The Morning Calm Korea Weekly - Sep. 1, 2006

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Random checkpoints keep Area II roads safe

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Area II students begin school without crossing guards By David McNally Area II Public Affairs

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Department of Defense Dependent Schools Korea Transportation Supervisor Bob Denny (left) watches over students arriving for the first day of school Tuesday at Yongsan Garrison.

YONGSAN GARRISON — School started Tuesday without contract crossing guards in Area II. Instead, Military Police Soldiers managed traffic at intersections and crosswalks along 8th Army Drive. “It’s working out better than I thought it would,” said Military Police Investigator Ron Theobald. “It’s actually better than last year.” In the past, 13 part-time contract crossing guards helped to augment the MPs; however, because of budget constraints funding was not available for those positions this year. “It’s better because there are no conflicting signals from the crossing guards and MPs,” Theobald said. “The MP is completely in control of the intersection.” Department of Defense Dependent Schools Korea Transportation Supervisor Bob Denny agreed. “As always, we get a lot of MP support,” Denny said. “It’s going pretty smoothly.” Denny and other school officials stood on the sidewalk Tuesday as bus after bus dropped kids off in front of Seoul American High School. “The students are using good judgment and staying alert,” Denny said. The buses dropped off students on the same side of the street as the schools. All three Yongsan schools are on the west side of 8th Army Drive. “Not many students have the need to cross the

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road,” said Area II Safety Officer Jeff Hyska. “Those that do have to cross the road, have an MP there to stop traffic.” On-post traffic at 7:30 a.m. was heavy with buses, parents dropping off students at school and community members going to work. “There are only two authorized drop-off points,” said Area II Law and Order Officer Ricky Oxendine. “Parents can drop off their kids in the parking lots, but on the road, the only place they can stop is in front of Seoul American Elementary School and next to the Youth Services Gymnasium.” Military Police stressed the importance of using seat belts. “We see parents using seat belts, but kids need to buckle up as well,” said Area II Provost Marshal Office NCOIC Master Sgt. Greg Dickerson. Military police were quick to stop drivers for traffic violations like pulling over to the side of the road to let students out and not wearing seat belts. Theobald wrote 10 citations Tuesday morning. “It’s not just to write citations,” he said. “The reason is for the children’s safety.” The MPs will continue traffic support in the mornings and afternoons before and after school as needed. “For the first day, I’m pleased,” Theobald said. “As the school year goes on, people will get in the routine.”

Airing It Out

By Staff Sgt. Mark Porter Korea Region Office Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON – The United States and South Korea ended a two-week exercise today, but hardly a boot was muddied or a weapon fired. The exercise, Ulchi Focus Lens, is an annual computer-driven command post exercise that allows U.S. and Korean military leaders to improve their ability to work together, leveraging technology to simulate battles and troop movements on the computer, rather than with troops in the field. Air Force Col. Cam Torrens, chief of Training, Readiness and Exercises for U.S. Forces Korea, said the objectives for UFL were to evaluate and improve combined and joint communication, procedures, plans and systems for conducting operations critical to the defense of the peninsula. To gauge whether these objectives are met, observers are present throughout the exercise, to critique the staff’s actions and offering suggestions to improve future operations. What they observed beginning Aug. 21 was an exercise Torrens called “the largest

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Taegu American School football players add some polish to their passing game during pre-season practice at the school’s practice field on Camp George Aug. 25. The Warrior football team is scheduled to play its first-ever Friday night home football game against Seoul American High School Sept. 8 at Camp Walker’s Kelly Field.

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Leaders must stress safety as we celebrate this Labor Day

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Labor Day is celebrated the first Monday in September. It is dedicated to the achievements of American workers and the contributions they have made to the strength, prosperity and well-being of the United States of America. As the Labor Day weekend approaches, so does the fifth anniversary of the most heinous terrorist attack against our great nation, the terrorist attack on New York City and the Pentagon. As we look towards Labor Day and remember 9-11, we cannot help but think about how much the world has changed as we continue to fight and win the Global War on Terrorism. As we conclude Ulchi Focus Lens ’06, Labor Day affords us the opportunity to take time to honor those who built our country, while remembering those who are fighting to secure our future. As we reconstitute following Ulchi Focus Lens and head into the long weekend holiday, leaders will have to conduct effective risk assessment and risk mitigation. Otherwise, this long weekend holiday could be a recipe for disaster. When analyzing risk, leaders must consider additional factors such as the significant turnover in senior leadership, the beginning of the new school year and the

onset of the fall are accountable and responsible for harvest. those in our charge, and the chain of We must prepare command must ensure that UtOT our team for Counselings by first-line leaders is our success, which norm – not the exception. Leader means no deaths or responsibilities for UtOT Counselings serious injuries over are laid out in my Command Policy the holiday. Letter #2, Command Safety. Approach this (Command Policy Letters are found holiday as you online at the USFK Web site, http:// would any tough www.usfk.mil/USFK/index.html.) mission; plan ahead, Our goal is no accidents, no serious develop controls injuries and no loss of life over this and execute to holiday weekend. As leaders, we are standard. Leaders accountable to achieve this. I wish Gen. B.B. Bell must engage each of you a safe and happy Labor United Nations Command/Combined servicemembers Day weekend, and I thank you for the Forces Command/U.S. Forces Korea and civilian sacrifices you are making in the Global commander employees to War on terrorism and the commitment identify and avoid hazards, and convey the you make to our great alliance with the requirement for personal responsibility. The Republic of Korea. Your nation is very grateful choices that servicemembers make have for all you do every day. We Go Together! consequences that affect the rest of their lives – and the lives of their loved ones. Before any servicemember departs for the long weekend, I require all first-line General, U.S. Army supervisors to conduct “Under the Oak Tree Commander Counselings” to drive the message home. We

MP Blotter The following entries were excerpted from the military police blotters. These entries may be incomplete and do not imply the guilt or innocence of any person. Area 2 Traffic Accident with Injuries, Damage to Private Property, Crossing Centerlines — Subject 1, operating a Privately Owned Vehicle, made an illegal U-turn causing Victim 1, operating a POV, to strike Victim 2’s POV, with Victim 3 as a passenger. Damages to Victim 1’s vehicle consisted of dents and scratches to the left portion of the front bumper. Damages to Victim 2’s vehicle consisted of dents and scratches to the right portion of the front fender. Subject 1’s vehicle sustained no visible damage. Victims 2 and 3 were transported by ambulance to 121st General Hospital where Victim 2 was treated and released for injuries consisting of pain and swelling to his/her left hand. Victim 3 was treated and released for injuries consisting of pain to the right leg. Injuries to Victim 1 consisted of swelling to the face and mouth, but he/she refused medical attention. Subject 1 sustained no visible injuries. All parties reported to Yongsan Main Police Station where Victim 2 and Victim 1 rendered a written sworn statement attesting to the above incident. Subject 1 rendered a written sworn statement denying fault in the above incident. Korean National Police cited Subject

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consisted of dents and scratches to the right rear quarter panel and a cracked rear bumper. Victims 2, 3 and 4 were transported by ambulance to the Dong Kyoung Hospital and Victim 1 arrived later. The four victims were administered diagnostic X-rays, which showed no apparent injuries. Due to the victims’ complaints of neck/ chest pains they will remain hospitalized for further observation. Subject 1 reported to the Yongsan PMO where he/she was advised of his/her legal rights, which he/she waived, rendering a written sworn statement admitting to the offense. Investigation continues. Larceny of Private Property — Person(s) unknown, by means unknown, removed Victim 1’s backpack containing his/her wallet, credit cards and miscellaneous personal effects, which was unsecured and unattended at Bldg. 233. A search of the area for subject(s) and/or witnesses met with negative results. ECOL is unknown. Area 5 Mischievous Conduct, Vandalism — Person(s) unknown, by means unknown, damaged Victim 1’s POV which was legally parked, secured and unattended. Damages to Victim 1’s vehicle consisted of having eggs broken on it and four tires deflated. Victim 1 stated that he/she observed military members from the residence next door throwing eggs and urinating on vehicles.

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Yongsan Commissary Family Day The Yongsan Commissary has numerous promotional activities planned for “Family Day”- A Day to Have Dinner with Your Children. With a variety of activities, including face painting, apple bobbing contest, basketball toss contest and free hot dogs during lunch hours, and free cake and coffee, The Sept. 23 event seeks to benefit the entire community and customers. Family Day will also feature giveaways such as Commissary Gift Certificates, Family Package Steaks and product demonstrations. Everyone is invited to join in the savings and fun.

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Committee examines issue of women separating from militar vice militaryy ser service By Steven Donald Smith

that female they?” she said. “Are they still with concluded the same class they entered with? If servicemembers garner great from overseas so, then they’re at a great disadvantage satisfaction assignments, but consider their and aren’t going to be promoted through the ranks. So as they come families’ needs first, Nelson said. “I back, adjustments have to be made to think that really was the focus of our their date of rank so that they’re report last year,” she said. “How can people balance their work, their career competitive again. and the needs of their “It seems “The main reason women families?” like we have Numerous high-ranking provisions for are getting out after five to people to leave eight years of service is to military officials of both genders stressed to Nelson for educational start a family.” that women offer something reasons, then the military would not have come back in, so maybe this could be extended,” she without them. “They offer a different perspective. added. Because survey data never tells the They offer a different way of looking full story, DACOWITS members go at things, a different way of to installations and hold focus groups communicating, a different way of among female servicemembers, gathering points of view and getting Nelson said. Committee members ask consensus,” she said. “It’s a different a broad range of questions to help way of doing things, and it’s them understand the problems these something the military members I’ve women face and their reasons for talked to feel very strongly that the military needs.” wanting to leave the military. The Defense Department Advisory When meeting with these women, the committee members are eager to Committee on Women in the Services illicit possible solutions from the was established in 1951 by thenSecretary of Defense George C. women, Nelson said. The committee’s 2005 report Marshall. The committee is composed studied issues related to work/life of civilian women and men appointed balance and found that most women by the secretary of defense to provide put their families first. “They’re advice and recommendations relating to making the decision based on their the recruitment and retention, treatment, family as well as their deep desire to employment, integration and well-being of highly qualified professional women serve their country,” she said. For example, the committee in the armed forces.

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WASHINGTON – Female military doctors, lawyers and chaplains are more likely than their male counterparts to leave the military after serving five to eight years. The Defense Department Advisory Committee on Women in the Services wants to know why. By examining these three career fields, the committee hopes to understand why female servicemembers in general have such higher rates of military separation, Mary Nelson, chairwoman of DACOWITS, told the Pentagon Channel Aug. 25. Nelson said it’s important to retain more women, and understanding why they leave may help to accomplish this. The main reason women are getting out after five to eight years of service is to start a family, she said. “They don’t want to have a 2-week-old (baby) and have to be deployed.” A possible solution to the problem, she said, is “on/off-ramps,” or points at which servicemembers can take a leave of absence from the military. While calling the concept a good idea, Nelson acknowledged that it comes with some issues. “If we have these off-ramps, where people can get out and take a twoyear leave, then it becomes an issue of when they come back, where are

Dining Out

Above: Rear Adm. James P. Wisecup, the commanding officer of Commander Naval Forces Korea, sits down and talks to a child eating dinner from Hye-shim Won Orphanage in Seoul. The dinner is part of a monthly birthday party that the sailors of CNFK host for the orphanage. Such activities occur throughout the Republic of Korea as part of U.S. Forces Korea’s Good Neighbor Program.

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At Left: Lt. Sean Holman, the assistant intelligence officer attached to Commander Naval Forces Korea, serves dinner to the children of Hye-shim Won Orphanage in Seoul.

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It’s your future, vote for it House, Senate seats up for election Nov Nov.. 7 By Capt. Elisabeth Mahoney Area III Legal Center

The entire United States House of Representatives and one-third of the United States Senate are up for election November 7, 2006. Many state and local elections will also be held on that day, including elections for 36 state governors. From 1990 to 2000, only 53 percent of eligible voters participated in Presidential elections and only 43 percent in non-Presidential elections. While some voters feel voting is only important in Presidential election years, elected state representatives in the House and the Senate perform important functions impacting the lives of Americans daily. Although the Legislatures primary function is to make laws, they also control government spending. Service

UFL exercise and most complex exercise in the world.” Despite the large number of participants, none of the servicemembers involved took part in any field training exercises using simulations to practice their craft. “Although Ulchi Focus Lens does involve focusing on the conflict, there’s not actually warfighters over here running around the peninsula doing exercises.” Instead, UFL participants in Korea, Japan and the United States simulate the conflicts within the UFL scenario on their computers. “We bring together dozens of computer models that replicate all facets of … the fight, logistical models. We even have Korean models that model their own Korean forces. There’s no other federation of simulations out there that approaches what we try to do in this exercise.” By using computer simulation instead of actual troops, Torrens said the command can get quality training “on the cheap.” “If you can imagine that all these command posts represent the thousands or millions of people that would have to come here; the cost of actually bringing these type of people together and doing that would be in the hundreds of millions of dollars. “Because we are able to do this within a computer simulation and replicate thousands of people with a computer icon, we’re just doing a tremendous thing for deterrence, readiness and training at a low cost.” The computer simulation is a two part scenario. In the first, battle staff must react to a military invasion of the Republic of Korea. In the second part, joint and combined staff must adjust their actions and work to counter the enemy in the continuing conflict and to

members are especially impacted by decisions of the Legislature. This year, many critical seats are up for election in the House and the Senate. The House is currently composed of 231 Republicans, 201 Democrats and 1 Independent. There are two vacant seats from New Jersey and Texas. Republicans have held the majority in the House since 1995. Today, they hold a 29 seat advantage which means that Democrats only need 15 seats to take control of the House. In such a close election, every vote counts. Servicemembers, their family members residing abroad, and DOD Civilian overseas, can register to vote and request an absentee ballot by filling out a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) (Standard Form 76). Go to www.fvap.gov to access the FPCA and other information about voting overseas or see your unit Voting Assistance Officer.

from Page 1 restore order at the end of the conflict. While servicemembers were not involved in extended field operations, they did play a variety of roles during UFL ’06. In addition to the senior staff working as battle planners and advisors, young Soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines also played a role. “Whenever you do a command post exercise the junior troops are required to actually make things happen,” said Col. Franklin Childress, USFK Public Affairs. “some of our junior troops are the ones that have the most computer skills so when (USFK Commander Gen. B.B. Bell) asks for something to happen you need someone to set up the computers, you need people to actually input the date, you need people to make sure the computers continue to run. So our junior troops are doing the things they would do in wartime, and that’s one of the benefits of this as well. You need guards, you need drivers, you need people to do logistics out of the command post, so they’re doing the same things they would do … if deterrence failed and we had to go to war.” As UFL ’06 comes to a close, Torrens said CFC and USFK staff are already looking ahead and planning for next year’s installment of the exercise. Though the scenario may change some from year to year, he said the goal of the exercise will always remain the same. “When we do these exercises, we honestly believe that it deters an adversary from attacking South Korea. And, when we perform these exercises, we perform them not only to deter but to make sure that we’re ready,” he said. “We do that by training our entire force – ROK and U.S. So deterrence, readiness and training are the key reasons we do them.

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The starting gun fires and disabled athletes, 200 Soldiers and 1,000 citizens of Dongducheon, run to support the disabled athletes in the Angel of Wish marathon Aug. 27. The event was sponsored by the Korean Broadcasting Company and the city of Dongducheon.

Area I Soldiers run for Angel of Wish By Jim Cunningham Area I Public Affairs

The 2ID band plays show tunes, early jazz arrangements and some John Philip Sousa favorites while the crowd looks on before the beginning of the Angel of Wish marathon Aug. 27.

DONGDUCHEON—Overcast skies and occasional sprinkles could not dampen the enthusiasm for the first Angel of Wish marathon for disabled athletes, h e l d a t t h e p a r k i n N e w To w n Dongducheon at 3 p.m. Aug. 27. “We have more than 200 Soldiers running today in support of the first Angel of Wish marathon,” said Brig. Gen. John Johnson, 2nd Infantry Division assistant division commander for maneuver. The 2ID band played and the people of Dongducheon gathered to the familiar r a g t i m e t u n e “W h e n t h e S a i n t s G o M a r c h i n g I n , ” J o h n P h i l i p S o u s a ’s marches “Stars and Stripes Forever” and “Semper Fidelis.” “This is the first time for the city of Dongducheon to sponsor this event,” said Pae Tong su, community relations officer for Camp Casey. “The disabled athletes that qualify for this event will participate in the larger event that will be sponsored by the city of Osan in October. This event is also sponsored by the Korean Broadcasting Company in Dongducheon.” The crowd gathered in the afternoon and stayed throughout the rest of the day, celebrating the event by looking at the many exhibits set up around the New Town community center celebrating some of Korea’s best disabled athletes. “This serves as a booster to strengthen our relationship between Korea and the

United States,” said Lt. Col. Terry Hodges, commander of Camp Casey garrison. “Our Soldiers will run 3.2 kilometers with the actual participants who will run to Uijeongbu, but the Soldiers will turn and run back to the starting point at Songnae Elementary School. All other participants will run to Uijeongbu,” Pae said. “They will run rain or shine all the way to Uijeongbu; there are about 1,000 runners in all.” “This is a tremendous event, especially when you see 200 U.S. Soldiers running with the disabled participants for the Angel of Wish marathon,” Hodges said. E-mail [email protected]

Brig. Gen. John Johnson waits for the gun to sound with the disabled athletes about to run in the Angel of Wish marathon.

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USO Virtues Appreciation Banquet The USO and the Education Office of Dongducheon will hold their Virtues Appreciation Banquet from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Songnae Convention Center, New Town, Dongducheon City. Stanley ACAP Center Sponsors Workshop The Camp Stanley ACAP Center will sponsor a three-day U.S. Department of Labor Transition Assistance Program Workshop at the Camp Stanley Education Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 25 through 27. Workshop attendees will learn about job searches, career decision making, current occupational and labor market conditions, resume and cover letter preparation, and interviewing. The workshop is open to all separating and retiring servicemembers and their family members. For information or to sign up for the workshop, contact the Camp Stanley ACAP Center at 732-4733.

A Soldier mows the grass as part of Area I Support Activity’s work at Kwangmyong Orphanage .

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MWR Labor Day Weekend Block Party Morale, Welfare and Recreation will sponsor a Labor Day weekend block party. A Wild, Wild West Block Party will be held at noon Saturday in Mitchell’s Club parking lot; and noon Monday on Stewart Field at Camp Casey.

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Bull Riding at Mitchell’s Club Today Mitchell’s Club will feature bull riding during the Labor Day weekend. The mechanical bull will be at Mitchell’s today. TRICARE Update and Information Briefing USAG Camp Casey welcomes all Soldiers and family members to attend a TRICARE Update and Information Briefing beginning at 3 p.m., Sept. 8 in the Camp Casey Theater. Yong H. Lee, TRICARE Pacific Marketing representative, will present the briefing and will answer all questions regarding TRICARE and the benefits associated with the program.

Some Soldiers prepared the barbecue while others cut the grass on the grounds of the Kwangmyong Orphanage in Uijeongbu.

New TRICARE Service Center Phone Numbers The TRICARE Service Center has new telephone numbers and times. For updated information call: 736-8070/ 7236/8071 or visit their web site at www.tricare.osd.mil Their new fax number is 736-8558 176 Finance, Det. B, Relocates on CRC The 176 Finance, Detachment B serving Camp Red Cloud Soldiers has relocated from HHC 2X Building 280 to the Uijeongbu Enclave Housing Office, Bldg. 110, located behind the CG’s Mess. Operating hours for Finance are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday thru Friday. For information, call 7327508.

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Soldiers play with the children of Kwangmyong Orphanage before the work of cutting the grass and manicuring the grounds of the orphanage began.

Capt. Luis Cruz, commander Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Area I Support Activity, points out areas on the grounds of Kwangmyong Orphanage that need work.

UIJEONGBU—Smoldering heat couldn’t discourage the Soldiers from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Area I Support Activity Aug. 23 from cutting grass and giving the children at Kwangmyong Orphanage in Uijeongbu an American-style barbecue. “The Army says don’t volunteer for anything, but we still volunteer because we enjoy doing this,” said Capt. Luis Cruz, commander, Headquarters, Headquarters Company, Support Activity on Camp Red Cloud. “We want to make a difference for these Korean orphans.” Cruz and his volunteers are always ready to help orphans. “We want to help others in need, and we are letting these children know that the Soldiers are here for them. They need us. Volunteering to support the orphanage is different from the everyday routine for Soldiers. “We like to give to the community. Besides, it’s something different from our everyday jobs,” said Spc. Bilitis Langero, transportation coordinator, HHC. “We enjoy helping others.” “There are as many as 59 children, from 5 to 18, and each of them is thankful for what the Soldiers are doing,” said Kim Jong soo, director of the orphanage. “The Soldiers are a lot of help to all of us, including the children.” For many Soldiers, helping this orphanage is not a new experience. “This is my second time at this

“ There are as many as 59 children from 5 to 18 and each of them are thankful for what the Soldiers are doing. The Soldiers are a lot of help to all of us, including the children.” Kim, Jong soo, director, Kwangmyong Orphanage, Uijeongbu orphanage. I came here earlier this year,” said Sgt. Lee Joong bum, senior Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army Soldier for HHC, Area I Support Activity. The children watched curiously as the Soldiers prepared the barbecue, and cut grass and weeds from the playground. “This proves once again, the kindness and generosity of the Soldiers,” Cruz said.

Children greet the Soldiers before the work begins and help off load food and tools.

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E-Sharp Band entertains troops with purpose By Jim Cunningham Area I Public Affairs

CAMP CASEY—When the ESharp Band comes to entertain Soldiers, they never know just what kind of repertoire they will be playing. “Some people like country or rock ‘n’ roll, and some people like rhythm and blues,” said Florenzio Aranilla, ESharp bandleader, keyboard and saxophone player. “Before we play we look out in the audience and guess what kind of music they will want to hear.” It is not always so easy for the rest of the band. “Florenzio controls the band with lots of patience,” said Marla Beidyao, ballad singer for the band. “He is always cool tempered and has lots of experience when it comes to guessing what the customers want to hear.” The E-Sharp Band didn’t always play together before coming to Korea. They never knew each other before being contacted by their respective agents to come together for the purpose of playing for troops in Korea. “We have an agency in the Philippines called Ash Promotions that brought us all together to form this

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(Left to Right) Sheola Batani, singer, Don Rayos, guitar, Marla Beidyao, singer, Florenzio Aranilla, saxophone, Christine Gay Charcos, singer, entertain Soldiers at the Warriors Club on Camp Casey Aug. 25. band. We each have personal agents that were contacted by Ash Promotions to ask us to come together in Manila for the first time a year and a half ago,” Aranilla said. “That is when Woolip Promotions contracted us for work here in Korea.” “When I was playing in the Philippines, I had my own band. The E-Sharp Band was already here and Ash thought they needed a guitar player and they called me up and asked me to play,” said Don Rayos.“This band plays a lot of

standards, tunes that have been favorites for a long time. If we see a lot of young guys, we will play the latest musical styles, but if we see a lot of customers 30 years old or more, we will do a lot of classic rock and ballads, even tunes made popular by the Bee Gees.” The name for a band that uses an electric drum and bass machine instead of a “live” rhythm section is called a sequential band, explained Beidyao. “In a way it helps the band because the machine doesn’t make mistakes.”

From Falluja to forest fires: AAFES goes where the troops go Army News Service Washington may look similar to those serving troops DALLAS – True to its motto, “We go where you throughout Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom, go,” the Army and Air Force Exchange Service has all comparisons end with the paint and logo. mobilized its next-generation Tactical Field “Our new TFEs are being designed through Exchange in support of some 550 active-duty lessons learned in the deserts of Iraq and Soldiers helping control wildfires burning across Afghanistan,” said AAFES’ Chief of Contingency Washington’s Okanogan and Wenatchee national Plans Lt. Col. Steven Dean. “The feedback we are forests. receiving indicates that the new units will result in “AAFES has better work environments for associates pulled off another “ ... TFE support plays a and reduced support requirements from superb operation in significant role in enhancing moreal, supported units. The TFE in Washington record time,” said is just the first in a group of selfreadiness and mission effectiveness.” sustaining exchanges AAFES will be AAFES’ Fort Lewis Lt. Col. Steven Dean, deploying in the years to come.” General Manager chief of contingency plans, AAFES JW Merriman. Like the older versions, the new “Our associates TFEs carry a basic stock assortment were able to open the exchange less than six hours that includes water, personal care items, basic after pulling into camp. We opened our doors at 8 clothing items, snacks, soft drinks and p.m. and remained open until 10:30 p.m., serving entertainment. exhausted troops who had just returned from “While personal sacrifices and inconveniences are fighting the 100,000-acre fire.” a way of life for troops, TFE support plays a The mobile equivalent of a stationary PX/BX significant role in enhancing morale, readiness and found on an Army or Air Force installation, TFEs mission effectiveness,” said Lt. Col. Dean. are 40 to 53 foot trailers that have been converted “Whether troops are on patrol in a war zone or into mobile retail stores to support contingency battling fires in the Pacific Northwest, TFEs make it deployments. Military operations in Somalia, Haiti, possible for AAFES to provide support to almost Bosnia and Kosovo validated the need for this every corner of the globe.” quality of life support to deployed service members, Task Force Blaze, made up of many Fort Lewis as did last year’s hurricane relief operations for units, is expected to last up to 30 days. The National Joint Task Forces Katrina and Rita. Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho, requested Once a TFE arrives on site, merchandise is the deployment due to a critical shortage of civilian received and set up – all usually within 24 hours – firefighting crews and unfavorable weather the unit is open for business around the clock, as forecasts. The task force includes 1st Battalion, long as needed. 38th Infantry Regiment; 23rd Chemical Battalion; AAFES maintains a fleet of TFEs for use in 5th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery Regiment; 4th support of training exercises, war zones and natural Battalion, 6th Aviation Regiment; 29th Signal disasters. While the exterior of the TFE sent to Battalion; and the 28th Public Affairs Detachment.

The E-Sharp Band’s style is not really unique, but it is definitely flexible. “When I sing to the audience, I look into their eyes and that adds a personal touch to the song. If the audience is enjoying the music we are playing we play better,” Beidyao said. “I do my best to enjoy my customers, I sing from the heart always,” said Christine Gay Charcos, rock ‘n’ roll style specialist for the band. “When we go back to the Philippines, we are very far apart from each other, so we do not get together except to come here and play for the Soldiers in Korea,” said singer Sheola Batani. “We can’t really tell what we will do after performing here in Korea. We probably will not stay together. We love playing for the Soldiers here in Korea. If we play out of the country we could stay together. Our agencies do find those kinds of opportunities for us, but there is a big possibility that there will be more for us after Korea,” Batani said. E-mail [email protected]

Area I chaplains collect for flood relief By Pfc. Amanda Merfeld 2nd Infantry Division Public Affairs

CAMP RED CLOUD – The Area I Chaplain’s Office has designated Sept. 17’s chapel service offering to the Korean Red Cross for flood relief. Different donation dates are scheduled for each area, depending on each Chaplain’s Office. “Last year Soldiers on the peninsula gave over $96,000 to the victims of Hurricane Katrina. The other side of that is that the Korean Red Cross gave $1.9 million to the American Red Cross to support Katrina victims,” said 2nd Infantry Division Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Mike Durham. The damage caused by Typhoon Ewiniar effects nearly the entire peninsula, flooding populated areas and causing extensive financial damage, said Durham. “At least 30 thousand Koreans have lost their homes or have been displaced from flooding. It sounds an awful lot like Katrina,” Durham said. “There are families right now that still don’t have a home. Money is scheduled to be collected peninsulawide for aid to the Korean Red Cross. Donations will be collected during the designated chapel service for each of the areas. “All the offerings collected in Area I Sept. 17 will be gathered together and sent to the Korean Red Cross,” Durham said. For individuals who will not be able to attend a religious service Sept. 17 but who still want to donate, unit chaplains will be coordinating with their commands to have a designated person receive the offerings of those who won’t be able to attend services. For information on how to donate money to help the Korean Red Cross, call 732-7998 or 7326169.

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Area II provides life suppor ticipants supportt to exercise par participants By David McNally Area II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — As Ulchi Focus Lens 2006 participants arrived at U.S. military installations, many troops were not sure what to expect for exercise living conditions. California National Guardsman Pfc. Michael Bird found himself staying at the Walker Center. The center is one of five Area II Life Support Areas serving as billeting for the more than 1,800 exercise participants. “This is great,” Bird said. “They have Internet, TV and laundry service.” Each LSA, whether in a hardened building or a tent city, has its own Morale, Welfare and Recreation facility, with cyber cafes, wide-screen televisions with DVDs, video games, books and popcorn machines. A trip to the “field” can be a comfortable experience for today’s servicemember. “We set the standard for Life Support Areas in Korea,” said Area II Command Sgt. Maj. Kevin Witt. “I have a memo from Command Sgt. Maj. Wheeler to prove it.” United States Forces Korea and 8th U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Barry Wheeler visited Area II LSAs Aug. 16. In a letter to Witt Wheeler wrote, “This visit allowed me to insure the LSA standards were met.” “We do all we can to give the best quality of life,” said Area II Logistics Director Lydia Grohmann. “The servicemembers don’t have to worry about it. They can focus on the exercise.” Grohmann said shuttle buses run back and forth from LSAs to dining facilities, recreation centers and exercise locations. Each LSA has environmental control units; even

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the tent cities are air conditioned. Area II Deputy Logistics Director Jay Wright said the Camp Coiner tent city has been set up and ready to use since the last major exercise. Korean Service Corps employees built the tent cities, installed electricity, and prepared the shower and bathroom facilities. “The 9th KSC Company did a fantastic job of setting up our LSAs and helping to prepare the sites for exercise participants,” Wright said. “The KSC employees do the lion’s share of the work.” The LSAs have a mayor to make sure everything runs smoothly.

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Area II Life Support Area Mayor Sgt. 1st Class Marcia Garcia inspects the Camp Coiner tent city Aug. 25.

Random checkpoints catch traffic violators By Steve Davis Area II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON —Military police traffic checkpoints have snared a variety of violations since the “You drink and drive. You lose.” campaign began Aug. 18. Random compliance checkpoints will be set up through Sunday, the end of the Labor Day weekend. The checkpoints may be set up anywhere on Yongsan Garrison or other Area II installations. Sgt. John LaSchuma, Area II traffic NCOIC, said as of Wednesday morning, 99 citations have been issued from seven checkpoint operations. There were 28 citations for driving without a license and 48 for failure to wear seat belts. Citations have also been issued for expired registration or insurance and moving traffic violations, such as failure to stop at a posted stop sign and illegal turns. Eight citations have been issued to motorcycle riders for improper safety equipment, including no helmet or

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Servicemembers take some down-time to watch a movie in the Camp Coiner Morale, Welfare and Recreation tent Aug. 25.

Civilians to get lower allowances By David McNally Area II Public Affairs

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Jerry Cozby presents his driver’s license to Sgt. John LaSchuma at a Yongsan Garrison compliance checkpoint. reflective vest and two citations for the illegal use of cell phones. “The good news is that there have been none for drinking and driving so far,” said LaSchuma. As of midnight Saturday, only one driver has been asked to take a sobriety

test after the smell of alcohol was detected in his vehicle. “Two of his passengers admitted to drinking alcoholic beverages, so we tested the driver,” said LaSchuma.

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YONGSAN GARRISON — Area II civilian personnel officials announced a reduction in post allowance pay and living quarters allowance effective Aug. 20. The amount of decrease will depend on an employee’s family size and base pay, but a GS-11 with a family of four can expect to see a decrease of $43 per paycheck. Area II Civilian Personnel Officer Kenneth Stark said the post allowance reduction was based on the results of a recent civilian post allowance survey. “Because of the low number of U. S. civilian employees who took the time to complete the survey on where they shopped the post allowance for all of

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NEO Warden Training Area II Noncombatant Evacuation Operations warden training and a Courageous Channel 06-2 overview briefing will be conducted Sept. 15 at the Multi-Purpose Training Facility. To receive certification training, newly assigned NEO wardens or representatives should attend the 911:30 a.m. training session. All assigned NEO wardens or representatives are required to attend the second block of training from 1-4 p.m. to receive important Courageous Channel information. For information, call 738-5013. Voter Outreach The Glorietta Duncan Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 112 will host a voting assistance outreach activity 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday at the Yongsan Main Exchange. For information, call 723-6593. Mustard Seed Preschool The Mustard Seed Preschool has openings for three year olds. Call 7388503 or come by the Mustard Seed Preschool office at the South Post Chapel for information. The office is open 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Ethics Training „Ethics Training: 1-2 p.m. Thursday; 1-2 p.m. Oct. 3; 1-2 p.m. Nov. 9; 9-10 a.m. Dec. 5; 1-2 p.m. Dec. 13; 1-2 p.m. Dec. 19. „Acquisition Ethics Training 2:30-4 p.m. Thursday; 2:30-4 p.m. Nov. 9. All training will be at the Balboni Theater. Battalion and higher level commands may coordinate for separate individual unit training outside the above schedule. For information, call 753-6631. Sports Notes „The Post Season Summer League Basketball Tournament will be held Saturday-Monday at Collier Field House. For information, call 738-8608. „The Area II Intramural Flag Football League starts Sept. 9. The deadline to enter is Monday. There will be a coaches meeting noon. Tuesday at Collier Field House. For information, call 736-7746. „ The Area II Intramural Soccer League starts Sept. 9. The deadline to enter is Monday. There will be a coaches meeting 1 p.m. Tuesday at Collier Field House. For information, call 736-7746. Area II AFAP Conference The Area II AFAP Conference will be held Oct. 18-20. AFAP is a program that provides an opportunity for all members of the Army Family to inform leadership of issues in the community. To get involved, call Reta Mills at 7383627. Area II Web site For more community notes, news and information, visit the Area II Web site at http://area2.korea.army.mil.

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Area II star ts field renovation with ar tificial tur starts artificial turff Construction to improve field conditions By Cpl. Lee Yang-won Area II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — Workers began construction to lay artificial turf installation on Field No. 10 Aug. 22. Area II Morale, Welfare and Recreation aims to complete the project by early October. Officials plan to make the field available for youth soccer and flag football tournaments. “This field is used year around for everything,” said Area II MWR Director Paul Robinson. “The new artificial turf will be green all the time, very durable and provide great playing conditions.” Robinson said Field No. 10 had been “over utilized” by youth programs, organization days and different ceremonies in the past, making it challenging to actually grow grass on the field. “We couldn’t get the grass to grow right, leaving spots that didn’t look good for sports,” Robinson said. “The artificial turf will not only be a good playing surface, but also cut down

Contractors start to prepare Field No. 10 for artificial turf Aug. 22.

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maintenance and labor cost.” Area II officials said the project will allow the community to use the field more. “This imitation grass drains water well during raining season,” Robinson said. “It expands the usage eight months out of the year to 12 months out of the year.” A series of artificial turf renovations have been going on throughout the peninsula including camps Casey and Humphreys. The installation is a nonappropriatedfund project. E-mail [email protected]

Local construction workers set up safety fences.

Motorcycle safety campaign kicks off By David McNally Area II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — Area II safety officials plan to kick off a campaign this month to inform the community about proper safety gear for motorcycle and moped riders in Area II. The Area II commander announced a policy to deny installation access to people who fail to comply with community safety guidelines July 21. By mid-September, each access control point will have a sign in place depicting a rider wearing proper protective gear. “The security guards will be able to use the signs as a visual aid,” said Area II Safety Officer Jeff Hyska. “The idea is that the guards can point out deficiencies in rider apparel.” The signs will also serve as a reminder of the requirements of Area II Command Policy 10-1 for motorcycle and moped riders. The policy outlines proper safety gear, to include: „ A properly fastened approved helmet that meets Department of Transportation standards „Eye protection (clear goggles or a face shield attached to the helmet) „Full-fingered gloves „Long trousers „Long sleeve shirt or jacket „Leather boots, or over the ankle shoes „High-visibility retro-reflective vest “The policy is generally the same, with the exception of the power to enforce the proper wear of personal protective equipment,” said Hyska. “I hope the signs will help people to understand the policy.” With the update to the command policy, base security guards have the authority to deny access if a person fails to comply. “The guards will start enforcement once the signs are in place,” said Area II Law and Order Officer Ricky Oxendine.

The signs will help the guards and riders to become familiar with all of the requirements under the revised policy, Oxendine said. “Basically, this will help to ensure a rider’s safety while on post,” Hyska said. “Other drivers will be able to see them.” E-mail [email protected]

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Officials: Government vehicles not for personal use By David McNally Area II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — Area II officials emphasized the Army policy of official use for government vehicles during the ongoing Ulchi Focus Lens 2006 exercise. “This is especially important during the exercise,” said Area II Logistics Director Lydia Grohmann. “We have a lot of rental vehicles to support the exercise.” Grohmann said the opportunity for abuse is higher. Area II has 250 Korean rental vehicles to support the ongoing exercise. Drivers must sign a dispatch for the rental vehicle, just like a nontactical vehicle. “Drivers that sign the dispatch are agreeing to use the vehicle for official business only,” she said. Grohmann said her staff has recently seen an increase in abuses. “People are taking government vehicles to Starbucks or the post exchange, or just driving around,” she said. While it is easy to spot an Army nontactical vehicle from the official license plate, the rental vehicles for the exercise have Korean plates. Dispatches could be confiscated if abuses are found; however, officials said they speak to the drivers when possible and inform the chain of command. The 8th U.S. Army policy states,

“NTVs are not authorized to transport government employees between their home and their place of duty or employment.” Grohmann said Army vehicles cannot be used for personal errands or side trips. Army Regulation 58-1 outlines the penalties for misuse of government vehicles. “The regulation says military personnel may be disciplined under the Uniform Code of Military Justice,” Grohmann said. “Civilian employees may be suspended from duty without pay for not less than one month.” The regulation further says civilians may face a longer suspension or removal from office if “circumstances warrant.” There are exceptions to the policy. Drivers and passengers from outlying areas are authorized to park in the post exchange parking lot for the purpose of eating at the Food Court. Government employees and Soldiers are also authorized to use nontactical vehicles to shop at the Main Exchange for authorized Government Purchase Card business. Grohmann also reminded Soldiers of the importance of the proper uniform while driving an NTV. “Soldiers are not authorized to wear civilian clothing or PT gear while operating a government vehicle, unless it is stated on the dispatch,” she said. E-mail [email protected]

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“Everything has gone well,” said LSA Mayor Sgt. 1st Class Marcia Garcia. “Servicemembers staying here have good living conditions for a field environment.” Garcia is assigned to Company B, 168th Medical Battalion. Her normal job is platoon sergeant, but for UFL 2006, 8th U.S. Army tasked Garcia and 25 other Soldiers to help out at the LSAs.

For servicemembers like Bird, who are just getting their first impressions of Korea and the U.S. military here, the LSAs offer a bit of home, far from home. “Korea’s a lot of fun,” Bird said. “I haven’t seen half of what there is to see in Korea, but I like it.” E-mail [email protected]

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The driver failed three physical tests, but passed the portable breathalyzer test and was released. The physical tests included a fingerto-nose test, a “one-legged stand” (in which the driver has to balance on one leg), and the “walk-and-turn test.” “The breathalyzer showed no sign of alcohol, so I told him ‘Sorry for the inconvenience. Have a good evening,’” said LaSchuma. That particular driver got in his car and drove away; others were not so lucky. Those cited for driving without a license had to leave on foot. LaSchuma said cars are parked and immobilized by a “boot,” a steel device placed on a front tire, until the person returns with a valid driver’s license. Most of the seat belt violations were a result of taxi passengers not wearing a seat belt or children riding unsafely in the backseat of their sponsor’s vehicle, said LaSchuma.

Area II Provost Marshal Maj. Jose Naputi said drivers are responsible for assuring that all passengers are wearing seat belts and that youngsters who require car seats are actually in them. He said most people were cooperative when they received citations. “Some were upset that they were receiving a traffic citation but they understood that they had committed a violation and would receive a citation,” Naputi said. Jerry Cozby of 8th U.S. Army J-3 Operations had all of the required documents and passed without problem through a checkpoint on the bridge connecting South Post and Main Post. He said he didn’t mind being checked. “I think it’s great,” said Cozby. “Now, if they could just get the dumb people off the road as well as the drunk ones ...” E-mail [email protected]

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Korea was reduced,” Stark said. Stark said the survey detailed people’s shopping routines off post and on post. “If people only show they shop on base, the post allowance will go down,” he said. The allowance change will affect all U.S. government employees serving in Korea. “We’ll get with the U.S. Embassy to see if we can conduct another survey and get better participation,” Stark said. “Surveys are required every five years, but can be done whenever if circumstances warrant a new survey.” To calculate post allowance, go to

http://www.state.gov/m/a/als/expl/ c13085.htm and click “How do I figure my Post (COLA) Allowance?” Once the spreadsheet has downloaded, enter 15 for the post allowance index number, your base salary and family size. In another announcement, Stark detailed how living quarters allowance rates have decreased. The decrease is about $1,000 less per year. “This change was based on the currency exchange rate information reported to the Office of Allowances Aug. 10,” Stark said. E-mail [email protected]

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Navigating the paper trail that leads to immigration By Capt. Candace White Halverson Camp Casey Legal Center

You’ve met the love of your life while you’re in Korea. But you’ve failed to plan ahead and when it comes time for you to PCS, you must wave goodbye at the airport because your love’s immigration paperwork was not completed. It doesn’t have to be this way. There are a number of documents and forms that you must complete before bringing your spouse or fiancé(e) to the United States, and there will be some waiting time for those documents to be processed. But if you take the time to plan now, you can go back to the United States with your spouse right by your side. The following are some of the more commonly asked questions regarding immigration: My fiancé(e)/spouse came to Korea on a work visa, but no longer works for that employer and is in Korea illegally. What options do we have now? No question about it. Your fiancé(e)/ spouse is committing a crime in Korea and is at risk for criminal prosecution, having to pay significant fines and deportation. If your fiancé(e)/spouse wants to remain in Korea, he or she can pay the

fines owed and apply for a visa to remain in the country. The fines vary from 200,000 won to 4,000,000 won, depending on how long ago the visa expired. How can I bring my non-U.S. citizen fiancé(e) to the United States to get married? A U.S. citizen may bring his or her non-U.S. citizen fiancé(e) to the United States to marry and live in the United States. In order to do that, you must first file a Petition for Alien Fiancé(e), Form I-129F, with the Department of Homeland Security’s U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office in the area where you live. You CANNOT file this petition at an embassy, consulate or U.S. immigration office outside of the United States – you must do it from within the United States. After the USCIS approves the petition, your fiancé(e) must apply for a K-1 nonimmigrant visa for a fiancé(e). Once the visa is approved, your fiancé(e) may enter the United States. You and your fiancé(e) must marry within 90 days of his or her arrival in the United States. After your marriage, your spouse must file an Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status, Form I-485 with the USCIS office. You must also fill out an Affidavit of Support, Form I-864 in

order for your spouse to become a lawful permanent resident. I want to bring my foreign-born spouse to the United States to live with me. What do I need to do? If you have married a non-U.S. citizen and want to bring him or her to the United States, you must file a Petition for Alien Relative, Form I-130. The normal next step would be to wait for processing and approval of that petition and then approval of the immigration visa before your spouse could come to the United States as a lawful permanent resident. The normal waiting period for this process is up to five years – but may be even longer. However, there is an alternative that can significantly cut down on the time you spend apart. Once you file the I130 form, your spouse may apply for a “K” nonimmigrant visa and come to the United States to wait for processing of his or her lawful permanent residency status from within the United States. Note that the application for the nonimmigrant visa must be filed and the visa must be issued in the country where the marriage took place. So, if you married your foreign-born spouse in Korea, you must file the petition and have the visa issued in Korea. Depending on how long you’ve been married, there may be conditions placed

on your spouse’s residency in the United States. Contact the legal office for more information. If I bring my foreign national spouse to the United States on a visa, is he or she automatically a U.S. citizen? No. If your spouse’s petition for immigration has been approved and he or she has entered the United States on an immigration visa, he or she is a lawful permanent resident. Any lawful permanent resident married to a U.S. citizen may petition to become a U.S. citizen (a process called naturalization) once he or she has been a lawful permanent resident for three years and has been married to a U.S. citizen for three years. Contact the nearest legal office for information on how. What about our children? Depending on the circumstances, your child may automatically be a U.S. citizen. Contact the legal assistance office or the U.S. Embassy in Seoul for further information. When it comes to immigrating to the United States, there is a lot of preparation work that needs to be done and the wait times for processing can be significant. Start as soon as possible and you can make sure your spouse can travel with you back home. Contact your legal assistance office for information and assistance.

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Faith can ease pain of loneliness while overseas By Chaplain (Maj.) Joey T. Byrd 1st HBCT

Labor Day in Korea may be celebrated by eating at a barbecue with other Soldiers, with a swim at the local fitness center or just hanging out with friends. My family is back in the United States. I know my 15-year-old son will be trying to get a new batch of fireworks to celebrate the summer ending holiday. Being away from home, especially during holidays, can make you a little homesick and miss your family. While Korea is a wonderful place and the people are very warm and friendly, still I miss my loved ones — perhaps you do as well? Perhaps your family is far away this Labor Day? My prayer for you is that God will comfort you with his loving spirit and grace to remind you that you are not alone. God’s spirit is with you. That is

the promise that God makes to you. I am reminded of the words from the prophet Isaiah who wrote to a hurting people …”Don’t be afraid … I’ve called you by name. You’re mine. When you’re in over your head, I’ll be there with you. When you’re in rough waters, you will not go down. When you’re between a rock and a hard place, it won’t be a dead end – because I am God, your personal God, the Holy one of Israel, your Savior … so don’t be afraid: I’m with you.” (Isaiah 43:1b-3a, 5a. The Message Bible) Isn’t that good news? Even though we may be separated this Labor Day from our family and friends, still God is with us. You see, even though I will not be able to see my son this Labor Day, still I love him with all my heart. I look forward to seeing him again. I continually monitor his well being. I intervene in his matters when necessary and especially when he’s overwhelmed. I

rejoice at his accomplishments and am sad by his sadness. Though I am far away from my son still I can reach out and touch him. Such is God, your Father, with you and even much more so. From my own Christian faith I’m reminded of the words of Jesus our friend who said as he departed … “And surely, I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (Matthew 28:20b New International Bible) May you know that God is with you today and every day. God is with you and God is with your family and therefore you are one family united in God. Today, I hope you take a moment and talk to God about your feelings and thoughts and as you do know that you are with your very best friend and therefore we can all say, Happy Labor Day!

Area I Worship Services Catholic Catholic Mass Sunday

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

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

Protestant Protestant Sunday

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

Camp Casey Stone Chapel, Camp Stanely Chapel Camp Casey West Chapel Camp Hovey Chapel,

Korean Services Sunday

3 p.m.

Stanley Chapel, Camp Casey Crusader Chapel Camp Eagle, Bldg. 3401

7 p.m.

CRC Warrior Chapel

11 a.m. 2 p.m.

Camp Casey Memorial Chapel, Stanley Chapel Camp Casey Chapel

2 p.m.

Cp. Casey Crusader Chapel

Godspell Sunday

Latter Day Saints Sunday

For information on Bible study groups and other religious services and activities, contact the Area I Chaplains Office.

Area I Chaplains Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Thomas M. Durham [email protected], 732-7998 Chaplain (Maj.) Andrew W. Choi [email protected], 732-7144 Chaplain (Capt.) Christopher Moellering [email protected], 732-6169

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Yongsan Motorcycle Club member Dave Durby comes to town with his unique three-wheeled motorcycle.

Bikers bring 'Touch of Sturgis' to Yongsan By Pvt. Kim Sang-wook Area II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — The Yongsan Motorcycle Club brought a “Touch of Sturgis” to the Area II community Aug. 12 at the Yongsan Bowling Center. Sturgis is a “Mecca” for motorcycle enthusiasts from all over the United States. More than half a million riders attend the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota each year in August. In Korea, 70 Yongsan Motorcycle Club members, and their Korean counterparts, tried to bring the famous rally to life by displaying their own motorcycles to the Yongsan community. “This is our first time we did this with Morale, Welfare and Recreation, and the bowling center,” said YMC Vice President Gerald Casey. “We go

out every Saturday with our members to the west coast, Naksan Beach and sometimes to Busan.” By naming the event “Touch of Sturgis,” the club created a Sturgis atmosphere with loud rock music and biker fashions. The club even held a competition to see which bike had the loudest horn. “We have a relationship with these American riders, so we came here to participate in today’s reunion,” said Ladies Harley Owners Group leader Hwang Jung-hee. “In Korea, there aren’t many women riders, and we’re looking forward to having more participants with us.” “The main focus of the event was safety,” Casey said. “To join our club we have new members take three check rides with us.” Casey said check rides are part of the “Motorcycle Mentorship Program.”

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Members sport a unique safety vest with their logo.

Yongsan Motorcycle Club member Freeman Neish gives information about his motorcycle.

Area II community members visit the bowling center to see a “Touch of Sturgis.” Right: Club members line up their motorcycles in a parking formation.

Harley Owners Group member Park Yong-shik wins the loudest horn contest.

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planning jam-packed Day weekend

By Korea Region MWR Special to The Morning Calm Weekly

Area IV Community Open House

An Open House will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, at the Taegu American School Gym on Camp George. Everyone is invited to attend and find out what Area IV Army Community Services and other Area organizations have to offer! For details, call Bonnie McCarthy at 768-8126 8th U.S. Army Sports Upcoming sports championships include rugby Sept. 8-9, team triathlon Sept. 9, tennis Sept. 13-16, and cross country on Sept. 16. For information, call 725-5064. Club Demonstration at Sung Nam Golf Course There will be a club demonstration from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 9 at Sung Nam Golf Course. Featured clubs include Ping, Callaway and Titleist. Golfers are invited to come out and try these clubs on the facility’s new Accusport Launch Monitor to view club and swing specs. Get a readout of swing speed, ball speed, launch angle, spin rates and face angle. Get a free club recommendation from the PGA Professional staff. Special demo day club prices. For information, call Jim Shaw or Jack Delaney at 7363483. Area II Pool League The Area II Pool League is seeking new members. The group meets at 7 p.m. each Tuesday at the Main Post Club, Harvey’s Lounge and the Navy Club -- all on Yongsan Garrison. Membership is open to ID cardholders, family members, retirees, Department of Defense civilians or contractors and individuals sponsored by ID cardholders. For more information, call Brent Abare at 723-3691. Home for the Holidays Be sure to enter the Home for the Holidays drawing sponsored by MWR and US Airline Alliance. All you have to do is fill out an entry form to enter to win a round-trip ticket to the United States. Forms may be found in your local MWR facility, newspaper, or on the MWR website. Deadline to enter is Oct 12. Call 7233730 for information. TMCW Submissions To have an event featured in The Morning Calm Weekly’s News & Notes, e-mail all pertinent information to [email protected]. All submissions should include a Point of Contact name and telephone number. For information, call 738-3355.

YONGSAN – Morale, Welfare and Recreation is planning a fun-filled weekend to keep troops throughout Korea entertained. Festivals, fun runs and entertainment will help people kickback, relax and enjoy the holiday weekend. Festivals in all areas will provide opportunities to enjoy American-style food and beverages, as well as games and activities for the kids. Two Armed Forces Entertainment groups will kick off their tours over the weekend. Modern/pop rock group, LoveSick Radio, will open at Camp Casey Monday, while Latin variety band, Los Elegantes, begins performing Tuesday at Camp Stanley’s Reggies. Both performers’ shows are free of charge to ID cardholders. The newest addition to the lineup is the mechanical bull-riding competitions featured at the Wild Wild West Block Parties at camps Red Cloud and Casey. There will be contests for prizes, with a challenge put out by former East Coast Saddle Bronco Champion, Command Sgt. Major Greg Bunce, as well as riding just for fun. MWR is dedicated to improve the lives of Soldiers, civilians and family members stationed in Korea. All musical performances are free of charge to ID cardholders. For information, contact the local MWR Office.

Labor Day W eekend Activities Weekend Area I events include: Saturday, noon, Wild Wild West Block Party, Camp Red Cloud’s Mitchell’s Sunday, Acapella Qualifying Round, Camp Red Cloud Monday, noon, Wild Wild West Block Party, Camp Casey’s Stewart Field Monday, 11 a.m., Labor Day Bash, Camp Red Cloud CAC (Featuring a BBQ cook out, tournaments, games, and activities.) Area II events Saturday, noon - 6 p.m., Labor Day Block Party, Yongsan’s Main Post Club Saturday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Bike Trip to Han River, K-16 CAC Saturday, 2-6 p.m., eight-ball tournament, K-16 CAC Saturday, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Flea Market, Yongsan MPC Underpass Sunday, 1-6 p.m., Table Tennis Tournament,K-16 CAC Monday, 6-10 p.m., Texas Hold’em Card Game, K-16 CAC Sat. –Mon., times TBA, Post Summer Basketball Tourney, Yongsan’s Collier Field House Monday, 8 a.m., 5K Fun Run, Collier Field House Monday, 1 p.m., BOSS Luau Pool Party, Yongsan’s Main Post Indoor Pool 3 Area III events Saturday, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., End of Summer Barbecue, Camp Humphreys’ Alaska Mining Co. Area IV events Sunday, 8 a.m., Labor Day 5K Fun Run, Camp Walker Fitness Center (Registration beings at 7 a.m. First 100 participants to finish will receive a free T-shirt from the USA Federal Credit Union. Call 764-4800/4225 for information.) Monday, Festival, camps Walker and Carroll Outdoor Area Sandpit volleyball, racquetball, and a double-elimination softball tournament will be held. For information concerning Camp Walker tournaments, call 764-4800; for information on Camp Carroll activities, call 765-8287.

Family Child Car ovider positions now open RecTrac registration Caree pr provider By Korea Region MWR Special to The Morning Calm Weekly

YONGSAN GARRISON — Family Child Care provides a work and life option for individuals residing on post looking to earn an income while staying home with their own children. FCC provider positions are open to military family members or civilians working as independent contractors on a military installation. Individuals living in on-post quarters are authorized to care for up to six children (including their own) from four weeks to 12 years of age. The U. S. Army Family Child Care is a child care choice for military family members, Department of Defense civilians and DoD contractors. FCC is an important child care option, not a last resort in the event the Child Development Center is full. Some children thrive in a CDC environment while others fare better in a small group environment that only an FCC home can offer. FCC offers unique advantages that make them a preferred option for some families. Flexible/ extended hours and long-term care are important during training exercises and shift work, as well as evening and weekend care. In addition, siblings can stay together and remain in their neighborhood. FCC providers are trained and certified by the installation Child and Youth Services program. The FCC program offers free training, monetary subsidies, a lending closet and technical and morale support. FCC providers are trained in first aid, CPR, child abuse prevention and business practices — to name a few. Providers are required to complete an in-depth training program that teaches them about child development. Some colleges offer up to nine college credits for completion of the Army Foundation training. In order to apply to become an FCC provider, an applicant must meet the following minimal qualifications: reside in on-post quarters; be at least 18 years of age; have a high school diploma or GED; have some experience with children; pass a background screening and health physical; and speak, read and write English. For information on FCC, contact the local ACS office or call 7253205.

benefits unit funds By Korea Region MWR Special to The Morning Calm Weekly

The RecTrac Management Information System, is now being used throughout Korea. Korea Region Office MWR installed the tracking tools in MWR facilities across the peninsula during the second and third (this is the second and third.) quarters of this fiscal year. Daniel J Ahern, chief, KORO MWR, said the process is simple and on average takes only two to three minutes. After a person is registered, each time they go to an MWR facility they can insert their ID card into the RecTrac reader and the system will automatically recognize them from past visits. To encourage people to register in the system, KORO MWR sponsored a registration incentive program. As part of the program, company-sized units (with 100 or fewer Soldiers) will receive $150 to their unit fund if they achieve 100 percent RecTrac registration. Units larger than 100 Soldiers will receive $1.50 per individual entered. For information, call 723-8510.

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A pumper truck and crew from Camp Humphreys, along with elements from six local Korean fire departments, hose down a mock fire at Samsung Electric.The fire was part of an elaborate terrorist exercise Aug. 22 in Asan City. By F. Neil Neeley Area III Public Affairs

ASAN CITY – The Camp Humphreys Fire Department joined six other local departments in an elaborate fire and rescue exercise staged at Samsung Electric in Asan City, Aug. 22. “The scenario at Samsung had terrorists invading Samsung’s building number four,” said Song Kye-pok, assistant fire chief at Camp Humphreys. The scenario then played out like an action movie. Explosions cracked from several points in the building and smoke grenades burst into colorful billows, mimicking flames from the roof. “The ‘terrorists’ placed several bombs in the building,” said Song. “The bombs exploded and fires started as a result. The explosions caused Samsung employees to flee the building. As a result of the fire, some of the employees received injuries of various degrees of seriousness.”

Samsung’s in-house fire department and paramedic team responded to the first alarm and evacuated the most seriously wounded. Samsung decided to seek help from the police and fire departments in the surrounding communities because the fire was raging out of control and terrorists were still in the building. Elements of the Korean National Police arrived on the scene next. Six KNP rappelled in unison from the top of building four in a rapid face down walk and traded gunfire with the ‘terrorists.’ Police captured one of the terrorists, but the others escaped, only to be chased by Korean soldiers. Song explained that the situation at Samsung then escalated to a fouralarm fire. “The Asan City fire department responded to the second alarm and they in turn called in a third alarm,” said Song. “This alarm was responded to by combined fire departments made up of units from

Korean National Police secure the area as the Korean Army decontaminates the ground.

several surrounding communities including Camp Humphreys.” “We provided a pumper truck and a three-man team,” said Song. “We were joined by teams from Chonan, Songhwan and Tunpo. As the situation worsened, it became necessary to call in a fourth alarm that was responded to by volunteer firefighters from the surrounding area.” The Humphreys team assembled with 11 other trucks from various fire agencies and hosed down the Samsung building until the fire was extinguished. Korean army elements responded with chemical decontamination vehicles and sprayed down the area with decontaminate while orangesuited firefighters rappelled down the building in the same face down fashion as their KNP brothers. These firefighters strung rescue lines and lowered victims from the upper floors on slings. A helicopter from the Chonan City Fire Department arrived and made an emergency landing on the roof of the building to pick up an injured firefighter. Suddenly, the call was made to evacuate the building; another bomb had been found. Fire crews raced away from the building to safety and the firefighters who had been handling the evacuation of the injured, flew rapidly down the side of the building on ropes, like orangesuited spidermen. Another explosion and more

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Korean firefighters rapidly rappel down the Samsung building to escape the danger posed by the threat of another “bomb” during a fire and rescue exercise Aug. 22. smoke followed. As suddenly as it began, the exercise was declared over. “The Camp Humphreys Fire Department has a mutual aid pact with the Korean fire departments in the communities surrounding Camp Humphreys,” said Song. “We can call them, and they can call us. Whatever they need, we will support them. We are happy to help from one government to another and it’s good to know that we can count on each other if help is needed. It’s also good for community relations. “We are grateful for the participation of the Camp Humphreys Fire Department,” said Jang Se-rim, chief of Protection and Rescue, Asan City Fire Department.” It’s good to know that if we ever needed their help, they would be there for us. Naturally, we would be happy to do the same for them.”

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HAES opens new doors for new school year BOSS Bungee Jump Trips Better Opportunities for Single and unaccompanied Soldier bungee jump trips are set for Sept. 16 and Oct. 4. Cost is $60. Price includes transportation, lunch and two events (bungee jump, extreme sky coaster or slingshot ride). See your BOSS representative or call 753-8825/8828/ 6236 for information. Sign up at the Humphreys CAC HAES Seeks Certified Applicants Humphreys American Elementary School is looking for full-time, local hire teachers for grades 1-6. Applicants must be currently certified. For information on applying, call Renee Smith at 753-8894 or 619-0179. Hispanic Heritage Committee Seeks Volunteers The Osan Hispanic Heritage Committee is seeking volunteers. Meetings are every Wednesday at 3 p.m. in Bldg. 949 (right next to the BX), Rm. 229 at Osan AB. Come and help plan this year’s activities and events for the observance month (Sep.15 - Oct. 15). Call 784-8285 or 784-4662 for information. Camp Long Lodge will Close Sept. 16 The Camp Long Lodge will close its doors Sept. 16. Reservations are still being accepted through Sept. 15. For information, call 721-3473 or 721-3621. All Lodge-related activities are temporarily being run from the Community Action Center, Building 629. Youth Soccer Preps for Fall Season There will be a youth soccer coaches meeting at 6 p.m., Tuesday, at the Child and Youth Services building. A parents meeting will be at 6 p.m., Thursday, also at the CYS building. A skills clinic will be offered from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Sept. 8, at Soldiers Park. For information, call 753-5051.

By Jerry M. Gutlon Area III Public Affairs

CAMP HUMPHREYS – The newly expanded Humphreys American Elementary School opened its doors Tuesday for grades 1-6 under the leadership of its new principal, Dr. Joan Islas. Kindergarten classes begin Wednesday, while Sure Start opens on Sept. 13. Islas, formerly the assistant principal of Seoul American Elementary School, is directing a teaching and instructional staff of 27, not including support personnel. She said the biggest change in the elementary school operations this year is adding a second campus. The north campus features three new buildings – two classroom buildings and an administrative building. The new campus is now home to grades one through three, plus kindergarten. The original school, now referred to as the south campus, will serve as the home of grades four through six. Islas said her staff carefully scheduled specialized instruction such as music, art and physical education, to reduce the amount of travel instructors will have to make between

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HAES students Jack Wood, Monique Branch, Brandon Lee, Joshua Brown, Sean Collier, Hanna Seo and Niria Westly line up for first grade teacher Maria Rodriquez. campuses. Planning periods are important.” “We’re trying to schedule special Islas lauded the support she has times so our teachers still have time received since relocating from Seoul. to collaborate with each other,” she “It’s not only the response I’ve said. “So we’re coordinating the received from our staff at the school scheduling of music, art, physical and our superintendent, but I’ve education and culture classes so our gotten terrific support from the kids will be attending special classes commander. It’s been a great at the same time. response.”

Army Family Action Plan gets things done WIC office opens The Army Family Action Plan is an Army-wide program and a process that identifies issues and concerns about the quality of life for Army families, and provides all members of the Army the opportunity to voice concerns and issues to installation and Army leadership. It is each individual’s opportunity to make a difference in improving Army quality of life. Previous service-wide AFAP issues have resulted in Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance increased from $50,000 to $200,000; basic allowance for housing increased by 11 percent; Thrift Savings Plan for military was authorized and implemented; approval to store a vehicle at government expense when Soldiers are assigned to areas where shipment isn’t authorized; and expanded dental insurance plans that increased coverage for dental procedures and some orthodontic services. At the local level, some Area III issues that were resolved include improved quality of food items in the commissary; hourly child care implemented; monthly WIC shuttle to Osan Air Base; and, dart boards and a pool table placed in Tommy D’s. Find out how you can become involved to improve your Army. Contact Diana Reynolds at 753-8318/8401 or [email protected] to discuss how to submit an issue or volunteer to be a part of the process.

Mosquito Fogging Slated Thru Sept. 21 The Camp Humphreys Department of Public Works is conducting mosquito fogging from 5:30-11:30 p.m., Mondays and Thursdays, through Sept. 21.

Exceptional Family Member Program Planning on consecutive OCONUS tours? Applying for Command Sponsorship? Are you Command Sponsored and plan to extend? Applying for the Assignment Incentive Plan and want to bring your family to Korea? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then an overseas screening must be completed on all family members. Contact the Area III EFMP coordinator at 753-8327.

at Humphreys B e g i n n i n g Tu e s d a y, C a m p Humphreys families who want to sign up for the Women, Infants and Children’s program, commonly called WIC, will no longer have to travel to Osan Air Base. LaVita Vincent, employment and readiness manager for Army Community Services said the new WIC office will be located at the ACS building, and will be open from 8 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Tuesdays and Fridays. The office will be closed Monday. Inquiries may be directed to WIC program Coordinator Paraluman Medalla, at 661-3806-9426.

Army IG visits Humphreys Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Green, Department of the Army Inspector General paid a visit to Camp Humphreys Tuesday. Following a Camp Humphreys briefing, Green toured the post and had dinner with the troops at the Pegasus Grill Dinning facility. While there, he listened to Soldiers concerns about quality of life and other issues.

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CAMP HUMPHREYS – Sailors from USS Blue Ridge and their counterparts at the Republic of Korea’s Navy Command, 2nd Fleet, were treated to a barbecue Aug. 26, compliments of the United Service Organizations. A USO contingent traveled to Pyeongtaek Port armed with all the fixings for a traditional cookout – hundreds of hot dogs and hamburgers, cases upon cases of soft drinks, along with a variety of chips, serving all in attendance until they ate their fill. Camp Humphreys USO Director Daisy Watson said the USO usually sponsors about six such cookouts each year during the Ulchi Focus Lens exercises. “We do it every year,” said Watson, adding that the USO received support from the ROK Navy; Morale, Welfare and Recreation and the U..S Navy in staging the Aug. 26 endeavor. For the more than 1,000 sailors and support personnel from the command ship USS Blue Ridge, it was a chance to catch their breath amidst a challenging exercise. “We certainly enjoy coming onto the beach,” said Lt. Cmdr. Jeremy R. Hill, executive officer, USS Blue Ridge. “It gives our people a chance to stand down a bit.” Lt. Alissa N. Clawson, Blue Ridge network security and MWR officer, said it was an opportunity to socialize a bit. “It’s very nice because there’s not a real lot to do around here,” she remarked. All service personnel are forbidden to consume

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Airman Jeffrey D. Numata, 607th Combat Command Squadron, and Airman Jared Watson, of the Armed Forces Network, serve up burgers to Seaman Kim Jung-ha and Seaman Tay Won-chung. alcohol during the UFL exercises, and Lt. Cmdr. Greg A. Kuntz, Blue Ridge public affairs officer, said the cookout provided a good alternative to barhopping. “For a few of our sailors it’s a way to see liberty in a different light,” he said.

The U.S. and ROK sailors faced off in athletic events during the festivities, including softball, basketball, soccer and volleyball contests. Blue Ridge provides communications, transportation and logistical support to both seabased and land-based military elements.

Employment seminar seminar,, resource room slated for Humphreys By Jerry M. Gutlon Area III Public Affairs

CAMP HUMPHREYS – LaVita Vincent is working in overdrive to assist Soldiers and their families to get ahead. Vincent, the employment readiness manager at Army Community Services, is coordinating the organization’s semi-annual “Employment and Volunteer Seminar” scheduled for Sept. 8.

The daylong program slated for the community activities center will include segments on career strategies, job search skills, interviewing techniques, educational benefits, tuition assistance for spouses – even a fashion show. “The program is free and open to everyone,” Vincent said. “We’ll have a variety of speakers from a number of agencies who’ll offer their expertise on seeking and preparing

for employment and opportunities to volunteer.” Pre-registration is required by Wednesday. Contact the ACS at 7538401 for information. While Vincent prepares for the seminar, she’s simultaneously putting the final touches on a new employment assistance program primarily directed toward military spouses. “Even though it’s geared toward

spouses to help them train and prepare for employment, it’s open to everyone,” she said. The program will include courses on computer basics, typing skills, resume and Resumix writing and career planning. A resource room – located in the ACS building – complete with six computers is now being readied for the program. Vincent said she hopes to begin training classes by late September.

I.C.E. Repor t The following are questions submitted through the Interactive Customer Evaluation system in Area III, and answers to those questions. Early birds and night owls want to eat too, so why has the food court changed its hours? Steven Ryle, Camp Humphreys AAFES business manager, replies that a recent review of operating hours and customer traffic at the Camp Humphreys main store and food court revealed the early morning and late evening hours needed to be reduced. Lack of customer patronage and sales generated did not justify operational and staffing cost incurred.

Reduced hours enable AAFES to better serve the customer during peak times, and maintain our fiscal responsibility of returning dividends back to the community through MWR contributions,” he said. With the opening of two new shoppettes, Jang Mi and Sorak, the convenient location of Burger King and MWR food facilities in the community activities center, there are exceptional alternatives available with longer hours of operation. ( E d i t o r ’s n o t e : T h e d i n i n g facilities have meal hours designed to support the schedules of the majority of Soldiers. Give them a try.) Is the commissary here for the Soldiers or the inspectors?

A customer reported that the commissary seemed to have a large number of sale items and fully stocked shelves when he observed inspectors in the store. What’s the day-to-day deal? Arean Kim, commissary manager, replied that had the customer stopped her on the spot, she would h a v e s a i d , “ We h a v e b e e n negotiating with the vendors for over a year to get coffee samples in for our customers, the items came in July 25, so we decided to start offering it right away (and) we are always offering free tastings on the weekends for all our customers. We stock our store daily based on availability and have been commended on more than one

occasion for our quality of fresh meats. In answer to the sale items, if the individual would have asked I would have told him that we just began a dollar savings program sponsored by one of our larger vendors.” The commissary depends on shipments from the U.S. for most of the products. When there are shipping or delivery delays, temporary shortages are unavoidable. Best bet is to always ask while you’re in the store. ( E d i t o r ’s N o t e : To s u b m i t questions, compaints or s u g g e s t i o n s t h ro u g h t h e I C E program, logon to the ICE Web site https://ice.disa.mil/ index.cfn?fa=site&site id=677.)

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‘New’ TAS principal excited about school year By Galen Putnam Area IV Public Affairs

CAMP GEORGE – Like many schools across the peninsula, Taegu American School here is facing a number of changes, not the least of which includes welcoming a “new” principal. The school’s “new” principal is Keith Henson who actually took over at TAS April 6, upon the departure of his predecessor in the midst of last school year. The preview of things to come gave Henson an advantage. “It was a very easy transition,” he said. “It allowed me to get up to speed, to get to know the local issues and to get to know the administrators and teachers I would be working with.” To make the situation even more unique, Henson was also serving as principal at the now closed Pusan American School. Camp Hialeah, where PAS was located, closed Aug. 10. As an added benefit, Henson brought a handful of teachers and administrators with him from PAS to TAS. Henson has seven years experience working in Korea, including two years as principal of Seoul American High School. He departed Seoul for Pusan where, as principal, he had the opportunity to work with students in grades kindergarten through 12. That experience helped prepare him for his current gig at the larger TAS, also a K–12 school.

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Keith Henson (right) Taegu American School’s “new” principal, greets parents Robert and Marjerie Mendez, whose son Alter Dolv Deniña is in Rhonda Williams’ first grade class. Henson actually took over at TAS April 6, upon the departure of his predecessor in the midst of last school year. Henson cited two primary benefits regarding his new position. One, there is no planned closure impending at TAS. Indeed, the campus is currently experiencing both an infrastructure and student population boom. Secondly, he will have a chance to initiate some longterm goals. “My reasoning for wanting to move out of Seoul was to get more experience (with grades K – 12), to work across the entire spectrum, because all of my

experience was at the high school level,” he said. “Unfortunately, it was only for a short time because of the closure, but that is why I’m extra excited to be here, because I will be able to implement some long term initiatives. I don’t just want to spend two years here. I want to be able to commit a five-year block of my time to working steadily and having the time to carry out ideas of mine and of the staff over the long term.”

Henson, who grew up in Warner Robins, Ga., had some military experience in the U.S. Air Force before he began his teaching career. He served in the enlisted ranks for five years and as an officer for six years in various assignments. Henson began his teaching career in 1990 at Charlie A. Gray Middle School in Moultrie, Ga. He served two years at the school as an alternative education teacher. He went to work for the Department of Defense Dependent Schools in 1992 and has taught at Lakenheath middle and high schools in Lakenheath, England. He also taught at London Central High School. After his eight-year stint in England, he moved to the Pacific area to work as a curriculum specialist for the Korea District Superintendent’s office in Seoul, then for the Area Director’s office in Okinawa, Japan. Following that assignment he was selected to be an assistant principal in Okinawa where he served for a year and was then named principal of Seoul American High School where he served from 2002 to 2004. Henson’s education includes bachelor’s degrees in English and also German language and literature from University of Georgia in Athens, Ga., and a master ’s degree in special education from Valdosta State University in Valdosta, Ga.

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Taegu American School students contemplate the upcoming year prior to classes the first day of school Tuesday on Camp George.

CAMP HENRY – The Area IV Support Activity Directorate of Emergency Services wants residents to be aware of local emergency phone numbers in Area IV. The numbers below should be used when offpost to request emergency assistance from on-post agencies. Callers will be connected to military police, fire department and medical entities. The appropriate agency will stay on the line to handle the call. Access numbers for off-post emergencies are: In Daegu, 0505-764-5911, or, 053-470-5911; In Waegwan, 0505-7654111, or, 054-970-4111; In Busan, 0505763-7000, or, 051-803-7000. When emergency assistance is needed off-post from Korean agencies, call 119. For on-post emergency assistance, dial 911. The mission of DES is to provide the Area IV community with efficient law enforcement, physical security, fire and emergency services support, while fostering an environment that is safe and secure to live, train, work and play.

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26 http://ima.korea.army.mil/morningcalmweekly Labor Day 5K Run A 5-kilometer Fun Run will be held 8 a.m. Monday at Kelly Fitness Center on Camp Walker. Registration will be from 7 – 7:45 a.m. at the gym. First 100 participants to finish the race will receive a free t-shirt provided by USA Federal Credit Union. For more information, call Neil Fleisher at 7644800/4225. Community Open House Scheduled The Area IV Community Open House will be 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Taegu American School gym on Camp George. For information, call Bonnie McCarthy at 768-8126. Intramural Flag Football League The Daegu enclave unit-level flag football season will be Sept. 12 – Oct. 6. Entry deadline is Thursday. An organizational meeting will be 6 p.m. Sept. 8 at Kelly Fitness Center on Camp Walker. For information, call Kim Chong-hwan at 764-4225. Intramural Soccer League The Daegu enclave unit-level soccer season will be Sept. 11 – 22. Entry deadline is Thursday. An organizational meeting will be 5:30 p.m. Sept. 8 at Kelly Fitness Center on Camp Walker. For information, call Kim Chong-hwan at 764-4225. Finance Office Limited Operations The Finance Office on Camp Henry will operate with limited staffing Sept. 11 – 13, while C Detachment, 176th Finance Battalion, participates in a convoy live fire exercise. For information or assistance, call 1st Lt. Stephanie Davis at 768-7593. Newcomer’s Orientation Set Soldiers, civilian employees and family members new to the Daegu community are invited to attend the monthly newcomer’s orientation 8 a.m. – noon Sept. 12 at Henry’s Place on Camp Henry. Representatives from TRICARE, the Army Career and Alumni Program and other organizations will provide information about living and working in Area IV. Soldiers are reminded that attendance is required. For information, call Roy Grant at 7688130. Spouses Orientation Slated Spouses of Soldiers, civilians and contract employees new to the Daegu community are invited to attend the monthly Spouse’s Orientation 1 – 4 p.m. Sept. 12 at Camp Walker Lodge. Representatives from TRICARE, the Army Career and Alumni Program and other organizations will provide information about living and working in Area IV. Soldiers are reminded that attendance is required. For information, call Roy Grant at 768-8130.

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CAMP HENRY – Approximately 120 Soldiers from the Republic of Korea Army’s 5th Logistics Support Command visited the U.S. Army Field Support Battalion-Northeast Asia, among other organizations, here Aug. 24, during an event hosted by 19th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary). The focus of the AFSB-NEA visit, from a Lean Six Sigma perspective, was the sharing of lessons learned and process improvements that the Daegubased ROK Army unit, commanded by Brig. Gen. Kee Hoon, might want to adapt to their own processes. The ROK Soldiers received an overview of the Army Prepositioned Stocks operational area and a Lean Six Sigma briefing. Lt. Col. Karl D. Bopp, AFSB-NEA commander, welcomed the group and told them, “We consider visits like yours an honor, as they demonstrate the great ROK-U.S. alliance.” Cho Hyung-uk, commander of the 36th Korean Service Corps Company, presented the overview in Korean and also translated questions and answers for Bopp. This was followed by a presentation of Lean Six Sigma basics by George Palmer, AFSB-NEA’s continuous improvement director. The group was then escorted to the

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Brig. Gen. Kee Hoon, commander of the Republic of Korea Army’s 5th Logistics Support Command, speaks with Lt. Col. Karl D. Bopp, commander, U.S. Army Field Support Battalion-Northeast Asia. APS-4 maintenance facility and test track to witness how the AFSB-NEA employees use Lean Six Sigma to conduct daily operations. They were also informed of the recent groundbreaking for a $9.7 million, 53,000-square foot state-ofthe-art vehicle maintenance facility, which is scheduled for completion in Nov. 2007. The AFSB-NEA plans, manages and executes the storage and maintenance of Army Prepositioned Stocks material

for use by the combatant commander during contingencies or exercises. The battalion provides oversight of the maintenance, supply, inventory, and accountability programs executed by 8th U.S. Army, U.S. Army Pacific and U.S. Army Japan units for these critical stocks. Kee and his senior officers expressed appreciation for the visit, Bopp said, and they invited battalion personnel for a visit to their facility in the future.

Great Backpack!

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Dr. Marguerite Green, Taegu American School assistant principal, admires a student’s new backpack as she greets students and parents prior to classes the first day of school Tuesday at Camp George.

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NEWS & NOTES Play Slated The Camp Walker Multicultural Gospel Service is presenting the play “Judgment Day Is At Hand! Will You Be Ready?” 6:30 p.m. today at Soldier Memorial Chapel on Camp Walker. For information, call Cicely Jackson at 011-9699-5581, or, Carolie Lenoir at 053-475-9847. Mime Performance The K&K Mime duo will conduct a workshop at the Camp Walker Community Activities Center 8 a.m. – noon, and will perform a show at Kelly Fitness Center 6 p.m. Saturday. Admission to both events, sponsored by the Protestant Gospel Service, is free. For information, call Wade Lopez at 010-5539-2158.

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Hwang Chae-hum, assisted by Sok Sang-min, both with the 32nd Korean Service Corps Company at Camp Henry, spray the Area IV Support Activity Headquarters, Bldg. 1211, during a decontamination demonstration Aug. 29, during exercise Ulchi Focus Lens. Unit members demonstrated the various uses of the Falcon Decontamination unit, including its prime mission of decontaminating roads and buildings.

Bodybuilding Championship The 2006 Mr. and Ms. Supernatural Bodybuilding Championship will be held at the Camp Carroll Sports and Fitness Center Sept. 23. The event is open to all Soldiers, KATUSAs, Department of Defense civilian employees, and family members. All competitors must check-in no later than 10 a.m. for weigh-in. There will be a contestants’ briefing at 11 a.m., with pre-judging beginning at noon. The competition starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call Carlos Algarin at 765-8118.

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By Pfc. Cha Hyun-joon Area IV Public Affairs

CAMP HENRY – The 2006 Eighth U.S. Army Cross Country Championships will be held 8 a.m. Sept. 16 at the Crown Jewel Fitness Center on Camp Carroll. The competition will be conducted in two divisions: Men’s 12-kilometer and Women’s 8-kilometer. Age categories are: Men’s and Women’s Open (29 years of age and younger); Men’s and Women’s Seniors (30 to 39 years of age); Men’s and Women’s Masters (40 years of age and older). All participants must meet

their age category requirement as of Sept. 16. All active-duty servicemembers, Department of Defense civilians, and adult family members stationed at 8th Army Installations are eligible to participate. “We are looking forward to hosting this great event, particularly because it is the first time it has ever been held outside Camp Casey in Area I,” said Carlos Algarin, Camp Carroll sports director. Registration and warm up will be conducted from 6:30 – 7:15 a.m. at the gym. A participants meeting will be held at 7:30 a.m.

The awards ceremony is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Awards will be presented to the top three finishers in each division and age category. Participants are required to wear reflective gear and are encouraged to bring their own, although a limited supply is available for sign-out at the Crown Jewel Fitness Center. Personnel interested in participating are encouraged to pre-register with their area sports director as early as possible. For information, call Algarin at 765-8118/8287.

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Henson anticipates learning many things that will improve his ability as an educator while leading his staff and students to a successful school year. “What I want to convey are two things,” he said. I’m coming into the community as a sensible person and that I don’t want to get rid of traditions, basically. I’m not here to change anything that is already working for the community. Secondly, I am constantly going to be driven by improvement in every area: customer service, how we serve and interact with the kids, communications, just as a couple of examples. I want to do this in a logical, sensible way – not in a radical, ‘must change tomorrow’ way.” Henson cited some additional goals such as stressing continuing teacher development, promoting student learning and working closely with the

community, not just with parents but, with the community as a whole. “Any training that we offer, I invite any parents and any community members who would like to see what we do to participate either as an observer or actually participate in the training,” he said. “We will continually work toward getting more community involvement in the educational decisionmaking process.” While Henson’s workload has been lightened by an entire school, being principal of a significantly larger school can still be daunting. Besides day-to-day business, long-term planning is essential as well. The school is in the first-year of its Continous School Improvement planning cycle. CSI, the progeny of “SIP” or, School Improvement Program, helps administrators focus on

specific goals. According to Henson, the foremost goal at TAS remains the same – highest student achievement. Other areas he stressed include manpower, efficiency, workforce diversity, and others. “Everything we do here with regards to professional development fall directly under what we need to do to meet the needs of the (overall) Community Strategic Plan,” he said. Besides academics, the school faces a number of other issues, one of which is a lack of space for its growing population. The new addition currently under construction is a great step forward according to Henson. Extra-curricular activities are also an important part of the overall educational experience. With the new school year just under way, optimism is running high at TAS. The Warriors football

team will play its first-ever Friday night home football game Sept. 8 under the lights at Kelly Field on Camp Walker. In addition, the baseball team will be playing Korean teams this year to extend its schedule. “There is a lot of work to do as far as our initiatives are concerned but extra-curricular activities are important as well when it comes to offering an experience as close as possible to that of a school in the United States,” Henson said. “We are getting psyched up. We are upbeat and pumped up. This is an exciting time of year.” Besides the school’s overarching goal of assuring highest student achievement, Henson pointed out one final priority, “beating Seoul (American High School) in every sport possible. That would really top things off.”

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The Phrase of the W eek : Week

“How long does it take from here to Gangnam?”

Yogiso Gangnamkkaji olmana gollimnikka? from here

to Gangnam

how long

does it take

Vocabulary 4 o’clock

‘neshee’

5 o’clock

‘dasotshee’

6 o’clock

‘yosotshee’

Situation of the W eek : Moving around Town Week Naeril koseso alnyo jushigesumnikka?

Could you tell me where to get off?

Myongdong

Where can I get a bus to Myongdong?

ganun

bosurul

odiso

tamnikka?

Does this bus go to City Hall? Ee bosu Shichong kamnikka?

Odiso garataya hamnikka?

At which station do I have to change?

Chotchaga onje issumnikka?

When is the earliest train of the day?

Makchaga onje issumnikka?

When does the last train depart?

Korean Expression of the W eek Week

Arms bend inward.

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Area I holds English camp

Paleun aneuro gupneunda.

Charity begins at home.