View
222
Download
0
Category
Preview:
Citation preview
8/14/2019 The Morning Calm Korea Weekly - Feb. 4_2005
1/26
The Peninsulawid e N ews Publi cation
PPPPPUBLISHEDUBLISHEDUBLISHEDUBLISHEDUBLISHED FFFFFOROROROROR TTTTTHOSEHOSEHOSEHOSEHOSE SSSSSERVINGERVINGERVINGERVINGERVING INININININTHETHETHETHETHE RRRRREPUBLICEPUBLICEPUBLICEPUBLICEPUBLICOFOFOFOFOF KKKKKOREAOREAOREAOREAOREAFeb. 4, 2005Volume 3, Issue 16
8th U.S. ArmyBasketball
Championship
Page 26Page 10
By Maj. Omuso George176th Finance Battalion
COURTESY PHOTO
The 176th Finance Battalion practicedone of its least known but potentially
most important missions Jan. 27, when
176th Finance Battalion practices wartime mission
By Staff Sgt. Mark Porter
Korea Region Public Affairs
the unit conducted the first multi-area
Bank Takedown Exercise.
While the exercise name makes itsound like a plan to rob banks, in reality
the goal was the exact opposite as 176th
FB personnel practiced the steps they
would take to secure monies during atime of conflict.
One of our critical wartime tasks is
to secure all of the cash and negotiable
instruments at the various Community
Bank branches and ATMs across the
peninsula, when given the order to
execute, said 1st Lt. Dawn Smalls, 176th
FB disbursing officer. This training
exercise provided us an excellent
opportunity to work with Community
Bank to train on this important task.In addition, we were able to execute
the event simultaneously at bankbranches across the peninsula, adding
more realism to the event, Smalls said.
In preparation for the exercise, the
176 th FB coordinated closely with
Community Bank so that the finance
Soldiers would gain hands-on experience
at the actual bank branches. The
exercise began during the early morning
hours of Jan. 27 with an alert, weaponsdraw and convoy, as the finance
detachments dispatched Finance
Support Teams to multiple bank branch
locations to secure all funds andequipment. The FSTs quickly and
successfully secured their specific bank
branches and identified the locations of
all 68 ATMs in Areas II IV.
At the bank branches, the FSTs
inventoried all bank equipment and
furniture, and accurately accounted forover $21 million in funds.
For many of the finance Soldiers, the
exercise was their first exercise of this
kind, as this responsibility is unique tothe finance battalions in Korea.
I work with cash daily, but this isthe first time Ive handled this amount
of money, said Pfc. Michael
Espinoza, finance clerk for the 176th
Finance Bn.
Pfc. Varita Quincy agreed. This
training gave us a chance to train on
something that we dont do everyday,
and is important for us to know during
wartime, Quincy said.The battalion also used the training
event to practice other critical Soldier
skills, such as driver training, convoy
operations and reaction to ambush.
The battalion also captured some
lessons learned that will improve theevent in the future.
We are committed to maintaining
a close partnership with Community
Bank in order to provide the best
finance support possible here in
Korea, said Smalls. The 176 th
Finance Battalion is also committed totraining its Soldiers to perform their
wartime mission of finance supportthroughout the Korean Peninsula.
(Editors Note: 176th Finance
Battalion is headquartered in Yongsan
Garrison with finance detachments at
Camp Humphreys in Area III and
Camp Henry in Area IV, For a story
on Area IIIs participation in the Bank
Takedown Exercise, see Page 21.)
304th trainsin Frozen Joseon
Spc. Christina Thompson, C Det. 176th,provides security to the Camp HenryCommunity Bank.
SPC. STEPHANIE PEARSON
Rock band Papa Roach plays to a packed house Saturday at the Camp Casey Carey Physical Fitness Center. More than 2,000Warriors enjoyed the free concert. For related story, see Page 5.
Lunar New YLunar New YLunar New YLunar New YLunar New YearearearearearThe Morning Calm Weekly will not publishFeb. 11 in observance of Lunar New Year.
The next issue will be Feb. 18
Page 9
See AIPAIPAIPAIPAIP, Page 4
AIP extended,
guidelines moreuser friendly
ROK starsROK starsROK starsROK starsROK stars
Soldiers who missed their opportunity to join the
Assignment Incentive Pay program now have another
chance to extend their tours in Korea and take home a
little extra money.
The program, introduced as a one-year test program
March 12, 2004, has been approved for extension and
will continue through December 2006.AIP was created as a way for the Army to cut down
on Change of Station costs and to improve stability inKorea by keeping qualified Soldiers here longer.
This program was a (U.S. Forces Korea)
Assignment of Choice initiative intended to improve
quality of life for Soldiers by providing an opportunity
to have a say in their assignment process, whileproviding a great source of stability and reduction of
turbulence in the force across the theaters, said Chief
8/14/2019 The Morning Calm Korea Weekly - Feb. 4_2005
2/26
Morning Calm Printed by Oriental PressPublished byIMA-Korea Region
Commentary2 The Morning Calm Weeklyhttp://ima.korea.army.mil/morningcalmweekly
Printed by Oriental Press, aprivate firm in no way connectedwith the U.S. Government, underexclusive written contract withthe Contracting Command-Korea. The civil ian printer isresponsible for commercialadvertising. The appearance ofadvertising in this publication,
including inserts or supplements,does not constitute endorsementby the U.S. Army or OrientalPress of the products or servicesadvertised.
Everything advertised in thispublication shall be madeavailable for purchase, use orpatronage without regard to race,religion, gender, national origin,
President:President:President:President:President: Charles Chong
Commercial AdvertisingCommercial AdvertisingCommercial AdvertisingCommercial AdvertisingCommercial AdvertisingTelephone:Telephone:Telephone:Telephone:Telephone: 738-5005Fax:Fax:Fax:Fax:Fax: (02) 790-5795E-mail:E-mail:E-mail:E-mail:E-mail: oppress@ kornet.netMail address:Mail address:Mail address:Mail address:Mail address: Oriental Press,PSC 450, Box 758, APO AP96206-0758
SUBMISSIONS OR COMMENTS:SUBMISSIONS OR COMMENTS:SUBMISSIONS OR COMMENTS:SUBMISSIONS OR COMMENTS:SUBMISSIONS OR COMMENTS:
Phone:Phone:Phone:Phone:Phone: DSN 738-3355
Fax:Fax:Fax:Fax:Fax: DSN 738-3356
E-mail:E-mail:E-mail:E-mail:E-mail: MorningCalmWeekly
@ korea.army.mil
This Army newspaper is an authorized
publication for members of the
Department of Defense. Contents of The
Morning Calm Weekly are not necessarily
official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S.
Government, Department of Defense, or
Department of the Army.
The editorial content of this weekly
publication is the responsibility of theIMA-Korea Region, Public Affairs, APO
AP 96205.
Circulation: 12,500
age, marital status, physicalhandicap, political affiliation, orany other non-merit factor of thepurchaser, user or patron. If aviolation or rejection of this equalopportunit y policy by an advertiseris confirmed, the printer shallrefuse to print advertising fromthat source until the violation is
corrected.
Area IArea IArea IArea IArea ICommander Col . Jef fery T. Chri st iansenPublic Affairs Officer Margaret Banish-Donaldson
CI Officer David McNallySt aff Wri ter Spc. Stephani e Pearson
Area IIArea IIArea IIArea IIArea IIComm and er Col . Ti mothy K. McNul tyPublic Affairs Officer Alex HarringtonEditor Sgt. Andrew KostermanStaff Writer Cpl. Park Jin-wooStaff Wri ter Pfc. Park Yung- kwi
Area IIIArea IIIArea IIIArea IIIArea IIICommander Col . Michael J. Tal iento Jr.Public Affairs Officer Susan Barkley
CI Officer Steve DavisStaff Writer Roger Edwards
Area IVArea IVArea IVArea IVArea IVCommander Col . Donald J. HendrixPublic Affairs Officer Kevin JacksonCI Officer Galen PutnamStaff writer Cpl. Oh Dong- keun
Installation Management Agency-Korea RegionInstallation Management Agency-Korea RegionInstallation Management Agency-Korea RegionInstallation Management Agency-Korea RegionInstallation Management Agency-Korea Region
DirDirDirDirDirector/Pector/Pector/Pector/Pector/Publisherublisherublisherublisherubl isher Brig. Gen. H.T. Landwermeyer, Jr.
Public Affairs OfficerPublic Affairs OfficerPublic Affairs OfficerPublic Affairs OfficerPublic Affairs Officer John A. Nowell
EditorEditorEditorEditorEditor Staff Sgt. Mark Porter
Support and Defend
Feb. 4, 2005
MP Blot t er
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.
Readiness is the
cornerstone of our
mission here in Korea.
USFK has a mission of deterrence and,if necessary, to fight and win. In order
to be a credible deterrent force, we
must be well-trained, fit to fight and
maintain high standards of readiness.
Servicemembers, and those in direct
support of them, must maintain a
fight tonight mentality. Oursupporting team civilians,
contractors and family members
must also maintain a level of
preparedness.
In USFK we call these two groupsour Team of Teams and our teams
number one priority is readiness.USFKs command policies are all
designed to maximize readiness and
enhance safety, protection and the
well-being of our entire USFK family.
Our policies are shaped by a number
of factors. First among them is the
commanders responsibility for thereadiness of the command to fight
tonight and the force protection and
safety of all USFK personnel. We
absolutely encourage all USFKpersonnel to get out to sample and
enjoy Korean culture. We want people
to have a positive experience during
their time here in the Republic of
Korea. However, we must also strikea balance between maintaining
readiness, protecting the force,
enhancing safety, while preserving our
quality of life.
Another factor that shapes policy
decisions is the fact that all Americans
are ambassadors of the United States.I am proud of a great number of you
who have established close ties with
our Korean hosts.
Our actions directly influence how
Korean citizens view Americans, so
we should all strive to be goodneighbors. There are manyopportunities in which USFK
personnel can meet and assist our
Korean neighbors. Thousands of
USFK personnel regularly volunteer to
tutor Korean children in English, assist
in orphanages, or offer humanitarian
support such as harvesting rice. As
ambassadors and good neighbors we
should do all we can to avoid accidents
and confrontations.We recently reviewed and adjusted
our command policies on curfews, off-
limits areas, alcohol consumption,
Privately Owned Vehicle ownership and
the prevention of sexual assault,
prostitution and human trafficking. This
was dictated by multiple factorsincluding readiness concerns, incidents
of indiscipline and changing force
protection conditions. It is important for
everyone to be aware of and understand
these policy decisions.
All changes in our command
policies are done in a deliberate andthoughtful manner, with input from
all senior leaders within USFK. I will
continue to seek feedback and review
policies to ensure they are
comprehensive, consistent and fair.
All leaders and supervisors areresponsible to ensure their
subordinates understand and comply
with the command policies and we all
need to remain flexible to changing
situations and requirements.
The American public places a high
degree of confidence and trust in ourmilitary-civilian team and expects the
leadership to ensure the safety and
protection of all personnel within their
command. Our policies are designed
to do so.
I intend to use this column as a
means to discuss these policies toimprove understanding and
! The military police disclosed that two Soldiers wereinvolved in a verbal altercation, which turned physical,when the first Soldier struck the second Soldier in theright eye with a closed fist. Upon arrival of the mili tarypolice the second Soldier was transported to a localmedical facility where he was treated by the on-dutyphysician for a swollen right eye and further transported tothe MP station where he was further processed andreleased. The first Soldier was later apprehended by themilitary police, who detected a strong odor of alcoholemitting from him. The Soldier was administered a seriesof field sobriety tests, which he passed, but he admittedto have been consuming alcohol. He was administered acommand-directed blood alcohol test, with resultspending. He was further processed and released to his
unit. He later returned to the MP station where he wasadvised of his legal rights, which he waived, rendering awritten sworn statement admitting to the offense. This isan alcohol-related incident.! The military police were notified of an unlawful entryand simple assault. Investigation disclosed that a civil iangained unauthorized access through the main gate of amilitary installation by walking along side of a truck thatwas entering post. The individual was later observed walkingaround post unescorted and was detained by two Soldi ers.When questioned by the Soldiers the individual becamebelligerent and began kicking and striking them. Whenmilitary police arrived the individual became combativeand kicked one of the MPs in the stomach area. Theindividual was apprehended and transported to the Korean
National Police station. Further investigation revealedthat he has a history of mental illness and is a patient of amental hospital. The KNP released, transported andadmitted the individual to a mental hospital. The KNP arenot charging the individual with unlawful entry or simpleassault.!The military police were notified of a loss of governmentID card through neglect, larceny of private property, larcenyof private funds and larceny of government property.Investigation disclosed that an unknown civilian taxi driverdrove a Soldier to the main gate of a military installationwhere the Soldier exited the taxi and left his camera lens,wallet containing his military ID card, credit card and100,000 won in10,000 won denominations on the backseat of the taxi unsecured and unattended. The taxi driverthen reached over and closed the taxi door and drove away
with the items, and without the Soldier rendering paymentfor the taxi fare. The Soldier reported to the MP stationwhere he rendered a written sworn statement attesting tothe incident.
compliance. A well-informed team is
a better-prepared team. As our
understanding improves, the
effectiveness of these policies willimprove, increasing readiness and
making this a safer place for all.
The USFK Team both those who
wear the uniform and those who
provide support - is the best we have
ever had. I am proud of each of youand I appreciate your sacrifice and
selfless service. We have a winning
team of teams and we will do
everything we can to ensure the
readiness, protection, well-being and
safety of those who serve and
support this great team.(Editors Note: This is the first
installment of a monthly column from
the commander, U.S. Forces Korea.
Within the column, Gen. LaPorte will
discuss topics that affect
servicemembers, family, civilians and
contractors living and working on
USFK installations.)
Command policies support readinessCommand policies support readinessCommand policies support readinessCommand policies support readinessCommand policies support readinessComma n de r s
Co r n e r
Gen. Leon LaPorteU.S. Forces Korea
Send Letters to the Editor, story submissions and other items toMorningCalmWeekly@korea.army.mil. Items may also be mailed to:
Installation Management Agency-Korea Region Office
c/o Public Affairs Office
Unit #15742
APO AP 96205-5742
Submissions should include all pertinent information, as well as a point ofcontact name and telephone number. For information, call 738-3355. All submittedmaterial will be edited for content and to conform to Associated Press guidelines.
For information on submitting to the Morning Calm Weekly, call 738-3355.
Morning Calm Weekly submission guidelines
8/14/2019 The Morning Calm Korea Weekly - Feb. 4_2005
3/26
3The Morning Calm Weekly News http://ima.korea.army.mil/morningcalmweeklyFeb. 4, 2005
KKKKKyongju BOSyongju BOSyongju BOSyongju BOSyongju BOSS TS TS TS TS Tr i pr i pr i pr i pr i pThe Better Opportunities for Single andUnaccompanied Soldiers program is offering Soldiersthe opportunity to see Koreas museum withoutwalls, the city of Kyongju. As the first capital
during the Shilla dynasty, there are many temples,palaces and historical sites to see there. The two-day trip is organized for Presidents Day weekend ata rate of $100.The trip includes two nights lodging, round-tripairfare, sight-seeing tours and five meals.For information or to sign up, call your localCommunity Acti vities Center, BOSS representative,or 725-6070.
FFFFFa i th l i f a i th l i f a i th l i f a i th l i f a i th l i f t 2005t 2005t 2005t 2005t 2005Faithlift 2005 is an interdenominational Christianwomens conference held at South Post Chapeland Dragon Hill Lodge. Women from across thepenisula and Japan will come together for fellowship,teaching, and praise and worship from internationallyknown speakers and worship leaders. The themethis year is Planted in Gods Peace. The eventtakes place April 1- 2, cost i s $40. Registration tablesare available at all services. Space is limited, withregistration required by Feb.14. For information, e-mail www.yongsanpwoc.com.
Union Officials NamedUnion Officials NamedUnion Officials NamedUnion Officials NamedUnion Officials NamedLocal 1363 of the National Federation of FederalEmployees changed officers and contacts in January.The new officials include:Union President Arvil E. Jones, Area II, i s replacedby Jeffrey L. Meadows, Area III.Union Vice President Jimmie Walden, Area III, is
replaced by Kenneth Pickler, Area II. Pickler willremain as one of the Area II stewards until areplacement is found.Union Secretary/Treasurer Jamie L. Chapeau,Area III.All three officers are employed with the Corps ofEngineers.Local NFFE stewards are: AREA I Paul S. AndersonIII (031- 870-9124) ; AREA II Kenneth Pickler (721-7729) and Saudra McQueen; AREA III Ronald T.Hodge (753-3729); AREA IV Vacant,.For information on the organization, e- mail questionsto Jeffrey.l.meadows@pof02.usace.army.mil.
Stars & StripersStars & StripersStars & StripersStars & StripersStars & Stripersreadership forumreadership forumreadership forumreadership forumreadership forum
The publisher of Stars & Stripes will host a readershipforum in Moyer Community Theatre on YongsansMain Post from 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Feb. 16.Publisher Thomas Kelsch wants to hear commentsfrom readers of Stars & Stripes to learn how his staffcan improve the newspaper. The conference is opento all military ID card holders
Estat e Cla im Not icesEstat e Cla im Noti cesEstat e Cla im Not icesEstat e Cla im Noti cesEstat e Cla im Noti cesA summary court martial officer has beenappointed to oversee the personal effects ofSgt. 1st Class Edward A. Moore, who died Jan.16. He was the NCOIC of the Casey-Hovey RangeControl Center. Anyone owing debt to, orclaiming debt against, the estate should contact
Maj. Jeffery Watson at 723-6856 or jeffrey-watson@korea.army.mil.
Morni ng Cal m WMorni ng Cal m WMorni ng Cal m WMorni ng Cal m WMorni ng Cal m WeeklyeeklyeeklyeeklyeeklySubmissionsSubmissionsSubmissionsSubmissionsSubmissions
To submit an item to News & Notes in The MorningCalm Weekly, e-mail the item tomorningcalmweekly@ korea.army.mil .
BAGHDAD, Iraq Despite several
attacks on polling sites Sunday, Iraqisvoted in large numbers and stood up toterrorist threats.
U.S. and Coalition Soldiers stepped up
presence patrols around Iraq for the
election and were on hand to back up Iraqi
security forces. The direct security of the
poll sites, however, was left primarily to
the Iraqi police and military forces.In one instance, Iraqis proved their
determination to vote when a polling site
in western Baghdad received small-arms
fire at approximately 8 a.m. The Iraqi
Army went to the location, returned fire
and detained one insurgent. The Iraqi
citizens continued to vote at the site.At the same time in the Babil region
near Baghdad, an improvised explosive
device detonated inside a primary school
which was a polling site. Damage to the
school included a hole in the wall and
shrapnel, but there were no casualties.The polling workers moved to a nearby
site to continue their work.
Coalition security force operations in
the Ninewa Province and the Mosul area
of northern Iraq resulted in a safe election
day for thousands of Iraqi voters there,
Iraqi ElectionIraqi ElectionIraqi ElectionIraqi ElectionIraqi ElectionHeightened security enables high voter turnout
Army News Service
Civilian vehicle traffic in the Iraqi capital was banned during the national elections, Jan. 30, but hundreds of residents of the Al Monsour district inwestern Baghdad walk along the freeway to get to their polling sites.
U.S. ARMY PHOTO
reported officials from the 1st Brigade,
25th Infantry Division, also known as the
Stryker Brigade Combat Team.
SBCT Soldiers detained five
suspected insurgents in northern Iraq onelection day.
Two suspects were detained near a
polling site in western Mosul by troops
of the 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry
Regiment. The detainees were suspected
of planning attacks on voters, officials
said.
Other Stryker Brigade Soldiers from2-14 Cavalry detained three individuals
suspected of anti-Iraqi activities south
of Mosul. The suspects were taken into
custody with no injuries to Multi-
National Forces.
Tanks and armored personnelcarriers of the Iraqi Armys 1st Brigade,
1st Mechanized Division rumbled
through the streets of central Baghdad
this weekend and took up defensive
positions around election polling sites.
Activated late last year, this brigade
is the first armor unit formed in thenewly reconstituted Iraqi army.
The unit has been training sinceNovember, said United States Marine
Corps Lt. Col. David Flynn, the senior
military adviser to the brigade. It
became combat operational in January
while serving with 2nd Battalion, 7th
Cavalry Regiment.During that time the unit was used to
help in palm grove clearing and traffic
control operations in the 2-7 Cav. sector.
Being the only armor unit in the Iraqi
Army, the Soldiers have been training
specifically for their role in the elections,
Flynn said.They understand the importance of
it, he added. They know that this is
the first real test theyre taking for theindependence of their country.
As part of their training, the brigade
performed numerous gunnery exercises
at Butler range in eastern Iraq.The gunners were very accurate to
about 1,800 meters, Flynn said.
The vehicles used by the brigade are
Soviet-built T-55 tanks and armored
personnel carriers that came from a unit
of the old Iraqi Army that served on the
border with Iran.The vehicles sat up on the Iranian
border for a couple of years, Flynn
said. They were then refurbished by a
civilian contractor and given back to theIraqi army.
(Editors note: Information compiled
from three news releases by units in Iraq.)
SGT. M ATTHEW ACOSTA
A 3rd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division Soldier provides additional security to the Iraq people duringthe frequent presence patrols around BaQubah, Iraq. The patrols were part of a hightenedsecurity plan during the Iraqi election.
Iraqi Soldiers from the Iraqi Armys 1st Brigade,1st Mechanized Division, sit atop of their tankson election day. The brigade is the first armoredunit formed in the newly reconstituted Iraqi Army.
SGT. JOHNQUEEN
8/14/2019 The Morning Calm Korea Weekly - Feb. 4_2005
4/26
8/14/2019 The Morning Calm Korea Weekly - Feb. 4_2005
5/26
Feb. 4, 2005 Page 5
PPPPPapa Roach rocksapa Roach rocksapa Roach rocksapa Roach rocksapa Roach rocksWWWWWarrior Countrarrior Countrarrior Countrarrior Countrarrior Countryyyyy
By Spc. Stephanie PearsonArea I Public Affairs
CAMP CASEY Triple-platinum selling rock
band Papa Roach took the stage Saturday in an
unprecedented Morale, Welfare and Recreation
concert at the Carey Physical Fitness Center.
The band played for about 2,000 Soldiers at the
show, which was the fourth stop on a week-long
tour of U.S. military installations across the nation.
This was Papa Roachs first military tour since
the group formed. Band members Jacoby Shaddix,
Jerry Horton, Dave Buckner and Tobin Esperance
have been together for 12 years.We got done touring in the states and went home
for the holidays, said Shaddix, lead singer of the
California-based band. Then we got the call from
MWR, asking if we wanted to come here and do a
military tour.
The guys said they were more than happy to
bring their music to the troops.
We know what its like to be gone from home
for a long time, and how good it fee ls to get a little
vibe from home, Shaddix explained. We knew
the troops would appreciate it.
David Buckner, drummer, agreed.
Its good to show some support for these guys
making sacrifices, he said. Some might have to
make the ultimate sacrifice.The band called the Camp Casey show one of
the best theyve done here, saying the crowds
enthusiasm was catching.
Theyre excited to be here and were excited
to be here for them, Buckner said.
Its been cool the vibe is really great, Shaddix
said. Everyone seems
to really appreciate us,
and its a different level
of appreciation. Notvery many current rock
acts come over and do
this.
The Soldiers agreed.
I didnt believe itwhen I first heard they
were coming, said Sgt.
Michael Pool, Battery A,
1st Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment. I didnt
think theyd come up here and play for us. Ive
seen them twice before, but this was better than
the other two shows I appreciated it a lot more.
We needed a break from the work we do. Also, it
was a smaller crowd so there was better interaction
with the crowd.
Troops got the chance to meet with the band a
few hours before the show at the 1st Battalion, 72nd
Armor Regiment motor pool, where the group got
to ride in tanks and mingle with fans.
The tank ride was nice, Shaddix said. Those
things are insane.Shaddix said he didnt know what to expect
when he came here, but its been a great
experience.
Its a very humbling experience, he said. Just
joining the service is a brave step. To see all these
people so far away from home; I could never do
it.
The Soldiers respond enthusiatically to the Papa Roach performance Saturday night. The band said they were impressed with theSoldiers they met on the tour.
PHOTOS BY SPC. STEPHANIE PEARSON
Bassist Tobin Esperance pumps up the crowd duringan encore performance of the hit Last Resort.
Frontman Jacoby Shaddix takes the hype down a notch to sing aballad from their new album, Getting Away with Murder.
Papa Roach Bassist Tobin Esperance performs at the Saturday concert on Camp Casey.SPC. ROBERT HAYNES
Guitar player Jerry Hortonentertains the troops with hisrock n roll riffs.The CampCasey show was the bandsfourth stop on their Jan. 27 -Feb. 1 peninsula tour.
See RoachRoachRoachRoachRoach, Page 8
Ive seen
them twice
before, but this
was better than
the other two
shows. Sgt. Michael Pool
8/14/2019 The Morning Calm Korea Weekly - Feb. 4_2005
6/26
6 The Morning Calm WeeklyArea Ihttp://ima.korea.army.mil/morningcalmweeklyFeb. 4, 2005
2ID band gives local concert2ID band gives local concert2ID band gives local concert2ID band gives local concert2ID band gives local concert
UIJEONGBU The 2nd Infantry
Division Warrior Band performed Jan.
21 for an important audience, not forgenerals or political dignitaries, but for
local Korean kindergarten children and
their parents.
We played for entertainment and for
exposure of the U.S. Army to the
audience as the musical
ambassadors,said Chief WarrantOfficer William Brazier, 2nd ID band
commander. The principal of the
Yedam School was also familiar with a
previous 2ID band commander and
once again requested the band perform
for her students.
More importantly, the concertdirectly strengthens the 8th U.S. Army
Good Neighbor program by being partof the Uijeongbu community, Brazier
said.
Gen. Leon J. LaPorte, commanding
general of U.S. Forces Korea,
Combined Forces Command, UnitedNations Command, started the Good
Neighbor program in 2003. LaPortes
goal was to strengthen relationsbetween the Republic of Korea and the
United States. The program allows
members of the U.S. military to more
directly interact with local communities.It is a vital part of the 2ID bands
community relations mission,
incorporated into the band missionstatement, Brazier said.
Band Soldiers said they enjoyed the
opportunity to perform for the children.
Its nice to perform for our
neighbors in Uijeongbu, said Sgt. 1st
Class Troy Hunt, 2ID bandsman. The
more positive interaction we have withour host nation, the better.
Hunt stressed the value of the
performance.
It is important that we continue to
reach out to our local community, hesaid. Music is such a great community
relations tool.The band performs for the local
communities as often as once a month,
Brazier said.
We play as often as requested, he
said. We are always looking for more
ways and opportunities to extendgoodwill and to share our music with
the gracious hosts and people of the
ROK.
The Warrior band performs songswhich rouse ovations from the
audience, Brazier said.
One of the key connections to ouraudiences by the 2ID band is the
number of Korean selections we have
to offer them to enjoy, he said. They
always react favorably and with
enthusiasm when they hear a U.S. Army
band play their music. The bands
Korean theme song is Hand in Hand,written for the 1988 Seoul Olympics.
Performing for an audience made up
of guests from the local community not
only strengthens the bond between the
U.S. and ROK, but also is beneficial forSoldiers, Hunt said.
It can only be a win-win situationfor all concerned, he said. There were
so many smiles and warm wishes from
our Soldiers and our audience alike.
By Pfc. Giancarlo Casem2nd Infantry Division Public Affairs
E-mail giancarlo.casem@korea.army.mil
CAMP CASEY - With all of the changes the Army hasgone through in its 228-year history, one thing has remained
constant, the dining-in.For the newly formed 1st Headquarters Brigade Combat
Team, also known as a brigade unit of action, Saturday
provided an opportunity to perform this military tradition for
the first time together.
Dining-in is one of many traditions that hold unitstogether, said Lt. Col. Mark Bliese, 1st HBCT executive
officer. Its a chance for us to bring all of the members of
our team together for a good time.
After a meet and greet, the formal portion of the dining-in
began with a bang of the gavel by mess president and 1st
HBCT Commander, Col. Michael Feil. Toasts and the
invocation were next, followed by the testing of the meal byMaj. Andrew Horvath, otherwise known as Mr. Vice. After
the OK was given by Mr. Vice, members of the mess were
allowed to consume the meal.
The highlight of the evening for the mess was guest speaker,
Maj. Gen. George A. Higgins, 2nd Infantry Division
commanding general.
Soldiers gather for traditional dining-inGen. Higgins is someone you know who really cares
about taking care of Soldiers, Feil said. Its the thing
that is the most important to him.After Higgins spoke and the formal part of the evening
was concluded, it was on to the entertainment portion ofthe evening.But, dining-in isnt like any other dinner function.
Games, toasts and other happenings are the order of theday. One game challenged one first sergeant from eachunit to post in front of the head table to compete and see
who could stuff five crackers down their throat thefastest.
There are no words to describe seeing first sergeantsstuff crackers in their mouth, said Lt. Col. Paul
Greenhouse, commander, 1st Battalion, 15th Field ArtilleryRegiment. All you can do is sit back, enjoy the show
and laugh.Were a makeup of a lot of different job fields, Bliese
said. Weve got armor and infantry Soldiers in TaskForces 1-72, 2-72 and 2-9, along with various support
Soldiers.The unit enables greater capacity for rapid packaging,
and responsive and sustained employment to supportcombatant commanders. They also
enhance the expeditionary and
campaign qualities of Army forces by
better enabling joint/coalition
operations. The transition to BUAs
also increases the brigade-equivalent
forces available to meet both enduringand emerging mission requirements.
Were going through so many
changes right now with the Army, its
important for leaders of units to get
together, said Greenhouse. Thats
the whole reason for dining-in. Its atime to be in a relaxed environmentand enjoy the camaraderie you have
with your fellow leader.
Overall, this is a great evening for
all Soldiers in 1st HBCT, Bliese said.
Its a great time to be part of this
great unit.
By Spc. Chris Stephens2nd Infantry Division Public Affairs
Command Sgt. Maj. James Lucero, Maj. Gen. George A. Higgins, Command Sgt. Maj. JamesWilliams and Col. Michael Feil prepare to slice the cake Jan. 29 at a dining-in.
SPC. CHRIS STEPHENS
E-mail chris.stephens@korea.army.mil
Super Bowl PartiesSuper Bowl PartiesSuper Bowl PartiesSuper Bowl PartiesSuper Bowl PartiesThe following establishments will host Super Bowlparties Monday:!Camp Caseys Primos Club, 7 a.m.: Free coffeeand hot chocolate, breakfast pizza at 50 cents perslice and prizes.!Camp Caseys Community Activity Center, 6:30a.m.: Six-ball pool tournament, games andrefreshments;!Camp Red Clouds Mitchells Club, 7 a.m.:All-you-can-eat buffet, contests and prizes;!Camp Red Cloud Community Activities Center,7 a.m.: Free refreshments and prizes;!Camp Stanley Community Activities Center, 7a.m.: Free refreshments and prizes.
Comedy ShowComedy ShowComedy ShowComedy ShowComedy ShowThe Morale, Welfare and Recreation showComedy ROKs with MWR, featuring comediansTommy Davison and David Alan Grier, will performthroughout Warrior Country on the following dates:!Feb. 24 - Camp Stanleys Reggies Club, 7p.m.!Feb. 25. - Camp Hoveys Borderline Caf, 7p.m.!Feb. 26 - Camp Essayons Stalker Club, 8 p.m.
TTTTTax Center Schedulesax Center Schedulesax Center Schedulesax Center Schedulesax Center Schedules!The Camp Casey Tax Center in Bldg. 1876 isopen 7:30 a.m. 6 p.m. Monday Wednesdayand Friday; 1 7 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. 4p.m. Saturday.!The Camp Stanley Tax Office will open Tuesdayin the Community Activity Center, and will beopen 9 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday andFriday; 1 7 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. 3 p.m.Saturday.
AAFES Facility ClosuresAAFES Facility ClosuresAAFES Facility ClosuresAAFES Facility ClosuresAAFES Facility ClosuresMost Area I AAFES facilities will be operating onholiday schedules during the Lunar New Year holidayTuesday through Thursday. Check local facilitiesfor hours and closings.
Upcomi ng Concert sUpcoming Concert sUpcomi ng Concert sUpcoming Concert sUpcoming Concert sNorah Jones will perform at the Conference andExhibit ion Center in Seoul March 5. The communityactivities centers on camps Red Cloud and Stanleyhave tickets for sale for this event; ticket priceincludes round-trip transportation provided by theCAC. Tickets are limited; contact the CAC forprices and availabil ity.
VVVVValent ines Candy-gr amsalent ines Candy-gr amsalent ines Candy-gr amsalent ines Candy-gr amsalent ines Candy-gr amsThe Camp Red Cloud Better Opportunities forSingle and Unaccompanied Soldiers is sellingValentines Day candy-grams now through Tuesday.The cost is $6 and includes a box of chocolatesand a card. Candy -grams will be delivered aroundCRC Feb. 14. Contact your local BOSSrepresentative to purchase one.
Counseli ng Inst ru cto rCounseli ng Inst ructorCounseli ng Inst ru cto rCounseli ng Inst ructorCounseli ng Inst ru cto r
SoughtSoughtSoughtSoughtSoughtArmy Career Alumni Program is accepting resumesfor a counselor position at Camp Mobile availablein February. Applicants require a masters degree.For information, call 730-4044.
Swim Instructors NeededSwim Instructors NeededSwim Instructors NeededSwim Instructors NeededSwim Instructors NeededThe director of community activities is lookingfor volunteer swim instructors. If interested,call 732-6869.
8/14/2019 The Morning Calm Korea Weekly - Feb. 4_2005
7/26
http://ima.korea.army.mil/morningcalmweekly 7The Morning Calm Weekly Area I Feb. 4, 2005
CAMP RED CLOUD With two
minutes left in the game, CRC forward
Andre Boler delivered a reverse lay-up
to complete a comeback, tying the scoreat 81 against Camp Casey Jan. 28.
However, the Casey team pulledtogether the last two minutes to clinch
the victory 88-85 in the 2nd Infantry
Division Post Basketball League.
When they came back and tied the
score, we knew we had to hunker down
on defense, said Terrell Moorer, Casey
forward.The Casey team came out of the gate
firing on all cylinders, starting the game
on a 24-10 run. Another factor in the
Warriors brave the icy temperatures and snowfall to build atemporary span across the Han River.
By Spc. Chris Stephens2nd Infantry Division Public Affairs
early score differential was the CRC
team missing open threes.
They were open shots, we just
didnt hit them, said Jonathan
Stanford, CRC forward. The rock just
wasnt kind to us early in the game.But, the score wouldnt stay like that
for long. With the Casey team continuing
to hit their shots, the CRC team began
faking the outside shot and drove the
ball inside. With a strong insidepresence, CRC was able to get some
easy hoops.
They kept thinking we were going
to take the three, and thats when we
started putting the ball inside for the easy
buckets, Stanford said.
The Casey team kept up their attack
on offense and by the end of the first
half, had a 46-36 lead.
In the second half the Casey team
came out a little more relaxed than they
should have been, and the CRC team
promptly took advantage of it.That hurt us at the outset of the
second half, Moorer said. We
shouldve just continued to play our
game and not worry about what they
were doing. Thats how they were ableto come back.
The CRC team tied the game at 69.
Casey responded with a seven-point run
that put them in control of the game.
But, the CRC team didnt quit,
fighting for every loose ball and rebound
and cleaning up their own misses onthe glass.
We werent going to quit, Stanford
said. And, they knew that.
We came back from every deficit
the whole night, so this time wasnt
going to be any different.
With the score tied at 81, the Caseyteam put themselves in front for good
behind clutch shooting from forward
Carl Moses and guard Marcus Reed.
Leading scorers for the CRC team
were Stanford with 21 points and 12
rebounds, and Boler with 18 points. The
Casey team was led by Moorer with 24points, Reed with 21 points and Moses
with 17 points.
With the win, the Casey team took
sole position of the top spot in the
standings.Were not concerned about
records, Moorer said. On any givennight, any team can beat the other. So,
you have to bring it each night and take
it game by game.
SEOUL Snow, wind and fog proved to be no
match for Warrior Countrys bridge-building
specialists as they worked relentlessly to span the HanRiver Saturday.
The 50th Multi-role Bridge Company Soldiers trained
in cooperation with the Republic of Korea Army.We have coalition training between 50th MRB and
312th ROK Engineer battalion, said Capt. David
Stewart, 50th MRB company commander. The plan
was to execute bridging operations on the Han River
in conjunction with airlift operations with CH-47
helicopter assets.
Although the snow, wind and poor visibility forcedthe airlift missions to be cancelled, the Pirates, as
the engineers call themselves, adapted to the situation
and continued training.
The weather did cancel these airlift operations,
but we have practiced and are trained to be very
flexible, Stewart said. We changed our mission to
launching our rafts and bays from the shore.The weather showed how real-world situations can
alter missions.
Its just another way we need to just practice and
be flexible, he said. The mission could change
By Pfc. Giancarlo CasemArea I Public Affairs
Bridge bui lders batt le foul weatherBridge bui lders batt le foul weatherBridge bui lders batt le foul weatherBridge bui lders batt le foul weatherBridge bui lders batt le foul weather
E-mail chris.stephens@korea.army.mil
See BridgeBridgeBridgeBridgeBridge, Page 8
PHOTOS BY PFC.GIANCARLO CASEM
Soldiers from the 50th Multi-role Bridge Company span theHan River Saturday.
anytime and you never know what the conditions are
going to be, so we need to be prepared to execute ourmission no matter what the conditions.
Some Soldiers were disappointed the airlift missions
were cancelled, said Staff Sgt. Alexander Campillo,
50th MRB airlift noncommissioned officer.
It would have been a lot of the Soldiers first time
working with that, Campillo said. Other than that,training has been going pretty well. Were still learning
a lot today and we still have a lot to go over.
CRC falls short in comeback effort, 88-85
Casey player Michael Douglas takes it to thehoop Jan. 28.
Above: CaseysDelveto Johnsfaces off with
CRC playerAndre Boler.
Left: ForwardsJonathanStanford andMarcus Colemango for the ball.
PHOTOS BY SPC. CHRIS STEPHENS
CAMP STANLEY The 6th
Battalion, 37th Field Artillery
Regiment recently won the 8th U.S.
Armys Award for maintenance
excellence.
The program is designed to
recognize units that have in place a
maintenance program that not only
meets the Army Standard, but
exceeds it.
This program is a big deal
because along with all the other
training that a unit has to do in a year,
they still have to prepare a
maintenance plan for review and
inspection, said Chief Warrant
Officer Robert Allen, battalionmaintenance technician.
As part of the competition, the
battalion was put through several on-
site and packet inspections.
As a member of the best
maintenance program for the heavy
division on the peninsula, Im very
proud of all our hard work and
dedication to mission
accomplishment, said Sgt. 1st Class
Thomas Cremeans Jr., senior
maintenance supervisor. We strived
everyday to go above the standard
and the norm to achieve excellence
in our maintenance program.But, maintenance doesnt just go
for the NCOs or leaders of the
battalion.
From the lowest private, to the
battalion commander, maintenance
has a high priority and supports the
Battalion winsBattalion winsBattalion winsBattalion winsBattalion winsMaintenanceMaintenanceMaintenanceMaintenanceMaintenance
Excellence AwardExcellence AwardExcellence AwardExcellence AwardExcellence Award2nd Inf. Div. Public Affairs
See AAAAAwardwardwardwardward, Page 8
8/14/2019 The Morning Calm Korea Weekly - Feb. 4_2005
8/26
8 The Morning Calm WeeklyArea Ihttp://ima.korea.army.mil/morningcalmweeklyFeb. 4, 2005
AD
GOES
HERE
This tour was different from astateside tour, Shaddix said, in that noteveryone who came to see them was aPapa Roach fan.
People who would not normallycome see us showed up, because its
free and they have nothing better to do,he said. But weve got a new album,Getting Away with Murder, thats instores now, and we had Soldiers out theresinging along. So we know weve gotsome true fans here.
Morale, Welfare and Recreationofficials said the cost of the concert wasworth it.
It absolutely was tremendous to seethat many Soldiers having a great time,said Denise James, Area I MWRdirector. Weve heard so manycomments, the Soldiers are stillexcited.
Im so glad we came, Shaddix said.
R o a c hR o a c hR o a c hR o a c hR o a c h from Page 5
E-mail stephanie.a.pearson@us.army.mil
Training is paramount for the
Pirates as they conduct field exercises
almost every month.
Training is very important, said
Spc. Jeremy Barnett, 50th MRB Co.If we are not able to do our job
effectively and in a good amount of
time, it could cost people their lives.
It could cause the mission to not go
as it should.
Barnett was the pin-man for a boat
crew during the exercise. He had the
responsibility of jumping onto a pieceof the bridge and connecting the
ramps.
It was my first time being a pin
man connecting the ramps, he said.
I just made sure I didnt mess up and
did my best.Barnett said he enjoys his job.
My favorite part of the job is
putting the bridge together, he said.
I like doing the work, I like running
around and getting the mission done.
The hardest part is sleep, being out in
the field, you dont get as much sleep,but it all pays off when we get the
mission done.The 50th MRB take as much as they
can to go out into the field, said Pvt.
Justin Harris, 50th MRB Co.
We cant really train on post, he
said. The only thing we can do in
the rear is take care of our equipment.It gets the adrenaline going,
everybody moves a lot faster.
Stewart said it was a unique
experience.
Working with the ROK Soldiers is
excellent training, Stewart said. It
is some of the best training we do and
its a great opportunity for the U.S.Soldiers to learn from the ROK
soldiers. So, that in the event of war,
were prepared to work together.
The training exercise afforded the
Pirates a chance to work in tandem
with their ROK counterparts from the312th Engineer Battalion.
We need to know how each other
works and also gives us a chance to
learn each others culture, Stewart
said. Its been a tremendous
opportunity and well continue to train
and work on our skills.
B r i d g eB r i d g eB r i d g eB r i d g eB r i d g e from Page 7
E-mail giancarlo.casem@korea.army.mil
A w a r dA w a r dA w a r dA w a r dA w a r d from Page 7mission being accomplished, Cremeanssaid.
To prepare for the competition, units
had to submit a Unit Maintenance Plan
based on data gathered during fiscal 2004.
During the competition, the unit
learned what the Army standard is for
maintenance, Allen said. The programnot only improves your maintenance
program, but it improves unit cohesion
and morale, and instills the will to win.
Allen said that the unit now has a veryhigh standard to maintain.
When you get all of your programs
in place and you win a MACOMaward, you have to improve and
sustain unit maintenance, and
recognize outstanding unit
accomplishments and initiatives, he
said.
Cremeans said now the unit needsto remember what got them to where
they are.
We know what got us here, he
said. Now, we can not ever let that
slide. We have to continue to improve
our training techniques for battalion
personnel on a daily basis.Cremeans also applauded the great
job the junior Soldiers in the unit did.
They performed a lot of hard work
and did a lot of preparation for thecompetition, he said. They came in
here day in and day out, and worked
within the guidance and directionprovided by their leadership. They
executed the tasks beyond the set
standard, thus ensuring the 6-37 Field
Artillery is ready for any mission,
anytime anywhere.
Lead singer Jacoby Shaddix looks downduring the Camp Casey PapaRoach concert
Saturday.
SPC. ROBERT HAYNES
8/14/2019 The Morning Calm Korea Weekly - Feb. 4_2005
9/26
Feb. 4, 2005 Page 9
NEAR CHUNGJU Soldiers from companies Aand B, 304th Signal Battalion, got a chance to train
Jan. 18 Thursday near Chungju in a dried-riverbed
area of the Han River.
The scenarios Soldiers encountered were expected
by many who participated, but the frigid temperatures
that GIs faced during the Korean War helped thesemodern-day troopers understand how the title, Frozen
Joseon, came to be.
Its cold out here, Co. As Staff Sgt. Timothy
Mose said to his troops as they took up positions in a
trench in sub-zero degree temperatures. You got to
keep moving. Move your toes, wiggle your legs, keep
the blood flowing.And move the troops did. According to Capt.
Edward Lynch, the goal of the exercise was threefold:
! practice NBC drills,
! become proficient at convoy operations, and
! set up a signal site with communications within
24 hours.
We have a tough task out here, Lynch said.Anytime you conduct training, youre going to face
challenges. The biggest challenge for the troops
coming out here the first time was the cold.
Lynch and fellow troopers were able to overcome
the challenge with help from a few heaters and vehicles,shared in rare intervals.
But overcoming the cold was just a part of the
training. The Signal troops had a mission to
accomplish. Despite getting off to a slow start on the
convoy to Tactical Assembly Area Tom, or TAA Tom,
the Soldiers worked vigorously to get back onschedule.
It was a good thing they did too. The Armys Chief
Information Officer, Lt. Gen. Steven Boutelle stopped
by to visit the Soldiers in the field on a short-notice
trip.
We were ready for him, Lynch said. He got achance to see us performing our war-time mission.
The temperatures eventually rose above the freezing
mark, and the troops were able to end their training
with more than they thought.
We didnt know it was going to be so cold, Mose
said. But its good for these guys to get used to it.
3 0 4 t h t r a i n s i n F r o z e n J o s e o n3 0 4 t h t r a i n s i n F r o z e n J o s e o n3 0 4 t h t r a i n s i n F r o z e n J o s e o n3 0 4 t h t r a i n s i n F r o z e n J o s e o n3 0 4 t h t r a i n s i n F r o z e n J o s e o n By Sgt. Andrew KostermanArea II Public Affairs
Pfc. Kim Hak-soo, a KoreanAugmentation to the U.S. ArmySoldier with Company A, 304thSignal Battalion, takes up afiring position near the HanRiver at Chungham Jan. 19 aspart of a training exercise. Theexercise was conducted toprepare Soldiers for theReception, Staging andOnward Movement 2005exercise.
Spc. Jermaine Favor, a 304th Signal Battalion cook, serves hotbreakfast during the training exercise.
Signal Soldiers set up a tent at the beginning of the exercise near Chungham.Spc. Kyle Johnson, mans his firing position during a stand to drillearly Jan. 19, after a fresh dusting of snow.
PHOTOSBY SGT. ANDREW KOSTERMAN
E-mail KostermanA@ korea.army.mil
8/14/2019 The Morning Calm Korea Weekly - Feb. 4_2005
10/26
10 The Morning Calm WeeklyArea IIhttp://ima.korea.army.mil/morningcalmweeklyFeb. 4, 2005
Commander s Hot l ineCommander s Hot l ineCommander s Hot l ineCommander s Hot l ineCommander s Hot l ineArea II residents who have questions or commentsfor the Area II commander can voice them by e-mailing areaiitownhall@korea.army.mil or bycalling 738-5017
TTTTTraveling By Bus In Seoulraveling By Bus In Seoulraveling By Bus In Seoulraveling By Bus In Seoulraveling By Bus In SeoulThose confused by the Seoul City Bus systemcan log on to http://english.seoul.go.kr to findout informati on on bus routes and fares. Otherinformation is available.
Annual Red And White BallAnnual Red And White BallAnnual Red And White BallAnnual Red And White BallAnnual Red And White BallThe Delta Sigma Theta sorority is hosting its annualRed and White Scholarship Ball 7:30 p.m. - 1a.m. Feb. 12 at the Dragon Hill Lodge in the NaijaBallroom. Tickets at $25. Dress is formal. Call(02)3474-2992 or e-mai lredwhiteball@ yahoo.com for information.
Bring YBring YBring YBring YBring Your F our F our F our F our F ami ly T ami ly T ami ly T ami ly T ami ly T oooooKorea Korea Korea Korea Korea
Bring your family to Korea for a visit with USOReunion i n Korea program. The USO will organizefli ghts, hotel s, tours and more. The next Reunionin Korea program dates are April 18- 21. Theapplication deadline for these dates is Feb. 26.For information, call the USO at Camp Kim atDSN 724-7781, 724- 3301 or visit www.uso.org/korea.
Area II Black HistorArea II Black HistorArea II Black HistorArea II Black HistorArea II Black HistoryyyyyMonth Commemora t i onMonth Commemora t i onMonth Commemora t i onMonth Commemora t i onMonth Commemora t i on
CeremonyCeremonyCeremonyCeremonyCeremonyThe commander of Area II Support Activity,will host the Area II Black History Month
Commemoration Ceremony at the Naija Ball room,Dragon Hill Lodge 11:30 a.m. 1 p.m. Feb. 16.Free education and entertainment. Everyone isinvited. For information call 738-5950 or 738-5900.
RRRRRaaaaacccccque tba l l T que tba l l T que tba l l T que tba l l T que tba l l T ournament ournament ournament ournament ournament Active-duty military personnel within Area IIinterested in participating in the Area II Mens andWomens Racquetball Tournament Feb. 19-21must register at Collier Field House by Feb. 13.Top finishers in selected age groups will competein the 8th U.S. Army Racquetball TournamentMarch 2-5 at Camp Hialeah. For information, call738-8608.
Bataan Memor ia l Qual i f ie r Bataan Memor ia l Qual i f ie r Bataan Memor ia l Qual i f ie r Bataan Memor ia l Qual i f ie r Bataan Memor ia l Qual i f ie r The 8th U.S. Army Bataan Memorial Death Marchwill be Feb. 19 at Camp Caseys Hanson FieldHouse. Registration for the 13.1-mile road marchis 6 - 8:15 a.m., Course briefing is at 8:30 a.m.and the race begins at 8:45 a.m. The event isopen to active-duty servicemembers assigned to8th U.S. Army installations. Those who qualifywill be included in the 8th U.S. Army team thatwill participate in the Bataan Memorial MarathonRoad March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M.For information, call DSN 730-2322.
Free Ssirum Wrestl ingFree Ssirum Wrestl ingFree Ssirum Wrestl ingFree Ssirum Wrestl ingFree Ssirum Wrestl ingTickets Avai lableTickets Avai lableTickets Avai lableTickets Avai lableTickets Avai lable
The Korea Ssirum Organization is offering freetickets to U.S. Forces Korea servicemembers toobserve its annual Lunar New Year Wrestlingcompetit ion, hel d Wednesday thru Feb. 11. Ssirumis a traditional form of wrestling in which twoplayers hold on to a satba (a cloth sash tied aroundthe waist) try to use their strength and varioustechniques to wrestle each other to the ground.For information, call 738- 5212.
YONGSAN The congregations
in Area II have been taking up
donations during services every
weekend to aid tsunami victims.
About 2 ,500 members ofcongregations, including children,
s tudents and family members ,
donated money for the charitable
purpose at worship ceremonies at
Yongsan South Post, Memorial and
Hannam Village chapels.
The chapel congregations inArea II responded immediately to
the needs of the tsunami victims
said Area II Staff Chaplain (Lt. Col.)
Thomas Drake.
Dec. 26, 2004, a 9.0-magnitude
earthquake, near the west coast of
Northern Sumatra of Indonesia,
triggered a tsunami. The series ofwaves caused massive damage to
coastal areas of Sri Lanka, India and
even the east coast of Africa.
According to statistics compiled
from recent news releases, more
than 220,000 people lost their lifebecause of the disaster.
And now, thousands of tsunami
survivors are still threatened by
in fec t ious d i sease , th i rs t and
starvation.
As soon as the disaster occurred,
the United States and many othercountries began aiding those
affected, by sending medical teams
and provisions.
The catastrophic human loss
deeply affected the Yongsan
community and there was animmediate and overwhelming desire
to help in whatever way possible.
We asked many non-
governmental organizat ions to
By Pfc. Seo Ki ChulArea II Public Affairs
YYYYYo n g s a n c o l l e c t s a i d f o r v i c t i m so n g s a n c o l l e c t s a i d f o r v i c t i m so n g s a n c o l l e c t s a i d f o r v i c t i m so n g s a n c o l l e c t s a i d f o r v i c t i m so n g s a n c o l l e c t s a i d f o r v i c t i m s
determine the best way to help the
tsunami victims out, said Drake.
The NGOs said because of the
language barriers and transportation
system, it is hard to transport goodsand th ings . Also , there i s a
possibility that cultural differences
might cause certain objects to be
discarded. So, we decided to send
money to provide immediate
assistance as this will also help them
to restore their local economies,s t imulat ing growth more
effectively.
The two organizations, which
take up designated offerings, are
World Vision Internat ional and
Catholic Relief Society.We know that nothing can take
away the grief of those affected by
tragedy, Drake said. We also know
that the community of faith has had
a history of rising to meet great
challenges and of providing hope to
suffering peoples.So, on the weekends of Jan 8-9
and Jan 15-16, the congregations
took up a designed offering in the
Area II worship services.
In an act of worship, we thus
far have raised $43,534.82 for thetsunami victims, Drake said. It is
the largest single designated offering
ever for our Area II congregations.
Besides th is donat ion, the
congregations have prayed for those
heartbroken at the victims death.
The Collective Protestant GospelCongregat ion meeting at noon
Sunday at the South Post Chapel will
take up one more offering for the
victims.
Sailors assigned to USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and members of the Royal Australian Armyunload boxes of relief supplies Jan . 27 from an SH-60B Seahawk helicopter near Banda Ache,Sumatra. Area II chapels recently have been collecting money to aid in the tsunami disaster.
JO2 SETH C. PETERSON
E-mail kichul.seo@korea.army.mil
Scheduled power outages on South PostScheduled power outages on South PostScheduled power outages on South PostScheduled power outages on South PostScheduled power outages on South Post
YONGSAN There
will be a power outage
on 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb.12, affecting South Post
housing, Seoul Elemen-tary School , Morale,
Welfare and Recreation
faci l i t ies , to include
Army and Air Force
Exchange Services.
The power outage willaffect Area II residents
living in Itaewon Acres
and Eagle Grove (4600
and 7200 series, see map).
Facilities not affected
are Main Post, Dragon
Hil l Lodge, 121stGeneral Hospital and
Defense Commissary
Agency.
For information, call
Department of Public
Works Utility Division
at 724-4207.
Area II Public Affairs
8/14/2019 The Morning Calm Korea Weekly - Feb. 4_2005
11/26
http://ima.korea.army.mil/morningcalmweekly 11The Morning Calm Weekly Area II Feb. 4, 2005
Ad g oes h er e
YONGSAN Amidst the bombs dropping and
the rapid Chinese and North Korean advancements,
Korean refugees of all ages and genders were
fleeing south. Many left behind all that they knew
and loved, taking with them nothing but the clotheson their backs. They ran in droves, hoping to
escape the starvation, chaos and confusion.
One of refugees, who made his escape on a
fishing boat, was 14-year-old Ku Cha-yun.
Leaving behind his mother and brother, he found
refuge onboard a fishing
boat bound for Incheon.
At the time, young
men seeking s teady
employment began
working for the U.S.
Army. Ku managed to
get a job working at the
Ammunition SupplyDepot in Sihung, where
he worked as a translator and was trained in
handling explosives. That was 52 years ago.
Today, that brave industrious young man is still
working for the United States.
Dec. 16, Ku was r ecognized for his 50 faithful
years of government service by Gen. Leon J.
LaPorte, commander of U.S. Forces Korea and
the United Nations Command.
Any service to the nation is always recognized
and commendable, LaPorte said. Twenty years
of service is a signal of special dedication, 30 years
of service is celebrated as a lifetime achievement.
But there is no real precedent for 50 years of service.
LaPorte added that in his 35 years of service,
he has never met someone like Ku.
His se rv ice demons t ra tes unpara l le led
dedication, and inspiration; and is deserving of
far more than todays presentation, LaPorte
said.For the last 13 years, Ku has been the glue
that binds the U.S. Army Legal Assistance
Office, in Yongsan, said Capt. L aura Wells.
He assists individuals wit h immigration, Visa
and passport questions, and acts as the main
point of contact
fo r So la t ium/
C o n d o l e n c e
P a y m e n t
Program, bu t
most importantly,
Mr. Ku ass i s t s
hundreds o f
clients each year
in getting married
by he lp ing them comple te the necessary
documents, Wells said. Last year alone, Mr.
Ku helped over 400 military couples fulfill their
dream of getting married.
Ku thanked the Un i ted S ta tes fo r the i r
assistance during the Korean War, and their
existence here during the last 50-plus years. He
also asserts that if it were not for the U.S.
government, he would not have his education,
his job, nor his beautiful family.
It has never been better than it is today, Ku
said. This is the most professional group of
Soldiers I have ever worked with or for.
E m p l o y e e r e c i e v e s 5 0 - y e a r a w a r dE m p l o y e e r e c i e v e s 5 0 - y e a r a w a r dE m p l o y e e r e c i e v e s 5 0 - y e a r a w a r dE m p l o y e e r e c i e v e s 5 0 - y e a r a w a r dE m p l o y e e r e c i e v e s 5 0 - y e a r a w a r dArea II Public Affairs
His service demonstrates
unparalleled dedication and
inspiration, and is deserving of far
more than todays presentation.
Gen .Leon J. LaPorte
Ku Cha-yun works at the Yongsan Legal Office. Ku has workedwith the U.S. Army since the Korean War.
SEO KI-CHUL
8/14/2019 The Morning Calm Korea Weekly - Feb. 4_2005
12/26
12 The Morning Calm WeeklyArea IIhttp://ima.korea.army.mil/morningcalmweeklyFeb. 4, 2005
Ad g oes h er e
C o m m u n i t yC o m m u n i t yC o m m u n i t yC o m m u n i t yC o m m u n i t y
N e w sN e w sN e w sN e w sN e w s
C o m m u n i t yC o m m u n i t yC o m m u n i t yC o m m u n i t yC o m m u n i t y
N e w sN e w sN e w sN e w sN e w sRRRRRed Cross Communication Sered Cross Communication Sered Cross Communication Sered Cross Communication Sered Cross Communication Servicevicevicevicevice
Ava i l ab le Ava i l ab le Ava i l ab le Ava i l ab le Ava i l ab le
The Yongsan American Red Cross would like to remindservicemembers and families in the Yongsan area of acommunication service avail able to them. The Red Crosssends messages to the U.S. Armed Forces stationedeverywhere in the world. The ARC communi cation servicehelps keep military personnel in touch with their familiesfollowing the death or serious illness of a family member orother important events, such as the birth of a chil d. Theinformation or ver i f ication in the message assis ts theservicemembers commanding officer with making a decisionregarding emergency leave. For information about thisservice, log on to http://www.redcross.org.
W-2 Forms Availa ble on MyPayThose who want to receive their W-2 forms faster should logon to http://mypay.dfas.mil to print out an electronic version
of the W-2. The electronic W-2 is an IRS-approved methodand can be used to file personal 2004 income taxes.
Land of t he Morning CalmChapt er 169
Scholarship ProgramEvery year ACFEA awards $1000 scholarships to deservinghigh school seniors who plan to study communications orsciences in college. This year the goal is to award 10scholarships to high school seniors. For appl icationinformation, call Carolyn Cooper at 010-3132-3466 or e-mail cooperc@korea.army.mil. Applications were sent toOsan, Taegu and Seoul American High Schools Monday. Theapplication submission deadli ne is March 31.
YONGSAN Tuesday through Thursda y, the
Republic of Korea will officially observe the Lunar
New Years holiday. About 30 million travelers
will be on the roadways during this holiday periodand motorists must expect extremely heavy traffic
and long delays.
Unfortunately in 2003, there were 1,443
reported traffic accidents with serious injuries,
42 fatalities and 3,003 total injuries during this
three-day period on
the Korean peninsula.
This is important
to note because the
increase in traffic will
actual ly begin
Saturday, and
continue through Feb.
13. This is because
most Koreanemployees can take just two or three days of
vacation time and receive nine days away from
work. As a result, the actual accident injury and
fatalities for the entire holiday period could be as
much as three times those mentioned above.
Interestingly, you will find traffic in the larger
cities to be eerily light during this period, as most
people will be traveling to meet family, often in
the countryside, to celebrate this Korean national
holiday.
Travel time on the expressways and highways
will take as much as three times longer than
normal travel times.
The heavy traffic is not the only hazard we need
to be vigilant of during this period. With any
holiday comes celebrations, and with many
celebrations comes an increase in the consumption
of alcohol.
This increase in alcohol consumption will
increase the number of intoxicated drivers on theroadways. The Department of Defense loses more
Soldiers and civilians in motorized-vehicle
accidents than any other accidental cause.
Among accidental deaths of Soldiers not
deployed in 2004, 79 percent were killed in
automobile accidents.
So far, 75 percent of
accidental deaths in
fiscal 2005 were in
personal ly owned
vehicles.
Knowing these
facts in advance
allows us to alter our
travel p lans andreduce the risk of being involved in an accident.
All personnel should minimize non-critical, out -
of-area vehicle travel. When it is necessary to
travel, the trip must be thoroughly analyzed,
hazards identified and steps taken to reduce or
el iminate those hazards . This type of r isk
management works.
I encourage all Soldiers, civilians and family
members to go out and experience Korea during
this wonderful time.
I ask that when doing this every individual keep
safety at the forefront of their mind and keep your
tour in Korea a time of creating joyous memories
and not one overtaken by sadness and tragedy.
Valor 6: Be aware during Lunar New YearBy Col. Timothy K. McNultyArea II Support Activity Commander
In 2003, there were 1,443 reported traffic accidents withserious injuries, 42 fatalities and3,003 total injuries during this three-day period on the Koreanpeninsula.
8/14/2019 The Morning Calm Korea Weekly - Feb. 4_2005
13/26
http://ima.korea.army.mil/morningcalmweekly 13The Morning Calm Weekly Feb. 4, 2005
Ad g oes h er e
USFK Soldiers excel at Armys Stars of TUSFK Soldiers excel at Armys Stars of TUSFK Soldiers excel at Armys Stars of TUSFK Soldiers excel at Armys Stars of TUSFK Soldiers excel at Armys Stars of TomorrowomorrowomorrowomorrowomorrowBy Tim HippsArmy News Service
TIM HIPPS
Spc. David Linson of Camp Carroll, Korea, playsa saxophone rendition of Al Greens Lets StayTogether to win the instrumental solo categoryof the 2005 Margaret Skippy Lynn Stars ofTomorrow contest Jan. 23 at Fort Belvoir, Va.He also finished runner-up in the best-of-showcategory.
FORT BELVOIR, Va. Sgt. GenoNash parlayed perseverance and a
penchant for Usher into best-of-show
honors in the Armys 2005 Stars ofTomorrow entertainment contest Jan. 23.
Nash, whose medley of Usher tunes
also earned him first place in the male
vocal solo category, was joined in thewinners circle by two Soldiers assigned
to U.S. Forces Korea. The contest, named
for Margaret Skippy Lynn, is held
annually at Fort Belvoir, Va.
Hes like my mentor right now, Nash
said of R&B artist Usher Raymond, whose
fifth album Confessions has surpassed11 million in sales. I watch his stage
performance and how he performs. Hes
in my vocal range and his music,
everybody loves it.An automatic berth in the U.S. Army
Soldier Shows live auditions is one of the
perks for winning best of show in Starsof Tomorrow. Nash, however, is
scheduled to report for duty in Iraq soon
and will miss his second shot at joining
the Armys marquee entertainment troupe.
Third times the charm maybe, said
Nash, 22, a military policeman from
Canton, Ohio, stationed at Fort Hood,Texas. Ill be back again.
Stars of Tomorrow producer Victor
Hurtado doubles as artistic director for
the U.S. Army Soldier Show. He expects
to work more with Nash upon Nashs
return from the desert.Geno Nash has been in my workshop
for the last two years, Hurtado said. Its
really nice to see his progress and see him
using some of the things that hes learned
in some of those few minutes that hesspent with us. To see him come here and
really connect with the audience, thatswhat its all about.
Hurtado has promised Nash a spot in
the ensuing Soldier Show live auditions
following completion of his overseas tour.
Im accomplishing what I want to
do, slowly but surely, Nash said.
When you win and hear people in theaudience say you could be big one
day or you put on a good show or
I look forward to seeing you in the
future, Im like, Yeah.
Yeah is one of Ushers songs that
helped Nash earn $6,000 for FortHoods Better Opportunities for SingleSoldiers program or another Morale,
Welfare and Recreation program.
Spc. David Linson II of Camp
Carroll, South Korea, played a
saxophone rendition of Al Greens
Lets Stay Together to win the
instrumental solo category. He earned$4,000 for his installations BOSS or
MWR program by finishing second in
best of show.
Musicians in contests like this
usually dont place in the overall sector;
they just compete in their owncategory, said Linson, 20, who served
as drum major for the Sherman (Texas)
High School marching band. But thistime I placed overall and thats great.
Linson also plays the violin, clarinet,
trumpet, trombone, and guitar. He can
sing, too.I love doing anything I can with
music, said Linson. He said he is
inspired by Earth, Wind & Fire, Al Green,Marvin Gaye and the Commodores.
Music is my love.
Baton twirler Spc. Allison Carpenter
of Camp Humphreys, South Korea, won
the specialty solo category and took third
place in best of show with a dazzlingdisplay of knife juggling.
I dont sharpen them, she said of
the 2 -foot-long knives made of wood
and metal. Theyre not too sharp but
they will break skin.
Carpenter, who helped the Penn StateUniversity Touch of Blue majorettes winfour national championships, serves on
the BOSS council at Camp Humphreys,
which earned $2,000 for her
performance.
I never ever thought that I would
be flown to Virginia from Korea to twirl
in the Army, said Carpenter, 24, acounterintelligence agent from Altoona,
Pa. There are some very, very talented
people here. Im honored that the judges
actually think that I belong in a group
with them.
Its about talent, Hurtado said.
And the highest form of talent, I
think, is being able to connect without
saying anything.
It was just nice to come together
and participate in something like this,
Carpenter added. It was a great
experience.
8/14/2019 The Morning Calm Korea Weekly - Feb. 4_2005
14/26
14 The Morning Calm WeeklyMovieshttp://ima.korea.army.mil/morningcalmweeklyFeb. 4, 2005
No Show No Show No Show
No Show
No Show
FFFFFeb. 4-10eb. 4-10eb. 4-10eb. 4-10eb. 4-10
No Show
The
Incredibles
No Show
Bridget Jones:Edge of Reason
No Show
No Show No Show
No Show No Show No Show
No Show
OceansTwelve
Saw After
the Sunset
After
the Sunset
Are We
There Yet?
Coach
Carter
Coach CarterCoach CarterCoach CarterCoach CarterCoach CarterCoach Ken Carter, whooversees the direction ofRichmond High Schoolsbasketball program inCalfornia, found himself inthe center of controversywhen he locked out hisentire varsity basketballteam in order to motivateand push them to improvetheir grades. He was evenprepared to cancel hisentire season after 15 ofhis players failed to live upto the classroom
standards they agreed toin a contract they hadsigned earlier in thesemester. Rated PG-13
Phantom of thePhantom of thePhantom of thePhantom of thePhantom of theOpera Opera Opera Opera Opera A disfiguredmusical genius haunts thecatacombs beneath theParis Opera, waging a reignof terror over its occupants.When he falls in love withthe lovely Christine, thePhantom devotes himself tocreating a new star for theOpera, exerting a strangesense of control over theyoung soprano as henurtures her talents. Hewants Christine for his own,but she falls in love with
another. Feeling betrayed,the Phantom decides toimprison her in his lair.Rated PG-13
The IncrediblesThe IncrediblesThe IncrediblesThe IncrediblesThe IncrediblesA dysfunctional family offamous superheroes, ledby the retired andoverweight Mr. Incredibleis placed in a quiet suburbby the Witness ProtectionProgram in order toprotect them from theirarch nemesis. But theirpeaceful existence ishardly that, with familydisagreements sproutingup even during fights withthe bad guys. And whenthe world is threatened, Mr.
Incredible must go backto work to save the planet.Rated PG
Coach
Carter
Coach
CarterSaw
Ray Woman ThoughArt Loosed
Coach
Carter
Coach
CarterCoach
CarterBlade:
Trinity
Blade:
Trinity
Coach
Carter
Oceans
TwelveThe
Incredibles
Coach
Carter
Phantom of
the Opera
Blade:
Trinity
Blade:
Trinity
Blade:
Trinity
Blade:
Trinity
Ray OceansTwelve
Blade:
Trinity
Coach
Carter
Oceans
Twelve
The Grudge
No Show
Blade:
Trinity
Oceans
TwelveOceans
Twelve
After
the Sunset
Fight of
the Phoenix
Phantom of
the Opera
Blade:
Trinity
Blade:
TrinityOceansTwelve
OceansTwelve
Are We
There Yet?
Are We
There Yet?Blade:
Trinity
Oceans
Twelve
Woman ThoughArt Loosed
Saw Are We
There Yet?
Oceans
Twelve
Oceans
Twelve
Are We
There Yet?
Closer
Are We
There Yet?
Are We
There Yet?
Are We
There Yet?Blade:
Trinity
Blade:
Trinity
Blade:
Trinity
Blade:
Trinity
Are We There
Yet?
Oceans
Twelve
National
Treasure
Oceans
Twelve
Oceans
Twelve
Oceans
TwelveOceans
Twelve
Ladder 49
National
Treasure
Ladder 49
The PolarExpress
National
Treasure
The Polar
ExpressLadder 49
Bridget Jones: TheBridget Jones: TheBridget Jones: TheBridget Jones: TheBridget Jones: TheEdge of ReasonEdge of ReasonEdge of ReasonEdge of ReasonEdge of ReasonSix weeks after the eventsin Bridget Joness Diary,erstwhile London singletonBridget Jones is stillhappily dating human-rights lawyer Mark Darcy.But eventually she starts tonotice his flaws and beginswondering if he isntinterested in his new co-worker. Bridgets love lifeis further complicatedwhen her former boss andflame Daniel Cleaver
arrives on the scene,having landed a job atBridgets TV station.R a t e d
Sky Captainand the Worldof Tomorrow
Racing
Stripes
Racing
Stripes
OceansTwelve
Racing
StripesThe
Incredibles
Woman ThoughArt Loosed
Racing StripesRacing StripesRacing StripesRacing StripesRacing StripesIn the middle of a ragingthunderstorm, a travelingcircus accidentally leavesbehind some very preciouscargo, a baby zebra. Thegangly little foal is rescuedby horse farmer NolanWalsh and brought to hisKentucky farm. The farmborders the TurfwayRacetrack, where thorough-breds compete for theKentucky Crown. From thefirst moment Stripes layseyes on the track, hes
hooked. He knows he cancompete. What he doesntknow is that hes not exactlya horse. Rated PG
Woman ThoughArt Loosed
Blade: TBlade: TBlade: TBlade: TBlade: TrinityrinityrinityrinityrinityRealizing they may neverbe able to defeat thevampire hunter known as
Blade the Dayhunter, thevampires set Blade up toappear like a psycho-
pathic serial killer. The planis successful, with the FBI
soon on his tail, Bladesability to hunt vampires islimited severely. To take on
the threat of this mostpowerful vampire, Bladeaccepts the help of a team
of human vampire hunterscalled the Nightstalkers.
Rated R
8/14/2019 The Morning Calm Korea Weekly - Feb. 4_2005
15/26
http://ima.korea.army.mil/morningcalmweekly 15The Morning Calm Weekly Chaplain Feb. 4, 2005
Ad goes hereAd goes hereAd goes hereAd goes hereAd goes here
Moving forw ard w i th suppor t toge therBy Chaplain (Capt.) Ken Carlson194th Maintenance Battalion
This Wednesday much of the Christian
community will mark the beginning of
Lent with ashes on the forehead.
As a Catholic I have done this all mylife. As a kid I used to feel silly walking
around with the ash on my head and
my friends asking me why I had dirt
smeared on me. As a young man I began
to understand the deep-rooted meaning
behind the ashes.Now as a Priest, I am able to bring
others to understand part of the meaning
behind this event, to bring people
together to realize that we are all in this
life together as one people with many
Chaplain (Capt.) Daniel Chochodd@korea.army.mil or DSN 765-8991
gifts, talents and even differences that
we can celebrate.
Our society has gone through many
changes since Sept. 11, 2001, and we are
a country at war. In many ways we hear
of another kind of war raging backhome between one group or another
group, one ideology or another, one
religious belief or another. It can become
disturbing to listen to so many negative
things coming out of the spin doctors on
TV or in the newspapers who want toevoke emotions from us. Its a matter of
good versus evil, right versus wrong.
One of the things that we in the
Catholic tradition ask our people to do
at the beginning of Lent is to pray a bit
more, to give to others just a bit more
and to fast or refrain from something
that would normally be part of our lives,
something that reminds us of our need
for God. The community is meant to
come together and be strengthenedthrough our sacrifices, to choose what
is good and right; to celebrate what it is
that brings us together as one people.
Our time here in Korea as members
of the military community can do much
the same thing through our faith. It doesnot matter who we are or where we
come from. We all can have a great
time learning a new culture and an
ancient history of a proud Korean people.
When we go out of our way to
acknowledge the many good things thatwe have, we are indeed walking together
in life. A good way to do this is to get
involved in the many programs offered
through the Chapel, Morale, Welfare and
Recreation or unit events.
It all goes back to how I began
we are brought here together for acommon purpose: to uphold peace. Lent
is a time for renewal and recollection
for the Christian community but it can
go far beyond a particular
denominational community when we
look at the values it upholds. The motto
of my Battalion is Forward withSupport and that sums it up. We move
forward together with support.
P r o t e s t a n tP r o t e s t a n tP r o t e s t a n tP r o t e s t a n tP r o t e s t a n t
11 a.m.
12:30 p.m.Apostolic Camp Hialeah Korean Wednesday 6:15 p.m. Camp WalkerChaplain (Maj.) Richard Bendorf
Collective Camp CarrollSunday 10 a.m.
Camp Hialeah
Camp Walker
12:45 p.m. Camp WalkerCollective
1 p.m. Camp Carroll
6:30 p.m. Camp Carroll
C a t h o l i cC a t h o l i cC a t h o l i cC a t h o l i cC a t h o l i c
11:30 a.m.
Mass Sunday 9 a.m. Camp Wal ker
Mass Sunday
Camp Carroll
9 a.m. Camp Hialeah
Mass
5 p.m. Camp WalkerMassKorean 6 p.m. Camp Hial eah
FridayCollective 7 p.m. Camp Walker
Camp Carroll7 p.m.
A r e a I V C h a p l a i n sA r e a I V C h a p l a i n sA r e a I V C h a p l a i n sA r e a I V C h a p l a i n sA r e a I V C h a p l a i n s
Sunday
Tuesday
Saturday
Chaplain (Capt.) Chris Florochristopher.floro@us.army.mil or DSN 763-7395
bendorfr@korea.army.mil or DSN 764-5455
10:45 a.m.
A r e a I V WA r e a I V WA r e a I V WA r e a I V WA r e a I V W o r s h i p S e r v i c e so r s h i p S e r v i c e so r s h i p S e r v i c e so r s h i p S e r v i c e so r s h i p S e r v i c e s
8/14/2019 The Morning Calm Korea Weekly - Feb. 4_2005
16/26
16 The Morning Calm WeeklyFeaturehttp://ima.korea.army.mil/morningcalmweeklyFeb. 4, 2005
A w in te ry moun ta inA w in te ry moun ta inA w in te ry moun ta inA w in te ry moun ta inA w in te ry moun ta in
beckons adventurorsbeckons adventurorsbeckons adventurorsbeckons adventurorsbeckons adventurors
UIJEONGBU The giant rock face
stands over the Uijeongbu valley calling
out to the adventurous, Climb me if
you can.
A winter trek to Mount Dobong
presents hardy hikers with challenging
trails, frozen streams, Buddhist temples
and clear mountain air.
The park is a short walk from the
Dobong subway stop on either Line No.
1 or 7 of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway
System.
A myriad of vendors sell food and
drinks, as well as all kinds of hiking
paraphernalia.Korean hikers seem to enjoy
accessories. Many dress from head to
toe with vests, hats, backpacks, boots,
walking canes and even bells.
After paying a small fee in Korean
won at the Bukhansan National Park
ticket booth, hikers follow a well-
developed path leading to Geumdeuk
Temple.
This Buddhist temple is open to
visitors and offers a small gift shop.
Directional signs in Korean and
Mount Dobong towers over the western side of the Uijeongbu valley. Its distinctive rock facedraws hikers to its trails.
Geumdeuk Temple sits at the entrance to theDobongsan park. It is open for visitors.
By David McNally
Area I Public Affairs
Kim Hwa-jung makes the grand bell ring everyhour at this small mountain temple. A singlenote echos through the valley for miles.
The mountain overlooks Uijeongbu and northern Seoul.
PHOTOS BY DAVID MCNALLY
The eaves of Sokkulam Temple dance withcolor against the winter sky.
Korean hikers ignore the freezing temperatureand head for the mountains summit.
The ancient grand bell stands near the smalltemple beneath the mountain top.
English guide visitors to the mountains
trails.
With every ste
Recommended