what I like about working here and doing this job. I enjoy taking care of Soldiers! They are why I have a job. You recently Hardee received a unique award, what was the award? It is called the “Extra Mile Award” from Serco Inc. which included a certificate from Serco’s Vice President, Dorian Anderson, and a cash award. Why do you think you were selected for the honor: I was recognized for doing my job, really. I took charge of the MPD start-up as interim site manager at contract inception. The site manager was not here yet, so it pretty much fell on me to make it happen. I got the computers set up. I also worked to find the people who could help us. This was a new contract for Serco, so nobody here had really heard of us. It took a lot of coordination and working with people, but we got it rolling. I also worked closely with several agencies and people to get the building we are in set up prior to our move from the old PSB site in December 2006. I got the award because a lot of people went out of their way to help me including Tony Colby who has been instrumental on the computer side of the house. My coworkers, Jeremy Berenschot, John Lee, Dawn

Mathis, Unhui Nguyen, and Robert Bridgewater the MPD site manager, have all worked hard to take care of the troops we support. I just did what had to be done to make the transition go smooth from the old Personnel Support Battalion concept to becoming fully operational as an MPD on Oct. 1, 2006. What is your workplace philosophy: Some people say to “stay in your lane” – well I have always had a problem with that. I heard that for 14 years in the Army. The problem with that is if you stay in one lane too long you never learn how to take care of another lane. So my work place philosophy is “learn.” It is that simple. Learn your bosses job, your coworker’s job – learn it all. It is a shame for a Soldier to go to an office that is supposed to support them and get an answer like “Oh, they are on leave, can you come back in a week?” Never let a customer wait. Also, never say “It’s not a big deal,” or “It’s not important.” It might not be to you, but it is to that Soldier. We, work for them. They do not work for us. We support the Army. If they were not here we would not be here. They are the customer and the customer should always be treated with respect. What is your favorite slogan? “Perfect is Good Enough.” One of my old bosses from the Army will get a kick out of this. He had it on the wall in his office 10 years ago and I bet he still has it somewhere in his office now. By perfection I mean doing your job well and with pride. Perfection is unattainable, but it should always be the target. Is there someone in your organization you would like to shine the “Spotlight” on? Call the Area IV Public Affairs Office at 768-7604.

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The Phrase of the W eek : Week

“Are you free this evening?”

Onul jonyoge shigan issumnikka? this

evening

are you free

Vocabulary

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IMCOM commanding general, command sergeant major visit U. S. Army Installations in Republic of Korea

time

‘shigan’

telephone

‘jonhwa’

dinner/evening

‘jonyog’

Situation of the W eek : Meeting people Week What about dinner together? Jonyogina hamkke hishijyo.

May I call you? Jonhwahaedo

doegessumnikka?

Where shall I meet you? Odiso

mannalkkayo?

What time shall I meet? Myot shie mannalkkayo?

I’ll see you then. Kurom kuttae boebkessumnida.

Bye. Annyonghi kaseyo.

Korean Expression of the W eek Week

Cheonggaeguri

Green frog

A disobedient, unpredictable person.

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