The Morning Calm Korea Weekly - Sep. 15, 2006

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Aviation battalion soars during Ulchi Focus Lens

Mastering ‘way of foot and fist’

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Malaria diagnosed in eight U.S. Soldiers By Pfc. Fay Jakymec 8th U.S. Army Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — Eight Soldiers stationed in Korea have been diagnosed with malaria this year. All of the Soldiers infected with malaria had trained in locations close to the demilitarized zone. Although some locations close to the DMZ are considered to be malaria-high-risk areas, all Soldiers stationed in Korea should exercise precautions, especially during peak malaria season — May through October — because malaria is a disease that is easier to avoid than to treat, said Col. J. Greg Jolissaint, command surgeon, U.S. Forces Korea and Eighth Army. Seven of the Soldiers diagnosed this year were found to have been infected in 2005. The current cases of malaria infection are not a cause for alarm, but rather they are a reason for everyone to judiciously use preventive medicine measures that will keep the mosquitoes from biting in the first place. “The small number of diagnosed malaria cases does not prompt the need for oral prophylactic medications,” Jolissaint said. However, one case of malaria is too many, he added. All Soldiers based in Korea should practice

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Final Salute

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Installation Management Agency - Korea Region Office Director, Col. Al Aycock, center, and IMA-KORO Command Sergeant Major Harold L. Gill, right, salute the flag during the Korean and American national anthems during Gill’s farewell ceremony Tuesday at Yongsan Garrison’s Dragon Hill Lodge. Gill will next serve as command sergeant major for IMA’s Southeast Region. He will be succeeded at IMA-KORO by Command Sgt. Maj. Kevin Witt.

Five Years After 9/11, Recruiting, Retention Remain Solid By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON – Five years after military recruiting hit the ceiling after the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, recruiting remains solid, with every service meeting its active-duty recruiting goal for the 15th consecutive month. Recruiting and retention statistics for August, just released by the Defense Department, show the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force all meeting or exceeding both their monthly as well as year-to-date recruiting goals for the year. At the same time, retention remains solid across the board, with all services expected to meet their retention goals for the fiscal year, officials said. During August, the Army recruited

goal; and the Marine Corps Reserve, almost 10,500 Soldiers, 104 percent of its goal, and the Marine Corps signed on with more than 800 recruits, exceeded more than 4,300 Marines, 107 percent its monthly goal by 1 percent. The Air National Guard recruited more than of its goal. The Navy and Air Force both met their August goals, recruiting 1,000 airmen, 128 percent of its August goal. almost 4,100 sailors and almost 3,200 The Air Force Reserve fell 1 airman airmen, respectively. Recruiting numbers in the reserve short of its 849 goal, officials said. The Army Reserve, with more components were “They feel that they are than 2,400 accessions, also up in August, needed in this global war on met 62 percent of its with all components but terror, and they want to be August goal but is faring the Army Reserve better in year-to-date a part of it.” recruiting, which stands and Air Force Marine Corps Maj. Stewart Upton, at 94 percent of the Reserve meeting Pentagon spokesman 33,100-plus goal, officials or exceeding their said. goals, defense officials said. The Army National Guard recruited Marine Corps Maj. Stewart Upton, a more than 6,500 Soldiers, 100 percent Pentagon spokesman, called the latest of its goal. The Navy Reserve signed on recruiting and retention successes a almost 1,100 sailors, 106 percent of its positive sign that the services are

attracting the manpower they need to maintain a quality force for the future. “The numbers also indicate that people out there understand that we are involved in a global war on terror and are making the decision to serve this country at this important time,” Upton said. High retention rates military-wide show that once people join the military, many choose to continue their service. In addition to a good pay and benefits package and the benefit of learning skills, military service offers other lesstangible rewards, Upton said. “They’re staying in because many feel they have found a home, a family,” he said. “And they feel that they belong to something important. They feel that they are needed in this global war on terror, and they want to be a part of it.”

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Har ens ‘gr eat success’ Hardd work, effor effortt make Ulchi Focus LLens ‘great

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Congratulations to everyone – Soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, contractors and civilians – for making this year’s Ulchi Focus Lens exercise a great success! This combined and joint exercise took tremendous planning, preparation and leadership involvement from all participants to ensure each facet was well executed. I greatly appreciate the hard work and effort that everyone put into the exercise in order to make this all work to standard. This year’s UFL – the 32nd iteration of this command post exercise dating back 1975 – enabled our Korean and U.S. military leaders to sustain and improve our joint and combined warfighting capability. U.S. personnel – active, National Guard and Reserve – from all services established warfighting headquarters and supporting apparatus in Korea, the United States and other locations, as well as afloat. Again, thank you. Over the past six months, we’ve worked hard to integrate an effects-based approach to our operations, to enforce collaborative planning

at echelon and to refine our understanding of the complexities associated with joint and combined logistics in support of offensive/ expeditionary operations. As this year ’s exercise comes to an end, I’m confident that Combined Forces Command and our Gen. B.B. Bell other subordinate United Nations Command/Combined headquarters are Forces Command/U.S. Forces Korea fully capable of commander meeting our alliance deterrence commitments, and defending the Republic of Korea against external aggressions if necessary.

I want to especially acknowledge and thank our great ROK partners who once again stood should-to-shoulder with us to make this exercise a success. I know the future of our alliance remains bright because of the talented and dedicated ROK leaders who expertly support CFC and who valiantly defend their great nation. Importantly, this has been an enormously successful exercise because of everyone’s focus on safety. Let’s not lose that momentum – maintain that same commitment to safety as you redeploy to your installations, off-peninsula duty station or return home. Once again, thank you all for your hard work and personal sacrifice. It has paid off. We go together! Katchi Kapshida!

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 I Housebreaking, Damage to Private Property — Subject 1 entered Victim 1’s residence by breaking a window on Victim 1’s door. Subject 1 was apprehended and transported to the Yangju Korean National Police Station, where Subject 1 was charged with Housebreaking (KCL 319) and Damage to Private Property (KCL 366). Subject 1 was released into Military Police custody on a CJ Form 2 and transported to the Camp Red Cloud MP Station, where Subject 1 refused to perform a series of Field Sobriety Tests, processed and released to his/her unit. At 1:20 p.m., Sept. 3, Subject 1 reported to the CRC MP Station, where Subject 1 was advised of his/her legal rights, which Subject 1 invoked. Investigation continues. Area 2 Traffic Accident with Injuries, Damage to Government Property, Damage to Private Property, Following too Close — Subject 1, operating a Government Owned Vehicle while following too close,

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anything. Subject 1 later decided to render a written sworn statement, at which time he/she admitted to striking Subject 2 with a closed fist in an unknown area of the head. Subject 2 was transported to the Yongsan PMO where he/she rendered a written statement denying the offense. Subject 2 was further processed and released to his/her sponsor. Subject 1 was further processed and released to his/her sponsor. All parties denied medical treatment. This is a final report. Area 3 Traffic Accident with Injuries, Damage to Private Property — Subject 1, operating a POV, while attempting to enter the intersection adjacent to Jacky’s Computer Store, failed to observe and struck Subject 2’s POV, which was also attempting to enter the intersection. Damage to Subject 1’s vehicle consisted of scratches to the front bumper and a dent to the license plate. Damage to Subject 2’s vehicle consisted of scratches to the left side. Subject 2 sustained injuries consisting of scratches to right elbow and a scrape to his/her left leg. Subject 1 did not sustain any visible injuries. Subject 2 declined medical treatment. ECOD is unknown. Investigation continues.

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struck Victim 1’s Privately Owned Vehicle while Victim 1 was slowing to a stop. Damages to Subject 1’s vehicle consisted of dents and scratches to the center of the front bumper. Damages to Victim 1’s vehicle consisted of scratches and paint transfer to the left rear bumper. Injuries to Victim 1 consisted of pain to the back but Victim 1 stated that he/she would seek medical treatment at a later time and date. Subject 1 reported no injuries. Subject 1 and Victim 1 were transported to the Yongsan Main KNP Station where Victim 1 rendered a written statement attesting to the incident and Subject 1 rendered a written statement admitting to the offense. Subject 1 was charged by KNP under KRTL Art 19-1 (Failure to Maintain a Safe Distance). Subject 1 was processed and released to his/her unit by KNP. ECOD is unknown. Assault Consummated by a Battery — Subjects 1 and 2 were involved in a verbal altercation that turned physical when both individuals started striking each other several times with closed fists in the head area. Subject 1 reported in to the Yongsan PMO where he/she was advised of his/ her legal rights, which Subject 1 invoked, requesting not to be questioned or say

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Yongsan DUI crackdown ends with no arrests By Steve Davis Area II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — An Area II and Yongsan Garrison “You Drink & Drive. You Lose.” campaign ended Sept. 4 with no citations or arrests for driving under the influence. The campaign began Aug. 18 when the Area II Provost Marshal’s Office began conducting random nighttime traffic checkpoints on Yongsan Garrison. When the campaign ended on Labor Day, nine checkpoint operations had yielded 121 traffic citations. “We are pleased there were no DUIs,” said Area II Provost Marshal Maj. Jose Naputi. “However, we had too many seat belt and driver’s license violations.” Sixty-five citations were written for no seat belts and 31 were issued to drivers with no license in their possession. Other citations included: 10 to motorcyclists for improper safety equipment, mainly having no reflective

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Osan med group, Korean nurses work together 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. Hard Copy LESs Stop in October Effective Oct. 1, the Yongsan Finance Office will no longer distribute hard copies of individual Leave and Earnings Statement. Soldiers will have to access their LES and Mid Month Net Pay Advice via a personal MyPay account. With MyPay Soldiers can access their LES, start allotments, make changes to their Thirft Savings Plan, view paid travel vouchers and much more. For information on how to access an LES via MyPay, call or visit the Yongsan Finance Office in Bldg 2254 or visit the office Web site at http:// 175fincom.korea.army.mil/176th/ index.html for the MyPay link. COLA Entitlement for College Students Do you have a dependent who is a college student? If so, and your dependent recently departed Korea for school, contact your servicing finance element to ensure you are receiving the proper Cost of Living Allwance entitlement. Servicemembers are authorized to receive COLA based upon the number of command-sponsored dependents residing at the permanent duty station. This includes college students. When students return during the “authorized annual round trip” visit, servicemembers are authorized to receive the increased rate of COLA during that student’s visit. Servicemembers must ensure travel vouchers are submitted properly to prevent over or underpayments in the amount of COLA they receive. In order to receive reimbursement for the “authorized annual round trip” visit, service members must submit a copy of the travel voucher that brought the student to Korea and returned the student back to their school location to the local finance office. Visit the 176th Finance Battalion for information. AFN-K Live Broadcast American Forces Network - Korea will “go live” Sept. 27, with a live broadcast of the nightly news. Though normally taped in advance, the nightly news will be broadcast live to allow AFN-K personnel to practice their wartime mission. The live broadcast will begin at 6:45 p.m.

By Staff Sgt. Andrea Knudson 51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE — Nurses and technicians from the 51st Medical Group took part in medical English classes over the summer with Korean nurses and physicians from Ajou University Hospital located in nearby Suwon. The purpose of the English classes was to foster a collaborative effort between Ajou University Hospital and the 51st MDG. “Many of our beneficiaries, both active duty and dependents, have been patients at Ajou, including the International Health Clinic located within the hospital,” said Lt. Col. Lourie Moore, 51st MDG chief nurse executive. “The 51st Medical Group refers patients to Ajou to ensure they receive the appropriate level of care, especially for specialty services not available at Osan. “Typical referrals to Ajou include health care for cardiology, obstetrics and more sophisticated diagnostic testing, such as computer tomography scans. Ajou also has many western trained physicians that follow the standard of care present in United States medicine,” Moore added. Moore said since many of Osan Air Base’s airmen and their family members are transferred to Ajou, they wanted to take part in the classes to enhance the nurses’ communication with Osan patients and to help them learn what to expect from the patients when they are

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Dr. Hyun Kim (left), a recent graduate of Ajou University Medical School, Republic of Korea, and Maj. Mary Brookins, 51st Medical Group nurse, discuss the Korean language. Air Force. transferred to the off-base hospital. She said June marked the first time nurses from the medical group led instruction for the classes, and they’ve participated in four classes so far. “Twenty military members from the 51st MDG have volunteered more than 146 hours,” she said. “The majority of the volunteers have been military nurses, including emergency room medical technicians. The English classes are taught primarily by other Korean physicians with participation by 51st MDG nurses for some of the lessons.” The Korean participants were equally pleased by the opportunity to interact

with the American counterparts. “We were so happy to (have had the) great opportunity to learn and experience (the English) language, communication skills, and culture differences with the 51st Medical Group,” said Mena Jeong, a Korean nurse from the Ajou International Health Clinic. “It will help us to take the best care of not only your patients, (but) also all foreign patients. We are truly looking forward to seeing them again in the near future.” Each class consists of one-and-one-

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Child and YYouth outh Ser vice offers rewarding jobs Service By Steve Davis Area II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — Every day at Yongsan Garrison’s Child Development Center is a new experience for Meyer Ragin. Ragin, lead educational technician at the facility that provides full-day, part-day and hourly care for children from six weeks through five years, has worked there for 12 years. “No two days are the same,” said Ragin, a former Soldier from Brooklyn, N.Y., who got out of the Army after 10-years to find his fortune in Korea. He says he may not be wealthy, but he has found many rewards working at the Child Development Center. “I read a passage some time ago that said that, a hundred years from now, no one will remember what kind

of car you drive, what kind of house you lived in, how much money your had in your pocket, or the kind of clothes you wore,” said Ragin. “They will remember the difference you made. The difference you make in a child’s life can make the world a better place.” Ragin is one of 81 Area II Child and Youth Services employees at the Child Development Center, School-Age Services, Middle School and Teen Centers, and Youth Services Sports program who support the community by taking care of the children of Soldiers, DoD civilians and other U.S citizens. Child and Youth Services presently has 48 job openings. “We need managers, support staff and caregivers at virtually all of our facilities,” said Dr. Roxanne

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Say Cheese The Army and Air Force Hometown News Service video team will be visiting Korea Saturday through Sept. 27, filming Holiday Greetings Videos that will be broadcast over CONUS television stations during the Thansgiving and Christmas holiday seasons. Greetings will be done on a first-come, first-served basis. Military personnel must be in uniform. Defense Department civilians are also welcome to record greetings. The video team will be at Camp Humphreys Saturday; Osan Air Base Monday and Tuesday; and Kunsan Air Base Thursday and Sept. 22. For information on specific times and locations of the event, call the area public affairs office. COURTESY PHOTO

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preventive medicine measures to protect themselves against malaria-transmitting mosquitoes and other biting insects, ticks, and mites, he said. “BDUs and ACUs should be treated with permethrin prior to a unit’s departure to the field, and DEET personal insect repellant should be applied to exposed skin judiciously in those high-risk areas of Korea where we know we have problems (all training sites north of Seoul),” Jolissaint said. Malaria re-emerged in the Republic of Korea in 1993, peaked in 1999 and is now being brought under control through cooperative efforts between the ROK military, the Korea Center for Disease Control and Prevention (similar to the Center for Disease Control) and USFK Entomology and Preventive Medicine professionals. The highest number of malaria cases diagnosed in Korea was in 1997 when 27 U.S. Soldiers got sick. Compared to this USFK experience, ROK military and civilians are seeing thousands of malaria patients. With preventive efforts, the number of malaria patients among Korean civilians and Soldiers is on the declining trend as well, Jolissaint said.

The Morning Calm Weekly from Page 1 death. With P. vivax and P. ovale the parasites can remain dormant in the liver for up to one year, according to the Center for Disease Control’s web sitewww.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/ malaria/default.htm. All malaria found in Korea so far have been identified as the P. vivax; fortunately, this type of malaria is not lethal. Also, the first-line medication for prevention and treatment of P. vivax malaria in Korea, Chloroquine, is still effective with no evidence of the parasite becoming resistant to this medication, Jolissaint said. Each year more than 1 million people will die of malaria, and between 300-500 million will contract the disease according to the World Health Organization. A leading cause of death and disease worldwide, malaria is usually found in developing countries and is primarily fatal in children and the elderly who do not have a strong enough immune system to fight off the infection. Malaria is caused by a bite from an infectious female Anopheles mosquito. These mosquitoes bite a human most frequently from dusk to dawn, so extra precautions should be taken when sleeping outdoors.

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A taxi stops at a military police checkpoint Aug. 26 during the two-week Area II “You Drink & Drive. You Lose.” campaign. There were no citations for drinking and driving, but 121 were issued for other reasons.

DUI vest or helmet; two for the illegal use of cell phones while driving; and one each for an expired registration and having no insurance. Other citations were written mostly for moving traffic violations. Naputi said leaders at all levels are briefing and taking care of Soldiers. “The word is getting out and folks who decide to drink are taking measures to ensure that they are getting home safely by calling a cab or having a designated driver,” said Naputi. Naputi said there were four DUIs off-post in August, bringing the 2006

Nurses half to two hours of instruction using lesson plans from an English-Korean Nursing textbook. Topics include taking vital signs, measuring intake and output, and administering oral, intramuscular, and intravenous medications.

from Page 2 Area II total to 29. “The Korea National Police take drinking and driving seriously and have stepped up DUI checkpoints off the installation,” he said. Area II Traffic NCOIC Sgt. John LaSchuma said the community responded positively to the on-post checkpoints. “We hope that we have made people aware of the dangers of driving under the influence, along with the need to wear seat belts, carry a driver’s license and obey traffic regulations.”

from Page 3 “This relationship has mutual benefits,” Moore said. “The military nurses have enjoyed the international exchange by learning more about the Korean health care, as well as Korean culture.”

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Red Cloud opens new front gate By Jim Cunningham Area I Public Affairs

CAMP RED CLOUD — A longawaited improvement came here Sept. 1, with the upgrade and replacement of the old front gate. “We have been waiting a long time for this to happen,” said Ronald Schmidt, deputy garrison commander of CRC. “This is one of three major projects the city of Uijeongbu paid for at CRC.” The new gate has many new features that the old gate didn’t have. “We have a great new gate that meets all the new heightened security requirements and it was a gift from our neighbors,” Schmidt said. “We are very

happy and proud that we have that, and with that I think we are ready to cut the ribbon.” Also, the new gate means better service from the CRC Fire Department. “It will quicken our response to any outlying area by half the time,” said John Cook, Area I fire chief. “We can get to outlying areas in 10 minutes on average. If we are running hot, we can make it in seven minutes.” “We are very thankful to the city of Uijeongbu for their funding of this project and as a partner with us for the road widening,” Schmidt said. JIM CUNNINGHAM

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Sept. 1, CRC officials cut the ribbon for the new front gate that was funded by the city of Uijeongbu.

Casey DFAC feeds ROK soldiers in UFL By Jim Cunningham Area I Public Affairs

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Republic of Korea Army soldiers cue up for chow during lunch Aug. 30 at Oriental Gardens DFAC on Camp Casey. During UFL the DFAC gets jammed quickly. “We are the closest to where they sleep and work. We already know ahead of time what is going to happen and we move fast,” said Sgt. 1st Class Jesus Rodriguez, Oriental Gardens DFAC manager. “That many Soldiers jamming the DFAC all at once can cause some unusual traffic jams. They will all show up at one time.”

CAMP CASEY—When 400 extra hungry Soldiers come to the Oriental Gardens Dining Facility on Camp Casey, Sgt. 1st Class Jesus Rodriguez doesn’t get alarmed. “We can feed 400 Soldiers within an hour and 10 minutes,” Rodriguez said. “That’s the usual flow of traffic through our DFAC. You have to have the food ready before they show up.” During the recent Ulchi Focus Lens exercises, the 8th U.S. Army sent a head count to Rodriguez, and he makes the adjustments to handle the extra Soldiers. “The head count fluctuates between 100 to 200 and sometimes 300 extra Soldiers from the Republic of Korea Army. When I get the numbers from the 8th Army saying how many of them are coming, then I have to prepare my menus accordingly. They will all show up at one time,” Rodriguez said. When the ROK Army and the U.S. Soldiers all show up at one time, it does take some extra effort on the personnel of Oriental Gardens. “We get jammed during breakfast and dinner because we are the closest to where they sleep and work. We already know ahead of time what is going to happen and we move fast,” Rodriguez said. “That many Soldiers jamming the DFAC all at once can cause some unusual traffic jams.” “We move them fast too,” he said. “If we see them lingering around after eating, we ask them to turn in their tray so that another Soldier can sit down and eat. We give them about 25 minutes to eat. During the UFL exercises the ROK and the U.S. Army coordinate many things, and not the least of them is where to take meals. The Oriental Gardens DFAC is in the middle of the action and supplies the support. “Without the extra support from Chief Warrant Officer Uriel Amy, first battalion food advisor, Son In J., Area I food program manager, and Sgt. 1st Class Sabrina Wilson, Area I food service supervisor, it would be very hard to do this during UFL,” Rodriguez said. Every year when the UFL exercises begin, the Oriental Gardens DFAC gets the job of feeding the

extra Soldiers. “Every year they run through the same scenario because they are in training exercises close to us. It will save them time for us to support it, better than any other DFAC on post,” Rodriguez said. Rodriguez has no problem figuring out just what to feed both the ROK soldiers and their U.S. counterparts. “Actually, the ROK soldiers like American food,” Rodriguez said. “I prepare Korean dishes every day for every meal and most of the time they try something new. They love salad and tomatoes. We have a little history here and we know already what they are going to eat, so I try to have more quantity so I won’t run out.” Rodriguez has had the UFL experience many times and knows exactly what to expect when the exercises begin. “I have been here in Korea three times and this is my third UFL exercise, so I have a lot of experience going through this exercise with the ROK and American soldiers together,” he said. “We know basically what they are expecting from us. We already know what items they will want, and we concentrate on having enough of those items. “Of all my UFL exercises this is the best one,” Rodriquez said. “Everything so far, has been great. Our last meal for UFL is going to be breakfast Saturday morning.” E-mail [email protected]

Sgt. 1st Class Jesus Rodriguez visits with Soldiers having lunch at Casey’s Oriental Gardens DFAC Aug. 30.

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Team Red Cloud Appreciation Day Team Red Cloud Appreciation Day is today at Mitchell’s Club from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Take your right arm out and show him/her how much you appreciate all of their support and hard work. USO Virtues Volunteers Makeup and Training USO Virtues Volunteers makeup and additional training is today from 6 to 8 p.m. in the USAG theater, Bldg. 2347, at Camp Casey. Quarterly Volunteer Luncheon The quarterly volunteer luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 22 at Camp Casey’s Warriors Club. For information, call Faith Barnes at 730-3062. Motorcycle Safety Campaign Begins Personnel who ride motorcycles will be denied post access if they are not wearing proper safety gear as of today. Proper safety gear includes: 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 retroreflective vest. Base security guards have the authority to deny access if a person fails to comply. Hispanic Heritage Month Activities Hispanic Heritage Month features Latin Movie Night at CRC Community Activity Center from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, and a five kilometer run at Camp Casey Carey Fitness Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 30. National Kids Day Celebration The National Kids Day Celebration will be held at Camp Casey Stewart Field from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Join us for a day of family fun, games and food. Parents and children ages 3 to 11 are invited. Texas Hold’em Tournament The Texas Hold’em Tournament will be held at CRC in Mitchell’s Club, Sept. 23 and 24. Elimination Rounds start at 11 a.m. Registration is limited to the first 320 players. Call 730-9187 to sign up or sign up online at www.warriormwr.com. Health Fair at Camp Casey The Camp Casey Health Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Camp Casey PX parking lot Saturday. POC is Capt. Daisy Wilson. For more information, call 730-6796. Holiday Greetings Pacific at Camp Casey The 2006 Holiday Greetings Pacific will be recording your greetings at Camp Casey Sept. 25.

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Joseph Lee, Motorcycle Safety Foundation safety instructor for Area II Support Activity, instructs students during the two-day basic riding course held Sept. 6 and 7 at Yongsan Garrison.

Motorcycle safety: not an act but a habit By Jim Cunningham Area I Public Affairs

SEOUL —This is part one of a two-part series about motorcycle safety. To paraphrase Aristotle: We are what we repeatedly do. Safety on a motorcycle, then, is not an act, but a habit. The best motorcycle in the world will end up in a wrecking yard unless one learns how to use it. The most powerful piece of high-performance equipment is a person’s brain. To help us program ourselves for motorcycle safety, Army Community Services offers a basic motorcycle two-day safety program. “Department of Defense Instruction 6055.4 - DOD Traffic Safety Program dated July 20, 1999, paragraph E3.2.3.2 specifies “Training required by this instruction shall be provided at no cost to military and DoD civilian personnel,” said Greg Woolsey, Civilian Personnel Advisory Center director. “ Personnel shall not be charged leave to attend training required by this Instruction. Section E specifically addresses the Motorcycle Safety Program.” “In this course one learns the basic fundamentals to develop their capabilities to become a safe and responsible motorcyclist. It provides the opportunity for someone to learn the physical and mental skills important for operating a motorcycle,” said Joseph Lee, Motorcycle Safety Foundation safety instructor for Area II Support Activity. In the classroom portion everyone learns ways to minimize risk and how to handle special riding situations. In the riding portions of this course everyone learns the physical skills of basic control to include clutch/throttle control, straight line riding and stopping, turning, shifting, stopping quickly, cornering and swerving. Lee began riding 11 years ago. “I was always interested in trying to ride a motorcycle,” Lee said. “I rode a small bike when I started riding. It was a Korean bike, a 125cc size. Then I moved to a medium sized bike, and finally a 1450cc Harley Davidson. One can actually save money by starting with a small bike at first. People who purchase a big bike the first time sometimes

crash or fall and then they must spend more money to repair the bike.” Lee became interested in teaching the motorcycle course while on activite duty in the Army. “When I was on active duty, my job title was noncommissioned officer in charge of driver testing,” Lee said. “My MOS was in transportation. We were provided motorcycle training, and I became interested in teaching the course.” Lee’s experience in riding motorcycles in Korea has not been without accidents. “I have had several accidents,” Lee said. “They were all small accidents. You always learn something after an accident. I thought I knew what I was doing, but in Korean traffic, rules and regulations and the actual flow of traffic changes quickly and often. I would be going with the flow of traffic because I thought that was the thing to do, but then, that was wrong because something happened that was unexpected.” Too many people lose their lives because they are not paying attention to the traffic as they ride, Lee said. Korean traffic is often much different than Americans are used to,so motorcycle riders have to always drive defensively. Lee mentions many times during the motorcycle safety course that one has to be a defensive driver at all times on a motorcycle, even more so than in a car. “First thing is that your mind must be clear,” Lee said. We are human and we cannot always be clear minded, but when we get on a motorcycle, we must clear our minds and be focused on the job of riding. We must always be prepared for anything that will and can happen on the road. Whatever we do during the day at work or somewhere else may make our minds tired. But when we get on the motorcycle we must become sharp and focused on the job of riding so we can be ready for everything that will happen during the ride.” Most everyone can look at the motorcycle and see the obvious risks one will take when riding. Lee explains why motorcycle riders must always be aware of the risks. “You must be aware of all risks when riding a motorcycle

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Motorcycle at all times. You have to be aware of the situation; the road conditions, the traffic conditions, and the weather,” Lee said. “Situational awareness is always required to ride safely. The situation on the road is always changing. That is why one’s awareness must be sharp.” A rider ’s experience is very important. “Statistics show a substantial portion of motorcycle accidents happen because of lack of experience and training,” Lee said. “When there is a motorcycle accident, the rider is always hurt. That is why we teach the acronym SEE: Search, Evaluate, Execute, at all times. “The rider must search the road ahead, at least by 12 seconds, so that he can be prepared for what may happen in the road. Staying alert is your main goal.” Much of the traffic in Korea is stop and go. Many motorcyclist can let their minds wander off the task of riding safely in dangerous traffic. “If a person is in the middle of heavy traffic, he is OK, but if he is in the front line at the entrance of an intersection, he must be alert because

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from Page 6 many things can happen to put him at risk of being hit by cars or trucks,” Lee explains. “Once you know how to manage a motorcycle and the controls, when a car jumps in your space, you will know what to do.” There are currently motorcycle and scooter training classes being offered in Area II. Those interested should send an e-mail to [email protected] / [email protected] or call 738-5568 / 011-479-4525. Anyone more than 16 years of age can attend the training. Those that are 16 to 18 years of age are limited to riding only on base. There are a total of three types of training currently available. The Basic Rider’s Course is for beginners, and it takes two days to complete. The Experienced Rider’s Course is for experienced riders that currently have stateside motorcycle endorsements or riders that have already completed the BRC training. It is a one-day, six-hour training course. The Scooter Schoo1 is a one-day, five-hour course. A privately owned vehicle license is not required to take

this course. According to the USFK Regulation 190-1, all motorcycle and/or scooter riders must complete the MSF training in order to operate motorcycles and/ or scooters. All areas command policy states that you must wear a reflective vest during the operation of motorcycles and/or scooters. Reflective belts are not suitable replacements for the reflective vests. Army Regulation 385-55 states that proper motorcycle safety gear consists of a DOT/SNELL approved helmet, long-sleeved shirt, fullfingered gloves, long pants and sturdy over the boots. Wear bright colored clothing during the day and more reflective material during the night. Once you successfully complete the BRC training, the certification is good for all U.S. military installations, and is accepted by most state DMV’s. (Editor ’s Note: Part two of Motorcycle safety: “not an act but a habit” will appear in the Sept. 22 edition of Morning Calm Weekly.) E-mail [email protected]

Joseph Lee, Motorcycle Safety Foundation safety instructor for Area II Support Activity demonstrates the safety exercises before the class Sept 6 and 7.

Operation Paul Bunyan: story of a grizzly murder By Jim Cunningham Area I Public Affairs

CAMP BONIFAS — When Wayne Kirkbride decided to write the story of “Operation Paul Bunyan,” or the story of the U.S. Army’s response to the infamous Panmunjom ax murders on the Demilitarized Zone in Korea, he had the right time and the right place. “I was the adjutant to the personnel officer for the 2nd Infantry Division unit that was at Camp Greaves at the DMZ. I was there when the ax murder happened and adjutant at that time,” Kirkbride said. “We all had a story to tell.” He was in an infantry officer’s advanced course at Fort Benning, Ga. Six months after the incident happened Aug. 18, 1976. All of his classmates were there as well, at the DMZ, when the murders happened. “Everyone in my class was in the 2ID at the time and at Camp Greaves,” Kirkbride said. “What I knew was my battalion’s response. When I interviewed more people, I gathered more and more information about what happened.” He had the opportunity in early 1977 to interview everyone involved, and the research was close at hand. “I assembled all the newspaper clippings of the incident that I could find,” Kirkbride said. “I was able to capture what happened from the 2ID’s response to the Panmunjom ax murders.” The histories of the heinous murders are recounted in his book, Operation Paul Bunyan. The grizzly events are infamous. “In early August 1976, a work force from the Joint Security Area went to trim a tree that stood between the two United Nations guard posts on the DMZ.” “Because it would grow out every summer and block the view from the guard posts, the Soldiers on guard duty could not see critical areas near the Bridge of No Return,” Kirkbride recounts. “When the work force went to trim the tree, they were told by North Korean soldiers that ‘you cannot trim this tree because Kim Il Sung personally planted it and nourished it and it’s growing under this

supervision,’” Kirkbride said. “Ten days later a U.N. task force, which had two U.S. Army officers, a contingent of Korean and U.S. Soldiers for security, and Korean Service Corps employees to trim the tree, arrived where the tree stood.” “Lt. Pok Chol of the North Korean Peoples Army told them they could not trim the tree,” Kirkbride recounts. “For a while, it seemed to be just a routine work detail, then the North Koreans sent for reinforcements and suddenly there were another 20 soldiers at the scene, making their force 30 strong,” Kirkbride said. “There were only 10 American Soldiers there counting the two officers.” “When Lt. Chol took off his watch and wrapped it up in a handkerchief, which was the signal to attack, he said, ‘kill the Americans.’ That force immediately attacked and the two American officers were the target. They chopped them to death with the axes they brought to trim the tree,” Kirkbride recounts. Kirkbride remembers the Cold War situations of the time and recounts the conditions precisely. “During the time we just knew we had to do something. If you can remember the politics of the armistice back in 1976, we were riding the height of the Cold War; we just didn’t want the North Koreans to do something against the U.N. forces without a response,” Kirkbride said. “When we were trying to figure out, ‘should we do something more’ or ‘should we do something less,’ the correct response was ‘Let’s cut down the tree that caused the incident,’” Kirkbride said. At the time, many newspaper editorials asked why we didn’t have any Soldiers there to protect the work force, but Kirkbride remembers the conditions of the times. “It was a typical work force within the JSA that had gone to do a typical job. We were trained to respond with minimum pressure and to try and break contact if we could. When 30 North Korean soldiers gathered around the work force, the Americans didn’t draw their firearms for several reasons, the least being that by the time they chambered a round the Koreans

could have already been on them. We were always taught to react with restraint, the rounds were never chambered, and the fact is the security detail was the detail that got beat up,” Kirkbride said. Kirkbride knew the men picked for the ill-fated detail. “Col. Vera was commander of the JSA at that time and Capt. Bonifas was one of his most experienced officers. He was hand-picked for this detail because of his experience. Perhaps they thought if anything happened, he would be able to resolve the situation,” Kirkbride said. Operation Paul Bunyan was mounted with overwhelming force. “The next day we had tanks that had moved into position; we had our infantry moved forward to the staging area at the JSA,” Kirkbride recounts. “The immediate response was a diplomatic one; we submitted our case to the military armistice commission; that meeting went all day.” “The decision was made to go in and cut down the tree on a Saturday morning. Gen. Brady, who was the division commander, said ‘if we deploy our forces again, we really can’t call them back because the operation has to do with engineers moving in to cut down the tree, if we call them back, it will be too late.’ “We had Korean Special Forces, black belts who protected the engineers without weapons; we had the 1st ROK Infantry Division reconnaissance company that was within 100 meters of the tree, and they had the weapons that could be used,” Kirkbride recounts. “The solution at the time was to go in and cut down the tree with enough force so that the North Koreans couldn’t do anything about it and settle things with the diplomatic process,” Kirkbride said. (Editor’s Note: Operation Paul Bunyan is available through Amazon.com. It is published by Hollymn Publishers of Seoul.) E-mail [email protected]

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Aviation battalion soars during Ulchi FFocus ocus Lens 2006 By Cpl. Lee Yang-won Area II Public Affairs

K-16 AIR BASE — Under a scorching sun, and with many hours of hard work, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment Soldiers showed their vigilance during Ulchi Focus Lens 2006. The Soldiers spent the two-week military exercise reacting to scenarios and providing airlift support to U.S. Forces Korea. “We conduct air assaults, air movements, troop movements, emergency re-supplies and personnel recovery as to support the ground component commander during the exercise,” said 2nd Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment Operations Officer Maj. Regginial Barden. The unit also had another important mission three to 10 times a day during UFL. “We’re providing VIP flights throughout the peninsula,” said Assistant Planner Capt. Simon Kim. “The VIPs are high ranking officers, retired generals and civilians who help out with the simulation.” The Warrior team included U.S. Soldiers working along side Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army Soldiers and Korean Service Corps workers. Soldiers said they were satisfied and proud with their role during the training and understood what their mission meant to the battalion.

2nd Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment crew chiefs clean their UH-60 Black Hawk Aug. 30 at K-16 Air Base.

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Top: Crew Chief Pfc. Andrew Mills conducts maintenance on the UH-60 Black Hawk Aug. 30 at K-16 Air Base. Left: Crew Chief Pvt. Ryan Christensen (left), Pvt. Luke Weyers (middle) and Pvt. Kyle Laspersen (right) inspect UH-60 Black Hawk components as another Soldier observes.

What’s an ‘AF AP’ anyway? ‘AFAP’ Army Family Action Plan Process affects many, yet few understand By Steve Davis Area II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — Reta Mills loves a good challenge, and she has found one as coordinator for the Army Family Action Plan. AFAP is one of those “alphabet soup” abbreviations often confused with other Army acronyms like AFTB [Army Family Team Building] or ACAP [Army Career and Alumni Program], and others. “AFAP is a great tool for improving programs, benefits and entitlements for the Total Army Family,” said Mills. “The problem is that many people do not know about it or fully participate.” Though people may not know what AFAP stands for, many have seen solutions the process has facilitated, said Mills, who has worked at Area II Army Community Service since January. “Wearing backpacks was an Army-level AFAP issue a few years ago,” she said. “Someone raised it at a local Army Family Action Plan conference because Soldiers were not authorized to wear them and had no convenient way to carry gear or personal items.”

Other quality of life improvements have resulted from the AFAP process. Yellow dust alerts were a local result of an issue presented in Korea. “People wanted to know when to expect those spring dust storms from China, so a process was developed to tell them,” said Mills. Yellow dust alerts are now posted on the 18th Medical Command Web site and also disseminated Korea-wide by e-mail and other information channels. “We try to identify and solve issues at the local level first,” said Mills. “The ones that can’t be solved locally are forwarded to higher headquarters, all the way to Department of the Army-level.” With the annual Area II and Yongsan Army Family Action Plan Conference coming up Oct. 19-20 at the South Post Chapel, Mills is working overtime to get the word out about the AFAP process. She particularly wants to reach junior Soldiers, accompanied and unaccompanied married Soldiers, civilian employees, family members, teens, and retirees. “We want everyone to participate, so we are asking all community members to put their issues into AFAP

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2nd Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment Flight Dispatcher Hong Won-pyo (right) and Pfc. Lee Kang-woo coordinate flight schedules Aug. 30 at K-16.

Volunteers encourage community to vote By Pfc. Jung Jae-hoon Area II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — A group of civicminded volunteers gathered at the Yongsan Main Exchange Sept. 5 to encourage community members to register to vote. Members of the Glorietta F. Duncun Chapter #113 Order of the Eastern Star spent several hours handing out literature, answering questions and encouraging people to vote during upcoming November elections in the U.S. Their efforts were in conjunction with the Sept. 3-9 Armed Forces Voters Week, the last safe week to submit a Federal Post Card Application or request voter registration forms and absentee ballots that meet most state deadlines. “Everyone is given the right to vote and voice their choices,” said Staff Sgt. Kimberly McMillan, from the 8th U.S. Army G-3. “Every vote counts and its important to make your vote count.” McMillan also said that “if you don’t vote you

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Teamwork moves generators to remote signal site Volunteer Nominations Nominations for the top Area II adult and youth volunteer for the third quarter are being accepted through Sept. 27. Organizations with multiple activities may nominate more than one individual. Nomination forms with one-page writups should be submitted to the Army Community Service volunteer coordinator. For information, call 738-7510. Holiday Greetings Send a holiday greeting to folks back home. The Army and Air Force Holiday Greetings team will be at the Dragon Hill Lodge Oasis Courtyard 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Sept. 26 to film holiday greetings that will be sent to hometown television stations. Soldiers, DoD civilians, retirees and family members are welcome. For information, call 738-7354. Fall Festival Parade Enter the Oct. 13 Yongsan Fall Festival (Columbus Day) Parade and win $200 in six categories: Best Vehicle; Best Marching; Most Humorous Float; Best Children's Group; Best Musical; and Best Military Unit. For information, call Eric Yim at 741-6473 or 010-5822-6597. Commissary Family Day The Yongsan Commissary will host Family Day activities Sept. 23 beginning at 10 a.m. There will be face painting, an apple bobbing contest, a basketball toss contest, free hot dogs during lunch hours, free cake and coffee, many giveaways such as commissary gift certificates, family package steaks and product demonstrations. Please join us for greater savings and lots of fun. Sexual Assault Hotline The 24-hour Sexual Assault Hotline phone number is 158. From off post or cell phone, call 0505-764-5700. Individuals may also call Area II Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Leah Holland at 7383034 or 010-8697-4869. Intramural Bowling League There wil be an organizational meeting to elect league officials and bylaws at 6 p.m. today. The league is for active duty only. For information, contact the center manager, Robert Victorine, at 723-7830. Free Friendship Concert A free Friendship Concert will be presented 7 p.m. Sept. 29 at the Seoul American High School auditorium featuring the Gangnam Symphony Orchestra and the Gloria Opera Company. All community members are welcome. The event is sponsored by the KoreanAmerican Friendship Society. For information, call 723-4685/7669. Area II Web site For more community notes, news and information, visit http:// area2.korea.army.mil.

By Pfc. Jung Jae-hoon Area II Public Affairs

MADISON SITE — Area II Directorate of Public Works, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment and 41st Signal Battalion Soldiers and civilians worked together Aug. 29 to upgrade old generators at a remote mountain-top signal site south of Seoul. Two 35-kilowatt generators at Madison Site since the 1950s were going bad, so the Area II DPW decided to replace them with 50-kilowatt generators removed from a Yongsan Garrison building. Access to Madison Site is treacherous and vehicles could not be used to haul the generators to the top of the mountain. “It was an unusual operation for DPW,” said Area II DPW Supervisor John Ghim. “It needed the joint effort of the three units.” The aviation unit provided a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, which airlifted the new generators to Madison Site and brought back the two old ones. “I was really impressed with the air crew,” said 41st Sig. Bn. Operations Manager John Kearly. “They did an outstanding job in spite the weather.” After the generators were set on the ground, DPW workers installed them. “It was a result of fine combined force, and I especially thank 2-2 Aviation and the 41st Signal Battalion for their excellent help,” Ghim said. E-mail [email protected]

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Area II Directorate of Public Works employees work hand-in-hand with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment Soldiers to prepare a generator for airlift Aug. 29 near Madison Site.

A 2nd Infantry Division UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter airlifts a new generator to Madison Site Aug. 29.

Madison Site is on a mountain south of Seoul.

Koreans study gender issues with Area II Soldier Local college students enhance their sexual harassment perspectives By Pvt. Kim Sang-wook Area II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — For Koreans, learning about sexual harassment and gender is a relatively new concept. Kyunghee University Students attempted to learn more about the issue Aug. 30 by inviting an American Soldier to a “Gender Issue Workshop.” Area II Equal Opportunity Sgt. 1st Class Myra Watson jumped at the rare opportunity to discuss sexual harassment with the Korean graduate students. “Sexual harassment is important to everyone because everyone has a right to feel safe and comfortable to be in an environment free from unlawful discrimination,” said Watson. “The Equal Opportunity program is designed to ensure fair treatment for all persons based on fairness, justice and equity without regard to race, color, and religion or nation origin.” At the workshop, Watson presented topics on perceptions and stereotypes, power and discrimination, and prevention of sexual harassment. “It was a good program for all of us learning how to prevent sexual harassment,” said student Park Young. “Now we can clearly understand the causes of sexual harassment.” “Sexual harassment is a rising issue in Korea society, and for the Gender Issue Workshop we contacted the U.S. military,” said Kyunghee University professor Park Sang-seek. “Koreans are becoming westernized by American culture, so Korean men and women have a different point of view about sexual harassment.” Park also said inviting a foreign advisor would be helpful to the students by pointing out procedures to avoid sexual harassment. E-mail [email protected]

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Sgt. 1st Class Myra Watson, Area II Equal Opportunity adviser, gives a presentation Aug. 30 to Kyunghee University graduate students about how to prevent sexual harassment.

Kyunghee University graduate students Lee Sung-gil, Jang Jun-hyuk and Pavlo Gregir discuss gender problems Aug. 30. More than 30 students participated in the class.

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Community enjoys Labor Day weekend ‘End of Summer Jam’ By Pvt. Kim Sang-wook Area II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — About 300 community members celebrated the end of summer Sept. 2 at the Area II Labor Day Block Party on Yongsan Main Post. Billed as an “End of Summer Jam,” the event – hosted by Area II Morale, Welfare and Recreation and Child and Youth Services – included a day full of martial arts demonstrations, games, contests and entertainment. “It’s a day for the labor force to take a break,” said Area II Support Activity Commander Col. Ron Stephens. Stephens encouraged everyone to take advantage of the beautiful day and have fun. Soldiers, civilian employees and family members took his words to heart by competing in dance, hula hoop and limbo contests. DVD players and free food coupons were presented to the contest winners. “It was a good time and I’ve got a chance to win a prize today,” said Sgt. 1st Class Phillip Robinson of the 14th Signal Detachment. “We’ve got a chance for our family to get together and I really enjoyed the activity.” Several MWR bands came to town, performing in front of the crowds with their own songs. The popular Korean band “MOWG” and electric violinist Eugene Park played their unique instruments during block party finale. “It was my first time playing my new music to the crowds,” said Park, a graduate of the Juilliard School of Music. “It was a good chance to play music on this wonderful day.” E-mail [email protected]

Ramirez Davis and Duane Clark dance in front of the crowd during the Labor Day Block Party Sept. 2.

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Above: Zoe Marks plays during the Labor Day event. Left: Kabria Murphy gets her arm painted during the block party.

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Aviation “It’s a good learning experience and understanding of what the bigger picture looks like, and how we fit in,” said Assistant Battalion Operations noncommissioned officer Staff Sgt. Jaime Mendez. “It was great opportunity to work with our counterparts.” Mendez said young Soldiers complied with and understood their mission well and lived up to the expectations. “They’re adapting and absorbing the information given,” he said. “Everybody is getting something out of it.” First-time Soldiers said they were

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proud to have contributed to the missions. “The working hours have been hectic,” said Aviation Operations Specialist Pfc. Lee Kang-woo, “but I felt proud to help my battalion accomplish its objectives.” “What I’ve seen thus far as a planner, I feel we’ve made quite an accomplishment,” Kim said. “We got all our personnel distributed throughout the peninsula to help and support. Overall, our mission has been successful.” E-mail [email protected]

Family boxes,” said Mills. “We’re also asking teens to get involved.” AFAP issue boxes with submission forms are located at seven Yongsan Garrison locations, including the Main PX, the commissary, Area II Support Activity headquarters main entrance, building S-4305; the Civilian Personnel Advisory Center, building S-4315; building upstairs and downstairs lobbies at the Community Service Building, building S-4106; and the 121st General Hospital pharmacy. Issue forms are pre-stamped so they may also be mailed to the Area II Army Community Service. Mills is also asking subject-matter experts from various Area II facilities and organizations to participate in the conference to assist work groups identify issues and develop solutions. Mills is working with the wives of 8th U.S. Army commander and command sergeant major to help spread the AFAP message Korea-wide. Mills, Diane Valcourt and Pat Wheeler met Aug. 29 with American Forces Network command information specialists to brainstorm a television and radio campaign to promote upcoming

from Page 9 area conferences. “We need to get people involved in the Army Family Action Plan year-round, not just once a year,” said Diane Valcourt. “The results can be awesome.” Pat Wheeler, an Army wife for more than 30 years, said she didn’t learn about the AFAP program until about eight years ago at Fort Hood. She has since been an AFAP representative at local, major command and Department of the Army levels. “Just imagine that you are king or queen for a day, or the commanding general. What would you ask for to make things better for the Army community in Korea?” said Wheeler. “Those are the kinds of AFAP issues we are looking for.” Mills encourages the entire community to submit issues for consideration. “This process is for everyone,” she said. “The Army Family Action Plan is the community’s ‘voice.’ We want everyone to be heard.” For more information about the Army Family Action Plan, call 738-3617. E-mail [email protected]

Volunteers can’t complain.” Each community member must register in their respective state if they want to submit an absentee ballot. “Voting means a lot to me, I do it every chance I get,” said Pvt. Christopher Lawson. “If I don’t vote basically I don’t have the right to say anything when something happens that I don’t like.” Military personnel can also seek assistance from their unit voting officer or visit the Department of Defense Integrated Voting Alternative Site, which was launched Sept. 1. According to an American Forces Press Service release, the site includes information from all 55

from Page 9 states and territories on the various electronic ballot requests and delivery alternatives available to U.S. citizens living overseas. The IVAS can be found online at www.fvap.gov. The Glorietta F. Duncun Chapter also provides other community service throughout the year in Korea. Among other projects, the group promotes cancer awareness, makes food donations to the Shalom Handicap House and raises money for college scholarships, which are presented to four Seoul American High School seniors each year. E-mail [email protected]

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Suicide Prevention: Every Soldier’s responsibility By Pfc. Fay Jakymec 8th U.S. Army Public Affairs

“I will never leave a fallen comrade.” This solemn promise expresses the hope which Soldiers and Leaders offer to one another every day. Soldiers are in a unique position to save lives when they commit themselves to protecting their “battle buddy.” This is especially true in the prevention of the needless loss of our precious warriors and family members to suicide. National Suicide Prevention Week (Sept. 10-16) ends tomorrow. During this time, the Army Family becomes more aware and more vigilant in the efforts that we take to care for our own, however we must continue to fight this threat throughout the year. U.S. Forces Korea Commander Gen. B.B. Bell reminded us in a recent “Bell Sends” that every Soldier, federal employee, contractor and family member is a valued member of a team. We are our brothers’ and sisters’ keepers. Because of the social stigma associated with suicide, it is often difficult to talk about; but being properly informed is essential to helping hurting comrades and neighbors. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among individuals aged 15-24 in the U.S. general population (after accidents and homicide). This is consistent with

research of both the American Association of Suicidology and the U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine as seen in The Resource Manual for the United States Army. Suicide is also the third leading cause of death among Active Duty U.S. Armed Forces personnel in peacetime, after accidents and homicide. While most completed suicides amongst Service Members are in young enlisted males, every category of Soldier has at-risk individuals. Facilitating suicide prevention does not require an advanced degree or diagnostic skills, but being willing to listen to Soldiers at the level of their feelings is vital. Recognition that a buddy may be struggling is the first step in offering hope and help. Two key areas of vigilance are: 1) what’s the emotional state of my friend or battle buddy? and 2) what’s going on in their life situation? Three basic emotional states signal a service member may be in trouble: Hopelessness (“My future is uncertain and frightening.”); Helplessness (“I’m alone and no one seems to care.”); Worthlessness (“I have no value to anyone; family, friends, God.”) Depression is NOT the only cause of suicide! In fact, most suicides in young people are impulsive acts, often combined with poor coping skills, poor social

supports, alcohol abuse, and ready access to a lethal method. The most common situational factors typically involve loss; i.e. a failed relationship, a financial setback, humiliation or intense embarrassment, loss of face or authority through a demotion, etc. Other signals of distress include any decline in function ; if they seem different in any way from their usual personality (quieter or louder, for example); if they are using excessive alcohol or any kind of drug; if they are falling behind at work; if they have lost interest in those things which they previously enjoyed; if they have a history of a previous gesture; or if they TELL you they are struggling in any way. All of these are signs of a person under stress who may not be coping well. “Under the Oak Tree” encounters between Soldiers and leaders encourage each party to know and be known in the larger dimensions of life and team building. Two-way conversations and listening leaders are absolutely vital to creating an atmosphere of trust. Trust encourages both disclosure and inquiry. Leaders begin to develop the “gut feelings” about their team members and win the right to ask tough questions when they suspect “that something just isn’t right about Pfc. Jones.” Effective Battle Buddies act on their

instincts. They ask the question: “Given all that you’re going through, have you thought about hurting or killing yourself?” This is a life-saving question that is comparable to the Heimlich maneuver – it puts things in motion to seek help, and it mobilizes resources to change things. Reluctance to ask this direct question may stem from the false notion that asking such a direct question will somehow “push my buddy over the edge.” The opposite is true – it will contribute to a sense of relief that perhaps things can change if I can talk seriously about my problems with someone who cares enough to ask. Many are genuinely thankful for the opportunity to express their issues in the safety of a concerned relationship. Another aspect of awareness involves assisting leaders to cultivate incentives for “help seeking behavior.” We don’t penalize Soldiers for going to sick call for genuine physical illnesses. Neither must we penalize Soldiers who reach out for assistance with emotional pain or situational problems. You as a concerned neighbor, friend, or battle buddy can make a difference. Ask the question and save a life! (Editor’s Note: Information for this article was provided by Capt. James Fabia, Col. Susan Hendricks and Chaplain (Col.) Gary Sexton, 18th Medical Command.)

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Clerks II — (Brian Christopher O’Halloran, Jeff Anderson) Ten years ago best friends Dante Hicks and Randal Graves were New Jersey mini-mall clerks still slacking off together in their early 20s. Now working in the fast-food universe, Dante and Randal have managed to maintain, and even hone, their inyour-face attitudes, agile skill with vulgarities and unbridled love of screwing the customers.

My Super Ex-Girlfriend

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Invincible — —(Mark Wahlberg, Greg Kinnear) When the coach of Vince Papale’s beloved hometown football team hosted an unprecedented open tryout, the public consensus was that it was a waste of time – no one good enough to play professional football was going to be found this way. Certainly no one like Papale – a down-on-his-luck, 30-year-old, substitute teacher and part-time bartender who never even played college football. But against these odds, Papale made the team and soon found himself living every fan’s fantasy – moving from his cheap seats in the upper deck to standing on the field as a professional football player.

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Idiocracy — (Luke Wilson, Maya Rudoph) Private Joe Bowers, the definition of “average American,” is selected by the Pentagon to be the guinea pig for a top-secret hibernation program, set 1,000 years in the future. When he awakes, he discovers a society so incredibly dumbed-down that he’s easily the most intelligent person alive.

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The Covenant — (Steven Strait, Sebastian Stan) In 1692, in the Ipswich Colony of Massachusettes, five families with untold power formed a covenant of silence. One family, lusting for more, was banished; their bloodline disappearing without a trace – until now. This thriller tells the story of the Sons of Ipswich, four young students ot the elite Spencer Academy who are bound by their sacred ancestry. As descendants of the original families who settled in Ipswich Colony in the 1600’s, the boys have all been born with special powers.

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My Super Ex -Girlfriend Ex-Girlfriend (Luke Wilson, Uma Thurman) Everyone’s had a painful parting of the ways with a romantic partner. We pick up the pieces and move on. But for one New York guy, it’s not going to be so easy. When he breaks up with his girlfriend, he discovers his ex is actually the reluctant superhero, G-Girl. A scorned woman, she unleashes her super powers to humiliate and torment him.

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God’s word will always lead us in right direction By Chaplain (Capt.) Geun Hyung Lee 94th Military Police Battalion

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am sure that as Soldiers we are all familiar with a compass. A compass is used to find the right direction to get you to where you want to go. The compass has four main directions. They are north, south, east and west. The needle of a compass always points north. If the needle is pointing in that direction and I want to go south, I would go to that direction (opposite direction from north). With the needle pointing north, if I wanted to go east, I would go in that direction. If the needle sometimes pointed north and other times it pointed to the south, east or west, I would never be able to find my way. I would wander around, hopelessly lost. The compass must always

point in the right direction is we are going to use it to guide us. Using a compass and our journey in life has a lot in common. When we are trying to find our way through the journey of life, God has given us a spiritual compass to guide our path. That guide is the Bible. The truth that we find in the Bible never changes. It will always point us in the same direction. Some people use their feelings to help them to decide what they should do. That’s no good. Our feelings change from day to day and they cannot be trusted. Besides that, just because we feel good about something doesn’t mean that it is the right thing to do. Sometimes people choose what they will do by what’s popular with others. That’s no good; just

because something is popular does not mean it is right. Plus, tomorrow everyone might be doing something else. There is only one thing that we can trust to always point us in the right direction, and that is the Bible. It says “In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.” (Proverbs 3:6) As long as we have this truth in our daily life, we don’t need to worry because we know who holds the best path for our life. The future is in God’s hands, so we can rest easy in the plans that he has made for us. We can not be sure of tomorrow, but we can be sure for God’s love upon our future. Let us remember that God is the unchanging direction for our journey to the eternity. May God’s grace and love be with you always!

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A master of the way of foot and fist

Sgt. Roy L. Henderson, Headquarters, Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Area III Support Activity, accepts his brown belt and certificate from Grand Master Choe Sung-kyu following class. By Susan Barkley Area III Public Affairsgsan gsan Motorcycle Club member Dave Durby comes to townCAMP with his HUMPHREYS unique three-wheeled motorcycle. -- Tae kwon do

tae kwon do promotes good health through diet and exercise; self-protection through the practice of forms; and, relieves stress by creating mental discipline and patience. Choe thinks tae kwan do is a good fit for Soldiers because it emphasizes self defense and attack skills. He calls it a good compliment to the combative skills the army is now teaching. Choe’s students range from brand new to very experienced. Trey Lilliewood has a 2nd degree black belt and wanted to study with Choe. Lilliewood said he wanted to study Tae Kwon Do under Choe because Korea is its homeland. His goal is to attain the 3rd degree black belt that will promote him to Master. Sgt. Michael A. Kandewen, Headquarters Support Company, 602nd Aviation Support Battalion, has studied tae kwon do for about 16 years and is currently a member of the All-Army Tae Kwon Do Team. “He (Choe) understands the grass roots (of tae kwon do) and he wants everyone to

Members sport a unique safety vest with their logo.

Grand Master Choe Sung-kyu demonstrates the proper stance translates as “the way of foot and fist” for throwing a punch. and is based on ancient Korean selfdefense methods while enroll and planned to return to the next available incorporating elements of session. Japanese and Chinese martial Second Lt. Nicole R. Miner, 557th Military Police ByItPvt. Kim Sang-wook arts. emerged after the 50Company, describes herself as “pretty new” at tae year Areaoccupation II Public Affairs of Korea by kwan do. She said she likes the workout, especially the Japanese endedGARRISON with their the kicking. YONGSAN surrender ended Motorcycle World “Its good self defense and a good stress reliever,” — Thethat Yongsan WarClub II. brought a “Touch of she said. own Tae kwontodo introduced into be Although skill levels varied and goals may have motorcycles Sturgis” thewas Area II community theAug. Korean military in the late 1940s successful,” he been different, all of Choe’s students recognized to the Yongsan 12 at the Yongsan Bowling by Center. Gen. Choi Hong-hi who is known as said. “He tries to values of self discipline, self confidence, respect community. the founder of tae kwon do. It quickly spread no did and patience that tae kwon do helps to develop. “This is ourteach first basics time we Sturgis is a “Mecca” for among the U.S.enthusiasts Soldiers who servingthis in with Morale, matter Welfare what theirand When asked why he likes teaching tae kwan do motorcycle fromwere all over nearby areas. States. More than half a Recreation, and (tae do)center,” rank.” to the Americans who visit his country for such a thekwon bowling the United Locally, Grand Sung-kyu said began Spc. Michael short time, Choe replied that he likes toNeish meetgives YMC Vice President GeraldD. Casey. million riders Master attend Choe the Sturgis Yongsan Motorcycle Club member Freeman practicing tae kwon do about 40 years ago. Today Hall, Company C, 2-52 people and all of his students become like family Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota “We go out every Saturday with our information about his motorcycle. he each is an year 8th degree black belt who has been sharing General Support Aviation members. members to the west coast, Naksan in August. his knowledge Soldiers,Motorcycle civilians andBeach familyand sometimes Battaliontowas sweating during his first class with Choe said he also sees study of tae kwon do as Busan.” In Korea,with 70 Yongsan members at Camp Humphreys for more thanBy 23 namingChoe He said of he had some previous a good way for Soldiers to learn more about the recently. event “Touch Club members, and their Korean years. witha tae kwon do and wanted to get Korean culture and a way to promote alliance and club created Sturgis counterparts, tried to bring the Sturgis,” the experience Choe, who childrentheir and adults, said with backloud to it.rock Before the and end of the class, he decided to friendship. atmosphere music famous rallyteaches to life byboth displaying

Area community visit thethe bowling Right:IIMaster Club members line up their motorcycles Grand Choemembers Sung-kyu leads class in biker prearranged sparring, known as held one-steps, duringOwners class Aug. 31.member Park Yong-shik wins the loudest horn contest. fashions. Thealso club even a Harley Group center to see a “Touch of Sturgis.” in a parking formation. competition to see which bike had the loudest horn. “We have a relationship with these

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‘Black Widow’ set to strike this weekend By IMA-Korea MWR

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8th U.S. Army Sports Upcoming sports championships include tennis and cross country, both Saturday. For information, call 725-5064. 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. Those interested may fill out an entry form to enter to win a round-trip ticket to the United States. Forms may be found in the local MWR facility, newspaper, or on the MWR Web site. Deadline to enter is Oct. 12. Call 723-3730 for information. FCC Positions now Open Family Child Care positions are now open on military installations in Korea. 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. 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. An FCC provider also needs to be a caring individual, who enjoys working with children and who is open to learning about child development and developmentally appropriate practices. For information on how to become a Family Child Care provider, contact the local ACS office or call 725-3205. 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. Submitted material is subject to editing to ensure it meets Department of the Army and Associated Press guidelines. For information, call 738-3355.

YONGSAN GARRISON – Jeanette Lee, aka “The Black Widow,” one of the most recognizable pool players in the world, will be competing in several international pool tournaments as well as touring installations throughout Korea in September. The military events are courtesy of Armed Forces Entertainment and Army Morale, Welfare & Recreation. Lee is noticed as much for her flamboyant, sexy style as her precision at the pool table. She has been named one of the “Sexiest Female Athletes in the World” by ESPN, “Ten Women We Love” by Esquire, and “Dozen most Attractive Women Athletes” by Aloette Cosmetics. Her trademark long black hair and black clothes earned her the nickname, “The Black Widow” back when she began playing pool in Brooklyn, N.Y., and followed her throughout her career. “The Black Widow” turned pro in 1993 and continues to rank among the best players in the industry. She placed fifth in the Women’s Professional Billiards Association’s San Diego Classic, third in the WPBA Great Lakes Classic, and fifth in the 2006 Carolina Women’s Billiard Classic. Lee’s success is encouraging considering her health. At age 13, she was diagnosed with scoliosis, a curvature of the spine, and had a surgical steel rod inserted into her

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Jeanette Lee, professional billiards’ “Black Widow,” will appear at military installations in Korea Monday through Wednesday. spine. It was removed in 2000, which Sportsperson of the Year, formerly ranked #1 in the world and Player of left her recuperating and on the bench the Year by Billiards Digest and through most of the season. Lee said the time off allowed her to Billaards Magazine, recipient of Bowling and Billiards Institute of develop a focus both professionally America Industry Service Award. and personally. She returned with a Lee will be giving a show/ stronger drive and was soon a force to demonstration, playing some Soldier reckon within the world of audience members and signing professional billiards. Also, she was autographs at each of her appearances inspired to serve as the national on military installations. She will be at spokesperson for the Scoliosis the Main Post Club here, at 6:30 p.m. Association, Inc. Monday; at Camp Casey’s Gateway Lee’s past awards include: 2004 Club, 7 p.m. Tuesday; and Osan Air Trick Shot Magic champion, 2003 Base’s Challenger Club, 6 p.m. Tournament of Champions winner, winner of seventeen WPBA titles, Gold Wednesday. Shows are free of charge to ID medalist at the 2001 World Games, cardholders. Call the local MWR ranked this Most Powerful Person in the industry by Billiards Digest, WPBA office or 723-3749 for information.

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Chancellor, the positions range from entry-level $10 per hour jobs to Child and Youth Service program assistant or program leader positions that pay more than $13 per hour. Brenda McCall, Chief, Area II Family Support Division, said the present staffing level is presenting challenges, but no cutback in services to date. “We are consolidating some of our programs to make the best use of our resources,” said McCall. “We hope that people interested in working with children will apply.” Required training or certification will be provided freeof-charge to those accepted for employment, said McCall.

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Meyer Ragin, left, interacts with children at the Child Development Center on Yongsan South Post. Ragin, lead educational technician at the facility, said his 12 years there have been rewarding. Jobs are now open in several Child and Youth Services facilities.

For information on CYS job openings, contact the individual program managers or the Area II Civilian Personnel Advisory Center: Child Development Center, Claudette Mohn, 7383407. School-Age Services, Cindy York, 738-3051. Middle School and Teen Programs, Roxanne Chancellor, 738-2311. Youth Services Sports, Ricky Clark, 738-8117. Area II Civilian Personnel Advisory Center, Jeanny Jun, 738-3630. Announcements are also posted on the Army Civilian Personnel Web site (www.cpol.army.mil) for full- or part-time Child and Youth Program Assistants (CC 1702-02/03/04/05); Leadership and Mentoring positions (CC 1702-05) which requires a Child Development Associate certification or an A.A. degree. Applicants must be U.S. citizens with a visa that grants working privileges, 18 years old and be a high school graduate. “Applicants can be spouses or family members of military, DoD civilians or contractors, current NAF employees, retirees or outside self-sponsored applicants,” said Claudette Mohn, Child Development Center director. Mohn said many of the positions come with such benefits as annual leave and sick leave, optional retirement, life insurance and medical plans, and ID and ration card privileges. “By taking care of the children of Soldiers, DoD civilians and others, we are not only shaping young minds, we are also contributing to the mission here in the Republic of Korea,” said Mohn.

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Chopper crews test landing skills Area III Public Affairs PYEONGTAEK PORT – The 2nd Battalion 52nd General Support Aviation Regiment, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, recently conducted Deck Landing Qualifications collaborating with the U.S. Navy. The mandatory training is intended to ensure US forces are prepared for emergency evacuations. Pilots and crews flying two CH-47s and one Blackhawk conducted their DLQs for four hours, Aug. 24, landing and taking off of the USS Blue Ridge. The CH-47s were from Company B, 2nd Bn., 52 Avn. Regt. while the UH-60 was from Company A. Flight crews from Company C also participated in the training. The DLQs were conducted on the USS Blue Ridge, located 30 miles off the Korean Peninsula’s west coast. Conducted semi-annually, each aviator and crewmember must complete five “bounces,” or deck landings, in order to maintain their qualifications and remain current. The purpose is to have trained crews ready to execute noncombatant evacuation operations, personnel recovery, casualty evacuation, and medical evacuation to and from naval ships in support of CFC forces.

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Deck Landing Qualifications are employed so trained flight crews are ready to execute Non-Combatant Evacuation Operations, Personnel Recovery, Casualty Evacuation, and Medical Evacuation to and from naval ships in support of CFC forces. The purpose is to have trained crews ready to execute noncombatant Evacuation operations, personnel recovery, casualty evacuation and medical evacuation to and from naval ships in support of CFC forces.

52nd Ordnance offers ammo classes By Jerry M. Gutlon Area III Public Affairs

CAMP HUMPHREYS – Many headaches involved with the issuance and turn-in of ammunition can be avoided if unit personnel simply follow the regulations. That was the word passed on by Soldiers from the 52nd Ordnance Company who conducted a detailed class Aug. 31 at the Camp Humphreys Education

Center on the proper procedures required to draw and turn-in ammunition. Among the topics discussed were the online forecast and request program, delinquent requests, extensions, reconciling ammunition turn-ins, deadlines for requesting and picking up ammunition, safety requirements for drawing and turning in ammunition, losses and damages, the amnesty program, stored basic

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Staff Sgt. David L. Pentland, 52nd Ordnance Company, instructs a class on how to properly request and turn-in ammunition. Pentland said many units have found themselves without training ammunition because of failure to follow regulations.

loads and practicing the retrieval of SBLs. Staff Sgt. David L. Pentland, operations NCOIC, and Chief Warrant Officer Donald R. Clippington, accountable officer, both of the 52nd ORD, provided instruction for 14 Soldiers and two civilians in the hopes that common pitfalls encountered during ammunition draws and turn-ins can be avoided in the future. “The ammunition isn’t yours until I give it to you,” stressed Clippington. “It belongs to me.” The instructors said they field a lot of complaints when units fail to turn in the proper paperwork and a request for issue or turn-in is denied. For example, said Pentland, his unit often finds incorrect signature cards that specify who can request, draw or turn-in ammunition. “If anything at all on the card is invalid the entire card is invalid,” he said, adding that the 52nd ORD now serves 211 units as opposed to about 65 just a little over a year ago. In addition, added Pentland, only one signature card can – by regulation – be kept on file at once. Pentland and Clippington both said using common sense and following Army regulations will assist a unit in avoiding the mistakes commonly made when ammunition is requested, drawn or turned in. “If there are any questions about how to properly fill out documents … or questions about regulations by all means, call us,” Clippington urged. Pentland and Clippington can be contacted at the 52nd ORD Company at 753-7132.

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Humphreys motorcyclists commemorate 9/11 BOSS Bungee Jump Trips Better Opportunities for Single and unaccompanied Soldier bungee jump trips are set for Saturday 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 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 (today - Oct. 15). Call 784-8285 or 784-4662 for information. Mosquito Fogging Slated Thru Thursday The Camp Humphreys Department of Public Works is conducting mosquito fogging from 5:30-11:30 p.m., Mondays and Thursdays, through Thursday. 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. University of Pheonix Registration ongoing Earn a Masters Degree. Traditional on-site classes are available at Osan Air Base. New term for on-site classes begins Sept. 26. Registration is currently taking place. Master of Management and Master of Management-Human Resources Management classes are held on base at Osan and meet one night a week. All courses are also available online. Master of Arts in Education programs available on-line. On-line class schedules vary. For more info, please call 784-5664 or send via e-mail to [email protected]. Register to Vote Election Day is Nov. 7. Servicemembers, their family members residing abroad and Department of Defense civilians overseas can register to vote and request an absentee ballot by filling out a Federal Post Card Application (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.

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Ten Camp Humphreys-based motorcyclists commemorated 9/11 by cruising the perimeter of the post at noon Sept. 11. By Jerry Gutlon Area III Public Affairs

CAMP HUMPHREYS -- Michael King and Kevin Nazario had a good idea: recruit as many motorcyclists as they could from Camp Humphreys and circle the post to memorialize the

deaths suffered during the terrorist attacks Sept. 11, 2001. King, the Area III supply services chief, and Nazario, a new car salesman at AAFES, wanted to do something to recognize the fifth anniversary of those who perished

when 19 terrorists hijacked four passenger planes. “Basically it was an idea that came up between Michael King and me,” said Nazario on Monday. King said he wanted to utilize Nazario’s organizational skills. “I was looking at the news while lying in bed watching TV and saw the walks going on in the states, so I called Kevin because he’s a good organizer,” explained King. Nazario got on the telephone and called all the local bikers he knew. “The one problem was that a lot of active-duty Soldiers I know were on duty during the day, so we could only come up with 10 bikers,” he said. The cavalcade assembled at the rear of the PX and roared off, escorted by a vehicle from the safety office. The bikers paused on their circle of the post for a photo opportunity at post headquarters before finishing their ride at their starting point at the PX.

Area III, Korean school sign agreement Area III Public Affairs CAMP HUMPHREYS – An agreement of sisterhood relationship was signed between Area III and Cheongdam Korean High School Sept. 8. Several Korean and American officials were on hand to witness the signing between Gheong Tam principal Choi Byung-cheol and Humphreys Deputy Garrison Commander Allan Feistner including Humphreys’ elementary principal Dr. Joan Islas.

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Humphreys’ principal Dr. Joan Islas, addresses an assembly of Cheongdam students Sept. 8. Islas promised an exchange of teachers and ideas between the two schools.

Spouse seminars slated for Sept. 26-27 By Jerry M. Gutlon Area III Public Affairs

CAMP HUMPHREYS – Moving to a foreign country can be an intimidating experience, so the Army Community Services staff is doing something about it. LaVita Vincent, ACS employment readiness manager, will conduct a two-part “Spouse Orientation Seminar” Sept. 26-27. “It will be a two phase program,” Vincent said, “with the second phase optional.” Phase One, which will be held at the Community Activities Center from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., Sept. 26, will feature briefings on a variety of topics that concern families newly arriving at Camp Humphreys. “We want to help them get acclimated into the community,” she said. “We’ll let them know who their family readiness group leaders are, and introduce them to our community programs. We want to assist them in adapting to Korea.” Information tables will be provided and manned, and the briefings will include periodic question-and-answer sessions. Among the topics scheduled for discussion are ration cards, Status of Forces Agreement stamps, employment, volunteering, driver’s tests, vehicle registration, housing,

schools, command sponsorship and child and youth services. “We’ll also discuss some of the cultural aspects of Korea,” Vincent said. “In America, ‘my space’ is about 12 inches. But here it’s about an inch.” She said the optional second phase of the orientation Sept. 27 will include tours of the post and Anjung-ri, along with a visit to E-Mart so they can experience shopping at a Korean retail establishment. “We want people to experience a bit of the culture and food here,” Vincent said. Those wishing to take the tours Sept. 27 must meet at the commissary parking lot at 9 a.m. The day will conclude about 2 p.m. Child care will be provided and pre-registration is required. For information, call the ACS at 753-8401. Deadline to register is Sept. 22. Anything the orientation seminar fails to cover will be addressed in a booklet being prepared by Vincent’s four family readiness group leaders. “We’re calling it the ‘SOS Camp Humphreys Handbook,’” she said. “That stands for Spouse Orientation Seminar, but also to signify help as well.” The SOS program will be conducted every month from now on, Vincent said.

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New Camp Eagle commissary ‘Just Grrrrrr-eat’ By Susan Barkley Area III Public Affairs

WONJU -- A year of waiting for fresh food and a full range of food items came to an end Aug. 30 for Soldiers, civilians and family members at camps Long and Eagle in Wonju, when the Camp Eagle commissary opened its doors to a horde of hungry customers. Richard S. Page, director, Defense Commissary Agency West, said this commissary was the “quickest from concept to activation in DeCA history.” The building was turned over to the contractor Aug. 17, 2005, and opened the doors to customers 379 days later. The facility has a total of 5,816 sq. ft., with 4,121 sq. ft. devoted to the sales area. The store will carry a full range of products that will total approximately 3,000 to 3,500 line items -- with most commodities being represented. “If we don’t have it and you want it, we’ll get it for you,” said Page. Col. Michael J. Taliento Jr., commander, Area III Support Activity, said in his remarks that the commissary was there because Gen. Leon J. LaPorte, previous United States Forces Korea commander, insisted that “quality of life would not be an afterthought.” Maj. Bruce L. Townley, commander, U.S. Army Garrison, Camp Long and Eagle, spoke for everyone attending the opening when he said “I’m excited! No more two-hour bus rides to get cold, fresh groceries. No more melted ice cream.” Shoppers were enthusiastic on opening day. “You’ve got to be kidding me,” said Christopher Fletcher, deputy fire chief, when asked if the commissary is a good thing for the community. “This is the best thing that ever happened to Long and Eagle.”

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Tony the Tiger visits with 4-year-old Alex Blum at Camp Eagle to help officials celebrate the grand opening of the new Camp Eagle commissary. Pvt. Rudy W. Johnson, Company D, 1st Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, selects food at the opening of the commissary. Valerie Kuschel was stationed at Camp Eagle six years ago when she was active duty. Now, she is here with her spouse, Warrant Officer David J. Kuschel, and 5-year-old daughter Cora. She said the commissary is a definite benefit and that “things are much nicer now.” Pvt. Rudy W. Johnson, Company D, 1st Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, was filling his cart and said he now has the chance to make more nutritious meals. He added that the commissary is a good alternative to fast foods. “It’s a beautiful selection,” said Pfc. Candace

M. Fuller, Company E, 1st Bn., 2nd Avn. Regt. Adding that she cooks a lot, she said, “I can eat what I want.” Family member, Ashley Blum called the commissary a great quality of life improvement for the troops, civilians and family members. She said not having a commissary was the number one town hall issue. The store will be closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Operating hours Wednesday through Friday are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Wonju Soldiers, civilians experience a tea ceremony Becky Poppleton Area III Support Activity

CAMP LONG – Soldiers and family members of the Wonju Enclave participated in a Traditional Korean Culture Seminar Aug. 29, to learn about

the tea ceremony and Korean clothing known as the hanbok. The two-hour class was taught in Hangul by Kwon Hyeok-hwa Master of the Korean Tea Culture Association. Kwon was accompanied by

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(From left) Zhenya Townley, Capt. Tobin Brown, Headquarters, Headquarters Detachment, U.S. Army Garrison, and Capt. Joseph Borovika, 538th Ordnance Battalion, listen to tea ceremony instructions.

beautifully dressed demonstrators in colorful hanboks worn by Choe Min-ja of Woosok Middle School and Kim Kyung-im of Namcheonchon Middle School. Both ladies recently won first place at the National Student Korean Culture Competition. Alisa Townley, daughter of Maj. and Mrs. Bruce Townley was invited to assist Choe and Kim as a guest demonstrator. The class was translated by Hwang Young-oak. “You should hold your tea cup with two hands as if it is a delicate treasure,” Hwang translated as the tea ceremony began. Soldiers and family members gathered together not only to hear the presentation, but also to participate in the ceremony. Participants learned that the tea ceremony awakes the five senses and that enhances the overall experience. “Listening is an important part of the ceremony,” said Kwon. “The sound of the tea being poured into a cup is musical, like a waterfall. The beautiful setting, the aroma and taste all combined are essential to enjoying the tea experience. ” After the ceremony, Kwon had the three demonstrators stand for a lesson on the hanbok. “Hanboks are worn for

Tea instructor Kwon Hyeok-hwa. special occasions like weddings or funerals,” Kwon explained. “A woman’s hanbok consists of a short bodice or jacket with a billowy skirt. A man’s hanbok has a jacket with loose pants tied at the ankles.” Kwon invited Ashley Blum, Elisabeth Townley and Capt. Tobin Brown to try on a hanbok. Kwon and Hwang then explained the style and colors of each garment. Afterward, a short lesson was given on how to sit and bow properly. “The evening was very educational and enjoyable,” said Blum. The Wonju Enclave hopes to host more Korean culture seminars like this in the months to come.

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Camp Walker gas station getting a facelift By Galen Putnam Area IV Public Affairs

CAMP WALKER – With gas prices the way they are, a trip to the pumps isn’t a whole lot of fun these days. Customers at the Camp Walker AAFES Gas Station will soon have something to smile about, however, when the facility unveils several significant upgrades. Patrons can look forward to expanded services as well as added convenience when the project is completed within the next few weeks, according to Kurt Brunen, Army and Air Force Exchange Service – Korea, Southern Exchange general manager. “The percentage of our population that drives autos is not large, but for those who do, we must provide the appropriate services and retail items,” Brunen said. “This is a significant quality of life issue for the residents of Area IV.” From a convenience perspective, perhaps the most noticeable upgrade will be the doubling of pump capacity from four to eight hoses. Not only that, the new fueling stations will each feature pay-at-the-pump technology, saving customers time and speeding the flow of traffic. In addition, the station kiosk will double in size in order to offer the car care products that are currently situated at the car care center across the street. “Moving the retail operation to where

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A worker installs equipment at the AAFES Gas Station on Camp Walker while associate Sin Chu-won (obscured) serves a customer in the background. The facility is currently undergoing a number of significant upgrades and improvements. the gas is pumped makes sense,” Brunen said. “It is more convenient for customers to pick up what they need in only one stop.” Diesel fuel is being added due to customer demand, according to Brunen. The new 1,000-gallon diesel tank compliments the also new 2,000 gallon home heating fuel tank that replaces the aging tanker truck that was used previously. “The tanker was old and unsightly

but there was no sign of leakage,” Brunen said. “This provided us an opportunity to not only upgrade our facilities, but make things more aesthetically pleasing as well.” Besides the structural improvements, Brunen noted that the area surrounding the station will be landscaped as well. The gas station serves not only those who drive vehicles, but others as well. “We have authorized customers come from all over to purchase home heating

A selection of the car care products currently on sale at the AAFES garage on Camp Walker. These and other items will go on sale at the newly renovated AAFES Gas Station. fuel,” Brunen said. “The community takes great advantage of it.” Customers are looking forward to the new services. “At Osan [Air Base] it is very easy to get in and pay for your gas (at the pump). I’m glad we are going to be able to do that here,” said Joe Cruz, 293rd Signal Battalion. “Having the car accessories here will be nice too because you have one-stop convenience. The best part is the station is open longer hours and more days per week than the garage so it will be easier to get the things you need when you need them.” Brunen pointed out that there might be some minor inconveniences while the renovation project is under way. “There might be short periods of interrupted service, but those instances

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New Korea Region director visits Daegu, Carroll By Kevin Jackson Area IV Public Affairs

CAMP HENRY – For the first time since assuming the reins as director of the Installation Management Agency-Korea Region Office Aug. 4, Col. Al Aycock toured Army installations in Area IV and shared his thoughts on service for Soldiers, civilian employees and their family members. Aycock toured Daegu installations and Camp Carroll Aug. 24 and Aug. 30, respectively. He visited the life support areas used to house Soldiers during exercises, Mountain View Village apartments, the Child Development Center, Camp Walker Post Exchange and other locations. At Camp Carroll the director visited the chapel, Crown Jewel Fitness Center, the soon to open Army Lodge, Apple Blossom Cottage and the dining facility. The director was also told about current construction projects. As the IMA-KORO director, he is responsible for overseeing all aspects of installation management on the peninsula. He arrived in Korea with extensive experience from his previous assignment as the garrison commander for Fort Bragg, N.C. Fort Bragg has a proven record of providing excellent service and support to Soldiers and families, having been a finalist five of the last six years in the Army Community of Excellence awards program. It finished second the past two years and was named the Army’s best installation in 2001.

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Carlos Algarin, Camp Carroll sports director, shows press clippings to Col. Al Aycock, director of the Installation Management Agency-Korea Region Office, during a tour of the installation’s Crown Jewel Fitness Center Aug. 30. While the director brings a wealth of knowledge, he hasn’t brought any preconceived notions with him. He wants to know how Soldiers and family members want

the installations in Korea improved. “I believe that by engaging those who are assigned here, whether they are Soldiers or family members or even those who are on temporary duty because we have so many of them, it’s important to find out what their needs are and find out how we can best meet those needs so that Soldiers can concentrate on why they are here and family members can provide support to those servicemembers who have decided to come here to Korea and work under the conditions that we have where there is a threat of war,” Aycock said. “Any success that we have will be as a result of applying their ideas to the situations that we face here in Korea, which are different than the situations faced at any other place in the world. Every place in the Army has unique challenges,” he added. During the Area IV Support Activity command briefing to the director, he singled out the Walker Army Lodge for its quality accommodations and service. Aycock said that service to inbound and outbound servicemembers and families is an important quality of life issue. “Having a courteous staff at lodges that take care of your needs, having a comfortable room with all the amenities that are required for a long-term stay, bringing us along into this century with high-speed Internet access, those are all the kinds of things we need to think about in providing the kinds of services that our Soldiers and

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National POW/MIA Recognition Day The community is invited to attend the Daegu Enclave National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony 6 p.m. today at the Evergreen Community Club on Camp Walker. In addition, motorcycle enthusiasts sporting POW/MIA flags on their bikes will ride in formation from Camp Henry to the ECC prior to the ceremony in honor of their comrades. The event, honoring the service and sacrifice of those who have been prisoners of war or are missing in action, is sponsored by Daegu VFW Post 10033. For information, call Ron Coleman at 764-5782. Evergreen Reopening The Evergreen Community Club on Camp Walker reopens for business today following renovation of its kitchen facilities. The Hilltop Club will no longer be serving lunch weekdays. A second renovation phase at the Evergreen, expected to begin in January, will cover the dining room and bar areas. For information, call Rich Vaughn at 768-7716. Block Party And Kids Celebration The Morale, Welfare and Recreation Summer Block Party and Boys and Girls Clubs of America Day for Kids will be held 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday at the Camp Walker Main Post Exchange parking lot. The Area IV 2006 Military Idol competition will begin at 5 p.m., concluding the day. Other features during the block party are: A Post Exchange “End of Summer Sale” until 3 p.m.; games and activities for children, along with a B&GCA Day for Kids cake cutting at 12:30 p.m.; and a Car and Motorcycle Show will be held in the Bowling Center parking lot from 1-3 p.m. Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers will operate a food and beverage booth throughout the day. For information, call Luis Rios at 764-4440.

By Steven Hoover Area IV Public Affairs

CAMP CARROLL – A super heavyweight bout between two local boxers turned out to be the highlight of the evening, during the Tough Soldier Boxing Invitational at The Crown Jewel Fitness Center here Saturday. A total of 10 fights, including two exhibition bouts between female boxers, were witnessed by a crowd estimated at 600. Navy and Air Force personnel also participated. “I didn’t think we’d be able to top the invitational we had in February, but we did,” said Carlos Algarin, Camp Carroll sports director. “I would have liked to have seen a few more bouts on the card, but I think with all of the excitement generated during the final two bouts, things turned out pretty well.” He was speaking primarily about the super heavyweight square-off in the next to last bout. After a furious first round between Geremy Ganaway, of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 6th Ordnance Battalion, and John Rigsbee, assigned to Company C, 307th Integrated Theater Signal Battalion, the crowd saw something that rarely happens – a legitimate knockout. “He (Ganaway) told me that he was going to try and win the fight in the first round, because he wasn’t sure what would happen after that,” Algarin said. Those words turned out to be prophetic, as Rigsbee turned up the heat in the second round, eventually catching Ganaway with a shot to the chin that dropped him to the canvas and had him out cold for several minutes. Almost as soon as he hit the floor, the ringside medical team of Capt. Rachelle Besemer, Capt. Jason Park and Sgt. Jeffrey Boyle, all from Company D, 168th Medical Battalion, were attending to Ganaway. After several anxious minutes, Ganaway left the ring under his own power. “You can’t say enough about the medical team,” Algarin said. “They were right on him after he hit the floor and they did a great

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Scott Denney, Company C, 307th Integrated Theater Signal Battalion at Camp Carroll, gets set to fight Raymond Arce, 2-52 General Support Aviation Brigade at Camp Humphreys, during the Tough Soldier Boxing Invitational Saturday. Denney dropped a split-decision to Arce. job during the other bouts as well.” Other results were: Welterweight Juan C. Ramos over Ken Cerrata, Referee Stops Contest (RSC) at 1 minute, 40 seconds of the second round; Welterweight Larry Jordan over Derek Linville, RSC at 1:43 of first round; Middleweight Raymond Arce over Scott Denney, Split Decision, 2-1; Middleweight Adrian Magana over Dondre Borden, RSC at 1:25 of second round; Light Middleweight Maureen Walz over Lillia Maxilom, Split Decision, 2-1; Middleweight Michael Neely over Mathew Hoover, RSC at 1:55 of first round; Light Welterweight Agnes Chu over Jean Yarborough, RSC at 1:13 of second round; Light Heavyweight Larry Howard over Michael Carroll, RSC at 1:15 of third round; Light Heavyweight Ricky Clay over George Bunton, RSC at 0:45 in third round.

John Rigsbee, Company C, 307th Integrated Theater Signal Battalion, waits for his opponent to enter the ring during the Tough Soldier Boxing Invitational Saturday.

Case Lot Sale The Taegu Commissary will have a Case Lot Sale 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday in the commissary parking lot. For information, call 764-4551. Commissaries Closed Area IV commissaries in Taegu, Camp Carroll and Chinhae will be closed Thursday for Organizational Day activities. For information, call Lito Miraflor at 764-5310. TSA Event The Taegu Spouses Association is hosting “Food, Fun and Fashion Show” 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Kelly Fitness Center indoor pool patio area on Camp Walker. The event will cost $5 per person. Forro more information, contact Kim Hales at 053210-6191 or 010-8671-5745.

Michael Carroll, Company C, 307th Integrated Theater Signal Battalion, attempts to fend off Larry Howard of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 6th Ordnance Battalion, during their light heavyweight bout at the Tough Soldier Boxing Invitational Saturday.

Ringside medic, Sgt. Jeffrey Boyle, of Company D, 168th Medical Battalion, attends to Geremy Ganaway, assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 6th Ordnance Battalion, after he was knocked out in the second round by John Rigsbee during the Tough Soldier Boxing Invitational here Saturday. The medical team quickly attended to Ganaway, who eventually left the ring under his own power.

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Hispanic Heritage Month events slated Mexican ambassador to Republic of Korea to be special guest at commemoration By Pfc. Cha Hyun-joon Area IV Public Affairs

CAMP HENRY – Hispanic Heritage Month in Daegu will be commemorated Sept. 15 – Oct. 15 with a variety of events including a special appearance by the Mexican ambassador to the Republic of Korea. “We have various events planned for the Hispanic Heritage Month,” said Angie Quinata, Area IV Hispanic American Committee coordinator. “We would like everyone to take this opportunity to open one’s mind about Hispanic Americans and learn what Hispanics have contributed to help make America what it is today.” Area IV events include: Wednesday and Oct. 4: Hispanic Bowling Night, 6 p.m. – closing, Camp Walker Bowling Center. Cost is $1.25 per game (per person) and shoe rental is free. For more information, call Quinata at 010-2523-9629 or the Camp Walker Bowling Center at 7644334. Sept. 23: 5-kilometer Fun Run and

2-mile Walk, 8 a.m., Kelly Fitness Center on Camp Walker. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. The event is open to all U.S. and Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army Soldiers, civilians and family members. For information, call Sgt. 1st Class Adam Morrison, 19th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) equal opportunity advisor, at 768-8542. Sept. 25 – 29: Hispanic Sale Week at the Post Exchange on Camp Walker. For information, call Lee Suyong, Camp Walker Main Exchange manager, at 764-4638. Sept. 27 and Oct.11: Hispanic Movie Night, 6:30 p.m. at the Camp Henry Theater. Refreshments will be available for purchase. “Nacho Libre” will play Sept. 27 and “The Legend of Zorro” will show Oct. 11. For information, call Morrison at 0108671-4788 or Quinata at 010-25239629. Sept. 30: Hispanic American Heritage Community Siesta, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. at Kelly Fitness Center on Camp Walker. The event will include Hispanic food sampling, a fashion show and cultural displays. For information, call Quinata at 010-25239629. Oct. 9: Hispanic Dinner, 4:30 – 6 p.m. at the Taegu Mountain Inn

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Dining Facility on Camp Walker. The event is open to all DoD ID cardholders. For non-meal cardholders the cost is $3.05 for those in pay grade E1 – E4 and their family members, and $3.55 for all other pay grades and their family members. (Prices are subject to change due to new fiscal year.) There is no charge for meal cardholders. In addition a piñata will be provided to entertain the kids. For information, call Sgt. 1st Class Darryl Cannon at 764-4855. Oct. 11: Hispanic Heritage Month Commemoration Ceremony, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Evergreen Community Club on Camp Walker. The event will include guest speaker Leandro Arellano, Mexican Ambassador to the Republic of Korea. The community is invited to attend. For information, call Morrison at 0108671-4788. Hispanic Heritage Month kicked off with a Fiesta Sept. 13 at the Hilltop Club on Camp Walker featuring Latin dance lessons, food, games and more. Hispanic Heritage Month events are sponsored by the Area IV Support Activity Equal Opportunity Office. For information, call Morrison at 768-8542.

By Pfc. Cha Hyun-joon Area IV Public Affairs

CAMP HENRY – The Daegu Enclave 2006 Post-Level Singles Tennis Tournament was held Sept. 5 – 8 at Camp Walker tennis courts with 14 participants vying for honors. Active-duty military personnel finishing in first or second place received bids to participate in the 2006 8th U.S. Army Tennis Championships currently under way at Camp Walker. The competition was divided into three categories, including Men’s Open, Men’s Senior, and a Women’s Division. The double elimination tournament was comprised of best two-out-of-three set matches. In the Men’s Open Division, featuring eight competitors, Kim Jung-kyoon, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Area IV Support Activity, Camp Henry, was the winner, defeating Reginald Rorie, Company A, 2-52 General Support Aviation Battalion, Camp Walker, 2-0. In the Men’s Senior Division, Luis Rios, Community Recreation Division, Camp Walker, took first place topping Ed Thompson, Taegu American School, Camp George, 2-0. In the Women’s Division, Ubol Brunen, Taegu Commissary, Camp Walker, took first place after Lisa Rios, Taegu American School, Camp George, was forced to withdraw due to injury.

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Aycock said he intends to focus on meeting all Army standards for support and to strive to have the best programs in the Army. “If there is an Army award that a garrison or area support activity is responsible for, then we plan to compete for those awards and meet the level of excellence for our Soldiers and families. Everybody wants to be part of a winning team. In the Army to be part of a winning team is to set the highest standard and make sure that we maintain the morale at the highest level we can,” he said. Aycock also acknowledged the importance of the Area IV Support Activity to providing quality programs and services. “With transformation in the Korean Theater of Operations, Area IV (Support Activity) will play an ever important aspect in our ability to

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“There might be short periods of interrupted service, but those instances will be announced in advance,” he said. “We plan to target traditionally slow dates in order to inconvenience the community as little as possible.” There are other AAFES upgrade projects in the works as well. One effort is to convert the current Daegu Main Exchange stock room into floor space to significantly increase the store’s showroom area. AAFES officials are pushing to get the work done before the holiday season, according to Brunen. Other changes are in the works at the Main exchange complex as well. Subway is on the way! Subway fans will no longer have to travel to

Camp Carroll or downtown Daegu to acquire their favorite sandwiches. Subway will take over the space currently occupied by Robin Hood Sandwiches. The estimated opening date for the restaurant is Nov. 1. Food Court Facelift Another significant improvement will be the installation of a glass atrium jutting from the current food court area. The expansion is expected to increase seating by 40 percent. “We are a long way from the main hubs like Yongsan and Osan so we want to be able to provide as much as we can to our customers here,” Brunen said. “I think people will be pleased with the many improvements we have in the works here in Area IV.”

NEWS & NOTES 2006 Mr. and Ms. Super Natural Bodybuilding Championship The 2006 Mr. and Ms. Super Natural Bodybuilding Championship will be held at the Camp Carroll Sports and Fitness Center Sept. 23. The event is open to all Soldiers, Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army Soldiers, 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 information, call Carlos Algarin at 765-8118. ‘Life In Korea’ Essay Contest Offers Cash Prizes An essay contest, sponsored by the Korean Corporate Members of the Association of the U.S. Army, about “Life In Korea,” could net the winner a grand prize of one million won. The essay must be based on the author’s personal experiences in Korea and must be between 1,000 and 2,000 words, typed double-spaced in MS Word. The contest is open to all U.S. servicemembers, their family members and Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army Soldiers. Entry deadline is Oct. 31, with winners to be announced Nov. 24 and awards to be presented Dec. 8. A brief resume, with full name, phone number, unit and mailing address of the author must be included with the essay. For information, call Anthony Cuccia at 724-3178. Essays may be e-mailed to [email protected] or mailed to: The Korea Chapter of AUSA, Attention: Anthony Cuccia, PSC 450, Box 389, APO AP 96206-0389.

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The Phrase of the W eek : Week

“What time does the performance begin?”

Gongyoni myot shie shijakdoemnikka? performance

what

time

does it begin?

Vocabulary 7 o’clock

‘eelgobshee’

8 o’clock

‘yodolshee’

9 o’clock

‘ahobshee’

Situation of the W eek : Entertainment Week How long will it run? Olma dongan sangyondoeyo?

What time does the show end? Gongyoni myot shie kkunnamnikka?

Where’s the box office? Maepyosoga odie issumnikka?

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Community enjoys Labor Day weekend “End of Summer Jam”

Onul bam pyo issumnikka?

Do you have tickets for tonight?

Mudaee kakkaun chwasok issumnikka?

Do you have seats in the orchestra?

Onul bam pyo han mae juseyo.

I’d like to buy a ticket for tonight.

Korean Expression of the W eek Week

Let’s cut the head and tail.

Geodujeolmi

Let’s get straight to the point.