The Morning Calm Korea Weekly - Oct. 28, 2005

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NEO exercise kicks off across Korea

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Korea Region Office Public Affairs YONGSAN GARRISON — U.S. Forces Korea began conducting Courageous Channel 2005-2, a semiannual Noncombatant Evacuation Operations exercise, Thursday. A regularly scheduled exercise, CC 2005-2 is designed to test the command’s NEO plans and procedures for a short-notice evacuation from the Republic of Korea. “The goal of this Courageous Channel remains to process 100 percent of our Department of Defense affiliated noncombatant community,” said Lt. Col. Titus Brown, chief, USFK NEO. “The key to realizing that goal remains ensuring people know about it ...” It is mandatory that all DoD affiliated noncombatants participate in this exercise. For information, individuals should contact their unit NEO warden.

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YONGSAN GARRISON — The National Museum of Korea will hold a grand opening weekend celebration in the new Yongsan complex after eight years of construction. The celebration will feature live performances open to the public: ! Multimedia show and fireworks starting at 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday; ! Plaza performances 6-7 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday; ! Museum open concert 7-9 p.m. Saturday; ! Rock festival 7-9 p.m. Sunday; ! Marionette shows 5-6 p.m. Saturday, Sunday; Museum officials announced the new facility hours as 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. weekends and national holidays. The museum will be closed every Monday; however this Monday they will be open. The new complex is located near Yongsan Garrison Gate 17 and Yongsan Family Park. Admission to the museum will be free until the end of the year. For information on the grand opening events or about the museum in general, visit http://www.museum.go.kr/eng.

Leaders discuss future of U.S.-K orean alliance U.S.-Korean By Donna Miles

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SEOUL – U. S. and South Korean defense leaders revalidated the alliance that’s helped keep peace on the Korean peninsula for more than 50 years and explored ways to improve it to better meet changing

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Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld speaks with servicemembers at a town hall meeting Oct. 21 at Yongsan Garrison. Rumsfeld was in the Republic of Korea to attend the 37th annual Security Consultative Meeting. For related story, see Page 9.

world circumstances. Meeting here for the 37th annual Security Consultative Meeting Sept. 21, Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld and Yoon Kwang-ung, the Republic of Korea’s national defense minister, agreed on the continued need to maintain a U. S. troop presence in South Korea. As part of that agreement, Rumsfeld reaffirmed the U. S. commitment to South Korea’s security, including providing a nuclear umbrella consistent with the 1953 Mutual Defense Treaty between the two countries. While reaffirming long-held commitments, the defense ministers also addressed transformations taking place within both their militaries and their effect on the alliance. The discussions covered changes in “the posture and makeup of U. S. forces in and around the peninsula,” as well as South Korea’s plans “to transform its forces and take on more responsibility for its defense,” Rumsfeld told reporters during a joint news conference following the session. Both defense ministers expressed satisfaction with progress on three previously agreed-upon actions

involving U. S. forces in Korea: relocations of Yongsan Garrison and the 2nd Infantry Division and scheduled troop redeployments, defense officials told reporters on background. Successful completion of U. S. Forces Korea bases “will serve as the cornerstone for the future of the ROK-U. S. Alliance,” the ministers agreed in a communiqué released following the meeting. The ministers agreed “to appropriately accelerate” talks about granting South Korea wartime operational control of its military forces during wartime. South Korea assumed control of its military during peacetime in 1994, but wartime control has remained in U. S. hands since the Korean War. Such a shift would take place “at that moment when the Republic of Korea and the United States of America decided that it was appropriate,” Rumsfeld said in response to a question about a possible timetable. Recognizing the threat posed by global terrorism, the two ministers agreed bilateral cooperation on the issue would enhance the existing U. S. -ROK alliance.

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If you’ve been in the military for more than a year, you probably know about the Combined Federal Campaign and may have even donated to it. Those of you who don’t know should take a look into the importance your generosity can have. Every year you must sit through briefings concerning donating to the CFC. Every year you make the decision of whether or not you should. Let’s take a serious look into why we should give a hoot and donate. I guarantee that nearly everyone has either been personally helped or has a close friend or family member that has been helped by a charity. I have two family members who are diabetic; so, I make sure I donate to the American Diabetes Association. My donations not only help my sister and father but others who are afflicted with the disease as well. About two years ago I was involved in a pretty nasty car wreck. I wasn’t

supposed to make it through the night, and my family was having trouble affording the last-second, same-day plane tickets to come and see me. The Home Front Cares program helped my family by reimbursing my parents for their last-minute travel. I could go on and on about how I and those I care about have been helped by a large number of the charities available for donation through the CFC. However, I won’t. I’ll simply ask everyone to take a personal look at these charities and see if they have a tie to one of them. Granted, there may be a few people who have no tie to any of the charities listed, but, for the most part, people can see some sort of tie. If you can’t find a charity you’ve been touched by, you can still look to helping others with their dilemmas. Let me share one heart warming story about a charity to show you that your dollars can help whether you personally see the benefits or not.

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Assault: Subject One allegedly struck Subject Two in the face at Tommy D’s Bar. Subject One was apprehended and transported to the PMO but was not advised of her legal rights due to her suspected level of intoxication. Subject One was further processed and released to her unit. This is a final report. ! Assault: Subject 1 was being transported by a civilian in his taxi, when Subject One became enraged over the fee and slammed the door causing the window to shatter. Subject One then fled but was caught by the driver and an unknown Korean national. During an altercation Subject One struck the civilian in the face and stomach. Subject One was apprehended by Korean National Police and transported to the KNP station where he was released into MP custody on a CJ Form 2. Investigation continues by KNP ! Rape, Housebreaking: The Criminal Investigation Division was notified of a rape and housebreaking. A female Soldier stated that she fell asleep in her barracks room after consuming alcohol and percocet. The individual later awoke to an unknown male in the room engaging her in non-consensual sexual intercourse. The female stated she again fell asleep and awoke to find the male departed the room. Investigation continues by CID. ! Forgery: Unknown person(s) used Subject One’s debit card to make eight unauthorized purchases on and off post, and forged his signature to complete the transactions. Estimated cost of the loss is $1,468.92. Investigation continues by CID. !

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Five-year-old Evan, a child with a life-threatening disease, had only one dream in life — to become a Top Gun pilot like his heroes Tom Cruise (Maverick) and Anthony Edwards (Goose) in the movie “Top Gun.” With the help of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, little Evan got the chance to attend the Naval Strike and Warfare Center at Naval Air Station Fallon in Nevada to experience life as a Top Gun. A tour of the facility and flight line was topped off for Evan with the witnessing of a Top Gun graduation ceremony. The admiral also presented Evan with an Honorary Top Gun certificate of graduation. While the donor does not personally see the results, just knowing they had such a positive effect on another person’s life should be enough. The stories concerning the effects donations have on the lives of others are countless. Those who need to see results of their donations can often go to the charities’ Web site for heart warming success stories. Please, don’t look at CFC as just another mandatory briefing you must sit through and make a decision about. Look at CFC as a way to help others through their dilemmas, as a way to help a family member and, possibly, as a way to help yourself. This year, educate yourself about the charities available for donation through the CFC. They all are nonprofit and are required to have no more than 25 percent of their expenses used on fund-raising and administrative costs. The donation process is a cinch as it is set to be automatically debited from your paycheck. There are rewards for donating as well that range from pens to trophies. So again, please take a look at the charities and people your donation will benefit. More information can be found by calling the numbers listed for the charities in the agency-listing brochure, by scouring the Internet for their Web sites and by visitingwww.peakcfc.com.

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Change in TDY Voucher Processing Beginning in November, all military TDY vouchers and all civilian and KN travel vouchers will be processed in Yongsan at the new Consolidated Travel Office located in the rear of Building 2255 (Main Post). By consolidating travel into one location, all vouchers may be tracked in a single database. All other CONUS and OCONUS installations process travel at a central location. This change brings Korea in line with the rest of the Army. Travel vouchers may be submitted by fax, e-mail or walk in at Bldg. 2255. For information, call customer service at 723-8257 or visit the 175th FINCOM Web site at @http:// 175fincom.korea.army.mil. Special Duty as Inspector General The Office of the Inspector General for 8th U.S. Army and U.S. Forces Korea is looking for Soldiers in the rank of major (branch immaterial) or captain (with successful completion of company command) to serve as IG. For information, call 725-6739. Marine Corps 230th Birthday Ball The U.S. Marine Corps will hold a Ball celebrating the corps’ 230th birthday at 6 p.m. Nov. 12. The ball will be at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Seoul. Tickets are $60 each. Those interested in attending must RSVP by Nov. 4. For tickets or information, e-mail [email protected] or call 723-7053.

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Correction On page 16 of the Oct. 21 edition of “The Morning Calm Weekly” it was mistakenly stated that the former Japanese Imperial Army hospital was located in the Combined Forces Command Headquarters building. It was actually located in the Joint U.S. Military Advisory Group-Korea, Bldg. 1666

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Saturday tour tour,, Good Neighbor program bridge cultural gap By Chief Warrant Officer Teddy C. Datuin 1st Signal Brigade

YONGSAN GARRISON — A joint group of 70 Americans and Koreans spent two days of fun, cultural exchange and “Good Neighbor” activities in Muju and Jinan counties Oct. 8-9. What awaited the tour group was a one-day tour of Muju Resort and an overnight stay at a condominium resort in Muju County. The second day was a trip to Jinan County, visiting historic and scenic Mount Maisan and its maibong (two huge side-by-side peaks), stone pagodas, eunsusa (eunsu temple), caves and a lake to name some of its attractions. “This is the next level of our Saturday Tour and English Class Good Neighbor programs,” said Michael Lee, a Yongsan Army Community Services Korean language instructor and the event main organizer, referring to the two-day cultural tour event. The tour was mainly organized to have Korean children who are in the English Class programs in the Yongsangu and Sobinggo Korean Community

OHA-Utilities Survey Available Online Beginning Tuesday, the Overseas Housing Allowance Utilities Survey will be conducted Korea-wide. the survey will be available through Nov. 30. To participate, logon to https:// www.perdiem.osd.mil/oha/utility. Stars and Stripes Offers Trip Down Under Stars and Stripes, the only daily publication serving the U.S. military, is now offering one lucky winner stationed in Korea the chance to win a trip Down Under. As part of their 2005 fall subscription campaign, Stars and Stripes has started signing up Department of Defense ID cardholders throughout Korea for a chance to win a trip to Australia. No purchase is necessary to win and the deadline for entering is Monday. For information on the contest or to subscribe to Stars and Stripes, call 7217140 from anywhere in Korea, or e-mail [email protected].

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Members of the tour group begin their hike to the top of Mount Maisan.

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Mason Sollie, eight years old, plays the cheokkarak (chopstick) game with Lee Ji Eun. Centers, spend a weekend with Americans and vice versa. Hundreds of Korean children, ages seven to 15, attend English class sessions Saturday and Sunday afternoons in these two community centers. American spouses, servicemembers and students from the Seoul American schools volunteer and teach the children. Although there were no formal introductions due to time constraints, there were lots of smiles as Americans and Koreans boarded the buses. Most of the participants have never met before this event. There were 34 Korean boys and girls; 11 Korean adults, including two university students; six American boys and girls, ages four to 15; and 19 American adults, comprised of 14 servicemembers from the different service components, four spouses and one 1st Signal Brigade Department of the Army civilian. Nine of the servicemembers were from the 14th Sig. Detachment, the event’s lead sponsor.

“This two-day tour is really a great idea,” said Kim Yeon Sook, a Korean volunteer at the Korean Community Center at Sobinggo, who home schools two American children in Korean language, history and culture. She said Korean children want to learn English. “This is my first time to participate in the Saturday Tour program and this is the best way to build good community relationship, make good friends and have fun,” she continued. All along the scenic route, the group saw rice fields, chili and ginseng farms, rivers, streams, lakes, and tree covered mountains. The sign of an approaching autumn was already visible, as leaves of various hues covered the trees. The destination for the first day’s travel was the Muju ski resort. Down in the valley the sun was shining and the temperature was comfortable. Up on the peak of Mount Deokyu, about

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Immunization key to braving flu season Special to The Morning Calm Weekly 18th Medicla Command Force Health Protection Office

YONGSAN GARRISON — The 18th Medical Command is equipped to arm Soldiers in the fight against this year’s flu season. Each year in the United States more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu complications and about 36,000 people die from flu. Influenza, better known, as “the flu” is an infection of the respiratory tract and caused by the influenza virus. Influenza has a history of causing disease and non-battle injury rates that reach epidemic proportions. Therefore, getting the influenza vaccine helps to preserve and to ensure readiness of the command. Most people have also heard about the bird flu and the potential pandemic influenza. If a person gets both the human flu and the bird flu, a re-assortment of genes can occur and a new virus with the lethality of bird flu and the contagiousness of human flu could result and cause a worldwide influenza. The best way to prevent this is to get your flu shot. Many people think the flu shot can give them the flu. The flu vaccines are made from killed influenza viruses and these

viruses cannot give you the flu. Some people get the flu shot and still get the flu, but the flu shot usually protects people from the flu. Who’s at Risk? People at highest risk of severe illness or death from the flu include people 65 years and older and small children less than 2 years old. Compared with most other viral respiratory infections such as the common cold, which affects some 90 percent of the U.S. population, influenza infections often cause the more severe complications. Generally, people who get the flu recover in about one to two weeks. Symptoms most often exhibited by people with the flu include fever, sore throat, stuffy or runny nose, cough, headaches, fatigue and muscle aches. Some people are more at risk than others and may develop serious, life-threatening medical complications such as pneumonia. The elderly and people with chronic health problems are more likely to develop complications from influenza than younger healthier people. A little knowledge about influenza,

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Rumsfeld Rumsfeld thanked the South Korean military for contributing more than 3,000 troops to support stability and reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan and Iraq. “This is certainly a good example of how the Republic of Korea has emerged as a leading force for peace and stability across the globe,” he said. As the military alliance between the two countries evolves, Rumsfeld reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to South Korea and to “preserve and strengthen the credibility of the deterrent against either overt-aggression or nuclear blackmail.” “The commitment of the United States of America to the people of South Korea has been a significant one,” the secretary said. “And today we see a relationship

from Page 1 between our two countries evolving to recognize the important changes that have taken place over the past five decades. “ Gone, he said, is the “impoverished and devastated” Republic of Korea that first entered into an alliance with the United States more than half a century ago. Today, South Korea “has one of the world’s most powerful economies and is an important democracy with a large and increasingly capable armed force,” he said. Rumsfeld emphasized that the United States is part of the alliance at the Republic of Korea’s request, and that the United States and its people are “proud to have made that contribution to this peninsula in the interest of the people of this country and the people of this region.”

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Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld poses for photographs with servicemembers following a town hall meeting at Yongsan Garrison Oct. 21. Rumsfeld addressed the crowd and took questions from the more than 1,500 servicemembers, civilian employees and family members in attendance.

Tour 5,000 feet high, there was a thick fog. And once the group reached the peak on a gondola ski lift, they felt the crisp and foggy weather hovering over the mountain peak. Upon return to the condominium from the Muju Resort, the group was issued keys to their rooms. Each American adult and teenager was partnered with two or three Korean children of the same sex to stay together in a room for the night. After they settled in their belongings, the children started playing in the condominium grounds. Mason Sollie, eight-year-old son of Maj. Stan Sollie and a newcomer in Korea, played soccer like a pro with the Korean children. Earlier, he played cheokkarak (chopstick) game with Lee Ji Eun, a 15-year-old middle schooler. “This is my first time to meet Korean children and I want to meet more Korean children,” he said. After the children were done playing, a typical Korean dinner was served in conjunction with anAmerican barbecue. Following dinner tour participants scattered, as they explored the many attractions at the resort. The second day of the tour featured a hike up majestic Mount Maisan. Located in Jinan County, the mountain’s name literally means “Horse Ears Mountain,” derived from the mountain’s

from Page 3 twin peak shape as seen from certain angles. The east peak is called SutMaisan or male-Maisan and the west peak Am-Maisan or female-Maisan. The hike up Mount Maisan is very steep, but everyone on the tour made the trek, after enjoying the sceneries down below. At the foot of the mountain is Tapsa Temple, famous for more than 80 stone pagodas, believed to be built over a period of ten years by a hermit monk 100 years or so ago. After the climb and the drive home to end the two-day event, everyone involved expressed nothing but compliments about the experience. “Most Korean children don’t have this chance of meeting Americans; this event gave them the chance to practice their English and emotionally bring them closer to foreigners,” said Laura Huh, one of the Korean mother participants. Hilary Suk, another Korean mother participant, said this was her first time to meet Americans and she felt awkward and strange. She hoped there will be more events like this. Capt. Patrick Gray from Camp Eagle, said, “Although I’m over an hour away from Yongsan, I will participate in the Saturday Tour program whenever I can.” For information on the Saturday Tour and English Class programs, call 0106325-0765.

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Marksmanship experts train W arriors Warriors By Spc. Stephanie Pearson Area I Public Affairs

CAMP CASEY — Four members of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit from Fort Benning, Ga., came to Warrior Country to teach Soldiers marksmanship techniques Oct. 14 – Nov. 4.

The USAMU is a specialized team of sharpshooters who represent the U.S. Army in shooting competitions. Since 1956, team members have won hundreds of individual and team competitions, including 40 world championships and 20 Olympic medals. The instructors taught four classes

Sgt. Kyle Silvernale, Headquarters and Headquarters Support Company, Service Troops Battalion, takes aim downrange Oct. 20 at the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit-sponsored training.

of 30 students each, going over and perfecting basic rifle marksmanship skills for the M-16A2 and M-4 rifles. “We re-iterate the fundamentals,” said Sgt. 1st Class Grant Singley, mobile training team noncommissioned officer in charge, “because that’s really all there is.” Singley said the class focuses on sight alignment and trigger control. “The hardest part for most people is focusing on the front sight post instead of the target,” he explained. “The average weight needed to pull the trigger is 7-10 pounds, but the weapon is only 7 pounds so you can easily disturb it if you don’t have good trigger control.” Sgt. Ryan Hey, Troop C, 4th Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, usually qualifies as a sharpshooter or expert and didn’t think re-learning the basics would impact his marksmanship. “When I first got to class and learned their techniques, I thought, ‘That’s not going to help me,’” he

An Army Marksmanship Unit instructor observes range qualification Oct. 20.

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Camp Casey’s Apache Range trains Soldiers in a realistic environment. “This is one of the most realistic ranges for qualification I’ve ever seen,” said Sgt. 1st Class Grant Singley, class instructor.

said. “They proved me wrong - I’m hitting more targets now, so the new techniques have definitely helped.” Singley explained that good marksmanship is especially important now because of the Global War on Terrorism. “With the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, we’ve seen that this is definitely a ground war,” he explained. “There is a lot of close-quarter combat, so marksmanship is a must. Everyone needs to have good marksmanship – medics, supply specialists, military journalists – not just the infantry.” Hey agreed. “Every person, no matter what [Military Occupational Specialty], has to be a rifleman first,” he said. “On today’s battlefields, there are no front lines – it’s all around you. Everyone needs to know how to engage a target.” Soldiers spent the first day of training in the classroom discussing marksmanship techniques. The remaining three days of class were spent on Camp Casey’s Apache Range, where shooters adjusted their sights and practiced their firing skills. Singley said familiarity with the weapon is the key. “The more you handle it, the better off you are,” he said. “That way, when you find yourself in a pressure situation, you can fall back on what you know. It becomes second nature.” The class aimed at training noncommissioned officers to go back and train Soldiers at their units. “Instead of affecting 30 Soldiers from one unit, we can potentially affect all of the 2nd Infantry Division if we have leaders from each unit here,” Singley explained. This is the second time the instructors have come to Korea, and Singley said it will probably become an annual training event. E-mail [email protected]

Class members test their improved skills on Apache Range. Cadre members go over techniques and dry-firing the first day of class, then have the students practice with real ammunition the remaining three days.

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Warrior Standard Area I and 2nd Infantry Division leaders remind Soldiers that everyone working in or visiting Area I must adhere to the Warrior Standard, even if they are not assigned to the 2nd Infantry Division. Identification Card Office Closed The Camp Red Cloud identification card office will be closed for the next two weeks. Personnel needing identification cards must go to the Camp Stanely Pass and ID office. Body building Competition Area I Morale, Welfare and Recreation entertainment will host a body building competition Nov. 4 at Camp Red Cloud’s Mitchell’s Club. The competition will begin at 6:30 p.m. with weigh-in and registration from 3 - 5:30 p.m. Town Hall Meetings U.S. Army Garrison, Camp Casey officials will host Town Hall meetings at 3 p.m. Nov. 22 in Carey Fitness Center and 3 p.m. Nov. 23 in the Camp Hovey Physical Fitness Center. Barbarian Dinner Night Camp Red Cloud Mitchell’s Club will host a Barbarian Dinner Night Nov. 18. The menu will be cornish game hen, oven-baked potato, corn on the cob and carrot cake or apple strudel for dessert. With advance reservation, prices are $13.95 with utensils and $11.95 without utensils, or $19.95 at the door. A movie will play during the meal. Call 732-8211 for information.

Officials warn: shoplifting costs more than merchandise By Margaret Banish-Donaldson Area I Public Affairs

CAMP RED CLOUD — Shoplifting is a crime that could cost a servicemember his or her career, and a whole lot of money, too. That’s the message Army and Air Force Exchange officials want to send people considering shoplifting from their local exchange. "Whatever excuses people come up with to defend their actions, the fact remains that none of them are good enough reasons to risk a career over," said Gary Meadows, AAFES loss prevention manager. Military exchange officials spend millions of dollars each year to foil shoplifters, including measures to deter and detect thefts. Meadows said a person just has to look up at the ceilings to see video surveillance cameras, since security does not hide or cover them. New stores attach electronic article devices to some products; the devices cause alarms to go off if a person leaves the store with the item. The devices are removed at the checkout when a customer pays for the merchandise. “We take an aggressive approach to stop shoplifting by utilizing in-store exchange full-time and part-time detective teams,” said Paul Stenseth, AAFES Area I general manager. “In

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Army and Air Force Exchange officials warn that shoplifting could cost servicemembers much more than the price of the stolen merchandise. “No excuses are good enough reasons to risk a career over,” said Gary Meadows, AAFES loss prevention manager. Area I we employ 12 plain clothes floor detectives to observe daily operations.” Meadows said shoplifting most often occurs with a customer concealing merchandise in a purse, pocket, or bag, but can occur by any of various methods. Once a shopper is identified as a suspected shoplifter, loss prevention personnel wait to stop him or her until he exits the store. Meadows explained this is less embarrassing, and gets the suspect away from other customers in

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Area I Public Affairs CAMP RED CLOUD — Hoping for a laugh, Warriors packed Mitchell’s Club Oct. 19 for the Morale, Welfare and Recreation entertainment show “Comedy ROKs.” Comedians Tracy Jayne, Marty Belafsky and Brad Smith did not disappoint, delivering jokes, telling funny anecdotes and even poking a little fun at members of the audience. “It was great,” said Spc. Ethan Smith, Company B, Special Troops Battalion. “I was laughing so hard. I’ve been to two other comedy shows here, and I think this one was the best.” Smith said he thinks the comedy shows are a welcome part of Warrior Country entertainment. “Everyone loves a laugh,” he said. The comedians also stopped at camps Casey and Hovey on their tour of Area I.

World Series of Poker Championship Camp Red Cloud’s Mitchell’s Club will host a World Series of Poker Championship tournament Nov. 25-27. The tournament will be played in the “No Limit - Texas Hold ‘Em” style of poker. The tournament is open to the first 320 players to sign up. For information or to register, visit www.crcmwr.com.

additional information, call Lt. Col. Levern Eady at 725-6739.

case he tries to fight apprehension. “Safety is our top concern,” Meadows explained. Once approached, the suspect is required to give security personnel his identification card and be escorted to a closed room, where an inquiry is made about the merchandise. The suspect is then turned over, along with any video tape evidence, to military police and his or her unit for criminal and/or Uniform

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FAST Class for Test Score Improvement The Camp Red Cloud Education Center will offer a class 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Nov. 1418 to help improve Army General Technical scores. Education center officials offer a pretest at 8 a.m. every Monday. Registration for this class ends Nov. 10.

Special Duty as Inspector General The Office of the Inspector General for 8th U.S. Army and U.S. Forces Korea is looking for Soldiers in the rank of major (branch immaterial) or captain (with successful completion of company command) to serve as IG. For

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Comedian Marty Belafsky entertains the crowd Oct. 19 at Camp Red Cloud’s Mitchell’s Club. Belafsky was one of three comedians on the Morale, Welfare and Recreation “Comedy ROK’s” tour.

Spc. Ethan Smith, Company B, Special Troops Battalion, (center) laughs at a joke during the show.

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Country music trio “Trick Pony” rocks Area I audiences By Spc. Christopher Stephens 2nd Infantry Division Public Affairs

CAMP RED CLOUD — Top country music trio “Trick Pony” performed Oct. 20 at Camp Red Cloud’s Physical Fitness Center. The stop was part of their 10-day Korean Tour to bring entertainment to thousands of servicemembers across the peninsula. Band members Ira Dean, Keith Burns and Heidi Newfield said it was important for them to make the trip to Korea. “We wanted to come over here to show the troops our support,” Newfield said. “We wanted to boost morale and thank everyone for providing us with the freedoms we enjoy.” The concert, designed to give servicemembers a little piece of home, was full of high energy throughout the night as the band played hits from their first two albums. Trick Pony classics “Pour Me,” “Just What I Do,” “On a Mission” and “Big River,” which they recorded with late country music legends Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings, delighted fans. Servicemembers were also excited to hear songs from Trick Pony’s new album “R.I.D.E. (Rebellious Individuals Delivering Entertainment).” Songs like “Ain’t Wasting Good Whiskey,” “The Bride” and “It’s a Heartache” kept the party going. Although the album has only been out for a little over a month, many of the concert-goers already knew all of the lyrics. Trick Pony said they loved playing to a military audience because they know how much it means for the Soldiers to have a tie to the United States. “We have a blast playing for the military,” Dean

said. “The one thing I’ve really noticed about our trip here in Korea is that everyone is connected to their sports team in some form or fashion. We’ll have people coming up with Texas Longhorns or New York Yankees gear, among others, and hear them talk about their team. We’ve noticed that is their connection to home, and I think it’s great.” The band said that being in Korea, especially this close to the holidays, gives them a better perspective on life. “We know most of the military overseas will not be able to go home during the holidays, because of different missions,” Newfield said. “We know they miss their families and that they would do anything to

be home with them. So, for us to be here to perform for them is a real honor.” The trio also agreed that they were getting more out of the shows in Korea than they ever imagined. “To see the look on the Soldiers’ faces is priceless,” Burns said. “This trip has definitely been worth it.” Newfield said she’ll never forget her experiences on the Korean Peninsula. “As I looked out the window on our way to Camp Casey, I just said a little prayer for the military,” she said. “They give it their all so we can enjoy the simple freedoms that we sometimes take for granted back home. This has been a great experience and something I know we will all remember for the rest of our lives.” E-mail [email protected]

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Heidi Newfield takes a moment to shake hands with the crowd.

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Guitarist Ira Dean jams with bassist Keith Burns at the Camp Red Cloud show Oct. 20.

Hit country music trio “Trick Pony” rocks the crowd Oct. 20 at Camp Red Cloud’s Physical Fitness Center. The stop was part of a 10-day tour to military bases across the peninsula.

Shoplifting Code of Military Justice action. So far this year, AAFES officials have apprehended 28 shoplifters in Area I. But Meadows said it is not only customers who steal from the stores. “In addition, employee theft is by far the most critical area where we lose money,” he explained. “It is easier for employees to dispose of merchandise by giving discounts to their family members or other relatives. It is a cat and mouse game.” AAFES loss prevention personnel spend months or years investigating associate theft incidents, which may require in-depth policy research, surveillance, coordination with other agencies and other investigative actions. The information developed is turned over to the supporting law enforcement agency for further investigation. Stenseth warns potential shoplifters that in addition to the stolen merchandise, they may be held responsible for any costs associated in their apprehension. In order to provide AAFES a method to recoup their losses, the Civil Recovery Act went into effect March 1, 2002.

from Page 6 “This act authorizes AAFES officials to collect a $200 administrative cost, plus the value of the shoplifted item if the item is not saleable, from those caught in an exchange store. The Federal Claims Collection Act was amended to allow AAFES to recoup those losses through existing federal debt collection methods,” he explained. Under the terms of the AAFES program, sponsors are also financially responsible for their family members' actions. The parents, guardians or other persons having legal custody of minors who shoplift are liable to AAFES for any damages and costs. These administrative charges are separate from any criminal prosecution or military disciplinary action. Meadows said it’s important for people to realize the consequences of their actions. “Current security measures can be effective,” he said. “However, having people stop themselves from shoplifting is less time consuming, less costly and more effective on a permanent basis.” E-mail [email protected]

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More than 1,500 servicemembers, civilians and their families listen to Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld during the question and answer session. American Forces Network-Korea carried the event live on television.

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made sacrifices and suffered losses. “Back then in the midst of the YONGSAN GARRISON — Cheers carnage, a great many people questioned erupted in Collier Field House as more whether a fight in Korea was worth it,” than 1,500 Korea-based servicemembers, he said. “Today, the answer to that civilians and their families heartily question is so clear. All one has to do is welcomed the U.S. secretary of defense look around this country.” Flag-waving Soldiers, sailors, airmen to a special town hall meeting Oct. 21. During a speech, followed by a and Marines, Department of Defense question and answer session, Defense civilians and family members had waited Secretary Donald H. hours packed into bleachers and folding Rumsfeld praised the chairs to hear Rumsfeld speak. “I was very excited,” said Staff Sgt. important work servicemembers do Milda Ortiz-Lawas, Headquarters and on the “frontiers of Headquarters Company, 8th Military Police Brigade. “There was a lot of freedom.” “About a half a preparation for the visit. I know how century ago, this much planning it takes to do this sort peninsula, this same of event.” Defense Secretary Ortiz-Lawas said she was happy the Donald Rumsfeld ground we stand on secretary of defense came to visit. here today, was speaks Oct. 21. “I know the Soldiers in Iraq are on ravaged by truly brutal conflict with millions dead and the top of everybody’s list,” she said. almost the entire country destroyed,” “It’s good to see he didn’t forget about Rumsfeld said. “I remember well the us because we’re doing an important summer of 1950 when armored mission too.” During the question and answer divisions of the army of North Korea session, servicemembers brought up crossed the border.” Rumsfeld explained how U.S. forces questions about Iraq, the future of U.S. forces in Korea, military pay raises and even how retirement pay figures into divorce settlements. “I was surprised by some of the questions,” Ortiz-Lawas said. “I appreciated his candor.” Sgt. 1st Class Jeff Herndon, 311th Theater Signal Command, came to the event armed with facts and a couple of questions. He told the secretary how current law will divvy up Staff Sgt. Milda Ortiz-Lawas, 8th Military Police Brigade, has a his future Army retirement pay with his ex-wife. front row seat during the official visit. Area II Public Affairs

U.S. Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld fields questions from servicemembers and civilians Oct. 21 at Collier Field House. “If I retire next year and live the average lifespan of an American male, I will pay her a total of just shy of $550,000,” he explained. Rumsfeld said he understood the situation and may use Herndon’s circumstance as an anecdotal example to take back with him in an effort to persuade Congress. “I really wasn’t looking First Lt. Raymond Page, 607th Weather Squadron, smiles while for an answer,” Herndon asking the secretary a question about the media. said in a Monday morning interview. “I about 20 minutes shaking hands and just wanted the issue to stay in his getting his picture taken with troops. Rumsfeld later attended the U.S. Navy mind.” Rumsfeld reminded the gathering of Ball at the Shilla Hotel, having received a the vital work servicemembers public invite from Lt. Cdr. Christopher Gabriel during the town hall meeting. accomplish in Korea. The secretary was in Korea for the “Each of you stands on the frontline of freedom,” Rumsfeld said. “The great 37th U.S. Republic of Korea Security sweep of history is for freedom, and Consultative Meeting. we’re on freedom’s side.” E-mail [email protected] Before Rumsfeld departed, he spent

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NEO Exercise Evacuation Control Centers at Collier Field House and the Hannam Village ACS will remain open 24 hours a day through 6 p.m. Saturday to process noncombatants participating in Courageous Channel. U.S. Forces Korea has directed 100-percent participation. Noncombatants should coordinate with their unit NEO warden and report to an Evacuation Control Center with their ID card, passport and NEO packet. For detailed instructions and information, contact your unit NEO warden. Halloween Hours Halloween hours at Yongsan and Hannam Village are 6-8:30 p.m. Saturday. Parents and motorists are urged to make sure children remain safe. Area II safety officials suggest flashlights or strips of reflective tape be used to make children more visible. Costumes should not restrict movement or vision. For information, call the Area II Safety Office at 738-4643. Nov. 5 Power Outage Most of Yongsan South Post will be affected by a Nov. 5 power outage. A split-second outage will occur first on Yongsan Main Post around 7 a.m. followed by three separate power outages of up to three hours each on Yongsan South Post. A map is currently airing on the Commander’s Access Channel (MWR Channel 3) showing affected areas. Power to buildings on circuit two will be out between 8-11 a.m., including Black Hawk Village, Collier Field House and family housing near Gate 19. Circuit three facilities will be without power from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., including Itaewon Acres, Yongsan gas station, TMP, and embassy housing. Facilities on circuit four will be without power from 2-5 p.m., including Burger King, Popeye’s, the mini-mall, the furniture store and the Chosun Gift Shop. The Dragon Hill Lodge and the commissary will not be affected. EO Office Move The IMA-KORO Equal Opportunity Office has moved to Building 4309 behind the Area II Support Activity Headquarters on Yongsan South Post. For information, call 738-4472.

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Area II top NCO cautions runners on vest By Cpl. Seo Ki-chul Area II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — Runners, bikers, skaters take note, Area II officials are on the prowl for people not wearing proper safety gear. “The road guard vest gives you more coverage,” said Area II Command Sgt. Maj. Kevin Witt. “It’s easier to be seen.” Reflective belts, arm bands or sleeve devices may not be used in lieu of reflective vests, he said. “The belt cannot be fully seen during evening hours,” Witt said. “The vest is an all-around good measure for people to be seen. The road guard vest sticks out there. That’s why it’s important to use correct gear.” Area II Command Policy 10-1 applies to all joggers, bicyclists, skateboarders, skaters, roller bladers and motorcycle and moped riders. “I expect 100-percent compliance,” Witt said. “The regulation should be applied

to all people joining any outdoor athletic exercise. It includes all Soldiers, airmen, Marines, sailors, family members and guests. The reflective belt is not used for anything. It’s a safety issue.” The policy states the highly visible retro-reflective vest must be worn “at all times while performing outdoor activities on U.S. military installations.” The 8th U.S. Army Standards Handbook also emphasizes proper vest usage with detailed explanations. Authorized road guard vests are bright colors for day and reflective for night, according to the handbook. Vests must be orange or red with white reflective striping. With a backpack, the vest must be worn over the backpack. Witt said anyone who has yet to get a vest should do so for their own protection. “Everyone should be a safety officer,” he said.

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YONGSAN GARRISON — When the December holiday season arrives, many Yongsan community members will be on television back home to tell the folks, “Happy holidays!” An Army and Air Force Hometown News Service team gathered video greetings Oct. 17-18 at the Dragon Hill Lodge. “I’ve done it for the last five years, and my family always tells me that they saw it,” said Maj. Robert Rasmussen. “It’s like a big event to them.” Four teams of Hometown News videographers traveled around the world for two to three weeks to videotape servicemembers and their families giving holiday messages. The short videos make their way onto hometown television stations for broadcast during the holiday season. “I’d say 95 percent of all the

greetings we do get aired,” said Staff Sgt. Michelle Thomas, Army and Air Force Hometown News Service. “Hometown greetings are as good for morale as they are for the American public.” “We don’t do it so much for ourselves as for our families,” Rasmussen said. “Some of them still think Korea is like the television show ‘M*A*S*H.’ This is a way to let them all know that it isn’t so bad over here.” “This is the number one public affairs asset for the U.S. military,” said Kris Grogin, videographer. “We put Soldiers in touch with their family back home when they can’t be there for the holidays.” The team of two airmen and one civilian gathered almost 150 greetings during a two-day stop at Yongsan, their last stop of 15 U.S. military installations in Korea.

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CPR/AED Course, Red Cross Volunteers The American Red Cross will offer a Cardio-Pulminary Resuscitation / Automatic External Defibrillator class at Osan Air Base 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Nov. 15-18. Cost is $45. Courses are also available for adult and infant CPR, first aid and babysitting. The Red Cross is also looking for volunteers for the Yongsan main office and positions at the 121st General Hospital. For information, call 738-3670. News & Notes Online For more Area II News & Notes, visit the Area II Support Activity Web site at http://ima.korea.army.mil/area2 and look for a link under “Area II Highlights at a Glance.”

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Community members send greetings By Sgt. Christopher Selmek

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Maj. Robert Rasmussen wears the authorized vest. Rasmussen is assigned to U.S. Forces Korea J-2. A runner wears an unauthorized reflective belt. Reflective belts or arm bands may not be used in lieu of reflective vests, according to Area II Command Policy 10-1.

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Staff Sgt. Charles Simpson smiles for the camera as the Army and Air Force Hometown News Service team videotapes his holiday greeting Oct. 17 at the Dragon Hill Lodge courtyard.

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Area II Public Affairs YONGSAN GARRISON — Area II officials named Yongsan volunteers “angels among us,” Oct. 19 during a volunteer of the quarter ceremony at the Community Service Building. “Every quarter we take time to honor our volunteers who have made outstanding contributions to the Yongsan and Area II community,” said Les Toth, Area II Army Community Service director. “All our nominees have given an investment in time and energy to make a difference to this community. We want them to know we appreciate them.” The selection board named Amy Kim as youth volunteer of the quarter for her work at the Women, Infants and Children program office at the 121st General Hospital. Officials named Nancy Pacheco as adult volunteer of the quarter for her service as Hannam Village mayor and work with the Girl Scouts of America. “All volunteer organizations in Area II nominate a volunteer, and they are examined by a selection board,” said James Greene, Area II Army Family Action Plan manager. “The results are based on a point system that considers how many hours they volunteered, if they worked a lot during the day or after hours, and their total impact to the community.” Greene said the choice becomes difficult because of the volunteers’ contributions. “When you realize some volunteers have given more than 250 hours this quarter, it’s tough,” Greene said. Area II Commander Col. Ron Stephens presented each of the 13 nominees with a certificate and the top

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American Red Cross gets ‘extreme makeover’ Community volunteers combine efforts to upgrade aging facilities By David McNally Area II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — The American Red Cross opened its doors to the public for an Oct. 17 “Open House” to celebrate its new look. U.S. Forces Korea Commander Gen. Leon J. LaPorte toured the offices and spoke to a gathering of community members and volunteers. “This is a phenomenal organization that is truly customer-focused,” he said.

LaPorte said the American Red Cross is focused on helping others, rather than looking out for itself. Over the past few months, Area II and 1st Signal Brigade officials as well as other community volunteers, championed the cause of refitting the Yongsan and seven peninsula Red Cross offices with furniture, computers and communications equipment. “I wish I had taken pictures from before,” said Donna Coggin, USFK advisor to the American Red Cross. “There were holes in desks; they were bent and marred. They even had old gray metal bookcases. Everything looked as

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U.S. Forces Korea Commander Gen. Leon J. LaPorte speaks with Catherine Moug as Donna Coggin and Ahava Martin give an Oct. 17 tour of the Yongsan American Red Cross facilities.

if it was an orphaned piece of furniture.” Today, the look and feel of the second floor Moyer Community Services Center facility is fresh and professional. “It’s beautiful,” Coggin said. “They went out of their way to find quality furniture that could be re-used from what was available elsewhere in the community.” Coggin said a fresh coat of paint gave the finishing touch to a meticulous renovation that changed the office, “180-degrees out” from before. “Now, when you walk in here to work, or as a customer, you’re going to think this is a competent office,” Coggin said. American Red Cross Director Ahava Martin said the makeover was a welcome change. “Mrs. Coggin came in and said, ‘We need to make some changes.’ She really saw the things that needed to be done throughout our offices to give us a professional look,” Martin said. “The Red Cross is one of those organizations that sometimes we all take for granted,” LaPorte said. “We just assume those Red Cross messages that come in for the troops are going to get processed and delivered in a timely manner. Most of us don’t take the time to consider what is involved with simply processing emergency message, but that in itself is a significant undertaking.”

Coggin said the computer and communications upgrades left the Yongsan ARC better suited to deal with the disasters. “When Katrina hit, we were ready,” Coggin said. “And we didn’t know we had to be ready, but we were, thanks to the giftings that we were given by these folks.” Coggin and LaPorte presented certificates and coins to Brig. Gen. Tom Landwermeyer, Installation Management Agency, Korea Region Office director; Col. Lawarren Patterson, 1st Signal Brigade commander; Col. Ron Stephens, Area II commander; John Wright, Area II deputy logistics director; Stephen Kang, Area II property book officer; Staff Sgt. Tony Atkins, 41st Signal Battalion; and James Elo, Regional Chief Information Office information technology specialist. “My job was to coordinate the communications,” Elo said. “We know how to locate equipment, and we found like-new equipment other units had planned to turn in.” Elo said he was more than happy to help out people that help others every day. “I’m retired Army and I know everything the Red Cross does to help the military,” he said. E-mail [email protected]

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Holiday “At Kunsan Air Base we recorded 316 greetings in one day,” Grogin said. “We like it when the leadership gets involved and make sure all their people get down to see us. That was one of our better days.” The team departed Oct. 19 for their San Antonio, Texas, production facility to

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edit and distribute the greetings to television stations around the United States and Puerto Rico. “I miss my family and I miss America,” said Spc. Adam Barnett. “When I do this, it helps me feel a little bit closer to them.” E-mail [email protected]

Volunteers two volunteers with a plaque. “They will also receive the coveted 90day parking place in front of the commissary and exchange, and gifts from sponsors who support our volunteer program,” Stephens said. “Their community spirit and positive attitude makes many of our community services possible, and they receive our greatest respect.” Both winners said they were surprised

from Page 10 and admitted they never expected to receive the honor. “I volunteer just to give something to the community,” Kim said. “I think it’s the best way to spend your free time, and I appreciate the work experience I’m getting.” Pacheco shared the sentiment. “I get a free parking spot at Hannam,” she said. “Other than that, I get a lot of positive relationships and a good feeling.”

Koreans learn English at lecture sessions Seoul professionals listen to American speakers By Capt. Stacy Ouellette 8th U.S. Army Future Plans

YONGSAN GARRISON — Members of the Seoul community gathered Sept. 22, to take part in a lecture series by a nonprofit organization of Seoul-area business owners and professionals at the Shindang Ward Chapel. The Seoul English Study Association is dedicated to helping Koreans improve English skills by listening to lectures. The group chooses many prominent English speakers as guest speakers. “Guest speakers must have professional experience, knowledge to share and be motivated to share their experiences with the audience,” said Hubert Huh, Defense Manpower Data Center Support Center Asia from Daegu. For September, the speaker was Seoul American Elementary School Principal Don Christensen. His lecture focused on the American educational system. Christensen explained how children at his school participated in Chuseok celebrations. Chuseok is the Korean version of Thanksgiving. “Our school celebrates Chuseok to bring in the Korean culture,” he said. “We have students with different

nationalities, to include Korean descent. Many parents volunteer to teach the children the Korean traditions during the celebration.” He stated the importance of honoring this holiday in order to teach all students about the Korean culture. Huh translates each lecture to ensure that attendees understand the information regardless of their English level. In his lecture, Christensen discussed how the American education system is structured and annotated the differences between public, private and Department of Defense schools. “The purpose of all education is to teach children to be productive, positive members of society. We educate the children to continue and advance their culture,” Christensen said. As a former music teacher, Christensen understands the importance of teaching all children in ways that inspire them to grow and enjoy learning. The lectures take place on the last Thursday of every month. The program lasts about 90 minutes including the lecture, questions for the speaker and a small reception. For information, call 724-6198 or contact Huh at [email protected]. E-mail [email protected]

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Reporting births overseas By Mike Edwards U.S. Embassy, Seoul

SEOUL — A child born abroad to American parents may be entitled to U.S. citizenship. Parents can apply on behalf of a child for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad issued by the American Citizen Services Unit at the U.S. Embassy. Before the child can receive a U.S. passport or a Social Security number, the child needs to be documented as a U.S. citizen. Because there are several requirements, it is important to start the CRBA process as soon as possible. If a child will travel outside Korea, he or she will need a U.S. passport. In addition, Korean Immigration requires that parents of U.S. citizen children obtain a Korean visa in their child’s passport within 30 days of the child’s birth, if the child will remain in Korea for more than 30 days. Failure to apply for the child’s Korean visa could result in a fine. Only the child’s parents or legal guardian may apply for a CRBA on their behalf. The CRBA application must be signed before a United States consular officer or a designated military official. Most parents choose to apply for their child’s U.S. passport at the same time as the CRBA. It takes about two weeks to process an application for a passport because the applications are forwarded to the United States, where the passport

is printed. A child’s passport and CRBA will be sent by APO or military courier delivery service for pick up. The CRBA application includes the application for a Social Security card. The child’s Social Security card will be sent directly by the Social Security Administration. Allow three to six months for the card to arrive. Both parents must bring their child to either the American Citizen Services Unit of the Embassy or one of the USFK passport acceptance facilities located at camps Casey, Henry or Hialeah, K-2, Osan or Kunsan air bases, and Yongsan Garrison. Parents will need to present the following forms and other items: ! Application for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (form DS-2029/SS-5); ! Application for a U.S. Passport (DS11, brown form); ! Two passport photographs of your child (2"-by-2" on a white background, eyes open, with parents’ hands hidden from view); ! $147 fee ($82 for the U.S. Passport and $65 for the CRBA, by money order if applying at a USFK base or, if applying at the U.S. Embassy, in U.S. dollars or Korean won equivalent or by credit card); ! Evidence of child’s birth, such as an original U.S. military hospital certificate, which must be signed and sealed by the doctor or the hospital, or a Korean hospital

birth certificate, which must be accompanied by an English translation; ! Evidence of U.S. citizenship of the parent(s), which can be one of the following: Full-validity U.S. Passport, U.S. Birth Certificate, CRBA, Certificate of Naturalization, Certificate of Citizenship, and/or CRBA for a previous child of the same marriage born overseas. Evidence of citizenship documents must be either an original or a copy certified by the issuing agency. A photocopy or a “true copy” cannot be accepted; ! If only one parent is a U.S. citizen, evidence of the American parent having resided in the U.S. or been with the U.S. military for at least five years; ·! If married, an original or certified copy of the marriage certificate issued by a city, state or foreign government; ! Evidence of legal termination of any previous marriages, such as original or certified copies of all divorce or annulment decrees or death certificates. For a Korean citizen, the Family Census Register is acceptable proof of legal termination of a prior marriage. An English translation must be included. ! Confirmation of paternity if the father is the only U.S. citizen and the parents are not married, or if the parents were married less than six months prior to the birth of the child. For downloadable forms and up-to-date information, go to www.asktheconsul.org.

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how it is spread and what to do to prevent it, can decrease the severity of this illness. Prevention A flu shot is your best protection against the flu, but it is not the only step a person may take to ward off the virus. Prevention is primarily a matter of hygiene. The best way to prevent or to significantly reduce one’s chance of getting a cold or the flu includes frequent hand washing, covering the nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing, and properly disposing of tissues after use. Another important preventive measure is to get the annual flu shot. The best time to get the flu shot is October and November. However, a flu shot in December or later will still provide protection from the flu. Members of the military, Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army Soldiers, and Emergency Essential/Mission Essential civilian personnel are required to undergo influenza immunizations. The flu shot will be available for these personnel throughout Korea upon arrival of the vaccine. Military treatment facilities and units will coordinate immunizations of active-duty Soldiers and other essential personnel. All other beneficiaries interested in receiving the flu vaccine should contact their MTF or discuss this vaccine with their health care provider. For information, visit www.cdc.gov/ nip/flu, or talk to a health care provider.

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Letting God find the masterpiece within us Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Mike Belue 2nd Infantry Division

There is a story about two men, both Italian sculptors of the Renaissance. One was Donatello (1386-1466), whose full name was Donato Di Niccola Di Betto Bardi, who is generally considered one of the greatest sculptors of all time and the founder of modern sculpture. The other was Michelangelo (1475-1564), arguably the most inspired creator in the history of art. One day Donatello received delivery of a huge block of marble. After examining it carefully, Donatello rejected the marble because it was too flawed and cracked for him to use. The rejected block of marble lay discarded in a field for the next 40 years, until Michelangelo noticed it. Michelangelo also carefully scrutinized the block of marble. He also noticed the

cracks and flaws. But he had the ability to look beyond them and saw a powerful masterpiece inside, waiting to be liberated. Because of his superior artistic ability, Michelangelo accepted the “useless” block of marble with all its cracks and flaws. Then from 1501-1504, he carved it into one of the greatest art treasures of all time – the statue of “David.” Now I would like to ask you to put your name in the title of this story in place of David’s. Like that piece of marble, many of us have flaws and blemishes in our character, faults that may have resulted in our rejection or disqualification. At those times of rejection we may think there is no future for us. But God is not finished with us. God knows all about our flaws, but because of his superior

artistic ability, he is willing to take us and make us into a masterpiece of a human being – if we will only let him. It is always a painful process to go through. First, we experience rejection, then once we are accepted the carving and creating of our new character begins. For most of us it takes a lifetime for God to create in us what he has in mind. So endure the hammering and chiseling for the present time while God makes a masterpiece of your life. The prophet Isaiah declared, “O Lord, You are our Father, we are the clay, and You are the Potter; and all of us are the work of Your hands.” (Isaiah 64:8) Now, take just a moment out of your busy schedule and pray with me. Lord, take the cracked and broken pieces of my life and build them into something beautiful, for your glory.

Area I Worship Services Catholic Mass Saturday 4 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. Noon 1 p.m. Eucharistic Episcopal Sunday 5:30 p.m. Latter Day Saints Sunday 1 p.m. Protestant Sunday 9:30 a.m. 10 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

CRC Warrior Chapel CRC Warrior Chapel Camp Casey Stone Chapel Camp Stanley Chapel Stanley Chapel Crusader Chapel Camp Castle Chapel Camp Casey Stone Chapel Camp Kyle Chapel

11 a.m.

Protestant (COGIC) Sunday 12:30 p.m. Protestant Contemporary Sunday 6 p.m. Protestant Gospel Sunday 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Korean Services Sunday

9 a.m.

Camp Casey DISCOM Chapel, Camp Hovey Chapel Theater, Stanley Chapel, Camp Casey Crusader Chapel CRC Warrior Chapel Camp Stanley (Reggie’s) CRC Warrior Chapel Camp Stanley Chapel Camp Casey DISCOM Chapel

7 p.m. 1st Sunday 1 p.m. 2nd/3rd Sun. 2 p.m.

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Camp Stanley Chapel, CRC Warrior Chapel Camp Jackson Chapel Camp Jackson Chapel Camp Casey Stone Chapel Camp Castle Chapel Camp Hovey Chapel

Area I Chaplains Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Mike Belue [email protected] 732-7998 Chaplain (Maj.) Mark Awdykowyz [email protected] 732-6169 Chaplain (Maj.) Lee Rodgers [email protected] 723-7144

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Seasons turn to harvest By Roger Edwards Area III Public Affairs

CAMP HUMPHREYS – Those who work the soil follow a different scale of time than those who make their living in an office or shop. Theirs is a slower world which follows the shift of the seasons and the measured progression of the year instead of the clock. Gardening, growing living green plants, may be considered a craft, an art or a science. But whatever else it is, it is hard work. In Korea, as elsewhere on the northern

part of our globe, harvest is now under way. Fields of rice, rich and green during summer’s months, are turning to shades of brown and straw as they are picked clean and prepared for winter’s rest. Gardens are giving up their ripe cabbage and bright red peppers to become Kimchi, Korea’s national dish. Men and women, oldsters and youngsters are in the fields, reaping the gardens they work on all year. When the harvest is done, they turn and fertilize the soil in preparation for a new planting in the spring.

Rice, newly planted in the spring, takes on a rich green color throughout the summer months.

Ginseng is a plant that loves shade. Farmers build shaded fields to grow the plant.

Away from the city signs of agriculture are everywhere. Here pumpkins grow on a roof.

A farmer burns off rice stubble during the winter months to return nutrients to the soil and to prepare his fields for spring planting.

A woman bags grapes on the vine to keep pests away.

Gardening is hard work in all kinds of weather.

Green houses play a big role in Korean farming. They are used year round to grow certain crops, and to provide a sheltered place to start plants from seed.

Suitable land is scarce in Korea and more than one garden is planted near family graves.

Peppers dry in the Korean sun.

Limited space can still be used.

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Like a combine harvesting wheat, a mechanical rice harvester makes short work of a rice field.

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A pair thrash the wild sesame they have cultivated all year. The wild seed has more flavor.

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1-43 ADA takes 8th Army soccer title By Capt. Joshua Fishman 1-43 ADA Battalion

Basketball Tournament The Warrior Post-Level Basketball League Tournament will be at Camp Casey’s Carey Fitness Center Saturday and Sunday. Preliminary games begin at noon Saturday, with championship games set to begin at 3 p.m. Sunday. CAC Tours Available Camp Red Cloud’s Community Activity Center is offering an Osan Shopping Tour Saturday. Register at the local CAC to participate. Buses depart Casey, CRC and Stanley community activity centers. For each departure time and information, call the CRC CAC at 732-6246. Cold Steel Golf Challenge The Osan Field Artillery Association will host the 4th Annual Cold Steel Golf Challenge Friday at the Osan Golf Course. The event is open to all military, Department of Defense civilians and Korean Nationals (with players able to register as individuals or as a fourperson team). Open registration is 6:30 to 8 a.m. the day of the tournament, with play beginning at 8:30 a.m. The competition is a shotgun start/best ball format. Cost is $20/20,000 won per person, and includes use of a golf cart. To register or for information, call 7849693. MWR Cable Loses E! Channel Beginning in November E! TV will be switching to a satellite outside of Korea’s footprint and will no longer be available on the MWR Cable TV system. MWR is currently working to obtain an alternate channel and regrets any inconvenience this loss of service may cause its viewers. For information, call 738-CATV (2288). MWR Restaurant Survey Commiskey’s Family Restaurant on Yongsan Garrison’s South Post and Reggies Restaurant on Main Post began conducting the MWR Restaurant Survey. The surveys consist of 15 questions and a comment section so customers may help MWR improve. The survey will take less than a minute to complete and will greatly assist MWR in trying to improve Area II restaurants. After completing the survey, hand it over to the cashier on your way out and receive a $1 discount for your next meal at Commiskey’s or Reggie’s. Body Building Contest Do you have a muscular body? If so, make plans to be at Camp Red Cloud Nov. 4, as Mitchell’s Club hosts a body building contest beginning at 6:30 p.m. The competion is open to participants from throughout Korea. Weigh-in and registration begin at 3 p.m. for information, call 732-8189.

SUWON AIR BASE — With the autumn weather clear, sunny and crisp, the 1st Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery ”Cobra Strike” Battalion battled a grueling 100 minutes of soccer action with their heated rival 3-6 Cavalry “Heavy Cav.” The match kicked off at 9 a.m. Oct. 16 on Yongsan Garrison. The 1-43 team was undefeated heading into the championship match, emerging the victors in a 3-1 defeat over the HHB Fire Brigade in the first round, a 3-1 win over Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 8th U.S. Army in the second round and a 5-2 victory against 18th Medical Command in the semifinals. With three wins under their belt, the Heavy Cav prepared to face a familiar foe. C P The Cav squad defeated 1-43 ADA in the Area III Championship 1-0 and to no Members of 1st Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery Brigade’s soccer team collect their 8th U.S. surprise of the 1-43 ADA Team Army Championship trophies Oct. 16. Captain, Spc. Michael Oduro, the two back and forth with time of possession It was apparent, however, that the Cobra teams clashed again for the 8th Army title. equal for both teams. Both goalkeepers Strike battalion was getting to the ball “We played every game as if it were made several critical saves, including two quicker than the Heavy Cav. After grinding away at the 3-6 defense, the championship to win our matches huge back-to-back saves from the 1-43 leading into the final,” said Oduro, “Even ADA goalie Pvt. Darren Wilson in the last Sgt. Jung Suk Kim scored at the seventhough we remained in the winners two minutes. The match would remain minute mark on a finely threaded midfield bracket and found that 3-6 Cav had tied after 50 minutes of action sending the forward pass from Pvt. Jae Hong Jung. following the goal, 1-43 ADA tightened sustained a loss in the double elimination match into a decisive shootout. tournament, we were quite sure we would With the shootout tied at three, 1-43 up its defense and capitalized on a hustle still face them in the championship.” ADA had the advantage with Oduro taking play by Spc. Bonty Gbaye at the 20th Oduro’s prediction proved correct. the final shot to win the match. Oduro minute. Gbaye chased down a forward pass With a significantly taller team, 1-43 ADA rushed his shot and sailed it wide left. The matched 3-6’s size with speed. A scoreless 1-43 ADA squad would then go on to lose from Sgt. Tomas Cruz that was quickly match in the first of two 25-minute halves, the match in a sudden death being charged by the 3-6 1-43 ADA struck in the 23rd minute when shootout when they could not answer a goalkeeper. Gbaye was able to head the Sgt. Manuel Sanchez blasted a 25-ft. laser Heavy Cav goal by Spc. Jungsang Yoon. ball past the goalie and into the net. The shot in the upper left-hand corner of the net. “I felt completely responsible for our Cav would have their chances to answer The 3-6 Cav team was not phased by defeat knowing that it was in our grasp but in the end Gbaye’s goal would seal the victory. the goal and stuck to their game plan. With only to fall short,” said Oduro. The 1-43 ADA team coaches, Capt. a n Since the loss “We played every game as if it aggressive was 1-43’s first Javier Concha and ROK Army Sgt. Maj. push, 3-6 in the double Won Kyu Choi, held the championship were the championship ...” Cav Scored Spc. Michael Oduro e l i m i n a t i o n trophy high in the air for all of the 1-43 in the last tournament, the air defenders to gaze upon. 1-43 team captain “I’m very proud of our team, our minute of the two teams half when Sgt. Standly Tcheshie scored would go head-to-head once more, only players, many of whom played injured against a sleeping 1-43 ADA defense after receiving a 10-minute intermission. not to mention limited time to practice. a perfect corner kick from Sgt. Kingsley Plagued by a multitude of injuries and It’s amazing that despite the injuries and Anyangkusi. fatigue, both teams tapped into their last other constraints we kept our confidence The second half of the match was energy reserves and gutted out another level high … to win against a great, anything but lackluster. The action went scoreless first half of the second game. competitive team like 3-6 Cav,” said Choi. OURTESY

Ball Hog Cpl. Lee Jae-joon, 94th Military Police Battalion soccer team, controls the ball during the annual Pig Bowl competition on Yongsan Garrison Oct. 14.Nearly 800 MPs stationed throughout the Republic of Korea descended on Seoul to show their esprit de corps and to show off their athletic abilities in the sports competition. Unit teams competed in volleyball, soccer, football, basketball and a mystery event -- during which team had to complete 150 sit-ups, 150 pushups, a nearly one-mile lap with a M16, another lap with a M16 and 45-pound rucksack, and a final lap with the rucksack, gas mask and M16 -- at the Pig Bowl. After all scores were tallied, the 94th MP Battalion earned top honors. CPL. JUNG JUNG-WOO

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Camp Eagle fliers train on Humphreys simulators By Capt. Nathon Woelke 1st Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment

CAMP EAGLE — One of the most challenging aspects of aviation training in the Republic of Korea is

List. After a review of training guidance, trainers develop an area of operations out of the available Korean land database. Training focuses on platoon leaders

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Chief Warrant Officer Bill Gunnett conducts a familiarization flight in the Aviation Combine Arms Tactical Trainer prior to Alpha Company, 1-2 Aviation Regiment, collective mission training. Helmet fitting and familiarization are critical steps in ensuring successful training. exercising tactics, techniques and procedures used by attack aviation to detect and destroy targets while maximizing survivability. In Korea the urbanization that supports a growing population in a country with limited land resources presents challenges for tough, realistic training for flying units. Obstacles include tower and wire hazards, noise abetment areas, air traffic control requirements, restricted flight areas and little room for replicating a massed mechanized threat. These can make the task of training a company seem insurmountable. T h e n t h e r e i s t h e Av i a t i o n Combine Arms Tactical Trainer, a simulator known as AVCATT for short, at Camp Humphreys. AVCATT provides commanders with a great collective training tool. The system provides a highly detailed, simulated environment that supports up to six aircrews free from real-world physical restrictions, on a new Korean land database. As nine members of Camp E a g l e ’s A l p h a C o m p a n y, 1 s t Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment discovered in September, AVCATT training follows an eight step plan. Planning Trainers lay out training requirements identified in brigade and battalion training guidance and the company Mission Essential Task

maneuvering teams of two to three aircraft. All functions of the company and battalion can be role played by the company commander as the observer/controller. Train the Trainer AVCATT provides a complete online training suite. While aviators are required to take the online course of instruction, role players and O/Cs take additional instruction. They then review the company METL, training manuals and After Action Report comments from the last company to use the facility to set the tasks, conditions, standards and administrative requirements. Site Recon Some site familiarization can be conducted through the online familiarization courses that orient the user to the AVCATT trailer layout and safety precautions. Camp Humphreys also provides sketch maps showing the simulation complex, lodging, and dining facilities. A large suspended office floor in Camp Humphreys’ main hangar provides ample room for setting up map boards and conducting mission planning. The facility has much more to offer than t h e t w o p r i m a r y AV C AT T simulators. Issue the Order Once planning is complete, company commanders prepare an abbreviated air mission briefing for platoon leaders based on the tasks

to be trained and the terrain database. Each team makes a 1;100,000 scale map of the training area. Training Rehearsal Training team rehearsals focus on actions in simulation. They consist of two separate topics. First the company commander reviews scenarios with AVCATT technicians and talks through the team and opposition forces schemes of maneuver. Graphics are loaded and communications verified. Second; teams conduct map rehearsals led by platoon leaders.They are afforded the opportunity to perform a few tasks with their teams following helmet fitting and familiarization flights. All these activities are conducted on the first training day and are indispensable in achieving the desired training effect. Execute the Training Training occurs over two days following helmet fitting, flight familiarization and crew rehearsals. This gives crew members time to occupy the crew stations, to deliberate scenario upload validating O/C input and for communications checks that greatly contribute to success during execution. Conduct AAR The AVCATT provides a number of tools to assist the O/C in conducting the AAR. Battle damage assessment reports, digital traffic, voice traffic, 3D playback, 2D map playback, performance reports and

multiple screens projecting results, all choreographed by the AVCATT technician in close collaboration with the O/C can overshadow training objectives and overwhelm the briefer. Alpha Co., 1–2 Avn. trainees focused on situational understanding and actions on contact as the core of their AAR. While this does not take full advantage of the system, it allows for a quick and coherent AAR that allowed the crews to apply lessons learned during the next training secession. Retrain While one day of training on the AVCATT provides a unit with a list of lessons learned, a second day of training solidifies them. The ability to address training deficiencies and apply lessons learned quickly is an incredible advantage that AVCATT readily provides. A second day of organized collective training is a must for any organization using the device. While the training that Alpha Co., 1-2 Avn. Regt. conducted focused on team fundamentals, AVCATT provides training possibilities throughout the scope of crew- and company-level operations. Simulations allowing crews to train in multiple aircraft operations with different aircraft types, advanced gunnery rehearsed in simulation and the ability to link ground simulation trainers to AVCATT allows for truly integrated air-ground simulation training.

First Lt. Troy Gillett, Alpha Company, 1-2 Aviation, has finished all the preliminaries and is ready to launch his simulated helicopter during a training session on the Aviation Combine Arms Tactical Trainer at Camp Humphreys in September.

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Retired ROK General Paik Sun-yup visits Rocky Horror Halloween Camp Humphreys Better Opportunities for Single and unaccompanied Soldiers is sponsoring an “All Night Movie” showing of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” starting at midnight Friday at the post theater. Patrons are encouraged to dress for the “Womanless Beauty Pageant” that will follow the show. Props will be provided and admission is free. Employment and Volunteer Seminar “Make your Move” is the theme for the Army Community Services Employment and Volunteer Seminar Nov. 4 at Tommy D’s. The seminar covers everything from writing resumes to dressing for success at that interview – and what to say. Attendance is free. Pre-registration is required for the event. Register by dropping by ACS or by calling 753-8401. Sign in begins at 8:30 a.m. and the event begins at 9 a.m. Lunch is provided. Special Duty as Inspector General The Office of the Inspector General for 8th U.S. Army and U.S. Forces Korea is looking for Soldiers in the rank of major (branch immaterial) or captain (with successful completion of company command) to serve as IG. For information, call Lt. Col. Levern Eady at 725-6739. Hazardous Waste Turn-in Procedures Hazardous Wa s t e Tu r n - i n Procedures changed as of Oct. 19. Turn-in hazardous waste and empty containers at Camp Humphreys only between 1 and 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at Hazmart, Bldg. 1640. Customers may call 753-7710 to schedule appointments. Appointments have priority over walk-ins. Memos are NOT needed to drop off hazardous waste and containers. For information at Humphreys, call 753-7754 or 7537964. At camps Long and Eagle Hazardous Waste pick-up remains availableTuesdays. Used Oil/Fuel Procedures remain the same. To arrange for a contractor appointment to pump used oil/fuel, call Kim Tae-On (753-6048) at Camp Humphreys or Yi Sang-Tae (7213486) at Camp Long/Eagle. Units should call when a 55-gallon drum is full. TMCW Submissions To submit an item for use in The Morning Calm Weekly’s Area III News & Notes, call 753-6132. Deadline for submission is close of business the Friday prior to the date the item is to be printed.

National hero addresses Area III KATUSAs By Roger Edwards Area III Public Affairs

CAMP HUMPHREYS – Paik Sunyup, an authentic Korean national hero, visited Camp Humphreys Monday. Paik, who commanded the Republic of Korea Army’s 1st Infantry Division at the outbreak of the Korean War, was the Republic’s first four star general. He

retired as chairman of the joint chiefs of staff in 1960. Paik arrived here at 9:30 a.m., met with Area III and Camp Humphreys command representatives, and was escorted to the base theater where he addressed Area III Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army Soldiers. “We had about 400 in the audience,”

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Retired ROK Army General Paik Sun-yup (left) visited Camp Humphreys Oct. 24, and spent time addressing and greeting Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army Soldiers.

said Lee Ki-sub,” Area III Public Affairs. “It was really very interesting. As a child I always heard about the people and events of the Korean War and Gen. Paik was always part of the stories. “He talked to us about the history of our nation and our relationship to the United States,” said Lee. “It was like a history lesson from a teacher who had actually lived the history he was teaching. It was great.” Paik, who was born in North Korea, graduated from Manchuria’s Mukden Military Academy in 1941 and served in the Manchurian Army during World War II. According to his biography, Paik recognized the influence the communists were gaining and fled south in December 1945. He was commissioned a first lieutenant in the South Korean Constabulary, which later became the Republic of Korea Army. Since retiring from the military, Paik has served his nation as a diplomat and a Minister of Transportation.

Post office announces holiday hours By Roger Edwards Area III Public Affairs

CAMP HUMPHREYS – The U.S. Postal Service has announced “Mail By” dates for holiday letters and packages originating from military units outside of the continental United States for delivery in the United States. “First class letters and cards mailed from Korea must be posted by Dec. 10 to guarantee delivery by Christmas,” said 1st Lt. Brent Denisar, postal officer, Area III. “Items sent priority mail will also be delivered by Christmas if mailed by Dec. 10. Items mailed via parcel airlift mail service (PAL), or space available mail service (SAM) should be mailed no later than Dec. 3.” For information regarding mail by dates to destinations outside the continental U.S. and exceptions, stop by your post office.

“Our holiday operating hours kick in Nov. 14,” said Denisar, “and will continue through Dec. 17. Post office doors will open for business at 10 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. We’ll open at 1 p.m. Thursday and close at 6 p.m. daily except Saturday. Saturday hours are from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. “I’d also like to put out the word that we’re looking for volunteers to help out during the weeks leading up to Christmas,” he said. “The volume of mail we handle always increases and, at times, it can be hard for my regular crew to handle. I want to talk with anyone who can devote a regular period of time to processing the mail – whether its five days a week or just a few hours once a week. We need someone who is regular and dependable.” Anyone who would like to volunteer, or who needs information, can stop by the post office or call 753-6563.

Fishing Derby Fishermen and recreation seekers dip their lines in the pond between Soldier’s Field and the blood bank Sunday at the 4th Annual Jethro Bodine Cement Pond Fishing Derby. “Since we’ve moved the event from the Z-Station outdoor swimming pool though, we’ve decided to change the name,” said Mike Mooney, MWR marketing director. “From now on the event will be known as the annual Jethro Bodine Cement Run Fishing Derby. For the Derby MWR buys native Korean Speckled Trout from a fish farm at Mount Sorak on the east coast. “We bought 70 trout to stock the pond this year,” said Mooney. “Each fish tipped the scales at about a kilogram.” MWR supplied poles and bait for the $5 fee, with a limit of three fish per fee.. “We had about 35 fish left at the end of the day,” said Mooney, “and they’re welcome to call the new site home.” MICHAEL MOONEY

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CAMP HUMPHREYS – The Gyeonggi Provincial government sponsored a Korean cultural tour for U.S. Soldiers and airmen, Oct. 21. Fifteen Camp Humphreys Soldiers joined about 40 Soldiers and airmen from Suwon and Osan air bases for the day-long experience. The Gyeonggi Arts Center was the first stop on the tour. While there the group learned a traditional Korean folk song and played Korean games. They were also treated to a live performance of Korean folk music and got the chance to get hands-on experience playing traditional Korean musical instruments. After breaking for a Korean lunch, the tourists were taught how to do a traditional folk dance and were given

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the opportunity to paint their own performance masks. The next stop on the tour was at the Gyeonggi Provincial Museum for a look at exhibits on Korean history, culture and art. The last stop of the tour was the Korean Folk Village in Suwon where they were treated to an exhibition of trick horseback riding. The group finished the evening with dinner at a Korean restaurant where they were treated to bugogi, a dish of beef grilled over a brazier right at the table. The Area III Public Affairs Office regularly works with local officials to offer free cultural tours. Watch News & Notes in “The Morning Calm Weekly,” and monitor the Area III Command Channel for the future opportunities to get out and about, and to see Korea and experience its culture.

Soldiers and airmen follow the lead of a Korean dancer teaching them the steps of a traditional Korean folk dance during the Gyeonggi Province Cultural Tour Friday.

A traditional Korean drum set leads to loud loads of fun for (left to right) Spc. Kamera Loudermill and Sgt. Jeong Schellenger.

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Hacky-sack can be a dangerous game as Chaplain (Maj.) Jushua Pair demonstrates duringFriday’s Gyeonggi Province Cultural Tour. Observing the action are (left to right) Spc. Delisha Gulliver and Pvt. Dianna Fleming.

A Soldier checks out children’s drawings hanging in the Gyeonggi Provincial Museum during Friday’s Gyeonggi Province Cultural Tour.

Personal Touch

Students in Mayra Revak’s kindergarten class at Camp Humphreys American Elementary School, display packages of school supplies, letters and homemade bears they put together for kindergarten students at Opelousas Elementary School in Opeluousas, La. HAES students at all grade levels adopted 50 Opelousas students displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Each class adopted students from their own grade level. While the kindergarten students prepared their packages, second graders created books from their autobiographys. Packages for all grade levels were sent Oct. 18.

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Camp Henry bowler takes 8th Army championship By Steven Hoover Area IV Public Affairs

CAMP HENRY – Athletic champions sometimes train for years, preparing for that one shining moment when all that work turns into victory. And, then for others, it was a nice try. For Lt. Col. Lynn San Nicolas, 19th Theater Support Command inspector general, 15 years of bowling paid off in her first major tournament, with her winning the 2005 8th U.S. Army Women’s Bowling Championship, held Oct. 5–7, at Yongsan Lanes. The funny thing is, she’s a champion who almost wasn’t. “I really didn’t decide to enter the tournament until about a week before,” she said. After having bowled with her family and in leagues for 15 years or so, she credits her husband Charles and friend Barry Thomas, a former All-Army bowler himself, with giving her the confidence to enter. “She’s really been a pretty good athlete in most sports all her life,” Charles said. “We bowl on occasion as a family and she does really well. She also bowls well during recreational league bowling, so I just kind of challenged her to give the (8th Army)

bowling competition a go. I told her that I feel she can compete at that level and she’ll do okay if she would give herself a chance. Just relax, have fun and let the ball do the work.” That advice, coaxing and some lastminute preparation, would prove valuable near the end of the tournament. Up against six other competitors from throughout the peninsula, San Nicolas averaged 158 for the tournament, with a high game of 214. “We bowled seven games a day for three days,” she said. “That’s a lot of bowling. I thought I’d get tired bowling that much. Any time I felt myself losing focus, I just had to take some time to regroup and remember to not let one bad throw drag me down.” Throughout the tournament, that philosophy helped her maintain a lead of 100 pins or so. But Jennifer Salinas from Yongsan did cut into the lead on several occasions. Salinas closed the gap to within 30 pins two different times during days two and three. After day one, San Nicolas led by 123 pins. After the lead reached a tournament-high 153 pins, Salinas started to close the gap, rolling a 198 in game 12 and a 172 in game 13. That

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Lt. Col. Lynn San Nicolas, 19th Theater Support Command inspector general, works on her game at the Camp Walker Bowling Center. closed the gap to 34 pins. But, in game 14, San Nicolas bounced back with a 186 to 134 for Salinas. “I wasn’t really aware that it was that close,” Salinas said. “I was concentrating on what I was doing. I felt that I could have done better, but this being my first tournament, I am happy with the results. Lt. Col. San

Nicolas did a great job. She bowled some really great games, but I could tell she was struggling during a few of them. I think that is when the gap shortened a bit.” Starting day three with an 86-pin lead, San Nicolas started out slow, rolling games of 130, 160, 127 and 139. This enabled Salinas (who rolled 139, 170, 138 and 162) to cut the lead to 33 pins by game 18. “That’s when I had to concentrate a little better,” San Nicolas said. She finished with a flourish, rolling scores of 164, 162 and 166 to win the tournament going away. The final margin was 142 pins. Although she didn’t achieve her goal of rolling a 160 average, her final tally was more than enough to take the title. “I’m pretty competitive by nature,” she said. “What I like about bowling is that although you are competing against other players, you can also compete with yourself. That’s what I usually do. I’m usually trying to roll my best game every time.” Asked if she was planning to defend her title, she said, “If we are still here in Korea (when they have the tournament), I definitely plan to defend my title.”

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Taegu American School freshman Dawn Stemple races through an opening during the freshmen versus sophomore powder puff football game Oct. 21 at Warrior Field on Camp George. The sophomores won 12–0. Seniors won the 11th- versus 12th-grade powder puff game 21–0. Spirit Week, which featured a variety of events throughout homecoming week, was won by the senior class.

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Combined Martial Arts Demonstration The Korean American Friendship Association, Daegu Chapter, is hosting a Combined Martial Arts Performance from 10 a.m.– 5 p.m. Sunday, at Kelly Fitness Center on Camp Walker. This event is open to the community. During this time, there will be reduced speed limits because of increased pedestrian traffic. Parking will also be at a premium with almost 600 people expected for this event. The main gym floor at Kelly is closed, but the other facilities will be available. For information, call No Wonhyon at 768-7477. NEO Exercise Courageous Channel 05 – 2 will be conducted through Sunday. Participation is mandatory for all DoD affiliated noncombatants. Area IV Evacuation Control Centers will be open continuously through: Camp Carroll: Crown Jewel Fitness Center: 9 p.m. Saturday Camp George: Taegu American School: 6 a.m. Sunday Camp Hialeah: Haven Club: 6 p.m. Friday Commander Fleet Activities Chinhae: Robinson Center: 7 p.m. Friday For information, call Kenneth Edland at 768-7737. Halloween Carnival A Halloween Carnival will be held 6 – 10 p.m. Saturday at Sweeny Field on Camp Carroll. For information, contact Raymond O. Mullins at 765- 7039. Trick-Or-Treat Hours Trick-or-treating will be 6–8 p.m. Monday. Military Police will conduct safety patrols from 5- 8 p.m. The Camp Walker Wood Clinic and Camp Hialeah Dispensary Emergency Room will provide candy Xray service 7:30–9:30 p.m. Hallelujah Night The Multicultural Gospel Service will conduct Hallelujah Night as an alternative to Halloween 5 – 7:30 p.m. Monday at Kelly Gym on Camp Walker. For information, call Lena Allen at 475- 4761. Vets Day Sports Basketball and soccer tournaments will be held Nov. 11- 13 at Kelly Fitness Center on Camp Walker. Registration deadline is Nov. 8. For information, call Kim Chong-hwan at 764- 4225. Special Duty as Inspector General The Office of the Inspector General for 8th U.S. Army and U.S. Forces Korea is looking for Soldiers in the rank of major (branch immaterial) or captain (with successful completion of company command) to serve as IG. For information, call 725-6739. CPR/Babysitting Class The Camp Henry American Red Cross Office will conduct an infant, child CPR and babysitting class 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at Red Cross office on Camp Henry. For information, call Jimmie Finch at 768- 7993.

A pagoda in one of Haein Temple’s courtyards is just one of many cultural relics at the expansive mountainside complex.

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PTP tour a cultural cornucopia

By Maj. C.L. Morelle-Oliveira 19th Theater Support Command Public Affairs

CAMP HENRY – Each year the Daegu Chapter of People to People International hosts a cultural tour for Area IV servicemembers, civilian employees and family members. This year 66 Daegu enclave participants visited the Daegaya Museum, the Haein Buddhist Temple and much more on a picturesque autumn day. Col. Carol L. Butts, 19th Theater Support Command logistics’ officer-in-charge, said the goal of the tour was to build and enhance Korean-American friendship, and to learn about and experience Korea’s history and culture. She said People to People provides an opportunity to establish lifelong Korean and American friendships and a means of being able to reach out, touch and see first-hand the Korean country, traditional cultures, people, and places. The group’s first stop was the Daegaya Museum in Goryeong, where participants learned about the most historical archeological site in the Republic of Korea, dating back to the Gaya Dynasty 42 – 562 A.D. Tour guide Choi Sang-hee of Daegu, a graduate of Keimyung University, provided great detail depicting the historical relevance of the site as Korean Augmentation to the United States Army Soldier Sgt. Kim Won-sun, supply noncommissioned officer, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 19th TSC, translated. “This was my first time attending a tour like this and the first time I got the chance to translate,” the Seoul native said. “I think other KATUSAs should do these trips. It gives you a good chance to translate, which is more than I thought it would be. I thought I was going to be just guiding everyone around.” Kim said the tour also provided him the chance to see higher-ranking personnel in a more informal social setting. “It was nice to see higher ranking people. We were free to talk and I got to know them better.” The museum offered static displays portraying local life, the jewelry and crowns of kings and queens, armor, pottery, steel weaponry, and photographs of the famous dig held in 19771978 by Gyeongbuk National and Keimyung Universities. The hallmark exhibit was a large-scale model recreation of the dig site. Housed in an igloo-looking burial mound replica at

Master Sgt. Beverly R. Riley, 19th Theater Support Command, plays the gayageum with a little assistance following lunch at the Haein Hotel. the Royal Tombs Park, where visitors read about the details of the site’s excavation from informative panels on the outside walkway, which borders the circular display. “Site 44” is the final resting place of 16 kings from the Gaya dynasty. There are 44 primary resting chambers that consist of dug-out, single person-sized chambers, fortified by rock bracing and covered in earth. These chambers sit atop the crest of the mountains, increasing their height by about 100 feet. An additional 32 rooms were created for the servants of these royals, who were buried -- Alive, some say -- in order to follow their rulers to the afterworld and continue their service. This practice

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By Galen Putnam Area IV Support Activity Public Affairs

CAMP HENRY – Volunteers are one of the most important assets in any community. Aware of the important difference volunteers make, the Area IV Support Activity recognized an organization and several individuals from the Daegu enclave during the Mid-Year Volunteer Ceremony Oct. 21 at the Evergreen Community Club on Camp Walker. Delia Connor, a registered nurse, was recognized for logging 440 volunteer hours from April to September. “Medical care is always in my heart,” she said. “Whenever I can help people, I know I’m making a difference.” VFW Post Hill 303 Memorial Post #10033 logged 2,784 hours during the same time frame. Michelle LaVelle, a senior at Taegu American School,

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put in 100 hours at the Child Development Center on Camp George. “When a baby smiles at me, it makes me feel proud,” she said. “I want to study preschool education and work at the CDC in the future.” Others recognized for their efforts to make Area IV the best place to live, work and play in Korea include: ! Alberta Grant, Multi-Cultural Gospel Service – 150 hours ! Andrea Hertzendorf, Girl Scouts – 101 hours ! Arturo DeLosSantos, Boy Scouts – 200 hours ! Christie Holmes, Camp Walker Library – 22 hours

Dana Hendrix, Protestant Teens for Christ – 100 hours ! Kyong Hui Anquay, AFTB/AFAP, Army Community Services – 38 hours ! Martha Cannon, Army Community Services – 28 hours ! Posok Ackerman, Apple Tree – 67 hours ! Scott Wayland, Taegu American School – 200 hours ! Sherry Page, Taegu Spouses Association – 100 hours ! Son Ok Norris, Chaplain Cross-Cultural Training and Counseling Center – 18 hours ! Soo Chin Chon, Camp Walker, Kelly Fitness Center – 40 hours ! Sue Finch, Civilian Personnel Advisory Center – 128 hours ! Young A Choi, Holy Family Catholic Parish – 90 hours !

307th Signal Battalion deactivates two Carroll companies 1st Signal Brigade Public Affairs CAMP CARROLL — The 226th and 229th Signal companies inactivated during an official ceremony Oct. 14 at Camp Carroll’s Storey Field. The companies were two of six subordinate units belonging to the 307th Signal Battalion. The companies’ personnel will be absorbed into the brigade’s two tactical battalions, the 307th Signal Battalion at Camp Carroll and the 304th Signal

Battalion, which is located at Camp Stanley in Uijongbu, as these two battalions transform into Integrated Theater Signal Battalions. The inactivation was in support of the ongoing Army-wide Signal transformation. “I thought today’s ceremony was quite moving,” said Maj. Joseph D’Addario, 307th Sig. Bn. executive officer. “In some regards sad, as we have

cased the guidons of two unique companies that have served this peninsula long and well.” he said. “On the other hand we are hopeful about our future as an Integrated Theater Signal Battalion and the powerful new command and control capabilities we will bring to the warfighter.” The entire process of transforming will take place in several phases through fiscal year 2008. During fiscal years 2005 and 2006, five

battalions under the 5th Signal Command, and 1st and 11th Signal brigades will transform to the new structure. Commands and brigades under the U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command/9th Army Signal Command are transforming battalions to better support the new Army organizational structure. Both companies participated in campaigns during World War II and the Korean War.

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is called “Sung-jan.” Next, the groups traveled by bus up a winding, narrow road, bordered by dense foliage subtly changing with the early tints of fall. Here PTP provided participants with a Korean meal, a sampling of the traditional entertainment of gayageum, and the opportunity for some to try their hand at this traditional string instrument. Commanding General 19th TSC, Brig. Gen. Timothy P. McHale, thanked the hosts, PTP President Han Tae-dong, Vice President Park Sung-duk, former president, Park Yong-jin and Sim Euijo, Hapcheon County governor. McHale said he appreciated the 35year steadfast friendship of the PTP Daegu Chapter and the opportunity they provided American servicemembers and their families to explore all the wonders of Korea. “PTP’s nationwide generosity has improved the quality of life for our Soldiers,” he said. “Without your involvement, a U.S. servicemember’s time in Korea would be less enjoyable.” McHale said that opportunities offered by PTP to further explore Korea afforded Americans the chance to discover a treasure among Korea’s many riches which could stay with them forever. “Your positive experience will hopefully have a positive affect on other Americans,” Han said.

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Young-ju, a monk at Haein Temple, displays a carved wooden block containing Buddhist scripture and other writings. He said the blocks have not been displayed to visitors in 20 years. Sim praised the sacrifices of the their educations. United States in their commitment to Originally established in 802 A.D., the Republic of Korea both during the Haein Temple has been rebuilt, modified war and throughout the past 60 years, and enhanced throughout the years. which ensured not only peace in the Achieving its current state in 1818, it Republic of Korea, but also the stability serves as the largest full monastic of Asia. “I hope this event provides training center of the Jogye Order of U.S. families the chance to explore Korean Buddhism and is recognized as Korea every year and that you have a UNESCO World Heritage site. good memories of Haein-sa, a national Participants experienced a rare treasure,” he said. one-on-one conversation with a monk After lunch, the group traveled to residing at Haein Temple. For more Haein Temple, Dharma Chapter, a series than an hour, monk Young-ju of original and refurbished shrines, explained the historical relevance of meditation halls, storage rooms, school the national treasure of the rooms, and quarters, where serious Janggyeong-gak, the panjeon housing scholars of Buddhism come to further which stores the Tripitaka Koreana

wood blocks. The 80,000 hand carved wood blocks contain Buddhist scripture and other sacred writings. The blocks can also be used to reproduce the writings on paper. He said the location was a natural preservation site due to its low humidity and cool air year-round, and that no other man-made modern accoutrements were needed to maintain these invaluable wooden print blocks. At monk Young-ju’s urging, a junior monk brought out one of the revered wooden blocks and held the priceless treasure up for all to see, bringing hundreds of years of history within an arm’s length. “This has never been done before,” Kim translated to the crowd. “This is the first and only time that a block has been removed to show people, and the junior monk is being scolded.” Prior to departing the temple, a few participants had the opportunity to make rubbings from a sample wood block for prosperity. “I liked visiting Haein-sa best,” said KATUSA Private Koong Jae-ha, 19th TSC chaplain’s assistant. “This was my first tour and I really liked that the higher ranks traveled with the Soldiers,” said the 20-year-old native of Cheonan. At the conclusion of the tour at Camp Walker, PTP leaders presented each participant with a gift of handpainted pottery.

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