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USFK Soldiers receive 21st century gear

By David McNally
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Korea-
based Soldiers joined the rest of the
Army in signing for new gear as part of
a program to outfit warriors with 21st
century equipment.
The Rapid Fielding Initiative is in
response to the Army chief of staff’s
September 2003 directive to equip all
deploying Soldiers with enhanced
capabilities for the Global War on
Terrorism.
For 78 Korean Augmentation to the
U.S. Army and 41 U.S. Soldiers of
Headquarters and Headquarters
Company, Area II Support Activity, the
new gear was welcome. The unit
glasses will receive goggles instead of
Oakley sunglasses.
Troops also signed for Camelbak
hydration systems, gloves, knee and
elbow pads and new advanced combat
helmets; however, they will not receive
the full set of RFI gear.
“Only Soldiers going to Iraq and
Afghanistan receive additional gear,”
said Jay Morrison, an assistant team
leader with the contractor responsible
for the fielding.
Maj. Edwin Nall, 1st Signal Brigade
logistics officer, is overseeing the
program and serves as a liaison with the
contractor. He said as one of the only
quartermaster corps officers in the
brigade, he was up for the job. DAVID MCNALLY

received the gear Nov. 1. Soldiers
formed up in front of the Yongsan
Central Issue Facility and processed
through the lines in groups of 12.
“I especially like the sunglasses,” said
Sgt. Park Ki-ho, Area II Information
Management Office worker. “The brand
name is famous in Korea.”
Oakley sunglasses and goggles are
part of a new standard eye-protection
package. Soldiers who wear prescription
“This gear is going to allow Soldiers
to do their jobs easier,” Nall said. “It
actually makes their jobs safer.”
Morrison said they were issuing about
$600 of equipment to each Soldier.
Thirty contract employees traveled to
Korea from the United States to issue
gear in each area. During the four-week
fielding, all KATUSA and U.S. Soldiers
with more than 90 days left on their tour
of duty will sign for the equipment.
Pfc. Na Yong-ho, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Area II Support Activity, receives
new gear Nov. 1 as part of the Army’s Rapid Fielding Initiative.
Officials said the program is the U.S. measurements and scanned barcodes to
Army’s largest fielding effort since World keep track of equipment.
War II. “It seems to be going fine,” said Nall said his Soldiers were processing
Morrison, who worked closely with 1st between 85-100 people each hour at
Sig. Bde., the unit responsible for assisting Yongsan CIF Oct. 31 - Nov. 4.
with the project in Korea. Concurrently, they issued gear in Area
As Soldiers moved through the issue IV. The teams then moved to Areas I
facility, contractors briefed the troops
on how the gear should fit, took
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Fall cleanup activities sweep across Kor

across ea installations
Korea
Spc. Van M. Tran
8th Military Police Brigade
YONGSAN GARRISON — Every year in the
early fall, Soldiers across Korea take a one-week
break from their normal duties to perform clean up
at installations across the peninsula. This year, fall
cleanup began at the end of October and finished
Nov. 4.
For Soldiers of the 8th Military Police Brigade,
the effort came in the form of “Pride Week,” which
kicked off Nov. 1 and continued through Nov. 4.
Headquarters and Headquarters Company teamed
up with the 94th MP Battalion and the 14th MP
Detachment to clean the designated area given to
the 8th MP Bde. The area consisted of the brigade
headquarters building, down toward Gate 12 and
the road leading to the commissary.
“Every year, Soldiers pick up trash and anything
not growing, to help Area II look a little prettier,”
said Staff Sgt. Kenyatta Davis, HHC. “It gives
everyone a chance to get out of the office and do
something constructive for the environment.”
SPC. VAN M. TRAN
Pfc. Lim Ji-han Headquarters and Headquarters Company,
8th Military Police Brigade, finishes picking up a pile of leaves
around the 8th MP Brigade picnic area during fall clean up.
MPs weren’t the only ones who took part in
cleaning the post. Throughout the week, Soldiers
all over Yongsan Garrison could be seen wearing a
reflective vest, walking around post cleaning
anything that needed it.
“It wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be,” said
Pfc. Chavon Vanson, 94th MP Bn. “It was actually
nice to get out of the office and chit-chat while
doing something productive.”
Even though the cleanup went smoothly, there
were still a few annoyances.
“It was really frustrating to finish raking an area as
leaves are falling from the trees,” said Sgt. Daniel Reed,
94th MP Bn. “It seemed like no matter how much we
raked, the wrath of the leaves would never cease.”
Some of the most common items found were
cigarette butts, food wrappers, bags and bottle caps.
“It seemed like every other thing that I picked
up was a cigarette butt,” said Spc. Josh Richter,
HHC. “I smoke and I always put my butts back in
my pocket.”
There are more benefits to cleaning up than just
post beautification. It also has environmental benefits.
“Picking up all of the trash helps keep the water
pollution at a low level,” said Pfc. Yoo Ji-hoon, 142nd
Military Police Company. “It makes me feel good
knowing that I did a small thing to help Mother
Nature.”
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Honoring the past
this Veteran’s Day
Veteran’s
Nov. 11 is a day set
aside for our nation to
celebrate the war
heroes of the past and
present. Americans all
over the country fly
their flags, visit local
cemeteries and attend
memorial ceremonies
to pay respect to the over 25 million Soldiers,
sailors, airmen and Marines who have
generously given so much and endured
such hardship in support of our liberty.
Veterans Day goes back to 1921, when
the first Unknown Soldier from World War I
was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
This day was formerly recognized as
Armistice Day signifying the end of WWI,
as ceremonies around the world were
celebrated on the eleventh hour, on the
eleventh day of the eleventh month. In 1954,
President Eisenhower signed a bill changing
Nov. 11 from Armistice Day to Veterans Day,
which our nation has commemorated as a
federal holiday.
This day, we remember those veterans
who come from all walks of life — big cities,
small towns and various ethnic
backgrounds. Each fought for the security
of our country and the peace of the world,
and America will be forever grateful because
of their courage, dedication to duty and love
of country.
George Washington once said that “the
willingness with which our young people
are likely to serve in any war, no matter how
justified, shall be directly proportional as to
how they perceive the veterans of earlier
wars were treated and appreciated by their
nation.” With every passing year, America
loses some of our most valuable history
teachers — those servicemembers who
fought in military conflicts as far back as
World War I and II. It is our job to remember
their stories and to share their experiences,
so their legacies can live on in the future
generations as the preservers of freedom.
Take some time on this holiday to honor
and remember those brave men and women
of our military who have given up so many
sacrifices, and for many, the ultimate
sacrifice. I thank all those who have served
and are serving our country, for your honor,
patriotism and commitment. America will
never forget you.
GEN Leon J. LaPorte
Commander, UNC/CFC/USFK
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Commentary
One life lost is one too many
By Sgt. Ken Hall
Army News Service
WASHINGTON — With the number
of Americans killed in Operation Iraqi
Freedom surpassing 2,000, many
Americans say we are crossing a solemn
threshold.
“Each loss of life is heartbreaking,”
said President Bush Oct. 25 at an annual
luncheon honoring military officers and
their wives at Bolling Air Force Base in
Washington, D.C. “And the best way to
honor the sacrifice of our fallen troops
is to complete the mission and lay the
foundation of peace by spreading
freedom.”
Heroes are more than numbers to
those left behind
News headlines depict the number as
a “milestone,” but this may be a
lackluster description to the seriousness
and sensitivity of America’s loss of life.
“The first life lost was the milestone,”
said retired Sgt. Maj. Gary G.
Beylickhian, a combat veteran of the
Korean War and Vietnam Conflict. “I’m
not sure where the news organizations
got the idea that 2,000 lives lost is a
milestone. This is a reality that should
The following entries were
excerpted from the past several weeks
military police blotters. These entries
may be incomplete and do not
determine the guilt or innocence of
any person.
! Shoplifting: A subject was
observed over Closed Circuit
Television placing a Sony Memory
Stick in his jeans and exiting the Camp
Casey Main PX without rendering
proper payment. The subject was
detained and transported to the Camp
Casey Provost Marshal’s Office where
he was advised of his rights, which
he invoked, requesting a lawyer.
The subject was further processed
and released to his unit. Estimated
Cost of Loss is $119. Investigation
continues by Military Police
Investigation.
! Burglary: Person(s) unknown
entered an unsecured barracks room
while the occupant slept and removed
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ector/Publisher
Public Affairs Officer
Editor
Area I
Commander Col. Forrest R. Newton
Public Affairs Officer Margaret Banish-Donaldson
Staff Writer Spc. Stephanie Pearson
Area II
Commander Col. Ron Stephens
Public Affairs Officer Steve Davis
CI Officer David McNally
Staff Writers Sgt. Christopher Selmek
Support and Defend
Maj Gen. Wayne Erck, commander, 78th
Division (Training Support), presents the
nation’s colors at Arlington National Cemetery
Oct. 25 to Sylvia James, wife of Lt. Col. Leon
G. James II, who died Oct. 10 of wounds from
an improvised explosive device in Baghdad.
be left out of semantics when we’re
talking about real human beings here,
not numbers.”
What numbers really represent
Many news services have reported
2,000 combat deaths in Iraq, but about
22 percent of the casualties are actually
non-combat-related, including accidents
and illnesses.
In addition, not many newspapers
MP Blotter
a laptop computer, portable DVD
player, digital camera, various DVDs/
CDs, book bag, memory card and
80,000 won. ECOL is unknown.
Investigation continues by MPI.
! Provoking Speeches and Gestures,
Simple Assault: Subject One was told
by Subject Two to leave the Loring
Club because he was highly
intoxicated. Subject One began to
scream obscenities and kicked a pillar
outside the club. Subject Two then
went to check on the pillar when
Subject One punched him in the
stomach.
Subject One was apprehended but was
not advised of his rights due to his
suspected level of intoxication and
was ordered to return at a later date.
Subject One was released to his unit.
! Unlawful Entry: While off post,
Subject One consumed approximately
one half of a bottle of soju then
entered the installation with Subject
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John A. Nowell
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Area III
Commander Col. Michael J. Taliento Jr. advertising in this publication,
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CI Officer F. Neil Neeley
Staff Writer Roger Edwards
Area IV
Commander Col. Donald J. Hendrix
Public Affairs Officer Kevin Jackson
CI Officer Galen Putnam
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mention the more than 200 of America’s
best who have also paid the ultimate price
in Operation Enduring Freedom.
Picking up the pieces in the wake of
war
Thousands more wounded in the War
on Terror have returned home to families
and communities, some with life-long
injuries. As reporters track the numbers
of casualties, and anger felt by a
bereaving nation, critical and
compassionate family support is taking
ADAM SKOCZYLAS place behind the scenes.
One injury or life lost today will be
just as important as yesterday’s
casualties or those we may endure
tomorrow in order to achieve a final,
lasting victory in the War on Terror.
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Two en route to the Dragon Hill
Lodge. While en route Subject Two
unlawfully entered a protected
location by climbing the perimeter
fencing. Both subjects were
transported to the Yongsan PMO
where Subject One was administered
a Portable Breathalizer Test with
results of .004-percent Blood Alcohol
Content.
Both subjects were advised of their
rights, which they waived, rendering
written statements admitting to the
offenses. Both subjects were issued
an Order to Show Cause Memorandum
and released to their sponsors. This
is a final report.
! Indecent Exposure: A subject was
apprehended for urinating on a wall.
The subject was administered a PBT,
with results of .194-percent BAC.
Subject was advised of his rights,
which he declined, rendering a
statement admitting to the offense.
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OHA-Utilities Survey
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The Overseas Housing Allowance
Utilities Survey is now being
conducted Korea-wide, with an end
date of Nov. 30. The annual survey
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Seoul Computer Club
The Seoul Computer Club will meet
from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, at the Camp Kim
USO. Guest speaker for the meeting will
be Michael Pak, eBay. Pak will discuss
“How to trade safely on eBay and
understanding what ebay is doing to
protect its community through the
Trust and Safety Program.” The
meeting is free and open to the public.
A free lunch will be served.
1st Signal Brigade Ball
The 1st Signal Brigade will hold its
Holiday Ball Dec. 2 at the Capital Hotel
third floor ballroom. Social hour begins
at 5 p.m. Dinner will begin at 6 p.m.
Attire is civilian formal, Army Dress
Mess, Dress Blues or Dress Greens.
Unit reps will have tickets available
until Nov. 30. For information, contact
your unit representative or Sgt. Maj.
Hale at 723-4985.
Change in TDY
Voucher Processing
All military TDY vouchers and all
civilian and KN travel vouchers will
now be processed in Yongsan at the
new Consolidated Travel Office
located in the rear of Building 2255
(Main Post). By consolidating travel
into one location, all vouchers may be
tracked in a single database. This
change brings Korea in line with the
rest of the Army.
Travel vouchers may be submitted by
fax at 723-5363, e-mail at
fmctravel@korea.army.mil, or walk in at
Bldg. 2255. For information, call
customer service at 723-8257 or visit
the 175th FINCOM Web site at @http:/
/175fincom.korea.army.mil.
Red Cross Volunteers
The American Red Cross has volunteer
openings at the main Red Cross and
121st General Hospital Red Cross
offices and clinics. New volunteers
must attend a free volunteer orientation.
The next orientation is Thursday. For
information, call 738-3670.
3D Month Campaign
Look for 3D Month, National Drunk and
Drugged Driving Prevention Campaign,
information kiosks at the commissary,
post exchange and other Yongsan and
Area II locations. For information, call
Richard Boyce at 736-3289.
Holiday Mailing Deadline
To ensure holiday packages arrive on
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News
304th Sig. Bn. relocates to Area I
Eighth U.S. Army Public Affairs
CAMP COLBERN — In a move completed just before
the start of November, the 304th Signal Battalion moved
north and will make Area I’s Camp Stanley in Uijongbu its
new home.
For more than three decades, the tactical signal battalion
has called Camp Colbern, located in the village of Hanam-
shi outside of Seoul, its home station.
The departure of the 304th Signal Battalion marks the
closure of Camp Colbern. Under the Land Partnership
Agreement, once a facility is closed, USFK coordinates
the transfer of the facility to the ROK Ministry of Defense.
Then ROK authorities determine the future use of the
facility.
“Beautiful Camp Colbern has been a part of Eighth
United States Army for 41 years and throughout those
years many Soldiers have made fond memories,” said Lt.
Col. Anthony F. Beck, 304th Sig. Bn. commander.
”Although [we’re] sad to be leaving the Hanam-shi
community, we are looking forward to our move to
Uijongbu and Camp Stanley. Our move offers exciting
challenges and great opportunity,” he added.
The battalion’s mission is to provide a combat-ready,
forward-deployed tactical signal battalion in support of
the United Nations Command, Combined Forces
Command, USFK and Eighth U.S. Army commanders
during conditions of armistice and crisis.
The battalion is one of 1st Signal Brigade’s two tactical
battalions currently in the process of transforming to an
Integrated Theater Signal Battalion.
A single ITSB is designed to provide theater
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Army News Service
AR RAMADI — Iraqi and U.S. Soldiers are fighting
alongside Marines near the Iraq-Syria border in Operation
Steel Curtain, which began over the weekend.
Thirty-six terrorists have been confirmed killed so far in
the operation, near the town of Hasaybah. The objectives of
Operation al Hajip Elfulathi (Steel Curtain) are to restore Iraqi
sovereign control along the border and destroy the al Qaeda
operating throughout the region, officials said.
Terrorists masqueraded as women
Iraqi troops killed three foreign fighters dressed in women’s
clothing. The trio brandished weapons as they neared the
checkpoint that Iraqi Soldiers were manning, but were unable
to use them before being killed by the Soldiers.
Iraqi Soldiers identified the terrorists as foreign fighters.
The three terrorists were trying to hide among the women
and children to gain access to the area for residents temporarily
displaced.
Armed terrorists used a similar tactic at a police checkpoint
Nov. 5 in the town of Buhriz, 35 miles north of Baghdad.
While the terrorists posed as women, they killed six police
MARINE STAFF SGT . JASON D. BECKSTED
An Army Apache Helicopter takes flight to provide air support for Coalition
forces attached to Regimental Combat Team 2, moving for a major
assault during Operation Steel Curtain in Al Qa’im, Iraq.
Nov. 11, 2005
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SGT. JANG HA SUNG
Sgt. 1st Class John Michel, Spc. Christopher Smythers, Spc. Terry
Johnson, and Spc. Wayn Wong move a safe to their new vaults on
Camp Stanley Nov. 1.
commands with a full compliment of communications
capabilities, including secure and non-secure
networking, voice and data transmission via tactical
satellite, and line-of-sight equipment. This
transformation supports Signal Branch doctrine and the
Army Chief of Staff ’s transformation vision.
officers and wounded many civilians.
Troops help displaced residents
Some Husaybah residents have sought safety from the
fighting in a vacant housing district in Husaybah where the
Iraqi Soldiers established facilities for residents temporarily
displaced by the operation.
“In addition to urban combat operations, the Iraqi Army
Soldiers are supporting humanitarian assistance operations in
the western part of the city providing food and relief supplies
for some 800 displaced civilians,” said Lt. Col. Christopher
C. Starling, operations officer, Regimental Combat Team-2.
“At a checkpoint yesterday, outside the city, residents offered
information to Iraqi Army Soldiers leading to the capture of
individuals and weapons caches.”
Booby-trapped body found in school
Iraqi Soldiers and Marines clearing the city continue to be
attacked by small groups of terrorists. This morning the body
of a dead terrorist was found in a school. The corpse was
booby trapped with a hand grenade and set to explode when
the body was moved. Also, a fully armed and functional rocket-
propelled grenade launcher was found in the same classroom.
There have been four incidents of al Qaeda in Iraq-led
terrorists using mosques and at least one school to launch
attacks on Iraqi Army Soldiers and Marines. Terrorists are
using sensitive and critical infrastructure as protection from
Coalition and Iraqi Army counterattacks. Though, Marines
use proportionate force in responding to attacks it does not
diminish their right to self defense from any attacks.
Force clearing town house by house
The combined force, 1,000 Iraqi Army Soldiers including
local Sunni Soldiers recruited from the al Qaim region and
2,500 Marines, Soldiers and Sailors are clearing the city, house
by house, discovering weapons caches, terrorist propaganda
and improvised bombs. The arms, munitions, bomb-making
material, artillery and mortar shells converted to homemade
bombs found in these cache sites continue to validate
suspicions that terrorists used al Qaim as a safe haven.
“Iraqi Soldiers are fighting side by side with their Marine
counterparts in the streets and on the rooftops,” said Starling.
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IED makers, munitions rrounded
ounded up
Army News Service
BAGHDAD – Iraqi forces join
coalition forces during offensive
operations this past week to net dozens
of terrorists and weapons cashes.
IED hotbed seized by 101st Airborne
Soldiers from 2nd Brigade Combat
Team, 101st Airborne Division,
discovered a large weapons cache
during combat operations south of
Baghdad International Airport Nov. 4.
Members of D Company, 2nd
Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment
discovered the cache around 8 p.m.
The search revealed more weapons
and munitions in a total of 18 different
caches before concluding at 5 p.m.
Saturday.
Three terror suspects were
detained for further questioning. The
weapons cache included 90 82mm
mortar shells, 40 hand grenades, 22
rocket-propelled-grenade rounds,
eight RPG launchers, seven rockets,
four 155-millimeter artillery rounds,
four 60-millimeter mortar systems,
three AK-47 assault rifles, two
automatic grenade launchers, two
mortar sights, two sacks of mortar
propellant charges, two pipe bombs,
one 120-millimeter mortar round, one
case of 7.62-millimeter ammunition,
one improvised rocket launcher, 800
grams of TNT, 300 feet of detonation
cord, bomb-making materiel, 25 ski
masks, and four sets of body armor
with protective plates.
An explosives ordnance disposal
team later destroyed the cache through
controlled detonation procedures.
Detained terrorist identifies other
bomb makers
Task Force Baghdad offensive
operations near Salman Pak south of
Baghdad continue to pay dividends. A
suspected terrorist, who was recently
detained, revealed information on others
who are suspected of making and
planting roadside bombs.
“The suspect has been able to
positively identify other terrorists he
knows, and we expect dividends to
continue,” said Capt. Brad Gannaway,
an intelligence officer with 3rd
Squadron, 7th Cavalry. More terrorists
Steel
Iraqi Army units partnered with
Marines from Regimental Combat
Team-2 will provide a joint presence in
Husaybah after the successful clearing
of the city. Previous operations between
Iraqi Army units integrated with Marines
and Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Marine
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were detained Nov. 2 after being
identified and are currently awaiting
prosecution through the Iraqi judicial
system.
Iraqi Security Forces disable IED
near school; thwart two more IED
attacks
Iraqi Police in Adhamiyah responded
to a call-in tip that an improvised
explosive device had been placed near a
school, taped to a pole with a detonating
wire strung across the sidewalk. For
AD
more on how Iraqis disarmed the IED,
see Iraqi Security Forces disable
grenades near school
Iraqi, U.S. forces seize weapons
caches
Other operations in Iraq over the past
week included:
! In Mosul, Iraqi Security Forces along
with Multi-National Forces from Task
Force Freedom detained 46 suspected
terrorists and seized weapons caches
Oct. 31-Nov. 4.
! Iraqi Police detained 11 individuals
suspected of terrorist activity during
GOES
operations in Tal Afar Nov. 4.
! Iraqi Army Soldiers from 2nd
Brigade, 1st Division along with
Multi-National Forces detained 11
individuals suspected of terrorist
activity during a series of raids in
Mosul Nov. 1. Iraqi Police seized a
cache of 57mm rockets and 122mm
artillery rounds in Qayarrah Nov. 1.
! Iraqi police detained three more
individuals suspected of conducting
terrorist activity in Jamessia Nov. 2.
! Iraqi Army Soldiers from 1st Brigade,
3rd Division detained one individual
suspected of terrorist activity during a
raid in eastern Mosul Nov. 3.
! Iraqi Police along with Soldiers from
65th Military Police detained nine
individuals suspected of terrorist activity
in northern Mosul Nov. 4.
HERE
(Editors note: Several articles were
combined by ARNEWS staff member Sgt.
Ken Hall for this report. Contributors
included: 2/101st Airborne Division
PAO Maj. Frank Garcia, 3rd Infantry
Division’s Sgt. 1st Class David Abrams,
and Maj. Russ Goemaere and Staff Sgt.
Craig Zentkovich from the 2nd BCT
PAO, 3rd Infantry Division.)
from Page 3
Division have established a persistent
joint presence in the cities of Hit,
Haditha, Barwana, Haqlaniyah, Sa’dah,
Rawah, Amiriyah and Ferris.
(Editor’s note: Information taken
from a U.S. Central Command news
release.)
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Bodybuilders strut their stuff in Area I

By Margaret Banish-Donaldson club manager, were the event front, both sides and
Area I Public Affairs coordinators. Prizes were awarded for the rear. Judges Sung
CAMP RED CLOUD – The gleam men’s lightweight, 157 pounds and Unik, Stanley Akins,
shone off of their bodies as they went under; middleweight, 158–180 James Pentland and
on stage Nov. 4 at Camp Red Cloud pounds; light heavyweight, 181–198 Yashica Rushin,
Mitchell’s Club. Bright lights pounds; heavyweight, 199 pounds and looked at eight
illuminated the cut and definition of up; and best overall pose and overall mandatory poses for
their muscles. The contestants struck winner. each contestant and
their poses with confidence and “Bodybuilding takes a lot of hard the individual’s free
conducted their routines without work and dedication, but the benefits posing.
hesitation, while the crowd went wild. definitely make it all worthwhile,” said The free posing
“I have been in Area I six-and-a- Elijah Jones Jr. men’s lightweight round allowed each
half years, and this is the first time contender. “I am 45 years old and took competitor to express
we have had a bodybuilding a 14-year break. I weighed 168 their muscularity
competition here,” said Denise James, pounds and went to 146 pounds to how they see fit. The
director of Morale, Welfare and enter this competition. By getting round is accompanied
Recreation. “From the reaction of the back on a bodybuilding program I eat by music, and was
crowd I believe we will have many the right foods and stay healthy.” most definitely
more of these events.” The contest had specific rounds in appreciated by the
James Pentland, MWR sports which competitors were scored. fans in attendance.
events and Rene DeJesus, Mitchell’s Competitors were viewed from the “Posing requires a
great deal of strength
and endurance,” said
Sung, a bodybuilder
trainer. “It is
extremely difficult to
simultaneously flex
everything from your
ankles to your ears
while trying to appear
relaxed and
confident. It is not
uncommon to
practice the various
poses for half an
hour or more a day.”
The competitors
each have certain Edwin Lopez poses his way to the Men’s Ligh Heavyweight and
i n d e p e n d e n t Best Overall titles.
characteristics. Contestants showed front to make competitors hit other poses,
double biceps, front lat spread, side chest, called optional mandatory poses. The
rear double bicep, side triceps, best abs class winners competed at the finals
PHOTOS BY MARGARET BANISH-DONALDSON
shot and muscular pose. for an overall champion title and were
Men’s Lightweight competitors Elijah Jones Jr., (left) and Dave Murray pose for the judges at
While the above poses are the
Camp Red Cloud’s Mitchell’s Club Nov. 4. See Bodybuilding
Bodybuilding, Page 7
standard ones, judges reserve the right

Winter safety awareness occurs in Warrior Country

by Margaret Banish-Donaldson Tarrance said. “We have frequent inspections, monthly then devised practical ways to lessen those risks,”
Area I Public Affairs and quarterly, and training on both aviation and general Tarrance said. “We looked at every part of our
CAMP RED CLOUD – Thousands of Soldiers safety matters. Safety is stressed in all activities both operations — from the way we provided off-duty
and civilians across Warrior Country paused Thursday on the job and off the job, which includes health and educational opportunities, to the way we plan, brief
to focus on safety. motor vehicle operations.” and support our missions.”
“The 2nd Infantry Division and Area I conducted During the day all military routine training and Tarrance emphasized these exercises not only
a safety stand down day,” exercise activities were focused on personal safety issues, but on all aspects
said Brian Tarrance, Area “Somewhere in every accident chain ... canceled to allow every of knowing the role Soldiers play to maintain a safe
I safety manager. “It was you can find mistakes that were made that, unit to focus on ways organization and understanding the risks involved.
an opportunity to talk to to identify, assess and Discussions centered on cold weather threat and
our folks about safety if you could avoid them, would have offset risk. No routine injuries; vehicle cold weather starting procedures;
issues.” prevented the accident.” work was done and no proper operation of heating sources/stove training,
Safety officials arrance vehicles moved. Only
Brian TTarrance setup, inspection, licensing and safety considerations;
briefed Soldiers and Area I safety manager emergency essential off-post quarter inspection of heat sources; fall and
civilians on a variety of tasks took precedence winter driving certification; safety of use messages;
topics particular to the change of season. They said over stand down day activities and everyone risk management; training area and range safety
fall and winter bring new emphasis on road conditions, participated. Commander and leaders met with their inspections; use of pyrotechnics and emergency
snow and ice removal, and cold weather safety. The Soldiers to discuss safety and force protection issues. actions in case of fire; and review of the Warrior
goal is to ensure the safety of our people and prevent “We took a step back from the day-to-day pressures standards.
future accidents of the mission and spent a day to recognize and
“We take a hands-on approach through prevention,” quantify the risks related with everything that we do,
See Safety
Safety, Page 7
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Warrior Standard
Area I and 2nd Infantry Division
leaders remind Soldiers that everyone
working in or visiting Area I must
adhere to the Warrior Standard, even
if they are not assigned to the 2nd
Infantry Division.
Identification Card
Office Closed
The Camp Red Cloud identification
card office will be closed for the next
week. Personnel needing identification
cards must go to the Camp Stanely Pass
and ID office.
Combined Federal
Campaign
The Combined Federal Campaign
allows Department of Defense military
and civilian employees to come
together in support of charitable
organizations that serve those in need.
Individuals can donate as little as $1
per pay period through payroll
deduction. One can also write a check
or donate cash. Contact
von.kittrell@korea.army.mil for
information, or call 732-8425.
Voting Assistance
Senior voting assistance officers
provide information and material to
members of the armed services and their
family members, and also to U.S.
citizens residing outside the United
States under the Uniformed and
Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act.
For quesitons about voting assistance,
call 732-6963.
Barbarian Dinner Night
Camp Red Cloud Mitchell’s Club will
host a Barbarian Dinner Night Nov.
18. The menu will be cornish game
hen, oven-baked potato, corn on the
cob and carrot cake or apple strudel
for dessert. With advance
reservation, prices are $13.95 with
utensils and $11.95 without utensils,
or $19.95 at the door. A movie will
play during the meal. Call 732-8211
for information.
World Series of Poker
Championship
Camp Red Cloud’s Mitchell’s Club will
host a World Series of Poker
Championship tournament Nov. 25-27.
The tournament will be played in the
“No Limit - Texas Hold ‘Em” style of
poker. The tournament is open to the
first 320 players to sign up. For
information or to register, visit
www.crcmwr.com.
Special Duty as Inspector
General
The Office of the Inspector General for
8th U.S. Army and U.S. Forces Korea
is looking for Soldiers in the rank of
major (branch immaterial) or captain
(with successful completion of
company command) to serve as IG. For
additional information, call Lt. Col.
Levern Eady at 725-6739.
Area I The Morning Calm Weekly
Installation Planning Board comes to Area I
By Margaret Banish-Donaldson customer-focused and driven products being funded. The May meeting will
Area I Public Affairs and services, which will raise the overall yield a prioritized list of projects that can
CAMP RED CLOUD — Quality-of- quality of life in Warrior Country while be executed within available funds and
life issues underpin almost every aspect simultaneously enhancing the readiness year-end funds.
of the Army way of life. To enhance of our stakeholders.” “Many of these projects will ensure
readiness, the U.S. Army garrisons in To expedite the process, working a safer living and working environment
Area I want to take care of their Total groups are formed to give for over 16,000 military, civilian
Force — the Soldiers — through an recommendations to the camps Red employees and family members in Area
Installation Planning Board. Cloud and Casey boards. The two I,” Huber said. “Typical IPB projects and
The Area I IPB will provide a forum groups are then melded together at the initiatives are the result of transition and
for the Area I installation commander to IPB meetings to give their “yes” or “no” re-stationing, base closures, and quality-
obtain local consensus on the installation recommendations on all current and of-life improvements.”
master plan, and set vision and priorities proposed projects prior to end-of-the- The comprehensive list of 245
from the senior leadership of installation year funding. projects includes current renovation and
stakeholders and battalion-level tenant The Area I IPB will convene construction projects. Eighty-four
organizations. semiannually with meetings scheduled projects belong to the CRC enclave and
“Our real mission is to focus on how for December and May of each fiscal the remainder to the Casey enclave. Each
we can provide better quality service to year. Officials explained the December listing shows a detailed project
our customers — Department of meeting will serve as the basis for description including an estimated
Defense civilians, servicemembers and allocating sustainment, restoration and schedule.
their families,” said Lt. Col. William modernization funds at the start of the “Every voting member will receive a
Huber, Camp Red Cloud garrison new fiscal year, and will provide prioritized listing of projects, which
commander. “We need to provide information on the likelihood of projects directly supports all of the Area I safety,
health and fire hazards; mission;
transformation and stationing and re-
stationing; and well-being needs,” Huber
said.
The Area I commander retains the
authority to make decisions in all instances
of tie votes that determine the priority of
projects, for the Area I board. The
respective garrison commanders retain
the authority to make decisions in all
instances of tie votes when determining
the priority for the enclave boards.
“Continued strong support on these
quality-of-life matters is necessary,”
Huber said. “Our strategy of day-to-day
interactions with our customers,
employees and stakeholders allows us
to measure our level of success and
identify future tenant unit requirements.
MARGARET BANISH-DONALDSON
Maintaining high quality-of-life
Construction has begun on the new 2nd Infantry Division Band headquarters buliding at Camp
standards is directly attributable to our
Red Cloud. Currently seven percent of the work is done and an estimated completion date of
ability to listen to our most precious
October 2006 has been set.
resource – the people.”
Breast Cancer affects one in eight women
Spc. Chris Stephens history of breast cancer, women under the age of 50 and
Second Infantry Division Public Affairs having no known risk factors.
CAMP RED CLOUD – Karen, a 35-year-old military Mammograms are one of the tools used to detect breast
wife, had already survived breast cancer once. But a few cancer, as well as self-examination. A mammogram is a
days after her 35th birthday she received some of the worst safe, low-dose X-ray picture of the breast.
news imaginable – her cancer had come back. The National Breast Cancer Foundation said early
“The second time around, I felt vulnerable because it detection of breast cancer is the key to a greater chance
was a recurrence,” she said. “I wanted to continue with of survival and more treatment options.
my life and not let breast cancer take over my life. I wanted Early detection plans should include:
the most aggressive therapy available because I enjoy life ! Clinical breast examinations every three years from
so much.” ages 20-39 and then every year thereafter
It was then and there Karen said she decided she would ! Monthly breast self-examinations beginning at age 20.
survive her second episode with breast cancer. “I was Look for any changes in your breasts
determined to do whatever it took to live,” she said. ! Baseline mammogram by the age of 40
Each year, 182,000 women like Karen are diagnosed ! Mammogram every one to two years for women age
with breast cancer (one every three minutes) and 43,300 40-49, depending on various findings.
women will die from it (one every 12 minutes). A report ! Keeping a personal record of self-exams and
from the National Cancer Institute estimates about one in mammograms.
eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer Today Karen speaks to people about her experiences
during her lifetime. with breast cancer.
Although some ethnic groups are at a higher risk for “I have to speak out to others to help them know that
breast cancer, the disease does not discriminate. they must be responsible for their own bodies and their
According to the Breast Cancer Web site, “Breast cancer own health,” she said.
knows no boundaries of races for attacking women with (Editor’s Note: Statistics used in this article were
the disease.” gathered from the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
The risks of breast cancer include women with a family For information, go to www.thebreastcancercenter.com.)
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KSC takes on HETS mission
By Margaret Banish-Donaldson
Area I Public Affairs
CAMP MOBILE — In the wee
hours of Nov. 2, Korean Service
Corps personnel completed their
first mission using heavy equipment
transporter systems. The HETS
primary mission is to transport,
d e p l o y, r e c o v e r a n d e v a c u a t e
combat-loaded main battle tanks and
other heavy tracked and wheeled
vehicles.
“The heavy equipment
transportation system has a number
of features that significantly
improve mobility and overall
performance in a tactical
environment,” said Lt. Col. Sammie
Hargrove, 702nd Brigade Support
Battalion commander.
In coordination with the 702nd
BSB, the KSC loaded, transported
and unloaded a total of 19 tanks and
tracked and wheeled vehicles from
Camp Mobile to Camp Casey. “Even
though the distance is short, this is MARGARET BANISH-DONALDSON

a critical mission for the 2nd A Korean Service Corps driver checks with his ground guide before backing up a fully loaded heave equipment transporter system. KSC
Infantry Division,” said Col. Matt personnel loaded, transported and unloaded a total of 19 tanks and tracked and wheeled vehicles from Camp Mobile to Camp Casey during a
Merrick, FIRES Brigade training exercise Nov. 2
commander. Division Military Police served as convoy left Camp Mobile at 1 a.m., vehicles designed to carry personnel
The 702nd BSB transferred their escorts for the endeavor. Medical traveling 15 miles per hour with 15- and certain types of cargo).
HETS to the Korean Service Corps support personnel from the Camp minute intervals between vehicles. “The deployment from Mobile to
six months ago. KSC employees Casey Troop Medical Clinic were For recovery and safety purposes, Casey went smoothly because
have been training for the mission also available to assist if needed. a bobtail tractor was stationed at everyone was well trained and
since. “This is the first real mission “There was good cooperation Camp Casey. rehearsed,” Merrick said.
since the KSC received the HETS and teamwork for this joint By 3:30 a.m., the joint venture “However, the most critical aspect
from the 702nd almost six months exercise,” said Hong Chin ho, KSC was completed without incident. of this mission is what happens
ago,” Hargrove said. company commander. “The 2nd In less than three hours, the KSC when the KSC personnel download,
Dongducheon officials supported Infantry Division transportation moved four Bradley Fighting unload and back up. Everyone needs
the joint effort and provided road noncommissioned officers trained a Vehicles (a fully armored, fully to be a safety officer to make sure
total of 51 KSC tracked vehicle designed to carry there are no mishaps.”
“This is the first step to build the KSC p e r s o n n e l — Mechanized Infantry into close Merrick said the exercise was
d r i v e r s , contact with the enemy); one M- essential to complete the transfer of
confidence and competence to do this m a i n t e n a n c e 109 howitzer (a vehicle that equipment and to introduce the
routinely for the division in the future.” m e c h a n i c s a n d provides armored combat support, Korean Service Corps personnel to
supervisors — for is air trans-portable, internally this new mission. “This is the first
this task.” loaded and has excellent ground step to build the KSC confidence
Col. Matt Merrick
At 7 p.m., mobility); two tank recovery and competence to do this routinely
FIRES Brigade commander
garrison officials v e h i c l e s ; a n d s i x M - 11 3 a r m e d for the division in the future,” he
clearance to alleviate any potential had the barriers inside Camp Casey’s personnel carriers (lightly armored, said.
accidents. In addition, Korean Gate 1 moved in an effort to full-tracked, air-transportable
National Police and 2nd Infantry accommodate the vehicles. The E-mail banishm@korea.army.mil

Safety from Page 5 Bodybuilding from Page 5

“The common thread in almost every accident is a
mistake,” he said. “Somewhere in every accident
chain, the series of events that leads up to an accident,
you can find mistakes that were made that, if you
could have avoided them, would have prevented the
accident.”
The training stressed that there is never a total
absence of risks in anyone’s life. Risks are voluntary
actions and can be managed. Emergencies can be met
and handled, but it takes know-how and constant
alertness. What you cannot prevent, you can by and
large compensate for or protect against.
“Ongoing training is really the key,” said Col.
Forrest R. Newton, Area I commander. “Even if
everyone already knows what we are reviewing, by
taking the time to go over it, it keeps safety in his or
her minds. Safety is not just limited to operations either.
It is all year round in everything we do, on or off
duty, in the barracks or at work.”
put through the symmetry and comparison rounds
and scored again.
Twenty-four-year-old Edwin Lopez from Osan
Air Base was the overall winner.
Rushin encouraged all contestants to enter the 12th
annual Yongsan Better Opportunities for Single and
unaccompanied Soldiers contest Dec.
3 at Moyer community Services
Center. She added that the Yongsan
BOSS contest will include women’s
categories as well, and asked the ladies
in the audience to enter the women’s
open division.
E-mail banishm@korea.army.mil
Ward Patrick flexes for the judges at
Camp Red Cloud’s Mitchell’s Club Nov.
4. Patrick won first in the competition’s
Men’s Middleweight and Best Overall
Pose categories. Servicemembers from
as far away as Osan Air Base competed
in the Area I event.

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Yongsan security guards engage targets

Security forces qualify
with M9 pistols
By Sgt. Christopher Selmek
Area II Public Affairs
REYNOLDS RANGE — Area II security guards
put their training to the test as they pulled out their
M9 pistols, aimed and fired. The guards spent four
daylong session at the range in mid-October for semi-
annual training.
“In order to carry a firearm, they need to be
weapons qualified,” said Ricky Oxendine, Area II Law
and Order officer. “They need to know it to the same
standards as the Soldiers they are protecting. It’s as
simple as that.”
There are 430 Korean security guards at Area II
installations. Many of the guards have worked with
the U.S. Army for more than 20 years; however, some
guards are new.
Oxendine said weapons qualification is essential to
protecting the Area II community.
“We are security guards, so we have to be able to
protect our camp and our property,” said Yi Kang-
soo, one of the security guards firing at the range and SGT. CHRISTOPHER SELMEK

a former Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army
Soldier. “From my days as a KATUSA Soldier, I
remember how important this weapon is, though it is
my first time qualifying on it.”
The guards fired at target silhouettes from 7, 15
and 25 meters.
Oxendine said two days of classroom training
covered everything to prepare the guards to qualify:
handling, loading, sighting, breathing and engaging
Yongsan security guard Kang So-yong recoils slightly as she fires a round downrange.
the target with the weapon. on, security deputy commander. “They have to think
Access control point guards are armed with the about force protection all the time and be able to
standard 9mm Army pistol, the M9. protect our installation.”
To qualify, the guards had to hit the target with 24 Oxendine said the guards performed well at the
shots out of 40, with a minimum of 80 points earned. range, but would return after six months for
The guards also trained on nuclear, biological and recertification.
chemical tasks that are also part of semi-annual training.
“Their duty is very important,” said Chu Chun- E-mail christopher.m.selmek@korea.army.mil

Electric space heater use requires approval Medical conference

Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — There
have been no electric space heater fires
at Yongsan Army Garrison for more than
three years and Area II fire and safety
officials want to keep it that way.
“We urge everyone to be aware about
the benefits – as well as the dangers – of
electric space heaters,” said Area II
Assistant Fire Chief Moses Gibbs III.
Gibbs characterizes space heaters as
“an excellent source of secondary energy.”
However, he said, prospective on-post
users and people in military housing must
get permission to use one.
Gibbs said that 8th U.S. Army
Pamphlet 420-1 specifies that only
Underwriters Laboratories or Factory
Mutual or equivalent Korean/Japanese
labeled appliances and equipment are
authorized for use.
“People who want to use an electric
space heater in barracks, family housing
or in their workplace must ask permission
in writing and have their heater tested,”
said Gibbs.
Area II Safety Officer Jeff Hyska said
only approved electric heaters will be
authorized. Kerosene space heaters are
prohibited.
A memo or letter should be addressed
to the Area II Directorate of Public Works
requesting authorization to use an electric
space heater. The heater should be taken
to the Yongsan Fire Department or to the
DPW Electrical Shop for testing. If it
passes, approval may be granted.
Once in use, Gibbs suggests following
these procedures to minimize the risk of fire:
! Before using, carefully read the
manufacturer’s operating and safety
instructions.
!Avoid placing the space heater near
water. The instruction manual will indicate
whether a heater is intended for use in
locations such as bathrooms or outdoors.
If that information is missing, do not use
the heater in either of those areas.
!Before use, carefully inspect your heater
and its electrical cord and plug. Never
use a heater that is damaged.
!Use your heater only as a supplementary
source of heat. These devices are not
intended to replace your heating system
and should not be used unless their use is
supervised, and permission has been
granted by your local DPW electricians.
!To prevent a fire, keep combustibles
such as draperies, clothing and furniture
at a safe distance – at least three feet away
– from the heater.
!Pay special attention to children if there
is a heater in the room. Remind children
not to poke their fingers or objects through
STEVE DAVIS
Fire Inspector Paek Sung-han checks an
electric space heater Oct. 28 at Yongsan.
the protective guard. Slight contact with
a heating coil can cause electric shock or
start a fire.
!Always seek a fixed installed wall outlet
to plug your heater; if you use an
extension cord, it should have a rating 1.25
times the wattage rating of the heater.
!Unplug your electric space heater when
not in use or when leaving your facility
for an extended period.
Gibbs said anyone with questions
about electric space heater use and safety
should call Area II Fire and Emergency
Services at 738-5200.
affords learning
opportunities
By Sgt. Christopher Selmek
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — The
38th Parallel Medical and Nursing
societies held their 55th Annual
Conference Oct. 24 – 28 to enhance
reliable care in Korea.
Former Surgeon General retired
Lt. Gen. James B. Peake attended
lectures along with nearly 300 guests
to learn about topics as diverse as
hand injuries, attention deficit
disorder and Oriental medicine.
“These conferences have been
hosted every year since the Korean
War to improve medical care on the
peninsula,” Peake said. “I’ve been
invited to speak several times as
surgeon general, and I look forward
to the opportunity to see some old
colleagues.”
The 38th Parallel Medical Society
was formed in 1951 by a group of
3rd Infantry Division medical
officers, said Maj. Shawn Lockett,
program director. Its goal is to
provide a forum for discussion of
See Medical, Page 12
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Use Caution at Gate 17
Drivers entering and exiting Gate 17 on
Yongsan South Post are urged to use
caution due to increased pedestrian
traffic associated with the grand opening
of the Museum of Korea nearby.
Veteran’s Day Closures
!Quartermaster Laundry will be closed
Friday for Veteran’s Day. It will reopen
Saturday for individual piece rate and
Monday for organizational items. For
information, call 736-4397.
!The Area II Law & Order and Vehicle
Registration/Pass & ID offices will be
closed Friday and Monday due to the
Veteran’s Day holiday. Monday, call 738-
4306 or 4414 for emergencies only.
! The Area II Housing Office will also
be closed for Veteran’s Day.
Holiday Community of Sharing
Assist Area II families (E-6 and below or
civilian equivalent) during Community
of Sharing – Holiday Project 2005. This
Army Community Service program
provides commissary holiday food
vouchers and December holiday toys
and gift certificates. Application
deadlines are Tuesday and Dec. 12. For
information, call Doris Lebby at 738-8977.
Radio Town Hall
Phone in or e-mail questions to the Area
II Support Activity commander and staff
during an Area II Radio Town Hall that
will be broadcast live on The Eagle 102.7
FM 9-10 a.m. Nov. 28. Call 738-7040
during the broadcast to ask questions
or e-mail areaiitownhall@korea.army.mil
before or during the town hall meeting.
For information, call 738-7354.
Newcomer’s Orientation
Army Community Service will host a
Newcomer’s Orientation 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Nov. 21-23 at the ACS building 4106, room
118. Day one briefings familiarize
newcomers with Area II services and
opportunities. Day two includes an
introduction to Korean culture and
language. Day three is a tour of Seoul.
For information, call 738-7505.
STOMP Workshop
Learn how to be a better advocate for
children with special needs at a
Specialized Training of Military Parents
workshop Monday and Tuesday at the
Area II Army Community Service. Topics
include federal laws regarding education
of students with disabilities, wills and
guardianship, networking,
communication strategies, and more. For
information, call Alexander Carter at 738-
5311.
CPR/AED Course
The American Red Cross will offer a
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation /
Automatic Electronic Defibrillator class
at Osan Air Base 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Tuesday thru Nov. 18. Cost is $45.
Courses are also available for adult and
infant CPR, first aid and baby-sitting. For
information, call 738-3670.
Area II
Area II housing specialist takes top USFK honors
By Pvt. Lee Yang-won
Area II Public Affairs
(Editor’s note: This is part two of a two-
part series on USFK employees of the
year in Area II Support Activity.)
YONGSAN GARRISON — For
Area II Soldiers and civilians who
move off post there are many
questions.
“How do I know if I’m signing the
right lease? Does the lease meet my
needs for the right cost?”
These worries are some of the main
concerns people may go through when
staying overseas, especially in Korea.
To set matters straight, U.S. Forces
Korea Housing Employee of the Year
PVT. LEE YANG-WON
United States Forces Korea Housing Employee
of the Year Kim Min-hui helps Area II customers
with off-post housing needs.
Mike Osenton lines up his shot Oct. 18 at the Main Post Club where he was matched against
another member of the Area II Pool League in one of their weekly sets.
The Morning Calm Weekly
Kim Min-hui helps Area II customers
with off-post housing needs.
“I’m flattered by the award,” Kim
said. “People here always have helped
me get the job done. Many other
excellent workers in this office
should’ve received it instead of me.”
Kim is recognized by Area II
customers when it comes to
inprocessing and mandatory briefings
required for customers who will
reside off post.
United States Forces Korea
Commander Gen. Leon J. LaPorte
presented Kim a plaque for being
selected as the 2005 Housing
Employee of the Year Oct. 25 at a
Knight Field ceremony.
Kim is always there to solve
conflicts between USFK customers,
realtors and landlords. She also
provides help to people who develop
problems during their lease.
“I try to be fair when solving these
problems, but always consider the
USFK customers’ right and
convenience first because that’s why
we’re here,” Kim said.
She can be firm with the realtors
and landlords when they need to fix
their attitude providing fair and proper
conditions for the customer’s stay.
Kim is also said to have a very
positive and tremendous effect on co-
workers and others. For the last few
years, she was asked to lead the staff
as the acting branch chief.
SGT. CHRISTOPHER SELMEK
The branch chief job required hard
work and additional responsibility. It is
a heavy workload many people would
try to avoid.
“She’s been getting her job done
while doing the workload of another
job,” said Yi Hyon-mi, one of Kim’s
coworkers.
Yi said Kim was given a chance to
get promoted as a branch chief, but she
passed up the opportunity and continued
to accomplish the chief’s duty plus her
own job as a housing referral specialist
until a new chief was hired.
She has been an Area II housing
referral specialist for 15 years.
“Ms. Kim definitely deserves this
award,” Yi said. “I truly wanted her to
receive the award when she was
nominated. I wanted her to realize that
she’s been doing a real fine job.
Yi said when she heard about Kim’s
award she was happy for her.
“She is an excellent troubleshooter,”
said Jacquelyn Cho, Area II Housing
Services Office chief. “If there is
anything we need to find out, like how
things are supposed to be done, she has
the answer for it.”
Cho said Kim has made herself
invaluable when it comes to off-post
housing knowledge.
She said Kim is one of the employees
they cannot do without and is a valuable
asset to the housing office.
E-mail yangwon.lee@korea.army.mil
Area II Pool League
wants players
By Sgt. Christopher Selmek
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — The
Area II Pool League is looking for new
members to round out next season’s
schedule. This little known gaming club
has been providing quarterly competition
opportunities for most of the past year.
Members meet at 7 p.m. every
Tuesday at Harvey’s, the Navy Club and
the Main Post Club. The eight to 12 team
members each share the $80 entrance
fee.
“We have six teams at the moment,”
said league treasurer Bob Ring. “We’d
love to expand, and if we get enough
teams we’ll pick another night of the
week so everybody can play.”
Each team plays three sets of five
single matches each meet. The best
three out of five wins the set, which is
then tallied to the overall league
standings. Because of the number of
games, each player is guaranteed to play
at least once.
“Every team has a few good players
and a few not-so-good players,” said
Tony Iafelice, league member. “Even if
you aren’t that good, if you like to play,
you should come out and play.”
According to many of the group’s
See Pool, Page 12
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American students visit Korean school
Korean
By Cpl. Seo Ki-chul
Area II Public Affiars
SEOUL — More than 200 American middle school
students started their morning Nov. 3 with a visit to a
Seoul elementary school, where they were welcomed
with open arms by Korean students.
“Even though we couldn’t communicate enough
with each other, I think we had a good time,” said
Hwarang Elementary School student Lee Hye-jin, 13.
“I realized that they are almost the same as Korean
students, except for language and appearance.”
Lee said the American students were friendly.
The Korea English Culture Association has
coordinated the event for three years in an effort to
make Seoul American Middle School students aware
of Korean student life and culture.
Samia Mounts, assistant SAMS principal, said she
believes her students will gain not only an understanding
of Korean culture, but also make new friends.
“We extend our appreciation for this wonderful
intercultural exchange opportunity,” she said.
The American keynote speaker, Lee Ann Schade, 13,
greeted the Korean students in their own language, saying CPL. SEO KI-CHUL
she appreciated the chance to visit a Korean school. Hwarang Elementary School sixth-grader Song Chae-eun feeds Joe Anastasia, 11, traditional Korean food Nov. 3 during a Seoul
“I am very happy to be here,” she said. “Since American Middle School visit.
most of us are living on a military base, we are not teachers. Later, the American students formed a string Hwarang English Instructor Timothy Bentevis
aware of many things about Korean students.” ensemble and choir to bring western melodies to the said the event turned out to be informative to Koreans,
Schade told the students she wanted to know how Korean youth. as well as to the American students.
they study in school, “and how you spend your time During lunch time, American and Korean students “I really enjoyed this wonderful cultural exchange
with your friends.” gathered at the playground to share Korean cuisine program,” he said. “While watching students talking
The children participated in various activities like like seaweed-wrapped rice with meat, rice cake and and having lunch together, I strongly felt it gave
kite flying, rope jumping and hoop rolling. rice drinks. both countries’ students a chance to create an
The American students also listened to a traditional Many Korean students felt the experience was environment for world peace.”
Korean instrument performance. The experience gave worthwhile, despite the language barrier.
them a special taste of Korean culture, explained the “We will miss them,” Lee said. E-mail kichul.seo@korea.army.mil
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Pool
members, pool has always been popular
among Soldiers, but has not been
organized on Yongsan until recently.
“They haven’t really done a lot with
it as far as structured competition,”
Iafelice said. “This group was put
together by a couple guys who took it
upon themselves to go around and ask
the clubs on post if they would support
us.”
The league also holds regularly
scheduled tournaments that are open to
the public.
“I don’t think anybody does it for
the trophies,” Iafelice said. “We do it
for the camaraderie and the
competition.”
Others do it simply because it’s what
they enjoy.
Medical
current advances and military medical
issues unique to the Korean Peninsula.
“This society was created
specifically so medical consultants
could brush up on their techniques and
discuss how to best fulfill medical needs
during the war,” Lockett said.
That tradition continues today by
flying around 15 American specialists
whose talents are of special interest
to the Korean medical community.
The coordinators of the conference
also invited around 15 Korean
nationals to receive joint training with
the U.S. military.
This year’s theme, “Military Medicine
and Nursing from the Sea to the DMZ,
is also exemplified by one of the more
anticipated courses, “Health Care in
North Korea.”
“I’m definitely looking forward to the
Col. Elspeth Ritchie discusses combat psychiatry Oct. 26 at the Dragon Hill Lodge during the
38th Parallel Medical and Nursing Societies 55th Annual Conference.
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“I grew up with a pool table in the
house, but I never knew how to play
until I got to Yongsan,” said James
Haggerty, aspiring pool professional. “I
never played in a league until three years
ago.
Haggerty said he looks forward to
the competition and practice because it’s
something he wants to try professionally
someday.
He also said pool is about learning
from your mistakes.
“If a not-so-good player is pitted
against a better player, they usually find
a way to rise to the occasion,” he said.
“That’s the way a lot of life is.”
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from Page 9
content this year,” Peake said. “The
way it is set up, it tailors to each person’s
individual needs and lets them decide
what they want to get out of it.”
Lockett highlighted other areas of the
conference as opportunities for military
medical experts to learn things that may
be useful in future operations.
“With the operations tempo of
today’s Army, you never know when
you’re going to find yourself in the
d e s e r t , ” h e s a i d . “ To t h a t e n d ,
we’ve tried to bring in a lot of
experts from Operation Iraqi
Freedom and Operation Enduring
Freedom to share their experience.
That way hopefully we don’t have
to reinvent the wheel every time
someone new arrives in theatre.”
E-mail christopher.m.selmek@korea.army.mil
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How Much is Enough?
Korean laws increase importance of POV insurance
By Capt. Sasha N. Rutizer
Area IV Legal Assistance Office
S
imply put, driving in Korea is not like driving
in the United States. Narrow streets, an over-
abundance of vehicles of all types and different
perspectives on driving etiquette combine to make
motoring in Korea a difficult (and sometimes hazardous)
endeavor. However, to reduce driving stress — and civil
and criminal liability – drivers may consider purchasing
additional personal injury and property damage insurance
for all privately owned vehicles.
The Office of the Provost Marshall, U.S. Forces
Korea, requires minimum insurance coverage in the
following amounts, and for the following
contingencies:
! $50,000 to cover liability resulting from bodily
injury or death of any one person.
! $100,000 to cover liability resulting from bodily
injury or death per accident.
! $25,000 property damage liability per accident.
In order to increase protection from civil judgments
and criminal prosecution, the U.S. Armed Forces
Claims Service, Korea, recommends that drivers
purchase insurance in the following amounts, and for
the following contingencies:
! $100,000 to cover liability resulting from bodily
injury or death of any one person ($50,000 more than
the minimum amount required);
! $300,000 to cover liability resulting from bodily
injury or death per accident ($200,000 more than the
minimum amount required).
! $25,000 property damage liability per accident
(no change).
Korea has a special law regarding traffic accidents.
This law is designed to encourage private settlements
between injured parties and drivers at fault. Appropriate
compensation (through insurance) to the injured party
generally satisfies the requirements of the law. If a
private settlement cannot be reached, the injured party
can sue the driver at fault in a Korean court.
U.S. servicemembers, civilian employees,
dependents and invited contractors are subject to these
kinds of lawsuits. In addition, the Korean criminal
justice system can be used to enforce civil judgments.
Korean law holds all drivers to a very high standard.
A traffic violation that would result in a citation in the
United States may result in imprisonment in Korea -
especially if the injured party is seriously injured or
killed, and/or the driver at fault does not have insurance.
DAVID MCNALLY
Cpl. Kim Chan, Headquarters and Headquarters Company,
Area II Support Activity, gets measured for a new advanced
combat helmet.
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However, Korean courts generally respond positively
when injured parties receive sufficient compensation
from drivers at fault. As a consequence, having plenty
of POV insurance is a good first step in avoiding the
Korean criminal justice system.
Ideally, all drivers will avoid traffic accidents during
their time in Korea. But everyone needs to make sure
that if they are involved in an accident, they have
enough insurance to protect themselves, their family
and the injured party. Although obtaining additional
insurance may increase a person’s immediate financial
burden, the extra cost is far outweighed by the
increased protection received and added peace of mind.
For information and questions regarding POV
insurance, contact the local legal assistance office.
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and III, where they plan to finish the project by Nov. 24.
“We’ve served thousands of Soldiers since we
started,” said Pfc. Patrick Singleton, 14th Signal
Detachment. “You would think it would all be a blur,
but I recognize a lot of faces going through.”
Sgt. Dwayne Pryor, 41st Sig. Bn., directed Soldiers
through the line in an orderly manner. Twelve Soldiers
would stand in a boxed-off area to receive briefings
at each station.
“We’re taking care of 100 people per hour, no
fuss, no muss,” he said. “If I’m ever in charge of a
fielding program, this is how I’m going to do it.”
Across the Army, Army Reserve and National
Guard, officials hope to equip all Soldiers with more
than 864,000 sets of equipment by September 2006.
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Two for the Two for the The Man No Show No Show No Show Roll Bounce
Money R Money R PG-13 PG-13

North Country
A true story centered on Lori
Jenson, who took a job at a
Minnesota iron mine in 1975.
She and other female miners
endured harassment from
male co-workers, ranging
from verbal taunts to
pornographic graffiti and
worse. Jenson eventually filed
suit in 1984 and won a
landmark legal decision.
The Man -- A case of
mistaken identity forces
federal agent Derrick Vann
and dental supply salesman
Andy Fidler to team up as they
speed through the streets of
Detroit to pull off a sting
operation and solve the
murder of Vann’s former
partner.
Red Eye -- Lisa hates to
fly, but the terror that awaits
her on the night flight to Miami
has nothing to do with a fear
of flying. Moments after
takeoff, Lisa’s seatmate,
Jackson menacingly reveals
the real reason he’s on board:
He is an operative in a plot to
kill a rich and powerful
businessman, and Lisa is the
key to its success. If she
refuses to cooperate, an
assassin awaiting a call from
Jackson will kill her father.
Trapped within the confines
of a jet at 30,000 feet, Lisa
has nowhere to run and no
way to summon help without
endangering her father, her
fellow passengers and her
own life.
The 40-Y
40- ear-Old
Year -Old
Virgin -- 40-year-old Andy
has done quite a few things
in his life. He’s got a cushy
job stamping invoices at an
electronics superstore, a nice
apartment with a proud
collection of action figures and
comic books, good friends,
a nice attitude. But there’s
just one little thing he hasn’t
quite gotten around to doing
yet—something most people
have done by his age. Andy’s
never had sex. His friends
consider it their duty to help,
but nothing proves effective
enough until he meets Trish,
a 40-year-old mother of three.
Andy’s friends are psyched
by the possibility that “it” may
finally happen.
The Weather Man
Popular Chicago television
weatherman, Dave Spritz, has
a shot at the big time when a
national morning television
show calls him for an audition.
Professionally, Dave is on the
top of the world, but his
personal life is in complete
disarray. Dave’s painful
divorce, his dad’s illness and
trouble with his kids have him
poised on the knife’s edge
between stability and disaster.
The harder he tries to control
events, the more he finds life,
like the weather, is completely
unpredictable.
Two for the Money
A star college football player
at the top of his game blows
out his knee, forcing him to
choose a new profession. He
winds up getting into the
sports gambling business
and is recruited by a man
who runs one of the best
sports-booking operations in
the country.

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The Morning Calm Weekly
When God was at his very best
By Chaplain (Maj.) Joshua L. Pair
23rd Area Support Group
When we consider the heavens and all the mighty
works of God; when we think about all that God has
done -- from Genesis to Revelation, from the past to
the present — I wonder when God performed his
very best.
Some scientists say God was at his best when he
gave man the ability to build airplanes that fly in the
mist of the heavens. Other scholars, philosophies and
theologians say that God was at his best when man
walked upon the moon. There are others who say
God was at his best when he allowed man to build
ships that sail the Seven Seas.
I am drawn to the inevitable conclusion that God
was at his best when as the Bible says, “What is man
that thou art mindful of him, for you have made him a
little lower than the angels.”
When we look at the creation story, one could say
that God was at his best when he stepped out into the
midst of nothing and made something.
He called forth the stars, constellations and galaxies,
and they all came forth in orderly procession. The
sun, the moon and the planets also obeyed his voice
when directed to light the heavens by day and night.
As we look back over the biblical record and
examine what God has done, throughout history we
see his divine hand in the affairs of mankind. When
the Israelites were in bondage in Egypt, God directed
Moses to go and tell Pharaoh, “Let my people go.”
Pharaoh refused and God made a highway through
the Red Sea for his people to flee from Egypt.
Man at one point measured time by the orbit of the
earth around the sun. God gave man the knowledge
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and wisdom to create clocks and now we are able to
tell time by simply looking at the hands of our clocks
both day and night.
More than 2,000 years ago; man nailed Jesus to the
cross. They crucified him because of his
righteousness. However, a dying Jesus asked his father,
“Forgive them for they know not what they do.”
One song writer wrote: “I was sinking deep in sin,
far from the peaceful shores, very deeply stained
within, seeking to rise no more; but the master of the
seas heard my distressing cry, and love lifted me,”
and “Amazing grace, how sweet the sound, that saved
a wretch like me. I once was lost, but now I’m found,
blind but now I see.”
Romans 5:8 gives us the good news that “while we
were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” God was at his
best, when he saved someone like me.

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Worship
Eastern Orthodox Gospel 5:10 p.m. Camp Eagle Chapel
Saturday 6 p.m. Freedom Chapel Sunday 1 p.m. Freedom Chapel KATUSA
Wednesday 7 p.m. Freedom Chapel Sunday 8 p.m. Camp Long Chapel
Protestant Contemporary Faith Formation
Collective Sunday 6 p.m. Freedom Chapel Wednesday 4 p.m. Freedom Chapel
Sunday 10:30 a.m. Camp Humphreys’ KATUSA
Zoeckler Station Chapel Tuesday 7 p.m. Freedom Chapel Area III Chaplains
11 a.m. Camp Humphreys’
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A traditional Chinese painting welcomes visitors to Incheon’s ‘Chinatown.’
Shoppers gaze over a wide selection of knick-knacks.
Right: Gen. MacArthur’s statue
memorializes the famous Incheon
landing, which turned the tide of the
Korean War.
Brett Hayes, a Yongsan Garrison family member, checks out
Incheon’s famous Chinatown Oct. 30.
By Capt. Stacy Ouellette
8th U.S. Army Future Operations
INCHEON — An array of reds and yellows shower
the restaurants, shops and even the lampposts that
make up Chinatown located in Incheon.
There are a variety of stores to browse through.
Visitors can purchase oriental knick-knacks, silk
items, tea sets and jade products. Most shops sell
similar products, but it’s still fun to visit each one.
During our trip, my friends and I had lunch at
one of the many restaurants in the area.
We sampled egg drop soup, egg rolls with beef
and large prawns.
The egg rolls were unlike any I’ve had, They were
made with real egg wrapped around the inner contents.
Everything was delicious and worth the cost.
After roaming the streets for a bit, we journeyed
upward to Jayu Park, the first modern-style park
built in Korea.
After being completed in 1888, the area was
named All Nations Park. It was renamed after
the Korean War and the well-known Incheon
Landing Operation.
During the first year of the Korean War, when
the outcome looked uncertain, U.S. Army Gen.
Spectacular sunsets await Incheon visitors.
The Morning Calm Weekly
Douglas MacArthur led a daring landing Sept.
15, 1950.
The landing was a success and changed the
outcome of the war. The operation aided the Allied
Forces, led by the United States, to recapture Seoul.
In appreciation for his service, the Republic of
Korea erected a bronze statue of MacArthur in
Incheon Central Park. The statue overlooks the sea
to honor him.
Two other memorials are also located in the area
in honor of the U.S. Korean Alliance and also
noncombatant Korean citizens.
Many were students who volunteered to fight in
the war for their nation.
There are many places to have a snack or to
view the surroundings. The harbor’s shipping
industry is visible from a variety of angles. During
our visit, we were able to watch the sun set.
Incheon Landing and Chinatown are directly
across from the Incheon stop on Seoul Subway
Line 1. It is the last stop on that line. It takes
about an hour and a half to get there from
Yongsan.
E-mail stacy.ouellette@korea.army.mil
PHOTOS BY CAPT. STACY OUELLETTE
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World Series of Poker
The Mitchell’s “World Series of Poker”
will be Nov. 25-27 at the Camp Red
Cloud club. Participation is limited to
the first 320 players, with prizes
awarded to top finishers. For
information or to sign up, call 732-9187.
MWR Restaurant Survey
Commiskey’s Family Restaurant on
Yongsan Garrison’s South Post and
Reggies Restaurant on Main Post began
conducting the MWR Restaurant
Survey. The surveys consist of 15
questions and a comment section so
customers may help MWR improve.
The survey will take less than a minute
to complete and will greatly assist MWR
in trying to improve Area II restaurants.
After completing the survey, hand it
over to the cashier on your way out
and receive a $1 discount for your next
meal at Commiskey’s or Reggie’s.
Big Screen Giveaway
Yongsan Lanes is having another 65"
big screen TV giveaway sales
promotion.
With receipts of at least $5 from
Yongsan Lanes’ Habanero anyone is
eligible to participate. Participants
must be 18 or above and a U.S. ID
cardholder to be eligible.
Just put your name and telephone
number on the back of the receipt and
drop it in the drawing box in front of
the TV between now and Dec. 16.
Thirty two participants will be drawn
and those 32 bowlers will have to roll
one ball, knocking down eight pins
or better for women and nine or more
pins for the men. All bowlers that
knock down the correct amount of
pins for there gender will then need
to pass the Yongsan Lanes Fear
Factor Challenge: Eat a one-pound
Habanero burrito of your choice.
After that, remaining contestants
select their “lucky locker
combination” to win the 65" JVC TV
or any of 31 consolation prizes.
The drawing will be held at 1 p.m. Dec.
17, at Yongsan Lanes. Contestants
must be present to play and win. This
event is sponsored by Miller Brewing
Company. For information, e-mail
questions to
VictorineR@korea.army.mil or call
Yongsan Lanes, at 723-7830.
9-Ball Tourney
Area I community activity centers will
hoast a nine-ball pool league for all
interested personnel serving in Area
I. Competition will begin Dec. 12 at
each area CAC, however participants
must first attend pre-event
organizational meetings at their
individual camps. For information and
meeting times, contact the local
community activity center.
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MPs host ‘Watchpup Olympics’
‘Watchpup
By Cpl. Jung Jung-woo
8th Military Police Brigade
YONGSAN GARRISON — About
30 Soldiers donated their time and
attention to 39 children from the
Sungrowon Orphanage recently, for a
day of fun called the “Watchpup
Olympics.”
Running to the Soldiers as soon as
they got off the bus, the children wasted
no time in bonding with their American
and Korean Augmentation to the U.S.
Army hosts.
“All of our kids will never forget your
love you gave to them,” said Jeon Ok-
ja, Sungrowon Orphanage vice president.
“Thank you for this even, for the kids
who have not enough chance to go
outside.”
The Soldiers initially visited the
orphanage two months ago to help
support the kids. The orphanage was
originally established to take care of
Korean Conflict orphans.
During that trip the orphans were not
as eager to interact with their American
visitors. The childrens had rarely seen
foreigners, so they were a little afraid
of the Soldiers at first, said some of the
KATUSAs.
“The kids from the orphanage looked
nervous to see the U.S. Soldiers,” said
Pfc. Kim Tae-young, 14th MP
Detachment. “However, they soon got
familiar with us and enjoyed the time
being with lots of Soldiers.”
At the Watchpup Olympics, the main PHOTOS BY CPL. JUNG JUNG-WOO
sports events started after a lunch Above: Sgt. Jimmy Ward, Headquarters and
prepared by NCOs. Headquarters Company, 8th MP Brigade
Sgt. 1st Class Anthony Doucet, 8th training room, helps a child from the Sungrowon
MP Bde., organized the olympics and Orphanage hit a pinata.
prepared five sports events: softball At Right: An instructor working in the
throw, egg run, balloon toss, long jump Sungrowon Orphanage watches Watchpup
Olympics activities with children from the
and three-legged race.
orphanage.
Soldiers helped the kids enjoy each
event, and all the children seemed to After all the events finished,
have a great time with them. “I want to Command Sgt. Maj. Tommie Hollins Company, 8th MP Bde., presented a
see children have fun today,” said Spc. Sr., 8th MP Bde., awarded gold medals plaque symbolizing HHC’s support for
Katrina Robinson, 8th MP Bde. to every child. the orphanage to Jeon, and she presented
command group. “This is a great event. I’m so glad handmade handkerchiefs and key
that 8th MP Brigade Soldiers could come holders for the Soldiers.
out and spent time with little kids,” said The event ended with the children
Hollins. “It looks like the kids have a lining up to hit a piñata and gather the
great time with Soldiers. We will candy revealed when it burst.
continue special events like this With little hands and smiling faces
orphanage olympics.” pressed against the bus’s windows, the
First Sgt. Michael Barnes, Soldiers stood in the parking lot waving
Headquarters and Headquarters goodbye.
Two children from the Sungrowon Orphanage Master Sgt. Marquis Mcinnis, Headquarters and headquarters Company, 8th MP Brigade S-4,
team up while playing the “Egg Run” at the 8th blows up a balloon for a Sungrowon Orphanage child at the Watchpup Olympics.
MP Brigade-sponsored Watchpup Olympics.
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516th PSB Postal up before dawn

By F. Neil Neeley
Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS – It’s 6 a.m.
and already the post mail room here is
buzzing with activity. At a time when
most people are just getting up for work
or doing their early morning Physical
Training, postal workers from B
Detachment., 516th Personnel Services
Battalion, have been at work since 5:30
a.m., taking care of one of the most
important parts of the post’s morale:
making sure Area III and Kwangju Air
Base Soldiers, airmen and civilians get
their mail.
At 6:30 a.m., the mail truck rumbles
in bringing today’s mail delivery. It has
already been on the road for two hours
having previously made a stop at
Suwon Air Base.
As the truck backs up to the building,
the crew in the mailroom scurries to form
a conga line passing packages hand to
hand to the back of the mail room.
The mail truck is quickly emptied of
incoming mail and then the operation is
turned around. The truck is filled again
with the day’s outgoing mail and sent
on its way north back to Kimpo airport
by way of Osan Air Base.
By 7:30 a.m., the mail crew is busy
sorting the day’s incoming mail by
individual units.
“We support about 10,000 customers
at Camp Humphreys, camps Long and
Eagle, Suwon and Kwangju Air Bases,”
said Staff Sgt. Carlos Perez, assistant
platoon sergeant. “It’s not only the
Soldiers, it’s family members, civilian
employees, contractors and retired
personnel throughout Area III.
“It’s a very rewarding job,” Perez
said. I enjoy seeing my customers
receiving the mail that they’ve been
expecting.”
Post boxes on base are emptied just
after 5:30 a.m. Monday through
Saturday. “People don’t realize that we
begin work so early.” said Perez. “That
mail has to go out the same day as it’s
picked up. Our goal is to ship out every
piece of mail we receive within 24 hours
of receiving it.” Pfc. Edwin Moloy, B Detachment, 516th Spc. Jonathan Conery (left), hands a package
The Humphreys mail room has a staff Personnel Services Battalion empties an to Staff Sgt. Hans Wilhemsen. Both are with the
of only six Soldiers. “We start seeing incoming mail sack. Army Reserve’s 303rd AG Company.
heavy mail by the middle of November,” volume of mail. Perez said that the mail room is going
said Perez. “During the holidays, the Even so, the post office could use to go the extra distance to ensure that
volume of mail truly doubles our additional help, said Perez. “Please everyone gets their holiday gifts in time
operation. That amount of mail puts a consider supporting the post office during for Christmas.
strain on the operation. the Christmas season by volunteering your “We’re going to have our operation
“Right now we have a reserve unit time,” he asked. “You’ll find it a Santa Claus the 24th of December,” he
from Connecticut who are performing rewarding experience and you’ll get to said. “We are going to receive two trucks
their annual training,” he said. Perez see how the whole system works from on Christmas Eve. We’re going to
expects another platoon from the same the inside.” receive the usual truck in the
unit to arrive this weekend for two weeks The post office has a variety morning plus they’re going to
of training, and two other rotations in of volunteer positions available dispatch another truck in the
December. Units augment postal said Sgt. 1st Class Joyce R. afternoon in order for our
personnel because of the increase in the Strickland, non-commissioned customers to receive any
officer in charge. She cautions packages and mail from the
that anyone interested in states. We’re going to close
volunteering must be able to very late -- almost to midnight.
lift the boxes that patrons mail. Since most of our customers
Anyone interested in Perez receive their mail through their
volunteering should contact Strickland or unit mail clerk we’re going to encourage
1st Lt. Brent D. Denisar at 753-7554. the units to come in and get that mail.”

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Pfc. Xiomara Cruz (left) 303rd AG Co., helps Spc. Issac Kumia, B Det., 516 PSB, with a Spc. Gisell Melo sorts mail. Melo is with a reserve unit that is helping out in the mail room as
heavy package. Cruz’s reserve unit is performing its annual training at the mail room here. part of her unit’s annual training. Melo is with the 303rd AG Co., out of Connecticut.

Flu shots set at Camp Humphreys
By Roger Edwards
Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS – “We now have 2,000 doses of flu vaccine on hand,”
said Maj. Michael Endres, chief nurse at Humphreys’ medical clinic, “and we’re
ready to start giving vaccinations as soon as the units can make arrangements to
get their Soldiers to us.”
With only 2,000 doses of the vaccine, the primary recipients are active-
duty Soldiers, according to the major. “We’ll also treat those individuals in Area
III 65 years old or older,” he said, “those 24 months old or younger, patients
undergoing immunosuppressant therapy and pregnant females.”
“That’s only the first shipment though,” said Bill Neiding, 18th Medical
Command Military Vaccination program. “This is not going to be like last year.
The second shipment will be adequate for everyone to be treated.”
Endres has reserved the Humphreys post theatre, for the program. “My
initial dates are [Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday] and again Nov. 22 and 25.
Unit managers should get in touch with me via e-mail at
Michael.endres@kor.amedd.army.mil to make arrangements for their Soldiers
to be vaccinated.
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Veterans Day Ceremony
Area III has scheduled a Veterans
Day Memorial Ceremony at 10
a.m. Friday at Camp Humphreys
Beacon Hill Memorial Park .
Everyone is welcome. Come and
pay your respects to our Veterans
past and present.
Hazardous Waste
Turn-in Procedures
Hazardous Waste turn-in
procedures recently changed.
Hazardous waste and empty
containers can be turned in at
Camp Humphreys only between 1
and 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at
Hazmart, Bldg. 1640. Customers
may call 753-7710 to schedule
appointments. Appointments have
priority over walk-ins. Memos are
not needed to drop off hazardous
waste and containers. For
information at Humphreys, call
753-7754 or 753-7964.
At camps Long and Eagle
Hazardous Waste pick up remains
Tuesdays.
Used Oil/Fuel
Procedures remain the same. To
arrange for a contractor
appointment to pump used oil/fuel,
call Kim Tae-on (753-6048) at
Camp Humphreys or Yi Sang-tae
(721-3486) at Camp Long/Eagle.
Units should call when a 55-gallon
drum is full.
Computer Training for
Dependents
The Area III Information Technical
Education Center is offering
computer training for all
dependents of military, civilian and
Korean national employees.
Training covers basic computer
skills and Microsoft applications.
For information or to sign up, call
753-7002.
Furniture Issue
Customers living off post and
awaiting issue of furniture items
from housing are in luck. Housing
has recently replenished stock and
now has the following items for
delivery: washer, dryer, sofa, desk,
side chair, floor lamp, television
armoire and bookcases. Call 753-
7178/8459 or e-mail
kiddr@korea.army.mil to schedule
an appointment.
516th FTX Scheduled
The 516th PSB will be at minimum
manning Tuesday thru Nov. 25 due
to a detachment Field Training
Exercise. Soldiers must see the unit
S1 to process all actions except
emergencies. (Emergency leaves
and DD Form 93/SGLV). For
emergency leaves after duty
hours, call 011-9982-0656.
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Fair points the way to job success
By Susan Barkley
Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS – Fifty-four
Soldiers, civilians and family members
attending the semiannual Army
Community Service Job Fair Nov. 4 at
Camp Humphreys learned some of the
ins and outs of looking for a job in the
civilian sector from the ACS staff and
the 17 presenters that included several
prospective employers.
The seminar, facilitated by LaVita
Vincent, ACS employment manager and
Charice DeGuzman, ACS volunteer
coordinator, covered interview techniques,
dressing for success, resume and Resumix
preparation, salary negotiations, home-
based business, and volunteer options. A
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‘dress for success’ fashion show showed
the participants some of the ideas that had Spc. Joshua Olson, HOC ,527 MI, practices salary negotiation with LaVita Vincent.
been discussed. make it. FRG was her main goal, Fawcett said
“Make Your Move” was the theme for “I wanted them to know how to start that it was helpful for her that other
the seminar. Vincent compared the job and establish a career plan, how to know agencies came to the seminar and
search process to a chess game. She said what their job skills are, how to get the offered information. “There were a
moving from job to job is a strategy. You rough basics of a resume, how to go few things that I found out that I might
have to know what you want to do; know through an interview, and how to dress be able to do, such as becoming a
what your job skills are; and, you have to for success, and even down to substitute teacher at a school,” she
know what the next move is before you negotiating for a salary,” Vincent added. said.
“I learned some very inspirational Although many participants were
things about what to wear. I didn’t know looking for opportunities here in
that you couldn’t wear certain things,” Korea, Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth I.
said Veronica Brown, a family member. Holland, Headquarters and
With six months left on her sponsor’s Headquarters Company, 23rd Area
tour, finding a job has been a challenge. Support Group, was looking to the
“I’ve been looking since I’ve been here. future for something else.
I’ve had the run-around until I met Miss “I’m retiring so I came because
LaVita and she’s helped me on the path,” the afternoon session had everything
Brown said. t h a t I w a s l o o k i n g f o r.
General Dynamics, Interview techniques; I got
Overseas Car Sales, a lot out of the dress for
Department of Defense success. I’d recommend
Schools and the Civilian this for everybody who’s
Personnel Activity Center all getting out,” Holland said
had representatives on hand to Vi n c e n t c r e d i t e d t h e
talk to potential employees American Forces Spouses
about openings in their Club and the Secondhand
respective organizations. Vincent Rose Thrift Shop, both
Other organizations, including Calumet, from Yongsan Garrison, for much of
had information available. the day’s success. They contributed
“I came here for information for m o n e y f o r t r a i n i n g m a t e r i a l s ,
our spouses in our Family Readiness supplies and food served during the
Group,” said Sue Fawcett, a seminar.
volunteer at the 602nd Aviation Vincent offers the employment
Support Battalion’s Family Readiness seminar twice a year in addition to
Group here. “We learned not only her monthly employment classes and
how to get paid employment but also workshops. For information on any
how to volunteer. of the employment services at ACS,
ROGER EDWARDS
Although helping spouses from her contact Vincent at 753-8321.
Sara Ferguson shows how to dress for success.
Thrift & Gift Shop
reopens
Kim Huber and daughters Makena (left)
and Maile look over treasures in the newly
reopened Painted Door Thrift and Gift Shop
located in Building 309.
The shop reopened Nov. 5 and is the
major way the United Club, a spouses
organization, raises money that it returns to
the commuity in the form of grants.
Grants are given out twice a year and
this November the club gave out $4000 to
13 different community organizations.
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Cool Daddy-O! HAES experiences coffee shop poetry readings
(From left) Fourth-graders Aaron Williamson, Ashley Alanso-Holtorf, Blake Raby and Alex Holbrook
read a four voice poem “I’m Nobody” by Emily Dickinson.
By F. Neil Neeley
Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS – The
classroom lights were dimmed and a
spotlight shone on a single stool at the
front of Zandra Moten’s fourth-grade
class at Humphreys American
Elementary School Monday. It took
some imagination but it all resembled a
beatnik coffee house.
Students sat with mugs of hot
chocolate, cookies and cupcakes at their
Youth Services Jaguars
win triple match
Jaguar Dominique Williamson (center) hustles the ball past Chaos’ Shawn Jang (left) to the surprise
of Chaos’s Casey McHale (right). Dominique scored one goal and was credited with an assist.
By F. Neil Neeley
Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS – The
Jaguars, Humphreys Youth Services
11–12- year-old soccer team, whipped
the Taegu Chaos team three games to
zero here Saturday, during a triple
match on Soldiers Field. The Jaguars
remained undefeated with an 11 and
0 record.
The Jaguars took the Chaos in game
one 4-1, game two 5-2, and game
three 6-2.
“We’re hoping to go undefeated all
Area III
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tables as classmates went up alone or in
groups, sat on the stool and read their
favorite poetry to the class.
“Cool Daddy-O,” exclaimed HAES
gifted education Teacher David Burgher.
“Good job! If you liked the poetry reading,
let’s give a loud ‘snap’ of the fingers
instead of a clap,” he said. “Because
beatniks don’t clap, they snap.”
Snaps echoed through the room as
the class showed their appreciation.
“This is fun,” said fourth-grader Blake
PHOTO BY F. NEIL NEELEY
the way to Yongsan in two weeks and
nail the peninsula-wide championship
for 11–12 year olds,” said Jaguars’
assistant coach Chief Warrant Officer
4 Sergio Almanzas of B Company, 2-
52 Aviation Regiment, 2nd CAB.
“The kids have really jelled well
since the beginning of the season. We
have two more game days,” said
Almanzas. “Nov. 12th we’ll go down
to Taegu where we’ll play their teams
again. The week after that we’ll go to
Yongsan for the final tournament of
the season.
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Raby, just before he took his turn on
the stool.
This is the second year Burgher has
done this for HAES students. “It’s a way
to make poetry more meaningful to the
students,” he said.
“Last year I asked the students to
write some original poetry, but it didn’t
do what I wanted it to do,” said Burger.
“So this year I was more interested in
the presentation and with them looking
through lots of poetry. I wanted them
to think about what poetry meant and
how it would apply to them.
“I found them lots of poetry books
and asked them to find a poem that says
something to them or that says
something about them and share that
with us today.
“I hoped that they would get an
“Big Daddy” Burgher
Safety Office sponsors Bike Rodeo
By Roger Edwards
Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS – The U.S.
Army Area III Support Activity Safety
Office sponsored a Bicycle Safety
Rodeo Oct. 29 and inspected bicycles
and tricycles for more than 70
Humphreys juvenile cyclists. They also
checked that the young riders could
negotiate a course that tested their
ability to guide a bike, to maintain
balance on a circular course and to
keep to a straight line.
“This was our semiannual event,”
Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Frace checks
a bike for safty.
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(From left) Sarah Rollins-Henderson, Amy
Burger, and Sydney Allen “snap” in
appreciation.
opportunity to think about poetry and
how it’s meaningful in our lives,” he said.
“I wanted them to think about themselves
and what poetry might mean to them and
I wanted them to have the opportunity
to share that in front of an audience.”
Judging by the enthusiastic waving of
hands in the air as most of the students
eagerly sought another chance to sit up-
front and read a poem, Burger
succeeded.
Later in the day, Burgher opened his
“Coffee House” poetry readings to the
fifth- and sixth-grade classes with equal
success.
PHOTOS BY ROGER EDWARDS
Time for a helmet safety check.
said Area III acting Chief of Safety
Philip Vincent. “We hold it in the spring
and fall and use it to register our young
riders and make sure they know how
to ride and that their bikes are in good
shape.”
Safety makes the rodeo into a social
event as well, providing hot dogs and
beverages for both the young riders
and their parents. “We also give each
child a tee shirt and a chance at a new
bicycle helmet just for participating,”
said Vincent. “It’s a good opportunity
for us to make sure the kids know how
to maneuver, keep their balance and
stop their bikes; and to talk to them
about the traffic and the rules of the
road.”
Area III and Camp Humphreys
Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Frace was
there inspecting both bicycles and
riders, as was military police officer
Pfc. Michael Diaz of the Drug Abuse
Resistance Education Office and
McGruff, the “Take a Bite Out of
Crime” crime dog.
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Soldiers spruce up UN Cemetery prior to APEC
VFW donated flags to mark
graves of American troops
By Steven Hoover
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP HIALEAH – Several years ago, former
NBC anchorman Tom Brokaw wrote a series of
books about the men and women who lived and
survived the World War II era, referring to them
as members of the “Greatest Generation.”
At the United Nations Memorial Cemetery,
located near here, young Soldiers who can be
considered members of what is commonly called
“Generation X,” took the time to honor the
Americans who are buried here.
The U.N. cemetery was established in 1959.
Korea granted the land without charge, in
perpetuity, as a permanent tribute to all those
who died resisting aggression in Korea and in
upholding the cause of peace and freedom.
There are about 2,300 U.N. troops buried here,
36 of which are American.
In preparation for expected dignitary visits
during the Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation,
being held in Busan next week, assistant cemetery
custodian, Kim Soon-bong, contacted Camp
Hialeah officials to see if new flags could be
placed on the American graves.
“We have received a lot of support from
America,” Kim said. “Especially, during the
Korean War. The U.N. forces, including the U.S.
Pr otecting The Envir onment
Environment
Mark Gettel, environmental protection specialist, and An Yong-chin, environmental engineer, both from the Area IV Support Activity Directorate
of Public Works Environmental Office, unload sealed plastic bags filled with used filters from the DPW paint shop for disposal at the first
Household Hazardous Waste Turn In Day, Nov. 2. The event at the DPW compound on Camp Walker, which is slated to become a semi-annual
occurrence, brought in 18 drums of hazardous waste for proper disposal.
STEVEN HOOVER
Sgt. Robert Stalcup, 4th Quartermaster Detachment
(Airborne), renders honors to fallen comrades Nov. 2 at the
United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Busan.
Soldiers, saved our nation and people from the
North Korean invasion. An event like this,
reminds us, we could never forget the Soldiers’
sacrifice.”
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The cemetery receives approximately 300,000
visitors each year, according to Kim. Of those,
23,000 are foreigners and about 4,000 are
American.
On Nov. 2, 16 Soldiers from Headquarters and
Headquarters Company, Area IV Support Activity
– Busan and the 4th Quartermaster Detachment
(Airborne) placed new flags at the U.S. gravesites,
many of which were Soldiers who served during
both World War II and the Korean War.
I n a b r i e f c e r e m o n y, t h e C a m p H i a l e a h
Soldiers placed the flags at the bottom-left corner
of each headstone, and then rendered a salute.
“It was an honor to be one of the Soldiers
attending and participating in the ceremony,” said
Spc. Kevin Cox, assigned to 4th Quartermaster.
“I take great pride in this job because many of
these soldiers gave their lives and spilled their
blood so this country (Korea) and others could
be free.”
The flags were provided by Veterans of Foreign
Wars Hill 303 Memorial Post 10033 in Daegu.
“We ordered the flags from our national
h e a d q u a r t e r s , ” s a i d D a v e Te e t s , V F W ’s
Department of Pacific Areas commander, who
attended the ceremony along with Jimmy
Hudson, commander of VFW Post 10033.
“These ceremonies give us the chance to pay
tribute to our fallen comrades. This event gave
these young Soldiers the opportunity to relate
back in history, to relive the sacrifices of those
veterans.”
Nominations for
mayor candidates
now being sought
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY – Mayoral candidate
nominations are now being accepted for
the Camp Walker housing area and Camp
George’s Mountain View Village.
Housing area residents can nominate
candidates through Nov. 30 at The Main
Exchange, Commissary and Soldier
Memorial Chapel on Camp Walker;
Taegu American School on Camp
George; and Army Community Service
on Camp Henry.
Self-nominations are welcome
according to Bonnie McCarthy, former
Camp Walker mayor and current Area IV
Support Activity volunteer coordinator.
Candidates must live within the housing
area for which nominated and must be
able to fulfill the one-year term that runs
from Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2006.
Individuals who have been nominated
will be queried regarding their interest.
GALEN PUTNAM Those who would like to remain
candidates will compete in the mayoral
election to be held Dec. 1 – 30. A list of
candidates, including biographies, will
be available at election locations. For
information, call McCarthy at 768-8162.
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Holiday Mailing
Deadlines
Military Postal Offices remind everyone
to mail early for the upcoming holiday
season. Check with your local Military
Postal Office for mailing deadlines.

Newcomers Orientation
The November Newcomers Orientation
for new Soldiers, civilian employees and
family members will be 8 a.m. – noon,
Tuesday, at Henry’s Place on Camp
Henry. For information, call Roy Grant
at 768- 8130.

Extended Mailroom
Hours
Effective Tuesday, the Camp Carroll
Consolidated Mailroom will be open an
additional hour, from 5 to 6 p.m. For
information, call Staff Sgt. Demarcus D.
Lindsey at 765-7187.

Education Fair & Open

House
In recognition of American Education
PHOTOS BY GALEN PUTNAM
Week, an Education Fair and Open
Marine Corps quarterback Choe Hyun-woo attempts to sweep past Army’s Marvin Hamm during Camp Carroll’s Interservice Flag
House with University of Phoenix,
University of Maryland University Football Championship Saturday at Storey Field. The Army, represented by Camp Carroll’s Company C, 307th Signal Battalion, battled
College and Central Texas College will it out with the Navy, represented by Fleet Activities Chinhae and the Marines from Camp Mujuk in Pohang. Army downed Navy 44-0 and
be held 1 – 3 p.m., Thursday, at Camp defeated the Marines 36-12. The Marines topped Navy 24-6.

Army dominates interservice flag football

Henry Theater. For information, call
Michael D. Brennan at 768-7348.

Resumix and Interview

Training
Resumix preparation for government
employee positions and interview skills
video training will be held 9 – 11 a.m.
and 11a.m. – noon, Nov.18, at the Camp
Carroll Digital Training Facility, Building
#205. Advance registration is requested.
For information, call Kim Suk-hyang at
765-8156.

Fun Run and Walk

A fun run and walk will be held in
conjunction with American Education
Week and Thanksgiving activities
starting at 9 a.m., Nov. 19, at Kelly
Fitness Center on Camp Walker.
Registration will start at 8 a.m. For
information, call Darryl Chandler at
764- 4800. The Navy’s Bradley Cheeseman attempts to elude a swarming
Army defense.
Native American
Heritage Month
Celebration
Native American Heritage Month
celebration events will be held 11:30
a.m. – 1 p.m., Nov. 22, at Busan Pub
on Camp Hialeah and 11:30 a.m. – 1
p.m., Nov. 30, at the Evergreen
Community Club on Camp Walker. For
information, call Sgt. 1st Class Sandra
B. Gaston at 768- 8972.

Camp Hialeah
Thanksgiving Sporting
Events
A 3.2 kilometer run, as well as basketball
and volleyball tournaments, will be held
Nov. 26 – 27 at the Camp Hialeah Fitness
Center. For information about the run
and volleyball tournament, call Michael
Lee at 763- 7703. For information about
the basketball tournament, call Kim
Man-il at 763- 7703. The Army’s Dante Mangrum goes airborne to haul in a touchdown
Marine John Fricano strips the flags from the Army’s Jordan Herbert. reception against the Navy.
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Korean students learn about Army social services

By Steven Hoover visit ACS.
Area IV Public Affairs “I am not familiar with either the U. S. Army or
CAMP HENRY – In an effort to learn more about social work for Soldiers,” said Mo Jeong-min, 23, a
the various social work and community services senior at Gwangju Women’s University. “Although
available to the American military community, I’ve been studying it for almost four years, I didn’t
approximately 90 students from the organization, know that social work can be divided into such
Community Mental Health Volunteers, visited the Daegu various parts. I think that I have a new idea of social
enclave Nov. 4. work and I am happy to have the opportunity, which
The students, all doing undergraduate studies in helps us to understand what we have to do for
social work, came from Gwangju, Daejeon, Seoul and becoming a social worker.”
Daegu. They visited camps Henry, Walker and George. Fellow CMHV student, Park Tae-eun, 26, a junior
Hyun Jin-hee, a social worker with Area IV Social at Daegu’s Keimyung University, added, “I applied for
Work Service/Family Advocacy, hosted the group. S H
TEVEN OOVER this tour to share information with other training
Hyun is president of the Daegu-Gyeongbuk branch of Jang Young, an office support assistant at the Camp George members. Also, I wanted to know what differences
CMHV. Child Development Center, fields questions from visiting our social work has compared with the States, because
“CMHV is a nonprofit organization which was members of the Community Mental Health Volunteers. the origin of our social work came from the U.S.
originally begun to provide services for the mentally ill Approximately 90 members of CMHV toured facilities on camps “After attending this tour, I realized that we still
and to break the community prejudice about these George, Henry and Walker. have lots of parts to develop. That’s why we need to
populations,” Hyun said. “Now, CMHV has broadened children to adults, curriculum and the primary differences study more and have more experiences like today. I
its activities to provide any type of intervention to between working for the military as opposed to Korean hope that the CMHV will have regular meetings with
prevent, treat and rehabilitate community mental health daycare centers,” Jang said. the U.S. Army’s social work department.”
issues.” After visiting TAS, the students received several At Camp Walker, the group toured Youth Services
At Camp George, the students received a walking briefings at the Camp Henry Theater. A variety of and the Social Work and Community Mental Health
tour of the Child Development Center and Taegu subjects were covered, including: the Army offices at Wood Medical Clinic.
American School. Substance Abuse Program, Army “The CMHV students learned a lot about how the
While at the CDC, “I think that I have a new idea Community Service, the Family U.S. Army works in every area for service members
after observing some Advocacy Program, Sexual Assault and their families,” Hyun said. “They were very
of the infants through
of social work and I am happy Response, Emergency Placement/ interested in how all the community services are
the windows, the to have the opportunity ...” Victim Advocate, New Parent Support provided in the military setting.
students were able to Program, Community Mental Health and “They were also impressed with how Korean
– Mo Jeong-min
ask Young Jang, an Social Work Service. Most of the social workers are actually working confidently
Gwangju Women’s University senior
office support briefings were given in Korean to ensure in the U.S. Army setting. I think it means a lot to
assistant, questions understanding. Hyun translated when those students, because they were able to
about taking care of the children. English speakers were presenting. experience an American setting without having to
“They asked questions relating to age groups, ratio of The students then were given an opportunity to fly to the United States.”

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Carroll hosts 8th Army ‘A A Hosing We Will Go’

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table tennis tourney
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP CARROLL – Participants from
throughout the Reuplic of Korea gathered at the
Camp Carroll Community Activities Center
Saturday for the Eighth U.S. Army Table Tennis
Championships. After the final serve was struck
and the final volley ended, this year ’s top
finishers are:
KATUSA Category
Singles: 1st Place, Cpl. Seo Jung-hyuk, Camp
Walker, Area IV; 2nd Place, Cpl. Yang Kyung-
yul, Yongsan, Area II; 3rd Place, Cpl. Park Ki-
sik, Camp Walker, Area IV
Doubles: 1st Place, Cpl. Seo Jung-hyuk and
Cpl. Park Ki-sik, Camp Walker, Area IV; 2nd
Place, Sgt. Seo Yong-jin and Sgt. Im Byong-
mook, Camp Casey, Area I; 3rd Place, Cpl. Park
Min-sik and Pfc. Nam Ah-hyun, Camp Carroll,
Area IV
Non-KATUSA Category
Singles: 1st Place, Sgt. Quaye Solomon, Camp
Hialeah, Area IV; 2nd Place, Ben Fuller, Camp Casey,
Area I; 3rd Place, Vernie Flores, Yongsan, Area II
Doubles: 1st Place, Sgt. Quaye Solomon,
Camp Hialeah, Area IV and Sasha Wise, Camp
Walker, Area IV; 2nd Place, Vernie Flores and
Spc. Robert Elliot, Yongsan, Area II; 3rd Place,
Ben Fuller, Camp Casey, Area I and Don Morris,
Camp Red Cloud, Area I
US/KATUSA Champions Challenge Match
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Singles: Sgt. Quaye Solomon
Soldiers from Combat Support Coordination Team # 2 hose off the street around Henry’s Place on Camp Henry, Nov. 4, as
Doubles : Sgt. Quaye Solomon and Sasha
part of Fall Cleanup. Units throughout Area IV used the week of Oct. 31 to Nov. 4 to clean up and to beautify their installations.
Wise, Area IV

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Word of the week

‘chah’
The phrase of the week

“ Please give me a ride.

ride.””

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Chah-johm teh-woe-joo-seh-yo.
a ride Please give me

Conversation of the week

I skipped lunch.
Joem-sheem gool-moe-soe-yo.

Why?
Weh-yo?

Because of my duty outside.

Weh-guen ddeh-moon-eh-yo.

You should eat early.

Me-ree due-syoe-yah-heh-yo.

Please give me a ride to my

S a h - m o o - s h e e l - g g a h - j e e office.
teh-woe-joo-seh-yo.

I am sorry, but I can’t.

Jweh-sohng-hah-jee-mahn
ahn-dweh-yo.

breakfast

dinner/supper