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Yongsan gate barrier

project to begin Oct. 21
By Steve Davis
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — A
gate barrier project designed to
enhance force protection will begin
in the Yongsan area Oct. 21 and
continue through December.
According to Area II Support
Activity Force Protection Specialist
Mike Clement, in-ground pop-up
barriers will be installed in stages
at 10 Yongsan and Hannam Village
gates. They will replace temporary
pop-up barriers installed last year.
Other enhancements, including new
guard booths and traffic arms may
be installed at some locations.
“This is part of an on-going
Korea-wide force protection
project,” said Clement. “Additional
barriers and enhancements have
already been installed at Camp
Humphreys and Osan Air Base.”
DAVID MCNALLY
Though the enhancements may
Riverwalk cause temporary inconvenience,
Thousands of Seoulites celebrate Korean Foundation Day Monday at the Cheonggye-cheon Clement said the result will be better
Festival. Foundation Day celebrates the mythical story of the creation of the Korean people gate security and enhanced overall
5,000 years ago. The recently opened “river-walk” is located in downtown Seoul. force protection.
The work will require rerouting
of traffic and some gate closures,
said Lt. Col. Paul Legere, who heads
the Area II Support Activity
Directorate of Public Works.
“Changes to traffic patterns will
require that people be alert,” said
Legere. “By working together, we
will all get through this important
project.”
H e s a i d a c c e s s w i l l v a r y,
depending on the required gate
modification.
“Some gates will be closed to
normal traffic, but open to military
police or emergency vehicles. Some
will be temporarily closed to all
traffic,” said Legere. “Other gates
will allow inbound or outbound
traffic only at designated times.”
Signs will be posted at each
affected gate about one week in
advance of planned construction.
Other internal media – such as the
A r e a I I C o m m a n d e r ’s A c c e s s
Channel, electronic marquees and e-
mail to tenant unit commanders –
will also announce gate closures.

Peacekeepers test their ability through September ExEval

Cpl. Jung Jung-woo
8th Military Police Brigade
JANGSAN TRAINING AREA — Soldiers from
the 552nd Military Police Company, 728th MP Battalion,
gained a new understanding of their abilities during an
External Evaluation exercise Sept. 26-30 at the Jangsan
training area near Camp Hialeah.
More than 50 MPs from the unit had their cordon
and search, convoy security, prisoner security, and
urban warfare skills scrutinized by a team of observers.
“I gained confidence in war-time missions, like the
Enemy Prisoner of War mission, through this
EXEVAL,” said Spc. Jon-eric Bradford, 4th Platoon,
552nd MP Co.
Experienced MPs from other companies also
participated in the EXEVAL to support 552nd MP Co.
as opposing force role-players and observers.
The various missions not only tested the unit’s
performance as a whole, they also tested the individual
EPW missions at the top of the Jangsan training area.
One team from the 3rd Squad set up the EPW site
with wire and put some desks to in process the
detainees.
As the Soldiers carried out their training, the
observers evaluated, coached and mentored.
“We evaluate the ability to handle EPW and civilian
internees at the initial point of capture,” said Capt. Na
Vong, 94th MP Battalion S-3, who evaluated the MPs’
performance.
In the meantime, observers tested 3rd Platoon at
the model urban terrain training area as they simulated
an exercise.
C . J J -W PL UNG UNG OO
While 3rd Platoon members conducted training at
Soldiers from 552nd Military Police Company detain an “enemy the urban site, some North Korean “sympathizers”
prisoner” during an external evaluation exercise near Camp appeared and interrupted their mission.
Hialeah Sept. 27. After bringing the civilians under control, each team
capabilities of squad leaders, team leaders and Soldiers.
The company’s 4th Platoon Soldiers conducted
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MP Blotter
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.
! At 3:45 p.m. Sept. 29 the military police
station was notified telephonically of an
escort violation. The desk sergeant
revealed through investigation that the
violation occurred when an individual was
left unattended by their escort. The U.S.
Forces Korea escort was transported to
the Camp Humphreys Provost Marshal
Office, further processed and gave a
written statement admitting to the above
offense. He was further processed and
released to his supervisor. The escort’s ID
card was confiscated and he and his guest
were transported by MPs to the CPX Gate,
where the guest was escorted off post.
! At 10:50 a.m. Sept. 30, the MP station
was notified by radio of a curfew violation.
An MP unit revealed through investigation
that a Soldier was observed in an off-post
club during hours of curfew. The Soldier
was identified by Korean National Police,
who verified he was a U.S. servicemember.
The Soldier was detained and transported
by MPs to the Yongsan PMO, where he
was administered a portable breathalyzer
test with results of 0.105 percent. The
Soldier was not advised of his rights at
that time due to his suspected level of
intoxication. He was further processed and
released to his unit. At 1 p.m. Sept. 30 he
returned to the PMO, where he was
advised of his legal rights that he waived,
rendering a written sworn statement
admitting to the above offense.
! At 3 p.m. Sept. 30, Criminal Investigation
Division notified the MP station by e-mail
of a wrongful use of marijuana.
Investigation by the MP desk sergeant
revealed Sept. 27 of a possible positive
urinalysis. Investigation by USACIDC
revealed probable cause to believe that at
the above times, date and location a
Soldier committed the offense of wrongful
use of a controlled substance when he
purchased and used marijuana. The unit
conducted a 100 percent, command-
directed urinalysis, which resulted in the
Soldier testing positive for
tetrahydrocannabinal. He was advised of
his legal rights, that he waived, rendering
a written sworn statement admitting to the
above offense.
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Why I’m proud to drive
the Army’s NASCAR Chevrolet
By Joe Nemechek
Army News Service
TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY,
Texas – When I first got the call to
drive the Army car, I thought “… well,
this’ll be neat.” But then I made my
first visit to Walter Reed Army
Hospital.
All the people I’d been watching on
the news, I got to meet those guys.
And that gave me a whole new outlook
what’s goin’ on in the world, and a
renewed respect for what you guys
and gals are doing to protect our
freedom.
I want to tell you that my team and
I take a lot of pride in that Army car.
We give 100 percent all the time, never
giving up, because we know that
Soldiers are pulling for us. Believe me,
we want it in the front as badly as
you guys do. And sometimes that’s
hard, because we’ve got a lot of
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competition here. are inspiring. To look at this man from
We’re proud to be representing the the waist up, you’d never know he
Army and its Soldiers and families, was wounded in action.
especially I know a
those who “Their devotion to duty and their motorcycle
h a v e
sacrificed
desire to get back to their buddies and drag racer
with two
so much. continue the fight amaze and inspire a r t i f i c i a l
I ’ v e
me.” legs. And he
visited Joe Nemechek has several
several driver, Army Chevrolet sets; one for
military racin’ that
hospitals and met hundreds of are shorter so he can keep a low
Soldiers. Their devotion to duty and center of gravity. When he goes out,
their desire to get back to their buddies he wears ones that make him taller.
and continue the fight amaze and People like that astound me.
inspire me. It’s so great to talk to Soldiers who
Yesterday in Texas I met a young tell me that they were up at 2 a.m. in
Soldier, retired Spc. Robert Jackson, Iraq watching the 01 Army Chevrolet
who served in Iraq in the 186th race. They sometimes tell us that they
Military Police Company. Robert lost appreciate what we’re doing to give
both of his legs in an attack. But the them something to pull for. That
sprit and enthusiasm of this young man knowledge gives the Army racing
team an extra incentive to perform
each Sunday.
BUSTER’S BATTERY
You, who are putting your lives on
the line to protect us, thank you.
Without you, we who live here in
America do not have our freedoms.
We who race, and the people who
come to watch us race by the
thousands, owe you a debt of
gratitude.
Without you, none of this would be
possible.
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Captain Selection Board
Convenes Oct. 14
The FY 2006 Captain Selection Board
is convening Oct. 14. Eligible captains
with an active duty date of rank before
March 31, 2005, will be considered
above the zone and an active duty date
of rank of April 1, 2004, to March 31,
2005, to be considered in the zone.
Eligibility for the board first requires
that mandatory and optional Officer
Evaluation Reports are received in HRC
Alexandria by Oct. 14.
Candidates may find that preparing files
for the board is easier than ever, with
the Army’s new capabilities to use “My
Board File.” By going to https://
www.hrc.army.mil, users can navigate
through their OMPF, their digital photo
and their ORB.
If any changes are required, documents
must be sent to the selection board
processing unit at HRC in Alexandria.
New photograph may be uploaded
through DAPMIS.
For additional guidance, officers may
visit their S1 or PSB.
Barracks Phone
Service Change
Effective Nov. 1 unofficial Class B DSN
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government quarters and barracks will
be terminated. Personnel that have this
service need to visit their local
telephone store to request commercial
service prior to this date.
For information on this change, call the
local telephone store.
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Stars and Stripes, the only daily
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now offering one lucky winner
stationed in Korea the chance to win a
trip Down Under.
As part of their 2005 fall subscription
campaign, Stars and Stripes has started
signing up Department of Defense ID
cardholders throughout Korea for a
chance to win a trip to Australia,
according to John Panasiewicz, the
newspaper’s Pacific general manager.
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wanted to do something special for
those stationed in Korea,” said
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hard to improve our local coverage in
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notice of that effort. We have also
received, and are grateful, for the
strong support we have gotten from
the local community, including both the
Navy Club and Exchange New Car
Sales who helped sponsor this contest
and made such a great prize possible.”
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Army launches driver safety program
to reduce traffic accidents
By Beth Reece
Army News Service
ARLINGTON, Va. — Everyone
who drives an Army vehicle must
complete a new online course designed
to make people think about driving safer.
The Accident Avoidance Course now
is available through the Army
Knowledge Online Learning
Management Services. All Soldiers,
civilian employees and contractor
employees who drive Army-owned or
leased vehicles must complete the
training when they start working for the
Army. Refresher training must be
completed every four years. The course
meets the four-year refresher training
requirements of Army Regulation 385-
55 and Army Regulation 600-55.
Installation Management Agency
safety officials worked with the Combat
Readiness Center and the National
Traffic Safety Institute to develop a
course that explores how values and
attitudes affect an individual’s driving
behavior. Driving is one of the few
critical skills that Soldiers use in both
military and civilian life. Changing a
Soldier’s attitude toward vehicle safety
over the span of his career is key to
reducing accidents, said Mario Owens,
chief of Safety and Occupational Health
for IMA.
Training will be customized to each
person using a risk assessment of
driving behavior and habits. The driver’s
safety course is expected to motivate
people to improve driving skills, Owens
said. Awareness of aggressive driving,
defensive driving techniques and
avoiding distractions will be emphasized
through the course.
Awareness key to force protection efforts
Korea Region Office Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Though living in a foreign and activities around them.
country may be an adjustment, within
the first few months many
servicemembers have settled in to their
new duty station and are comfortable
serving overseas.
Unfortunately, comfort can become
complacency and may lead to lower
levels of force protection. Senior
Airman John Palmer Air Force Office
of Special Investigations, 614th
Detachment, said becoming too
comfortable in their daily routines could
be a major contributor to military
personnel, Department of Defense
civilians or family members falling
victim to force protection threats or
terrorist attack.
“Threats to our personnel’s protection are
not any different in Korea than they are anywhere
else in the world,” Palmer said. “The difference is that
here Americans stand out more than they might somewhere he suggested. “A good rule is; if you don’t see any other
else, and that makes them easier for terrorists to identify and Americans around, then you probably shouldn’t be there
target.”
Palmer said a person’s best weapon to combat this is
Oct. 7, 2005
Discussion of driving under the Safety Foundation training at installations.
influence, substance abuse, child safety Development of standardized Army-
and weather factors also have been wide safety training also is expected to
included in the training program. It save the Army money. “Some commands
takes about an hour to complete the were spending more than $1 million a year
course. for vehicle safety programs of all types.
Driving accidents — both in Army The programs weren’t standardized. We
motor should be
vehicles More Soldiers have died behind the able to
a n d wheel in fiscal 2005 than in each of the save the
privately- A r m y
owned previous 14 years. millions
vehicles of dollars
— are the number one killer of with a standardized course.” Owens said.
Soldiers, Owens said. More Soldiers “It’s better for Soldiers as well because
have died behind the wheel in fiscal it is common training they will carry
2005 than in each of the previous 14 through their Army careers.”
years. To enroll for the online course, visit
“Soldiers are driving more than ever Army Knowledge Online, https://
before and under a wider variety of www.us.army.mil. Click “Training”
conditions than they ever [did] under the self service menu, and then
previously. Soldiers must drive register through the Army’s Learning
everything from passenger cars to Management System.
Humvees,” Owens said. “This In the welcome window, click on
contributes to accidents from human “Training Catalog.” This opens a search
error and behavioral factors. The Army window, where user should enter “Army”
also has more Soldiers who have never in the product name block. Then register
driven before entering the Army.” for the Army Traffic Safety Program,
About 25 percent of new Soldiers Accident Avoidance Course for Army
do not have driver’s licenses when they Motor Vehicle Drivers. Users will receive
join the Army. Standardized traffic an e-mail confirming registration. To
safety courses for everyone who drives access the online course, open
in the Army that incorporate “Registrations” under the welcome ALMS
awareness, skills and motivation are welcome page. Click on “Transcripts,”
one of the first steps in reducing and then click on “Contents.” Open
accidents and improving combat “Army POV 1-3” to complete course.
readiness, Owens said. “The Army is committed to the public
IMA also plans to field in the next health and safety of our Soldiers and
year instructors who will hold face- civilian employees. We’re convinced we
to-face Army Traffic Safety Training can prevent the senseless deaths and
Program classes at installations. IMA injuries that can result from irresponsible
already is conducting Motorcycle behavior behind the wheel,” Owens said.
personal awareness: awareness of the people around them
“By simply paying attention to their surroundings people
can see signs of unusual, potentially
dangerous activity,” he said.
Personal Protection Keys Senior Airman Matt Bergmann,
♦ Know the area you are visiting 524th Military Intelligence Battalion,
♦Be alert to unusual/suspicious agreed. “Terrorism is always preceded
activity by planning steps,” he said, “and these
♦Be aware of yoru surroundings
steps are identifiable if one knows
what to look for, so be aware of your
♦Vary routine when traveling to
surroundings.”
and from work “People need to trust their feelings.
♦ Use the buddy system when If something doesn’t look or feel right,
traveling off post there’s a good chance it isn’t,” added
♦ Have phone numbers Palmer. “If a person or place gives
you a bad feeling, avoid that person
available to report to
or don’t go in that place.”
authorities Palmer also suggested avoiding
locations or activities that might isolate a
person. “Don’t go to areas where you are the
only American, or where there are few other people,”
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wareness, Page 4
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Soldiers from 3rd Platoon, 552nd MP Company, equip themselves for combat readiness during
Military Operations on Urban Terrain training.
MPs
of squads conducted cordon and
search missions to find enemies and
weapons.
“While conducting MOUT mission,
what you need to do is to get the
enemies under control,” said Lt. Col.
Douglas Ingros, 728th MP Bn.
commander. “And you should
understand what is going on when
you are on the cordon and search. You
Awareness
either.
“Also, stay out of areas that are one-
way-in, one-way-out in design. You
want to always be aware of your
surrounding and always know where
you are and how to get safely home.”
Though he said Seoul holds no
greater threat of terrorist activity than
any other part of Korea, Palmer said that
like big cities around the world, it holds
dangers unique to an urban setting.
“Like all cities, people who live here
will tell you there are places you
shouldn’t go,” he said. “They aren’t
necessarily terrorist threats but there are
areas and activities in a big city that our
personnel shouldn’t be a part of.”
To help avoid these places and
activities, Palmer suggested
servicemembers consult their local Off
Limits List before heading out on the
town. Each Area commander has placed
certain businesses and areas off limits
to military personnel. Reasons for a
location being deemed “off limits” can
vary from reports of illegal activity to
elevated force protection threats.
Regardless of the reason, a
servicemember found in an off-limits
establishment or area can be subject to
judicial or non-judicial punishment.
Location is not the biggest factor in
identifying threats and avoiding trouble,
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have to keep those things in mind.”
The EXEVAL will provide
commanders with a detailed assessment
of the company’s strengths and
weaknesses, allowing them to focus the
unit’s future training on maintaining a
high level of combat readiness.
“You were much more improved
through this evaluation,” said Ingros,
during the after Action Review.
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though. Palmer and Bergmann agreed
that the main thing to monitor is the
activities and people around you.
“Bad things can happen anywhere.
By focusing on the activities of the
people around you, though, you can
identify behavior that is out of place or
HERE
suspicious — and may be an indicator
that a person is a threat,” he said.
Palmer said signs of unusual activity
include watching or photographing
businesses or apartment buildings
frequented by Americans; someone
continually writing down information
while apparently watching a person or
place, focusing on specific details.
“For example, if a person appears
to be counting people on a bus or in
a store, that may be an indicator they
are gathering information to be used
later,” Palmer said. He added that if
observed, such activities should be
reported to his office or to the
military police.
The main thing, said Bergmann, is
to stay alert. “You are the first line of
defense in combating threats to DoD
personnel and Korean citizens.”
“Always maintain a level of
awareness, wherever you go,” added
Palmer. “It’s the best defense against
becoming a victim and it’s the one thing
terrorists can’t prevent or take away.”
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The vote is in: Military Idol is a hit
PHOTOS BY
Sgt. 1st Class Ken Roberts, Headquarters and Headquarters Company,
501st Corps Support Group, sings “Johnny B. Goode” in the Military Idol
competition Saturday at Camp Casey. Roberts came in second place.
Area I Soldier wins singing competition
By Spc. Stephanie Pearson
Area I Public Affairs
CAMP CASEY — Spc. Sonya Hackman,
Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Area I,
almost didn’t compete in the final round of the
Military Idol competition.
“I had so much going on at the time,” Hackman
explained. “I’m preparing for the promotion board
and going to school, and I had mid-term exams, a
Class-A and barracks inspection, and Military Idol
finals all in one week. I was trying to prioritize,
and at the time Military Idol seemed like the lowest
thing on my list.”
Luckily, Hackman found the time to squeeze it
in, and now she is thankful she did. Hackman is
the first Area I Military Idol, winning the title
Saturday at the Gateway Club.
“I couldn’t believe I won,” Hackman said. “If
you think about it, I’m just a little country girl from
east Texas who grew up singing in her granddaddy’s
church. Who would have thought I’d ever compete
in an Idol competition and win?”
New fan Pfc. Garry Beniquez, also from HHC,
Area I, said he was surprised when he heard her
sing at the Camp Red Cloud Labor Day Block Party
Sept. 5.
“Before then, I had no idea she would get as far
By Spc. Stephanie Pearson
Area I Public Affairs
CAMP CASEY — The Gateway Club was
packed Saturday afternoon as the final round
of competition kicked off. Backstage, singers
paced, warming up their voices, checking their
outfits and praying the crowd would love them.
In the audience, Soldiers, civilians and family
members waited with ballots in hand to choose
the first Area I Military Idol.
The Military Idol competition is a Community
and Family Support Center program based on,
and in coordination with, popular reality
television show “American Idol.”
Soldiers who think they have what it takes
auditioned Labor Day weekend at preliminary
round competitions on Camps Casey and Red
Cloud, singing without accompaniment for a
panel of three of judges. The judges picked 10
hopefuls from each camp to compete in a
semifinal round Sept. 30 at the Camp Red Cloud
theater. This time it was the audience members
who voted for their favorites, choosing 10
SPC. STEPHANIE PEARSON
Col. Michael Feil, 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team
commander, played the role of “mean judge” Simon
Cowell in Saturday’s competition.
as she did,” he said. “I just wanted to support her
because she’s in my company. I didn’t know she
could sing like that.”
Beniquez joined a group of Soldiers from CRC
who made the trip to Camp Casey to support
Hackman, and said he knew she would win.
“As soon as she went up on stage I knew it,” he said.
“She was great -- nobody even compared to her.”
The crowd apparently agreed, rising to their feet
to give Hackman a standing ovation for her soulful
rendition of Deborah Cox’s song “How Did You
Get Here?”
See Winner
Winner, Page 7
Soldiers from HHC, Area I cheer for Hackman at the Military Idol
competition Saturday. “Their believing in me helped me believe
in myself,” Hackman said of their support.
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singers to move on to the final round. Nine
showed up to put their talent to the test Saturday.
“As far as Soldiers’ participation and
attendance goes, this has been the most
successful event in Area I,” said Command Sgt.
Maj. Yolanda Lomax, master-of-ceremonies for
the show. “We had more than 300 people come
to the semifinals, and about 220 showed up to
the final round competition.”
During the hour-and-a-half show, Warrior
Country’s best voices sang a mix of rhythm and
blues, country and pop songs in an attempt to
win over the audience.
When the votes were tallied, Spc. Sonya
Hackman, Headquarters and Headquarters
Company, Area I, was named Military Idol for
here soulful performance of Deborah Cox’s
“How Did You Get Here?” (See related story,
below.)
“She put on a great show,” Lomax said of
Hackman’s win. “Although she’s an outstanding
singer, she also drew the audience in through
her performance, which really set her apart.”
As the Area I Idol, Hackman won $500 and a
trip to Fort Gordon, Ga., to compete in the
Department of the Army level Military Idol. The
winner of that competition will get the chance
to audition for “American Idol.”
Sgt. 1st Class Ken Roberts, HHC, 501st Corps
Support Group, took home second place and
$250 for his rock ‘n’ roll performance of the
classic song “Johnny B. Goode.”
Singing Alicia Keys’ “If I Ain’t Got You,” Sgt.
Shwon Brooks, Company B, 702nd Combat
Support Battalion was awarded $100 for her
third-place finish.
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Spc. Sonya Hackman, Headquarters and Headquarters
Company, Area I, sings Deborah Cox’s song “How Did You
Get Here?” for her competition-winning Military Idol performance
Saturday at Camp Casey’s Gateway Club.
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Stars of Tomorrow
The Area I Entertainment Office will
host the Stars of Tomorrow talent show
7 p.m. Saturday at Camp Casey’s
Gateway Club.
Oktoberfest and
Volksmarch
The Camp Stanley Community
Activity Center will host an
Oktoberfest party and Volksmarch
Monday. The 10-km walk/run
Volksmarch will begin at 8 a.m. T-
shirts will be given to the first 100
people to register, and prizes will be
awarded to the first three runners to
finish. The event will feature German
food, beverages and music, raffle
drawings, live performances from the
2nd Infantry Division Band and a
demonstration by the 2ID Tae Kwon
Do Team.
Holiday Greetings
The 2005 Holiday Greetings film crew
will be at the Camp Casey food court 8
a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday; in front of
Freeman Hall on Camp Red Cloud 8-11
a.m. Wednesday; and in front of the
Camp Stanley Post Exchange 1-5 p.m.
Wednesday.
Hispanic Heritage
Celebration
The 2nd Infantry Division and Area I
Equal Opportunity Offices will host a
Hispanic Heritage event at noon Oct.
14 at the Commanding General’s Mess
on Camp Red Cloud. Sgt. Maj. Angel
Maldonado, U.S. Army Garrison, Camp
Casey will be the guest speaker.
Hispanic Heritage Essay
Contest
The 2nd Infantry Division and Area I
Equal Opportunity Offices are holding
a Hispanic Heritage essay contest. The
topic is “Hispanic Americans: Strong
and Colorful Threads in the American
Fabric.” Entries should be one-and-a-
half-pages long, and must be submitted
to the 2ID EO office no later than 4
p.m. Wednesday. The winning entry
will be read at the Hispanic Heritage
event Oct. 14.
Family Readiness
Symposium
Area I Army Community Service is
hosting the second Family Readiness
Group Symposium 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct.
25 at the Camp Casey ACS classroom.
The meeting is to provide all unit family
readiness group liaisons and leaders
with continued training, guidance, and
support for their FRG groups.
NEO Volunteers Needed
Department of Defense family members
and civilian employees can volunteer
to participate in a U.S. Forces Korea-
sponsored trip as part of the upcoming
Noncombatant Evacuation Operation
exercise Oct. 28-30. Call Capt. Renante
Lasala at 732-7403 for information.
Area I The Morning Calm Weekly
Community recognizes volunteers
By Spc. Stephanie Pearson “I volunteer here between 10 and
Area I Public Affairs 20 hours a week,” he said. “I do
CAMP CASEY — Area I and 2nd anything and everything -- go out with
Infantry Division officials honored the mobile canteen, help out at various
local volunteers Sept. 27 at a Warrior's functions hosted by the USO and even
Club luncheon. do small repairs.”
Col. William Forrester, assistant While he appreciated being
division commander, and Col. Forrest recognized at the luncheon, Gunter
Newton, Area I commander, said his true reward is the satisfaction
presented certificates to 13 volunteers of seeing Soldiers enjoy the USO.
and two units during the quarterly “This place is for Soldiers to use,
recognition event. to be a home away from home, where
“Let us pay back our volunteers by they can come to relax," Gunter said.
recognizing their efforts to make our “I don't volunteer here to be
community a cohesive team,” said recognized; I just like to help people.”
Joseph Gall, Army Community The Volunteer Unit of the Quarter
Service. “We cannot affix a price tag award went to 2nd Battlion, 9th
to volunteering but if we could, our SPC STEPHANIE PEARSON Infantry Regiment, and was accepted
volunteers have given back more than Volunteer of the Quarter John Gunter repairs a by Battalion Commander Lt. Col.
$103,000 to our community this past broken couch at the USO Saturday. Gunter Ryan Kuhn and Command Sgt. Maj.
quarter.” helps the USO save money by doing minor Jason Silsby.
Guest speaker Davis Tindoll, repairs when he volunteers there. Soldiers from 2-9 Inf. donated
Installation Management Agency, themselves are needed to build a more than 2,850 volunteer hours,
Korea Region deputy director, said community.” from teaching Enlish, hosting birthday
that while saving money is great, One individual and one unit were parties and helping maintain facilities
volunteers are most valued for their selected as Volunteer and Volunteer at local orphanages to cooking food
effect on the community. Unit of the Quarter. and hosting events at Camp Casey
“We can provide funding for the Nominated for his service with the chapels.
building of an infrastructure or the USO, John Gunter was recognized as “When it comes to volunteering,
funding to build well-being Volunteer of the Quarter. Gunter gave Manchus keep up the fire,” Gall said.
programs,” Tindoll said, “but I don't more than 250 hours of service The luncheon ended with a special
know that structures or programs can supporting USO activities this quarter. award presented on behalf of the
build up individuals and their Gunter explained that he used to American Red Cross.
relationships. People with a sense of work at the USO, and since he knows Paul Henevich, a volunteer with the
personal responsibility, shared how things operate he is happy to go
experience and a commitment beyond back to help out in his free time.
See Volunteers
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Korean Service Corps moves to Camp Stanley
By Margaret Banish-Donaldson
Area I Public Affairs
CAMP STANLEY — The 15th Korean Service Corps
Company has a new home.
The company moved from Camp Red Cloud to Camp
Stanley Sept. 30 as part of the 2nd Infantry Division
transformation.
To improve the work environment of the KSC
Company, Building 2383 was renovated for their new
offices. In addition to minor repairs, officials had the roof
fixed, walls painted and doors replaced in preparation of
the unit’s transition. At a cost of $42,000 and a little over
one month’s work, William Kapaku, deputy to the CRC
garrison commander, said the 15th KSC now has a world-
class facility. COURTESY PHOTO
“We culminated that action with today’s ribbon-cutting Kang Yun-mo, 15th Korean Service Corps, inspects his protective
ceremony,” said Kapaku. “This is our Area I and CRC mask during common-task testing in September. Common-task
garrison commitment to a proud and strong partnership testing is an annual requirement for KSC employees.
with the Korean Service Corps, who have always answered “The 15th also provides an 8th U.S. Army mobile labor
our calls for fire to support the warfighter here on the force,” Hwang added.
Korean peninsula.” At present, the roles of the company are designed to
In March 1954, the 15th KSC Company was formed parallel the wartime mission as closely as possible, and to
in Uijeongbu with 350 personnel to support the Special provide an experience base for expansion in the event of
Troops Unit, Headquarters, I Corps Group at Camp Red contingencies.
Cloud. The 15th KSC combined with the 20th KSC in Today, there are 183 personnel to support these area
July 1971; in September 1992, the 15th KSC Co. began units.
to support the U.S. Army garrison. “We will continue to support the Area I and 2nd Infantry
“Across the peninsula, the 15th KSC Company is Division units from our new location at Camp Stanley like
composed of Korean National indirect-hire civilians who we did at Camp Red Cloud, and stand side-by-side with
perform combat service support duties,” said Hwang Sun- our U.S. troops,” Hwang said.
kun, 15th KSC Co. commander. The CRC Department of Public Works is also scheduled
The KSC supports the activities of the 2nd Infantry to move to Camp Stanley by Oct. 15.
Division, 19th Theater Support Command, 18th Medical
Command and the Defense Commissary Agency. E-mail banishm@korea.army.mil
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Camp Casey rugger earns chance to tr
tryy for All-Army team
By Spc. Timothy W. Dinneen
2nd Infantry Division Public Affairs
CAMP CASEY — High in the
Appalachian Mountains under a steel
grey sky dropping fresh white snow on
a field, a rugby player is playing in his
first game. The former golfer is
exhilarated by the nonstop action and
ferocity of his newly adopted sport.
Although cold, sweat drips from his
face as he wanders aimlessly through
the mist of crystallized breathing from
teammates and adversaries.
Through all the confusion and
mayhem of that first match, Pfc. James
Cameron, a track mechanic with 302nd
Brigade Support Battalion, discovered a
game that would lead him farther than
down a field: it would lead him to the All-
Army Rugby tryouts at Fort Lewis, Wash.
Cameron has been playing rugby for
six years, splitting his time between
Appalachia State and a division one
men’s club in Worcester, Mass. An avid
golfer in high school, he changed gears
to a more physical challenge when
college friends sparked his interest in
the sport.
“It’s like a brotherhood,” Cameron
said of his new love.
Cameron said the first thing he looks
for when arriving in a new town is
getting involved with a rugby team.
When he arrived at Camp Casey last
February, he saw a poster advertising
the post rugby team. Jumping at the
chance, Cameron became one of the
first five members of a rugby team. He
is now the team president.
As his play throughout the year
improved, he decided to pursue an
opportunity to try out for the All-Army
team after seeing another poster.
While it was a lengthy process assuring
Winner
Hackman competes Sept. 5 in the preliminary round of the Military Idol
competition at Camp Red Cloud’s Labor Day Block Party.
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all the paperwork was correct and getting
all the needed recommendations from
previous coaches, Cameron said it was
worth it.
“Being selected to try out for the All-
Army Rugby team builds confidence,”
Cameron said, “because I look better
as a Soldier and an athlete.”
Cameron explained that playing rugby
makes you a better Soldier because it
takes a lot of discipline to practice and
courage to continue getting up when you
get knocked down.
Cameron’s supervisors are behind
him all the way.
“I support it 100 percent, and the
senior leadership supports the event,” said
Staff Sgt. Erick A. Palacio, 302nd BSB.
Cameron is among only a handful
of players chosen for the tryouts from
an Army-wide search for talent. The
week-long tryout (that started
Wednedsday and will continue thru Oct.
16) will eliminate all but the best,
ultimately fielding a team of 25 to 30
players to represent the Army.
The All-Army team will then
compete in a tournament at Camp La
Jeune, N.C., against all-star teams
from every service branch in the
military.
Because of how well he’s been
playing this year, Cameron said he
thinks his chances are pretty good of
making the team, but he expects a
completely different level of training
and coaching once he gets there.
Only time will tell if Cameron will
make the team, but one thing is for sure:
he’ll continue to play the sport he loves SPC. STEPHANIE PEARSON
as long as there is a poster pointing him Pfc. James Cameron, 302nd Brigade Support Battalion, holds onto the ball for Camp Casey as
in the right direction. a Camp Humphreys rugger tackles him Sept. 10 at the 8th U.S. Army Rugby Championship at
Camp Casey’s Schoonover Bowl. Cameron was selected to try out for the All-Army Rugby team
E-mail timothy.dinneen@korea.army.mil at Fort Lewis, Wash., Wednesday thru Oct. 16.
from Page 5 Volunteers from Page 6
Even the judges were impressed. Camp Red Cloud chapter of the ARC,
“I would gladly leave my job today to be your manager,” was recognized for his help
said Denise James, Area I Morale, Welfare and Recreation responding to a man who collapsed
director, in her after-performance critique. December 2003 at an aquatic facility
Now that she has won over audiences in Korea, the next in Orlando, Fla. Henevich's quick
stop for Hackman is Fort Gordon, Ga., where she will action and skill helped save the man's
compete in the All-Army Military Idol for a chance to audition life.
for popular reality television show “American Idol.” Gall said the ARC wanted to
Hackman said she is excited, but not yet nervous. recognize Henevich for his “devotion
“When I go to Fort Gordon, I’ll have the support of my to duty, selfless volunteerism and
family and really close friends who are driving up from Texas upholding the highest standards of the
to see me,” she explained. “I’m happy the crowd chose me American Red Cross.”
to represent Area I, and I will do my best to live up to their The ACS has 125 registered
expectations there.” volunteers in Area I.
Hackman said she used to dream about pursuing a career Tindoll said he was surprised by
in music, but her priorities shifted as she grew older. the number, since volunteers are
“When my son was born, he became my focus,” she usually family members and Area I is
said. “After that, pursuing music was just a dream I once a noncommand sponsored area.
had. But now it feels like it’s becoming a reality for me.” “Life in Area I is a challenge for
Hackman said she is grateful for the opportunity the you,” he said, addressing the
competition has given her, and encourages her fellow Soldiers volunteers.
to take advantage of programs like Military Idol and Stars of “I truly appreciate the sacrifices
Tomorrow. you make each and every day for the
“I never thought joining the Army would bring me closer Soldiers, civilians and families of Area
to my dream of singing,” she said. “This just goes to show I. In the midst of all we do, we should
that you should never give up on your dreams. Even a Soldier not forget to celebrate and cultivate
SPC. STEPHANIE PEARSON can be a star. We’re already heroes.” the role of the volunteer.”
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Security officials to X-ray Y

X-ray ongsan vehicles
Yongsan
By Sgt. Christopher Selmek uses transmissions instead
Area II Public Affairs of reflection techniques.
YONGSAN GARRISON — Security officials The Korean guards are
hailed the arrival of a new mobile scanning system two of six Yongsan security
Sept. 23 with a technology demonstration at the Area officials who attended a
II headquarters parking lot. two-day training session
The $790,000 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter truck scans Sept. 26-27 with the mobile
vehicles it passes and produces high-resolution, real- scanner manufacturer.
time X-rays. “We feel very excited to
“We simply turn it on and have cars drive past us learn about this
so we can scan them,” said Robert Britton, a technical technology,” said Kim
training specialist with American Science and Kwang-su, one of the
Engineering, the developer and contractor for the guards.
technology. “We teach operators
“It sends X-rays out into the vehicles and examines to look for anomalies and
the signals we get back to create a complete digitized asymmetries,” Britton
map of the interior of the vehicle,” he explained. said. “Anomalies are like
Britton said parts of the technology have been ‘Sesame Street,’ you
know, one of these things P D
HOTOS BY MNAVID C ALLY
around for at least 15
years; however, his is not like the other. Korean security guard Kim Ku-hyun (right) and Kim Kwang-su review a scanned X-ray image of
company developed Almost anything man- a vehicle waiting to enter Yongsan Army Garrison Sept. 27.
and patented a unique made is more or less symmetrical in design, but if
“back-scatter you’re trying to smuggle something, you might pack
technique,” which a wheel-well or something not quite obvious and
allows for we can pick that up.”
unprecedented mobility. Britton said the mobile system looks for things
Kim Kwang-su gets into the new Back-scatter standard technology cannot pick up.
mobile screening system at technology involves the “Where most machines just look for metal,” he said,
Yongsan Army Garrison. ability to create X-ray “we can pick up organic material as well.”
images without using a The class was challenging, Britton said, because
detector on the other side. The current model fits into of the language barrier.
one side the van. It can X-ray vehicles while driving “However, our systems are very graphical,” he
through a parking lot, or as vehicles drive past it. explained. “We designed the interface to be easy to
“This is very useful,” said Korean security guard use.”
Kim Ku-hyun. “I could not have imagined this type of Britton said the mobile scanner is an important part
The X-ray van (right) drives past two unoccupied vehicles waiting
technology existed.”
Kim said he learned how regular X-ray technology See X-ray
X-ray, Page 12 to enter Yongsan. Officials said the new technology will enable
security guards to better evaluate potential threats.

Donations flow into American Red Cross

By Cpl. Seo Ki-chul
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON —
Hurricane relief donations at Yongsan
and across the peninsula have come
from young and old, Koreans and
Americans and many people in between.
More than $87,967 has been donated
to the Yongsan American Red Cross
office and $ 132,680 Korea-wide since
Hurricane Katrina slammed into New
Orleans Aug. 30, followed by Hurricane
Rita, which ripped into the Texas-
Louisiana coastline Sep. 21.
The sight of devastated cities and
American refugees prompted people
worldwide to open their hearts – and
their pocketbooks – in an effort to help.
American Red Cross Korea Hub
Manager Ahava Martin characterized the
outpouring of kindness in one word.
“Wonderful,” she said of the
donations received already.
Martin said many people are donating
online, so it’s hard to track the number
of contributions coming from Korea.
But, many donors are also taking checks
directly to her.
One of the youngest donors was 8-
year-old Diana Marcos, who celebrated
her birthday by donating $155.
“I want to help Hurricane Katrina and
Rita victims, including the kids,” said
Marcos, who asked her friends to give
her birthday money instead of gifts. She
presented the money to the Red Cross
Sept. 27.
Marcos said the money could buy
food, videos, notepads, crayons and
other supplies so kids can draw or write
poems.
“I’m really concerned for the kids,
and I want to help calm them down,”
said Marcos, daughter of Lt. Col. Elmer
Marcos and Maj. Nora Marcos.
Martin said 20 Red Cross youth
volunteers are raising money at
community activities.
“Lots of other individuals, groups and
military units are getting involved,
including the Korean community,”
Martin said.
She said Korean groups had been
extremely generous. More than $75,000
had been donated by Korean
businessmen or groups by the end of
September.
Wang Sang-eun, president of the
Korean-American Friendship
Association, presented $10,000 from
the group and later an additional $10,000
of his own money.
“As many of you know, the United
States has been helping Koreans
whenever they were in trouble,” said
Wang. “In light of their sacrifice and
contribution to my country, this
donation is just a small token of
appreciation for them.”
Le Meilleur Construction Company,
Ltd. President Chung Kyung-tae donated
$15,000 on behalf of his company,
which coordinates construction projects
for U.S. Forces Korea.
“For a long time, the United States
has been supporting Korea financially
and politically,” said Chung. “We were
looking for a way to return that great
favor and this donation turned out to be
a timely opportunity.”
Cho Tae-kwon, president of Gwangju
Ceramics and a member of the Korean-
See Donations
Donations, Page 12
Yongsan American
Red Cross to hold
open house
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN
GARRISON —
The American
Red Cross
Yongsan office
will have an
open house
12:30-2 p.m. Oct. 17 and the entire
community is invited.
“We want everyone to see our new
look and get acquainted with our staff
and volunteers,” said Donna Coggin,
American Red Cross Korea advisor.
Coggin said the office has
received new furniture, computers
and services thanks to various
individuals and organizations at
Yongsan and throughout Korea.
“We are going to honor those folks
during the open house,” said Coggin.
The Yongsan American Red Cross
offices are on the second floor of the
Moyer Community Services Center.
For information, call 738-3670.
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Fire Prevention Week
The Yongsan Fire Department will
host an open house and barbecue
around 11 a.m. Saturday following the
Columbus Day Parade. Other Fire
Prevention Week activities are
planned, including smoke training at
the Yongsan Fire Station 10 a.m.- 4
p.m. Tuesday; a fire truck visit to the
Mustard Seed CDC at 10:30 a.m. and
1 p.m. Wednesday and fire
extinguisher and safety training at
various locations through Oct. 15. For
information, call 738-5200.
Holiday Greetings
The Hometown News Holiday
Greetings Team will be at the Dragon
Hill Lodge Oasis Courtyard 8 a.m. – 5
p.m. Oct. 17-18 to videotape greetings
from servicemembers, retirees,
Department of Defense civilians and
family members. The greetings will be
shown on hometown TV stations.
Inclement weather location is indoors
at Market Square. Duty uniform is
required, or appropriate clothing for
civilians. For information, call 738-
7355.
Old School Dance
Alpha Phi Alpha will host the fourth
annual Old School Dance 9 p.m. Oct. 22
at the Dragon Hill Lodge ballroom. Dress
in your old school gear and dance until
2 a.m. Cost is $10 advance or $12 at the
door. All proceeds go toward
scholarships given annually to high
school students. For information, call
Riakos Adams at 010-3125-2494.
NEO Volunteers Needed
Department of Defense family members
and non-essential civilian employees
can volunteer to participate in a USFK-
funded international trip as part of the
upcoming NEO exercise, Oct. 28-30.
Deadline for sign-up is Wednesday.
Contact your unit NEO warden or call
738-8563 for information.
Housing Office Closures
The Area II Housing Office will be
closed Monday for Columbus Day and
Oct. 21 for a Department of Public
Works Organization Day. For
information, call 738-4069.
Volunteer of the Quarter
Congratulate fourth Quarter Area II
nominees and winners at the
Volunteer of the Quarter recognition
ceremony 3-4:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at the
Community Service Building, Room
118. Everyone is welcome.
Refreshments will be served. For
information, call 738-5467.
Class B Telephone Service
Unofficial Class B DSN telephone
service for customers in government
quarters and barracks will be terminated
Nov. 1. Area II personnel who have this
service should visit their local phone
store in the Community Service
Building, Bldg. 4106 upstairs, to request
commercial service. For information,
call 738-3400.
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Family rally draws hundreds
By Cpl. Seo Ki-chul
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — More
than 400 people and a dozen organizations
gathered for a Family Readiness Group
rally Saturday in the Seoul American High
School Falcon Gymnasium.
“My definition of the Family Readiness
Group is a bunch of caring people who
help each other no matter what,” said Area
II Commander, Col. Ron Stephens.
“Family Readiness experts are ready to
provide resources and support your need
for total family readiness.”
Stephens encouraged the family
members to share ideas.
“Knowledge is power,” he said.
Army Community Service officials
coordinate a rally every March and CPL. SEO KI-CHUL
Michelle Bremer paints Jasmine Williams’ face at the Family Readiness Group Rally Saturday at
October in hopes of making Area II
families more aware of available Seoul American High School.
services and programs. to family members, Morales-Aviles said. unit family readiness,” Morales-Aviles
The American Red Cross, 18th Capt. Bryan Green, 524th Military said. “The rally deals with the state of
Medical Command, 164th Air Traffic Intelligence Battalion, shared his preparedness of military families
Services FRG and many other experience of the efficient support through proactive education and
organizations set up booths and tables rendered by the FRG at his previous support programs that promote self-
to inform families of useful resources duty station. reliance and enhance family well-being.”
and available support while promoting “My wife was hospitalized for two Officials conducted raffles, while
their programs. months with the expected delivery of face-painting and tae kwon do
“These organizations provide our baby,” Green said. “The FRG demonstrations at the rally served to
services to the community,” said Edwin provided me and my infant son with spark people’s interest and draw them
Morales-Aviles, event coordinator. meals for two months while we were to the high school.
“During deployment, they provide waiting for the baby. That itself was a One participant remarked that the
assistance to family members.” very special connection, because the rally turned out to be very successful
The FRG is a unit-level group, which FRG not only provides support for the and informative overall.
serves family members by providing an Army as a whole, but they also provided “It’s a wonderful event,” said Lt. Col.
avenue of mutual support, assistance it on an individual basis.” Bob Loynd, U.S. Forces Korea policy
and a network of communication among Morales-Aviles explained how the officer. “It demonstrates how well this
family members and community rally affects the community. community takes care of the welfare of
resources. As a result, it contributes to “The Family Readiness Group rally the families.”
Soldiers’ ability to devote full attention serves as a forum to find out just how
to the mission by offering reassurance well-prepared we are to maintain our E-mail kichul.seo@korea.army.mil
Employment and Volunteer Fair attracts job seekers
By Steve Davis up her business to accompany her Marine husband to an
Area II Public Affairs overseas duty station.
YONGSAN GARRISON — Jobless in Korea since “I’ve always been the kind of person to create my own
arriving nine months ago, Brenna Franklin and friend Charlotte job, but there are no opportunities here for [American] hair
Martin entered the Area II Employment and Volunteer Job stylists,” she said. “It’s kind of disheartening when you are
Fair Sept. 30 without illusion. used to always having employment, then not having any and
“It’s difficult finding work in Korea,” said Franklin, a federal trying to get acclimated to a new country at the same time.
student loan officer before moving to Yongsan from Dublin, It can be daunting.”
Ohio. So together they visited the job fair at Dragon Hill Lodge
She said she has applied for “countless numbers” of paying hosted by Army Community Service and sponsored by the
jobs and is now considering volunteering until she finds one. American Forces Spouses Club and the Association of the
Martin, who had her own salon and barbershop four years U.S. Army. More than 160 job seekers attended.
while living near Camp Lejeune, N.C., said it was tough giving Area II ACS Employment Readiness Program Manager
Doris Lebby said they conduct the fair twice a year. Fifteen
information tables and 17 volunteer organizations attended
to help employment seekers succeed.
“Your attendance here today proves that employment and
volunteering are important factors for the quality of life in
Area II,” Lebby said during the opening ceremony. “There
is a broad base of community support for spouse employment
and volunteering.”
Attendees could attend any of 10 sessions during the six-
hour fair to learn about resume writing, the Army’s Resumix
employment application system, interviewing, dressing for
success, volunteering and other topics, including
opportunities with Department of Defense Dependent Schools
and Dragon Hill Lodge.
STEVE DAVIS Area II Civilian Personnel Advisory Center Director Ken
Charlotte Martin (left) and Brenna Franklin discuss opportunities Sept.
30 with Eskeletha Dorsey at an employment and volunteer job fair. See Employment
Employment, Page 11
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Employment
Columbus Day celebration to
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Stark said during an interview with The Morning Calm

include parade, festival

Weekly that there is “a multitude” of jobs in Korea.
“People just need to keep looking at the various
vacancy announcements,” he said, referring to the
Army vacancy announcements at http://cpol.army.mil.
Stark said volunteering may help job seekers get Area II Public Affairs along with the Morale, Welfare and Recreation special
valuable experience too. YONGSAN GARRISON — Yongsan Morale, access pass, that has been approved through the Area
“We have a lot of people who volunteer, and when Welfare and Recreation officials are making final II Law and Order Office. People holding special
a position comes open they may have an edge if preparations for a spectacular Columbus Day passes must enter through Gate 17.
management knows their abilities and good work celebration to be held Saturday with a parade, a To apply for an MWR special access pass, call
habits,” Stark said. community carnival, top-name Korean entertainers and 738-5354.
He said those family members who left a activities. Williams Avenue will be closed Thursday night
government job to come overseas with a spouse may “A big Columbus Day celebration is a Yongsan for the Combined Forces Command Organization
qualify as a “ ‘status eligible’ applicant who is eligible tradition,” said Day and Columbus Day activities. It will reopen
for non-competitive appointment to positions that we Area II Recreation Saturday night.
are recruiting for. Director Mario Gate 17 traffic will be routed to Vaughn Avenue.
“While there is no guarantee that the family member Farrulla. “Last Some other streets in the carnival area may be
will be selected as a non-competitive eligible candidate, year, we had more temporarily closed. Military police will be on duty
it is an excellent opportunity for fast fills for everyone than 6,000 visitors to direct traffic as needed.
involved in the recruitment process; while at the same and hope for more
time placing well qualified family members into this year.” Celebration Schedule
positions that they are qualified for,” Stark said. The parade will 10 a.m. Parade begins at commissary parking lot and ends at
Stark said the Civilian Personnel Advisory Center will Williams Avenue near Collier Field House
begin at the
help people who have questions about job applications 11:30 a.m. Parade winners announced
commissary at 10 Noon Carnival and Kid’s Land open
or why they were not selected for a position. Computers a.m. and proceed along X Corps Boulevard to the
are available at the Civilian Personnel Advisory Center 1 p.m. MWR Band
Collier Field House area. 1:50 p.m. Prize drawings begin
and at the Army Community Service Employment
Readiness Office for job applicants.
In addition to military and civilian identification card 2 p.m. Children’s contests
holders, American citizens with a U.S. passport and 2:10 p.m. Martial arts and ballet demonstrations
Lebby said the next job and volunteer fair will be in
their family members will have access to Yongsan 3:30 p.m. MWR Offshore Band
April or May. In the meantime, resources and classes
South Post. Korean employees with current post passes 4 p.m. Kumdo demonstration
are available year-round for job seekers and volunteers. 4:15 p.m. Drawing for prizes and magic show
and immediate families (spouses and children only)
For information, visit the ACS Employment 4:30 p.m. Children’s games
will also be allowed on post.
Readiness Office in the Community Service Building,
Officials will issue additional special access passes 4:40 p.m. MWR Offshore Band
Bldg. 4106, Room 214, on Yongsan South Post beside
to vendors, invited guests and entertainers. 5:30 p.m. Top-name Korean entertainers
Popeye’s, or call 738-8977. 7:15 p.m. Drawing for plane ticket, recognition of guests and sponsors
Guests with special access passes must present a
7:30 p.m. 2nd Infantry Division Pop Ensemble
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X-ray
of providing force protection to the
U.S. military.
“The system prescreens vehicles,”
he said, “but, it is part of a multilayer
approach to security.”
Company officials said the procedure
is completely safe. Britton said the
system emits a low amount of radiation,
less than 10 micro-REMs, per scan.
“To put it in everyday terms, you
would have to be scanned by this 200
times to equal one airplane ride at
30,000 feet, and people get on
airplanes every day,” said Area II Law
and Order Officer Ricky Oxendine.
“You would have to be scanned 600
times to equal one chest X-ray.”
Kim Ku-hyun said he is not
concerned about radiation.
“They said operating the X-ray van
is 10 times less dangerous than a single
cigarette,” he said.
As a precaution though, officials
will ask people to step out and away
from their vehicles before guards
conduct an X-ray scan.
“The reason we don’t intentionally
scan people is because government
Donations
American Relations Enterprise, or
KARE, donated $10,000.
“My father came up with the idea
after watching lots of victims suffering
from this terrible disaster,” said Cho’s
daughter, Cho Yun-kyung.
Foreign Goods Transaction Office
employees also donated $10,000.
“Choi Tae-ho, the former president
of the Korea Veteran’s Support
Association, initiated the donation and
our efforts to help out our longtime
reliable ally, the U.S.,” said Lee Hyon-
ok, Foreign Goods Transaction Office
president. “I hope they regain courage
and confidence as soon as possible.”
President Ra Il-soo and members of
the People to People International Seoul
Chapter presented $5,000.
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regulations prohibit us from doing so,”
Britton said. “If somebody does get
scanned, either it’s because they’re
attempting to hide in a vehicle or
because they walk in front of the
scanner while it’s in operation.
Britton said even so, “it won’t
cause any damage in the slightest.”
This technology will be used in
searching for bombs, smuggled goods
and other forms of contraband.
The mobile system is already being
used for U.S. Government force
protection in Iraq and Afghanistan, but
this is the first time the technology has
appeared in Korea. Britton said about
100 systems have been built so far.
Oxendine said they plan for Korean
security teams to train with the van
and use it for random gate checks, but
the possibilities for the future are
limitless.
“This is going to be a very mobile,
efficient way of examining vehicles,
and it’s a good thing for force
protection,” he said.
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Officials say the new X-ray
technology will enable
Yongsan security guards to
evaluate potential threats.
These actual X-ray images
of a Ford Explorer and
HUMVEE show previously
unattainable details. Guards
can perform the scan by
driving past a vehilce, or
having the vehicle pass by
the mobile scanning van.
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“We were so worried about the
hurricane victims in New Orleans,” Ra
said. “All of us are truly hoping the city
recovers its fascinating scenery as soon
as possible.”
The American Forces Spouses Club
at Yongsan made a $5,000 donation
Monday.
Martin said she is grateful to
everyone who has contributed,
regardless of the amount. “Every
contribution helps with this massive
relief effort,” she said. “The devastation
is historic, and so are the contributions
that will aid our long recovery.”
Online contributions can be made at
www.redcross.org.
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Dealing with unscrupulous bill collectors
By Capt. Dave Goscha
Yongsan Legal Assistance Office
It is 9:30 p.m. back home, and your
wife receives a call where she lives in
North Carolina. You are assigned right
here, working in Korea.
Over the sounds of your two
children in the background, she is told
that you owe a debt for a credit card
that you have never heard of. Over a
series of four calls within one hour, a
series of rude operators tell your wife
that not only do you owe the debt,
but that their company has the power
to take your house, sue you, or arrest
your wife if she does not cooperate
with them by giving them a check
“over the phone.”
Meanwhile, your friend’s spouse,
who lives in Missouri, is getting
harassing calls of a similar nature,
regarding a student loan debt that
is supposed to be in deferment
status. That debt collector is
threatening to report the debt as
being delinquent, thus crippling
your friend’s ability to qualify for
the home loan he had applied for.
Real-life scenarios like this happen
today, despite the fact that the bill
collector’s actions noted above are
illegal. The Fair Debt Collections
Practice Act was written to curb
overly zealous debt collectors. A debt
collector is a person or agency who
is primarily in the business of
collecting debts, and is not the original
creditor owed money. For instance,
if you owe a hospital some money,
that hospital’s collections or billing
department is not a “debt collector”
within the meaning of the statute. The
actions of an outside business, that
either buys the debt or is hired to
collect a non-business debt, are
monitored by the Act.
The protections that the FDCPA
offers are as follows:
Who: They can only talk about your
debt to you or your attorney. They
cannot communicate the fact that you
owe money to any other person. To
this extent, the envelopes that their
collection letters come in cannot imply
that you owe money.
They cannot try to collect money
from you using a postcard. If they do
contact neighbors or co-workers,
their inquiry is limited only to asking
for your contact information (address
and phone number).
What (Off-Limits Tactics): Debt
collectors are prohibited by the
FDCPA from threatening you with
violence, harm, arrest or even a
lawsuit if they do not really intend to
sue you. Debt collectors cannot lie to
you. Some have illegally implied that
they are government agents, that you
have committed a crime or that they
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work for a credit bureau. In most
abuse cases, the creditor has
misrepresented the amount that is
actually owed.
It is also illegal for them to give
false information about you to a
credit reporting agency, to send you
anything that looks like an official
or court document (when it is not),
or for them to cash a post-dated
check earlier than the stated date
thereon.
When: A debt collector may only
contact you between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m.
daily, unless you agree otherwise. These
companies cannot make repeated
annoying phone calls to you either.
There was one instance reported in the
“Washington Post,” where a bill
collector called six times within 15
minutes in an effort to collect from a
person’s daughter, who had not lived at
that house in over a decade.
Where: Debt collectors may call
you at work. However, if you tell them
that they cannot or should not do so,
they are restricted from further
contacting you there.
How: You can stop their contact of
you completely by writing them a
letter and telling them to discontinue
any further contact with you. Beware:
Such a request may stop their letters
and constant calling, but it does not
stop them from reporting the debt to
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a credit reporting agency, and it does
not stop their ability to sue you.
Also, within five days of your first
contact by a debt collector, the
collector must send you a written
notice telling you the amount you owe,
the name of the original creditor, and
what action to take if you don’t think
you owe the debt.
You can insist that the debt collector
send you verification of your debt. If
you do, the debt collector cannot make
any further collection efforts until he
has given you the validation of your
debt. The validation can be a credit
contract, a receipt for credit
purchases, a hospital bill, a payment
agreement, or anything else that
created the base debt that they are
trying to collect.
If a debt collector crosses the
line drawn by the law, you can
report him to the Federal Trade
Commission at www.ftc.gov. You
may also file a federal lawsuit against
the debt collector. They may be liable
to you for up to $1,000 per
violation. The fact that you may (or
may not, in some cases) owe money
does not give license to be treated
horribly and illegally by
unscrupulous bill collectors.
Knowing your rights can help put
an end to debt collector’s abusive
tactics.
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Sarah, a divorced preschool
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finds her family pushing her
back into the dating world.
Her sister places a personal
ad for her, declaring that
anyone answering it “must
love dogs,” despite the fact
that Sarah doesn’t own a dog
herself. When someone
intriguing responds to the ad,
she decides to borrow
Mother Theresa, her brother’s
dog, and plunge in.
F l i g h t p l a n
Flying at 40,000 feet in a
cavernous, state-of-the-art E-
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mother’s worst nightmare
when her six-year-old
daughter Julia vanishes
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emotionally devastated by the
unexpected death of her
husband, Kyle desperately
struggles to prove her sanity
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Two brothers overcome
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in the competitive world of
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choices and their decision to
become competitors and
rivals. KC is a more cautious
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Trip, who has more natural
talent but takes too many
risks. When KC gets an all-
expenses paid corporate
sponsored ride, a rift forms
between the two brothers.
Sky High -- When you’re
the son of the world’s most
legendary superheroes The
Commander and Jetstream,
there is only one school for
you - Sky High, an elite high
school that is entrusted with
the responsibility of molding
today’s power-gifted
students into tomorrow’s
superheroes. The problem is
that Will is starting with no
superpowers of his own and,
worst of all, instead of joining
the ranks of the “Hero” class,
he finds himself relegated to
being a “Sidekick.” Now he
must somehow survive his
freshman year while dealing
with usual -- and super --
problems that accompany
teenage life.
The Great Raid
Set in the Philippines in 1945,
“The Great Raid” tells the true
story of the 6th Ranger
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of Lt. Col. Henry Mucci who
undertakes a daring rescue
mission against all odds.
Traveling thirty miles behind
enemy lines, the 6th Ranger
Battalion aims to liberate over
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war from the notorious
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A San Franciscan man falls in
love with a female spirit he
encounters in his home. The
dilemma is that the woman
whose ghost he’s swooning
over has been in a coma for
months, and, unless he does
something, she’ll be taken off
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The Morning Calm Weekly
Learning to place our trust in the Lord
By Chaplain (Maj.) Lee Rodgers
2nd Infantry Division
What is your philosophy on trust?
Mine has been primarily influenced by my father
and my first battalion commander. My father was
not a very trusting soul. My first battalion
commander said that he trusted everyone until they
proved otherwise. My father lived through the Great
Depression and World War II. I trust people most
of the time.
What is your trust in? One of Israel’s most
beloved kings was King David. God said David
was a man after his own heart. David had many
challenges in his life, but he knew where to put his
trust. One of David’s Psalms, Psalms 62:8 says,
“Trust in Him at all times…” David’s trust was in
the Lord. He trusted God many times when there
was no evidence of victory.
In my life, I was blessed with one of the best
fathers in the world. Tragedy struck our family,
though, when I was 15 years of age. My father
became deathly ill with a rare form of brain
meningitis. He lost most of his moment-by-moment
memory, but he could easily remember things 10
years in the past.
I loved and revered my father. My trust was
mostly in my dad. In just a few short days, my
world was radically changed for life.
What was a teenager like me supposed to do?
Since we attended worship services some in a small
Texas town, all I could think of was to call out to
God. I believe God heard me that day in that feeble
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teenage prayer with poor theology.
I found that I could personally trust in the Lord.
He heard my prayer. He spared my Dad’s life and
let me know him for 25 more good years.
Now, where is your trust? Is it in your friends?
Friends are wonderful to have in life. Friends are
great in times of trouble, too. Friends, though, are
not quite enough for our hearts; wouldn’t you
agree? Friends fail us. We fail friends.
David the great king was a mighty warrior the Bible
says, because he trusted in the Lord. David was a
manly man, but he was a poet and a musician also.
David had trials in his life, but he found a way to
trust his way out of trials. He sang praise to God as
a way of life. David said, “Trust in Him at all times.”
Isn’t that good advice for us Warriors today as well?

Area I Worship Services

Catholic Mass Chapel, Camp Hovey CRC Warrior Chapel
Saturday 6 p.m. Camp Stanley Chapel Chapel Theater, Stanley 1st Sunday 1 p.m. Camp Jackson Chapel
Sunday 9 a.m. CRC Warrior Chapel Chapel, Camp Casey 2nd/3rd Sun. 2 p.m. Camp Jackson Chapel
Noon Camp Casey Stone Crusader Chapel Tuesday 7 p.m. Camp Casey Stone Chapel
Chapel Protestant (COGIC) 6:30 p.m. Camp Castle Chapel
Sunday 12:30 p.m. CRC Warrior Chapel Wednesday 6 p.m. Camp Hovey Chapel
Eucharistic Episcopal Protestant Contemporary
Sunday 5:30 p.m. Stanley Chapel Sunday 6 p.m. Camp Stanley (Reggie’s) Area I Chaplains
Latter Day Saints Protestant Gospel
Sunday 1 p.m. Crusader Chapel Sunday 11 a.m. CRC Warrior Chapel Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Mike Belue
Mike.belue@korea.army.mil 732-7998
Protestant 1 p.m. Camp Stanley Chapel
Sunday 9:30 a.m. Camp Castle Chapel Chaplain (Maj.) Mark Awdykowyz
Mark.awdykowyz@korea.army.mil 732-6169
10 a.m. Camp Casey Stone Chapel Korean Services
10:30 a.m. Camp Kyle Chapel Sunday 9 a.m. Camp Casey DISCOM Chapel Chaplain (Maj.) Lee Rodgers
11 a.m. Camp Casey DISCOM 7 p.m. Camp Stanley Chapel, Lee.edward.rodgers@korea.army.mil 723-7144

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Hanbok - A Korean tradition By Park Myung-joon
19th Theater Support Command Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY – Language, religion
and cultural traditions such as dance,
food, housing and fashion play an
important role in the preservation and
expression of cultural identity. In multi-
ethnic nations such as China and the
United States, styles of traditional
fashions are diverse.
But in Korea, a country with only one
ethnicity, there is only one traditional
style of fashion – hanbok.
The hanbok style first appeared about
2,000 years ago. From that time, the
basic shape and appearance of hanbok
have changed very little.
The basis of the hanbok design differs
from Western clothing. The hanbok is
based on flat and straight lines, as
opposed to Western clothing, which is
based on dimensional and curved lines.
“This gave (the) hanbok unique pros
and cons,” said a master hanbok maker
Kim Bok-yeon.
Having the base in straight lines gives
hanboks a unique beauty when
compared with Western clothing, said
Kim. One way to truly appreciate
hanbok is to see the lines of the skirt
moving when the wind blows, she said.
Because hanbok is not form-fitting
to the body, the straight-line design
offers enough space to allow the wearer
to feel comfortable.
“When I wore (a) hanbok, it was
actually very comfortable, and I could
PHOTOS BY PARK MYUNG-JOON
move around. It was made out of some
A model displays a modern, fusion-style hanbok during a fashion show for guests at the Asian- type of silk material, which felt good
Pacific Economic Cooperation Women Leaders’ Network Aug. 25 at the InterBurgo Hotel in against my skin. It was a good experience
Daegu. The fashion show highlighted hanbok designs from many different periods in Korean to wear,” said Pvt. Joseph C. Schablik,
history. Women from all over the Asian-Pacific region attended this event, which was held in Headquarters and Headquarters Company,
conjunction with the 2005 Small and Medium Enterprises Ministers’ Meetings. 19th Theater Support Command.
Young models display traditional Hanboks for children during a fashion show Aug. 25 at the InterBurgo Hotel in Daegu.
The Morning Calm Weekly
Age, gender, occasion and
occupation call for different kinds of
hanbok. Therefore, hanbok’s form,
materials and designs provide a glimpse
into the Korean lifestyle, while its colors
indicate the values and worldview of the
Korean people.
“For the bureaucratic people, white
cloth was a way to show their privilege
and their nobility. Only using white fabric
made them restrict their movements and
speech to what was proper,” said Kim.
Hanbok was also a way of hiding
one’s appearance and forcing others to
look for inner beauty. This illustrates the
Korean way of determining people’s
value, not by appearance but inner mind,
which comes from the Confusionist
culture.
“Hanbok might mask the beauty that
can be seen by outward appearances,
but that helps showcase your inner
beauty to others. That’s the big
difference with Western clothes—not
showing outer beauty. The emphasis on
inner beauty should be the attractive
point of hanbok,” said Kim.
Most of the process of hanbok is still
done by hand. Spc. Joanne Pae, 109th
Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, had
a chance to visit Kim’s hanbok design
house and see the actual process.
“I really enjoyed the hand stitching
that she had done, and you don’t find
anything like that back in the United
States. It looks machine made. The
dress that she showed us was one of
the most beautiful dresses that I had ever
seen. It was gorgeous,” Pae said.
“Wearing hanbok is just like wearing
Korean tradition on your skin,” Kim said.
“Trying it on is one way to know and
experience the Korean Culture.”
The traditional queen’s hanbok shows off the intracate
design found in many of these traditional garments.
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Stars of Tomorrow
The “Stars of Tomorrow” will be
Saturday at Camp Casey’s Warrior’s
Club. The competition begins at 7 p.m.
To participate, sign up at your local
MWR Community Activity Center by
close of business today. Competing
categories are vocal solo, vocal group,
instrumental solo, instrumental group,
specialty act solo and specialty act
group. Winners will advance to KORO
level competition. For information, call
732-6819.
CRC Golf Club
Championship
The Camp Red Cloud Golf Club
championship will be held on Saturday
thru Monday. Tournament A player
briefing will be at 8 a.m. Saturday.
To participate, register at CRC Golf
Course Pro Shop before close of
business Friday. Entry Fee is effective
to all contestants. Awards will be given
to three categories; championship, first
flight and second flight. All awards will
be in the form of gift certificates. For
information, call 732-6843.
Oktoberfest and
Volksmarch
The Camp Stanley Community
Activity Center will host an
Oktoberfest party and Volksmarch
Monday. The 10-km walk/run
Volksmarch will begin at 8 a.m. T-shirts
will be given to the first 100 people to
register, and prizes will be awarded to
the first three runners to finish. The
event will feature German food,
beverages and music, raffle drawings,
live performances from the 2nd
Infantry Division Band, and a
demonstration by the 2ID Tae Kwon
Do Team.
Area I Flag Football
Championship
The Warrior division company level flag
football championship is set for Hovey
softball field Wednesday thru Oct. 14.
This event is open to teams from camps
Casey and Red Cloud Garrison
championships. The top two teams from
this championship will advance to 2005
Eighth U.S. Army championship.
8th Army Wrestling
Championship
The Eighth U.S. Army Wrestling
Championship will be held at Camp
Casey’s Carey Fitness Center Oct. 15.
Weigh-ins and medical exams are at 10
a.m. and competition begins 1:30 p.m.
TMCW Submissions
To submit an item for use in The
Morning Calm Weekly’s Korea Region
events, send it to
MorningCalmWeekly@korea.army.mil..
For information, call 738-3355.
Smokin’
U.S. Army Top Fuel driver Tony “The Sarge” Schumacher performs a burn-out prior to making
a 320+ MPH run. Schumacher captured the Ameriquest Mortgage NHRA Nationals in Joliet
Ill. Sunday and in the process widened his lead in the Top Fuel point standings. Schumacher,
who hails from the Chicago area, won for the second time at his home track after disposing
of Doug Herbert in the finals with a 4.535-second pass at 328.94 mph. Following his class-
leading sixth victory of the season, Schumacher now leads second-place Larry Dixon by 205
points in the chase for the 2005 NHRA POWERade Top Fuel world championship.
Comedy ROKs returns
By Korea Region MWR
YONGSAN GARRISON – Morale,
Welfare and Recreation is bringing
Comedy ROKs back to Korea. Dan
Smith, Marty Belafsky and Traci Jayne
will perform their stand-up comedy act
on installations throughout Korea thru
Oct. 26.
Dan Smith started doing comedy
while attending Northeastern University
in Boston, Mass. After a short-lived
career as a medical underwriter, he
embarked full-time. In 1995, he won
“The Funniest Comic in Boston” contest
sponsored by HBO.
Following, he moved to LA and
earned appearances in “The Whipper”,
“Talk Soup,” “Friday Night Videos,” and
“Star Search” as well as written and
produced for “Blind Date” and “EX-
treme Dating.” He has completed 10
comedy tours for the US military.
Marty Belafksy, known as the “tall,
skinny guy” from MTV’s “The Lyricist
Lounge,” brings his insane brand of
physical comedy to the stage. Marty
began stand-up comedy after his Brown
University graduation.
Rodney Dangerfield booked him as
the opening act at MGM Grand in Las
Vegas and he appeared in Dangerfield’s
movies “Back by Midnight” and “The
4th Tenor.” He may be recognized as
“Crutchy” from the Disney musical
“Newsies,” as well as appearances on
“American Sweethearts,” “Men in Black
II” and “Evolution.”
Tracie Jayne, from Winersville, Ohio,
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Latin Super
Supergr gr oup
group
entertains military
throughout PPacific
throughout acific Rim
By Korea Region MWR
YONGSAN GARRISON – Las 3
Divas, a Latin group bringing together
the seasoned musical talents of Shelly
Lares, Elida Reyna and Stefani Montiel,
kick off their first self-titled Tejas
Records release by bringing their live
show to U.S. troops stationed overseas
at military bases in Guam, Korea,
Okinawa and Japan Sept. 30 through
Oct. 16. Hosted by Armed Forces
Entertainment, Gibson Guitars, &
Morale, Welfare and Recreation, Las 3
Divas bring a much-desired genre of
entertainment to military personnel.
“Our troops stationed overseas have
been asking for entertainment like the
Las 3 Divas for a long time,” said Rose
Burrus, acting chief of Armed Forces
Entertainment. “It’s a piece of American
culture that we bring to service
personnel, and we are thrilled to have
U.S. ARMY FILE PHOTO
the opportunity to partner with Gibson
Guitars to bring them first-class Latin
entertainment.”
Often referred to as Latin’s sexiest
and most-talented vocalists, each diva
has won a Female Entertainer of the Year
award during her extensive career. In
addition, Lares and Reyna made history
in 2003 by becoming the first females
to win the Tejano Music Award for Vocal
Duo of the Year, with their smash hit
“Amiga.”
debuted at The Laff Stop in Houston in As part of the partnership, Las 3
2002. An ex-military mechanic, a self- Divas will be giving away a DR-200
described “tough cookie.” Tracie Acoustic Collection Epiphone Guitar at
drinks, smokes and tells you straight. each of their performances. “These
She won’t whine about men or “girly ladies combined their Latin influence and
stuff” so don’t expect it. Her home their talents singing and playing hip hop,
clubs are The Laff Stop and Improv’s. tejano, country, and romantica — to
Comedy ROKs is presented by bring more people original Latin music,”
MWR. All performances are open to ID said Robert Trevino, director of Latin
cardholders and free of charge. For relations with Gibson Guitars.
information, contact your local MWR “The music is upbeat and fun,” said
Entertainment Office or call 723-3749. Burrus. “And that is what Armed Forces
Entertainment is about — providing a
well-deserved break for our military
Showtimes personnel serving overseas.”
Las 3 Divas began their whirlwind
Friday, 8 p.m.
Armed Forces Entertainment tour Sept.
Camp Hialeah’s Pusan Pub
27 and will return home Oct. 17. The
Thursday, 8 p.m.,
group will travel with an 11-piece
Camp Walker’s Hilltop Club
ensemble. The 21-day tour through the
Tuesday, 7 p.m.,
Pacific Rim will include five
Camp Casey Warrior Club
performances in Korea: Yongsan
Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Garrison (Saturday); Camp Walker’s
Camp Hovey’s Triangle Club
Hilltop Club, (Saturday); Kunsan Air
Thursday, 7 p.m.
Base’s Loring Club (Sunday); Chinhae
K-16 Lucky 7 Club
Naval Station’s Duffy’s, (Sunday) Camp
Oct. 14, 7 p.m.
Casey’s Warrior Club (Tuesday); Camp
Yongsan Main Post Club
Humphries (Wednesday); and the Camp
Oct. 15, 8 p.m.
Red Cloud Gym (Thursday). Las 3 Divas
Camp Humphreys’ Tommy D’s
will also visit several other remote
Oct. 17, 7 p.m.
locations during the trip.
Suwon AB’s Scudbusters
All performances are open to ID
Oct. 18, 7 p.m.
cardholders and are free of charge. For
Camp Stanley’s Reggie’s
information, contact your local MWR
Oct. 19, 7 p.m.
Entertainment Office or 723-3749.
Camp Red Cloud’s Mitchell’s
(Editor’s Note: Melissa Welch, Armed
Oct. 20, 7 p.m.
Forces Entertainment contributed to this
Camp Eagle, Eagle’s Nest
article.)
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2005 Soldier Show returns four to Humphreys

By Roger Edwards competition. “I’ve been dancing since been singing since he was 11 years Hazbun, a member of the 6th
Area III Public Affairs I can’t remember when,” she said, old, joined a contemporary Christian/ Cavalry Regiment, is the only
CAMP HUMPHREYS – Four “and was really happy to be able to Southern Gospel Group, “Proclaim” member of the Soldier Show who
members of the Humphreys family take advantage of this opportunity to at 17 and leads a band “Creative is not an entertainer. “I got picked
returned Sept. 29 to entertain a packed be in a touring production. But I’ll be Revolution” that is currently working as the video technician for the tour,”
house in the 2005 Soldier Show. happy to get back to the Army too. on signing a record deal. “I’ve been he said. “I’ve always enjoyed
Spc. Abraham Hazbun, Sgt. Allison I’ve enjoyed the Army and have to take entertaining for 20 years,” he said, computers and playing with
Carpenter, Staff Sgt. Kent Kramer and care of my obligations.” “and have really enjoyed being in the technology. When they asked for
1st Lt. Christina Fanitzi were among Fanitzi has already PCSed from Soldier Show. But this is a tough unit. submissions, I sent some video
the 19 entertainers and technicians Korea, and will be joining her new unit We don’t have roadies. When we get footage I’d shot and edited.
who filled the Humphreys Gym with with the 1st Armored Division in to a place we set up ourselves, do the “It wasn’t technically that great,
song and dance for about 600 of their Germany when the 2005 Soldier show, and then do the tear down and but they liked what I had done and
fellow Soldiers. The 90-minute Show wraps in November. pack out for the next show. We get picked me and sent me to class to
program included songs ranging from Kramer is a member of the 532nd to travel and see the world, but we learn the software package I’m
the theme from “Carwash” and a Military Intelligence Battalion. He has don’t get a lot of time off on tour.” using now. It’s a lot of fun.”
comic rendition of Queen’s “Bohemian
Rhapsody,” to rap, rhythm and blues,
rock, country, gospel and patriotic
music all presented under the
collective title “Operation America
Cares.”
“The message of the show,”
according to Director Victor Hurtado,
“is that it doesn’t matter how tough
we are, and it doesn’t matter how fit
to fight we are, Soldiers are still
human and longing for the familiar and
America’s affection.”
Carpenter is a member of
Humphreys 527th Military Intelligence
Battalion, who sings and dances
during the production, and juggles and
twirls batons. “The Soldier Show has PHOTOS BY ROGER EDWARDS
been a great opportunity,” she said. Staff Sgt. Kent Kramer, Sgt. Allison Carpenter, 1st Lt. Christina Fanitzi and Spc. Abraham Hazbun pose for an after show portrait Sept. 29. All
“I’ve been singing and dancing since are members of the Camp Humphreys family who auditioned for and were selected to participate in the 2005 Soldier Show
I was two years old and this has been
a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see
what the life of an entertainer on the
road is like. But it’s almost over and
I’m looking forward to getting back.”
Carpenter will only be returning to
Humphreys for a short time, just long
enough to clear and move on to her
next assignment.
Fanitzi, who was a member of the
30th Military Intelligence Battalion, is
no stranger to entertainment. Before
auditioning for the Soldier Show,
Fanitzi appeared on stage in “42nd First Lt. Christina Fanitzi says she is really
Street,” “Bye Bye Birdie” and the happy to be able to take advantage of this
Army’s “Stars of Tomorrow” opportunity to be in the Soldier’s Show.

First Lt. Heather Gross, a Blackhawk pilot who joined the Soldier’s Show from Fort Campbell, Ky.,
presents Camp Humphreys and Area III’s top NCO, Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Frace, a
Staff Sgt. Kent Kramer (lead guitarist above) has been entertaining for 20 years and has his own plaque bearing the cover of the 2005 Soldier’s Show Program and the names of the troop to
band, which is currently working on signing a record deal. commemorate the Camp Humphreys performance.
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Area III The Morning Calm Weekly

Humphreys hosts Powerlifting Championship

Jewish Services
High Holy Day are being held in the
South Post Chapel at Yongsan, 6-8
p.m. Friday. Everyone is invited.
Military members can stay for free
at the Walker Center, Bldg. 7003
near the chapel. Those that do not
have military IDs will be met at
Gate 10 at 5:55 p.m. and escorted
in. Those arriving by Subway
should take Line 6 (brown) to
Noksapyeong (629), go to Exit 4
and walk straight down to Gate 10.
For information, call 724-3089.
CFC 2005
The Combined Federal Campaign
for 2005 (Oct. 17 through Dec. 15)
will kick off with a ceremony at
the Camp Humphreys Exchange at
11:30 a.m. Wednesday. There will
be cake, a guest speaker and door
prizes. Everyone is welcome to
attend. For information, call 753-
8618.
Red Cross CPR Class
The America Red Cross has
scheduled a Community CPR Class
from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. Oct. 15 .
The class will teach techniques of
adult, child and infant CPR and first
aid. Cost is $35 and pre-
registration is required. For
information, call 753-7172.
By Roger Edwards
Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS
Humphreys Lifters walked away
with seven of the 12 first and
second place prizes in the 8th U.S.
Army 2005 KORO Powerlifting
Championship.
The contest, which took place
Saturday at the Humphreys Gym,
was divided into six men’s weight
c l a s s e s a n d t w o w o m e n ’s .
Competitors performed three lifts
each in the squat, bench and dead
First Sgt. Calvin Thompson, 52nd Ord., lifts his first weight of the 8th Army 2005 KORO Powerlifting
Championship. The 550 pounds was enough to slightly bow the bar across his shoulders.
lift categories, with the best lift in 123 – 132 pound class
each category counted towards the 2nd Lt. Tejan Robinson
– final score. Unchallenged
Unchallenged in the women’s 38th Field Artillery, Camp Casey
123 to 132 pound weight class was 800 pounds
1st Lt. Shawn Tillman of Camp
Humphreys’ 532nd Military 148 – 165 pound class
Intelligence Company, with a total Spc. Marvin Johnson
of 400 pounds. Unchallenged in the 520th Maint. Co., Camp Humphreys
women’s 132.1 to 148 pound weight 965 pounds
class was Pfc. Destiny Manriquez
of the 1st Air Defense Artillery, 165.1 – 181 pound class
Kunsan Air Base, with 320 pounds. Spc. Mario Carranza
Men’s first place finishers are: Unchallenged
249th MP Det., Camp Humphreys
800 pounds
181.1 – 198 pound class
Spc. Robert Strickler
Unchallenged
1st ADA, Kunsan AB
1,015 pounds
198.1 to 220 pound class
Sgt. Jamy Johnson
249th MP Det., Camp Humphreys
1,330 pounds
over 220.1 pound class
1st Sgt. Calvin Thompson
52nd Ord. Co., Camp Humphreys
ROGER EDWARDS
1,680 pounds

Record Video
Holiday Greetings
A Hometown News Release
crew will be at the CAC from 8:30
a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 14, to
record Holiday Greetings to friends
and family back home. Soldiers,
civilian employees and family
members who will be stationed
overseas during Christmas and
New Years may participate.
Spouses and family members may
MWR opens new Zoeckler Station recreational facility
By Roger Edwards
Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS – Soldiers working and living
in the Zoeckler Station area of Camp Humphreys now
have a new place to play. MWR has opened a “Mini-
CAC,” a game room with table tennis, foosball, darts
and a chinning bar; in building 1319 across the street
from the Z-Station complex.
The project was initiated when Capt. Rich Malaga
focused attention on the fact that, with the Nightwatch
closure for remodeling, his Soldiers had no ready COURTESY PHOTO

record a greeting alone, if the
Soldier is unvailable due to
deployment or TDY. Soldiers must
be in the uniform of the day, but
may bring a brown T-shirt and
BDU top to the taping. For
information, call 753-8847.
United Club Grants
The United Club seeks to provide
financial support to the Area III
community through sales from the
Painted Door Thrift Shop.
Applications for cash grants will be
accepted through Nov. 1.
Organizations must request an
application in writing at
unitedclubarea3@yahoo.com or in
person at the Painted Door Thrift
Shop during regular business hours
no later than Nov. 1. Grants are
intended to be used to improve the
quality of life for the Area III
community. Cash grants will be
awarded and disbursed by Nov. 15.
Units and FRGs are not eligible.
access to on base relaxation facilities other than Col. Michael Taliento (left) and James Howell (right) present keys to the
bowling and golf. “To get to anything else on base,” new Z-Station Mini-CAC to Capts. Rich Malaga and Nicole Dorn.
he said, “they had to take the bus. There were a lot On Wednesday, Sept. 28, the new facility was opened
who simply turned left and went to town instead.” and keys passed to Malaga, B Co., 532nd MI
His idea was to open a recreational room near where commander, and to Capt. Nicole Dorn, A Co., 527th
his Soldiers live and work. MI commander.
Humphreys MWR decided to do something about it. “I think this is a great idea,” said Spc. Tiffanie
A room the Z-Station fitness annex that had been used Aguinaga, 532nd MI, when she saw the facility. “I’d
for storage was cleared out and painted. DPW repaired lots rather come here than take the bus all the way
the plumbing and a leaky roof. Carpeting was installed, across post, and it’s just great for rainy days too.”
prints from the on-going MWR digital photo contest Keys to the facility are available for check out at
were hung and recreational equipment moved in. company orderly rooms.
BOSS slates October movie nights, next bungee trip
By Roger Edwards to switch the programs,” said Bruner. 22 places available on a first-come, first-
Area III Public Affairs “Tonight (Oct. 7) is comedy night,” she said. served bases. Cost for the trip is $55 and
CAMP HUMPHREYS – Better Other possible themes include Disney that includes transportation, lunch, snacks,
Opportunities for Single Soldiers has declared Classics, Adam Sandler Night and Star Wars one bungee jump and a ride on either the
Friday nights in October “BOSS Movie Night. We’re looking for input on what the Extreme Sky Coaster (giant swing) or the
Nights.” Soldiers would like to see.” Ejector Seat.
“We’re making use of the post theater Admission is free and BOSS is providing Those interested in the trip must
after midnight,” said Humphreys BOSS the popcorn. Sodas will be available at cost. be signed up not later than close of
President, Spc. Michelle Bruner, “and will For information or to make suggestions, call business Oct. 14. The bus will leave
run movies until 7 or everyone leaves.” Bruner at 010-8680-7789. Humphreys Community Activity
BOSS held its first Movie Night Sept. 30, BOSS has also scheduled the last Bungee Center at 7 a.m. Oct. 15 and will return
with a slate of horror films. “But we intend Jump trip of the year for Oct. 15. There are at about 7 p.m.
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Family RReadiness
eadiness Group Rally deemed ‘gr
Group eat success’
‘great
By Roger Edwards
Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS –
Humphreys Army Community
Services sponsored a Family
Readiness Group Rally Saturday, Oct.
1. More than 150 people attended the
three hour event designed to provide
ready access to information Family
Readiness Groups and individuals
need in Korea.
“Our goal was to provide a
consolidated forum, a showcase of
information for individuals and unit
Family Readiness Groups in Area III,
from the Area III support
organizations that provide the
services,” said Bonnie Elkins, PHOTOS BY ROGER EDWARDS

Deployment, Mobilization and Family
Readiness Coordinator for Area III
Army Community Services. “An even
larger part of Saturday’s program was
the displays set up by unit FRGs.
“Unit FRGs are the organizations
that make it all work,” she said.
“They’re there to step in and support
individual families, to ease concerns
associated with deployments, to help
new spouses adjust to the military, to
assist in resolving difficulties before
they become real problems. I think the
rally was a huge success.”
The Rally featured informational
displays from 22 different
organizations ranging from the
American Red Cross and Army
Substance Abuse to finance and legal.
(From left) Warrant Officer Celeste Melena, Capt. Winston Symmes and Warrant Officer Justin Roberts look over the display table manned by
Ashley and Lt. Col. Gus Blum. Blum is commander of the 2nd Aviation Regiment, Camp Eagle.
Unit FRGs that had displays at the rally
including the Combat Aviation Brigade,
23rd Area Support Group, 194th
Maintenance Battalion, 602nd Aviation
Support Battalion, etc.
Displays included information on
how family members can pack lightly
for evacuations, environmental
protective gear for adults, children
and infants, and the services available
at all levels.
“It wasn’t all business though,”
said Elkins. “We had games and
activities for the kids, a hoola-hoop
contest for kids and adults, a puppet
show for the kids, and door prizes and Pfc. Kevin Huffhines (tiger) and Spc. Thomas Brett, both of the 501st Signal Company, work as
snacks and beverages. puppeteers to entertain the children at the Family Readiness Group Rally Saturday.

Good Neighbor Project

Soldiers, Korean students enjoy sports day

F. NEIL NEELEY
University student Kim Jun-young wrestles Spc. Joshua Parr, Combat
Aviation Brigade, during a Korean-style wrestling match.
By F. Neil Neeley
Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS — Enthusiastic Korean students
and Camp Humphreys Soldiers cheered for their own Sept.
28, during sports day competitions at Pyongtaek University.
Events such as Korean wrestling and basketball were featured
events. The sports day is part of a common values project
between the university and Area III Soldiers.
The project is run by the installation’s Community Relations
Officer, Peter Yu.
“I’m really impressed,” said freshman student Kim
Seri. “The Koreans and Americans played well together
and even though there were some difficulties with
language, everybody managed to communicate with
signs and body language. When I watch them play
together I feel really enthusiastic about our interaction.”
Area III Soldiers were impressed with the quality of
the university sportsmen. A squad of Korean students
beat the Humphreys Soldiers 80 to 12 at basketball.
“We thought it was going to be easy but it turned out
to be a real basketball game,” said Spc. Jeffery Coleman,
46th Transportation Company. “We didn’t have any plays.
They were running screens, back doors and all kinds
of plays and we couldn’t stop them,”

Product boxtops worth 10 cents each
in Boxtops for Education program
By Roger Edwards
Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS – Commissary
and exchange customers who buy
certain food items, now have the
opportunity to make a contribution to
Humphreys American Elementary
School with no investment other than a
little time.
The HAES Parent-Teacher
Organization is working the “Box
Tops for Education” program
sponsored by a number of companies
that supply Americans with a large part
of their weekly diet. Soldiers,
civilians and family members who buy
products ranging from Old El Paso to
HAES slates thr ee-day Scholastic Book Fair
Pop Secret popcorn can donate 10
cents per item simply by tearing off
the boxtop and dropping it in the
collection box during their next
commissary visit.
Some of the other companies
participating in the program are General
Mills, Pillsbury and Betty Crocker.
“Ten cents doesn’t seem like much,”
said Kelly Dupeire, Parent-Teacher
Organization coordinator for the
program, “but when you add all the 10-
cent coupons up over a school year, you
can get some serious money.
“Last year we bought the school new
playground equipment with the proceeds
from the program.”
three-day
By Roger Edwards
Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS – Humphreys
American Elementary School, the
Humphreys Parent-Teacher Organization
and Scholastic Books are sponsoring a
book fair from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily,
Wednesday thru Oct. 14 The fair will
also be open 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening.
“The fair is open to the entire
Humphreys community,” said Laura Reid,
PTO coordinator for the fair, “and I want
to remind everyone that the holidays are
approaching and books make great gifts.”
The books available at the fair will range
from those suitable for reading to the
youngest child to those of interest to the
adult reader.
“We’ll have cookbooks, histories and
mysteries,” said Reid. “There will be
everything from computer how-to books
to coloring books, and a spectrum of
miscellaneous items. There will be Harry
Potter. There will be hardback and
paperback. And there will be books put
out for students by Scholastic Books –
books rarely sold outside of a Scholastic
Books Book Fair.”
Reid emphasized that in addition to being
a great resource for the community for
books, the fair will also benefit the
community in another way. “A portion of
the sales generated at the book fair will go
back to the school,” she said. “It just gives
our teachers more resources to help
educate our children.”
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Oct. 7, 2005
AFTB training helps build stronger Army
By Galen Putnam
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY – Soldiers learn about the Army,
its customs and how it functions through extensive
training and ongoing first-hand experience. Things are
a bit different, however, for the family members,
civilian employees and others who make up the “Army
Family.”
To help close that knowledge gap, the Army offers
a training program to help community members better
understand what the Army is all about, improve life
skills, enhance professional growth, develop leadership
skills and more.
Devised at an Army Family Action Plan conference
following Operation Desert Storm, Army Family Team
Building is a three-phase training program designed to
teach family members and others how to cope with
Army life, to support the Soldier and to contribute to
the Army’s overall success.
“The goal is for participants to learn, grow their
potential, then train others,” said Vicki Kingston, Area
IV Support Activity AFTB/AFAP coordinator. “AFTB
helps people learn to adjust to Army life and then
develop additional skills that can benefit the individual,
their family and the community.”
An important assumption is that if spouses are
equipped to handle the unique challenges of military
life, Soldiers will be able to better concentrate on the
mission. Although AFTB is geared toward family
members, Kingston pointed out the training is available
to all community members, including Soldiers – who
receive promotion points for attending.
Level I training covers Army basics such as the
chain of command, acronyms, entitlements and similar
topics.
Level II training branches into more complex topics
such as relationship building, effective leadership,
Speedy
Shopper
Kendra Ruiz, wife of Maj. Averill Ruiz, 20th
Area Support Group, Camp Carroll,
dashes through the Daegu Commissary
Sept. 30 as a winner in the Stars and
Stripes Read-N-Sweep Shopping Spree
Sweepstakes. Ruiz was one of four
contest winners Pacific-wide to be
awarded a three-minute shopping spree.
Her sprint through the commissary
netted $288 worth of groceries. Feeling
charitable, contest officials allowed Ruiz
an extra two minutes of speed shopping
in which she netted $180.70 in additional
items, bringing her total to $468.70.
Winners were selected from Korea,
Guam, Mainland Japan and Okinawa.
GALEN PUTNAM
Students study a scenario as part of a decision-making
exercise during Army Family Team Building Level III training
Sept. 23 at Camp Henry.
conflict management, group dynamics and others.
Level III training delves into more in-depth
subjects like coaching, mentoring and advising,
teambuilding, motivating others, problem-solving
techniques, and more.
Level III training was held at Camp Henry Sept. 22
– 23 with 10 participants. Camp Hialeah conducted
Level I training Sept. 14 with 23 students taking part.
“I didn’t know about AFTB until I got to Daegu.
I took Phase I and met a lot of people and that gave
me confidence so I decided to continue,” said Level
III student Ok Yong West, an administrative support
assistant with the Area IV Support Activity
Directorate of Human Resources, whose husband
is a military retiree. “I wish they had something
like this 20 years ago. It would have made me much
more effective as a family member and as a member
of the community.”
AFTB classes are offered throughout the year at
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camps Henry, Hialeah and Carroll. The next class will
be a Korean-Language Level I course at Camp Carroll
Oct. 28. An AFTB Instructor Training Course will be
held Nov. 30 – Dec. 1 at Camp Henry. Graduation for
ITC students will be held in conjunction with a
ceremony marking the 11th birthday of AFTB 11 a.m.
Dec. 2, at the Evergreen Community Club. All students
and instructors who participated in Levels I – III during
the past year are invited to attend and to be recognized.
“When the spouse is happy, the Soldier is happy. It
is a reciprocating process,” said Level III participant
Bethany Cerella, a painter and Army Community
Service volunteer whose husband is on active duty. “I
learned a lot about group management, conflict
management and other, critical concepts I haven’t been
exposed to as an artist.”
In Area IV Level I and II classes are offered once
or twice a quarter. Level III training is held twice each
year. The Instructor Training Course is held once a
year. Off-peninsula AFTB courses for advanced
students include the Master Training Course, which
is offered twice each year, and the Core Instructor
Training Course that is offered every two years.
“Jae Bowers, our AFTB coordinator, managed to
get people from all walks of life, including active duty,
to participate. That’s important because the
participants learn not only from the presenters but
from each other as well,” said Walter Brockmann,
Camp Hialeah Army Community Service director.
“The ‘coming together’ or ‘chip-in’ mentality is very
much alive here at Camp Hialeah. AFTB very much
enhances that mindset.”
For information or to sign up for an AFTB course in
Daegu or Camp Carroll, call Vicki Kingston at 768-7232.
At Camp Hialeah, call Jae Bowers at 763-7271.
Level I – III training is also available via the Internet.
The AFTB Web site is: www.aftb.org.
Time to tape your
Holiday Greetings
Area IV Public Affairs
An Army and Air Force Hometown
News Service video team will tape
“Holiday Greetings” 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Friday at Camp Hialeah Army
Community Service and 10 a.m. – 5
p.m. Saturday at the Camp Walker Main
Exchange. On-duty Soldiers must be in
uniform. Off-duty Soldiers need not be
in uniform but must have a brown T-
shirt and BDU top to wear. The videos
will be sent to television stations in the
United States to air in December. For
information, call the IV Support Activity
Public Affairs Office at 768-7604.
Trick or treat on tap
Area IV Public Affairs
Trick or treating will be 6 – 8 p.m.
Oct. 31. Military Police will conduct a
safety patrols from 5-8 p.m. The Camp
Walker Wood Clinic and Camp Hialeah
Dispensary Emergency room will
provide candy X-ray service 7:30 - 9:30
GALEN PUTNAM p.m.
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Andong Maskdance Festival

NEO Exercise
USFK will conduct noncombatant
evacuation exercise COURAGEOUS
CHANNEL 05-2 from Oct. 27 – 30.
It is mandatory for all DoD affiliated
noncombatants to participate. The
goal is to have 100 percent of NEO
packets reviewed for accuracy and
completeness. Sponsors must
ensure their NEO packets are An unlimited variety of masks can be found at
reviewed by their unit NEO Warden the Andong Maskdance Festival.
by Oct. 20. For information, contact
Ken Edland at 768-7737.

Prayer Breakfast
The Men of the Morning Calm
Monthly Prayer Breakfast and
Fellowship will be 7: 45 a.m. Saturday
at the Camp Walker Chapel Activities
Center. For information, call Don
Howell at 764- 4590.

5K Fun Run
Camp Carroll will host a 5-kilometer
Fun Run 8 a.m. Saturday at the Camp
Carroll Fitness Center. Registration
will be 7:30 – 7:45 a.m. For information,
call the Camp Carroll Fitness Center
at 765- 8287.

4-H Community Fair

Child and Youth Service is
sponsoring the Middle School and
Teen 4-H Community Fair 1 – 4 p.m. PHOTOS BY GALEN PUTNAM

Saturday at Youth Center Gym on
Camp Walker. For information, call
Hong Sumi at 764-5721/5722.
NEO Class
A Noncombatant Evacuation
Operations Preparedness Class will
be held 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Oct. 14 at
A boy maneuvers his handmade kite as a
multitude of others compete for airspace
Members of a dance troupe representing Venezuela perform at the Andong Maskdance Festival
Sunday in Andong City. The festival, marking its 35th year, features an array of traditional Korean
crafts and dances, as well as international performances. The festival site offers several stages
to enjoy performances ranging from mime to magic to mask dances.Visitors can also paint their
own masks, create traditional kites or partake in many other hands-on activities. The Andong
Maskdance Festival runs through Sunday. Andong City is about 70 miles northeast of Daegu.
For information about the festival, go to www.maskdance.com.

Eat My Dust
Army Community Service, Bldg.
1103, Camp Henry. The class will
include a NEO briefing, information
on how to prepare a NEO kit, Sail
Away/Fly Away information and
more. For information, call Kiya Reed
at 768-7610.

Volunteer Luncheon
All registered volunteers are
invited to a recognition luncheon
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Oct. 21 at the
Evergreen Community Club on
Camp Walker. Tickets should be
picked up at Army Community
Service on Camp Henry by Oct. 14.
For information, call Bonnie
McCarthy at 768- 8126.

Bank Closure
The Camp Henry Community Bank
will close at noon Oct. 19 for employee
training. Regular hours will resume
Oct. 20. For information, call Capt.
Hubble at 768-7575.

Triathlon Slated
Camp Carroll Road Race Series
Triathlon consisting of a 500-meter
swim, 15-kilometer bike and 5-
kilometer run will be 8 a.m. Oct. 22 at
Fitness Center. Registration will be
7:30 – 7:45 a.m. For information, GALEN PUTNAM

contact Camp Carroll Fitness Center Junior Sidney Washington turns the corner on the Osan American School Cougar defense during Taegu American School’s home
at 765- 8287. football opener at Camp Walker’s Kelly Field Saturday. Despite an inspired team effort and several sparkling individual performances,
the Warriors fell to Osan 27-23 in the tightly contested game.
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Wide variety of events planned for Fire Prevention Week
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY – The Area IV Fire
Department has scheduled a series of
events marking National Fire Prevention
Week Sunday through Oct. 15 to
educate school children and remind
residents about the importance of fire
safety and fire prevention.
The National Fire Protection
Association has designated a week in
October as National Fire Prevention
Week annually since 1922 in
remembrance of the Great Chicago Fire
that started Oct. 8, 1871. The
conflagration claimed 250 lives and
destroyed 17,430 buildings.
Fire stations in the United States and
around the world observe the week by
emphasizing and reinforcing the
importance of fire safety with a variety
of educational activities.
This year’s theme is “Use candles
with care” according to Joseph W.
Thompson, Area IV fire chief.
Area IV Fire Prevention Week
activities include:
Camp Hialeah
Tuesday, Fire truck tour and
firefighting demonstration for students
and staff, Pusan American School, 2 –
2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Joint U.S. and ROK fire
truck parade through Camp Hialeah, 10
a.m.
Wednesday, Open House at the Camp
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Hialeah Fire Station, 10 a.m. – noon.
Camp Carroll
Monday, Fire prevention class
demonstrating use of various types of
fire extinguishers for Heavy Equipment
Division, Material Support Center –
Korea, 9 a.m.
Monday, Fire drill and fire inspection
for dining facility, 10 a.m.
Monday, Fire prevention class for 6th
Ordnance Battalion and 293rd Signal
Company, 2 p.m.
Monday, Fire drill and fire inspection
for Community Activity Center
personnel, 3 p.m.
Tuesday, Fire safety training for
facility managers and unit fire marshals,
10 a.m., Camp Carroll Digital Training
Facility.
Tuesday, Fire prevention class for
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307th Signal Battalion, 2 p.m.
Tuesday, Fire drill and fire inspection
for Post Exchange personnel, 3 p.m.
Wednesday, Fire prevention class for
Storage Division, Material Support
Center – Korea, 9 a.m.
Wednesday, Fire drill and inspection
for Dispensary personnel, 10 a.m.
Wednesday, Fire drill and inspection
for Commissary personnel, 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Fire drill and fire
inspection for Class VI store personnel,
3 p.m.
Thursday, Open House at the Camp
Carroll Fire Station, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Thursday, Fire-fighting and rescue
demonstrations for students and
Waegwan community, 11 a.m., Chung-
Ang Elementary School
Thursday, Fire prevention class for
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Army Community Service family
members, 2 p.m.
Thursday, Fire drill and fire
extinguisher demonstrations for Korean
Post Exchange personnel, 3 p.m.
Oct. 14, Fire truck parade, 9:30 a.m.
Oct. 14, Fire drill at Camp Carroll
Headquarters, Camp Carroll and
Waegwan City Fire Departments will
respond to the drill and demonstrate the
use of fire equipment, 10 a.m.
Oct. 14, Fire-fighting demonstration
featuring Camp Carroll, Waegwan City and
Chilgok County Fire Departments, Area
“D,” 11 a.m.
Oct. 14, Fire prevention class for
16th Medical Logistics Battalion, 2 p.m.
Oct. 14, Fire drill and fire extinguisher
demonstrations for Child Development
Center, 3 p.m.
Oct. 14, Fire truck parade, 10 a.m.
Daegu Enclave (Camps Henry,
George and Walker)
Sunday, Fire prevention display at
Camp Walker Main Post Exchange, 9 –
11 a.m.
Sunday, Fire Prevention display at
Camp Henry Mini Mall, 9 – 11 a.m.
Sunday, Distribute fire prevention
booklets at various locations on camps
Walker and Henry, 1– 3 p.m.
Monday, Replace smoke detector
batteries and inspect fire extinguishers
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Rompin’ At The Rally Wednesday, Fire Station Open House,
Hosting children’s group, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.,
Camp Walker
Thursday, Replace smoke detector
batteries and inspect fire extinguishers at
Camp Walker Family Housing and inspect
fire extinguishers, 9 – 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, Replace smoke detector
batteries and inspect fire extinguishers at
Camp George apartments and inspect fire
extinguishers, 9 – 11:45 a.m.
Thursday, Lecture and fire extinguisher
demonstration for Camp Henry Snack Bars,
10 – 11 a.m.
Thursday, Replace smoke detector
batteries and inspect fire extinguishers at Camp
Walker Family Housing, 1:30 – 3:15 p.m.
Thursday, Lecture and fire extinguisher
demonstration for Camp Walker Evergreen
Club, Burger King and Dining Facility, 1:30
– 4:30 p.m.
Oct. 14, Replace smoke detector batteries
and inspect fire extinguishers at Camp Walker
Family Housing, 9 – 10:30 a.m.
Oct. 14, Replace smoke detector batteries
and inspect fire extinguishers at Camp George
Family Housing, 9 – 11:45 a.m.
Oct. 14, Replace smoke detector batteries
and inspect fire extinguishers at Camp Walker
Family Housing
Oct. 14, Conduct special fire prevention
GALEN PUTNAM inspection for battery type smoke detectors
Kids go bonkers inside the inflatable bouncer at the Camp Walker Family Readiness Group Rally Saturday. The rally, part of the in barracks, 1:30 – 2:45 p.m.
annual peninsula-wide Family Readiness Group Rally, featured games and activities including flower arranging, a chili cook-off Oct. 14, Special fire prevention inspection
and more. The big crowd also had the chance to peruse the Taegu Spouses Association annual Fall Bazaar and take in Taegu and replace smoke detector batteries at Camp
American School’s football home opener, both also held at the Kelly Fitness Center complex. Henry, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.

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Word of the week

‘shee-jahk’
The phrase of the week

“ The meeting has started.

started.””

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Hweh-ui shee-jahk-dweh-seum-nee-dah.
The meeting has started

Conversation of the week

Nue-joe-soe
jweh-song-hahm-nee-dah.

Gwehn-chahn-suem-nee-dah.

Jahm-ggahn-mahn-yo.

Weh-yo?

Soe-ryou doo-go
wah-soe-yo.

Dah-nyoe-oh-sheep-see-oh.