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2, 2005
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Anti-terrorism exercise
at YYongsan
ongsan Garrison
set to begin Sunday
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — A weeklong anti-
terrorism exercise will be held Sunday through Dec.
9, to test Yongsan Garrison’s defense and emergency
response procedures.
Area II Support Activity Commander Col. Ron
Stephens said the installation defense posture will be
heightened during parts of the exercise, called
“Adaptive Focus 06-01.”
Adaptive Focus is a U.S. Forces Korea mandated
and controlled exercise that evaluates an installation’s
ability to deter, detect, defend, respond to and then
recover from a variety of simulated terrorist activities.
Stephens said a variety of scenarios, including
simulated “terrorist” attacks, would occur to elicit
response by installation officials, including tenant units.
A community bulletin issued by the Area II
MARGARET BANISH-DONALDSON
Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and
Security outlines activities and events that may occur
during the exercise, including:
Who wants seconds?
! Attempts to gain covert installation entry through
Area I Support Activity Command Sgt. Maj. Yolanda Lomax helps serve food to Soldiers at the Camp Red Cloud dining facility
the use of deception or exploitation of observed Thanksgiving Day. Across the peninsula, officers and senior NCOs donned their dress uniforms and served the holiday meal
to their Soldiers.
See Exercise, Page 4

Namhae Memorial commemorates 60th anniversary

By Steven Hoover
Area IV Public Affairs
NAMHAE-DO – The 60th Namhae
Memorial Ceremony, commemorating
the deaths of 11 U.S. Army Air Corps
crewmembers killed during World War
II, was held Monday at Namhae Island,
about 75 miles west of Camp Hialeah in
Busan. Approximately 40 people attended
the event.
Aug. 7, 1945, Japanese anti-aircraft
fire sent the B-24 Bomber “Lady Luck
II” and its crew to a fiery death near the
summit of Mangwoon Mountain, located
on Namhae Island.
The crash shook the island and awoke
the then 31-year-old Kim Duk-hyung.
The next day, Kim and a group of island
residents were ordered to accompany
the Japanese Military Police to the crash
site. Kim watched as Japanese soldiers
gathered up items from the plane that
they considered useful, leaving the
bodies of the dead airmen. Later, he
crews’ dog tags and helped recover the
bodies.
After WWII, he began annual
memorial services at the site in honor
of those who perished in the crash. In
1948, he founded the War Memorial
Activities Association. He also resolved
to build a monument, finishing it in 1956.
Each year since, commanders of Camp
Hialeah have participated in the memorial
ceremony held at Namhae Island.
Kim , 91, who serves as director to
this day, said that he knows this is a
story that has been told many times, but
it is one that is just as important today
as it was 60 years ago. He cited several
STEVEN HOOVER reasons why he has kept the ceremony
Lt. Col. Roger R. Dansereau, Pusan Storage Facility and Camp Hialeah installation commander, going all these years.
salutes after placing a wreath sent by United States Forces Korea for the occasion. This was “When I was a young child, Hansen’s
followed by those in attendance placing single flowers on a table in front of the photographs of Disease (leprosy) was very serious,”
the 11 crewmembers who died. Kim said. “As you know, that disease
returned, dug shallow graves and formed Kim and then imprisoned him. was so bad that even the patients’
crosses from pine branches. The When American forces arrived on
Japanese discovered the burial, tortured Namhae, Kim gave them the dead
See Namhae, Page 28
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Giving thanks for those who answer call to duty

By Caroline Peabody
Army News Service
FORT MONROE, Va. –- Thanksgiving is a
special time for our nation. This Nov. 24, across
the country we gathered as family and friends
to remember our forefathers’ journey to a new
land -- seeking freedom from persecution,
finding a country that presented the opportunity
for peace and a fruitful future — for which we
give thanks this time of year.
We also celebrated our military families this time
of year during National Military Family Week. Many
–- more than a quarter of a million people –- faced
this holiday without their loved ones. Their loved
ones have traveled to a strange land.
They battle loneliness and have answered our
country’s call to serve and to bring that seed of
hope to another nation. They are alone, working to
band with their brothers, to survive … to bring hope
… to one day come home.
It is sometimes difficult to remain aware of the
sacrifice of military families. But it is our duty as
citizens, as caring humans, to carry the lamp and
to recognize the meaning of duty and to celebrate,
embrace and support all those who answer the call.
So many families in our nation sat across from
an empty chair while we enjoyed our feasts. Their
table was quieter than ours. Their hearts heavier.
They carried worries we do not share – but can
remember. For we can give thanks for their service
and pray for the safety of their loved ones until
they return.
We give thanks and remember that each day we
awaken rested, we remember those who pray for
one night’s sleep without nightmares. We give
thanks that, for each step we take with our legs,
there are those who have sacrificed their mobility.
We give thanks that, for each vision we see, every
time we are able to look at our loved ones, we have
the ability to revel in their joy.
Most of all, we give thanks that we are
blessed. Blessed to be a part of a nation that is
so prosperous. Blessed that we have our families
and shelter and food.
We are also blessed to have the ability to pray
for the strength and courage to maintain awareness
of our brother ’s sacrifice -– to give to our
community in any way we can, as they are giving
in service to their call. This is our duty: to give
thanks … to pray … to remember.
(Editor’s note: Caroline Peabody is president of
the Military Family Network. The Military Family
Network, www.emilitary.org, is a community
network helping military families get connected
with each other and organizations in their
communities. This article was first posted by the
TRADOC News Service.)

MP Blotter 8th Army minimizes

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.
! Assault Consummated by Battery —
At 10:55 p.m. Nov. 23, military police were
notified of an assault consummated by
battery. Preliminary investigation revealed
that, at an off-post club, Subjects 1, 2 and
3 were involved in a verbal altercation that
turned physical, when Subject 1 struck
Subject 2 in the nose with a closed fist.
When Subject 2 attempted to stop the
fight, Subject 3 then struck Subject 1 in
the face with a closed fist. All three
subjects were apprehended and
transported to the Camp Casey Provost
Marshall’s Office, where they were
administered a series of field sobriety tests,
which Subject 1 failed and Subjects 2 and
3 passed. All three subjects were
transported to the Casey Troop Medical
Clinic, where they were administered
command-directed blood alcohol tests,
with results pending. The subjects were
later released to their units and
subsequently returned to the PMO where
they were advised of their legal rights,
which they waived, rendering written
sworn statements denying the offense.
This is an alcohol-related incident.
Investigation continues by MP
investigators.
! Failure to Control a Guest — At 1:20
a.m. Nov. 25, the Yongsan PMO was
notified of a failure to control a guest, when
an MP patrol observed a Korean national
walking down the wrong side of the
overpass bridge and attempted to render
assistance. MPs revealed through
investigation that, at 6:29 p.m. Nov. 24,
Subject 1 signed the KN onto the
installation at Gate 5 and failed to maintain
control of the KN. The KN was
transported to the Yongsan PMO. Upon
arrival, the KN became belligerent and
hostile, striking an MP in the chest with a
closed fist. The KN then grabbed the MP.
To regain control and for her own safety,
KN was placed in hand irons. KN was
administered a portable breathalyzer test,
with a reported blood alcohol content of
0.116 percent. KN did not render a written
sworn statement due to her suspected
level of intoxication. KN was process and
released to Korean National Police.
Subject 1 reported to the PMO, where he
was advised of his legal rights that he
waived, rendering a written sworn
statement admitting to the above offense.
Subject 1 was released to his unit.
Investigation continues by KNP.
! Driving Under the Influence of any
Intoxicant – At 12:14 a.m. Nov. 24, KNP
notified the Yongsan PMO of a DUI. MPs
revealed through investigation that, at the
above time and date, a vehicle operated
by Subject 1 was stopped at a KNP DUI
check point. KNP detected the odor of an
alcoholic beverage on the subject’s
person and administered a PBT, with a
reported BAC of .093 percent. Subject 1
was transported by KNP to the Yongsan
Main KNP Station, where he was
administered a series of field sobriety tests
that he passed. The subject did not render
a written sworn statement at that time, due
to his suspected level of intoxication, and
was released to military police. The subject
was transported to 121st General Hospital,
where he consented to a legal blood
alcohol test, with results pending. The
subject was returned to the PMO where
he was issued a Suspension of Driving
Privileges letter, and Order to Show Cause
letter and his USFK Operators Permit was
retained. The subject was released to his
unit and later returned to the PMO, where
he was advised of his legal rights, which
he invoked, requesting not to be
questioned. This is a final report.
! Larceny of Private Property -- At 10
p.m. Nov. 25, the Camp Hialeah PMO was
notified of a larceny of private property.
Investigation revealed that, at the above
time and date, person(s) unknown, by
unknown means, removed an Armed
Forces Bank credit/debit card and secured
$700 from the card owner’s account.
Investigation continues by MPI.
noise for SATs
SAT
Eighth Army Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON – Eighth
U.S. Army personnel will reduce
mission and training activities from 8
a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, on Yongsan
South Post, to provide the best
environment for Seoul American High
School students taking the 2005
Scholastic Aptitude Test.
SAHS administers the SAT four
Saturdays each year. In support of this
important event, SAHS requests that
8th U.S. Army keep noise to an
absolute minimum during designated
testing periods.
Eighth U.S. Army will work to
reduce noise Saturday, so the students
have the best environment when taking
these important tests.
Training that may cause excessive
noise during the hours of testing will
be curtailed, to include heavy
equipment movement, aviation and
installation maintenance activities,
including routine electrical outages
and heavy construction.
Additionally, there will be no
military aircraft takeoffs or landings,
except for those that are mission
essential or for an emergency.
Scheduled training directly affecting
readiness will not be cancelled.

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DHL Rooms Available
for Holidays
The Dragon Hill Lodge on Yongsan
Garrison has guest rooms available
throughout the month of December.
At present, rooms areavailable Dec.
9-30.
Anyone interested in traveling to
Seoul for the holiday, or for a
shopping weekend prior to
Christmas, may call 738-2222, Ext.
6210, for information or to make
reservations. Dragon Hill Lodge may
also be contacted online at
www.dragonhilllodge.com.
Troop Command
Holiday Party
The Commander of the United States
Army Troop Command - Korea is
hosting a Holiday Party for all Troop
Command Soldiers and their families
beginning at 5 p.m. Dec. 16, on the
Mezzanine Level of the Dragon Hill
Lodge. The sequence of events for the
Holiday Party is: Social Hour (5-6 p.m.),
Santa arrives (5:30 p.m.), commander’s
Welcome (6 p.m.), Invocation by the
battalion chaplain (6:10 p.m.), Food
service begins (6:15 p.m.), Mingling
and enjoy the party time (6:15-8:50
p.m.), Last Door Prize drawn (8:45 p.m.),
commander’s closing remarks (8:50-9
p.m.). Troop Command Soldiers should
contact their chain of command for
information concerning this event.
Boy Scouts Seek Help in
Supporting Deployed Unit
The Boy Scouts, Troop 80, will be
working on a project to support the
Soldiers from the 305th Quartermaster
Company, who are currently deployed
in Iraq. The project consists of
collecting personal supplies and
goodies for the Soldiers.
The drop-off station will be at the 498th
Support Battalion, Building 5403. The
building is located behind the
commissary near Gate 52. Scouts will
be collecting donations until Sunday,
from 9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. daily. Sunday
the Boy Scouts will be collecting goods
at the Main PX and the commissary, as
well as the drop of station at the 498th
support battalion.
For a list of recommended items to
donate, call 736-7348.
Army Benefits Center
Host Yongsan Briefings
Representatives from the Army
Benefits Center-Civilians will visit
Yongsan Monday to brief Department
of the Army civilians on the Civil
Service Retirement System and the
Federal Employees Retirement
System.
The briefings will at the Balboni
Theater on Yongsan Main Post.
The Civil Service Retirement System
briefing will start at 8 a.m., and the
Federal Employees Retirement System
will begin at 1 p.m.
The briefings will also present an
overview of the Employee Benefits
Information System Web site, as well
as the Interactive Voice Response
System.
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35th ADA celebrates St. Barbara’s Day
By 1st Lt. David Marlow
35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade
OSAN AIR BASE — Saturday,
Soldiers, NCOs and officers of the
35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade
were treated to a lively keynote
address that was not only full of
humor, but addressed the serious
issues of serving in the Army today.
Lt. Gen. Charles C. Campbell,
commanding general 8th U.S. Army,
was the guest speaker at the St.
Barbara’s Day Ball hosted by 35th
ADA at the Osan O’Club.
The St. Barbara’s Day Ball is not
only a celebration of the Air Defense
Artillery Branch as a whole; it is also
an opportunity to honor and to
recognize individuals who have made
outstanding contributions to air
defense by inducting them into the
Honorable Order of St. Barbara.
Campbell, himself a member of the
Honorable Order of St. Barbara,
commended the Soldiers of the
brigade for the sense of sacrifice and
purposefulness that air defenders
bring to the fight in Korea.
“Having served with air defenders
in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Europe and
Korea, I have developed a deep and
abiding respect for our nation’s air
defense Soldiers. There is no harder
working member of the combined
defense team than the air defender.”
It was a culminating event for a unit
World AIDS Day celebrates gains against disease
By OkHee Suh
18th MEDCOM Health Promotions
World AIDS Day was be commemorated around the globe
Thursday, with events to highlight the progress made in the
battle against the AIDS epidemic and to remind people how
much still needs to be done.
This year’s theme is “Stop AIDS: Keep the Promise.” Keep
the Promise is an appeal to everyone involved in the fight against
AIDS to ensure their continued commitment and dedication in
the delivery of HIV prevention, services and care.
What is the difference between HIV and AIDS?
The letters HIV stand for Human Immunodeficiency Virus.
This virus infects cells of the human immune system and
destroys them or stops them from working. Someone whose
immune system has been damaged by HIV is much more
vulnerable to infections and cancers.
AIDS is short for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.
Someone with HIV does not have AIDS unless their immune
system has been severely weakened. By this point, the person
AIDS F acts
Facts
39.4 million people living with HIV/AIDS:
- 37.2 million adults
- 2.2 million children under 15
4.9 million infected in 2004 (13,400 per day):
- 4.3 million adults
- 640,000 children under 15
3.1 million deaths in 2004:
- 2.6 million adults
- 510,000 children under 15
United States (reported as of 12/31/03 by CDC)
- 902,223 AIDS cases reported
- 524,060 deaths estimated among AIDS cases
- 40,000 new HIV infections each year (estimated)
- 850,000 - 950,000 living with HIV (estimated)
(Worldwide estimates in 2004 according to UNAIDS)
Dec. 2, 2005
1ST LT. DAVID MARLOW
Lt. Gen. Charles C. Campbell, commander, Eighth U.S. Army, and U.S. Forces Korea chief of
staff, and his wife Dianne (left) welcome Pvt. Elliot Werner of Headquarters and Headquarters
Battery, 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, to his first military ball.
. has been in a state of rapid
that During the evening Campbell’s
transition over the last 14 months. “In wife Dianne was presented The Molly
just a little more than one year, 35th Pitcher Award by the 35th ADA
ADA has transformed into the Army’s Brigade Commander, Col. John Rossi.
premier, combat-ready theater air and Molly Pitcher was a generic name
missile defense brigade,” said Campbell. applied to women who supported men
The brigade moved to Korea from on the battlefield during the
Fort Bliss, Texas, and became fully Revolutionary War. Today, the award is
operational on the peninsula at the end presented to women who have
of 2004. Its deployment to Korea voluntarily made great contributions to
was the most recent move for a unit the air defense and to the Army.
with a rich lineage. The brigade was The award not only honors the
constituted in 1918 as the 35th Coast
Artillery. See ADA
ADA,, Page 4
will have developed one of a number of particularly severe
illnesses, or will have lost most of their immune system cells.
Trends of global HIV infection
The number of people living with HIV continues to rise,
despite the fact that effective prevention strategies exist.
According to estimates by UNAIDS, the Joint United Nations
Program on HIV/AIDS, the total number of people living with
the HIV rose to its highest level ever. In 2004, an estimated
39.4 million people we’re living with the virus. During the
same year, 4.9 million people became newly infected with
the virus and 3.1 million persons died due to HIV/AIDS.
Around half of all people who become infected with HIV do
so before they are 25 and die from AIDS before they are 35.
In the same amount of time, nine more people are infected
with HIV
The number of people living with HIV in East Asia rose by
almost 50 percent between 2002 and 2004, an increase that
is attributable largely to China’s swiftly growing epidemic. In
Eastern Europe and Central Asia, there were 40 percent more
people living with HIV in 2004 than in 2002. Accounting for
much of that trend is Ukraine’s resurgent epidemic and the
ever-growing number of people living with HIV in the Russian
Federation.
The Korean Centers for Disease Control (http://
dis.cdc.go.kr) reported a total of 506 (477 men and 29 women)
new HIV cases between January and September of this year.
This is an 11.2 percent increase from the 455 new cases
during the same period last year. According to the report, all
but one (transmitted through blood transfusion) of the 370
new HIV cases with known route of infection were contracted
through sexual contact.
For information on HIV/AIDS, visit the CDC National
Prevention Information Network at http://www.cdcnpin.org/
, or contact your area community health nurse or health
promotion coordinator.
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Talking TV
Staff Sgt. Eric Kerr, American Forces Network Korea broadcaster, explains to officers in the
Republic of Korea Army how AFN Korea receives, monitors and distributes its programming.
Twenty-two ROK Army captains visited AFN Korea Nov. 22 for a tour of the Headquarters AFN
Korea network operations center and television and radio studios. The officers are a part of the
Officers Advanced Course program from the ROK Army Consolidated Management School
in Sungnam.
Exercise
vulnerabilities.
! Simulated attacks against installation
infrastructure, including water, power,
transportation systems, food supply and
distribution.
! Simulated attacks against unit-level
locations in order to create a simulated
mass casualty event.
! Simulated bomb threats and/or car
bombings against barracks, dining
facilities, or other military type facilities.
A list of other possible scenarios, along
with individual and installation defense
tips, is posted on the Commander’s
Access Channel (MWR Channel 3) and
on the Area II Support Activity Web site
at http://ima.korea.army.mil/area2.
Stephens said all housing areas and all
schools will be off-limits to exercise play.
Stephens stressed that these attack
scenarios will be simulated only and will
not pose any actual threat and minimal
inconvenience to the personnel or facilities’
operations.
“We don’t control what happens; we’ll
be reacting to simulated attacks,” said
Stephens. “Some gates could be
temporarily closed and some roads could
be detoured for short periods of time.”
He also said that depending upon the
force protection level, some people may
ADA
incredible support family members give
to their servicemembers, it also
recognizes the great sacrifices they
make while their loved ones are abroad.
“Mrs. Campbell it is truly an honor
to present this award to you on behalf
of the 35th Air Defense Artillery
Brigade,” said Rossi. “It is the
sacrifice, love and support of our
families which provides us with
strength, courage and confidence.”
Campbell was especially pleased to
welcome so many young Soldiers to
their first ball and took the opportunity
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AIR FORCE CAPT. MIKI GILLOON
getting on or off Yongsan Army Garrison
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be delayed or temporarily inconvenienced
during parts of the exercise. Area II Law
and Order Officer Ricky Oxendine said
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every attempt will be made to minimize
the impact of the exercise on normal base
routine, but concurred that some
community members or Yongsan visitors
might encounter short-term
inconveniences during the exercise.
“Exercise play and corresponding
HERE
defensive measures will be fluid and
spontaneous, and every effort will be
made to avoid interfering with day-to-day
operations and routines,” said Oxendine.
“But, whatever simulated events may
happen or where, military police or
emergency responders and exercise
coordinators will be on site to assure
community safety and minimize
disruption.”
Area II Support Activity Anti-terrorism
Officer Mike Clement commented on the
overall value of the exercise.
“Though it may cause some temporary
disruptions or minor inconveniences, the
upside of Adaptive Focus is that it will
help improve our ability to defend against
or respond to a terrorist attack and protect
the personnel on this installation,” said
Clement.
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to thank them for their service.
“You, who choose to serve our
nation, are special. You are special in
the way you choose to live your lives.
For you acknowledge that valor,
patriotism, competence, fidelity, duty,
selfless service, honor and integrity are
important values. You are special
because you have chosen to shoulder
today’s heavy burden as a guardian on
the frontiers of freedom.
“Your nation is profoundly grateful
for your service. People the world over
are grateful for your service.”
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2ID Soldier receives Bronze Star
By Spc. Timothy Dinneen
Second Infantry Division Public Affairs
A
s he was rolling to Fallujah,
Iraq, inside the iron belly of
a tank, it was the butterflies
in his stomach that seemed to carry
him along the journey.
It was a cool November night in
2004 as he approached the city. The
22-year-old doesn’t recall hearing
the fighting ahead but only the
thoughts racing through his mind,
“This is it. This is what it was like
on Fox News.”
The city was immune to the
darkness of night as it was lit by
luminescent tracer rounds flying
overhead and explosions from
aerial bombardments and field
artillery shells. That’s when the
call came in from the tank
commander, “All right, we’re
moving in.” Operation Phantom
Fury was under way.
Spc. Rodney Roby, 2ID
surgeon’s office, was awarded the
Bronze Star Medal with Valor by
2ID Command Sgt. Maj. James
Benedict Nov. 21 for exceptionally
meritorious achievement during
that operation.
The citation on Roby’s award
states that Roby’s tank came in
Warrior Division welcomes
‘right Soldier
Soldier,, right leader
leader’’
by Spc. Timothy Dinneen
Second Infantry Division Public Affairs
CAMP RED CLOUD – As the autumn leaves
have changed, so has the 2nd Infantry Division’s
command sergeant major. Command Sgt. Maj. cannon crewmember at Fort Sill, Okla. His previous
James A. Benedict became the new 2ID command assignments include the III Corps Artillery, 1st Armor
sergeant major Nov. 16 on a crisp evening change Div., 4th Inf. Div., 1st Cavalry Div. and 11 years
of responsibility patch ceremony on
the Village Green.
“We gather on the Village Green today
to mark a new era of senior
noncommissioned officer leadership in
the Warrior Division,” said Maj. Gen.
George A. Higgins, 2ID commanding
general.
Benedict rejoins the Warrior team
having left his most recent post, where
he served with the 4th Infantry
Division at Fort Hood, Texas. Benedict
succeeds Command Sgt. Maj. James
T. Williams Jr., who is returning to
his former position as the 1st Heavy
Combat Brigade Team command
sergeant major at Camp Hovey.
Williams served as the interim 2ID
command sergeant major since August.
The commanding general thanked Williams for maintain our readiness and be ready for whatever
his service to the division during a time of transition. our nation calls on us to do.”
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with insurgents. However, Roby
spent time relaxing in bed,
remaining calm and thinking about
the upcoming mission.
“I don’t take everything so
seriously. I’m a more relaxed and
mellow guy,” Roby said. “I wasn’t
scared of getting shot or dying —
it was more anxiety of not
knowing what was going to
happen. There are only so many
things you can do to prepare
yourself for something like that.
All you have to do is your job and
put your training to action.”
He attributed his cool demeanor
to the island culture where he was
born. The “little paradise” island
SPC. TIMOTHY DINNEEN
of Pohnapei is part of the
Spc. Rodney Roby is congratulated byCommand Sgt. Maj. James Benedict, 2nd Infantry Federated States of Micronesia.
Division command sergeant major, for a job well done in Iraq. He said everyone knows each
close contact with four insurgents his crew and vehicle.” other there and everything is
who engaged the tank with heavy Roby said before the operation tranquil. Furthermore, he said
rifle fire and rocket-propelled began, Soldiers with Alpha listening to his grandfather’s
grenades. “While under direct fire Company, 2nd Battalion, 63rd stories of how he cared for his
and without regard for his Armor, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, family as Japanese and U.S.
personal safety,” the citation 1st Infantry Division, were hyping planes went at it overhead during
reads, “he engaged the insurgents each other up as if preparing to World War II gave him a sense of
with small arms fire and hand take the field before a major service.
grenades, killing three and football game. They had no “I try to think of what my
wounding the fourth. His actions illusions of what they were about grandpa did in the past and use
single-handedly eliminated the to face because he was told by
threat and ensured the safety of superiors the city was overrun
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Coffee House offers alternative
to Camp Stanley Soldiers
By Spc. Chris Stephens
Second Infantry Division Public Affairs
CAMP STANLEY – Soldiers on Camp Stanley now
“Command Sgt. Maj. Williams’ dedication to the have a place they can call their own, where they can
division has truly been remarkable,” Higgins said. hang out, listen to music or watch T.V.
Benedict’s military career has been served The place is the newly renovated Coffee House which
completely as an artilleryman, beginning as a private had its grand opening Nov. 7.
“We established this place for the Soldiers,” said
Chaplain (Maj.) David Lockhart, 501st Corps Support
Group chaplain. “We wanted to give them an alternative
with the Warrior Division. to the ‘ville.’”
“His 11 cumulative years of Originally used by the aviation units on Camp Stanley,
service here in the Republic of the coffee house went through a three-month renovation
Korea has given him an insightful project to return it to a Soldier-friendly place it was before.
appreciation for the meaning and “Just about everything in here needed redone,” said
enduring value of the ROK/U.S. Sgt. Lee, Dong Woo, chaplain’s assistant. “This place
alliance,” Higgins said. looked like a storage shed.”
Benedict has served as a In fact, the Soldiers weren’t confident they could
command sergeant major with the accomplish the task. “They were telling me to just ‘lock
3rd Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery it up,’” Lockhart said.
“Red Dragons,” Fort Hood, and the While at the Coffee House, Soldiers will be able to
1st Bn., 15th FA “First to Fire,” participate in Bible studies, watch T.V., play one of the
Camp Casey. many musical instruments available, surf the Internet
“We will have a great team. We and sing karaoke.
will speak with one voice. We will “This is all a part of the Camp Stanley outreach,” Lockhart
lead this team together from the said. “The Coffee House gives Soldiers an opportunity to
Command Sgt. Maj. front, to fight and to win, to protect fellowship and it gives us a chance to provide a support
James A. Benedict freedom’s frontier and our nation’s channel for them. We’re here for them.”
wars when called upon,” Benedict said. “We will The Coffee House will be open 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
and 6 p.m. to midnight, Monday thru Friday; 11 a.m. to
midnight, Saturday; and 3 p.m. to midnight, Sunday.
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ROTC programs show many similarities

Christmas Tree Lightings
The Camp Casey Tree Lighting
ceremony will be held at 5:30 p.m. Dec.
9; Camp Stanley’s will be 5 p.m. Dec. 15
and Camp Red Cloud, 5:15 p.m. Dec. 15.
ACS Open House
Army Community Service will hold an
open house from 1 - 4 p.m. Dec. 15 at
the ACS on Camp Casey.
ADAPT Class
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention
classes will be held from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Dec. 17 at Camp Casey.
Warrior Invitational
Wrestling Tournament
The Warrior Invitational Wrestling
Tournament will be held at 1:30 p.m.
Dec. 17 at the Camp Casey Carey
Physical Fitness Center. Weigh-ins and
medical examinations will be from 10 –
11:30 a.m.
By Spc. Timothy Dinneen
Second Infantry Division Public Affairs
CAMP HOVEY – U.S. Reserve Officer Training Course
graduates serving in Korea had a luncheon with Republic of
Korea ROTC cadets Nov. 8 at the Iron Triangle club, for the
Konyang University ROTC Exchange Program visit.
The intent of the program is to assist Konyang University
in becoming one of the leading institutions for the ROK ROTC
military program, to enhance the ROK/U.S. alliance and to
support the goals of the Good Neighbor Program, according
to Maj. Adam J. Augustowski, 2nd Infantry Division civil
military operations officer.
“The program exposes the cadets to the capabilities of
2ID and also provides interaction with our officers who were
ROTC graduates,” Augustowski said.
After the luncheon, the cadets trained on the Combat
Tactical Trainer, giving them an opportunity to fire M-16s at
computerized range targets without using live ammunition.
Wang Ji Hoon, an ROTC student at Konyang University,
said it “was neat” to fire the M-16s because it’s a different
weapon and the program is a good opportunity to learn about
the U.S. Army and American culture.
“It teaches not only a young generation of future ROK SPC. TIMOTHY DINNEEN

Annual Holiday Project
Army Community Service is
conducting an annual holiday project
through Dec. 15. The project provides
commissary vouchers during the
Christmas holiday for E-5 and below
Soldiers with family members residing
with them in Area I. Contact unit
commanders or first sergeants to make
a donation or call 732-7277 for
information.
Christmas Angel Tree
Program
Army Community Service is
army officers how to be a good neighbor with the U.S., but
it also teaches our Soldiers and officers how to be a good
neighbor to the ROK army and also to the citizens of Korea,”
Augustowski said.
A broader picture of the program encompasses KU faculty
so both sides can come to a cultural awareness and it has
shown there are more similarities than differences in ROTC
programs, said Col. Ross E. Ridge, 2ID Chief of Staff.
“Sometimes breaking down those barriers is just as
important to building a team relationship,” Ridge said.
The biggest obstacle to the successful year-and-a-half
relationship is finding the right time to carve out critical resources
so schedules match allowing events as this, Ridge said.
“We should gain from exchanges like this that there are
Col. Ross E. Ridge, 2nd Infantry Division chief of staff, shakes hands
with a Republic of Korea officer during the ROK ROTC visitation program
at Camp Hovey’s Iron Triangle Nov. 8.
more similarities than differences. We may speak different
languages, wear different uniforms and patches but the reality
is the dilemmas, challenges and leadership skills are no
different whether in a U.S. or ROK uniform,” Ridge said.
“The message to the Soldiers is to get involved,”
Augustowski said. “There’s a lot more to learn about Korea
than what we’re exposed to on a daily basis. The purpose of
the program is to learn about the Korean culture and be good
neighbors while they’re stationed here.”
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‘Mother Yi’ leaves Area I AC

sponsoring a Christmas Angel Tree
program for E-5s and below to assist in
buying gifts for children, 10 years or
younger, living in Area I with them.
Stop by or call any Area I ACS Center:
CRC 732-7779, Stanley 732-5883 or
Casey 730-3107.
12 Days Before
Christmas
Solicited prizes from “Friends of the
USO” will be raffled off on American
Forces Network radio every day,
beginning 12 days before Christmas,
with one prize in the morning and one
in the afternoon. Prizes will include
phone cards, gift certificates, gift bags,
USO trips, hotel accommodations and
dinner certificates.
ACSS after 26 years
By Margaret Banish-Donaldson Yet, she still found time to
Area I Public Affairs provide cross-cultural classes
CAMP RED CLOUD – Yi Ok- to the community.
hwa, Army Community Service “She is a very direct
administrative specialist and social person,” said Toney Price,
service worker, is a woman “first,” of ACS relocation manager.
a special kind per her coworkers at a “She tells you like it is. Miss
retirement luncheon Nov. 16 at Camp Yi was always very helpful
Red Cloud Mitchell’s Club. and considerate. I still
“Every day is a challenge and remember her being in charge
every day brings it own frustrations of our first Mobile Outreach
and its own joy,” said Linda Rieth, van in ACS, and I have it on
ACS director. “Miss Yi is one of those film somewhere that I will
folks who always did more than one find before she leaves and
needed or asked of her. That’s why give it to her.”
we nicknamed her ‘Mother Yi.’ She M B
ARGARET -D
ANISH Yi also took care of the
ONALDSON

Christmas Raffle
Bonanza
The USO Van will visit Area I camps
Dec. 21-23 for free Christmas raffle
draws on site. Prizes include a stereo,
DVD players, CD players, boom boxes
and gift certificates. Cookies and
brownies also will be provided. A grand
raffle draw of round-trip tickets to the
United States will be held at the Camp
Casey Food Court, Dec. 24.
SAPRP Training
Sexual Assault Prevention and
Response Program training will be held
from 10–11:30 a.m. Dec. 22 at the Camp
Red Cloud Theater and from 1:30–3 p.m.
Dec. 11 at the Camp Casey Theater for
all military personnel.
also always brought a smile to work,
and had a ‘can do’ attitude about any
job assigned to her.”
Although Yi knew she would have
to work hard to maker her mark as
a civil servant, no one told her work
could not be fun. So, Yi took her
talents, interests and strengths, and
blended them in to a unique career
that spanned the last 26 years.
Yi began her career as a KGS-5
secretary for the chief of staff
section at Camp Casey, which was
engaged in providing socio-
economic service to the community.
After six years, she was promoted
to a KGS-7 for ACS.
“I helped individuals and families
with obtaining information in response
Yi Ok-hwa shows John Herfurtner, Area I acting deputy to ACS annual budget
the commander the 2nd Infantry Division coin she received requirements. She ensured
for her retirement Nov. 16 at Camp Red Cloud’s Mitchell’s all purchase request and
Club. commitments were funded,
to their needs, or referred them to and contacted local businesses to
other appropriate service agencies,” Yi obtain estimates on items that ACS
said. “I translated written documents purchased on the local economy,
from Hangul into English and vice on the government IMPAC card,
versa for important letters, or through special purchase
documents, complaints and inquiries.” funding by donations to the ACS
In 1996 Yi was promoted once volunteer corps.
again to a KGS-9 and performed Yi’s plans for the future include
administrative duties and social retiring with her husband Lee Jong-
service work. She addressed and du and moving to North Carolina to
sought resolutions to relatively be closer to their daughter, Lee
sensitive, complex, legal and socio- Kyung-min, a recent graduate from
economic issues and problems. Yi also Michigan State University.
provided people with Visa and
adoption information and procedures. E-mail banishm@korea.army.mil
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‘Warpigs’ test wartime skills during exeval

Cpl. Jung Jung-woo
Eighth Military Police Brigade
WARRIOR BASE — Soldiers
of 55th Military Police Company
gained a new understanding of
their abilities during an external
evaluation exercise Nov. 16-20 at
Warrior Base near the DMZ.
A team of observers from the
battalion evaluated the 55th MP
Co.’s ability to conduct convoy
security, roam reconnaissance,
area security and base defense.
“External evaluation is to
assess the company’s ability to
execute our wartime mission
every 15 weeks,” said 1st Sgt.
Jerry Staff, 55th MP Co. “We
have a good opportunity to show
the brigade commander and
battalion commander how we are
well prepared.”
The various missions not only
tested the unit’s performance as a
whole, they also tested the
individual capabilities of squad
leaders, team leaders and Soldiers.
Soldiers from the 2nd platoon
conducted base defense mission.
They divided one squad into three
teams, and each team executed the
mission on eight-hour shifts.
“Each squad assumed different
missions: first squad conducted a
quick reaction force mission,
second squad did roaming
reconnaissance and third squad
guarded the gate,” said Spc.
James Smith, Second Platoon,
55th MP Co. “I gained confidence
in wartime missions, like roaming
recon mission, through this
EXEVAL.”
MPs from 557th MP Company
also participated in the EXEVAL to
support 55th MP Co. as opposing
force role players and observers.
Soldiers from second platoon
provided security and had several
challenges.
“Opposing forces looking like
civilians interrupted us. What we
should do at that time was to get
them under control,” said Sgt. Seo
Joon-hyuk, 2nd Platoon. “They
also pretended to be journalists
and tried to go into the base.”
As the Soldiers carried out their
training, the observers evaluated,
coached and mentored. In the MAJ. DARRELL SIDES

MAJ. DARRELL SIDES
Two Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army
Soldiers from 55th Military Police Company
consult a map during the unit’s external
evaluation exercise at Warrior Base near the
DMZ Nov. 16-20.
meantime, observers tested other
platoons conducting convoy
security and route reconnaissance
missions.
In the end, the EXEVAL will
provide Capt. Seamus Toolan,
55th MP Co. commander, with an
honest and detailed assessment of
A Soldier from 55th Military Police Company evaluates a casualty during the unit’s external
evaluation exercise at Warrior Base Nov. 16-20.
the unit’s abilities and help him that we do not get the rest of the
lead junior leaders and Soldiers to year,” said Toolan. “We also
maintain a high level of combat exercised warrior ethos and got
readiness. coordination of unit strength.”
“We got a good opportunity to
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that to influence my decisions in the present,” were whizzing by my head the whole time.” “There was an explosion and that was it,”
Roby said. Roby returned fire with his M4 rifle when Roby said. “I sat down inside the tank while
As Operation Phantom Fury commenced he saw the insurgents. Roby said he there was still indirect fighting going on
Roby said he hoped he didn’t see anyone concentrated on the man with the rocket- around me and played the situation over in my
popping up because although he knew he was propelled grenade. Hot brass expelled from mind,” Roby said.
ready to fire at insurgents he really didn’t want Roby’s weapon burning the TC as the casings He said the experience changed him,
to kill anybody. fell into his hatch. because it has given him a more profound
“I knew the mission was to take back the “What are you firing at?” yelled the TC and appreciation of the delicate nature of life.
city from insurgents and that leaflets were ordered a cease-fire, as he could not see the “One second they were there. The next, three
dropped before we arrived telling civilians to enemy from his protected position in the tank. people had died and one was wounded,” Roby said.
leave. So, if I saw anyone, I knew they were The gunner was also blinded by “tunnel vision” The fighting didn’t end with that grenade
probably the bad guys,” Roby said. only able to see straight ahead down the throw. There were still missions in the city to
When contact with the insurgents narrow cannon. Roby directed the gunner to be accomplished. The Soldiers in Roby’s crew
intensified, the tank commander began his lower the cannon and as he did so the TC and drove on to complete them.
mantra. “Keep feeding that the gunner had a visual Others may have seen enough battle in Iraq
gun, keep your head down, “One second they were there. of the enemy and began in 2004, but Roby chose to reenlist. He said he
keep your 360 degree to “open up.” The TC felt confident that if he could make it through
awareness and continue The next, three people had died ordered Roby to get Operation Phantom Fury, he could handle
forward, if there’s a wall and one was wounded.” down as the enemy anything. He also felt because of his
go through it.” rounds were hitting experiences he would be able to help younger
Roby said he was exposed chest high out of closer. or inexperienced Soldiers handle what the
one of the tank’s hatches as he scanned the “I was a little bull-headed because I kept my Army may ask of them.
area looking for “hot spots.” The attacks head up. I couldn’t see anything with my head “When I got back to a secure area I saw new
seemed constant, remembered Roby, days down,” Roby explained. Soldiers with the same questions and concerns
blended together and it was the adrenaline that The TC took a grenade and asked Roby if he as I had when arriving. It made me think I
kept them going. knew how to operate it. “Roger,” replied Roby, could help them and tell them to relax and they
“Then there was the enemy,” said Roby. “He and threw the grenade for a strike in the would reach the finish line soon,” Roby said.
was so close I could actually see his eyes. I direction of the four insurgents who were
looked at him and he looked at me and bullets hiding behind stones spraying rounds blindly. E-mail timothy .dinneen@us.army.mil
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Area II celebrates Thanksgiving Day make me feel like I’m still part
By Sgt. Christopher Selmek
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON
— The Three Kingdoms Inn
Dining Facility served more
than 300 pounds of turkey to
600 people Thanksgiving Day
for a holiday some chefs
described as “the biggest eating
day of the year.”
As Soldiers waited in line,
they knew the meal would be
unique. Horns of plenty, fruit
and Thanksgiving decorations
greeted the troops. At Area II
dining facilities, the holiday meal
was a chance to show the
community a special time.
“I miss my family, because
this is really the first time I’ve
ever been away from them,”
said Pvt. Laura Vessells,
Headquarters and Headquarters
Company, 8th U.S. Army.
Vessells said she was
surprised to see an officer from
her unit serving food. In the
U.S. Army it is a Thanksgiving
tradition for officers and senior
noncommissioned officers,
wearing their formal dress blue
uniforms, to serve the holiday
meal to their Soldiers.
“I think it was really cool of
her to do that,” Vessells said.
“This whole thing is set up to
K-16 Air Base invites local youth for tour
By Cpl. Seo Ki-chul
Area II Public Affairs
K-16 AIR BASE — More than 50
Munjung Elementary School students
and teachers visited K-16 Air Base
Nov. 4 for a tour.
As part of the 8th U.S. Army Good
Neighbor Program, the 595th
Maintenance Company unveiled the
Munjung Elementary School students explore the inside of a C-12 Huron, a twin turboprop
aircraft, at K-16 Air Base with Staff Sgt. Nathan Meeks, 595th Maintenance Company.
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of a family. I don’t feel so alone
now.”
“It’s an opportunity for us all
as individuals, as a family and as
a nation, to stop and thank our
Creator for the blessings we
receive throughout the year,
more for the small blessings than
the large ones, I’d say,” said Sgt.
Maj. David Doyon as he dished
out a generous portion of turkey.
Doyon also said that serving
is a good way to show Soldiers
their command is concerned for
them.
Area II Food Program
Manager Larry Graham began Maj. Scott Voelkel talks to his
daughter, Olivia (left), at the Three
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PHOTOS BY SGT. CHRISTOPHER SELMEK
Lt. Col. David Ward, U.S. Army Troop Command - Korea, serves Soldiers in
A horn of plenty signifies Thanksgiving Day at the dining facility. the Three Kingdoms Inn Dining Facility Thanksgiving Day.
‘Community of Sharing’
program helps families
base to the Seoul students and teachers. Kim said. “I was a little bit afraid when Area II Public Affairs
Many students expressed great I saw American Soldiers and YONGSAN GARRISON — When
satisfaction with their first exploration unfamiliar environment. But I realized the Area II Support Activity chaplain
of the military base. they just want to be friends, despite passed a $21,104.44 check to Army
Munjung Elementary sixth-grader language barriers.” Community Service in early November,
Kim Min-sub said he was impressed at During the tour, more than 30 he gave a big boost to a project that helps
the state-of-the-art gear and friendly American Soldiers teamed up with Yongsan-area families during the holidays.
American Soldiers. two or three children to give them a “The worshipping community
“It was such a great experience,” special experience with the American within Area II is extremely generous and
military. answers the Biblical call to help our
“This is our first time to host Korean brothers and sisters,” said Chaplain (Lt.
neighbors and show where we live and Col.) David Colwell, smiling in the South
work,” said Staff Sgt. Nathan Meeks, Post Chapel sanctuary as he presented
595th Maintenance Company program the check to Brenda McCall, chief of
coordinator. “I think this is a great the Area II Family Support Division, for
chance to show our community and the “Community of Sharing 2005-
what we do on the base.” Holiday Project.”
Soldiers also prepared western The project aims to help military
refreshments like pizza, soda and personnel E-6 or below, or their civilian
snacks for the young Korean visitors. equivalents.
After lunch, Soldiers and children McCall said the program has helped
teamed up to play athletic events like a lot of people in the past and is on track
basketball and soccer in the K-16 to help more this year.
Physical Fitness Center. “We were able to give 86 families
Spc. Somchan Ca, 595th commissary food vouchers for
Maintenance Company supply clerk, Thanksgiving,” said Doris Lebby, who
COURTESY PHOTO said he enjoyed the basketball game manages the program for ACS. “This
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DoD Civilian Briefings
Representatives from the Army Benefits
Center – Civilian will present a briefing
on the Civil Service Retirement System
from 8 a.m. - noon and the Federal
Employees Retirement System 1-5 p.m.
Monday at Balboni Theater on Yongsan
Main Post. An overview of the Employee
Benefits Information System Web site
and the Interactive Voice Response
System will also be presented, followed
by a question-answer session. For
information, call 738-3655.
Commanding General
Holiday Concert
The 8th U.S. Army Band will present a
free holiday concert 7 p.m. Tuesday at
the Seoul American High School
Auditorium. The concert will feature
such Yuletide favorites as “The
Nutcracker,” “You’re a Mean One, Mr.
Grinch” and the Chipmunks Christmas
song. The concert will also feature
Dixieland and Big Band jazz pieces,
vocalists and nontraditional
arrangements like “The Twelve Days of
an Army Christmas,” and more. The
concert is open to the public. For
information, call 725-7135.
Christmas Concert
Vivaldi’s “Gloria” will be presented 10
a.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 11 at the South Post
Chapel. Admission is free and open to
the public. For information, call 738-6055.
Toys for Tots Volunteers
The Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots
program is looking for a few good
volunteers to help with its annual toy
drive. Help collect and distribute toys to
orphanages and other worthy charities.
For information, call 723-7088.
Winter Tour of Homes
Enjoy holiday decorations from around
the world during the American Forces’
Spouses Club 2005 Winter Tour of
Homes 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Dec. 9. Tour
historic Yongsan homes, including
Hilltop House and Sorabol House. The
tour also includes homes in Black Hawk
Village, Burke Towers, South Post and
Embassy housing. The cost is $5. The
tour is limited to 250 people. For
information, e-mail Cynthia Forrester at
cynthiaforrester@yahoo.com.
Basketball Tournament
Area II Support Activity will host a
Pacific-wide men’s and women’s
Holiday Basketball Tournament 3 p.m.
Dec. 16 at Collier Field House on
Yongsan South Post. Games Dec. 17-
21 will begin at 8 a.m. and continue
through 11 p.m. each day. The Yongsan
community is invited to support their
favorite team. Teams will be competing
from throughout the Pacific. For
information, contact the Sports Office
at 738-8608.
News & Notes Online
For more Area II News & Notes, visit the
Area II Support Activity Web site at
http://ima.korea.army.mil/area2 and look
for a link under “Area II Highlights at a
Glance.”
Area II The Morning Calm Weekly
Yongsan tree lighting ceremony set for Thursday
Hannam Village holiday though we may be far from home, Holidays,” said An Chin-u, Area II
we can still have a little part of Korean Service Corps repair and
ceremony set for Dec. 12 home right here.” utility planner.
The Winter Wonderland lighting “The Korean Service Corps started
By Sgt. Christopher Selmek
and decorations display will stretch on the first day of November installing
Area II Public Affairs
from gates 10 to 17 along 8th Army the lights people are about to see,”
YONGSAN GARRISON — The Blvd. The lights are set to turn on Farrulla said. “Every day, they worked
Area II community will usher in the a t e x a c t l y diligently
holiday season with a Yongsan tree t h e s a m e “It kicks off the holiday spirit outdoors under
lighting and “Winter Wonderland” moment.
decorations ceremony 5 p.m. Farrulla
and reminds everybody of the very conditions to
cold
Thursday next to the fire station. said t h e concept of Christmas.” bring the
Area II commander Col. Ron display has —Mario Farrulla spectacle of
Stephens, his wife and a Cub Scout b e c o m e a s lights.”
and Brownie Girl Scout will pull the much a tradition as the tree lighting, Farrulla describes the KSC as one
switches to send lights swirling up consisting of holiday greetings and o f t h e m o s t d e d i c a t e d a n d
the tree and all along 8th Army Blvd. d e c o r a t i o n s v i s i b l e t o d r i v e r s professional organizations he knows
“It kicks off the holiday spirit and between gates 10 and 17. because of their commitment to this
reminds everybody of the concept W h e n f i n i s h e d , t h e m o s t ceremony.
of Christmas,” said Mario Farrulla, impressive elements will be two “It’s a sign of their pride, how they
Area II Community Activity Centers large sign boards near Gate 17 and give this level of involvement,” he said.
d i r e c t o r. “ I t l e t s u s k n o w e v e n the drive-over bridge which read “This whole setup is very important
“Season’s Greetings” and “Happy to them. They had it organized way
back in August, and have been
preparing for it ever since.”
Following the lighting ceremony,
each group of scouts will sing Christmas
carols. There will be a drawing for a
$2,000 shopping spree and a go-cart.
Santa Claus will arrive with his elves at
6 p.m. and be available for photos along
with refreshments and cake inside the
fire station.
“The moment Col. Stephens pulls
that switch with our two scouts, the
whole street is going to go up in
l i g h t s , ” F a r r u l l a s a i d . “ I t ’s t h e
moment the holiday season begins.”
The Hannam Village tree lighting
ceremony is scheduled for 5:30 p.m.
Dec. 12 at the circle in front of the
P .L Y -
FC commissary.
EE ANG WON
Moon Hak-bong, Area II Directorate of Public Works carpenter, decorates a tree with Christmas
lights near the Yongsan Fire Station Nov. 23. E-mail christopher.m.selmek@us.army.mil
Medical officials: Chase away winter blues
By Sgt. Christopher Selmek problems at work or in relationships, Yet there is hope for those who feel
Area II Public Affairs which are all symptoms of depression.” only a slight lethargy during the dark
Like all forms of depression, SAD part of the year.
YONGSAN GARRISON —
comes in varying degrees, from The Army Medicine Web site
Many Soldiers look forward to the suggests taking a morning walk outside
relatively mild to debilitating. If any
holiday season as a time to celebrate can be as effective for some people as
person feels they are experiencing
and enjoy the snow. expensive artificial light treatments.
severe problems, they should follow the
Others dread the coming of usual procedure for someone who Sitting near a window or getting a
winter, with its short, cold days and needs help. breath of fresh air on breaks can be
early sunsets. “I would definitely recommend equally effective.
The clinical term for the winter visiting your chaplain,” Puopolo said. “Exposure to sunlight is one way to
blues is Major Depression Disorder “That’s a very good option. There are improve your mood,” Puopolo said.
with a seasonal pattern, also known also mental health services here at the “Obviously, you wouldn’t want to get
as Seasonal Affective Disorder. hospital that can help people and sunburn, but 15 to 30 minutes a day of
Maj. Anthony Puopolo, outpatient possibly even give you medication.” direct sunlight can be very helpful.”
psychiatric SAD is unlike Such simple measures can lift a
unit chief at “Exposure to sunlight is one most subsets of person’s spirits even when
1 2 1 s t major depression springtime comes around again and
G e n e r a l way to improve your mood.” because it SAD sufferers start to feel better,
Hospital, —Maj. Anthony Puopolo encourages a Puopolo said.
said it’s not “Taking a walk outside on a nice
person to
odd for people to exhibit symptoms hibernate. day can do some people a lot of
to some degree. “It’s different, because typical good,” said Sgt. Joshua Milam,
inpatient psychiatric ward supervisor.
“I think it’s safe to say that many depressed persons tend to eat and sleep
“There are still people who need more
people do suffer some decrease in less,” Puopolo said. “People with a
help, but a breath of fresh air still
their mood during the decreased seasonal disorder tend to eat and sleep
hours of sunlight,” he said. “The more, in addition to being generally helps me feel a little better.”
problem comes if it starts leading to irritable.” E-mail christopher.m.selmek@us.army.mil
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‘Whole Lotta Rosies’ shakes Yongsan all night long

Yongsan
By Sgt. Christopher Selmek
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — “Whole Lotta
Rosies,” an AC/DC cover band, shook a packed
Main Post Club all night long, Nov. 22, proving girls
really do “got a rhythm.”
Trudi “T-bird” Keck on rhythm guitar, Sara
Skelton on drums, Melanie Sisneros on bass guitar,
Nancy Luca on lead guitar and lead singer Coreen
Sheehan played Yongsan Garrison on their first stop
in a weeklong Korea tour. The band also performed
at camps Red Cloud, Casey, Humphreys and Walker.
“We all jumped at the chance to do another
military tour,” said Sisneros. “Thanksgiving is all
about family, but a lot of Soldiers have to be here
all by themselves. It’s important to be with them
and let them know how much they are appreciated.”
The five Los Angeles area women said they are Trudi “T-bird” Keck, founder of “Whole Lotta Rosies,” plays rhythm
united as much by their love of Soldiers as they are guitar on stage in front of dozens of fans.
by AC/DC, a hard rock band that first made music
history in 1973.
The group began their “Dirty Deeds” promptly at
7 p.m., then launched onto the “Highway to Hell”
before stopping long enough to introduce themselves.
“I just wanted to say how happy we all are to be
here tonight,” Sisneros said. “We love you guys, we
respect what you do and we are just so happy to be
spending Thanksgiving with you.”
They next played “TNT,” “Jailbreak” and “Girl’s
Got a Rhythm.” PHOTOS BY SGT. CHRISTOPHER SELMEK

“What I found most alluring about the band is they Above: Coreen Sheehan, “Whole Lotta Rosies” vocalist, roars at
stuck to the old-school stuff,” said Spc. Bill McSwain. the crowd and delights in getting them to roar back, Nov. 22 at
“These guys are speaking to a crowd that doesn’t get the Main Post Club. Bass guitarist Melanie Sisneros plays in the
a lot of voice, the 30-plus crowd that grew up with background.
this kind of music, the civilians and more senior Left: Sara Skelton plays drums for “Whole Lotta Rosies” Nov. 22
See Rosies, Page 12 at the Main Post Club.
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Thanksgiving
planning the event three weeks ahead
of time by estimating headcount and
reserving the correct amount of
mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes,
cranberry sauce and other traditional
Thanksgiving meal items.
“You definitely do not want to run
out of food on Thanksgiving Day,” he
said.
Dining Facility Manager Cho Hong-
che said seven cooks began cooking
at noon the day before. They worked
overnight to prepare enough food.
“Normally we prepare one main
meal,” he said, “but this is
Thanksgiving, so we want to give
people lots of options. The menu is
Sharing
month we will continue to provide food
vouchers, as well as toys and gift
certificates.”
The deadline to submit an application
for the December holidays is Dec. 12.
Military applicants must have their
commander or first sergeant sign the
application. Civilian applicants must
have their supervisor sign their
application.
“I encourage each commander or
civilian supervisor to take an active role
in this year’s holiday project,” said
McCall.
McCall said the commander’s, first
Tour
with their visitors even though they
are young and small.
“I am impressed with the students’
energy and enthusiasm,” Ca said.
“They definitely know how to play
soccer and basketball.”
The children were allowed to board
military aircraft like the C-12 Huron,
a twin turboprop passenger and cargo
aircraft, and the UH-60 Black Hawk
helicopter. The aircraft belonged to the
2nd Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment.
“I think this Good Neighbor
Program is such a rewarding event,”
said Pvt. Erica Berthoud, wheeled
Rosies
Soldiers.”
Judging by the screams of the
crowd, many others agreed.
“Rock music goes over very well
with the senior enlisted because it’s
what we grew up with,” said Sgt. 1st
Class Richard Gilleland. “It goes over
with the younger crowd just because
it’s a good sound. I’d like to hear a
lot more around here, actually.”
Other favorites played by the band
were “Touch Too Much,” “Hells
Bells,” “Shot Down in Flames” and,
of course, the Rosie’s favorite,
“Whole Lotta Rosie.”
“This is the best band I’ve seen in
here since I got here,” said Mary Fox,
a sentiment echoed by many others
in the crowd.
Following “Shot Down in Flames,”
Mario Farrulla, Area II Community
Activity Centers director, took the
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almost the same as Christmas, but we
have many, many more people here on
Thanksgiving. It is the biggest holiday
for the chow hall all year.”
Thanksgiving Day is one of the few
days of the year when civilians are
authorized to enter the chow hall and
share the military dining experience.
“I like to be with them, and it’s good
for my family to see this,” said Maj.
Scott Voelkel, who brought his wife and
two daughters with him to enjoy
Thanksgiving dinner. “The most
important part of Thanksgiving is
togetherness.”
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sergeant’s or supervisor’s signature
verifies the applicant is in need of
support. Applicants, commanders or
civilian supervisors may submit one
application per family. Also, each family
member listed on the application must
reside with the sponsor in Area II.
After approval and processing, the
applicant will receive a voucher and/or
toys or a gift certificate.
Applications are being accepted at the
Yongsan ACS in the Community
Services Building, building 4106, on
Yongsan South Post. For information,
call Doris Lebby at 738-8977.
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vehicle repairer. “It’s fun and, at the
same time, Soldiers are giving
something back to the community. I
look forward to the next one,”
Berthoud said.
Meeks said he is working on another
Good Neighbor Program for Christmas.
“We are planning a visit to
Gangnam orphanage,” Meeks said.
“Soldiers will collect some toys and
dolls for children living in the
orphanage. I hope they would be
happy with our small holiday gifts.”
E-mail kichul.seo@korea.army.mil
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stage and presented them with the
honored Eagle trophy and the gratitude
of the entire command. He then
encouraged the band to play one more
before going back to their hotel for
the night.
The band did “If You Want Blood …”
and “You Shook Me All Night Long,”
as Keck said, possibly their most
requested song. They signed autographs
until nearly 10 p.m. and then retreated
back to their hotel in Seoul.
“I think they all had a really great
time,” Keck said. “I still think we had
a better time. They don’t really realize
what a thrill it is to play in front of
them. It’s always so much fun.”
The group has also played in
Okinawa, Japan, and just completed
a tour of military bases in Germany.
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The Morning Calm Weekly
Paternity issues demand attention
By Capt. John Cho
Yongsan Legal Assistance Office
In the past 35 years, the United States has undergone
a reproductive revolution. Abortion was legalized and
the birth control pill became widely available. There
have been huge increases in children born to single
mothers. The divorce rate has sky rocketed, so that
half of all marriages are expected to end in divorce.
Every year about one million children are born into
fatherless families. Many of these children end up living
in poverty. Even if there were no moral obligation to
take responsibility, servicemembers should be aware
that family issues, including paternity, can make a
dramatic difference in operational readiness and their
personal lives.
Whether you are a commander, platoon leader, or
someone who has received a court order requiring you
to take a paternity test, you should know about paternity.
Most of the servicemembers that come to the legal
assistance office with paternity issues, have received
a letter ordering them to admit or deny paternity.
Usually the mother has gone to the local child support
enforcement agency and submitted the name of the
potential father.
The child support enforcement agency starts an
action in court to determine paternity. The child support
enforcement agency or local court sends a letter to
the servicemember ordering him to admit or deny
paternity. If he denies paternity, he will have to submit
to a DNA test. The DNA test determines if the
servicemember is the father. The servicemember can
voluntarily acknowledge he is the father and not take
the DNA blood test.
A positive test or voluntary admission of paternity
is only the beginning. The servicemember has to pay
child support, request visitation rights or possibly
custody and should get military benefits for the child.
Except for military regulations, the rights and
obligations of the servicemember with the child differ
depending on the state. Often the local child support
enforcement agency will do much of the work with
the court and take the burden off the mother.
A judge will order the servicemember to pay a
certain amount of child support after paternity has
been established. If there is a court order or agreement
between the mother and father, they must follow the
support requirements that are stated. If there is no
court order or agreement, the servicemember will
follow the support requirements laid out in their
service’s regulation that establishes default support
payments.
Being halfway around the world in the Republic of
Korea, servicemembers can be at a great disadvantage
in handling paternity suits originating in the United
States. Sometimes the court will give servicemembers
extra time and certain laws, including the
Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, could delay the court
hearings. The legal assistance office is here to serve
servicemembers and is free of charge. The Internet is
another great resource for information regarding
paternity. State child support enforcement agencies
can be found at http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/
acf_services.html#cse.
Nevertheless, there is no substitute for advice from
an attorney who knows about paternity. Take
advantage of available services. Visit the local legal
assistance office for information or assistance
regarding issues of paternity. In Yongsan, the Legal
Assistance Office is located on South Post in Building
4329. The office can be reached at 738-6841.
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Warrant officer selection
board set for January
Special to The Morning Calm Weekly
Aviation warrant officers eligible for
promotion to Chief Warrant Officer 3 and CW4
must have an Active Duty Date of Rank of Sept.
30, 2000, and earlier to be considered above the
zone and an ADOR of Oct. 1, 2000, thru Sept.
30, 2002, to be considered in the promotion zone.
Aviation warrants eligible for promotion to
CW5 must have an ADOR of Sept. 30, 2000,
and earlier to be considered above the zone, an
ADOR of Oct. 1, 2000, thru Sept. 30, 2001, to
be considered in the promotion zone and an
ADOR of Oct. 1, 2001, thru Sept. 30, 2002, for
below the zone consideration.
Technical warrant officers eligible for
promotion to CW3 and CW4 must have an ADOR
of Sept. 30, 2001, and earlier to be considered
above the zone and an ADOR of Oct. 1, 2001,
thru Sept. 30, 2003, to be considered in the
promotion zone.
Technical Warrants eligible for promotion to
CW5 must have an ADOR of Sept. 30, 2001,
and earlier to be considered above the zone, an
ADOR of Oct. 1, 2001, thru Sept. 30, 2002, to
be considered in the promotion zone and an
ADOR of Oct. 1, 2002, thru Sept; 30, 2003, for
below the zone consideration.
The board will offer the new capability of “My
Board File.” By going to https://
www.hrc.army.mil, users can navigate through
their OMPF, their digital photo and their ORB
between Nov. 29, 2005 and Jan. 13, 2006.
For guidance, individuals may visit their unit S1
or servicing personnel support battalion.
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Serenity Chicken Little Chicken Little An Unfinished No Show No Show No Show

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Die Tryin’ R Die Tryin’ R Die Tryin’ R Life PG-13 Life PG-13 PG-13 PG-13

Chicken Little Roll Bounce Flightplan No Show No Show No Show No Show

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Life PG-13 Die Tryin’ R PG-13 PG-13 Die Tryin’ R Ever Played PG Ever Played PG
The Weather The Weather Serenity No Show No Show No Show Greatest Game
Man R Man R PG-13 Ever Played PG

Exorcism of Emily
Rose -- In an extremely
rare decision, the Catholic
Church officially recognized
the demonic possession of a
19 year-old college freshman.
Told in flashbacks, ‘The
Exorcism of Emily Rose’
chronicles the haunting trial of
the priest accused of
negligence resulting in the
death of the young girl
believed to be possessed
and the laywer who takes on
the task of defending him.
Serenity -- Captain
Malcolm Reynolds, a
hardened veteran on the
losing side of a galactic civil
war, now ekes out a living
pulling off small crimes and
transport-for-hire aboard his
ship, Serenity. He leads a
small, eclectic crew who are
the closest thing he has left
to family -- squabbling,
insubordinate and undyingly
loyal. When Mal takes on two
new passengers -- a young
doctor and his unstable,
telepathic sister -- he gets
much more than he
bargained for.
Walk the Line -- He
picked cotton, sold door to
door, and served in the Air
Force. He was a voice of
rebellion that changed the
face of rock and roll. An outlaw
before today’s rebels were
born -- and an icon they would
never forget. He did all this
before turning 30. And his
name was Johnny Cash.
WALK THE LINE explores the
early years of the music
legend, an artist who
transcended musical
boundaries to touch people
around the globe. As his music
changed the world, Cash’s
own world was rocked by the
woman who became the love
of his life: June Carter.
Harry Potter & the
Goblet of Fire
In his fourth year at Hogwarts,
Harry faces his greatest
challenges and dangers yet.
When he is selected under
mysterious circumstances as
a contestant in the Triwizard
Tournament, Harry must
compete against the best
young wizards from schools
all over Europe. But as he
prepares, signs begin to point
to the return of Lord
Voldemort. Before long, Harry
is playing not just for the Cup,
but for his life.
The Corpse Bride Get Rich or Die
Set in a 19th century European Tryin -- An orphaned
village, this stop-motion, street kid (Curtis “50 Cent”
animated feature follows the Jackson) makes his mark in
story of Victor, a young man the drug trade, but finally
who is whisked away to the dares to leave the violence of
underworld and wed to a his former life behind to
mysterious Corpse Bride, pursue a promising career in
while his real bride, Victoria, the music business as a
waits bereft in the land of the rapper.
living. Although life in the Land
of the Dead proves to be a lot
more colorful than his strict
Victorian upbringing, Victor
learns that there is nothing in
this world, or the next, that can
keep him away from his one
true love.

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Bringing people together through tradition
By Chaplain (Capt.) Allen W. Staley
121st General Hospital
I love this time of year! It is one of the most
wonderful seasons, for those who regard it as holy
or not.
I find great meaning in traditions, such as the
lighting of the Advent candles. As a parent and
pastor I adopted this practice, which has become a
favorite family event. In the weeks before Christmas
every year, with all the hustle and bustle, my family
has grown to love these daily moments of tradition-
keeping and worship. This is a time we slow down
and draw closer to God and with each other.
This week, as my family lights what is called the
Prophets’ Candle, we read about John the Baptist.
This man prepared the people to open their hearts to
the coming Christ, preaching, “… make straight the
way for the Lord” (John 1:23 NIV).
Earlier the Prophet Malachi described John’s
ministry as turning “… the hearts of the fathers to
their children, and the hearts of the children to their
fathers …” The angel Gabriel told John’s father
Zechariah, that his son would bring the people back
to God, turning “… the hearts of the fathers to the
children … to make ready a people prepared for the
Lord” (Luke 1:16-17 NIV).
These scriptures show what this spiritual
tradition does for my family and me, and for
many others who practice it. It brings the hearts
of my children and me (my wife included)
together and prepares our hearts, in a fresh new
way, to receive the blessings of the One who is
“the Reason for the Season.” It is my deepest
prayer that you will let your special traditions
draw you closer to those you hold in your heart
and to the One who holds you in his.
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For those of you who do not have the privilege of
celebrating these times with your loved ones in
person this year, I encourage you to be “present”
with them by joining in your beloved traditions with
your friends and your local chapel or faith
community. Knowing that you and your loved ones
back home observe these traditions together, even
across the miles, may just “turn your hearts” to
each other.
I found this to be true during a deployment in
the holiday season, when I took the trouble to
pack around a small Advent wreath and other
symbols of the season. Those symbols brought
comfort and joy to me, as well as to those lonely
Soldiers I was with.
May the Lord of this holy season turn your heart
toward him, as well as toward those you hold in
your heart.

Area II Worship Services

Catholic Mass Sunday 8 a.m. South Post Chapel 9:30 a.m. 121 Hospital Chapel KCFA 2nd Tues. 11:45 a.m. Memorial Chapel
11:30 a.m. Memorial Chapel 9:30 a.m. Hannam Village Chapel 3rd Tues. 11:45 a.m. Memorial Chapel
Tuesday 12:05 p.m. 121 Hospital Chapel (Korean) Lutheran Sunday 5 p.m. Memorial Chapel
Mon.-Wed., Sunday 10 a.m. Multi-Purpose
Thur.-Fri. 12:05p.m. Memorial Chapel 10:30 a.m. K-16 Community Training Facility
Saturday 5 p.m. Memorial Chapel Chapel Latter-Day Saints For information on services, call 738-3011
Jewish Friday 6 p.m. South Post Chapel 11 a.m. Hannam Village
Protestant Services Chapel Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Dave Colwell
Episcopal Sunday 10 a.m. Memorial Chapel noon South Post Chapel David.colwell@korea.army.mil or DSN 738-3011
United Pentecostal Sunday 1:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel (Gospel) Chaplain (Lt. Col.)Daniel Minjares
Church of Christ Church International Collective Sunday 10 a.m. South Post Chapel daniel.minjares@korea.army.mil 738-5532
Sunday 2 p.m. South Post Chapel 6 p.m. South Post Chapel Chaplain (Maj.)Samuel Cabrera
Collective Sunday 8 a.m. Memorial Chapel Korean Thursday 6:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel samuel.cabrera@korea.army.mil 725-2955

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PHOTO CREDIT

Korean Artist Kim Su-Ho unties and prepares to erect one of the two totem poles he created for Camp Humphreys’ Alaska Mining Co. restaurant.

Korean artist’s talents on display at Humphreys

By Mike Mooney that dream. After deciding to approach Korean now guard the entrance to the Alaska Mining Co. and
USASA AREA III MWR Marketing totem pole artists about the concept, Ross turned to provide another level of authenticity to the concept.”
CAMP HUMPHREYS – Area III Business Area III Services Division procurement specialist Ross is hoping the new Alaska Mining Co. concept
Operations Division Chief Mike Ross wanted totem Choe Sung-Hak. will be as successful as the totem poles, themselves.
poles on the outside of the new Alaska Mining Co. But “If there’s anyone in Korea who can get the “Alaska totem poles are mounted outside the village
he knew the cost would be too much – especially the impossible done, it’s Young Choe,” Ross said. and are good luck charms for the people who live
cost of shipping – so he almost gave up the idea. “First he approached totem pole makers in the there,” he said. “And, hopefully, our totems will also
“And then one day a group of us were sitting Pyongtaek and nearby areas. But none of them were be good luck for the new club.”
around talking about the new club and someone willing to tackle the challenge. I was getting (Editor’s Note: Chong So-kyung, Area III MWR
suggested looking for a Korean totem pole maker,” discouraged, but then, some how, Choe found Kim Korean marketing assistant, contributed to this
Ross said. Su-Ho – an award-winning totem pole carver who article.)
“Although they’re lives just north of Pusan. Mr. Kim said he would be
different than the willing to try. And try he did.”
Alaskan totem poles, “I was thrilled by the opportunity but very nervous
the Koreans have their at the same time,” said Kim. “I had never even seen a
own ‘spirit sticks’ picture of an Alaskan totem pole. But I could see the
outside many villages. artistic challenge, so I said yes when asked. I then
We figured that maybe went on the Internet and studied Alaskan totem poles
one of the companies to get an idea of how they were made.”
that made the Korean Using nothing but a handsaw, a hammer, a knife
totems would be and his imagination, the 43-year-old Kim created
willing to try their hand two totem poles for the new Alaska Mining Co.
at a Native American restaurant at Camp Humphreys. With wife An
concept.” Chong-Suk providing artistic advise and painting,
An owl stares down from its place
The Alaska Mining the duo created two poles that now guard the
atop one of the totem poles made
Co. is the new name of entrance to the restaurant, just inside Camp
by Kim Su-Ho
the former Nitewatch Humphreys’ walk-thru gate.
Club at Camp Humphreys. The club’s grand opening “Each of the poles took about three days to create,”
will be Wednesday. Kim said. “When I got into it, making the totem poles
“We already had the ‘Cave’ inside the Nitewatch,” for the U.S. Army wasn’t much different than making
Ross said, “and the Alaska Mining Co. theme fits right them for Korean villages and attractions. It was
into the Cave concept. The Nitewatch had been a very enjoyable. I am very happy that the Camp Humphreys
successful club for a great many years, but it was people appreciate my work.”
time for a change. So we decided to make it a “I was more than amazed at what he created,”
complete renovation, giving birth to the Alaska Mining Ross said. “Our Camp Humphreys totem poles look
Co. concept.” just like what you would see in southeast Alaska or
Having lived and worked in Alaska, Ross had British Columbia.
some specific ideas he wanted to incorporate in the “But they also have their own, unique twist, like the
new club, and authentic totem poles were part of American flag painted into one of the wings. The poles
A totem pole is raised into place outside the Alaska Mining Co.
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Comedy ROKs Returns
Morale, Welfare and Recreation is
bringing Comedy ROKs back to Korea.
Dante Carter, Miss Gayle and Spike
Davis will perform their stand-up
comedy act on installations throughout
Korea Dec. 3-16.
With appearances on H.B.O.’s Def
Comedy Jam, B.E.T’s “Comic View,”
“Planet Grove,” A&E’s “Evening at the
Improv,” Showtime’s “Laffapalooza”
and “The Gordon Elliot Show,” the trio
boast fans across America and around
the world.
Comedy ROKs is presented courtesy
of MWR. All performances are free and
open to military ID cardholders. For
information, call 723-3749.
Scheduled performances in Korea
include:
8 p.m. Saturday, Camp Carroll, Hideaway
Club
8 p.m. Sunday, Camp Hialeah, Pusan Pub
8 p.m. Tuesday, Camp Walker, Hilltop
Club
Thursday, Area III, TBD
8:30 p.m. Dec. 9, K-16 AB, Community
Club
8:30 p.m. Dec. 10, Yongsan, Main Post
Club
Dec. 11, Area III, TBD
Dec. 13, Area III, TBD
7 p.m. Dec. 14, Camp Stanley, Reggie’s
7 p.m. Dec. 15, Camp Red Cloud,
Mitchell’s
7 p.m. Dec. 16, Camp Casey, Gateway
Club
7 p.m. Dec. 17, Camp Hovey, Iron
Triangle Club
USO Upcoming Events
Volunteers are being sought to
participate in a Good Neighbor event at
the Camp Kim USO Dec. 14. The event
will welcome Korean elementary school
children and will include lunch and
bowling. For information on these
events, contact the local USO.
9-Ball Tourney
Beginning Dec. 12, Area I community
activity centers will hoast a nine-ball
pool league for all interested
personnel serving in Area I. For
information, call the local CAC.
Camp Casey Seeks
Bowler of the Month
Visit the Casey Bowling Center and be
the star bowler of the month.
Individuals can participate in the event
by submitting their score at the front
desk. The person who hit the top score
will be the winner of the week. And the
winner will compete for the title of
Bowler of the Month. The weekly
winner will receive a coupon for one
week of free bowling (limit two games
per day).The winner for the month will
receive one month of free bowling ( limit
two games a day) and a plaque.
English classes build community relations
By Chief Warrant Officer Teddy Datuin
Special to The Morning Calm Weekly
YONGSAN GARRISON –- Like a
wildfire, a relatively unknown English
class programs for Korean children and
adults in the Seoul area is spreading and
getting bigger. The class is not only
helping overcome the language barrier,
it is bridging the cultural gap between
the American children and adults who
volunteer to teach English, and the
Koreans that come to learn.
“It is fun and I like teaching the Korean
children,” said Jennason Kuhn, a
sophomore at Seoul American High
School, who has been volunteering
teaching Korean children Saturdays since
her family arrived in Korea about a year
and a half ago. “I was scared at first,
because I didn’t know what to expect and
because of the language barrier. Now I
feel very comfortable and really enjoy and
get satisfaction for what I’m doing.”
More and more Korean children, ages
7 to 14, and Korean adults from
different walks of life, are registering
for the Saturday and Sunday English
classes, both at the Soebingo and
Hangangno Korean community centers
outside of South Post’s gates 17 and
19. More Korean adults are also signing
up for the Monday and Wednesday
night and Saturday afternoon English
classes at the Hangangno Korean
community center.
“When we started early last year,
there were less than 50 Korean children
attending the English classes and there
were no Korean adults participating in
the program,” said Michael Lee, the main
organizer and manager of the English
programs. “There were only two
sessions then on Saturday afternoons
… and the classes were only held at the
Hangangno Korean community center.
“Now there are over 200 Korean
children benefiting from the program and
hundreds more are on the waiting list,
pending the relocation to a bigger place
and for more American volunteers,” Lee
said with a beaming smile.
Jaclyn Warden and her friend Megan
Poppe have also been volunteering since
their families arrived here. “We think the
Korean kids like us American kids
Caroline Gettys, sophomore at Seoul American High School, and her group of Korean children.
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Tricia Hill, sophomore at Seoul American High School, teaches a group of Korean boys and
girls, ages 10-12 years old as part of the weekly English class program.
teaching them English,” Warden and
Poppe agreed. Both girls are students
at the Seoul American Middle School.
According to the three American
student volunteers, the Korean children
have very good attention spans. “They
[Korean children] really want to learn
English and they ask a lot of questions,”
commented the three girls almost in
chorus. Then they said hey would
always remember this experience,
which would not have been possible had
they not come overseas.
Looking into the future, the three
girls agreed that their experience
teaching the Korean kids will definitely
affect and influence their outlook to
foreigners and to their careers.
Korean adults, mostly mothers, come
to the Hangangno Korean community
center Saturdays for an English class.
Currently there are 12 that come
regularly and are divided into two
groups, based on their level of
understanding English. The Monday and
Wednesday night classes are comprised
of Korean adults and Korean university
students from different universities in
Seoul. American volunteers are a mix
of military personnel and civilians.
“I felt welcomed right away,” said
Hanna Park, a third-year student at
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Ewha University majoring in
Economics, who is in her third week
attending the Wednesday night English
class. “I like this informal setting and
friendly environment,” she continued.
“I feel very comfortable and [I am]
learning more compared to formal
settings like a school or business
environment.”
Christine Oh, another third-year
Economics major at Ewha University,
brought her friend Hanna Park to the
program. Oh has been attending the
classes for three months.
“At first, I couldn’t say in English
what’s in my mind. I just didn’t know
how to express myself in English
because I was scared,” Oh said. Then
with a proud voice and smile, she
continued, “My English has improved
a lot since three months ago. I am
more comfortable now talking in
English. I will definitely recommend and
encourage other students to come to
this English class.”
Kyu Dong Kim, a third-year
Electrical and Computer Engineering
student at Hanyang University, agreed
with Park and Oh that the English class
is helping them express themselves
more comfortably in English. “I learn
a lot every time from the American
volunteers,” Kim said.
“If we get a larger space and more
American volunteers, we can expand
the English class program and be part
of a larger Good Neighbor program,”
Lee said. The Soebinggo English
classes are only held Tuesdays and
Thursdays during the day and the
classes are only for Korean children.
The American volunteers there are
mostly dependent spouses.
Both Korean community centers are
provided free by the Yongsan-gu district
government. “It will be ideal if we have
one large center, which we will call the
Good Neighbor Center, to consolidate
all the English classes and for other
activities,” Lee said.
To volunteer as an English instructor,
call 010-6325-0765.
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AMC maintenance experts help with unit repairs

By F. Neil Neeley transition to us, put their knowledge to
Area III Public Affairs use and teach the Soldier how to use
CAMP HUMPHREYS – If you’re a that equipment and to make sure it stays
maintenance Soldier with a tricky repair running.”
problem, you can call the subject matter Fergus has 6 LARs supporting
experts at Army Material Command for customer units in Area III and 13 others
advice or assistance. These Logistics supporting the 2nd Combat Aviation
Assistant Representatives, or LARs, are Brigade. They are subject matter experts
the guys in the know as their boss, Chief in diverse specialties such as logistics,
Warrant Officer Steven R. Fergus, supply, tanks, automotive, aviation,
chief, Logistics Assistant Officer Army armaments and missiles.
Field Support Brigade – Far East, Fergus explained that the main
explained. mission of his LARS is to enhance the
“The majority of my training that a Soldier
LARs have many years of receives in their
prior military experience in schoolhouse and to
their areas of expertise,” augment that with hands-
said Fergus. “A lot of them on training with guidance
are retired warrant officers and supervision. PHOTOS BY F. NEIL NEELEY
or senior enlisted. They “These guys like what George Smith, Aviation Logistics Assistant Representative, (TACOM) assists Pfc. Micah
may want to continue they do and they love the Heathcfck D Troop, 3/6 CAV doing a ‘post gunnery’ on a 30 mm gun from an Apache helicopter.
serving their country but Soldier,” said Fergus. The weapon will be stripped down, cleaned and its seals checked, before it is replaced onto the
Chief Warrant Officer
they don’t wear the “They’ll do anything for aircraft.
Steven Fergus
uniform anymore.” them. They can help to “Now the level of expertise may see something done that isn’t to our
If they weren’t former senior bring the Soldier’s confidence level up not be what they want - they may want standard, it’s not our job to come
noncommissioned officers, or weren’t’ in their abilities in the field environment. something that we’re not capable of back and tell anybody that somebody
in the military, they may have been a “We really have a customer-focused providing,” Fergus said, “But we can is doing something wrong,” he said.
contractor developing the equipment, operation,” said Fergus. “If they want, always reach back to the states to the “We would wear out our welcome
Fergus added. “They may want to they ask - we provide.” major subordinate commands for very quickly if we did,” he said.
help. We can get the proper “However, we would say, ‘if you did
authorization there or they can let us it this way it probably would work
know about an equipment modification a little better.’”
that hasn’t reached the field yet.”
Fergus’ Logistics Assistant Technical Assistance
Representatives are also there to help If you require technical
each other help the customer. “Not assistance from the Army Field
everything is as defined as you may Support Brigade, these are just
think it is,” said Fergus. “One of our a few of the 20 LARs that
LARs with the Aviation and Missile support Customer Units in Area
Command, may be taking care of a III and 2nd CAB.
helicopter,” said Fergus, “but there are AMCOM POC:
Communications and Electronics Mr. Faircloth 753-6008
Command and Tank Automotive and CECOM POC:
Armaments Command elements on that Mr. Purzycki 753-6006
helicopter. It truly is a team effort, if TACOM POC:
he has a problem outside of his field, Mr. Griffin 753-6012
he can take it back and get the
AFSC Supply LAR:
appropriate person in.”
Mr. Leonard 753-6005
Fergus stresses that his unit is not
LAO Area III:
James Faircloth, logistics assistance representative, AMCOM, checks the main rotor blades on a reporting agency. “If we go into a
CW5 Fergus, 753-6013
a Apache helicopter for cracks or de-bonds with Pfc. Stephen Puzzo B troop 3/6 CAV Apache motor pool or onto a flight line and
crew chief. Faircloth is a former Army maintenance test pilot.

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Company (formerly the
Nitewatch) grand
opening will be
Wednesday, across from
the walk in gate. For
more on the restaurant,
see Page 16.
Spc. Gabriel R. Rodriguez, A Company, 304th
Signal Battalion (L) and Capt. Angela M.
Greenwald, commander, Headquarters and
Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Area III
Support Activity, prepare to hit the targets
during an interactive archery experience at
Hwaseong Fortress during a cultural orientation
trip sponsored by Pyeongtaek University and
Gyeong-gi Province Nov. 22. Forty-five Soldiers
joined students from the university in touring
the fortress and other sights as part of the
Common Values Project that is a collaboration
between the province and the university. COURTESY PHOTO
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Dec. 2, 2005
Bone marrow registration drive a success
Community Christmas
Tree Lighting
All community members are
invited to the Camp Humphreys
Christmas tree lighting at 6 p.m.
Monday in the community park
across from the commissary,
followed by a reception at the
Community Activity Center.
HAES Christmas
Program Set
Humphreys American Elementary
School Christmas Program is
scheduled to be held at the Youth
Center at 1:30 p.m. Thursday. For
information, call Becky Drennen at
753-8894.
PTO Secret Santa
Slated for HAES
The PTO Secret Santa Shop will
be held in the HAES Information
Center, Wednesday and Thursday.
The hours will be 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Wednesday, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday. For information, contact
Tina Paff at tlp0214@msn.com
Seminar Scheduled
at HAES
A “Providing Learning Assistance
at Home” seminar will be held at
HAES at 6 p.m. Thursday in Room
201 and at 11a.m. Dec. 9. For
information, contact Maria Albin at
Maria.Albin@pac.dodea.edu
Health Fair,
Aerobathon
Health Fair and Aerobathon for
Area III is Dec. 10. There will be a
5K Run/Walk starting at 8 a.m. with
registration at 7 a.m. The Health
Fair is from 10 a.m. -1 p.m. at the
Humphrey’s gym. Come out and
enjoy aerobics and lots of great
health information. For information,
call Sylvia Eckman, RN, health
promotion coordinator for Area III,
at 753-7657
Red Cross
Baby-sitting Classes From
6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday thru Thursday
in the Red Cross office, Building 262,
baby-sitting classes will be offered.
Participants must attend all three
nights and must pay a fee of $25.
Grants are available courtesy of the
United Club. Attendees must be 11
years or older.For information, call
753-7172/3.
Financial Management
Classes
Army Community Service offers
classes in financial management to
help Soldiers, civilians and family
members learn how to handle
personal finances and the basics of
savings and investments. Classes are
held at ACS, Building 311. Contact
753-8401 or 8403 for information
or to register.
Area III
By F. Neil Neeley
Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS – Seventy
individuals volunteered to become
potential bone marrow donors here at
the Community Activity Center Tuesday.
“This is the C.W. Bill Young DoD
marrow program,” said Maj. Rex
Berggren, 18th MEDCOM laboratory
officer in charge at the121st General
Hospital, Yongsan Garrison.
“The process here is to register
individuals who want to be added to the
national marrow registry. It only involves
filling out some paperwork and giving a
blood sample for testing.
“The blood taken is typed for human
leukocyte antigen,” said Berggren. “It
will be identified based on one of the six
HLA types.
“Once that’s done, if an individual is
identified as a potential match, then
further testing is done. If a match is
confirmed then the potential donor is
given the chance to donate marrow.”
AAFES shoppers
snag bargains
Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS – The
Thursday after Thanksgiving is
traditionally the biggest shopping
day of the season.
AAFES went all out to attract
shoppers offering free $20 gift
cards to the first 100 customers
to enter the store with one young
shopper reporting that there was
already a line when she arrived at
5:40 a.m. for the 7 a.m. opening.
(From Left) Seventh-graders
Morgan Skaggs and Becky
Almquist, fifth-grader Emma
Taliento and fourth-grader Jacob
Almquist, contemplate purchases.
All were shopping for Christmas
gifts for family members, and
maybe a gift or two for themselves.
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Berggren added that the DoD marrow
registry program is one of about 90
registry programs in the United States,
all of which add names to the national
registry.
Maj. Michael Endres, chief nurse at
Humphreys Troop Medical Clinic,
credits Berggren for making the marrow
registry possible. “This drive hasn’t been
done on the peninsula since 1999,” he
said. “It may be years or maybe never
before this happens here again.
“It’s only being done now through
the efforts of Maj. Berggren and it’s
happening because the DoD marrow
program trusted him enough to run the
program here on peninsula and to
accurately and responsibly ship those
samples back to the states, so that there
can be a proper match down the road.”
Endres explained that program
officials are very reluctant to do that.
“It’s only because of Berggren’s
reputation that they allowed that to
occur,” he said.
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Sylvia Eckman health promotion coordinator at
Area III draws blood from Liz Joffrion.
Endres also stressed the important roll
that the volunteers played in the marrow
registration drive. “They were extremely
helpful,” said Endres. “They allowed our
active duty folks to stay back at work
at the clinic.”
“I’ve always liked to donate blood,”
said Airman 1st Class Carlin Thomas,
607th Combat Communications
Squadron. “I got an email about this so
I decided to see if I could help out with
this as well.”
HAES students make
Christmas ornaments
By F. Neil Neeley
Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS – Glitter
and paste found it’s way onto each
paper and child as students at
Humphreys American Elementary
School made decorations for the
community Christmas trees
recently.
A contest to judge the best decorated
tree will be held at 6 p.m. Monday.
The Christmas trees can be
viewed in the park area across from
the Commissary near the bus
station.
June Webb, art teacher at HAES, helps
Destiny Simms and Nicole Kubica from
Maria Rodriguez’ kindergarten class make
Christmas ornaments.
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Winter weather conditions bring
new challenges to driving in Korea
By Susan Barkley
Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS – Driving in
Korea can present many challenges to
Soldiers, civilians and family
members, and the winter driving
season brings some added challenges
of its own, such as decreased
visibility, earlier darkness and slick
roads.
“Increase intervals! Slow down!
Know your vehicle!” are the cardinal
rules for winter driving safety
according to Phil Vincent, U.S. Army
Area III Support Activity acting safety
director.
“You must understand how cold
weather affects your vehicle before,
during and after operation,” he added.
He warns that fog and black ice are
the primary culprits around Camp
Humphreys. Drivers at Camps Long
and Eagle may have more snow to deal
with in addition to black ice.
According to en.wikipedia.org/
wiki/Black_ice, black ice is a thin
coating of ice on a surface, often a
roadway. While not truly black, it is
transparent, allowing the usually black
asphalt/Macadam roadway to be seen
through it and leaving drivers unaware
of the slick surface.
Lee Gourley, auto skills center
manager, advises that it’s not too late
to winterize vehicles. He advises that
drivers make sure their tires are in top
condition so they will be able to grip
Still time to donate to Combined FFederal
ederal Campaign
By Susan Barkley
Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS -- The annual
Combined Federal Campaign will end
Dec. 15, but there’s still time to donate
Warrant Officer Ruby Freeman, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, gives her she received a Red
weekly Combined Federal Campaign turn-in to R. J. Johnson, Area III assistant community project officer for CFC.
Area III
ILLISTRATION BY BRODERBUND
the road better in poor driving
conditions.
Antifreeze is the second most
important thing next to having good
tires, according to Gourley.
Drivers can bring their vehicle to
the auto skills center and perform the
work themselves, or Gourley and his
to one or more of the hundreds of
charitable organizations that fall under
the CFC umbrella.
Warrant Officer Ruby Freeman, the
key person for Headquarters and
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Understanding Road Conditions
Drivers needing to stay
informed as to the current road
conditions in the areas where
they will be driving can call 738-
ROAD (7623) or 02-7918-7623.
Road conditions are also posted
on the U.S. Forces Korea Web
site at www.korea.army.mil,
www.korea.army.mil/Road-
Conditions/Road-
Conditions.htm or the Area III
Web site at area3.korea.army.mil.
ROAD CONDITIONS
GREEN
Highway conditions are
normal.
AMBER
Military vehicles, other than
those required for essential
business, will not be driven on
highways.
POV owners need to use
extreme caution and are
staff are ready to do everything
necessary to get the vehicle in top
shape for winter conditions.
Drivers needing to stay informed
as to the current road conditions in
the areas where they will be driving
can call 738-ROAD (7623) or 02-
Headquarters Company, 2nd Combat
Aviation Brigade, and acting brigade
coordinator, finds that many people are
anxious to contribute and know in
advance where they want their money
to go.
“Two people sought
me out to get their
booklets,” she said.
Freeman finds that
some people always
contribute to the same
organizations. She said
one of the people she
contacted always
donates to multiple
sclerosis.
She found that a lot
of Soldiers wanted to
donate to hurricane
victims and she
suggested that they
consider American Red
Cross. Freeman said
she always donates to
American Red Cross.
While she was in-
P B SHOTOB Y processing at Yongsan,
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encouraged to observe the rules
established for military vehicles.
RED
Military vehicles, other than
emergency/essential business, will
not be driven. O-5/GS-13 or above
may authorize usage for business
that can not be postponed without
jeopardizing military
requirements. Snow chains or
similar devices will be used.
BLACK
All U.S. Government vehicles
are prohibited from movement.
Commanders of O-6 and
above must personally authorize
the use of emergency vehicles
after the appropriate risk
assessment and mitigation
actions are considered. Snow
chains or similar devices are
required, no waivers are
authorized.
7918-7623. Road conditions are also
posted on the U.S. Forces Korea Web
site at www.korea.army.mil,
w w w. k o r e a . a r m y. m i l / R o a d -
Conditions/Road-Conditions.htm or
the Area III website at
area3.korea.army.mil.
Cross message. She said the Red
Cross “found me at my new duty
assignment and within two days I was
on my way to the Philippines.”
Freeman has seen many Soldiers
receive Red Cross messages and
thinks her experience was very typical
of what a Soldier can expect.
“Wi t h o u t CFC, many
organizations might not have
operating funds because they depend
on donations,” said David Satterfield
Area III Community area project
officer for CFC.
Freeman said her command is very
supportive and wants to make sure
every Soldier is contacted. Freeman
also has had donations from Korean
employees, contractors and civilians.
She said her command has been
generous as well. She turns money in
every week and said she has never had
less than $1,000 [in pledges and/or
checks]. The average donation for her
unit is about $156.00 per person.
“It’s touching to see there are
actually people who care about others
and have a heart for the less
fortunate,” she said.
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CORE: Family Force Forum focuses on teens
By Galen Putnam
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP WALKER – Dealing positively with youth,
particularly teens, can be a challenge at times. In an
effort to address that issue, the Area IV Support Activity
Army Community Service held a Family Force Forum
focusing on teens Tuesday at the Evergreen
Community Club on Camp Walker.
More than 100 participants gathered for the event
based on the CORE, or, Children, Our Responsibility
Every day, concept. Col. Donald J. Hendrix, Area
IV Support Activity commander, devised the
concept to address issues affecting youth living in
Area IV.
Hendrix kicked off the event by recognizing a 19-
year-old Taegu American School graduate, who
conducted a survey detailing the needs and desires of
Area IV teens.
“A young lady went out and did a great job in
surveying our teens to see what we can do to interest
them with programs on post, or programs off post
we would put together for them” he said. “Christina
Wojtonik did this project in a matter of weeks and
it is going to be very, very, very helpful. We are
going to share this with a number of our service
activities because there are some ideas in here that
we are going to implement.”
“I was overwhelmed when I was asked to do it,”
Decon Response
Kim Si-hyon (right), assisted by Yi Yong-kil, both with the 32nd Korean Service Corps Company at Camp Henry, spray under a decontamination
trailer Nov. 18 near the 20th Area Support Group motor pool on Camp Carroll. Twenty-eight members of the 32nd KSC Co., and 37th KSC
Co. from Camp Carroll, conducted mock fixed site and terrain decontamination operations as the wrap-up exercise following four days of
Initial Wartime Affiliates DECON Training Nov. 15 – 18. KSC participants developed and improved their decontamination skills and gained
technical knowledge including identifying and neutralizing chemicals and biological agents, decontamination skills and techniques, preventive
maintenance checks and services, maintenance of decontamination equipment and more.
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said Wojtonik, who is currently attending “Ask for help. There are an enormous amount of
the University of Maryland University resources in the schools and in the community to assist
College in Daegu and hopes your student and to assist you,” Toth said. “I’ve
to work at the Child already heard Col. Hendrix say three times ‘this is a
Development Center on team, we are a family.’ That is true and we need to
Camp George. “I’m lean on one another.”
glad teens had a chance The forum concluded with a panel discussion
to speak out. I’m featuring the guest speakers and representatives from
looking forward to the Staff Judge Advocate’s office, Area IV Support
continuing with the Activity Pass and ID office and teen members of
project.” SADD, Students Against Destructive Decisions.
Guest speakers “This is the first one of these we’ve done and it
discussed a variety of topics was a good first effort,” Hendrix said. “We had a good
related to CORE. turnout and we had a lot of people who stayed for all
Chaplain (Col.) James Boelens, command chaplain of the speakers so it seems we hit on the right subjects.
for the 19th Theater Support Command, explained All in all, it was a good evening. It was very worthwhile
how to keep long distance relationships vibrant. Dr. and we’re glad we did it.”
Beverly Joiner, chief of Installation Management “We had some outstanding speakers and the panel
Agency - Korea Region Office Child and Youth answered some significant questions – the teens were
Services, provided tips on how to study your children a great addition,” said J.J. Stewart, director of Area
and recognize their characteristics. IV Army Community Service.
Charles Toth, Department of Defense Dependent “I think everyone who was here will take something
Schools Korea District superintendent, emphasized home with them to use in living and dealing with their
using school as a starting point when building teens on a daily basis.”
bonds with your children. Young Hee-yoo, from The event was held in conjunction with the Month
the Area IV Adolescent Substance Abuse Counseling of the Military Family.
Service, provided ideas on how to get more involved More CORE Family Force Forums will be held in
with your teens. the future, according to Stewart.
Mayoral elections
now under way
for Walker, George
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY – Elections for
mayor of the Camp Walker and Camp
George Mountain View Village housing
areas are taking place through Dec. 31.
Housing area residents can vote 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.
A list of candidates, including
biographies, will be available at election
locations. For information, call Bonnie
McCarthy at 768-8126.
Afternoon with Santa
slated for Dec. 10
TAS Parent Teacher Organization
CAMP GEORGE – The Taegu
American School Parent Teacher
Organization will sponsor “Afternoon
with Santa” 2 – 5:30 p.m., Dec. 10, at
the TAS cafeteria.
CPL. KANG JI-HUN There will be games, arts and crafts,
face painting, and much more. “Santa’s
Workshop” will be open to youths who
would like to purchase gifts for their
parents or other adults. Refreshments
will be available. For information, call
Ted Vynorius at 011-9932-6388.
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Caroling Contest
The Army and Air Force Exchange
Service will conduct a caroling
contest 1 – 3 p.m., Dec. 17, at Kelly
Fitness Center on Camp Walker. Top
prize is $1,800 in antique furniture.
Registration deadline is Saturday at
the Camp Walker Main Exchange or
by e-mail at Pakch@aafes.com. For
information, call Yi Su-yong at 764-
4638.

Fine Arts Exhibit

Child and Youth Services is
hosting the annual Boys & Girls
Clubs of America Fine Arts Exhibit
and Reception 5 p.m. Tuesday at the
Pusan Pub on Camp Hialeah. For
information, call Dean W. Moore at
763-3536.

ABC Visit
Army Benefits Center reps will
conduct briefings on the Civil Service
Retirement System from 8 a.m. –
noon, Wednesday, at the Camp
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Carroll Community Activities Center
and from 8 a.m. – noon, Thursday, at Kang Myung-hee, of the Dabudong Cultural and Art Academy, tells members of the tour about the Korean traditions involved in drinking tea.

Tour teaches tea technique, cuisine

the Camp Henry Theater. They will
also present briefings on the Federal
Employees Retirement System, from
1 – 5 p.m., Wednesday, at the Camp
Carroll CAC and from 1 - 5 p.m.,
Thursday, at the Camp Henry
Theater. Registration deadline for the
briefings is Monday. For information,
call Kim Sang-yun at 768-6625.
AAFES Bazaar
The Army and Air Force Exchange
Service will hold a bazaar 10 a.m. – 6
p.m., Dec. 17 and 18, at the Kelly
Fitness Center on Camp Walker. For
information, call Yi Su-yong at 764-
4638.
Santa’s Mail Bag
Parents and children can send their
letters to Santa via the following
address:
354th OSS/OSW
2827 Flightline Ave.
Eielson AFB, Alaska 99702.
A stamped envelope, complete with
return address, should be included
inside each envelope. Envelopes will
be returned with the North Pole
cancellation stamp and a letter from
Santa.
By Steven Hoover
Area IV Public Affairs
DAEGU – Daegu Health College hosted about 30 Soldiers,
civilians and family members from Daegu Nov. 26 during the
19th Theater Support Command Good Friendship Tour featuring
traditional Korean cuisine and a tea ceremony experience.
After an opening reception, briefing and walking tour at DHC
by Kim Kyung-yong, a professor and director of international
cooperation at the school, participants spent the next two hours
learning the finer points of cooking bulgogi and making kimchi.
Tour participants were teamed up with DHC students with
varied educational backgrounds for the cooking class. Kim Duk-
hee, a nutrition professor at the school, provided step-by-step
instructions (interpreted by Kim) on preparing the meal.
After enjoying lunch, the tour moved on to the Dabudong
Cultural and Art Academy where Kang Myung-hee, again with
an assist from Kim, explained the finer points of the traditional
Korean tea ceremony. Tour members heard about the importance
of tea drinking in Korean culture and sampled green tea and Jeanette De Los Santos puts the final touches on some kimchi while her
chrysanthemum tea. partner, Lee Su-young from Daegu Health College, stirs bulgogi ingredients
during the traditional Korean cooking class at Daegu Health College. Their
group was judged second best.

VFW Children’s
Christmas Party
VFW Post 10033 in Daegu will host
its annual children’s Christmas party
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Dec. 17 at VFW Post
10033 near Camp Walker Gate #4.
Registration deadline is by Dec. 14.
For information, call Ralph Connor
at 764-3773 or e-mail him at:
connorr@korea.army.mil.

Holiday Mailing
Deadlines
Military postal offices remind
everyone to mail early for the holiday
season. Check with your local Kim Duk-hee, a nutrition professor at Daegu Health College, explains
military postal office for mailing to the class the proper way to make kimchi during a two-hour session Tom Morris, visiting father of a local Soldier, and his two partners Kang Yu-ri
deadlines. in which they also cooked a bulgogi lunch. (middle) and Ha Yeon-jung are judged to be the best cooks during the class.
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Korean Veterans Association members tour Camp Carroll
By Steven Hoover
and Jean Moon
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP CARROLL – Approximately
30 members of the Korean Veterans’
Association of Chilgok County toured
various installation activities here
Nov.17, including a visit to a typical
Soldiers’ barracks room.
The KVA was established in 1961 to
contribute to Korea’s freedom and
independence by promoting friendship
among veterans and strengthening the
power and morale of Soldiers. According
to KVA Article V, any person who
completes their military service
automatically becomes a member of KVA.
“So, almost all men in South Korea
are members of the KVA,” said Pak
Chong-ku, Camp Carroll’s community
relations officer, “which puts their
membership of registered veterans in the
tens of thousands. Since 1997, Camp
Carroll has maintained a close
relationship with the KVA by conducting
sporting events, joint memorials for
those killed during the Korean War,
ceremonial functions and staff rides.”
The tour opened with a group
welcome from Kevin Jung, director of
the Directorate of Public Works and
acting installation manager. After an
installation briefing by Pak, the group
visited the Heavy Equipment Division
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tour continued via bus to the Wastewater
Treatment Plant, the heavy heliport, the
Crown Jewel Fitness Center and the
Bachelor Enlisted Quarters that are
located on the highest hill at Camp
Carroll. Then it was on to the dining
facility for lunch, where they ate from
the same selections provided to the
Soldiers.
Many of the participants said that
they were thankful for the opportunity
to visit Camp Carroll and for the U.S.
Army presence in South Korea.
“Although I have been living in this
area (Chilgok) for a long time, I didn’t
know that Camp Carroll made such an
effort,” said Kim Jong-tae, KVA vice
president. “Not only for defensive
reasons, they have also provided jobs
CPL. KANG JI-HUN
for many Korean employees. I also heard
Choe Chong-nam, (second from right) assistant maintenance manager of the U.S. Army the U.S. Army provides English Camps
Material Support Center-Korea Heavy Equipment Division at Camp Carroll, explains how for residents and that is also good for
maintenance will be performed on a vehicle to approximately 30 members of the Korean our countries’ development. I hope I
Veterans’ Association of Chilgok County during a tour of the facility Nov. 17. will have this kind of opportunity again.”
of the U.S. Army Material Support hun, Area IV Support Activity – Camp Ji Gap-ran, president of the Women’s
Center-Korea. Choe Chong-nam, HED Carroll. “Next time, we might want to KVA, Chilgok County Division, added,
assistant maintenance manager, guided have more than one room. Forty people “Thank you for giving us this
them through the facility, showing the filled a single room!” opportunity. As members of KVA, we will
group the various aspects of repairing He said that the group members do our best to inform people outside of
and caring for military vehicles. asked him questions like, “Do women the Army about the things we saw today,
Next on the agenda was a visit to the and men use the same barracks? Do you to help continuing to build on our
barracks. “I was impressed by their have barracks inspection every day? relationships. Many Soldiers live in the
eagerness to see Camp Carroll and visit How many people live in one room?” same apartment as I do, and they are
the barracks room,” said Cpl. Kang Ji- After answering their questions, the always kind.”
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Namhae from Page 1

families didn’t want to stay with
them. At that time, only the
American people took lepers and
cared for them.
“ M o r e o v e r, t h e y [ A m e r i c a ]
asserted that Japan had to stop
invading Korea when we were
suffering. I still remember the time
when everybody, except America,
ignored our pain. Many Koreans
today don’t know or already have
forgotten how much we owe to
America. Without the help they have
given us in the past, we couldn’t
develop as much as now.
“This event [being involved with
the recovery] was accidental, but I
thought it was a chance to give their
kindness back. I strongly believe PHOTOS BY STEVEN HOOVER

that we shouldn’t lose our
gratitude. That is why I want to
keep this ceremony at least until the
end of my life.”
As part of the ceremony, Lt. Col.
Roger R. Dansereau, Pusan Storage
Facility and Camp Hialeah
installation commander, presented
certificates to four members of the
association and then spoke to the
group.
“The memory of these valiant
airmen could well have been lost
had it not been for the selfless
service and humanity of Mr. Kim
and his fellow neighbors,” he said.
“I came to Korea this June,” he
Japanese anti-aircraft fire sent the B-24 Bomber “Lady Luck II” and its crew to a fiery death near Even after 60 years, Kim Duk-hyung feels it is
the summit of Mangwoon Mountain, located on Namhae Island. important for Koreans to remember how much
continued. “It is my first military cause of freedom and peace, indeed of their success today is owed to America.
tour of duty in Korea. What I have for all freedom and peace loving flowers on a table in front of the
seen during the past five months is people of the world. However, a photographs of the 11 crewmembers
n o t h i n g b u t a m a z i n g . N e w noteworthy fact is that continued who died.
construction is o n - g o i n g personal effort and the dedication Kim, who earlier this year was
everywhere, people are vital and the of Mr. Kim and the members of the honored with an Area IV Support
country is absolutely beautiful. Wa r Memorial Activities Activity-Busan Good Neighbor
Selfless acts by people like Mr. Kim Association, enable us to keep them Aw a r d , w a s p r e s e n t e d w i t h a
and those in Namhae, for our war alive and solemnly remembered on crystal apple inscribed “Brig. Gen.
heroes, must be one of the reasons this part of the peninsula.” Timothy P. McHale, Commanding
for the blessing of prosperity and Dansereau then placed and General, 19th Theater Support
freedom, which you enjoy today. saluted a wreath sent by United Command presents this personal
“We are assembled here once S t a t e s F o r c e s K o r e a f o r t h e token of appreciation to you for
again today to honor those airmen occasion. This was followed by your outstanding community
who sacrificed themselves for the those in attendance placing single support. Gatchi Gapsida!”

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