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March 11, 2005

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On Point
Point Pacific, Korea commanders
talk transformation at Senate
By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON – Transformation
dominated testimony from Pacific area
unified commanders to the Senate
Armed Services Committee Wednesday.
Just 10 days into his command of
U.S. Pacific Command, Adm. William
Fallon told the committee that the
evolving environment in the Pacific
requires U.S. forces in the region to
transform.
The commander of U.S. Forces in
Korea, Army Gen. Leon LaPorte, laid
out how the United States and the
Republic of Korea are working to build
new capabilities to deter North Korean
aggression.
Fallon said he had five priorities upon
taking over the largest unified command
in the U.S. military.
Transformation dominated testimony
from Pacific area unified commanders
to the Senate Armed Services Committee
today.
SGT. MATTHEW ACOSTA
Just 10 days into his command of
Spc. Michael Jackson, a cavalry scout from the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry U.S. Pacific Command, Adm. William
Division, patrols the outskirts of Tikrit, Iraq March 9. The unit is currently deployed in support Fallon told the committee that the
of Operation Iraqi Freedom. evolving environment in the Pacific
requires U.S. forces in the region to
transform.
The commander of U.S. Forces in
Korea, Army Gen. Leon LaPorte, laid
out how the United States and the
Republic of Korea are working to build
new capabilities to deter North Korean
aggression.
Fallon said he had five priorities upon
taking over the largest unified command
in the U.S. military.
The first is to prosecute and win the
war on terror. This requires the
command maintain close contacts with
friends and allies in the region.
The second priority is to mature the
command’s joint and combined
warfighting capability and readiness.
The third priority is to continually update
operational plans.
The fourth priority is advancing
Asian-Pacific security cooperation. The
fifth priority is “posturing our forces for
agile and responsive employment,” he
said.
The Korean peninsula is a dangerous
place, with North Korea trumpeting that
it has nuclear weapons. LaPorte said the
Combined Forces Command, the
warfighting U.S.-South Korean force,
“has commenced its transformation
See Senate
Senate, Page 4

IMA receives BIP funds for barracks renovation

By John A. Nowell
Korea Region Public Affairs
YONGSAN- Spearheaded by efforts of the
Installation Management Agency, and supported by
the Senior Army leadership, installations across the
Army are receiving funding under the Barracks
Improvement Program, also known as BIP, for
immediate fixes to improve substandard status.
According to an Army News Service article,
“… funding was made available as a fix to
improve 177 barracks that were identified as
“red,” or substandard under the Installation
Status Report. The plan is to upgrade those
facilities from red to amber within a year.”
“Twelve installations have been identified for
the initial stage of the Army’s $250-million
Barracks Improvement Program.”
CONUS installations identified for the
Barracks Improvement Program are: Fort
Wainwright, Alaska; Fort Gordon and Fort
Stewart, Ga.: Schofield Barracks, Hawaii; Fort
Riley, Kan.; Fort Campbell, Ky,; Fort Polk, La.;
Fort Bragg, N.C.; Fort Drum, N.Y.; Fort Hood,
Texas; Fort Eustis, Va.; and Fort Lewis, Wash.
Korea is no exception as barracks at many
installations require extensive work. “It has
become critical here in Korea as the continuing
closure of camps and relocation of units to other
installations demands immediate and improved
space utilization,” said Lance Toyofuku, Chief,
Public Works Division, IMA-Korea Region.
As a result of the personal efforts of the U.S.
Forces Korea Commander, Gen. Leon LaPorte,
IMA allocated $2 million of Barracks
Improvement Program funds this week to begin
immediate improvements of seven barracks
located on enduring installations here on the
Peninsula.
“This money will allow us to make quick and
significant improvements to seven barracks, two
each at camps Carroll, Henry and Long and one
a t C a m p H u m p h r e y s , ” s a i d To y o f u k u .
“Contracts were awarded Thursday with
completion scheduled in September 2005.
“We have a long way to go to repair, renovate
or build additional barracks buildings at our
enduring installations in support of
transformation in Korea, but with the steadfast
support and desire of the Combatant Commander,
the Installation Management Agency and the
Senior Army leadership to continue to provide
outstanding facilities to our Soldiers, we’re
confident that additional funding is forthcoming,”
he said.
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Stand-To newsletter
marks 100th issue
with new Web page
By Gary Sheftick
Army News Service
WA S H I N G TO N – A n e w
communications tool for Army
leaders marked its 100th edition
Thursday as “Stand-To” editors
introduced a new online version of
the daily information sheet.
Stand-To can now be found both on
the Web and through subscription by
sending an e-mail to: stand-
to@hqda.army.mil.
Since Oct. 7, the Stand-To newsletter
has been e-mailed to Army leaders on a
subscription basis and also posted to
Army Knowledge Online. Back issues
of Stand-To can be found at AKO on
both the Senior Army Leaders Page and
Strategic Communications Page.
“We’ve gone from e-mail push of a
word document to an HTML document,”
said Lt. Col. James Cassella, director of
Army Web communications. “It’s just
an enhancement to what has been a real
popular tool.”
About 4,500 subscribers so far
receive the newsletter daily, Cassella
said, with about 50 more each day asking
to be added to the subscription.
Cassella said he does not want to
publicize the address to the newsletter’s
Web site, because he wants those
interested to subscribe.
Stand-To focuses on a daily issue or
hot topic in its left-hand column. On the
right it provides links to both internal and
commercial news stories about the Army
and the Global War on Terror.
“I also scope out CENTCOM,
TRADOC and other commands for
news,” said Devon Hylander,
communications analyst and editor of
Stand-To. She links to the best internal
command information articles of the day
as well as a wide range of newspapers.
Information contained in Stand-To is
unclassified and cleared for release,
Cassella said. Sources include publicly
available, authoritative Army documents
as well as input from the Army staff and
major commands.
Commentary
Celebrate commonality, not differences
By Spc. Zach Mott
Fort Carson Public Affairs
As a white American male, I’ve
never had to face racism head on.
Growing up in a suburb of
Rochester, N.Y., I never had much
interaction with people of different
ethnic backgrounds. On average,
there was one minority per grade
level in my school district.
That dramatically changed the day
I joined the Army in November 1997.
Upon arrival at basic training in Fort
Jackson, S.C., it was clear that I was
now in the minority. What I learned in
those nine weeks there was all that
mattered was how good of a Soldier
you were.
From that moment on, I’ve lived by
the old Army mantra of, “I only see
green.” Most people take more time to
see the differences between themselves
and others without thinking of how
much common ground there is.
As Soldiers, we are responsible for
the defense and protection of our nation.
If you’re black, white, red, blue or
purple, it has little to do with how well
you can accomplish that mission.
All that matters is simply how well you
do that job.
My three best friends from basic
training were all completely different
from me. There was Pvt. Cruz, a Puerto
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Rican from the Bronx; Pvt. Roach, a regardless of their ethnic background.
black man from Philadelphia and Pvt. You are brothers in arms and must rely
Kellem a black man from Brooklyn. on each other as such.
That is one of the things
that I love most about being a
“It is time for these Soldiers to Soldier, everyone has a
common standing — we are
be recognized for doing a job they all Soldiers. Everyone has a
never thought they’d have to do, “crazy” basic training story;
everyone knows of something
and doing it well.”
funny that happened at AIT;
everyone has been through a
trying time; everyone has had
From the outside there was very little a great experience in the military.
we appeared to have in common. But, There is so much in common that it
we all shared a desire to complete basic would take too much time to worry
training and we helped each other as about the differences.
best we could. As one heritage month comes to a
Unfortunately, Pvt. Roach was close and another approaches,
recycled after a few failed attempts remember that there may be
at weapons qualification. But, we differences to celebrate, but there are
remained in contact throughout also many things in common that we
advanced individual training. Though, should celebrate as well.
as years have passed, all that remains (Editor’s Note: Spc. Zach Mott is a
are a few cards around the holidays staff member of Fort Carson’s
or a short e-mail updating each other installation newspaper The
on where our lives have taken us. Mountaineer.)
I’ve heard of racism being a big
part of the Vietnam-era Army and MCW Submissions
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Taxi FFares
ares Rise
The Army and Air Force Exchange Service announces
a slight increase in taxi cab fares for Korea’s Areas I
and II, beginning March 15.
The increase means customers will pay $1.80 for
the initial taxi charge and 30 cents per unit thereafter,
calculated by distance and time. Currently, AAFES
taxi customers pay an initial charge of $1.50 and .25
cents per additional unit.
This is the first price change AAFES taxis have
experienced in seven years. AAFES regional officials
said the price increase is necessary so the taxi
concessionaires can continue to maintain this service.
AAFES contract taxi drivers requested the increase
to help offset the rising costs of doing business,
including battling increasing fuel costs and keeping
pace with the strength of the Korean won compared
to the U.S. dollar.
AFCEA Luncheon
The Seoul Chapter of the Armed Forces
Communications and Electronics Association invites
you to attend our next luncheon featuring Lieutenant
General Robert M. Shea, director for Command,
Control, Communications and Computer Systems
(J-6). The luncheon will be at the Hartell House
Patio Room, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday. It
is open to all current and potential members, and
nonmembers. Cost for the buffett lunch is $15. For
information, e-mail jessica.rowell@us.army.mil.
Scholarships Available
The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Mu Phi Lambda
Chapter will award scholarships to deserving
high school seniors in the Republic of Korea.
Scholarships will be awarded based on the
application, written essay, transcript, interview
and letters of recommendation from a teacher,
administrator, religious or community leader.
Interested high school seniors can contact their
guidance counselors at any of the four DoDDS
high schools or contact Chris Fland at 011-
9671-2264, Larry Fuller at 011-9972-0751, or
Wendell Moore at 011-9101-4060. Deadline
for submission is March 15.
Yongsan Commissar y
‘Dedicated to Quality’
The Yongsan commissary began the “Dedicated to
Quality” program for the 2005 National Frozen Foods
Month. As part of the month’s activities the Yongsan
commissary has unique promotional activities
sponsored by C. Lloyd Johnson Company planned
for National Frozen Food Month during the month
of March. Frozen Foods Month P\promotional
planning to insure the patron has many opportunities
to purchase frozen foods products at spectacular
saving. Also, the commissary will have an outstanding
event designed to benefit the entire community and
customers. There will be many giveaways such as
Shopping Sprees, frozen product giveaways and
pizza-eating contest beginning at 10 a.m. March 26
in the Yongsan Commissary frozen food section.
Everyone is invited to come to see the Yongsan
Commissary National Frozen Food Month Display.
P assover Obser vances
There will be two Passover Seders in Seoul at the
Religious Retreat Center April 23-24. Each will start
at 8 p.m. The Seders are free to all U.S. military
members. For information or to make a reservation,
e-mail sanlando@yahoo.com before April 5. Anyone
wishing to stay the night at the RCC at this time may
reserve rooms by e-mailing a request to
oxmanb@korea.army.mil no later than April 11.
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Units honored for CFC contributions
By JO2 David McKee
each of you is dedicated to making a who average gift per potential
Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea Command Public Affairs difference in the lives of others,” he contributor is $120 plus or including 60
YONGSAN - Eighth U.S. Army said. “We set a goal this year to exceed percent participation. Sailors in the
Commander and U.S. Force Korea the amount donated last year (U.S. Republic of Korea earned and
Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Charles C. contributed $19,000 with 41
Campbell and Executive Director
Combined Federal Campaign-
“We set a goal this year to exceed percent participation and an
average gift per potential
Overseas Melissa Kidder presented the amount donated last year. I am contributor of $76.
numerous Army, Navy and Marine proud to say that, as always you Kidder also presented
commands with awards at a March
4 ceremony at the Multi-Purpose
have exceeded our expectations.” awards to those individual unit
representatives – including
Training Facility for the their part — Lt. Gen. Charles C. Campbell Derricott — who were at the
in the 2004 Combined Federal Eighth U.S. Army commander ceremony for helping raise
Campaign on the peninsula. $1.4 million of the total $14.9
Units from each of the four areas Forces Korea donated over $1.4 million worth of contributions in last
on the peninsula were recognized for million in 2004). I am proud to say year’s campaign.
their participation in the fund-raising that, as always you have exceeded our Derricott admits she could not
campaign, with platinum, gold, silver expectations.” have gotten the award without the help
and bronze awards presented, Petty Officer 1st Class Charlotte of other Navy personnel throughout
according to each unit’s level of CFC Derricott with U.S. Forces Korea the peninsula at Navy and joint
participation. received the Silver Award on behalf commands.
In addressing representatives of the of Commander, U.S. Naval Forces “It was a lot of hard work and there
more than 130 units to be honored, Korea and the Gold Award for was no way one person could do it
Campbell praised both the Commander, Fleet Activities Chinhae. alone. The key persons I appointed
servicemembers who donated and The Silver Award is given to were Petty Officer 1st Class John
CFC for the work the organization commands whose average gift per Whitfield at Commander, U.S. Naval
does for those in need. potential contributor is $90 plus or Forces Korea and Petty Officer 1st
“Just like the CFC program including 50 percent participation and
provides help wherever it is needed, the Gold Award is given to commands See CFC
CFC, Page 4
Soldiers encouraged to continue Soldiers Online
processing TA for coming classes debuts this week
By John Nowell
Korea Region Office Public Affairs By Eric W. Cramer
Army News Service
YONGSAN – Tuition Assistance, also known as ‘TA,’ has been
available to assist Soldiers in their self-improvement effort to attain WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new Soldiers
advanced education for more than four decades. Funding of TA for Online debuted Tuesday.
the 2nd quarter of Fiscal Year 2005 is pending resumption due to a The redesigned Web site’s on-line address
temporary budget shortfall. is: www.army.mil/soldiers.
Officials said additional funds have been requested, but may not Gil High, editor-in-chief for Soldiers
arrive until late March or early April. Magazine, said the on-line version augments
Joe Cothron, IMA- Korea Region Office education advisor, said the popular print version of the magazine.
this tuition assistance situation is not unique to Korea, but is “It will be the one-stop source for Soldiers
information – news, features, what they need to
happening throughout the Army.
do for their career, their family and anything else
“In anticipation of TA funding, we are still advising Soldiers to
they need to know,” High said.
process their Tuition Assistance forms,” said Cothron.
He said the online Soldiers can be accessed
He said classes are still open for registration and education
through Army Knowledge Online as well as
advisors at installations across the Republic of Korea will continue
through most Army-related Web sites.
issuing and processing TA requests.
“You should be able to click on an icon that
“There is no difference in the (TA) process except the final step.
looks like the cover of the magazine and be taken
The Soldier being provided an approved TA form to give to the
to the on-line version,” High said.
school to register for the course,” he said.
He said the online Soldiers will be
“Soldiers should go to the education center for counseling, get a
different from the print publication,
TA form, fill it out and submit it to the counselor at the education
although the print version and its archives
office. He noted that Soldiers, staff sergeant and below, must get
will be available on line.
their commander’s signature on the form before returning it to the
“Online, we’ll have daily updates, a new
education center. The education office will retain the TA form for
feature each day from commands throughout the
later processing when funds are approved.”
Army, from Morale Welfare and Recreation,
“We must have an average of nine students per class for each
Army News Service and other organizations,”
class that is offered. As in every term, some classes are cancelled
High said. “It will also link to items of career
due to a lack of student enrollment. But the term will continue as
we have students who use alternate fund support, such as a Pell interest. Our goal is to have it link to things of
interest to Soldiers.”
Grant or the GI bill. Other students who are not eligible for Tuition
Assistance pay out of pocket for classes. So, the term will continue, He said the archives will also contain “Hot
Topics” and other specialty publications printed
we just have to have sufficient enrollments to meet the contractual
minimum number of students required,” Cothron said. under the Soldiers aegis.
With all this data, one could ask why the
Cothron said in some areas students are already preparing for
the coming college term. Registration is in progress at some sites printed version will be retained.
“The printed product is something people still
and others will start Monday, he said.
enjoy,” High said. “Not only that, but not all
readers will have access to the Internet.”
See Tuition
uition, Page 4
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Senate
strategy to enhance, shape and align.”
The two nations bring different
strengths to the alliance and this
transformation initiative capitalizes on
the “complementary capabilities and
combat power.”
He said the most visible changes
include more than 340 United States and
Republic of Korea enhancements. “We
have begun to shape the combined
forces by transferring selected military
missions from United States forces to
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Korea over a five-year period. “The first
phase reduced 4,200 personnel in 2004,
including the U.S. 2nd Infantry Division,
2nd Brigade Combat Team, which
deployed from south of the demilitarized
zone into combat in Iraq last August,”
LaPorte said. “During the second phase
of the plan, we will reduce 3,800
personnel in 2005, another 2,000 in
2006, and finally will reduce 2,500
personnel between 2007 and 2008.”
U.S. forces will concentrate at two

Republic of Korea forces,” LaPorte said.
“These changes acknowledge the
growing capabilities of the Republic of
Korea military and its growing role in
its own defense while maintaining a firm
United States commitment to peninsula
security and regional stability.”
Part of this is the reduction of 12,500
military personnel from the U.S. Forces
AD
hubs in the southern part of the
peninsula. “This effort consists first of
the consolidation of forces and then
their eventual relocation to the south,
away from the Seoul metropolitan area,
thereby creating a less intrusive footprint
and increasing the operational mission
flexibility of our on-peninsula-stationed
forces,” he said.

CFC from Page 3

Class Alverez Hemphill at CNFK Command Master Chief
Commander, Fleet Activities Steve Head said that the Sailors who

Chinhae,” Derricott said. “Without
their help none of this would have
happened so I am very thankful to all
who helped and supported me in
making this happen.”
“You are the people who did the
hard work of giving 100 percent of
servicemembers, and DOD civilians
the opportunity to contribute,” said
Kidder, in thanking the unit CFC
representatives. “You already do the
hard work from day to day at your
command, but you also took on the
job of encouraging people to dig down
GOES
took part in making the fund drive
successful represent the highest
standards of the Navy and CNFK.
“Petty Officer Derricott and the
others are an inspiration to all Sailors
and Marines who have a desire to make
a difference by reaching out to those
less fortunate than themselves,” said
Head. “Their hard work helped to
ensure a successful 2005 Combined
Federal Campaign, but more importantly
their efforts in combination with the
generosity of her shipmates will make a
difference in hundreds of people’s lives

HERE
deep for a good cause. Thank you.” back home.”

Tuition from Page 3

For Soldiers who depend on financial
assistance to attend classes, another
alternative to Army tuition assistance is
available. Cothron suggested individuals
could sign up for eArmyU “eCourses”
– for which all tuition assistance, books
and fees are fully funded. They can
also apply for the Pell Grant or ask about
the GI Bill.
In fiscal year 2004, more than
11,500 U.S. Forces Korea Soldiers
used TA monies to enroll in 20,765
courses. Eighth U.S. Army personnel
received approximately $8.8 million in
tuition assistance during the last fiscal
year. In the first Quarter of FY05,
more than 2,800 officers and enlisted
personnel here enrolled in college
courses.
“Soldiers participating in Distance
Education will be advised when
funding is approved,” Cothron said.

eArmyU offers education alternative

In looking for an alternative to traditional classroom study, many Soldiers may find it hard to beat eArmyU. The
program brings together a collaboration of colleges and universities offering a broad range of educational
opportunities — including approximately 146 programs from 29 different educational institutions.
Through eArmyU, Soldiers have the opportunity to earn a certificate, associate, bachelor or master’s degree
from a home institution while taking courses from multiple colleges and universities.
eArmyU offers flexibility to Soldiers. Web-based courses can be completed anytime and anywhere, allowing
Soldiers to study at times that are most convenient for them – wherever they are stationed.
Once enrolled, Soldiers receive up to 100 percent funding for tuition, books and course fees, as well as a
personal laptop, email account and an Internet Service Provider account. Students are responsible for obtaining
and paying for their own local telephone service which includes any per-minute charges that apply in some
overseas locations. In addition to 24-hour technical support, eArmyU provides Soldiers with assistance in
determining a program of study, registering for courses and transferring credits.
To be eligible for eCourse participation, Soldiers must:
Be a regular Army active duty or Active Guard Reserve enlisted Soldier with computer access
Be eligible for favorable personnel action
Have a high school diploma or GED certificate
Meet the academic institution’s admission criteria
Have concurrent enrollment approval from the unit commander and an ACES Counselor
Must have time in service remaining to complete the selected course
Program information should be directed to the local Army education center, www.earmyu.com.
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Warriors see Norah Review: Norah

Jones concert
Jones in Seoul concert
By Spc. Stephanie Pearson
Commentary by
Spc. Stephanie Pearson
“The Soldiers asked for it at the Army Family Action Plan Area I Public Affairs Office
Area I Public Affairs SEOUL — The Norah Jones
Conference,” Huber said. “It was one of the issues they brought up.
SEOUL — Thirty-five Soldiers and civilians from Area I They wanted tickets and transportation to go to shows in Seoul.” concert Saturday was, in a word,
attended the Norah Jones concert March 5 at the Convention Huber explained some Soldiers had tried to attend concerts wonderful.
and Exhibition Center in Seoul. on their own, but had trouble getting tickets and finding the While the venue left something
The concert was part of Jones’ Asian tour, which began in venues through public transportation. to be desired – if you think high-
Singapore Feb. 27. It was her first time performing in Korea. Garrison officials decided to go to local promoters to school cafeteria filled with plastic
“We never thought we’d be here,” she told the audience coordinate ticket sales. Huber said the promoters were more patio chairs, you’d be close –
before the show. than willing to work with them once they explained who they ticket holders soon forgot their
Jones took the time to learn a little Korean, greeting the were and what they were trying to do. They were even able to discomfort when Jones took the
audience with “anyong haseyo” – Korean for hello – and negotiate a 15-percent discount on the Norah Jones concert stage.
answering their applause with “kamsa-hamnida.” tickets, which they then sold through the community activities Her Grammy-award winning
“Your language is very hard,” she joked. centers on Camps Red Cloud and Stanley. jazz voice was in top form as she
The five-piece Handsome Band accompanied the singer “Our sales for the Norah Jones concert tickets went all the sang a mix of songs from both of
in the hour-and-a-half show. way from Camp Casey to Camp Walker in Area IV,” Huber said. her albums. The vocal highlights
Jones sang a mix of tunes from her two albums, “Come “And we weren’t selling the tickets for profit; we sold them at came on her hit song “Don’t
Away with Me” and “Feels Like Home.” face value, strictly as a service to the Soldiers.” Know Why” and the soulful Tom
Soldiers said they were happy for the opportunity to see In addition to facilitating ticket sales, the garrison also provided Waits tune “Long Way Home.”
the Grammy-award winner perform. a Morale, Welfare and Recreation bus to shuttle the concert- Although Norah was the
“Norah Jones was incredible,” said Capt. Stacy Picard, goers to and from the event. undisputed star of the show, she
Detachment A, 509th Personnel Support Battalion. “She is “It’s convenience,” Huber explained. “Soldiers don’t have to graciously shared the spotlight
gifted with a variety of talents, which sets her apart from worry about catching a cab or figuring out bus or train schedules. with her back-up musicians, the
other artists. She is one of my favorite artists, so I was The bus took them directly to the venue, dropped them off at five-piece Handsome Band. Slide
ecstatic about this trip.” the main entrance and picked them up afterwards. It’s door-to- guitarist Robbie McIntosh and
The U.S. Army Garrison, Camp Red Cloud, organized the door service.” drummer Andrew Borger brought
trip to give its Soldiers a chance to participate in events they Picard said she appreciated the garrison providing the heat in a stunning three-minute
might not otherwise have attended, said Lt. Col. William Huber, transportation. drum and guitar jam session in the
garrison commander. See Norah
Norah, Page 8 middle of “In the Morning.”
The audience loved Jones and
the Handsome Band and had no
qualms shouting their praises.
Jones played along with the
crowd, teasing them and sharing
anecdotes. She even invited the
audience to come to the area in
front of the stage for a “hoe-
down” during the bluegrass
number “Creepin’ in,” and
concert-goers were happy to
oblige.
The dancing didn’t stop after the
song finished, as revelers paired off
and slow-danced to Jones’ romantic
ditty “Be There to Love Me.”
At the end of the show, the
unsatisfied crowd clamored for
more. Jones and the band returned
to the stage for an encore
performance of “Seven Years” and
“Lonestar.”
It was just what concert-goers
expected from the singer, and no
complaints were heard. Even
those of us in the cheap seats were
able to enjoy the show, thanks to
excellent videography displayed on
two giant screens on either side
of the stage and the great
acoustics of the hall.
Norah Jones enchanted Korea
on her first visit. By the time she
sang her hit song “Come Away
with Me,” we already had.

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Division chefs test cooking skills

Angie Stone Performance
Neo-soul songstress Angie Stone will perform at
Camp Red Cloud’s Mitchell’s Club 8 p.m.
Saturday.
Prayer Breakfast
The Area I Chaplain’s Office is hosting a prayer
breakfast 7 a.m. Tuesday at the Kilbourne Dining
Facility on Camp Red Cloud.
Run/Bike Race
The Camp Red Cloud Fitness Center will sponsor
a 5 km run and 10-mile bike race to begin at 9
a.m. March 19. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. at
the fitness center. For information, call 732-6927.
Hot Stuff Pizza Delivers
Camp Red Cloud’s Hot Stuff Pizza, located inside
the CRC Lanes Bowling Center, now provides food
delivery services to Camps Red Cloud and Jackson.
For orders, call 732-6458 or 732-9008 between
11:30 a.m. and 10 p.m.
Super visor y Development
Courses
The Civilian Personnel Advisory Center is offering
tthe Leadership Education and Development
Course May 23 - 27. The class will be held in the
Camp Casey Education Center. Completed DD
Form 1556 and IDP must be submitted by April
29. For information, call 732-9060.
International W omen
Women ’s Day
omen’s
The USO will host its 3rd annual International
By Pfc. Giancarlo Casem cohesively in their unique situation. in the learning process,” said Sgt. 1st
2nd Infantry Division Public Affairs During the two and-a-half hour event, Class Kimberly Tanner, 702nd Main
CAMP CASEY — Eight food service the Soldiers were assessed by an Support Battalion. “The NCOs implement
Soldiers from several 2nd Infantry evaluation staff of DFAC managers, the standards, the concept of teamwork
Division units participated in a very unique which also happen to be the Soldiers’ and communication.”
type of skills evaluation Feb. 16 at Camp noncommissioned officers. Noncommissioned officers are
Casey’s Reggie’s Club. “It’s important to involve the managers charged with instilling Soldiers with
“This is the first skills evaluation that See Chefs
Chefs, Page 8
we have done with Soldiers from
different units,” said Sgt. Maj. Vincent
Plummer, 2nd Inf. Div. food service
sergeant major.
The Soldiers coped with working with
a new team, and also had to work in a
new kitchen. “We want them to do the
things they normally do at their DFACs,”
Plummer said.
The Soldiers were tasked to cook a
five-piece meal consisting of chicken,
steamed broccoli, biscuits, rice pilaf and
salisbury steak.
Soldiers were evaluated on cooking
skills and team duties, Plummer said.
Working with a new team and a new
kitchen proved to be a challenge for shift
leader Sgt. Carlo Jones, 1st Brigade
Combat Team. However, he said his team
was ready for the challenge.
“Working with new people and trying
to get everyone working together was the
biggest challenge,” Jones said. “We
adapted to the situation. It was another PFC. GIANCARLO CASEM
mission that had to get done.” Pfc. Adwanna Russaw, 50th Multi-role Bridge Company, washes garnishing for her dish while
Jones made sure his team worked Pfc. Isaac Coakley, 1st Battalion, 38th Field Artillery Regiment, cuts out the dough for his biscuits.

Garrison shares money-saving operations

Women’s Day ceremony at the Borderline Club
on Camp Hovey Wednesday at 11:30 a.m.

Taxi FFare
are Increase
The initial AAFES taxi fare will increase from $1.50
to $1.80 Tuesday. The additional unit charge will
increase from $.25 to $.30.
FAST Class
The Camp Red Cloud education center is holding
a FAST class for GT-score improvement 8 a.m. to
5 p.m., March 21–25. Interested Soldiers must
take the pre-test of adult basic education, which
is offered at 8 a.m. every Monday. in the education
center. Registration for this class ends March 18.
Avril Lavigne Concert
Rock singer Avril Lavigne will perform at the
Olympic Park Fencing Stadium in Seoul March
23. The community activities centers on Camps
Red Cloud and Stanley have tickets for sale for
this event. Ticket price includes round-trip
transportation provided by the CAC. Tickets are
limited; contact the CAC for prices and availability.
Night-time Golf
Tournament
Camp Casey Better Opportunities for Single and
Unaccompanied Soldiers will host a night-time
golf tournament April 16 at Camp Casey. For
information, call 730-3338.
Camp Casey USO Hours
Effective Tuesday, the Camp Casey USO will adopt
the following business hours Tuesday through
Sunday: Canteen: 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. Internet Lounge:
8 a.m. to 11 p.m. They will be closed on Mondays
and U.S. holidays.
By David McNally
Area I Public Affairs
CAMP FALLING WATER — Garrison officials met
March 3 to share productivity improvement initiatives with
Area II officials.
“I invited them to come over and see what we do here,”
said Phillip Yi, Area I Supply and Service Division chief.
Seven Area II public works representatives visited Camp
Falling Water to benchmark with the Area I DPW staff.
“Without a doubt, it is helpful to visit and share,” said
George Keck, Area II Supply and Service Division chief. “I
would definitely like to implement some of what we saw.”
The CRC Garrison embraced the Six Sigma management
philosophy in 2002 as part of the Army Performance
Improvement Criteria.
Last year the garrison estimated they garnered $2
million in savings through better business practices.
“We want to let people know this is what the Installation
Management Agency director and regional director want
us to do,” said William Kapaku, U.S. Army Garrison, Camp
Red Cloud deputy to the commander. “We need to look
for things we can improve and then share.”
Yi said he and his staff gave the Area II staff a tour and
several presentations on how Area I saves money and
invests it back into customers.
“We are in the same family and it’s important for us to
share,” Yi said. “I take it as their customer is our customer.”
Yi explained how four months ago he and his staff
visited Camp Page. While there, they identified $1.2 million
worth of materiel that could be recovered from cancelled
barracks upgrade projects.
“I have those items in stock now, and I want to share
them with the other area support groups that need them,” Yi
said.
Yi said one of the Area II representatives said he felt he
was sitting in an LG or Samsung office during the tour of
Area I DPW.
“He said he had never seen anything like we have set
up,” Yi said. “I have to thank my staff for that, I’m very
proud of them.”
“They showed us that working together and
communicating is the way to accomplish our mission,”
Keck said.
“The intent is for us to be comfortable enough with
each other that we’re able to share,” Kapaku said.
Kapaku said to move forward, the Installation Management
Agency has to focus on customers and the future.
“To do that, we have to measure performance,” he said.
“Our vision is to lead the model garrison on the Korean
peninsula in providing the best installations and support
services for all of our customers.”
Six Sigma, also known as cost management, focuses
employees on seeking out money-saving operations and
presenting them as productivity improvement reviews.
The reviews, known as PIRs, suggest changes in
operations based on a study.
“We found a lot of cost savings and improvement in
customer service through productivity improvement
reviews,” said Joe Bell, Camp Page installation manager.
Daniel Myung, Installation Management Agency, Korea
Region contractor, is the primary instructor for cost
management training in Korea. Myung has given many
Area I training sessions since the program started.
“I think employees are surprised this type of training is
available to them,” Myung said. “They are impressed the
leadership invests the time in them.”
Myung said rather than just talking about saving money,
they are given the tools and know-how to get the job done.
“They realize change is coming,” Myung said. “This is
to tell them how to manage that change.”
Myung said he gave a cost management training session
to 28 Area II representatives Feb. 28.
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Comedians bring laughter to Area I troops
By Spc. Stephanie Pearson
Area I Public Affairs
CAMP CASEY — Hundreds of
troops packed Primo’s Club March 4
for the chance to laugh at the latest
Morale, Welfare and Recreation
entertainment act.
But the performers weren’t upset
– they’re used to being laughed at.
Comedians Hurricane Andrew, Joe
Torry and Tommy Davidson made the
trip to Korea to entertain the troops
with their humor.
Most of the audience knew the
three comedians through their
performances in several movies and
on Home Box Office’s “Def Comedy
Jams” and Black Entertainment
Television’s “Comic View” programs.
Soldiers were excited to learn that
they would be performing in Area I.
“I am a big fan of Tommy Davidson,”
said Sgt. Taforayia Hallums, 177th
Finance Battalion. “When I heard he was
coming, I thought I’d get here an hour
before the show started so I could get a
good seat.”
Before the show, some Soldiers
worried the acts would be toned down
for a military audience, but they
needn’t have worried.
“I thought it was great -- they didn’t
hold anything back,” Hallums said.
“They kept it real.”
Lt. Col. Carolyn Sharpe, 177th
Finance Battalion commander, thought
the show was a great idea and lauded
MWR for bringing a variety of
entertainment to the troops.
“The comedy show was a huge
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Camp Red Cloud community members enjoy vittles March 1 at the Pear Blossom Cottage anniversary celebration.
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success,” she said. “I think the
Soldiers enjoyed the setting, and if you
listened closely to many of the jokes,
you learned something underneath all
the laughter.”
“It was refreshing,” said Sgt. 1st
Class Tyrone William, Company A,
1st Battalion, 72nd Armor Regiment.
“We hardly ever get black entertainers
over here to entertain the troops – it’s
usually a majority of country music
acts, so it means a lot that these guys
came.”
The comedians said they enjoyed
performing for the troops. At the
beginning of his act, Hurricane
Andrew asked the audience for “a big
round of applause for the Soldiers
around the world -- you’re the true
heroes.”
Hallums said she attends every
MWR event.
“They’re all great, because it
means that someone thought of us,”
she said. “That they are willing to take
that long flight and make the sacrifice
to come entertain us means a lot.”
The Soldiers said they appreciated
the fact that the concert was free, too.
“I would never have gotten to see
these guys if I wasn’t in the Army,”
Hallums said, “because I wouldn’t
have bought a ticket. I know these
guys make good money performing
in the states, but they still came here
and did it.”
“I really felt like coming out to SPC. STEPHANIE PEARSON
perform for the Soldiers,” Andrew Comedian Tommy Davidson performs for troops at Camp Casey’s Primo’s Club March 4.
Davidson was part of the original cast of the television show “In Living Color,” and has been in
See Comedians
Comedians, Page 8 several movies including “Juwanna Mann” and “Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls.”
Area I Public Affairs
CAMP RED CLOUD — Soldiers, civilians and
family members gathered at Camp Red Cloud Pear
Blossom Cottage March 1 to celebrate the
organization’s 16th anniversary.
Pear Blossom Cottages have been a home-away-
from-home for Area I family members since 1989.
The first Pear Blossom Cottage was the
brainchild of Janice Woodall, wife of Gen. Jack
Woodall, the 2nd Infantry Division commanding
general at the time.
“It’s a place for spouses to come while their
husbands are at work,” said Natalia Lyons, manager
of the Camp Red Cloud PBC. “It’s very
comfortable.”
Today, the cottages offer more than just a facility
for family members to cook, do laundry and bathe.
They also work closely with Army Community
Service to provide second-language, family-
advocacy and Army Family Team Building classes
to family members, hold birthday celebrations and
baby showers, and host a community outreach
luncheon every third Thursday. They also have a
playroom for children and Internet services for their
members.
There are 52 families registered with the CRC
Cottage, Lyons said. Pear Blossom Cottages are
SPC. STEPHANIE PEARSON
also located at camps Stanley and Casey. For
information, contact your local PBC or ACS.
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More Money!

DAVID MCNALLY
Sgt. Christopher Frye, Company D, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, uses the newest
AD
Camp Stanley automated teller machine Tuesday. Camp Stanley now has three ATMs. The
other two are located at the Community Bank and at Reggie’s. This machine was paid for by
the Community Bank, however U.S. Army Garrison, Camp Red Cloud paid about $3,000 in
installation costs. “It took a long time to get the communications issues taken care of,” said
Steve Saxby, Camp Stanley deputy installation coordinator. The new ATM is located adjacent
to the Camp Stanley Food Court.

Norah
“It alleviates the pressure of trying
to figure out how to get there through
public transportation,” she said.
“Although I know how to get to the
COEX Mall via subway, it was much
more relaxing to travel on the bus.”
Private 1st Class Cindy Torres,
Headquarters and Headquarters Battery,
Division Artillery, agreed.
“It was much quicker on the bus, and
definitely easier than trying to get there
on my own,” she said.
Soldiers encouraged others to take
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from Page 5
trips. They offer transportation, it’s
easy, it’s affordable and you have people
to go with.”
The next concert the garrison is
promoting is the Avril Lavigne show
March 23. Huber said he hopes many
Soldiers attend.
“It’s a good opportunity for Soldiers
to participate,” he said, “because it allows
them to get off post, see places they
maybe wouldn’t have seen, interact with
the locals and get a cultural experience to
take home and share with their friends

advantage of future trips offered through
the garrison.
“These events offer Soldiers, civilians
and family members a chance to
experience Korea and have unforgettable
memories,” Picard said. “I was very
pleased with this trip and will definitely
consider attending more in the future.”
Torres agreed, saying, “I think
people should take advantage of these
HERE
and families.”
The Norah Jones concert was
definitely something Picard and Torres
said they won’t forget.
”I just think it’s cool to be able to say
I saw Norah Jones in Korea,” Torres
offered.
“This concert will always be one of
the highlights of my tour,” Picard said.
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confidence in their skill sets and
responsibility, Tanner said.
“We have to ensure they follow
correct procedures, demonstrate
sanitation and portion control,” said
Sgt. 1st Class Neil St. Helen, 702nd
MSB. “It is important for them to follow
standards so the product can go out
safely to the troops.”
St. Helen said noncommissioned
officers must teach, train and mentor.
As the evaluation drew to a close,
the team felt proud and more confident
with their cooking skills, Jones said.
For the Soldiers, being evaluated by
DFAC managers was an opportunity for
them to shine, Jones said.
“It felt good to be evaluated by them,”
he said. “They can actually see how
much knowledge and talent we have.”
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said. “It wasn’t about the money; it
was to show the Soldiers some love.
It means more to me -- and besides,
they love my jokes.”
In between shows, the comedians
got the chance to see a little bit of
Korea. They even incorporated some
of their experiences into the show,
joking about their Itaewon shopping
trip.
“It’s been wonderful,” Davidson
said. “Under the circumstances these
Soldiers all have to go through being
here, they’ve been great. They have a
lot of spirit.”
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keepin’ it
legal
Capt. Joon K. Hong
Filing a lawsuit in
small claims court
YONGSAN — You want to file
a lawsuit because Mr. Jones broke
his promise. He verbally promised
to paint your house located in
California using green paint, but
instead he painted your house red.
I n o t h e r w o r d s , M r. J o n e s
breached his contract with you.
After doing some math, you
realize that removing the paint and
repainting the house will cost
about $2,000. You wait three years
before you decide to sue him.
When you file your lawsuit in the
small claims court, the court
t h r o w s i t o u t . Yo u t h i n k t o
yourself, “If I had only known my
rights earlier, I could have sued
Mr. Jones successfully.”
Filing deadlines are just one issue
that must be addressed when
considering filing a suit in small
claims court. This article discusses
the functions of a civilian small
claims court, and the basic
procedures required to file a
lawsuit in a small claims court in
the United States and in Korea.
What is small claims court?
A small claims court is a place
where you could obtain judicial
relief quickly and inexpensively. It
is exactly what you see on
television (i.e. Judge Judy).
In the scenario above, you are
the plaintiff since you are suing
Mr. Jones.
Mr. Jones is the defendant.
Keep in mind that different
states have different rules and
laws, and thus, it is important to
obtain specific information about
the state in which you decide to
file your lawsuit.
What do you need?
! First, you need a valid civil
claim. The defendant must have
wronged you in some way.
For example, Mr. Jones could
have injured you physically or he
could have broken his contract
with you.
! Second, your claim must be
under a certain dollar amount. In
California, the claim cannot be
more than $5,000, whereas in
Georgia, the claim cannot be more
than $15,000.
! Third, you must file your
claim within a certain time frame
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KATUSA Soldiers, programs bridge
cultural gap between ROK/US
By Alex Harrington
Area II Public Affairs Office
YONGSAN — Anti-American
feeling in South Korea is at a record
high and shows no signs of abating,
according to a RAND corporation
report.
In the wake of the high anti-
American perception, there are
individuals and groups who
continually strive to educate both
Koreans and Americans about each
other’s cultures and build positive
relations between the two countries
who have been allies for nearly 60
years.
Korean Augmentation to the
United States Army Soldiers
COURTESY PHOTO
For more than six years, Staff Cpl. Nam Gung Min, a KATUSA Soldier, and Master Sgt.D.J. Sampson, both of 1st Signal
Sgt. Richard Norris, automation Brigade, inspect files together in preparation of the Exeval.
specialist for 1st Signal Brigade, has
worked with Korean Augmentation KATUSA program is to improve the also serve an important role as a
to the United States Army Soldiers, R e p u b l i c o f K o r e a a n d U . S . b r i d g e b e t w e e n t h e U . S . A r m y
and has gained a deeper Soldiers and Korean nationals.
appreciation for the young According to Soldiers Online,
Korean men who serve the “KATUSA Soldiers “Many U.S. Soldiers experience
Republic of Korea Army. exhibit far greater worth Korean culture first hand through
The history of the their relationship with KATUSA
K AT U S A p r o g r a m b e g a n than most people realize, Soldiers, and many visit KATUSA
nearly 55 years ago to by introducing to me the friends in their homes and meet
support the U.S. Army various facets of Korean their families.”
during the Korean War. The “I quickly learned the value of
primary purpose then was to culture.” KATUSA Soldiers when I started
supplement the shortage of —Staff Sgt. Richard Norris working with them during my first
U.S. Soldiers on the tour here in South Korea,” said
battlefield. combined force to maintain peace
To d a y, t h e m a j o r r o l e o f t h e on the peninsula. However, they See KATUSA
KATUSA, Page 10
Miss SAHS pageant
Miss JROTC,
Jane Chai, plays
her saxophone
during the talent
portion of the Miss
Seoul American
High School
beauty pageant
held March 4.
PHOTOS BY SHIRLY CHASE
A student of Seoul American High school, Miss Band, Christina Gleaves,
dances with her fellow contestants and escorts.
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Commander’s Hotline
Area II residents who have questions or comments
for the Area II commander can voice them by e-
mailing areaiitownhall@korea.army.mil or by calling
738-5017.
A W alk For FFallen
Walk allen Heroes
A 7 km walk or run will be held 9 a.m. April 2 at
Seoul American High School. All proceeds from
the student-driven event will be donated to a special
scholarship fund for children of American military
and civilian casualties of the conflicts in Iraq and
Afghanistan. For information, e-mail
Walkathon42@hotmail.com.
Korea Theater
Support Center
A Korea theater support center is now available. Dial
8324 for e-mail problems, GCCS-A trouble and
Internet issues. It is not necessary to dial any prefix.
International Internship
Program
The United States Department of Agriculture, Foreign
Agricultural Service’s international internship program,
provides college students the opportunity to live and
work in a paid internship at an American embassy
overseas. For information, e-mail
lgorman@ars.usda.gov or log on to www.fas.usda.gov.
Passover Seders in Seoul
Two Seders will be held 8 p.m. April 23 – 24 at the
Religious Retreat Center. Reservation is required.
For reservation or information, e-mail
sanlando@yahoo.com or oxmanb@korea.army.mil
Seoul Hot Jobs
The Army Community Services Employment
Readiness program provides job listings for the
Yongsan area and Korea-wide. The program also
assists with resume writing and computers are
available for job searches. Appointments are
preferred. For information, call 738-8977.
AMEDD Direct
Commissioning
Opportunities Available
Commissioning opportunities are available for those
who possess a health care degree in fields such as
nursing, pharmacy, optometry, podiatry,
environmental science, laboratory science,
preventive medicine or behavior science. There is
financial assistance for individuals who are interested
in attending medical, dental, veterinary or
optometry school. For information, call 736-8102.
The Newcomer’s
Orientation
The orientation is designed to give servicemembers,
civilian employees and their adult family members
an introduction to Korean history, culture and
traditions. Additionally, participants will receive
important information regarding Yongsan and the
military community.
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross offers a variety of classes to
include a baby-sitting course. For information, call
738-3670.
Women ’s Histor y Month
omen’s
Commemoration Ceremony
Area II Women’s History Month Commemoration
Ceremony will be held 11: 30 a.m. – 1 p.m. March
30 at the Multi-Purpose Training Facility. For
information, call 738-5950/5900.
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293rd Signal Company
honors departed Soldier
By Sgt. Don Smith
1st Signal Brigade Pubilc Affairs
YONGSAN — Members of the 1st
Signal Brigade said goodbye to one of
their own during a memorial ceremony
Feb. 19.
The ceremony honored the memory
of Sgt. Kenneth L. Kelly, a unit supply
specialist with the 293rd Signal Company,
36th Signal Battalion. The 26-year-old
from Goldsboro, N.C., died Feb. 5.
In addition to his assignment with the
293rd, Kelly served in Bosnia and
Operation Iraqi Freedom with elements
of the 4th Aviation Brigade, Hunter Army
Airfield, Ga. Kelly is survived by his
mother Barbara Kelly and son Tristan,
BY PFC. HWANG, DONG-HYUN
age 9. A memorial ceremony was held to honor Sgt. Kenneth L. Kelly, a unit supply specialist with 293rd
Signal Company, 36th Signal Battalion, at the Camp Carroll Chapel, Feb. 19. Kelly was killed at
E-mail Donald.Smith123@Korea.army.mil Camp Carroll Feb. 5.
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Norris, a father of two stationed here at Yongsan. “In my
opinion, KATUSA Soldiers exhibit far greater worth than
most people realize, by introducing to me the various facets
of Korean culture.”
Norris added, “I have been very blessed to meet so many
awesome KATUSA Soldiers. Everyday I learn something
about Korean culture from KATUSA Soldiers. They are truly
a bridge between western and eastern cultures.”
A former 1st Signal Brigade KATUSA Soldier, Lee Joo
Sang, enjoyed taking U.S. Soldiers to various points of
interest in and around Seoul to teach about Korea’s culture
and traditions.
“The focus of my trips was breaking the wall between
BY ALEX HARRINGTON
Koreans and Americans,” said Lee. “We overcame cultural
Trying to stay cool in the summer heat, Lee, Mi Sun shields both her and
differences as we talk and travel together. It was a great
Heather Applegate from the sun, during a Saturday tour where Koreans
chance for both Koreans and U.S Soldiers to interact with
each other on a more personal level.” and Americans come together to learn about each other’s culture.
Lee introduced Americans to many great places in Korea,
like Chang Dok palace, Insadong, Kyeong Bok palace and
Jong ro, Kwan Ak Mountain and rafting at Dong river.
Saturday program
For those who do not work with KATUSA Soldiers there
are many other groups who help bridge the gap between
Koreans and Americans.
“Our Saturday tours are built on friendship between
Koreans and Americans to want to spend time together; to
learn each other’s culture and build good neighbor relations,”
said Michael Lee, founder of the Saturday tour program.
The Saturday tour program gives Americans who
recently arrived to Korea a better understanding of Korean’s
culture, a chance to build positive relationships with host
COURTESY PHOTO
nationals, an opportunity to practice Korean language skills
and a chance to familiarize with Seoul’s transit system. 1st Signal Brigade Soldiers including Cpl. Choi Junhyuk, a KATUSA
Soldier and 1st Sgt.Tony Mcclure work out Taebo together at Collier Field
It originated in 2002 through the efforts of Lee, a 16-
year volunteer who teaches Korean language classes at the House.
Area Community Services center, who decided to add a outdoor parks and shopping districts.
cultural tour to give the students a chance to practice their “Through this program we learn about Korea and its
Korean language skills and gain a better understanding of history and culture,” said Chief Warrant Officer Teddy
Korean culture. Datuin, a senior electronic systems maintenance officer,
Some of the volunteers that help with the Saturday tour 1st Signal Brigade, and a regular volunteer with the program.
program are from Kookmin University, located in Seoul. “Mr. Lee and two history professors explain the significance
“This is a great opportunity for our Korean students to help of each site during the places we visit, giving the participants
build positive relations with the Americans,” said Jong Il-Gyu, a better insight into Korean culture.”
a professor at Kookmin University. “And even some Korean For information about the Saturday Tour program, call
mothers are participating as personal guides for the tour.” DSN 724-8556 or 738-7999.
The program is conducted throughout the Seoul area, (Editor’s Note: This is the first in a three-part series
giving newly arrived Americans a taste of Korean culture concerning the KATUSA program.)
by visiting art and history museums, palaces, temples,
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Local cadet named to Dean's list
Cadet Alexander Chul Kim, son of Jimmy and Judy Kim, was named to the Dean's List at the U. S. Military Academy. To qualify for the Dean's
List, a cadet must maintain a 3.0 grade point average. Kim graduated from Seoul American High School, Seoul, Korea in 2004. He plans to
graduate in 2008 from West Point and be commissioned a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. The mission of the U.S. Military Academy is to
educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character committed to the values of Duty,
Honor, Country; professional growth throughout a career as an officer in the United States Army; and a lifetime of selfless service to the Nation.
(COURTESY PHOTO)

Lawsuit from Page 9

after the injury. In California, a breach of a
verbal contract has to be filed in court no more
than two years after the defendant broke his
promise, whereas in Georgia, the plaintiff must
bring his claim within four years.
In the scenario to being this article, the court
threw out your case because you filed your
claim too late.
After you obtain what you need to file a
lawsuit, you have to file the claim in a small
claims court.
" First, you must know the most appropriate
court in which to file your claim. This depends
on where the defendant lives, or where the
injury occurred.
" Second, you need to fill out the right
forms, draft a complaint and pay the appropriate
minimal fee. Some small claims courts have
Web sites from which you can download these
forms.
" Third, you must serve the defendant. In
other words, you have to give the defendant
notice that you are suing him. A third party
will personally give the defendant this notice
by sending him the complaint.
After completing the following procedures
above, you wait until the court sets a date to
hear your case. You might have to wait a little
over a month after filing your claim.
Korean small claims court is similar with
some exceptions. For example, a plaintiff in
Korea can sue for up to $20,000. Also, a judge
does not have to hear your case in person.
Instead, the judge can make written
recommendations based on the information
plaintiff provided at the time he filed the lawsuit.
The defendant has two weeks to respond or
else the recommendation becomes final.
(Editor ’s Note: This article is intended to
educate briefly on the process of filing a lawsuit
in a small claims court in the civilian world.
It is not meant to be comprehensive. It
should not be used as a substitute for thorough
research of each state’s laws and consulting with
legal advisors.
If you have any questions as to whether you
have a valid civil claim or the procedures
involved in filing a claim, please contact the
Legal Assistance Office at 738-6841. The office
is located at Yongsan South Post, Building
4329.)
E-mail Joon.hong@korea.army.mil

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Community Renaissance Assembly kicks off walkathon

News
Spirit W arrior 2005
Warrior
Spirit Warrior 2005, “A Warrior’s Truth” will be held April 29-
30 at South Post Chapel. Free Lodging is available for attendees
traveling to Area II. For information, call 738-4043/723-8716
or e-mail grandinj@korea.army.mil

Get A Scholarship
DoDDS High School seniors are eligible for a scholarship
awarded by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Scholarship
awarding is based on application, written essay, transcript and
letter of recommendation. The application deadline is Monday.
For information, call 736-7558.

Mustard Seed Registration

Mustard Seed Christian Preschool 2005-2006 registration starts
Tuesday. The registration is available for 3 -year-olds on Tuesday
and Thursday, for 4-year-olds on Monday and Wednesday. For
information, call 738-8503.
BY CPL. PARK YUNG-KWI
Above: As Part of Renaissance Assembly, students
A W alk for FFallen
Walk allen Heroes
perform a skit from the popular video game, “Mario
A 7Km walk or run around Yongsan will be held 9 a.m. April 2 in
Brothers.”
Seoul American High School. For information, e-mail
At Left: Students from Seoul American High School,
Walkathon42@hotmail.com.
Anthony Henderson(left) and Min Cho(right), get the
crowd pumped up in the auditorium during the dance
Passover Seders in Seoul
mix. The Renaissance Assembly was a kick-off for
Two Seders will be held 8 p.m. April 23–24 at the Religious Retreat
the walkathon and honored Students of the Quarter
Center. Reservation is required. For reservation or information, e-
and Teachers of the Quarter.
mail sanlando@yahoo.com or oxmanb@korea.army.mil

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Local pack celebrates 75 years of Scouting
By Marc Garduno
YONGSAN - On a typically chilly, late February
evening last Saturday the Cub Scouts of Pack 89
celebrated the Diamond Anniversary of Cub
Scouting in America. On this day, Cub Scouts and
their families attended the Annual Blue and Gold
Banquet on the Mezzanine of the Dragon Hill Lodge.
The celebration not only marked the anniversary,
but also culminated each Cub Scout’s six-month
endeavor to obtain the next rank as he journeys
through the scouting experience. To reach this
point, each Scout must accomplish several
requirements that center on character development,
citizenship, spiritual growth, outdoorsmanship,
physical fitness and family understanding.
The evening started with Bear Den 10 conducting
an opening flag ceremony, went on to include
remarks from Cubmaster Ricky Corbin, songs,
entertainment and finally presentation of the awards.
There was even a special appearance by members
of the local Order of the Arrow lodge, dressed in
their Indian regalia, to help celebrate this historic
milestone. The evening ended with a closing
ceremony performed by the Webelos of Den 10.
Cub Scouts is year-round, family-oriented part
of the Boy Scouts of America and is open to all
boys from first through fifth grade. When asked
what he most desired for his son to learn from
scouting, Dr. Ned Stoll, Pack 89 Committee
chairman said, “To have fun and feel good about
himself as a boy growing up in a world filled with
tremendous challenges and opportunities, and
knowing that his parents and scouting family are
behind him, providing him support and
encouragement along the way.”
Stoll went on to say he was impressed with the
great turnout for the Pack 89 Blue and Gold Banquet
which this year celebrates the 75th year of Cub
Scouting. “We had more than 90 percent of the
Pack in attendance, an indication of the type of
family support we’ve been receiving from parents
this year,” he said.
Pack 89 is the largest Cub Scout Pack in the
Far East Council, which includes packs in Korea,
Japan, the Philippines, Thailand and .
“It takes a large number of volunteers to make
everything work properly and provide the type of
programs that boys enjoy, making them want to
keep coming back again and again,” Stoll said.
Working their way up ...
The following Scouts advanced during the Blue and Gold Banquet:
T iger Badge
Matthew Arnold, Foster Browning, Derek Clark ,Simeone Davis, Ethan
Hughey and Ian Waterbury
Wolf Badge: Luke Castle, Casey Flint, Aaron Garduno, Cody Morris,
Thomas Rounds, Alexander Slaven, Daniel Vanest, John Carlos Wichgers,
Grayson Dutton, Zachary Goshorn, Mikey Hardin, Scott Howard, Frank
Leavitt and Alex Meyer
Bear Badge
James Kidd, Colt Morris, Nicholas Ahlers, Adam Stedry, William Beal,
Sean Cox, John Stoll, James Allgood, McKenzie Dougherty, Elliot
Koshi and Connor Martin
Webelos Badge
Conor Dougherty, Marc Garduno, Andrew Greenwood,
Falemalma Mapuoletuli, Luke Resko, Daniel Rounds, Chris Scotto,
Cameron Waterbury, Chris Wichgers, Wyatt Castle, Bill McCormack,
Caleb Doyon, Steve Lycan, Jacob Rieger, Samuel Ring, Andrew
Applegate and Maurice Campbell
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Suggestion Program
Enhances Quality of Life,
Mission Readiness
By John Di Genio
IMA KORO Plans Division
How many times have you had an idea that could make
your job a lot easier, a little safer and more economical and
effective? If a brainstorm suddenly hits, why not submit a
suggestion?
The Army Suggestion Program is a key tool that can be used
to enhance well-being initiatives, nurture an environment receptive
to quality-driven customer service and improve operations during
armistice and mobilization. If adopted, the “suggester” could be
eligible to receive a cash award. The ASP is an incentive program
that captures and implements the good ideas of military members
and civilians. The program challenges our workforce to look for
new ways to meet the many challenges of the new century – and
beyond – while enhancing operational effectiveness and the existing
quality of life.
Submitting a suggestion is now easier than ever. The
proponent of the Army Suggestion Program, the vice director
of the Army Staff, Strategic Management and Innovations
Branch, has created a web-enabled system that provides
greater ease of submitting suggestions and quick turnarounds
for the staffing of suggestions. The Web site is accessible
through Army Knowledge Online at https://
armysuggestions.army.mil.
A suggestion presents a solution to a problem, offers a
benefit to the government, eliminates redundancies, increases
productivity, improves safety, working conditions and morale.
Creativity and thinking “out of the box” are essential elements
to preparing a worthwhile suggestion. The best suggestions
come from the employees who regularly perform a specific
task or function; they can readily point out obsolete practices,
duplication of efforts, unsafe working conditions, or other
inefficient and ineffective methods and procedures.
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In Good
Elektra PG-13 Elektra PG-13 Constantine R Constantine R Racing Racing Company
Stripes PG Stripes PG PG-13
Fat Albert Fat Albert Ocean’s No Show White Noise Closer R Constantine R
PG PG Twelve PG-13 PG-13

Woman Thou No Show No Show

Elektra PG-13 Hitch PG-13 Hitch PG-13 No Show
Art Loosed R

Constantine R Constantine R Constantine R Elektra PG-13 Elektra PG-13 Assault on Assault on

Precinct 13 R Precinct 13 R

Hitch PG-13 White Noise Closer R No Show No Show No Show No Show

PG-13
In Good In Good
Racing Racing Coach Carter
Constantine R Company Constantine R Company
Stripes PG Stripes PG PG-13
PG-13 PG-13
Assault on Assault on Elektra PG-13 No Show Elektra PG-13 Racing Racing
Precinct 13 R Precinct 13 R Stripes PG Stripes PG

The Life Aquatic
Internationally famous
oceanographer Steve
Zissou and his crew, Team
Zissou, set sail on an
expedition to hunt down the
mysterious, elusive,
possibly non-existant
Jaguar Shark that killed
Zissou’s partner during
the documentary filming of
their latest adventure. They
face overwhelming
complications including
pirates, kidnapping and
bankruptcy.
White Noise
People have always
searched for a way to
communicate with the
other side -- driven to find
a way to connect with loved
ones who have passed
on. Jonathan Rivers,
distraught after the
mysterious death of his
wife, is contacted by a
man who claims to be
receiving messages from
her through something he
calls electronic voice
phenomena, or the “white
noise” most of us hear
when we flip through the
radio dial.
Hitch -- Most men have
difficulty finding love because
it’s hard to be yourself. That’s
where Alex “Hitch” Hitchens
comes in. Alex is a “date
doctor” who claims to be
able to find customers their
perfect romantic match in
three dates or less. Sara,
meanwhile, is a gossip
reporter for a daily tabloid
who decides to write an
expose on Hitch’s methods.
Sara soon finds her
professional life and personal
life on a collision course as
she finds herself falling for
Alex while investigating his
claim.
Elektra -- When Elektra
is released from the
hospital after a near-death
experience, she becomes
an assassin trained by a
crew of killers known as The
Order of the Hand. Their
leader, Kirigi, sends Elektra
on a mission to kill Mark
Miller and his young
daughter, Abby. Soon,
however, Elektra befriends
her would-be victims and
defends them both from
Kirigi’s ninja assassins. But
standing up to the Order
sentences her to death.
C o n s t a n t i n e
-- Based on the DC-
Vertigo comic book
“Hellblazer,” Renegade
occultist John Constantine
has literally been to hell and
back. He teams up with
skeptical policewoman
Angela Dodson to solve the
mysterious suicide of her
twin sister. Their
investigation takes them
through the world of
demons and angels that
exists just beneath the
landscape of contemporary
Los Angeles.
Fat Albert -- Fat
Albert and the Cosby Kids
come to life and step out
of their animated, inner-
city Philadelphia, cartoon
world. Literally. The crew
steps out of a TV one day
and into modern-day
America, where they
discover pop-top cans,
shopping malls, rap and
girls, girls, girls.

Are We There No Show Are We There Closer R No Show No Show No Show

Yet? PG Yet? PG

Man of the Man of the Man of the Closer R Closer R Assault on Assault on
House PG-13 House PG-13 House PG-13 Precinct 13 R Precinct 13 R

Constantine R White Noise White Noise Racing Racing No Show Man of the
PG-13 PG-13 Stripes PG Stripes PG House PG-13

Elektra PG-13 Elektra PG-13 Racing Racing No Show Man of the Coach Carter
Stripes PG Stripes PG House PG-13 PG-13

Man of the Man of the Man of the Elektra PG-13 Elektra PG-13 Elektra PG-13 Elektra PG-13
House PG-13 House PG-13 House PG-13
Man of the Racing Racing National National National National
House PG-13 Stripes PG Stripes PG Treasure R Treasure R Treasure R Treasure R

Flight of the Racing Racing Coach Carter Coach Carter Coach Carter Coach Carter
Phoenix PG-13 Stripes PG Stripes PG PG-13 PG-13 PG-13 PG-13
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Coming face-to-face with one’s character
By Chaplain (Capt.) Chris Thereault
3-6 Cav. Squadron, Camp Humphreys
Picture nine ladies coming into a restaurant where
a man was waiting tables. Everyone congratulated
him for getting the table full of beautiful women. By
the time the dinner was over, the women had invited
him to a party. The other servers pressured him to
go, saying he was crazy to decline.
This man was a devout married Christian. Would
he be able to resist the temptation and peer pressure?
It was a defining moment — face to face with one’s
character.
Over time, dripping water can wear a hole in a
rock. The drops redefine that rock with every splash.
Likewise, our decisions define our character. When
we make decisions that are contrary to our values,
we slowly redefine our values. A girl who steals begins
to justify it saying, “I am stealing from people who
Chaplain
already have a lot.” A newly married man begins to
work longer hours, and tells his wife that “the job
requires it.” It is easy to begin to excuse our decisions
and actions without realizing that we are redefining
our character.
A key to preventing this is to make decisions based
upon our value system rather than circumstances or
our negative (evil) desires. In order for this to work,
we need to build and maintain our value system so
that it is more important than the circumstances and/
or our own evil desires.
There are two ways we can build and maintain
our value system. First, we should be faithful to the
practices of our faith. It makes no sense to claim to
be Christian, Jew, or Muslim and not live according
to their relevant creeds. The more we drift from
participating in the practices of our faith, the more
our character will be redefined according to factors
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other than our faith’s heritage. Secondly, we should
maintain our closest relationships with those who share
a similar value system. The result is positive peer
pressure. For example, if our friends place a high value
on families, we will most likely adhere to this value.
The server in this story declined the invitation
of those young ladies and proceeded to share with
them that it was against the teachings of his
Christian faith to participate in the drugs,
drunkenness, or sexual impurity that was implicit
in the invitation. As it turned out, those ladies were
all part of a Christian college group. His defining
moment became their defining moment as they came
face-to-face with their character.
Ready or not, we meet our character face-to-face
in these defining moments. May God bless you with
the wisdom and strength we all need in these defining
moments as we seek to glorify God with our character.

Area III W orship Services

Worship
Protestant Gospel Sunday 1 p.m. Freedom Chapel Mass Sunday 1 p.m. Suwon Air Base
Lutheran Sunday 8 a.m. Freedom Chapel Later-day Saints 4 p.m. Freedom Chapel Mass 4 p.m. Camp Long
Collective 10 a.m. Suwon Air Base Contemporary 6 p.m. Freedom Chapel Mass 5:!5 p.m. Camp Eagle
10:30 a.m. Camp Eagle Korean 7 p.m. Camp Long Area III Chaplains
Collective 10:30 a.m. Zoeckler Chapel Catholic Chaplain (Maj.) Matthew Ahn
ahnm@korea.army.mil 753-7274
Collective 11 a.m. Freedom Chapel Mass Daily 11:45 a.m. Freedom Chapel
For information on Easter services or other religious activities
12:30 p.m. Camp Long Mass Sunday 9:30 a.m. Freedom Chapel in the individual areas, contact the installation chaplains office

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Lotte World offers world of fun, adventure
World
By Pvt. Park Jin-woo
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN — Lotte World, which is
located in the heart of Seoul, has a diverse
variety of things to do ranging from theme
parks to shopping and overnight hotel
accommodations. Lotte World is the only
place in Korea where people will find
indoor and outdoor theme parks,
restaurants, leisurely activities, tourism,
shopping and accommodations all in one
central location.
“With over 40 rides and 70 different
performances and concerts at both the
indoor and outdoor theme parks, along
with a folk museum, sports center,
department store, duty free shop,
shopping mall, discount store and a hotel,
it is the world’s largest indoor facility of
its kind.” said Kim Sang-sook, assistant
manager of the sales promotion and
publicity team.
Lotte World was constructed in Jamsil
July 12, 1989, occupying 138,000 square
yards with a cost of $1 billion,
representing a new concept as a small city
inside a city, providing a one-stop solution
for leisure and overnight
accommodations.
Lotte World Adventures
The theme park consists of both indoor
and outdoor facilities. The indoor part of
the theme park was recorded in the
Guinness Book of Records as the world’s
largest indoor theme park.
As the worlds largest and the nation’s
first indoor theme park, it is equipped with
more than 20 rides and attractions.
The outdoor part of the theme park,
Magic Island, is accessible from the
indoor park. It is an island built on
Soekchon Lake, the largest artificial lake
in Seoul, built on a catering to youth. This
is the area where the main thrill rides such
as the Gyro Swing and Gyro Drop are
operated. In addition there are food and
souvenir shops suitable for the younger
generation.
The Atlantis Adventure, Lotte World
Adventure’s latest ride, is proving to be a
new sensation among the visitors.
“Lotte World’s newly opened Atlantis
Adventure is a new concept ride, created
to satisfy the ever growing requests of
more hand-sweating, spine-tingling rides.”
said Kim.
It is a combination of roller coaster,
water log ride, jet skiing and a ride-and-
see attractions.
Lotty and Lorry, Lotte World’s two mascots,
wave to the visitors during the parade.
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PHOTOS BY PVT. PARK JIN-WOO
The Circus Tarzan is one of the major performances held at the Adventure. It has a variety of acrobatics, dance and music.
“This is the fifth time I have come to
Lotte World Adventures, but I still have a
great time every time I come here.” said
Kim Mi-Jung, a college student.
“Especially since they continue adding
new rides, and the latest one, Atlantis
Adventure, is especially fun. Unlike other
thrill rides where you wait in line for half
an hour and it ends in a minute or so, this
ride seems to last longer and the line is
comparatively short compared to other
rides,” added Kim
As the main enticement and center of
Lotte World, the Adventure offers rides
and performances daily from 9:30 a.m. -
11:00 p.m.
Since Adventure is indoors it remains
unaffected by rain or snow, the cold the Gyro Swing, one of the theme park’s major rides, is about to thrill riders.
winter or the hot summer, making it a current day Korea. It consists of easy to bowling alleys and the shooting range are
joyful place to have fun in any kind of understand model displays with detailed also rising as popular attractions.
weather. explanations in English. Lotte World Shopping Mall
The Adventure houses the most classic In the area of 13,800 square yards are At Lotte World it is possible to have
but still loved rides such as the Viking, the Historical Exhibition Hall, Miniature any choice of shopping from duty-free
Water Log Ride, and the Roller Coaster. Village, Performance Hall and Traditional shops and discount stores to top-class
There are also many attractions such as Market Place. Replicas of the castles and department stores. The shopping mall
the Fantastic Odyssey, a dazzling show market places allow easy understanding of includes fashion streets, traditional
of fire and water, the 3-D theater, Imax traditional cultures with fun. markets and a food court with a variety
Simulator and the Magic Theater for the It is also possible to try kite making, of food. Also, for those who do not feel
kids. pottery and learn traditional Korean dances up for those stomach churning rides at
People enjoy as many performances at the market place, Jeoja Geori. Various the adventure, they can still have fun at
as possible of the 70 performances held Korean foods and drinks such as tolsot the five multiplex theaters, the Sejong
each day. bibimbab, kalbi and makguli are all popular bookstore and enjoy some of the family
The performance currently playing at menus at the market place. restaurants such as TGI Friday, Sizzler
the garden stage theater is the Circus The Lotte World Folk Museum is Steak House and Marche.
Tarzan. connected directly to the Lotte World Transportation: How to get there
“It is a remarkable variety circus of Adventures so the admission is free if one Lotte World is located at Jamsil station
music, dance, juggling and acrobatics. has already entered Lotte World. on subway lines two and eight. From
With a preparation period of a year and Lotte World Sports Samgakji, take line six to Sindang and
an investment of 100 million won, the Lotte World offers various sports transfer to line two, the green line. Take
Circus Tarzan is a show for both kids facilities and recreational activities. Built a short walk from line six to line two,
and adults to enjoy.” said Kim. The show under a transparent glass dome roof, the and then go down the right stairway to
plays daily at 12:30, 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. swimming pool has natural sunshine take the train heading to Wangsimli. It
on the garden stage located at the indoor lighting coming into the pool and features takes twenty minutes from Sindang to
theme park. There is no show Mondays. a 100-meter long water slide, a huge leisure Jamsil. After getting off follow the signs
Lotte World Folk Museum pool, a kid’s pool and a scuba diving pool. to Lotte World.
The Lotte World Folk museum gives Lotte World also has a 620-pyong ice rink
an overview of the half million years of where people can enjoy ice shows and
history from the prehistoric periods to exciting ice skating. The newly renovated E-mail ParkJW@korea.army.mil
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JBL In W arrior Countr y
Warrior
Morale, Welfare and Recreation presents a new
entertainment, JBL, in March. JBL will perform a
variety of musical styles at Camp Nimble’s Jackie
B’s Club 8 p.m. Saturday. For information on MWR
entertainment scheduling, call 732-6819.
Arts and Craf ts Contest
Crafts
The 8th U.S. Army Arts and Crafts Contest is now
seeking submissions. There will be categories for
both novice and experienced craftsmen in events
such as ceramics, wood, fibers and textiles, glass,
metals and jewelry, drawings, prints, water-based
painting, oil-based painting, mixed media-2D, and
mixed media - 3-D.
All Morale, Welfare and Recreation patrons,
including active-duty servicemembers, family
members, Reserve Soldiers, retirees, contractors
and Department of Defense civilians who are
authorized to use Army recreation facilities may enter
the contest,. Korean Aumentation to the U.S. Army
Soldiers may enter local and Korea Region Office-
level competitions at the discretion of the local
commander. Deadline for submitting entries is April
29. Send entries to Yongsan Arts and Crafts Center,
Bldg. 4106 on South Post. For information, call
723-8510.
Sunday Bowling
Tournament
Visit and enjoy the Sunday Bowling Tournament, 1
p.m. every Sunday at Camp Red Cloud Bowling Center.
The tournament will be a combination of Handicap,
Scratch, 9-Pin No-Tap and 3–6–9. Also stay late to
enjoy X-Treme Bowling from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
P ool TTournament
ournament
Camp Red Cloud Community Activity Center is
hosting a pool tournament at 11 a.m. every Sunday.
The winner will receive a coupon for dinner at
Mitchell’s. For information, call 732-6246.
10-Cent Wings
Ten-cent Chicken Wing Night (with purchase of a
drink) is available at Camp Casey Primo’s Express
and Golf Course Club at 5 p.m. every Friday. For
information, call the Camp Casey area club manager
at 730-4334.
Customer Feedback Contest
Area I MWR has a unique customer feedback
mechanism called Orange Customer Comment
Card. Comment Cards are available at any MWR
facility in Area I. Right now MWR is conducting a
contest involving the Orange Customer Comment
Card. Complete a Comment Card with your personal
contact information on it. Drop it off at any U.S.
mailbox. At the end of each month three names
will be announced to receive a coupon for lunch,
dinner or services at any Area I MWR Club, Bowling
Center or Golf Course. For information about the
contest, call 732- 6274.
Submitting to MWC
To have an event highlighted in The Morning Calm
Weekly, send event information to
MorningCalmWeekly@korea.army.mil.
The Morning Calm Weekly
Area III ‘egg-cited’
about Eggstravaganza
By Mike Mooney
Area III MWR Marketing
CAMP HUMPHREYS – Area III will celebrate its largest
Youth Festival of the year March 26, with the fifth annual
Eggstravaganza.
Eggstravaganza is a multi-functional festival designed to
combine Easter, Month of the Military Child and Area III’s
own “Salute to Kids,” explained Director of Community
Activities Dave Watson.
“Before the start of Eggstravaganza, we had Youth Services
doing an egg hunt, and both Youth Services and Army
Community Services doing its Month of the Military Child
activities,” Watson said. “They were held at all different times
and at different places. So we decided to package them
together and create our own ‘youth festival’ and turn the
small things into something big.”
And Eggstravaganza has been big since its start. “I
remember feeling like Gen. George Armstrong Custer at the
Little Big Horn with our first Eggstravaganza, wondering
where all those kids came from,” Watson laughed. “And it’s
been the same every year. Last year, we gave away 500 T-
shirts to kids age 12 and below. That’s not bad for a non-
command-sponsored area where we only have 200 command-
sponsored youngsters age 11 and below and another 200 non- COURTESY PHOTO
A young egg hunter fills her basket at the 2004 edition of Area III’s
command-sponsored children in the same age group.
Eggstravaganza. This year the event will be March 26 at Camp
“Of course, we also open Eggstravaganza to the children
Humphreys’ Soldier’s Park.
and grandchildren of our loyal Korean employees,” he added.
This year’s Eggstravaganza starts at 10 a.m. with the – stuffed animals will be awarded to Korean youngsters who
12,000 Egg Grab. find the Golden Eggs.
“Rather than having an Egg Hunt, where kids trample each Following the Egg Grab, the action moves to one of the two
other in a race to find the eggs, we created three 10-yard Soldier’s Park softball fields for the Junior Olympics – an event
‘seas of eggs’ on the Soldier’s Park football field,” Watson originally created to celebrate Month of the Military Child.
said. “We advertise 10,000 stuffed eggs. In reality, that number Children stay within their age group and compete in such
includes candies, toys, stuffed animals and stationary stuffed diverse activities as sack races, relays, egg races, diaper crawls
eggs, Bunny Bubbles, plastic egg plates and cups, yo-yo eggs and more. Army Community Service and Youth Services
and other toys.” combine to run the Junior Olympics.
The 10-yard stripes are divided into three age groups: 0-3, The final stop on the day’s festivities is the Youth Festival,
4-6 and 7 and above. Kids surround the eggs and, once the held on the second Soldier’s Park softball field.
Easter Bunny signals the start, walk forward and start filling “This is our own version of Korea’s Children’s Day,”
their bags. Watson said. “We have all the blow-up games, the costume
To ensure all children get their share of eggs, Watson said characters, Project Identikit with the MPs, the Fire Department
organizers will provide bags. “We will supply the bags and and Sparky the Firedog, and a clown or two. We also have
limit everyone to one bag per child,” he explained. “Children free food – hot dogs, chips and soda – prepared by the new
will receive their bag and their Eggstravaganza T-shirt as they rolling AAFES Frank’s Franks cart.
enter the Egg Grab area on the football field. Parents will be “That’s the great thing about Eggstravaganza: it has become
allowed to assist children 0-3, but adults and older siblings a major Community Event. We have it organized through our
will be chased out of the area for the older age groups.” special events portion of MWR Marketing, which serves as
Mixed among the stuffed eggs in each age group are overall coordinator. Then we have Youth Services, Army
“Golden Prize Eggs” – three for each group of youngsters. Community Service, Community Recreation, BOSS, the Fire
First prize is worth a $25 gift certificate from AAFES, with Department, the Military Police, the Medical Clinic and dozens
$15 for second place and $10 for third. Since Eggstravaganza of volunteers involved.”
is also open to the children and grandchildren of Korean In case of rain on Saturday, Eggstravaganza moves to 2
employees – who are not allowed access to the Post Exchange p.m. Sunday. “But we won’t cancel unless it’s absolutely
necessary,” Watson said. “It’s too big an event to delay.”
Area III Boxing Smoker seeks experienced, novice pugilists
By Mike Mooney Howell, “and there will always be a large “Everyone is required to wear safety
Area III MWR Marketing number of individuals who have never gear – including headgear. We provide
CAMP HUMPHREYS – Boxers boxed before. That doesn’t matter. You all the equipment – to include shorts and
from throughout Korea who want to test won’t be matched against a bigger, more jerseys. Individuals need to supply their
their moves will get the chance at a experienced opponent. We will endeavor own shoes and enthusiasm,” he said.
Camp Humphreys boxing smoker, to match people as closely as possible.” In addition, all participants are
March 12. “I would especially like to invite required to pass a physical the morning
The Area III Boxing Smoker is open those boxers from areas I and IV, of the smoker. Army medical personnel
to all U.S. and Korean military personnel where there are active boxing teams. check blood pressure and general health
– to include people with or without Come on up and get a feel for the ring before giving the go-ahead for
boxing experience. Civilian employees and the environment. Our Boxing participation. Medical personnel are also
and family members are not allowed to Smokers always draw a full house of at ringside during the entire competition.
participate by Army regulation. enthusiastic fans.” To participate in the Smoker, contact
“Boxers are matched based on their For those unfamiliar with Army the Camp Humphreys Gymnasium at
sex, level of experience and weight,” boxing, Howell pointed out that safety 753-8810/11. Leave your name, weight
explained Area III Sports Director Jim is our number one concern. and level of experience.
March 11, 2005
New commissary opens
By Roger Edwards
Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS – Camp
Humphreys reached a milestone March
3, with the grand opening of the new
$8.3 million base commissary.
Approximately 300 people came for
the grand opening ceremony. They
heard comments by Richard Page,
Defense Commissary Agency West
director, and Area III Commander, Col.
Michael J. Taliento Jr.
Then they went shopping.
Sited next to the more than 50-year-
old building that housed the commissary
until now, the new facility is more than
three times its size. It is cleaner, better
lit and roomier with wider aisles between
shelving and it carries hundreds of new
items the older facility could not.
The former commissary offered
customers 3,688 square feet of sales
area. The new store offers 10,930 square
feet on the sales floor and increases the
number of items stocked from 5,500 to
6,500.
Commissary Hours of Operation
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Pfc. Jerid Hagins, 176th Finance Battalion, selects from the expanded product lines available at
the Camp Humphreys commissary.
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Customers were enthusiastic about
the new facility.
“I think it’s absolutely fantastic,” said
Capt. Angela Greenwald, Headquarters
and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army
Area III Support Activity. “They have
these big, large, fresh strawberrys – I’m
so excited.”
Pfc. Jerid Hagins, 176th Finance
Battalion, said, “This is great. There’s
a lot of stuff that wasn’t here before –
wow – so much more.”
“It was a very good day for all of us,”
said Defense Commissary Agency West
Public Affairs Officer Nancy O’Nell.
“First day sales are usually low because
most people just come by to look.”
Humphreys first day sales exceeded
expectations. Customer count at the
former facility averaged 325 per day.
More than one thousand entered the new
store March 3. The old commissary
averaged $13,500 in sales per day. The
new store hit a mark of $45,724 for its
grand opening, an average of $40.99 per
customer.
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Closed
11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Capt. Angela Greenwald, Headquarters and Headquarters Company U.S. Army Area III Support
11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Activity, is happy with the expanded produce selections at the Camp Humphreys commissary
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. opening day March 3.
Product demonstrators hand out samples of the 1,000 new items the commissary stocks.
ROGER EDWARDS Check out lines back up March 3, opening day for Camp Humphreys new commissary.
Commissary officials counted 1,002 patrons on opening day. The average in the old facility was
325 customers per day.
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Aerobathon
An aerobathon will be held from 9 a.m.-noon
March 19 at the Camp Humphreys gym. The class
will include step and cardio aerobics, and
kickboxing. Personal fitness trainers will be available
to answer questions in English and Hangul and to
help with equipment. For information, call 753-
7657.
American Red Cross Baby-
sitting Class
A baby-sitting certification class will be held for
Camp Humphreys youth and adults at the American
Red Cross Classroom from 5:30 -7:30 p.m. March
22-24. The class includes first aid and childcare
instruction. A $25 fee must be paid in advance.
For information, call 753-7172.
Term IV R egistration
Registration
Term IV College registration will be held Monday
thru March 25 at all Area III education centers. For
information, call Bruce White at 753-8909.
PMO and V ehicle
Vehicle
Registration Hours
New hours for the Area III Provost Marshall Office
and Vehicle Registration are 7:30-noon and 1-3
p.m. Monday-Friday. All clearing for the Provost
Marshall’s Office and Vehicle Registration will be
at Building 544, Room 201 behind the health
clinic. For information, call 753-6609.
Spring Fever Bazaar
The 10th annual Spring Fever Bazaar will be held
from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 19 at Osan American
High School. The event will feature furniture, rugs,
ceramics, clothes, quilts, pottery, fabric and more.
The bazaar is open to all U.S. ID cardholders.
Area III Interactive
Customer Ser vice
Community members can rate Camp Humphreys,
Long or Eagle services and facilities at the Interactive
Customer Service Web site at https://ice.disa.mil.
Simply go to the Web site, click “Pacific” and
then the camp you wish to evaluate. For information,
call 753-8847.
Area III W eb Site
Web
The Area III Web site is now online at http://
area3.korea.army.mil. The site has helpful
information and news for all community members.
For information, call 753-8847.
Area III Online Hometown
News Release
Area III Soldiers and airmen may now submit an
online Hometown News Release form by visiting
http://area3.korea.army.mil. Find the “Quick Links”
section at the right side of the home page and
click “Hometown News Release.” Arrival in Korea,
awards, promotions, reenlistment and participation
in major training exercises are some of the
milestones that can be submitted for a Hometown
News Release, which will be published in a
hometown newspaper. For information, call 753-
8847. Correction
Editor’s Note: Candice Banks was erroneously
identified as Tarita Harris in the lower right
photograph accompanying the story “Humphreys
American Elementary School students observe
Black History Month” on Page 23 of the March 4
issue of The Morning Calm Weekly.
Area III The Morning Calm Weekly
Construction noise solutions
Humphreys responds with sound baffle
By Susan Barkley
Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS – Anjung-ri
residents are hearing less noise from a
construction project at neighboring
Camp Humphreys since the contractor,
Pum Yang, began using an acoustic
barrier or sound suppression baffle
around the project pile driver.
Residents of apartments close to the
construction site in the Zechlor Station
area of the installation recently contacted
Pyongtaek City Hall regarding the noise
being made by the pile driver. Following
an investigation by the city, a civil
petition regarding the noise level was
forwarded to Camp Humphreys.
Personnel from the Pyongtaek Resident
Office, Army Corps of Engineers,
Pacific Ocean Division, Far East
District, had already conducted
independent tests that measured noise
levels above 70 decibels.
“Seventy decibels is comparable to
street corner traffic noise and is the
acceptable standard based on Korean
requirements,” said Jimmie Walden, FED
senior construction representative. “Our
own tests showed there was a problem.”
He added that pile driving was halted
in the area closest to the apartments Jan.
11, but continued in areas farther away
from the apartments.
FED investigated several options and
decided using an acoustical enclosure
STEVE DAVIS
around the pile-driving hammer itself
A Pum Yang worker watches as a pile is readied to be driven. The sound suppression baffle
was the best method to reduce noise.
is seen behind the pile. When driving begins, the enclosure is swung by a crane into position
Each time a pile is in position to be
with the open side facing the construction area. This reduces the level of noise for nearby
driven, a crane raises an enclosure
residents.
around the pile and the pile-driving
hammer. The enclosure faces away measured a decibel reading of 64, which Section, USFK Relocation Support
from residential areas near the falls within acceptable limits, according Division, Pyongtaek City.
construction site and is effective in to Walden. The test was observed by Pum Yang began using the sound
reducing the level of noise. Pum Yang and FED representatives and suppression system Feb. 23 when work
The system was tested Feb. 22 and Han Sang Oh, Environmental Protection was re-started in that area.
Punt, pass and kick
Sarah Boyd punts the football four feet in five-to-eight year
old division of the Punt, Pass and Kick competition
sponsored by Guiding Light Lodge No. 95 of the Masons
during Saturday’s Family Readiness Group Rally at the
Camp Humphreys Youth Center. Children participating in
the event were divided into the three-to-five year olds, five-
to-seven year olds, eight-to-twelve year olds, and those 13
year olds and up. Top scorers in each category won a
trophy, but each participant got a tee shirt and medal. The
Masons spent more than $1,000 supporting the event and
providing the awards.
See the March 18 edition of “Morning Calm Weekly” for an
article on the Family Readiness Group Rally.
ROGER EDWARDS
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Sixth Cavalr
Cavalryy inducts 12 new sergeants into NCO Corps

ROGER EDWARDS
Twelve members of Camp Humphreys 6th Cavalry recite the Creed of the Noncommissioned James A. Washington, Antonio Solorio, Shin Kwang-jin, David Seidel, Daniel A. Sachtleben,
Officer during an induction ceremony, welcoming them in to the Corps of Noncommissioned Moon Jun-hwan, Travis Lowe, Lee Jung-ho, Thomas J. Kordish, Jung In-bae, Choi Taek-won
Officers Feb. 25 at the Community Activities Center. Inducted were (left to right) Sergeants and Steven D. Burke.

Area III recognizes “Volunteer of the Quar

“Volunteer ter
Quarter
ter”” and “Outstanding YYouth
outh Volunteer
Volunteer
olunteer””
Scott Seigel (right front) was named Volunteer of the Quarter and Sarah Hennies
(left front) the Outstanding Youth Volunteer in a ceremony at the Community
Activities Center Feb. 25.
Seigel was nominated for his work on the Area III Web site, where he volunteered
more than 600 hours through the Public Affairs Office and Information
Management Office.
Hennies was nominated for her work with Camp Humphreys Chapel, especially
the baby-sitting program, and her assistance at Army Community Service.
Presented with the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal during the
ceremony were Sgt. 1st Class Steven Key, Sgt. Isaac Cummings, Spc. Steven
Gollihar and Privates First Class Timothy MacArthur and Terrance Jackson of the
527th Military Intelligence Battalion; Spc. David Flores of the 520th Maintenance
Company; Sgt. 1st Class Mark Rogers and Specialists Jimmy Mead and Yuli
Castrolezcano of “C” Company, 52nd Aviation Regiment; Staff Sgt. Vicente
Rivercastro of the 348th Quartermaster Company; Sgt. Cynthia Cargile of
Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Support Activity; and Pfc.
Christopher Mastromarino of the 557th Military Police Company.
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March 11, 2005
Area IV rallies in support of FRG program
By Cpl. Oh Dong-keun
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP WALKER – Soldiers and family members can
benefit from one another when coping with the rigors of
Army life, particularly the strains of frequent relocation,
keeping families together while Soldiers are deployed and
the day-to-day crises of life. This is the basic idea behind
the Family Readiness Group that has been in existence in
one form or another since the Revolutionary War.
The Army recognizes that helping families is a moral
obligation and in its best interest. Therefore, since
1999, the Army has mandated that unit commanders
establish and support a family readiness group as a
part of a larger Army effort to help families adapt to
the challenges of Army life.
Area IV held the Family Readiness Group rally
Saturday at the Camp Walker Bowling Center as a
part of the peninsula-wide Korea Family Readiness
Group Rally Day. The purpose of the rally was to
develop mutual support and a network of
communication among the family members and
community resources.
“Today we have a peninsula-wide FRG rally with
all the FRGs in the Areas I through IV gathering
together to promote awareness of FRGs throughout
the peninsula,” said Dana Hendrix, Area IV Family
Readiness Group leader. “The purpose of the FRG
rally is to make the family members and Soldiers more
aware of the benefits that an FRG can bring for them.
The FRG R\rally is designed to give the family members
and Soldiers a time to get together and enjoy games
and activities with many related organizations in Area
IV that can provide assistance for them as well as
Freeze Frame
Visitors check out photos on display at the Image Makers Boys and Girls Club of America National Photography Exhibit reception March 2 at the
Evergreen Community Club on Camp Walker. The photos were on display at the club from March 1 – Tuesday. The winners of the competition
are: Marlet Villarosa, 12, and Robert Shelvock, 15, (Digital Category); Cameron Boyd, nine, and Betcy Lubuag, 15, (Color Category); and David
Keene, 12, (Black and White Category). The winning entries will be forwarded to the regional competition at Osan Air Base.
A child writes a letter to Republic of Korea Army Soldiers from the Zaytun Division serving in Iraq during the Area IV Family
Readiness Group Rally Saturday at the Camp Walker Bowling Center.
gaining awareness of the FRG.”
According to Hendrix, the concept of the Family
Readiness Group may be new to some families in Korea.
“It’s because Soldiers in Korea used to be seen as
forward deployed without dependents, so they weren’t
as active to adopt the FRG program,” she said. “But
now as they are looking to expand command
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sponsorship in the peninsula and as units are being
deployed from Korea to places such as Iraq, it is really
important to have FRGs in place to have necessary
communication and support established and ready for
family members.”
See FRG
FRG, Page 28
8th Army racquetballers
battle it out in Busan
By Cpl. Oh Dong-keun
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY – The peninsula’s top
racquetball players gathered to compete in four
divisions including men’s open, men’s senior,
men’s master and women’s open at the 2005
Eighth U.S. Army racquetball championships
held March 2–4 at Camp Hialeah.
In men’s open, Gunnery Sgt. David
Burns, Marine Forces-Korea, Yongsan
Garrison, defeated Cpl. Park Jung-won,
Company D, 1st Battalion, 52nd Aviation
Regiment, K-16 Air Base, to take first place.
Maj. Scott Heise, Warrior Training Center,
Camp Casey, won the men’s senior category
after defeating Staff Sgt. Ernest White,
Headquarters and Headquarters Company,
2nd Infantry Division, Camp Casey.
Chief Warrant Officer Edward Lopez,
520th Maintenance Company, Camp Eagle,
took home top honors in the men’s master
category, after defeating Master Sgt. Song
Kim, Headquarters and Headquarters
Company, 8th Personnel Command,
Yongsan Garrison. In the women’s open,
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Sgt. 1st Class Connie Morrison, Headquarters
and Headquarters Troop, 6th Cavalry
Brigade, Camp Humphreys, won the
category by defeating Maj. Erica Clarkson,
121st General Hospital, Yongsan Garrison.
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Women ’s Histor y Month
omen’s
The Area IV Equal Opportunity Office is hosting a
National Women’s History Month commemoration
ceremony 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Evergreen
Community Club on Camp Walker. The guest speaker
will be Lt. Col. Benita McLarin, commander, 168th
Medical Battalion. For information, call Master Sgt.
Matt De Lay at 768-8972.
Apple TTree
ree Hours
The Apple Tree gift shop will have extended operation
hours of 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Wednesday – March 26.
The shop will be closed Sundays and Mondays. For
information, call Kelly McCracken at 764-4152.
Consular Ser vices in Busan
U.S. Embassy officers will be in Busan at the Paradise
Hotel in Haeundae Monday thru March 25 to provide
consular services. American citizens who wish to
file applications or get information about passports,
consular reports of birth abroad, federal benefits,
voting information and notarials, may come in during
this time. For information, check out the U.S. Embassy
Web site at www.asktheconsul.org.
Easter Sunrise Ser vice
The Camp Walker Chapel Easter sunrise service will
take place at 7 a.m. March 27 by the gazebo outside
Evergreen Community Club on Camp Walker. For
information, call Chaplain (Maj.) Michael Charles at
768-7556 or the Camp Walker chapel at 764-4498.
Summer Hire Program
The vacancy announcement for 2005 Area IV
summer hire program opens March 28 and closes
April 14. Applications are available at the Area IV
Civilian Personnel Advisory Center on Camp Henry.
For information, call Karyn Smith at 768-7128.
Army Emergency Relief
The Area IV Army Emergency Relief Campaign 2005
will take place March 28 – April 29. Training and kick
off in the Daegu area will be 11:30 a.m. March 28 at
the Army Community Services on Camp Henry. For
information, call Anthony Treloar at 768-7089. For
Camp Carroll the kick off will be 11:30 a.m. March 29
at the Community Activity Center. For information,
call Chief Warrant Officer Paul Sankey at 765-8128.
Golf Scramble
The “Payday” golf scramble will be held 1 p.m.
April 1 at the Evergreen Golf Course. Form a four-
person team of your own and enter to play. It is open
to all authorized users of Evergreen Golf Course.
There is a $25 entry fee. For information, call Ray
Cragun at 764-4601.
Soccer Shoes for Orphans
The 36th Signal Battalion, Camp Walker, is accepting
soccer shoe donations for a local orphanage until
April 21. Both new and used shoes are welcomed in
sizes 3–9. For information, call Pfc. Yoo Byung-
yoon or Pfc. Carla Philpot at 764-4439.
RESUMIX TTraining
raining
The Employment Readiness Program at the Camp
Henry Army Community Services is offering hands-
on RESUMIX training. For information or an
appointment, call Lettie Villarosa at 768-7951.
ACS Job Opening
The Army Community Services at Camp Henry is
looking for an intake/referral coordinator. It is a
contract position. For information, call Lettie Villarosa
at 768-7951.
Area IV The Morning Calm Weekly
Soldiers shoot for Audie Murphy status
Cpl. Hwang Kyoo-won
19th Theater Support Command Public Affairs
WAEGWAN – It is expected that
noncommissioned officers strive to
demonstrate their professionalism and
leadership abilities at all times. Military
organizations like the Sergeant Audie
Murphy Club, a club designed to
honor outstanding NCOs who exhibit
exemplary leadership traits, offers the
opportunity to showcase those skills.
Being selected for the Audie
Murphy Club is a way for NCOs to
distinguish themselves from others,
s a i d 1 s t S g t . E d w a r d Ta c d o l ,
Combat Support Coordination Team
2.
The Audie Murphy competition,
coordinated by Headquarters and
Headquarters Company, 19th Theater
Support Command and Area IV Support
Activity, was held over two days at Hill
303, in Waegwan.
The event was held in conjunction
with the General Paek competition,
which had 10 Korean Augmentation to
the U.S. Army Soldiers participating.
“Every quarter we have the
Sergeant Audie Murphy Club
competition and it’s a two-day event,”
said Tacdol. “The first day consists
of a field portion, where candidates
are tested on combat skill tasks. The
next day, candidates appear in front
of a board.”
As the candidates waited to begin
the field portion, they expressed their
motivation for competing in the Audie
Murphy competition.
PHOTOS BY CPL. HWANG KYOO-WON
“I wanted to be a member of the
Audie Murphy Club candidates walk through the 100-meter pace count lane before the start of
Audie Murphy Club since I was a
the land navigation course.
specialist,” said Staff Sgt. Dewey E.
Clemons, Company B, 2nd Battalion, The ground was muddy and slippery
52nd Aviation Regiment. “It’s an due to rain, which made the competition
honor for me to be a member of such more challenging.
an elite club for noncommissioned “I don’t blame the weather,” said
officers. Our peers excel at their jobs Clemons. “In wartime, the weather could
and to be able to call myself a be worse. I’m going to try to be calm
member, to me that’s a reassurance and focus on my mission.”
that I’m doing my job well.” The candidates studied long and hard
By becoming a member of the club, for this competition, so they had plenty
Clemons mentioned that it would put of confidence once it began.
him in a group with other NCOs who “When I prepared for the
are professionals in their job fields, and competition, members of the Audie
that it will help him become a better Murphy Club helped me to prepare, along
overall leader. with studying certain types of material
One of the critical tasks that they test and going through certain drills that were
on the field portion is land navigation. necessary,” said Sgt. 1st Class Venesia
The candidates also get tested on first Denson, 55th Theater Materiel
Staff Sgt. Dewey Clemons checks his lensatic
aid, range cards and nuclear, biological Management Center.
compass before heading out onto the land
and chemical tasks. The Sergeant Audie Murphy Club is
navigation course.
All tasks for the field portion for the a source of pride for NCOs in the Army,
Audie Murphy competition will be and it means more than just getting example and lead Soldiers from the
geared towards what Soldiers are promoted faster. front. Edwards said joining the club
actually doing in Afghanistan and Iraq, “It’s a personal challenge to myself. is the first step.
Tacdol said. I’m not a ‘board’ person, and I’m a little “I would like to encourage any
“As always, the land navigation bit shy,” said Staff Sgt. Jennifer NCOs who are eligible for Audie
plays a major part of the competition. Edwards, 20th Area Support Group. “I Murphy to at least try,” she said.
Land navigation is something that figured that this would help to overcome While no one was selected for the
everybody needs to practice at least my own personal fears. That way I Sergeant Audie Murphy Club this time
once a month,” he said. “The last thing could help Soldiers who are afraid to go around, participants are sure to take
you want to do in wartime is to get to the Soldier of the Month board, or the challenge again.
yourself lost. You need to be able to the Soldier of the Quarter board to cope “I will definitely try again,”
read a map in any environment in with their fears.” Edwards said. “Now I know what’s
order to find your way out.” It is expected that NCOs set the expected from me.”
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Tommy Davidson tours Korea, chats with The Morning Calm Weekly
By Galen Putnam
Area IV Support Activity Public Affairs
When meeting comedian Tommy Davidson, one
never knows what exactly to expect as he cranks out
an impromptu version of “Born Free” then segues into
a series of jokes on a variety of topics. He took the
time to discuss his career and his trip to Korea prior to
his March 3 show at the Evergreen Community Club
on Camp Walker
Besides the barking and the haircuts, what is
the difference between military and civilian
audiences?
There is less threat of an air attack. The percentage
goes down pretty significantly when you’re playing
to a crowd back home. When you are playing a
comedy club in the states, say in Richmond, Va.,
you don’t usually have to worry about Scuds. But
here, I would have to say it is a little more likely
percentage wise. Not that it will happen – but the
percentage goes up.
Since you’ve been in Korea, what is the
funniest, strangest or oddest thing you have
encountered?
The fact that no Scud missiles have hit. I’ve
heard about that guy up north and, well, you know
what I mean.
Who is the funniest person you’ve met or
worked with?
I think Jim Carrey is the funniest person I’ve met in
my life. The funniest stand up I’ve seen is Charlie Fleisher
the voice of Roger Rabbit. He is probably the most
brilliant, funniest guy I’ve ever seen do stand-up. My
comedy is kind of eccentric so since the first time I saw
him he has been one of my favorites. Then there is
Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy and the list goes on.
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Tommy Davidson performs to a packed house at Camp
Walker’s Evergreen Communityb Club March 3.
During your “In Living Color” days, what was
the strangest thing that never made it to the air?
There are so many. I think they should make a DVD
of all the sketches that didn’t make it to air. There was
one thing we did where Jim Carrey was playing
Pinocchio. That one was pretty weird. I don’t
remember exactly how it went but it was pretty
elaborate.
Wayne Newton was here last July for an
Independence Day show. For protocol purposes,
he was given the two-star treatment. How have
you been treated while here in Korea?
I’ve been getting the 5-star general treatment. They
have been stuffing me with bulgoki, kimchi and all
kinds of other good stuff. There is even a Taco Bell so
who could ask for more?
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Your old cohort from “In Living Color,” Jamie
Fox, just won an Academy Award for his portrayal
of Ray Charles in the film “Ray.” When can we
expect to see the Sammy Davis Jr. biopic starring
Tommy Davidson?
Hey, you know that already? It will probably start
in a year or year and-a-half and is going to be directed
by Denzel Washington. I’m in the running but there
are a lot of guys who are capable of playing Sammy.
They haven’t picked their Sammy yet but I would like
to be the Sammy. There’s Billy Crystal but that is kind
of a reach, there is Don Cheadle but he is like a golden
marmoset so he can’t do it. Eddie Griffith does a pretty
good impression. I’m happy to be in the running. Of
course, I would like a piece of that.
There was a dancer on “In Living Color” who
has done pretty well for herself. What’s her name
again?
Rosie Lopez? Jen Jen? I’m not sure but I think
she’s Puerto Rican.
Is Jim Carrey a regular Joe or is he “out there?”
Oh, he is way, way out there. Jim is my favorite
guy and he’s a really great guy too.
You were part of Robert Townsend’s “Partners
in Crime.” What kind of experience was that?
He started the whole thing. He brought black
comedy into the mainstream. That was my first TV
appearance so I am indebted to him. I got a whole lot
of help back then from people like Arsenio Hall, Eddie
Murphy and a lot of others. The comedy culture is
competitive but we all have a common bond. People
are generally very supportive. You can’t make it on
your own in this business. Luckily, there are a lot of
mentors out there willing to help those unknown
comedians.
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FRG from Page 25

“(Family Readiness Group)
establishes a network of families within
a unit and puts them in direct contact
with the unit liaison, so when a family
is in need or has a question, it can get
the necessary information and support
from the other families in the unit and
from the unit itself,” said Command
Sgt. Maj. Patricia A. Keit, Area IV
Support Activity command sergeant
major. “It is an outstanding program
that every family in the community
should take part in.”
According to Keit, the spouses and
the families of Soldiers from 728th
Military Police Battalion who were
deployed to Iraq recently as a part of
Task Force Warfighter were helped and
supported by other families in their
Family Readiness Group network.
More than 100 Soldiers and family
members came out to enjoy the
fellowship and activities such as
bowling, face painting, flower
arranging and balloon art, as well as
to receive information about the many
family resources that Area IV has to
offer. CPL. OH DONG-KEUN
“It’s an absolutely wonderful family Sunny Swartwood (right) shows Command Sgt. Maj. Patricia A. Keit, Area IV Support Activity command sergeant major, how to make a flower
day,” said Janice McHale. “We have basket at the Area IV Family Readiness Group Rally Saturday at the Camp Walker Bowling Center.
many activities for children and for
adults here, as well as some important Family Readiness Group should contact Readiness Group leader (typically a family members who volunteer to
information.” their unit’s FRG liaison (normally a spouse from within the unit). provide social and emotional support,
Robin Sherard, Area IV Family Soldier appointed to the position by the Army defines a Family Readiness outreach services and information to
Advocacy Program manager, said commander), who in turn will connect Group as a unit-level organization of their fellow Soldiers and family
anyone who wishes to be a part of a the Soldiers and the unit’s Family officers, enlisted Soldiers, civilians and members.

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Learn Korean Easily

“Joen-choel-pyo
hahn-jahng joo-seh-yo.”
“Please give me a subway ticket.”

Language Instructor
Minsook Kwon

Word of the week

‘joen-choel’
The phrase of the week
“Is this subway for Yongsan?”
Yongsan?”

?
E joen-choel yong-san-ae gah-yo?
this subway Yongsan -for is(goes)

Conversation of the week

Yoe-gee-soe
(yong-san) moe-roe-yo?

Ah-nee-yo.

Myot joeng-goe-jahng
nah-mah-soe-yo?

Dah-uem-eem-nee-dah.

Goh-mahp-suem-nee-dah.

Choen-mah-neh-yo.