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SEOUL The use of the Common Access CardCryptographic Logon will become a reality for the Koreanpeninsula by June 30, 2006. Any user of a governmentinformation system will be required to verify.

The CAC Cryptographic logon is an aggressivesecurity measure to meet the Homeland SecurityPresidential Directive-12 requirement. Securing the U.S.Army and Department of Defense workstations is yetanother way of protecting confidential information andmaintaining the integrity of attached networks.

A CAC offers much more than digital signatures andencrypted e-mail. Your Personal Identification Numberauthenticates you to your CAC. Also, unlike a pass word,your PIN is not transmitted over the network.

You are logged on with your identify certificatesembedded in the integrated circuit chip. If you wereissued a CAC, but have not used your PIN regularly,its possible that youve forgotten your PIN or if youvelocked your CAC by incorrectly entering your PIN

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Cpl. Kim Se-hun rushes the ball, as Cpl. Park Joung-gon tries to oppose him in an April 26 soccer match during KATUSA - U.S. Soldier Friendship Week, that ran April 24-28. Troop Command trounced Area II Support Activity in the competition.Since its creation, more than 250,000 Korean citizens have served as Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army Soldiers. For the special coverage of the weeks activities in Yongsan, see Page 9.

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Enlisted servicemembers receive six star treatmentThe USO welcomed an array of

servicemembers for the 35th AnnualSix Star Salute, as they honored 80

junior enlisted personnel from thearmed forces of several countriesApril 27-28.

The USO Six Star Salute wasstarted in 1970 by a group of Koreancivic leaders who wanted to expresstheir countrys gratitude to the menand women who help defend theircountry.

Today, that tradition is still carriedon. This year, the USO honored 46Americans, 32 Koreans, one Filipinoand one Thai serviceman. As part of the event, servicemembers weretreated to tours of many of Seoulscultural attractions, banquets andnumerous gifts and prizes includingseveral scholarships.

I feel honored to be invited to theUSO to represent both the branch of service that I serve and my squadron SeeSalute,Salute,Salute,Salute,Salute, Page 4

By Rakendra MooreIMA-Korea Region Public Affairs

in Osan Air Base said Sr. AirmanLanitra Higgins, 7th Air Force.

The United States Forces Korea,United Nations Command and theRepublic of Korea armed services

were all represented for this two-dayevent that recognized theachievements of a selection of theirbest and brightest.

The American Forces Spouses Club

started the days celebrations April 27

hosting a luncheon at the Dragon HillLodge. The next stop was Kyungbok Palace, where the six starservicemembers were treated likeHollywood celebrities as Koreanchildren shouted greetings, waved andcrowded around them.

The children eagerly rushed tocatch a glimpse of the Soldiers or tobe photographed for memories. All of the servicemembers responded to theiryoung admirers and seemed humbledby their innocence and affection.

Spc. Bryan Lewis, 501st MilitaryIntelligence Brigade, said Anytimethat I get time to spend with othersoldiers, especially during KATUSA-U.S. Soldier Friendship Week it justmakes the trip over to Korea so muchmore worth it. Especially being out on aday like today with all the kids makes iteven that much better.

The Hyatt Hotel in Seoul hosted the

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Airman 1st Class Johnnie Blount III, 7th Air Force, is surrounded by Korean children during the Six Star Salute tour of Kyungbok Palace.

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2 Summer safety is everyones concernSummer safety is everyones concernSummer safety is everyones concernSummer safety is everyones concernSummer safety is everyones concern

! Indecent Assault -- Subect 1 and Subject 2 went intoSubject 2s barracks room and were consuming alcoholwhen Subject 2 attempted to kiss Subject 1. Subject 1said he/she toldSubject 2 to stop and then punchedSubject 2 in the face when he/she tried to kiss him/heragain, at which time Subject 2 stopped and walked away.April 26, Criminal Investigation Division coordinated withSubject 2s unit commander and briefed him on allaspects of this investigation. Unit commander statedSubject 2 did not commit the offense of indecent assaultas no physical contact was made with Subject 1. The

commander stated the offense of simple assault did notoccur as Subject 1 struck Subject 2 in self defense andto prevent any criminal acts from occurring. Theallegation of underage consumption of alcohol wasreferred to the unit commander for action by CID.

MP Blo t t e rThe fo l lowing en t r i e s were

excerpted from the military policeb lo t t e r s . These en t r i e s may beincomplete and do not imply the guilt or innocence of any person.

Investigation continues by CID.! Assault Consummated by Battery -- Subject 1 andSubject 2 were involved in a verbal altercation whichturned physical when Subject 1 tried to punch Subject2. Subject 2 then punched Subject 1 on his/her facialarea and neck.Subjects 1 and 2 were apprehended and transported tothe Camp Casey Provost Marshals Office, where theywere administered series of Field Sobriety Tests, thatthey failed. Subjects 1 and 2 were transported to theTroop Medical Clinic, where they were administeredcommand-directed blood alcohol tests with resultspending. Subject 1 and 2 were released to their units.Saturday, Subject 1 was advised of his/her legal rights,that he/she waived, rendering a sworn statement attestingto the incident. Subject 2 was advised of his/her legal

rights, that he/she waived, rendering a sworn statement,attesting to the incident. Investigation continues by MPI.! Underage Drinking, Failure to ID -- Subject 1 wasobserved consuming an alcoholic beverage in the FriendsClub. When Subject1 was approached by Korean National

Police, in coordination with MPs, Subject 1 stated he/ she was not a servicemember and refused to producehis/her ID card. KNP searched Subject 1 and discoveredhis/her ID card revealing Subject 1 was under the legalage to consume alcohol.Subject 1 was transported to the Yongsan PMO wherehe/she was administered a series of FST that he/shefailed. Subject 1 was not advised of his/her legal rightsdue to his/her suspected level of intoxication. Subject 1was further processed and released to his/her unit. April29, Subject 1 returned to the Yongsan PMO where he/ she was advised of his/her legal rights, that he/sheinvoked, requesting a lawyer. This is a final report.! Damage to Government Property, Damage to PersonalProperty -- Subject 1 noticed a burning odor emittingfrom Bldg. 572, Rm. 212, that was secured and

unoccupied. Subject 1 notified the fire department whoresponded and contained the fire. Fire Department statedthe cause of the fire was a lit candle on a table nearother combustible items inside the room. Invest igationcontinues.

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The summer season begins in afew weeks and it is time for us tofocus our efforts on preventing hotweather related accidents, andmitigating the effects of destructive

weather.Whether we are talking aboutsummer military training orrecreational activities, the commondenominator is that we will all bespending more time outside. The 2006Summer Safety Campaign beganMonday and runs through Sept. 30.The Summer Safety CampaignMemorandum (available on the U.S.Forces Korea homepage) providesmore information about the campaignand tasks commanders to developsummer safety programs for theirunits.

The success of this campaigndepends on all of us.Leaders at every levelmust lead this campaignand ensure that their unitsummer safety program isfully developed andimplemented.

These programs mustprovide a comprehensive, proactivemeans of identifying risks andimplementing risk-mitigating

measures down to the individualservicemember level in unit training,operations and off-duty activities.Leaders will ensure that everymember is aware of and complies

with the unit summer safety program.The Summer Safety Campaignfocuses on the following areas:Leader Accountability

Command involvement is a keyfactor to a successful safety program.Commanders of units involved intraining and mission supportoperations must conduct risk assessments, set safety conditions andconduct operations and training tostandards.

Operational risk management is tobe integrated into every aspect of theunits activities. This applies to bothground and aviation operations.

Engaged leadership sets thetone for success.

Throughout the SummerSafety Campaign, our mosteffective approach will be tomitigate the risks associatedwith the off-duty activities

of our young servicemembers.We will do this through a range of

engagement strategies, including one-on-one counseling that I refer to as a

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meeting under the oak tree.Heat Injuries

The danger of heat injuries is asignificant threat to ourservicemembers and to mission

accomplishment. Training on,recognizing and preventing heatinjuries is essential.Water Activities

Alcohol use, horseplay,inexperience, lack of supervision andswimming in unauthorized areas arethe most common factors involvedin water-related incidents. Safetyawareness and swimming only inauthorized areas are the keys topreventing accidents.

Each area must distributeinformation on authorized swimmingareas.Alcohol and Substance Abuse

Leaders must be aggressive inpreventing alcohol and substanceabuse following long deployments andduring the summer season.Motor Vehicle Safety

The dangers of drinking and drivingand the hazards associated withoperating vehicles, especiallymotorcycles, must be emphasized.New arrivals and individuals travelingto CONUS are at higher risk.

Recreational ActivitiesPersonnel must be made aware of

the hazards associated with activitiessuch as bicycling, camping, hiking,skating and summer outings; and theprecautions they should take to avoidinjury.Wellness

Family separations can be stressfulfor servicemembers and their families.


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Filipino Dancers SoughtVolunteers are needed to teach Filipinocultural dances in Yongsan. Anyonewith the know-how and the time is askedto pass on their talent and skill to those

who would like to learn and showcasedances unique to the Filipino culture.Individuals are also being sought whowish to learn traditional Filipino dances.These dancers will be invited toparticipate in cultural celebrations aspart of Asian-Pacific Month in May.Anyone interested in teaching orlearning Filipino dance may contactDolly Toney by e-mail [email protected].

Korean Campaign SeasonThe season is coming for Koreanationwide campaigns and elections formayors, governors and councilmen.

Any officials seeking re-election orplanning to run for a different officemust resign their current position byMay 19 (others in the organization willserve in their place during the campaignseason). Officials will campaign for twoweeks and Voting Day is May 31.

Taxi Prices IncreaseRising fuel expenses combines with thestrength of the Korean won is forcingthe Army and Air Force ExchangeService to adjust its taxi cab fares inKorea.The fare adjustment wil not impactcalculated distance and time, which willremain at 30-cents-per-unit increments.The only modification daytime riderswill notice will be a change to the initialcharge -- $2.30 as of Monday. Inaddition, AAFES taxis are adopting theindustry standard throughout Korea of applying a 20 percent late nightpremium for services between midnightand 4 a.m.No one likes price increases, butmarket forces dictated that AAFES hadto adjust rates to ensure our troops inKorea and their families receivedependable and safe transportationsupport, said AAFES PacificCommander, Col. Michelle Gardner-Ince. Considering AAFES taxi fares arereceived in U.S. dollars, thecombination of a strong won andincreased fuel costs made the increaseunavoidable.

AAFES Haircut Pricesto Increase June 1

Customers will pay a little more for ahaircut at AAFES facilities in Koreabeginning June 1, when the price willincrease 35 cents to $7.60.In an effort to lessen customer impactof an increase, AAFES officials raisedthe price in two steps. The firstincrease came in April, when pricesrose 50 cents.Prior to this effort, the last priceincrease took effect June 1, 2004.Since Korean barber shops are off limits to military personnel, AAFESuses the average price of a haircutfrom 10 CONUS Market BasketSurveyed locations less 30 percentto establish the haircut price atAAFES Korea barber shops. SeeCommunicationCommunicationCommunicationCommunicationCommunication, Page 4

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Lt. Col. Roscoe Van Camp, 8th Medical Operations Squadron, together with other medical personnel, helps to treat a victim of a simulated vehicle-borne improvised explosive device during an emergency management exercise, or EME, Tuesday. The EME was conducted as part of the 8th Fighter Wings 2006 unit compliance inspection.

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The Communications Platoon of Headquarters andHeadquarters Battery, 1-43 Air Defense Artillery Battalioncertified its third Communications Relay Group crew thisyear April 14.

This is a major accomplishment, said Staff Sgt. JamieSkinner, NCOIC of training. This has never beenaccomplished before in Korea. The platoon is now workingon certifying a fourth crew.

The mission of the Communications Platoon is to support1-43 ADA Battalions ability to communicate with its Battery

Fire Units in order to maintain command and control.The platoon uses four main pieces of equipment toaccomplish the mission. The Communications Relay Group isa communications van that controls all of thecommunications equipment. The Antenna Mast Groupconsists of four antennas used to put in four communicationsshots with adjacent fire units and higher echelons. The final

Communications platoon sets certification standard By Sgt. Tony Williams1-43 Air Defense Artillery Battalion

piece of equipment is two generators which power the CRGand AMG.

The CRG is an essential communication system for thebattalion, since mountainous terrain in Korea can limitcommunications due to problems with line of site. The CRGcan be emplaced to relay information around largecommunication obstacles, such as hills and mountains.Without the CRG, the fire units would have a much hardertime identifying enemy and friendly aircraft.

Crews are evaluated in three main areas. First, the crew isassessed on the equipment maintenance. All equipment shouldbe in proper working order and any faults or problems with

the equipment should be annotated with a corrective action.We worked long hours making sure our equipment wasprepared for the evaluation, said Pfc. Keith George, CrewTwo team member. You dont want to fail your evaluationbecause youre missing a few screws or bolts.

After maintenance, the crew is evaluated on how well theycan emplace the four pieces of equipment. The crew mustfollow a procedural checklist to safely emplace the equipmentand open an operational communication link with a firing unit.This phase must be accomplished within 45 minutes.

Finally, the crew is evaluated on how well they can reversethe cycle by breaking down the equipment and being ready tomove to their newly assigned location. Again this must beaccomplished in 45 minutes.

We went over the crew drills so many times that I lostcount said Pfc. Michael Nelson, Crew Three team member,but the confidence gained by passing our evaluation wasworth all the work.

All three CRG crews qualified on their first evaluation.Crew Two accomplished a perfect score of 100 percent.Crew Two was the best CRG crew I have ever seen in 27years, said Chief Warrant Officer Phillip Puckett, 1-43 ADA

Chief Warrant Officer Phillip Puckett, 1-43 Air Defense Artillery Battalion senior evaluator, briefs a Communication Relay Group crew on a job well done during certification training April 14.

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Over the next several months,personnel will receive an e-mail directingthem to a website. Logon to the websitewill require the individual CAC, standardusername and password, and the PIN.This site will ensure Active Directory hasthe proper user identity from your CAC.

Once completed, an email is sentstating that the verification is completeand the individual CAC is correctlyconfigured and ready for CCL.

In order to facilitate this transition toCCL, all personnel are asked to preparetheir CAC prior its implementation.

To prepare for the transition,individuals should:

! Know your PIN! Validate the three certificates on yourCAC (identity, signature and encryption).! Ensure you have the proper emailaccount bound to your CAC.a. Army Knowledge Online for DAcivilians and soldiers.b. Official Korea e-mail of AKO(sponsored account) for all otherauthorized CAC users.c. Publish your certificates to the GlobalAddress List.! Register your CAC with AKO andthe Defense Online Portal (https:/

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Leaders must be able to recognize thewarning signs of suicide and domesticviolence and know whereto get help whenneeded.

The time to start preparing for summeris now. We can make a difference. Wemust do everything we can to preventinjury and loss of life, and to ensure ourservicemembers, civilians, contractorsand family members are protected as weexecute our mission here in Korea withexcellence.

There is no greater priority than thesafety of the people with whom we areprivileged to serve. My greatest desire is

for us all to serve in this wonderfulcountry of Korea safety, with no loss of life.

Together and by aggressively executingour individual and leader responsibilities,we can all return to the United States alive,having done our best to assure peace andstability in this wonderful area of theworld.

We Go Together!

General, U.S. ArmyCommander

Bn. senior evaluator. All threecrews were on top of their game.

It took about two weeks of constant training for each crew tomake this accomplishment. I amextremely proud of what my

Sgt. Ricardo Adderly, 1-43 Air Defense Artillery Battalion, (left) monitors an Antenna Mast Group

as the crew works to raise the antenna.Soldiers have accomplished, saidCapt. Neil Myers, HHB, 1-43 ADAcommander. Their hard work haspaid off and has improved theBattalions overall operationalreadiness.

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events main banquet the evening of April 27. Everyone was wearing theirfinest dress uniform they were joinedby a list of distinguished guestsincluding the U.S. Ambassador toKorea Alexander Vershbow and U.S.

Forces Korea Commander Gen. B.B.Bell. The nights keynote speakerwas the Honorable Ban Ki-Moon theMinister of Foreign Affairs and Tradeof the Republic of Korea.

The 80 honorees were presentedwith medals during the course of theevenings banquet. When interviewedtheir gratitude was evident.

Being honored like that doesnthappen very often, said Pfc. StephenParvin, a participant from 2ndInfantry Division.

While some relished in theevenings events, others turned theirexpectations to what lay ahead.

Sgt. Sung W. Choi, Headquarters,Marine Forces Korea, said Todaysgreat, but what I am actually lookingforward to tomorrow is the BlueHouse which Ive never been too

After breakfast April 28, visitingthe presidential residence, or Blue

House, was one of the main eventsfor the honorees. The day alsoincluded a luncheon hosted by themayor of Seoul at Sejong CulturalCenter and a tour of the WarMemorial.

The Korean Blue House, to seeit, is quite breathtaking andabsolutely beautiful, said Sgt.Dustin Jorrick, 18th MedicalCommand. He also commented thatthe War Memorial def initely had aspecial effect on his heart. To me,it showed that Korea is not just anally, he added.

For the Korean participants, theday held special significance. Sgt.Kim Young-Hwan, Republic of KoreaArmy, said As a Korean soldier, Ihave to spend two years at military but because of this event, I feel that Ihave gained. I obtained somethingspecial during my military duty.

It was a great honor for me toattend the Six Star Salute, and I willnever forget for the rest of my life,added Eric Invierno, Armed Forces of the Philippines and United NationsCommand.


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Soldier Friendship Weeks celebrationand competition came to a close April27 with the awarding of more than 20trophies and other awards. Thecelebration included the finest of finearts as well as martial arts. Thecompetition included everything fromtug-of-war to soccer.

Its been a wonderful week of camaraderie and sportsmanship.Today we recognize the best of thebest by awarding trophies, but thisweek is about more than that, saidMaj. Gen. George Higgins, 2ndInfantry Division commander. It isabout friendship ... among Soldiersand between the people of our twogreat nations.

Koreas civilians, military and, of course, the KATUSA Soldiers havebeen Americas friends and allies for55 years. An estimated 250,000KATUSAs have served with the 2ndInfantry Division since the programbegan in 1950.

We are very proud of ourKATUSAs, and I am so very pleased

to welcome the families of ourKATUSA Soldiers here today,Higgins said. We genuinely do notknow what we would do without ourKATUSA Soldiers. On behalf of all thecommanders in the division, Icongratulate all of you on yourdedication and thank you for youroutstanding service.

After his remarks, Higginsintroduced Lt. Col. Kim Sung joong,commander of the KATUSA Soldiers.

Thank you for attending thisevent and enhancing our morale,Kim said. This event is a symbol of our alliance, and it helps the KATUSASoldier and the American Soldierunderstand each other.

Since its creation, there have been250,000 KATUSAs served in duty totheir country and to preservefreedom. The United States Forces inKorea have been a pillar of democracy and freedom to ourcountry and the very reason forKoreas success today. We give ourdeepest thanks to the United StatesForces Korea Soldiers for generatingfreedom and democracy.

The 2nd Infantry Division Bandstarted things off with marches byJohn Phillip Sousa followed by thepresentation of the colors.

A very exciting display of martialarts technique followed with aspectacular show of precision. The9th Army Special Forces Martial ArtsTeam literally busted bricks with theirheads and every other part of theirbodies. Not only were they precise,but they performed with the precisionof a Barnum and Bailey high-flyingact, including jumping throughflaming hoops.

So much precision was followedwith a great showing of pure artistry indance. Dancers performed everythingfrom the famed dragon dances to

dances depicting women working inand around streams. Although nomention was made as to the subject of these dances, most could beunderstood by watching the action.One dance featured a sonah (a shortdouble reed conical wind instrument)soloist that reminded one of DizzyGillespies best nights in Tunisia.

The relay race was the firstsporting event featured April 27 andthe Fires Brigade ran away with firstplace by taking a very long lead fromthe sound of the starting gun. Thirdplace went to the Special TroopsBattalion and runner up went to theHeavy Brigade Combat Team.

The one competition that took nounderstanding to watch was theKimajun competition; it reminds oneof games kids play in the swimmingpool. Three players line up with themiddle player supporting a fourthplayer on his shoulders. The object isfor the fourth player to pull the otherteams down.

First place went to AlphaBattery,HBCT, runner up went to Bravo Btry.,HBCT and third place went to 304thSignal Battalion.

The soccer championship was agame that had loads of great actionand unusual plays. First place went tothe Fires Brigade, runner up was STBand third place went to HBCT. Overallchampion this year was Fires Brigadewith 23 points.

A Sonah musician plays a solo with the drums and gongs that sounded like Dizzy Gillespies best night in Tunisia.

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This sprinter finishes far ahead of the competition to bring the win home to the Fires Brigade in the relay race.

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All games were hotly contested during KATUSA-U.S. Soldier Friendship Week, but the soccer game was perhaps the most evenly played and the favorite among spectators.


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Team Alpha and Team Bravo of Heavy Brigade Combat Team play for the championship of Kimajun during KATUSA-U.S. Soldier Friendship Week.

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CAMP CASEY Soldiers from Camp Casey met withrepresentatives of the Army and Air Force Exchange ServiceApril 20 to discuss problems with the merchandise offeredto female Soldiers at the newly formed Soldiers AdvisoryCouncil focus group.

The main complaint was casual street clothing offered byAAFES does not fit the American female Soldier, and it doesnot meet the Warrior Standards.

You say you serve diverse cultural backgrounds, but allthe Soldiers see in your stores is clothing thats only suitablefor the Asian female, why is that? asked Master Sgt. JamesSibley.

Pak Yong min, Camp Casey AAFES retail manager,explained the ordering process does not easily accommodatesudden changes. From the selection of the products to displayon the floors of the stores takes a minimum of 300 days.

The first step in the process is for buyers and stores toanalyze the previous seasons sales, adjust them for markettrends and customer feedback, then lock in commitmentsfor the upcoming season, Pak said. It is a team effort. Ourheadquarters staff values the individual store input theyreceive worldwide. Many stores hold meetings with customergroups, and we are taking a survey now.

Does that mean that women warriors will have to wait300 days to see clothing that will fit them in AAFES stores?Sibley asked.

Not exactly, Pak said. We can order bigger sizes, andhave them in the stores in about 60 days.

Another question I have heard from many Soldiersconcerns black marketing, Sibley said. Lt. Col. TerryHodges and I watched a woman load a shopping basket upwith cosmetics, virtually cleaning the cosmetic shelf off.

The ROK 9th SSB Martial Arts Team brought cheers from the crowd with their flaming hoop jump.This team demonstrated defense techniques with firearms as well as knives and swords. Korean folk dance teams warmed up the crowd before the sporting events.

Soldiers Advisory Councilmeets with AAFESBy Jim CunninghamArea I Public Affairs

Eighteen Soldiers from Area I Headquarters and Headquarters Company delivered cases of cereal, sorted candy and boxes of goodies April 27 to 57 children, ages 6 to 18, at Kwangmyong Orphanage. Sgt.1st Class Sabrina Wilson and Staff Sgt. Jon Higgins Jr. help pass out the goodies to the orphans.

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She then went to the register to buy all of it, but no oneasked any questions of the woman or had any problemswith her buying all the cosmetics. No one stopped her. Thatleft no cosmetics on the shelf for the female Soldiers. I knowthat one lady could not use all those cosmetics in a lifetime.What is being done about that?

We can limit the amount any one person can buy at asingle purchase, Pak said. We can train the checkers tostop people from making these kinds of purchases.

Another thing I witnessed is a dependant buying 18 gallonsof table wine in one purchase, Sibley said. What is beingdone in this regard?

Again, we can put a stop to these kinds of purchases bytraining the checkers to refuse to check them out, Pak said.

New transportationCosts in Effect

Transportation costs from CampCasey Gate One to New Town,Dongducheon are as follows: AAFEStaxi - $3.50 to $5; local taxi - 3,500 to5,000 won; local bus, 800 to 1,400 won.From Camp Casey Gate One to 2ndMarket Dongducheon: AAFES taxi,$2.50 to $3; local taxi, 2,000 to 3,000won; local bus, 800 to 1,400 won. Taxicosts from Gate One, Camp Casey to2nd Market Dongducheon will be $1to $2 less than those for New Town.There are two types of local bus:economy class without seats orbusiness class with seats. Riders areadvised to check with the driver if itsthe right bus to go to New Town or2nd Market, Central Market - Jungangsijang in Korean, to ensure they haveselected the right bus.

CRC Physical FitnessCenter Closes

The Camp Red Cloud Physical FitnessCenter will be closed from May 17 to 21for the Courageous Channel exercise.

BOSS Seeking NewFrontiers

There will be a Korea Region OfficeBOSS Fashion Bash, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.May 12 at Yongsan Moyer Theatre.Prizes will be awarded to top twowinners in four categories: Casual/ Sports, Business, Formal andPersonality. Registration deadline istoday. POC is CAC/BOSS. Compete or

just attend and enjoy the professionalmodel training and the 8th Army BandStyle Ensemble. There will be deejayentertainment after the party for thecompetitors.

Warrior Sporting EventsThe Warrior Invitational BoxingCompetition will be held at the CRCFitness Center Saturday. It is open toactive-duty military personnelstationed on USFK installations. Theweigh-ins and medical exams will be10 to 11:30 a.m. The competition willbegin at 6 p.m. For information, callWarrior Sports at 732-6276/6927.The Casey and Red Cloud EnclaveGolf Qualifications will be held May20 at the Casey and CRC golf courses.It is open to active-duty militarypersonnel stationed in WarriorCountry/Area I. The top eight playersin the mens open and mens seniors,and top four players in the womensdivisions from each of the enclavesqualification tournaments will advanceto the Warrior Division ChampionshipMay 29 and 30. For information, callCasey Enclave Sports at 730-2322 andCRC Enclave Sports, 732-7757.

Quartermaster LaundryClosed

The quartermaster laundry will be closedtoday for Buddhas Birthday andChildrens Day. They will open Saturdayfor the piece rate items and Monday fororganizational items. For information,call 736-4397.

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CHULMAE RANGE As thesunlight shimmered across the Yellow Seaa Chulmae Range March 27, Echo Battery,1st Battalion, 43rd Air Defense ArtilleryRegiment, and 35th ADA Brigade, had onemajor objective for their five-day stay: todestroy targets.

Echo, an Avenger battery stationed atCamp Casey, traveled to Chulmae in anine-hour convoy to qualify with the .50-caliber machine guns and Stinger missileweapon system, firing at targets in thewater and in the air from right off thebeach.

Twenty-four Avenger teamscompeted in a contest among Echo 1-43called the Top Gun, said Staff Sgt.Jason Denen, chief of team Echo-44.

Teams consist of a team chief and agunner who communicate with each

other when finding targets, Denen said.First an aerial target must be acquired

by using the optical sight assembly beforethe gunner fires a stinger missile, he said.Its a team effort to visually identifyground targets, planes and unmannedaerial vehicles.

The Top Gun competition kicked off with the judgement of avenger crew drills,an Army Physical Fitness Test, and anAvenger Gunner Skills Test one week prior to the qualification at Chulmae.

The battery commander and firstsergeant also evaluated teams on visualaircraft recognition and generalknowledge, Denen said.

The top 12 teams who scored the mostpoints at each event got to fire a liveStinger missile at the range qualifiedtarget.

Were preparing for air defense in atime of war. We must stay proficient in

PHOTOS BYPVT. DUSTINROBERTS

Soldiers from Echo Battery, 1/43 ADA Regiment, fire a Stinger missile from an Avenger at an aerial target flying over the Yellow Sea at Chulmae Range. The battery qualifies every six months.

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our skills and thats why we are here,said Pfc. Chris Knight, gunner of teamEcho-44.

The battery qualifies at Chulmaeevery six months in order to stay sharpand mission ready, Knight said.

We are quick and proficient and knowexactly what we are doing, he said.Wed be able to fight tonight.

The competition was very close andwent down to the wire, but Team Echo-44 pulled off the victory.

The team received two tomahawk hatchets that served as trophies and earnedtheir respected bragging rights as theUnits Top Gun.

Firing the Stinger was the best partof the qualification, Denen said. Yourehappy after its over because the hardwork pays off.

Pfc. Kevin Riley of Echo Battery, 1/43 Air Defense Artillery Regiment, loads .50-caliber ammo into an Avengers 250-round ammo can. The 12 teams that scored the most points in each event went on to fire a live Stinger missile at the range qualified target.E-mail dustin [email protected]

ArArArArArea I charea I charea I charea I charea I char ts coursets coursets coursets coursets coursefor imprfor imprfor imprfor imprfor improved safetyoved safetyoved safetyoved safetyoved safetyBy Margaret Banish-DonaldsonArea I Public Affairs

CAMP RED CLOUD Warrior Country officialswant Area I drivers to use common sense and not fallvictim to accidents during the 101 Critical Days of Summer.

These 101 days fall between Memorial Day andLabor Day, and it is a period when the Army sees arise in duty and off-duty vehicle accidents and injuriescaused by increased activity and risk taking.

We seem to take for granted if you have all thesecars on the Korean roads and all this traffic, you aregoing to have a certain number of accidents, saidBrian Tarrance, Area I safety manager at the AccidentReview Board meeting. Until you break through thatmindset, it alters the way you face the problem.

The safety campaign aims at drawing attention tosafety awareness and risk management, especially onthe road. Challenges include congested highways,aggressive driving, speeding, narrow roadways,reduced visibility, environmental conditions, humanerror and mechanical issues.

For these reasons, Tarrance and Pak Se hwan,safety surveyor, recently conducted traffic surveyson camps Casey, Stanley and Red Cloud.

The purpose of the surveys is to provide the

community with responsive, proactive public safetyservices.

Surveys count the number of vehicles and use thatfigure to determine an average daily traffic or the

average annual daily traffic. The Safety Office looksat the road conditions, construction in the area,pedestrian and auto traffic to include; motorcycle,bicycle and scooter traffic. Also, they survey trafficactivity in the bus stations and taxi stands.

If necessary, mitigations are implemented to reduceor eliminate accidents. The following mitigations willbe implemented in Area I: establishing newcrosswalks; repaint existing cross walks; and addtraffic lights, signs and speed bumps.

We need to eliminate these potential risks andaccidents of our personnel, said Col. Forrest Newton,Area I commander. As leaders we need to establishrules and processes to make it as safe as possible forour workers before we put our personnel and vehicleson the road.

To ensure safe driving procedures, leaders and

directors will be required to take the accidentavoidance, commanders safety and additional dutysafety officers and supervisors safety online coursesat http://www.army.mil.

However, training and knowledge are not enough,we must take action, Newton said. It all comesdown to the basic roles and responsibilities of beinggood leaders.


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Pak Se hwan, safety surveyor, and Brian Tarrance, Area I safety manager,conduct traffic surveys on camps Casey, Stanley and Red Cloud.


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YONGSAN GARRISON Area IIhosted its 30th KATUSA-U.S. Soldier

Friendship Week April 24-28 tostrengthen the Korea-U.S. alliance andto celebrate its accomplishments.

More than 10 Army organizationsparticipated in the festival by competingin sporting events and experiencingdifferent aspects of Korean culture.

The friendship week started Mondaywith field trips for each Area II unit.Destinations included amusement parks,mountains, a traditional folk village andthe Korean War Memorial Museum.

This is a great time of year for bothU.S. and KATUSA Soldiers to gettogether and have fun, said Sgt. AndrewMayer, 168th Medical Battalion. People

Area II KArea II KArea II KArea II KArea II KAAAAATUSATUSATUSATUSATUSA, U.S. Soldiers celebrate, U.S. Soldiers celebrate, U.S. Soldiers celebrate, U.S. Soldiers celebrate, U.S. Soldiers celebratepersonal alliance with friendship weekpersonal alliance with friendship weekpersonal alliance with friendship weekpersonal alliance with friendship weekpersonal alliance with friendship week

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Eighth Military Police Brigade Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army and U.S. Soldiers beat their way to victory in an April 25 talent show at Balboni Theater.

By Pfc. Lee Yang-wonArea II Public Affairs

can make friendships that will lastbeyond the military service.

Tuesday, eight Area II units showedoff their expertise at a talent show in

front of more than 500 communitymembers at Balboni Theater. Theperformances featured songs, dances,drama and a traditional percussion show.

We practiced with the KATUSASoldiers every day after work, said Pvt.Rooks Bryant, 8th Military PoliceBrigade. I think it was great to gettogether and I definitely loved it.

The 8th MP Bde. earned first placewith their traditional Korean percussionshow.

Area II leaders officially kicked off the week with a Lombardo Fieldceremony April 26. Area II CommanderCol. Ron Stephen and Republic of Korea

Commander Col. Lee Yong-il gaveopening remarks to promote mutualunderstanding between KATUSA andU.S. Soldiers.

The KATUSA Soldiers teach usabout their culture, Stephens said. Weteach them about ours. Our culturalexchange is a key ingredient to oursuccess.

Following the ceremony, top Koreanpop singers performed for the crowdsat Collier Field House.

It was a great experience to actuallysee famous singers right in front of you,said Pfc. Lee Sang-jun, Area II SupportActivity. I think it was an opportunityto let U.S. Soldiers know what kind of music we have in Korea.

Players from the 501st Corps Support Group and 2nd Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment,compete in flag football April 27.

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Sgt. Chadrick George (right) and Pvt. Ryan Marsh wrestle Korean style April 28.

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KATUSA: This was my first friendship week

Korean group As One performs April 27 at Collier Field House.

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Savannah Patterson(right), plays a Korean traditional game with Christina Owen April 27.

PFC. LEE YANG-WON

YONGSAN GARRISON Nearly 1,000 Area II KoreanAugmentation to the U.S. ArmySoldiers celebrated the April 24-28friendship week, but for some itwas the first time they participated.

Many events like the talentshow and various athletic

competitions demonstrated thetrue meaning of the slogan, wego together, said Cpl. Kim Sung-yong, 18th Medical Command.They were enough to bring U.S.and KATUSA Soldiers together asan Army of one.

By Sgt. Seo Ki-chulArea II Public Affairs

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Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army and U.S. Soldiers enjoy an event at the friendship week opening ceremony April 26 at Lombardo Field.

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By Sgt. Seo Ki-chulArea II Public AffairsVolunteers make nest for expectant mothers

YONGSAN GARRISON Volunteers made a betterenvironment for expectant mothers at the Family Care CenterMarch 24 - April 23.

The renovation project involved Soldiers, civilians andfamilies from different groups, including Area II SupportActivity, 602nd Aviation Support Battalion, Girl Scouts, BoyScouts, Navy Spouses Club and many private organizationsand demonstrated strong community relations with a monthof hard work.

The Family Care Center is primarily for 38-week pregnantwomen from Areas I, III and IV, said Chief of Family SupportDivision Brenda McCall. The 121st General Hospital is the

only American hospital in Korea, and they dont have enoughtime to come over to the hospital from their area when theystart going into labor.

The facility provides expectant mothers and families witheight bedrooms, kitchens and laundry rooms in two Yongsanbuildings free of charge. It helps them stay close to the hospitalwith familiar surroundings.

McCall said she recognized the need to refurbish all theFamily Care Center rooms right after they took over thefunction in March.

After we got the flyer about the ACS looking fororganizations that could adopt a room, we decided to join theevent, said Staff Sgt. Charlotte Ford-Cunningham, Area IISupport Activity. Each group took care of one room, but wecould adopt two rooms thanks to large contributions from

many sponsors.Volunteers decorated the rooms by painting walls, andadding bedding, pictures, curtains, night stands and ornamentalpieces. Some groups made floral decorations, a seating areaand purchased new household appliances.

Ford-Cunningham said her unit installed DVD players foreach room.

There were televisions with only basic channels, she said.It may provide more recreation and help them to feel more

comfortable before they deliver a baby.Yongsan ACS held a competition to see which organization

could make the best room for expectant mothers.The 602nd Avn. Bn. from Camp Humphreys took first

place. The Navy Spouses and Alpha Kappa Alpha followedwith second and third place. McCall presented a certificateof appreciation to each group for their commitment andawarded trophies to the three winners at an April 28ceremony.

Relocation Program Manager Gina Mariano said the roomslook much cleaner and cozier, and even more like a hotel.

The criteria for judges were comfort, originality andcreativity, Mariano said. One expectant mother said she

thought the Family Care Center was not a good place tostay. But when I showed some photos of the remodeledrooms, she liked it and wanted to stay.

Sgt. Suzanne Samson, 602nd Avn. Bn., said she had agood time volunteering with her colleagues, and added it is awonderful and necessary service for all.

Many volunteers put in a lot of hours and demonstrated

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Rabbi David E. Lapp tells an Area II crowd about the events that led to the holocaust.


501st Military Intelligence Brigade hosts observance

YONGSAN GARRISON Oneby one Area II community memberswalked to the front of thecongregation to dramatically assumetheatrical roles as holocaust victims.

I am said each participant, asthey wove the real-life details of peoplecaught up in the darkest days of NaziGermanys final solution.

Slowly, a tapestry of history filledthe minds of about 100 people whocame to the 2006 Days of Remembrance observation at theSouth Post Chapel April 25.

The event was sponsored by the501st Military Intelligence Brigade.

This was very solemn for me,said participant Staff Sgt. Martin Liu.

Liu was one of sevenservicemembers to light candles forthe victims. He said in his nearly 20years of Army service, he has neverplayed a role in an observanceceremony like this, until now.

It was really an eye opener forme, he said. You learn about whathappened in school or by readingdocuments, but this made me realizehow terrible it was.

Above: Eighth U.S.Army Band member Sgt. Charles Gunter performs during the April 25 event.

Rabbi David E. Lapp, a retired

Army chaplain, came to Korea tospeak at the ceremony.

Born in Vienna, Austria, in 1931,Lapp was witness to the beginningsof the holocaust. He said his fatherwas forced to work in a Nazi laborcamp until miraculously they wereallowed to leave Europe in 1940.

He said the memories are vivid.In his t ime as a Jewish Army

chaplain, Lapp served in Germany. Hesaid someone once told him, wemust forgive, but never forget.

More than six million Jews perished

in what became known as theholocaust during World War II.Millions of gypsies, homosexuals,Poles, Ukrainians and Russians alsofell victim to genocide inside deathcamps across Nazi-controlledWestern Europe during the war.

Lapp told the crowd about theevents that led to the rise of the ThirdReich in Germany.

We must learn from history, he said.

Pfc. Lee Ji-hun (right) and Seo Ho-suk, both from Area II Support Activity, paint a wall in Family Care Center March 24.

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Evacuation ExerciseA noncombatant evacuation exercisewill be conducted May 18-20 at CollierField House. All U.S. Forces Korea-affiliated noncombatants in Area II arerequired to process. The field house willbe open 24 hours each day beginning 6p.m. May 18 and remain open until 6 p.m.May 20. NEO packets should beupdated. Noncombatants from HannamVillage, Camp Market and K-16 Air Baseshould also report to Collier Field House.Other than those specifically selectedfor rehearsal processing, nobodyshould arrive earlier than 6 p.m. May 18for processing. For information, contactyour unit NEO warden.

Ethnic ObservanceAn Asian Pacific Heritage observancewill be held 11:30 a.m. Saturday at MoyerCAC and Main Post Club parking lots.

There will be traditional dancing, foodsampling, educational information,games and a Filipino Band. Tae kwondo, aikido and other martial artsdemonstrations will also be presented.For information, call 738-5254.

Recognition CelebrationArt, poetry, photos and paintings bymilitary spouses are sought for a SpouseRecognition Celebration that will be held3- 4:30 p.m. Monday at the CommunityService Building. Prizes will be awardedfor the best artwork. For informat ion,call 738-7510.

FRG Training

Family Readiness Group training forcommanders and leaders will be held 10a.m. noon Thursday at the CommunityService Building, room 118. Forinformation, call 738-7510.

Spouse RecognitionArt, poetry, photos and paintings bymilitary spouses are sought for a SpouseRecognition Celebration that will be held3-4:30 p.m. Monday at the CommunityService Building. Prizes will be awardedfor the best artwork. For information, call738-7510.

Job FairPre-register now for a job fair 10 a.m.-3p.m. May 19 at the Embassy Club and

May 20 at the Main Post Club. Advisorsfrom the Army Career and AlumniProgram and the ACS EmploymentReadiness Program will presentinformation to prepare participants foremployment anywhere. Other Area IIorganizations will also participate. Forinformation, call 738-7334 or 8977 orregister online atwww.morejobsfairs.com.

Seoul SingersThe Seoul Singers, a group of military,embassy and Korean singers, willpresent their international chorus debutconcert Captain Noah and his FloatingZoo 6:30 p.m. May 20 at the South Post

Chapel. Admission is free. Selectionsinclude classical and folk music. Forinformation, call 02-794-8343.

Area II Web siteFor up-to-date news and information,visit the Area II Web site at http:// area2.korea.army.mil.

Left: Event participant Staff Sgt. Martin Liu speaks during a c a n d l e - l i g h t i n g ceremony.


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YONGSAN GARRISON For Robin Hood andhis band of merry sandwiches, April 10 was a day of reckoning. It marked the day the Sheriff of Nottingham, better known as Army and Air ForceExchange Area Manager Paul Stenseth, decided toclose the legendary eatery here.

But AAFES officials had a quick transition in mindfor a sandwich-starved community.

We are pleased to announce a new Subwaysandwich shop at the Yongsan Town House, Stensethsaid. Town House joins two other Area II locationswith a Subway.

K-16 Air Base, Dragon Hill Lodge and Town Housenow offer the famous Subway sandwich shop.

Robin Hood, a proprietary AAFES brand, has ahistory of more than 20 years, but worldwide, AAFESis making the switch to Subway.

There are a lot of really pleased customers,Stenseth said. Its a name brand that young Soldiersand airmen grew up with.

Stenseth said Subway has a dedicated system withpromotions, marketing and a larger menu.

The sandwich shop offers six flavors of freshlybaked bread, options for toasting and a wider varietyof sandwich toppings.

They offer more to the customer, he said. Whatwe have now is a system.

The fresh face to the Yongsan food business has

Subway opens its doors at a new stop: Town House

By David McNally

Area II Public Affairs

Yongsan diners find familiareatery, more choice at food court

SeeSubwaySubwaySubwaySubwaySubway, Page 12Customer Matt Bergmann tells Subway chef Pae Su-man how he wants his sandwich prepared .

Exchange officials said they are investing in name brand restaurants to better serve customers.

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Left: The shop offers a wide variety of menu items.

Above: Subway Manager Kim Mi-chi takes an order during a busy lunchtime.


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Thursday, a cultural festival introducedtraditional costumes, food and games tothe Soldiers and community members.

This is the first time putting on theempress dress, said Sgt. Nicolas Wass,8th U.S. Army Band. The colors are reallybeautiful.

Soldiers got a taste of different kimchi,Korean rice cakes, tea, sweets and alsoplayed traditional games.

For Korean and U.S. Soldiers the week

is over, but the friendships may last alifetime.

I had a great time with U.S. Soldiersduring the friendship week, said Cpl. KimTae-young, 8th MP Bde. Now, I think we have a better understanding of eachothers culture.

(Editors note: See a slideshow of theweek at http://area2.korea.army.mil)

already met with success. Stenseth saidthat success is measured in repeatcustomers.

Name brand is what they are lookingfor, he said. Weve found that thischangeover has been very successful.

Area II AAFES invested $96,000 inSubway equipment and construction, toinclude a kitchen in the back.

This does not include cost relatedto franchise fees and other approvalcost associated with franchiseapproval, said AAFES Engineer RussContractor.

The total project to add a ManchuWok eatery and a Subway sandwich

Kim entered the KATUSA program inMay 2005. The Incheon native found the

week of activites full of meaning.The most enjoyable time was at the

entertainment show, he said. It was themost fantastic concert Ive ever seen inmy life.

Kim said he could see Soldiers and alsomany civilians, families and kids shoutingand dancing at the April 27 Collier FieldHouse concert.

We had some U.S. Soldiers who hadto stay at work through the week, Kim


said. I hope to see more AmericanSoldiers coming to have fun with their

KATUSA comrades next year.Kim said sometimes KATUSA and U.S.

Soldiers experience many culturaldifferences while working together.

I think the KATUSA U.S. friendshipweek is absolutely important because itgives us a chance to overcome those kindsof cultural barriers and to build up theeverlasting friendship, Kim said.

shop cost AAFES more than $325,000.Stenseth said Manchu Wok is also a

successful brand customers recognizefrom back home.

The key to the whole thing is thestrong name, he said. Were bringingcustomers the names they grew up withand they know.

Stenseth said some of theserestaurants are available in Seoul, butoften with a steep increase in price.

What were doing is bringing themto an overseas environment in anaffordable manner, he said.

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the Army value of selfless service,Samson said. Soldiers from my unit

named the room, Serenity. Samson saidshe hopes couples can spend some quiettime with each other away from dailydistractions for the birth of their child.

Ford-Cunningham said she didnt careabout winning or losing even though her

unit didnt place in the competition.The contest is just a byproduct, she

said. Our thinking is the rooms need tobe fixed up for people that are coming in.We are winners just because we were ableto help them.

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Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army Soldier Cpl. Kim Sung-yong, smiles while presenting Korean singer Yi Chae with a medal of appreciation at an April 27 performance .

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By 1st Lt. Michael EvansYongsan Legal Office

Consequences of Drug Use

What you dont know about drugs can kill youWhat you dont know about drugs can kill youWhat you dont know about drugs can kill youWhat you dont know about drugs can kill youWhat you dont know about drugs can kill you

More than 34.2 million Americans 12 andolder have tried cocaine at least once; amedian of 30.1 percent of adult male

arrestees and 35.3 percent of female arresteestested positive for cocaine, and 90 percent of methamphetamine users return to the drug aftertrying to quit.

You still dont think you or your child is at risk to experiment with drugs? Think again.

Parents of teens and pre-teens, as well as youngSoldiers, need to know what is out there primarilywhen PCSing back to the United States. Be vigilant.Know what your kids do and who they do it with.

They will face the challenges of drugs before toolong. If youre in denial, get out, because by thetime you have to take notice and do something, itmay be too late.

Drug use is pervasive in the United States. It is aproblem that transcends race, class and genderlines. It is in rural America as well as on the citiesstreets. The most commonly used drugs arecannabis, methamphetamine, MDMA (ecstasy), andcocaine. They are cheap and surprisingly accessibleto those of all ages. The use and abuse of thesedrugs paves the way for all types of related criminalbehavior beyond mere possession.

Drugs are a road out of the military and in toprison. In case the prospect of prison doesnt scareyou, the use of each of these drugs has dire healthconsequences including chronic diseases and, other

conditions that can all lead to death.Most drug crimes, and crimes associated with the

drug trade, are felonies. A felony is a crime that carriesa prison sentence of at least one year. Sentences maybe enhanced based on the kind of crime, thebackground of the defendant, where the crime took place (i.e. a school or a playground), the age oroccupation of the victim, whether the defendant wasarmed with a weapon, and a variety of other factors.

Any involvement in the drug business has thepotential to put you into a world that you wantnothing to do with. From the lowest levelmisdemeanor to the highest level felony, mostcriminal activity has some tie to drugs. Junkies willlie, cheat, steal, rob and destroy anything to getdrugs. Drug dealers and the gangs that back themwill intimidate, subjugate, and kill anyone that getsin the way of their business.

The aftermath, as it pertains to both victims anddefendants, is predictably tragic. Drugs ravage theuser, destroy his or her family, and often victimizeinnocents and their families. Seemingly regular kidstransform into junkies. Many families of thosedoing drugs go through an initial stage of disbelief and despair, where they fail to believe what theirgood child has become. Eventually, after theyhave been back and forth to court time after time,they resign themselves to the fact that their familymember is dead, dying, or going to prison.

The peer pressure on children and young Soldierscan be immense. If they do not have your words,encouragement, and training to rely on, they can fall

victim to this pressure. The Just Say No campaignstarted some 20 years ago. How many people have

said Yes to drugs since then? A catchy slogandoesnt replace personal responsibility; it doesnt takethe place of a parent. You cant let a 10-second soundbite be the only thing between your child and a lifetimeof addiction, crime, death, and anguish.

Parents and Soldiers, educate yourselves to whatis out there, what the risks are and what youregoing to do about it. Talk about this with your kidsor your fellow Soldiers; prepare them or yourselvesfor the situations which will inevitably presentthemselves. Drill on it like you would anything else.How did they learn to dial 911, to stay away fromstrangers, to look both ways before crossing? Youtaught them. Teach them what to do about drugs.

I cant save you; I cant save your kids. In myprofession as a civilian prosecutor, I usually come intothe equation after the damage has already been done,after the rimes have been committed, and after thebody count. Some people can be helped, some cant,but those who never start dont need to be helped.

If you, or someone you know, may have aproblem, contact one of the following. It may savea life: Alcohol Treatment Center 737-5208,Community Counseling Center 736-5187,Alcoholics Anonymous 99-316-5861, NarcoticsAnonymous-99-409-8479.

Editors Note: First Lt. Michael Evans is a StateProsecutor in Cook County (Chicago), Illinois. Heis an Army Reserve Judge Advocate Officer servingin Yongsan during the latest field exercise.


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Hannigan, Adam Campbell)The story of hopelessromantic Julia Jones, who hasfinally met the man of herdreams, the very British GrantFonckyerdoder. But beforethey can have their Big FatGreek Wedding, theyll haveto Meet the Parents, hook-upwith The Wedding Planner,and contend with Grantsfriend Andy - a spectacularlybeautiful woman who wants toput an end to her Best FriendsWedding.

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Walker, Jason Briggs)Inspired by a true story,EIGHT BELOW is an action-adventure about loyalty andthe bonds of friendship set inthe extreme wilderness ofAntarctica. The film tells thestory of three members of ascientific expedition: JerryShepard, his best friend,Cooper, and a ruggedAmerican geologist, who areforced to leave behind theirteam of beloved sled dogsdue to a sudden accident andperilous weather conditions inAntarctica.

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(Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland)Pete Garrison is the mostdecorated agent in the historyof the Secret Service - thepresidents last line ofdefense. But now, wronglysuspected of targeting thepresident for assassination,Garrison has become theServices worst nightmare.As he uses his formidableskills to try and prove hisinnocence and find the realassassin, Garrison is trackedby his equally adept formerprotge.

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(Mary Elizabeth Winstead,Ryan Merriman)When a high school studentfails to stop the fated rollercoaster ride that shepredicted would cause thedeaths of several of herfriends, she teams with aschoolmate, in a race againsttime to prevent the GrimReaper from revisiting thesurvivors of the first tragedy.

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(Antonio Banderas, RobBrown)A former professionalballroom dancer volunteers ata New York public school toteach dance. The hip-hopinstincts of his students soonclash with his ballroommethods, so he teams upwith them to create a new styleof dance. Eventually thestudents trust him and hebecomes their mentor.


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Learning to deal with loneliness while overseas By Chaplain (Col.) Jim Boelens19th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)

The young noncommissionedofficer with a promising military

career appears to be on the fasttrack to yet another well-deservedpromotion. He is competent in hisprofession, and capably balancestechnical proficiency withsignificant tactical experience. FewSoldiers are as respected within thecommand.

Unfortunately, the sergeant masksan intense loneliness beneath aprofessional demeanor. He recentlyread a magazine article that indicatedmore than 15 percent of the generalpopulation does not have a friendthey can speak with about theirpersonal problems. He feels this is adescription of his life in Korea.While he is surrounded by people atwork, he does not feel particularlyclose to anyone as a friend.

Hisfamily is inthe UnitedStates, andthisunaccompaniedtourfollowed a deployment in Iraq.Despite demonstrated competence inhis career, the sergeant is beginningto feel like a failure.

He has seven months remaining inthe Republic of Korea, and believesthe projected pace of operations willcontinue to place undue stress on

his marriage. Though he appearscalm under pressure, the sergeant isstarting to rethink his career in theArmy. His keen sense of lonelinessis starting to lead to depression.

Sadly, this fictional story is notan uncommon scenario on theKorean Peninsula. Humans are socialanimals and even the temporary lossof relationships can be a significanttrigger for loneliness anddepression. This social orientation,in the words of one counselor,makes humans aware of anabsence as a powerful presence.

For example, following a death in afamily an empty chair may representthe powerful presence of the tragicloss experienced by the family.Unaccompanied Soldiers serving in

Korea alsowill typicallyhave suchpowerfulsymbols athome andwork that

serve to remind them of the relationallosses they feel, even though thelosses may be temporary. The symbolmay be a family picture, or a missed

holiday celebration. The onset of loneliness occurs when relationshipsare missing or broken.

So what can we do to reduce

loneliness and depression, especiallywhen serving on an unaccompaniedtour? While there is no one specificsolution to this complex question, Iwant to offer three tips that canassist Soldiers and family membersthat are caught in this struggle.! Understand your need forhealthy relationships and cultivatepositive friendships.

We become lonely when werecognize a valued relationship ismissing or broken. Feelings of loneliness serve as a marker that anindividual is stressed by a profoundchange. Deployed Soldiers maysuffer from low morale and mayhave difficulty coping with a varietyof challenges if loneliness becomesa preoccupation.

Remember that social support isimportant to everybody. It is alsocritical to enjoy a certain regularityin our relationships. Every deployedSoldier must be aware that extremeloneliness may lead to relationallyshallow and self-destructivebehaviors. It is important to keepevery relationship healthy andpositive.! Maintain a proper perspective

by focusing on special milestonesfor your tour.

Soldiers that create milestones forthemselves are typically able to

divide their unaccompanied time intoemotionally manageable segments.Use your time to educate yourself,or to develop an interest or a talent.Soldiers that shift their attention toachieving specific, measurable goalsthat are meaningful to the individualtend to have a positive outlook andare better able to cope withseparation.

Conversely, Soldiers that focuson negative self-talk tend to amplifyproblems with self esteem.! Maintain regular and positivecommunications with the homefront.

We are fortunate to have a widerange of communications availableto communicate with loved ones.Soldiers, and their familymembers in the United States, willfind that scheduled routinecontacts are appreciated andimportant, and bring a positivesense of the commonplace torelationships.

Regular communications implya commitment to a relationship,and can serve to reduce anxietyrelated to separations.

Every deployed Soldier must be aware that extreme loneliness may lead to relationally shallow and self-destructive behaviors.


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CAMP HUMPHREYS --The first ArmyCombatives Level III training to be held in

Korea came to a close Friday when 29students finished a month of training at CampHumphreys that included training in boxing,kick-boxing, takedowns and weapons. These29 are now among some of the best-trainedhand-to-hand fighters on the peninsula and arequalified to train and certify instructors forLevel I.

Modern Army Combatives traces its originsto the mid-1990s and was developed first byArmy Rangers and then refined to what istaught today.

It is based on Japanese Jiu-Jitsu, BrazilianJiu-Jitsu, Russian SOMBO, wrestling and judo,combined with strikes of Muay Thai andweapons defenses. It is designed to craft themost competent fighters in the shortestpossible time in the safest possible manner.

Sgt. Albert E. Ciampa, Headquarters andHeadquarters Company, 2nd Infantry Division,is the combatives director for the division andalso teaches other units. He said they havetrained about 1,000 Soldiers in Korea so far.

Ciampa said he enjoys instructing individualfighting techniques and seeing how mastering

the techniques canimprove aSoldiers warriorethos and fighting

spirit.Soldiers leavewith improvedleadership skills,more self confidence andmore disciplinethat spreads topeers andleadership, hesaid. He added thatthey have a goal of building a web of trained people tospread thetraining.

Sgt. Maria C. Graves, Headquarters andHeadquarters Battery, 35th Air DefenseArtillery Brigade, normally works withcomputers and networking, but wanted tolearn something new.

I knew I could hold my own, she said.Standing only a little over 5 feet, Graves is thesmallest person in the class. It makes metrain a lotharder, sheexplained.

Staff Sgt.Jesse A.Johnson, G3Training, 2nd

Inf. Div., said females and smaller males aresome of the best students for Combativestraining, because they really need to learn thetechniques taught in the course to overcomeweight and height differences.

Pfc. Jerett S. Lacure, Company D, 1stBattalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, has abackground in high school wrestling and saidhe is enjoying the course. He called it tough,

Level III Combatives come to KoreaTraining the Trainers

By Susan BarkleyArea III Public Affairs

full-contact fighting, but also fun.Staff Sgt. Walter D. Camphouse, a full-time

combatives instructor at Fort Benning, Ga.,said combatives training gives the Soldieranother tool to defeat the enemy so that they[Soldiers] dont have to depend on weaponsonly.

Camphouse said the Army fields acompetitive team that competes in matchesacross the United States and said the Armyteam has a record of 300-1.

Spc. Stephen D. Green, 552nd SignalCompany, called the training intense andrigorous and that Soldiers have to be inshape.

Master Sgt. Roger D. Lewis, G3 TrainingDivision, Eighth U.S. Army, said Combativesand Ranger school have the highest physicalstandards and are the most demanding trainingcourses in the Army.

At the end of the day, every Soldier whoventured an opinion agreed that the course ischallenging, but the words heard most oftenwere increased self confidence.

Staff Sgt. Peter J.Wersted, A Company, 307thSignal Battalion, summed itup for everyone with onesimple word, Awesome!

Staff Sgt. Shane Hutchins, 1st Battalion 2nd Aviation Regiment,holds an ice pack to his head after suffering an injury during a match.

F. NEIL NEELEY

Staff Sgt. Jose Gonzalez, Company B, 602nd Aviation Support Battalion, lands a high kick to Spc. Gabriel Kenny, 52nd Ordnance Company, during combat sparring practice.

MASTERSGT. ROGER LEWIS

Sgt. 1st. Class Lyle Harris, Headquarters and Headquarters Company,2nd Infantry Division, winds up an upper cut to Spc.Stephen Green, 552nd Signal Company, during Army Combatives training.


The training is intense and rigorous and ... Soldiers have to be in shape.

Spc. Stephen D. Green552nd Signal Company

Warrant Officer Robert Brown, (left)Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, wrestles Staff Sgt. Andrew Tuner, 2nd Infantry Division, to the ground.



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Seoul SingersThe Seoul Singers, a group of military, embassy and Korean singers,will present their international chorusdebut concert Captain Noah and hisFloating Zoo 6:30 p.m. May 20, at theSouth Post Chapel.Admission is free. Selections includeclassical and folk music. For information, call 02-794-8343.

Win a Trip to the StatesParticipants may win a round-tripticket to the United States, or an LG

laptop computer, s imply byregistering in MWRs RecTrac at anysports and fitness, recreation center,arts & crafts center or automotiveskills center. The winner will bechosen on American Forces Network - Korea during the last week of June.For information on RecTrac or thedrawing, call 723-3730.

BOSS Fashion BashIts time to pull out those flashyclothes and start prepping for therunway! Better Opportunities for Single and unaccompanied Soldierswill be hosting a peninsula-wide

fashion bash. Event will take place atYongsan Garrisons Moyer Community Services Center Theater from 7-9 p.m. May 13. Prizes wil l beawarded to the top two winners inthree categories (Casual/SportsAttire, Business Attire and FormalWear), plus a Critics Choice. For information or to register, visit thelocal Morale, Welfare and Recreationoffice, or call 725-6070.

Swim Instructor SoughtA Child and Youth Services swiminstructor is being sought for theYongsan area. The job is a NF-03

position with a salary ranging form 26K-34K per year. Applicants must submitresume and NAF application DA Forms3433-1 and 3433-2. Additionally, localapplicants in Korea must complete aLocal Applicant Questionnaire.Resumes may be sent via e-mail [email protected]. For information, call 738-2311.

TMCW SubmissionsTo have an event featured in TheMorning Calm Weekly, e-mail

pert inent information [email protected] should include the basicwho, what , when and whereinformation regarding the event, andat least one point of contact name andtelephone number.Deadline for submission is close of

business the Friday prior to the datethe item is to be published. Al lsubmissions are subject to editing.For information, call 738-3355.

By Mike Mooney Area III MWR Marketing

Calling all boxers!Calling all boxers!Calling all boxers!Calling all boxers!Calling all boxers!

Area III Spring Smoker seeks fightersArea III Spring Smoker seeks fightersArea III Spring Smoker seeks fightersArea III Spring Smoker seeks fightersArea III Spring Smoker seeks fighters

CAMP HUMPHREYS Military Boxers and Boxer-

Whatabes from throughout Korea are invited to participate inthe Area III Spring Boxing Smoker, planned for CampHumphreys Friday, May 19.

If things go as usual, well have anything from 15 to 20 bouts, with the majority of them first-time boxers, said AreaIII Sports Director Jim Howell.

The Area III Boxing Smoker is open to all U.S. and Koreanmilitary personnel to include people with or without boxingexperience. Civilian employees and family members are notallowed to participate by Army regulation.

Boxers are matched based on their sex, level of experienceand weight, Howell said, and there will always be a largenumber of individuals who have never boxed before. Thatdoesnt matter. You wont be matched against a bigger, moreexperienced opponent. We will endeavor to match people asclosely as possible.

Howell pointed out that the competition is for both menand women.

Our Smokers always include a couple of womensmatches, although they dont include smoke anymore,Howell said. Also, we encourage our KATUSAs to getinvolved. We actually had two KATUSA champions in our last smoker.

Howell added that he would especially like to invite those boxers from Areas I, II and IV as well as Osan and KunsanAirbase and Chinhae Naval Base to come join us. Come onup and get a feel for the ring and the environment. Our BoxingSmokers always draw a full house of enthusiastic fans, andyour branch of service doesnt matter.

For those unfamiliar with Army boxing, Howell pointedout that safety is our number one concern.

Thats why we are careful to match fighters by size andexperience. In addition, everyone is required to wear safetygear including headgear. We provide all the equipment toinclude shorts and jerseys. Individuals need to supply their own shoes and enthusiasm.

In addition, all participants are required to pass a physicalthe morning of the smoker. Army medical personnel check

blood pressure and general health before giving the go-aheadfor participation. Medical personnel are also at ringside duringthe entire competition.

Individuals who would like to participate in the Smoker should contact the Camp Humphreys Gymnasium at 753-8810/11. Leave your name, weight and level of experience.

MIKE MOONEY

Boxers featured in past smokers have offered spectators plenty of action and entertainment.

PHOTOS BY S ENIOR AIRMEN STEPHEN COLLIER

More than 80 booths dotted the annual Kunsan City Cherry Blossom Festival offering everything from games and

souvenirs to lunches and desserts April 15. A total of 39Wolf Pack members attended this years airmen support center trip to the festival.

Above: Senior Airman Crystal Cole, 8th Medical OperationsSquadron, tries her hand at darts at one of the many game

booths located outside the Kunsan City stadium April 15 as part of the citys cherry blossom festival At Left: A Korean vendor serves up corn on the cob duringthe cherry blossom festival.

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CAMP HUMPHREYS SeventySoldiers from Headquarters andHeadquarters Company, U.S. Army AreaIII Support Activity, embarked on a busto the Demilitarized Zone in Paju for theirunit trip and Sergeants Time trainingApril 27 to see the reality of the armisticeof divided Korea and to learn somethingfrom it.

The first stop was Unification Park in Munsan-eub, Paju. The park wasopened in June 1973 and dedicated to10 fallen heroes of the Korean War and18 reporters who sacrificed themselvesto send news around the world.

A stop at the 3rd Infiltration Tunnelallowed the Soldiers to actuallyexperience what it was like for thoseseeking to infiltrate the south.

The tunnel was excavated by NorthKoreans as a route to infiltrate the southin 1970s. It is 73 meters below thesurface and 1,635 meters in length fromthe start in North Korea.

The tunnel, just four kilometers fromthe Joint Security Area and 44 kilometersfrom Seoul, was designed to be able to

transfer 30,000 armed soldiers.Before their last stop at the trucevillage of Panmunjom, the Soldiersstopped at Observation Post Dora, theclosest observatory to North Korea.Here they were able to catch sight of the north and were briefed about the

Military Demarcation Line and thepropaganda village.

The unit finally toured Camp Bonifas,the Joint Security Area. They were ableto go into one of the buildings wheremeetings are still held today. Most

Soldiers took the opportunity to crossthe line and step into North Korea.Spc. Brian Crum, who works at the

chapel, said that having recently arrivedhere, it was very educational. Headded that he learned a lot about thedivided Korea and its important for

Soldiers who come to Republic of Koreato know about these things.

This trip not only enabled U.S.Soldiers to learn about the history of theirhost country but also helped KoreanAugmentation to the United States Army,

known as KATUSA, Soldiers learn moreabout their own heritage.Sgt. Lee Jun-ho, noncommissioned

officer in charge of the Area III CentralIssue Facility, said that he was excitedto see the place for the first time andlearned much more than he expected.

From the perspective of a Korean,it is sad and pitiful to see that ourcountry is divided into two sides, hesaid. I see North Korea right in frontof me but cant place my foot acrossthe border.

The Joint Security Area is locatedin Paju, Gyeonggi Province. The JSAis currently guarded by the UnitedNations and North Korea. It is adistinctive area where both South andNorth Korea have no administrative

jurisdiction.

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CAMP HUMPHREYS -- AreaIII Soldiers have been on awinning streak in the Chef of theQuarter competitions for at leastthe last year. During that time,Area III Soldiers have won sixtimes and were runners-up threetimes. Also, for the last twoquarters, Area III has taken boththe noncommissioned officer andSoldier categories each time.

Spc. Undra Bibbs set thestandard during t

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