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YONGSAN GARRISON A
new system will go into effect Oct.
27 to process Common Access
Card applications for authorized
Department of Defense contractors.
Known as the Contractor
Verification System, or CVS, theInternet process replaces the current
manual processing of DD Form
1172-2, Application forDepartment of Defense Common
Access Card DEERS Enrollment.
Contractors who are required to
obtain a CAC Card will be required
to register in the CVS prior to
reporting to the installation CAC
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System now onlineSystem now onlineSystem now onlineSystem now onlineSystem now online Process required before Process required before Process required before Process required before Process required before
reporting to CAC issuing facility reporting to CAC issuing facility reporting to CAC issuing facility reporting to CAC issuing facility reporting to CAC issuing facility
See CVS,CVS,CVS,CVS,CVS, Page 3
Area II Public Affairs
Card issuing point.Homeland Security Presidential
Directive #12, dated Jan. 14,
mandated the establishment of
secure and reliable forms of personal
identification for all federal civilians
and contractors.
Contractor information in the
DEERS database will be made
available to all military services as a
resource to establish corporate leveldatabases facilitating top level
management actions such as
analytical and statistical analysis, aswell as providing the basis for
worldwide contractor
accountability.
Government sponsors are Area
WASHINGTON Its a country that time has
forgotten, said Special Operations Command, Korea,
Command Sgt. Maj. Richard Kimmich of North Korea.
We have to be prepared for war 365 days a year,
because we never know when Kim Jong-il [son of the
late, but delegated eternal North Korean president
Kim II-Sung] will say, We need to unify Koreatoday, Kimmich said.
The possibility of war is never far from peoples
minds, Kimmich said. A peace treaty between North
and South Korea was never signed following the 1950
to 1953 Korean War.
And if the North chooses to invade there will be
little warning, said Kimmich, whose 82-person
headquarters would swell to some 500 to form the
Combined Unconventional Warfare Task Force.
North Korea has the fourth largest army in the world- composed of some 1.2 million active-duty soldiers,
more than 13,000 artillery systems and one of thelargest submarine fleets in the world, according to
U.S. State Department records.
In 1991, when the United States and other nations
were reducing the size of their military forces, North
Korea focused on building up its force, Kimmich said.
In 1991, too, North Korea had 40 percent of its
army positioned along the demilitarized zone some 25
miles north of South Koreas capital, Seoul, which is
also home to U.S. Forces, Koreas Yongsan Garrison.
Today, 70 percent of the North Korean army is
positioned at the DMZ, Kimmich said. And U.S. State
Department reports indicate that the North has
perhaps the worlds second largest special operations
force, designed for insertion behind the lines inwartime.
Additionally, the reports reveal North Korean forces
have a substantial numerical advantage over the South
(between 2 and 3 to 1) in several key categories of
offensive weapons tanks, long-range artillery andarmored personnel carriers.
Ironically, nighttime satellite pictures of the divided
peninsula show a bleak, black image of the North,
which accommodates some 23 million people, versus
a bright, vibrant image of democratic South Korea, or
the Republic of Korea, population about 48 million.
To stay prepared for crises and war, SOCKOR
participates in six training exercises annually with ROK
Special Warfare Command forces, including a
counterterrorist exercise that focuses on marksmanshiptraining, said Eighth U.S. Army spokesman Maj.
Jerome Pionk.
Two of the exercises are Joint Chiefs of Staff-level
exercises that involve all U.S. and ROK special
operations forces, said Sgt. Maj. Jack Hagan of the
39th Special Forces Detachment, Det. K.
Attached to the 1st Special Forces Group, the
detachments 16 Soldiers work at 11 locations on theKorean peninsula, Hagan said.
[U.S. SF Soldiers have] been training the ROKsoldiers for 48 years, so we no longer concentrate on
basic Soldier skills. Most of the training we conduct
is concentrated on advanced skills and interoperability,
he said.
By Heike Hasenauer
Soldiers magazine
U.S., ROK Soldiers stand ready 365 days a year
See Ready,Ready,Ready,Ready,Ready, Page 4
Maj. Jose Devarona, battalion executive officer, U.N. Command
Security Bn., looks toward the tall gray building thats the North
Korean Visitor Center at the Joint Security Area, Panmunjom.
The building to his left is the Military Armistice Commission
Building. To the right is what U.S. and Republic of Korea soldierscall the Monkey House, because North Korean armed guards
are said to make rude and threatening gestures from the
building when a meeting is taking place in the building.
HEIKE HASENAUER
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MP Blotter
The following entries were excerpted
from the military police blotters. These
entries do not imply the guilt or
innocence of any person.Area 1
Damage to Government Property,Underage Drinking, Drunk and
Disorderly An odor of an alcoholic
beverage was emitting from Subject 1
while walking through Gate 1. A check
of Subject 1s ID card disclosed that
he/she was under the legal age to
consume alcohol. Subject 1 was
apprehended and became belligerent
and disorderly, damaging a wall at Gate
1 by striking it with a closed hand.
Subject 1 was transported to the Camp
Casey Provost Marshals Office where
he/she was not administered a series
of Field Sobriety Tests or a Portable
Breathalyzer Test due to his/her lack of
cooperation. Subject 1 was transported
to the TMC where he/she was
administered a command directed
Laboratory Blood Alcohol Test with
results pending, processed, and
released to his/her unit. At 1:10 p.m.,
Oct. 8, Subject 1 reported to the Camp
Casey PMO where he/she was advised
of his/her legal rights, which he/she
invoked. This is a final report.
Area 2
Burglary, Larceny of Government
Property, Larceny of Private Property,
Larceny of Private Funds Person(s)
unknown, by means unknown, entered
Victim 1s off-post residence through
an open window. Person(s) unknown
removed a gold and diamond watch, agold and diamond bracelet, a diamond
pendant, a blue sapphire diamond ring,
a diamond tennis bracelet, a diamond
tennis bracelet, handbag which
contained a digital camera, U.S.
passport, a cell phone, various keys,
personal checkbook, and a wallet
containing a Government ID card, RCP,
two debit cards, three credit cards,
65,000 Korean won and $45. A search
of the area by Victim 1 for subject(s)
and/or witness(es) met with negative
results. Victim 1 filed a report with the
KNP then rendered a written sworn
statement attesting to the incident at
the Yongsan PMO. At 8:30 p.m., Oct. 3,person(s) unknown returned Victim 1s
official U.S. passport, checkbook, keys
and a cell phone to her mailbox.
Investigation continues by KNP.
Energy awareness, conservation starts with you
October is Energy AwarenessMonth. This years Energy Awareness
Month theme Energy Independence
Depends on US - Choose Wisely, Use
Wisely continues and reinforces the
National Energy Policy, wherein the
president directs heads of executive
departments and federal agencies to
conserve energy use at their facilities to
the maximum extent consistent with the
effective discharge of publicresponsibilities.
Sept. 13, 1991, President George
Bush proclaimed October as Energy
Awareness Month. Since then, the U.S.
Department of Energy has been
conducting energy awareness
campaigns that promote the wise and
efficient use of our nations energy.Both the private and public sectors
need to take more rapid action tobecome energy efficient. Collectively, all
of us the government, the private
sector, and the general public have
the means to help control our energy
destiny and move toward energy
independence and energy security.
This year federal employees are
reminded to switch off unnecessary
lights and equipment; use efficientENERGY STAR products; compact
fluorescent light bulbs; and energy
efficient appliances.
In observance of Energy Awareness
Month, here are some of the most
frequently asked questions and answers.Why should federal agencies promote
energy awareness?
Our nation can benefit from the wise
use of energy at federal facilities. As thesingle largest domestic user of energy,
the federal government spends more
than $9 billion to power its vehicles,
operations, and approximately 500,000
facilities throughout the United States.
Efficient energy management at federal
facilities saves taxpayer dollars, reduces
greenhouse gas emissions, protects the
environment and natural resources, and
contributes to our national security.In addition, regulations like the
Energy Policy Act of 1992 require
federal agencies to meet a number of
energy and water management goals.
Other more recent PresidentialExecutive Orders and directives state
that the federal government should set
a good example of conservation by
reducing its own energy use.How do I plan an energy awareness
campaign for my facility?
The Federal Energy Management
Program offers guidance on planning a
campaign. For example, FEMP
published Creating an Energy Awareness
Campaign: A Handbook for Federal
Energy Managers to provide guidance
for planning, designing, and
implementing a custom program, along
with how to evaluate and report onresults.What are popular ways to promote
energy savings during Energy
Awareness Month?
There are many ways to promoteenergy savings. For example, one simple
way is to publicize energy saving tips
via handouts, newsletters, emails, and
other means. You can also display
posters carrying energy-savingreminders in hallways and other high
traffic areas. Find out about more ideas
on activities promoting energy savings
by checking out the EnergyStar Web site
and the Design and Implement the
Program chapter in FEMPs Handbook
for Federal Energy Managers.
(PDF 1.2 MB; 10 pp).How can I promote wise energy use
practices at a military installation,
where many residences are
maintained?
FEMP provides a guide specifically for
promoting wise energy use practices for
military housing. In the Revised Handbook
for Promoting Behavior-Based Energy
Efficiency in Military Housing, youll find
details on successful energy efficiency
campaigns at military installations. Sometips to reduce energy use in the home and
office:
As much as 25 percent more energy is
required to distribute air if vents are
blocked. Make sure furniture, file cabinets,
or stacks of paper do not block vents.
By lighting rooms or office space when
only it is in use, lighting costs can be
reduced 10-40 percent. Turn off lights
in rooms that are not occupied, or when
daylight is adequate.
During the summer keep blinds closed
when your windows are exposed to direct
sunlight. A little common sense can go a
long way towards making your home and
office more comfortable.
When your home or office is going to
be unoccupied for long periods of time
(i.e., weekends, holidays), adjust your
thermostat to avoid conditioning
unoccupied spaces. Lower the
temperature a few degrees in the winter,and increase it in the summer once
youre back in your home or office, adjust
it to the normal range.What materials are available for
promoting Energy Awareness Month?
FEMP offers a limited supply of a
variety of Energy Awareness Month
promotional materials such as posters andbookmarks. And high-resolution print files
are available so you can print ample
quantities of your own materials.How can I promote energy awareness
yearlong?
Visit FEMPs You Have the Power Web
site for more ideas on educating federal
personnel about saving energy. The YHTP
campaign is an outreach campaign created
to honor, inspire, and encourage federalleadership. The program also recognizes
outstanding accomplishments of Federal
Energy Champions.
(Editors Note: John Burtch is the chief
of the Operations and Maintenance
Branch, Public Works Division, Korea
Region Office.)
By John T. Burtch
Special to The Morning Calm Weekly
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Old Skool Dance
An Old Skool Dance will be held 9:06
p.m. Saturday at the Dragon Hill Lodge
Naija Ballrom. The dance, sponsored
on its 100th anniversary by the Alpha
Phi Alpha Fraternity Mu Phi LambdaChapter, raises scholarship funds for
deserving high school students.
Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the
door. For tickets or information, call
010-5846-1074.
OPMS Task Force visits
Korea
The Officer Personnel Management
System Task Force from Human
Resources Command, Officer
Personnel Management Division, will
visit Korea from Nov. 23, to train field
grade leadership on changes to OPMS.
The focus of the presentations will be
on the steps the Army is taking tobroaden officer development, group
skills functionally and grow multi-
skilled leaders for the 21st century.
Specifically, leaders will receive an
introduction to the new OPMS
Development Model, the new OPMS
Functional Design and the impacts on
individual officers.
The briefing schedule is as follows:
Area I: 8:30 to 10 a.m. Nov. 2, at the
Camp Casey Theater
Area IV: 3:30 to 5 p.m. Nov. 2, at the
Camp Henry Theater
Area II: 8-9:30 a.m. Nov. 3, at the South
Post Chapel
Area III: 3-4:30 p.m. Nov. 3, at the Camp
Humphreys Theater
For information on the OPMS Task
Forces visit to Korea contact Capt.
Jason Cavness at 724-3431 or
National Geographic
Spelling Bee
The National Geographic Bee is an
annual nationwide contest that is
designed to encourage the teaching
and study of geography. Students in
grades 4-8 may participate in the
competition.
The registration deadline for schools
is Sunday. Registration instructions
and information about the NationalGeographic Bee can be found at: http:/
/ n a t i o n a l g e o g r a p h i c . c o m /
geographybee/. The site also includes
a Study Corner with sample questions
and a GeoBee Quiz game.
Marine Corps Ball
Celebrate the 231st Marine Corps
Birthday Nov. 10 at the Hyatt Hotel inSeoul. The event will include cocktails,
dinner and dancing, and an official
cake-cutting ceremony. The guest of
honor will be U.S. Force Korea
Commander Gen. B.B. Bell. Tickets are
$65 and dress is military and civilian
formal. For information, call 723-7261/
7727. Reservations are required.
CVSCVSCVSCVSCVS from Page 1
Installation Points of Contact
Area I: Jeffry Waye, 732-7259,[email protected] II: Steven Carpenter, 738-5017,[email protected]
Area III: Reginald Hamilton, 753-5786, [email protected]
Area IV: Victor Lowe, 768-8339,[email protected]
YONGSAN GARRISON Formany, October ushers in a welcome
change in season. It is also Domestic
Violence Prevention month a
campaign that urges the Yongsan
community to help bring about positive
changes for those suffering with
domestic violence. Stand up to prevent
domestic abuse is the charge.
The Army Community Service here
is one of Yongsans many supportagencies dedicated to giving those living
with domestic violence the resources to
take control of their situation.
This is a community issue, said
Leah Holland, Army Community Service
domestic violence victim advocate.This is not an issue to be kept in the
home.
Common factors contributing to
family violence include stressors like joband financial concerns, childhood and
past family life experiences, and alcohol
abuse. Stephanie Glover, Family
Advocacy Manager, emphasized that no
matter what the circumstances, there is
never an excuse for domestic abuse.
When it comes to domestic violence,
it is a choice, she said.
Domestic Violence Prevention
Yongsan community takes a standBy Susan Silpasornprasit
Area II Public Affairs
Education is a key strategy in the war
on domestic violence. One of the goals
of the Army Community Service team
is to educate the community on what
an unhealthy relationship looks like,
Glover said. One tool Family Advocacy
uses to bring family violence into focus
is a pamphlet containing a checklist inwhich warning signs are clearly outlined
in black and white.
It lets people know what constitutes
abuse, Holland said. Even if theres
no physical hitting, it helps put names
to things that just dont feel right.
Red flags include:
Use of intimidation
Coercion or threats-threatening to
physically harm them, commit suicide
American students visit Korean school
See Abuse,Abuse,Abuse,Abuse,Abuse, Page 4
Estate Claim Notice
William M. Guy, a civilian employee
serving in Korea, died Sept. 28 in
Hawaii. Anyone having a claim against
the estate of Guy may contact Bruce
Taylor at 736-7038, or by e-mail at
responsible for approving contractor
applications, said Steven Carpenter,
Area II Support Activity director of
human resources.
Trusted Agent Security Managers, or
TASMs, who are usually thecontractors Contracting Officer
Representative/Contracting Officer
Technical Representative or their
Responsible Officer, will be required to
establish contact with the Installation
Point of Contact for CVS to establish
an account.
Once the account is activated, the
Contracting Officer Representative/
Trusted Agent Security Manager canfurther delegate and establish trusted
agents within their organization who can
authorize access to CVS which willenable contractors to input their required
information and therefore be eligible for
a CAC.
After Oct. 27, the CAC issuing point
will no longer have the capability to issue
a CAC card based on a paper DD 1172-2. The DEERS system will be locked
out for any input other than the CVS
system.Contracting Officer Representatives
and/or Responsible Officers in Area II
should contact the Area II Support
Activity CVS Installation Point of
Contact to gain access to the CVS to
apply for a Trusted Agent Security
Manager account in CVS.
The installation point of contact will
forward applications for access to CVS
to the CVS help desk. Additionally, theArea II Support Activity created a Web
site in Army Knowledge Online with
information about CVS at this URL:
h t tps : / /www.us .a rmy .mi l / su i te /
portal.do?$p=304638
The link to the CVS can be found at
https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/appj/cvs/
index.jsp
SEOUL More than 80 6th-grade Seoul American
Middle School students visited a Korean elementary school
Oct. 13 to make new friends.
The purpose of the intercultural festival was to
understand the similarities and differences between
American and Korean students.
The meeting took place at Unhyun Elementary School,located in downtown Seoul; however, students from many
different Korean elementary schools attended the event.
First, I was nervous to meet with American students,
said Doosan Elementary School 6th-grade student Kim Bo-
mi. But, after we introduced ourselves and talked about each
other, we are friends now.Students wore nametags on their shirts all day to learn
each others name. American students wrote their names See Students,Students,Students,Students,Students, Page 4
By Pfc. Kim Sang-wook
Area II Public Affairsnot in English but in Korean.
During the morning session, teachers separated students
into three classes. American and Korean students gathered
in groups and talked about cultural differences.
Though we speak different languages, I think it is agood opportunity for our students to understand American
culture, said Unnam Elementary School Principal Park
Jung-hui. Our kids were kind of shy at the beginning but
now they are friends.
Each class had its own activity to prepare for the final
performance. Folk dancing, singing songs and talking
about cultural differences were the main subjects to the
students.
It was wonderful, said SAMS teacher Yolanda Van
Rite. I taught songs to help them feel our culture and
Army Community Service volunteer Phylis Robinson hangs a T-shirt in the Yongsan ACS building
halls Oct. 11 to raise awareness of domestic violence.
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AbuseAbuseAbuseAbuseAbuse from Page 3or leave
Taking away privileges like access
to bank accounts or identification cards
Using children as leverage
Emotional abuse like name-calling or
labelingIts important for people to
understand the cycle of domestic
violence, Glover said. She described
the cycle as one that often alternates
between episodes of violent outbursts
and periods of a blissful honeymoon
stage.
Its a hard cycle to break, she said.But it can be broken. Members of
organizations like Family Advocacy
within the ACS, social work services
within the medical command and the
post chaplain offices are all ready to
stand alongside those ready to break the
cycle to give them a sense of safety
and help them face their fears of the
unknown.
Restricted and Unrestricted methods
are both effective reporting tools, Hollandexplained. Unrestricted reporting
requires contact with both parties
involved in the abuse, chain-of-
command involvement, mandatory
counseling, and command support for
the couple.
With restricted reporting, the victim
can receive services like healthcare and
counseling without involving chain-of-command or law enforcement officials.
The victim can get the services they
need and feel more empowered, so they
can make an informed decision later;
Holland said.
No one will leave until theyre
ready, she said. The ACS team will be
there for them when they are ready.
Recognizing the red flags of domestic
violence and the avenues available for
help can allow individuals to assess theirown circumstances and be more alert
to others who may need assistance.
One case of domestic violence is too
many, Glover said.
Family Advocacy invites those who
have been influenced by domestic
violence to participate in their clothesline
project. Paper T-shirts featuring inspiringmessages, words of empowerment and
poems will be hung in the second floor
hallway of the ACS Building. No names
will be attached to the projects.
Submissions can be e-mailed to
dropped off at the Family Advocacy
office. For information, call Leah
Holland at 738-3034.
ReadyReadyReadyReadyReady from Page 1
It includes courses such as fast-rope
master, jumpmaster, combat dive
supervisor, water infiltration, over-the-
water navigation, tactical air control,
military free fall and airfield seizure,
among others.
As liaisons to ROK special forcesunits, we teach their teams to call in U.S.
strike aircraft and coordinate for otherU.S. assets, such as Army night aviation
and intelligence, Hagan added.
Recently, ROK SF soldiers
parachuted onto an airfield at low altitude
at night and took control of the runway,
allowing mock follow-on forces to come
in within 30 minutes, Hagan said. That
was significant, because it was
something they hadnt previously done.
Det. K Soldiers, master sergeantswho serve as advisers to ROK army
generals, trained approximately 1,000
ROK SF soldiers last year, Hagan said,
using the train-the-trainer technique.
Weve maintained a legacy with
Korean special forces, who supported us
immediately after the Korean War and in
Iraq and Afghanistan, said Col. Simeon
Trombitas, commander, SOCKOR.As we learn lessons from our
combat experiences, we share those
with the Korean army. And we train them
on changing systems, Trombitas said.
The July 2006 missile launches by
North Korea further demonstrated the
need for the U.S. military presence in
South Korea as a deterrent on thepeninsula, he added.
The U.S. and ROK special
operations soldiers are at the highest level
of proficiency Ive ever seen. I have no
doubts theyre ready to do their nations
bidding, Trombitas concluded.
StudentsStudentsStudentsStudentsStudents from Page 3understand some of our songs and,
at last, we made some friends.
When the school bus departed
for home, students promised to
meet again, writing down their
new friends e-mail address to
keep in contact.
I thought the kids were excellent
today, said SAMS Assistant
Principal Samia Mounts. The kids
really worked together and learned
to get along.
A Seoul Elementary
Middle School student
plays a traditional
instrument with Korean
students during an
Oct. 13 visit to UnhyunElementary School in
downtown Seoul.
PFC. K IM SANG-WOOK
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Area I Public AffairsFirFirFirFirFire Pre Pre Pre Pre Prevention Month welcomes smokinevention Month welcomes smokinevention Month welcomes smokinevention Month welcomes smokinevention Month welcomes smokin new fir new fir new fir new fir new firehouseehouseehouseehouseehouse
JIM CUNNINGHAM
During the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new firehouse at CRC Oct.12, children of the
Seo Elementary School inspect a fire engine while learning about fire prevention.
Ronald Schmidt, deputy garrison commander
of Area I, praises the renovations of the firehouse in his inaugural remarks.
Children from Indianhead School andInternational Christian School exit the
Escape Simulator Truck during their visit toCRCs new f irehouse Oct. 11 and 12.
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CAMP RED CLOUDA newfirehouse was inaugurated Oct. 12
while children from Seo ElementarySchool visited Camp Red Cloudduring Fire Prevention month. Many
benefits are derived from the newfirehouse, not the least the morale ofthe firefighters.
We have a place for our firemen
to go and do their job in a morecomfortable setting. It is more
appropriate for them since they spend
24 hours a day here, said RonaldSchmidt, deputy garrison commanderof Area I. When you improve their
setting where they work, sleep andlive, it makes them more prepared.
They can respond to their callsbetter.
Although the building looks new, itis actually a renovated building that
already existed on CRC.Part of this building was done by
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineersand the other half of the project wasdone by the Tae Sung ConstructionCo., Schmidt said. One part of theproject was to do the fire engine bay.
The other half of the project was theliving quarters interior and the officespace.
The totalproject costwas less than
$500,000.It may not
seem likemuch to redoa fire station,but frankly,this improves the safety for Area I
and the surrounding area in
Uijeongbu, Schmidt said.Completing the renovations and
improvements was a long process,but worth the wait for Schmidt.
It took a long time, a lot of
requesting and a lot of action, but itfinally happened and we are very glad
we finally got to this point when wecan officially open the new firestation, Schmidt said.
School students learn about School students learn about School students learn about School students learn about School students learn about fire safety fire safety fire safety fire safety fire safety
Pre-kindergarten, kindergarten,
first and second grade students ofIndianhead School, InternationalChristian School and Seo ElementarySchool came to Camp Red Cloud Oct.
11 and 12 to learn about fire safety.The children had instructions beforecoming to the open house at CRCs
Fire Station when they werequestioned by CRC Fire Chief JohnCook. If they answered correctly,they were given coupons for different
things from Army and Air ForceExchange Service.
The students are here to learnabout fire safety, said Brenda Moore,first grade teacher at Indianhead
School. We have been studying
different jobs that people do and wehave already studied firefighters. Wehave already been to the UijeongbuFire Station, so this is the second firestation the students have visited.
Frequent field trips are a part oftheir curriculum, according to Moore.
They really enjoy going on thesefield trips andlearning aboutthe jobs peopledo in society
like the fire
stations, policestations andhospitals,Moore said.
We incorporate these field trips into
their social studies programs.The experiences they have during
this visit includes going through aspecial exhibit called an EscapeSimulator Truck.
This exhibit simulates what it is like
to be in a burning building and searchfor a safe exit, Cook said. The smoke
is not at a harmful level, and it gives youthe sense of urgency in looking for anescape.
An introduction to the CRC Fire
Station mascot Sparky was a delightto the students.
Sparky is very popular with the
students that visit us here at the firestation, Cook said.
During the demonstrations, the
students practiced calling 911 on theFire Stations Call Training Simulator. Astudent calls from a telephone on the
simulator, and it is answered by afirefighter on the other end. The studenthas to tell the firefighter what the fire is
and where it is burning and histelephone number and address.
There is also a poster competition at
the CRC Fire Station involving the
students of both schools.Fire safety is the subject for this
poster competition. We will provide anaward for the best posters in eachgrade, in each of the three schools,said Fire Inspector Kim, Tae Chon. We
will include the winners posters in ourfire prevention tape.
After going through the EscapeSimulator Truck, the students climbedthrough one of the fire stations firetrucks. They were then given specialfirefighter hats as souvenirs.
When we get back to the school,
the students will write about theirexperiences at the open house, Mooresaid.
Candle use blamed forCandle use blamed forCandle use blamed forCandle use blamed forCandle use blamed for many fires many fires many fires many fires many fires
The use of candles in barracks is
prohibited on Army installations
with the exception of religiousceremonies and some functions inMorale, Welfare and Recreationinstallations.
Candle use in barracks rooms is
not authorized, said Cook. Forseveral years, candle related fires
were increasing at a faster rate thanany other fires.
Cultural changes and religiouspurposes along with popular trends
caused candle related fires toincrease, according to Cook.
We went through a trend forabout four or five years when wehad candle fires in Uijeongbu, andat Camps Stanley and Casey, Cook
said. It has finally leveled off since
2002.A short time ago, accidents were
more common and fires happenedmore often, according to Cook.
Five or six years ago men and
tanks were falling off bridges, andfloods were killing people duringthe monsoon season while
bivouacking in the wrong area,
Cook said. If we take preventative
measures we will not have suchaccidents, and recent figures show
candle use diminishing, which is animprovement in safety.
Use of smoke detectorsUse of smoke detectorsUse of smoke detectorsUse of smoke detectorsUse of smoke detectorscancancancancan saves livessaves livessaves livessaves livessaves lives
The home of the Army is thebarracks. Functional smoke detectorshave proven to save many lives over
the years. Although smoke detectorscannot stop fires, these devices warnpeople long enough ahead of time to
clear an area where there is fire, andcan save many lives.
There are statistics that point to the
fact we have had a huge reduction inthe number of fire fatalities because ofthe use of smoke detectors, said
Cook. Occupants and building
We dont want to lose facilities and peopledue to enemy action or terror action. Its
the same result when you have a fire.
John CookCamp Red Cloud Fire Chief
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Charlie Daniels Concert
The Charlie Daniels Band will appear
Sunday at the parking lot at Mitchells
Club. Mitchells will offer a special menu
from 3 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. The menu willfeature a sloppy joe sandwich, barbecue
ribs, fried chicken, baked beans, potato
salad and cole slaw buffet for $8.95 or by
the plate for $5.95. Menu includes one
trip to the salad bar. Children under 10 eat
for half price. Children under 5 eat for free.
Camp Red Cloud Back
Gate Closed
The CRC back gate will be closed to
vehicular traffic Saturday and Sunday
due to construction. Pedestrians will be
able to walk in.
Warriors Retiree Council
MeetingThe next meeting for the Warriors Retiree
Council will be at 8 a.m.Oct. 28 in the
Dongducheon VFW.
BOSS Area I Quarterly
Meeting
BOSS will hold its Area I quarterly meeting
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday at Camp
Stanleys Reggies Club. For information,
call 010-6440-2147.
ACS Financial Readiness/
AER Program
The ACS Personal Financial Management
Workshop will be from 9 a.m. to 5
p.m.Tuesday at the Army CommunityServices classroom, Building 2317 Camp
Casey.
Wash Rack Canteen
Camp Caseys Red Cross Wash Rack
Canteen is now open for business during
regular Red Cross hours.
ACS Volunteer Luncheon
at Camp Casey
Army Community Services will hold its
Volunteer Luncheon at the Warriors Club
at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. For information,
call 730-3062
FY 07 AFAP ConferenceThe 2nd Infantry Division and Area I FY
07 Army Family Action Plan Conference
will be held Nov. 28 and 29 at Camp Casey.
For information, call 732-7314/7779.
Area I CPAC
Area I CPAC will be closed from 9 a.m.
until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday for EEO/POSH
training.
National Disability
Employment Awareness
Month
October is National Disability Employment
Awareness Month. The current state of
the law is complicated, which results inmany workplaces approaching disability
issue in a very legalistic and rigid way.
AFAP Steering Committee
The Army Family Plan Steering Committee
will hold it next meeting Monday in the
MWR classroom at CRC from 10 - 11:30
a.m.
B O SB O SB O SB O SB O S SSSSS inauguratesinauguratesinauguratesinauguratesinauguratesPPPPPaintball Championshipaintball Championshipaintball Championshipaintball Championshipaintball ChampionshipBy Jim Cunningham
SGT. M ARGRET SMITH
A Soldiers wears all the correct equipment
to be successful at paintball. The mark on
the left side of his face shield shows he
has been hit by his opponent.
CAMP CASEYBetter
Opportunities for Single and
unaccompanied Soldiers held their
inaugural Paintball Championship
Sept. 30 at Camp Casey.When witnessing a paintball game
it reminds one of an Old West
shootout or cops and robbers that
children play. It is a sport in which
participants use compressed-air guns
called markers to shoot paintballs
(marble-sized, .68-caliber, gelatin
capsules filled with colored
polyethylene
glycol paint)at other players.
As players are
hit with
paintballs during
the game, they
are eliminated.
Paintball
attracts a wide array of players, and
the Sporting Goods ManufacturersAssociation estimates around 10
million people play annually in the
United States.
When watching a paintball game,
one can tell it is the perfect sport for
the worlds best Soldiers. It enablesSoldiers to use their highly trained
skills in a fast-paced sport involving
shooting their opponents with paint.We are trying to get everybodys
interest, said Sgt. Margret Smith,
2nd Inf. Div. and Area I BOSS
coordinator. Everyone has different
backgrounds. We are trying to give
them a little bit of everything. We are
not going to get 100 Soldiers that like
to skateboard. We will get 20 that doand that is what matters.
A total of seven teams signed up
for the Paintball Championship. All
teams have five members.
We had a total of 35 Soldiers sign
up, Smith said. We even have aKorean sponsored team come from
Osan.
The point of the paintball game
was to capture the flag of the
opposing team. The flags were draped
over the goals at each end of the
playing field.
We have seven teams out there
and each team
has to play allthe other teams.
Therefore, each
team plays six
games; they
have a point
system set up
and the three
lowest scoring teams are eliminated
and then it is a four-team bracket
playoff, said Rob Nowell of ACompany Brigade Support Troops
Battalion.
It takes a lot of coordination to
bring sponsors together for the event,
explained Smith.Genesis runs the paintball field
and together with Morale, Welfare,
and Recreation and BOSS we put
together the championship, Smithsaid. Afterwards, we put together a
free barbecue for the teams, with
sodas and other drinks.
There are a lot of prizes to give
away and most of it is paintball
equipment.
First, second and third prizes
receive wood burned plaques for
each member of the team, Smith
said. First place is donated by ION
[sports equipment manufacturer]
and each member of a winning
team receives a $200 retail value
ION marker. Second place receives
a face shield, which is an $80 retail
value prize and a jersey worth $65.Third place is $45 worth of
paintballs.
Each member of the winning
teams receives one of these items.
Also, we give away BOSS logo hatsand shirts.
We are giving Soldiers more and
we are making better opportunities
for them with a diverse array ofdifferent events they can do,
Smith said. We are tired of hearing
there is nothing to do, well, we
are giving them a lot to do.
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PAE, TONG SU
DONGDUCHEON The city of Dongducheonbestowed great honor to the 2nd Infantry Division and AreaI commanders Oct. 11, as both were named honorary citizensduring a ceremony at Dongducheon Citizens Hall Oct. 11.
In celebration of the 26th Citizens Day, Maj. Gen. JamesA. Coggin and Col. Forrest Newton joined 41 others whowere honored. Among them were a police officer and amailman who were singled out for their efforts to make thecity a better place to live.
Dongducheon City Mayor Choi Yong Soo, grantedhonorary citizenship to Coggin and Newton. Coggin drew
laughs from the crowd when he joked to Choi that as acitizen, he would now be required to pay taxes. The mayorlaughed as well and told him hed exempt him from taxes.
Choi said many factors influenced the decision torecognize the U.S. Army commanders, among them that thecity was grateful for Area I and 2IDs assistance andcooperation in expanding the local detour road in the citydevelopment project and Good Neighbor Programparticipation.
Photo: Choi, Yong Soo, the Dongducheon city mayor, and Maj. Gen.
James A. Coggin, Col. Forrest Newton receive an honorary citizenship
during the 26th Citizens Day ceremony Oct. 11.
By Cpl. Kim Sang Pil
2nd Infantry Division Public Affairs
Coggin, Newton rCoggin, Newton rCoggin, Newton rCoggin, Newton rCoggin, Newton receiveeceiveeceiveeceiveeceive
honorary citizenshiphonorary citizenshiphonorary citizenshiphonorary citizenshiphonorary citizenship
Guest speaker Jeong Sung Ho, a national congress memberfor the Woori Party in Yangju and Dongducheon, said despiteNorth Koreas apparent nuclear test, people attended theceremony rather than stocking up on supplies and rationsat home.
If this had happened in the past, people would have beentoo worried to attend this event, Jeong said Todays eventreflects that we are advanced citizens now and also that ROK/U.S. alliance is very important.
We are giving Soldiers more and we are making better opportunities for
them with a diverse array of different
events they can do.
Sgt. Margret Smith2nd Inf. Div. and Area I BOSS coordinator
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Halloween is only a few days away,
and everyone knows it is one of themost important days of the year forchildren.
Despite the ghouls and goblinsprowling around Warrior Country, the
biggest threat to kids Halloween safetyisnt rabid werewolves or bloodthirstyvampires. Perhaps the greatest threatson Halloween are on the roads.
Natalia Lyons, Camp Red Cloud PearBlossom manager encourages parentsto go with their children as they trick-or-treat. It can also cut down on anymischief the children may try to get intothat evening.
We have a small population here and
everyone knows everyone, Lyons said.It is often difficult for drivers to seelittle trick-or-treating ghosts, goblins andwitches darting across streets in thedarkness, so car accidents can occurfrequently on Halloween night, so I askdrivers to lower their speed during trick-or-treating.
Since Halloween should be filledwith surprise and enjoyment, BrianTarrance, Area 1 safety officer offersthe following safety tips for trick-or-treaters:
Costumes Wear light-colored or
reflective materials; wear shoes that fit;
have an adult check you for fire safety;and ensure long costumes dont make
you trip. Keep away from open fires
and candles (costumes can be extremelyflammable).
Pedestrian rules Stay on sidewalks;
cross only at corners; look in all
directions before crossing; walk, dont
run; and never go into the street from
between cars.
Avoiding trouble Carry flashlights;
ask parents to go with you; and walk
with your friends.
Clear view Take off mask whencrossing the street; ensure mask fitsproperly; and if possible, wear face paint
instead of a mask.
PBC advisesHalloween safetyBy Margaret Banish-Donaldson
Area I Public Affairs
managers should check their smoke
detectors periodically to make sure
they are functioning properly.Barracks and unit personnel
housing have smoke detectors
designed into them as a part of their
original design, according to Cook.Every sleeping room on an Army
installation must have a smoke detector
installed, regardless of any other kind of
device, Cook said. If you have a fire
sprinkler in a four story barracks you
will notice they have smoke detectors
there also.
Smoke detectors first came intouse in the 1970s.
Although we do not want too
many nuisance alarms, the smoke
detectors in the barracks today will
sound in the individual room for a
certain length of time before warning
the entire barracks, Cook said. That
alarm will clear itself if it is a false
alarm. Even with nuisance alarms,
smoke detectors are life savers.Anyone that disables a smoke
detector in any way is violating policy
and can possibly cause disaster.
They are putting themselves and
their teammates in danger, Cook said.
Army Regulation 420-1 provides
penalties for disabling smoke
detectors. I cannot over emphasize the
importance of functional smokedetectors.
We use only hardwired smoke
detectors, Cook said. We dont have
to bother with the batteries.Area I fire alarms are Class A
alarms. If wires burn off on one side
the other side still works, explains
Cook.
If people have battery-operated
smoke detectors, it is important tochange the batteries every six months.
In the United States when you
change your clocks to and from
daylight savings time, it is a good time
to remember to change the batteries in
your smoke detectors, Cook said.
Space heaters unauthorized Space heaters unauthorized Space heaters unauthorized Space heaters unauthorized Space heaters unauthorized
at Camp Red Cloudat Camp Red Cloudat Camp Red Cloudat Camp Red Cloudat Camp Red Cloud
Weather in Korea is getting colder
witht the onset of fall. Many people
are feeling the cold drafts sweep
through the work place, and may be
considering bringing an electric space
heater to the office.
Electric space heaters are not
approved on our installation unless it isapproved by exception to policy, said
Cook. Buying a space heater and justplugging it in at the office is
unauthorized.
If there is a problem with cold
drafts in a building, there is a way to
get the help one needs.
Someone will need to contact the
fire department or the directorate of
public works, Cook said. We will be
looking for illegal space heaters
because every year buildings burn tothe ground because of poor use of
electric space heaters.
There were special campaigns to
make people aware of the dangers of
using portable electric heaters in the
past, but fires caused by the heaters
demonstrate the dangers in using
them.
An entire building burned down at
Camp Falling Water before it wasclosed, Cook said. Unauthorized use
of a portable electric heater was found
to be the cause.
Portable electric heaters cause a
large percentage of home fires too.
We will be looking for illegal space
heaters, because every year when its
starts to get cold, people bring out the
portable electric heaters, Cook said.We had a big fire here in the past,
which was caused by a portable
electric heater.
Building managers provide Building managers provide Building managers provide Building managers provide Building managers provide safe environment safe environment safe environment safe environment safe environment
Training building managers is
an important job for safety in
Americas Army.A good building manager
program gives you a relatively
safe unit and facility, said Cook.
We dont have fire inspectors to
go out and be in these facilities
checking every month or every
two months. We make a
professional inspection at least
once a year on all facilities and a
lot of them every six months, but
in between, building managers
keep the program going. Building
managers work for the
commander, and they areappointed by the commander.
The Fire Department at CRC
trains building managers twice a
month.
We train building managers to
do inspections, Cook said. A
person will go through a two hour
class. When the class is finished,
the person knows all the basicthings he/she is supposed to do
and how to get problems
corrected. They are the ones who
will come to us to correct things
beyond their control.
The Army has always offered a
building managers program, but
by another name and a little
different.
The previous program wascalled the Fire Marshall and Fire
Wardens program, Cook said.
That was changed when the
regulations changed about eight or
nine years ago when it became the
Building Manager and Evacuation
Coordinator Program.
Fire safety is safety in itself,
Cook explained.We dont want to lose facilities
and people due to enemy action or
terror action, Cook said. Its thesame result when you have a fire.
People and facilities are lost when
you have a fire.
Less than 10 percent of fires are
caused by natural causes or
happenstance, explains Cook.
The majority of fires are
caused by human error, Cook
said. Most of these fires can be
prevented. Operational riskmanagement can trace most
mechanical failures and other
seemingly unavoidable failures to
human error.
Ill lightthese candles
for a romanticmood!
Then Fifi and Iwill have a great
time in my dreams!
Hey! Dooley!Candles arent
authorized in ourbarracks!!!
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By David McNally
Area II Public Affairs
RODRIGUEZ RANGE Theyoung Soldiers mind is racing. He
doesnt know what lies behind the
door.
Shots were fired and the danger
is near. He stealthly moves with his
team from room-to-room securing
the building.Bam! A fellow Soldier kicks
open a door and breaks the silence.
All clear, shouts the KoreanAugmentation to the U.S. Army
Soldier as he turns to his team and
moves on.
Pfc. Kim Sang-wook is one of 55
Area II Soldiers who attended
adrenaline-laced training Oct. 12 at
Rodriguez Range. The Military
Operations in Urban Terrain facility
is a realistic training environmentthat is designed to bring Soldiers
face-to-face with city warfare.
As the team moves on to a different
building, a sniper pops out on a
rooftop. The piercing sound of laser
weapons simulators puts the troops
on an even higher alert as the hit
squad member lies down and plays
dead. The Soldiers rush to any
available cover to protect their own
Unique training opens
eyes to urban warfare
Area II Pfc. Kim Sang-wook feels the
adrenaline pumping
during Oct. 12 training
to clear a building of
enemy forces at
Rodriguez Range.
PHOTOS BY DAVID MCNALLY
Kim takes a bullet later in the mission as his battle buddy drags him to safety.
Soldiers patrol a building during training at Rodriguez Range near the Demilitarized Zone.
Area II Cpl. Huh Seung takes aim at a sniper
on the roof of an enemy-infested building.
Area II Pfc. Jun Ho-jin protects his teammates
by securing a stairwell.
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Red Ribbon Week
The annual celebration of National Red
Ribbon week starts Saturday, as
communities and students acrossAmerica commit themselves to living
drug-free lives. In Area II, events willstart with a 10K fun run at Collier Field
Saturday.
A Youth JAM will be held 3-6 p.m.Oct.
28 behind the puttputt golf area next to
Commiskeys. Activities will includeyouth bands and solo acts with a variety
of musical styles, food booths, games,
skateboarding, putt-putt golf, inflatable
jumping houses, and various Yongsan
agency information tables. For
information, call 738-6816.
Sexual Assault Hotline
The 24-hour Sexual Assault Hotlinephone number is DSN 158. From off-post
or cell phone, call 0505-764-5700.Individuals may also call Area II SexualAssault Response Coordinator LeahHolland at 738-3034 or 010-8697-4869.
Area II Ethics Training
The next ethics training is 1-2 p.m. Nov.9 at Balboni Theater. This is an annualtraining requirement for all Armypersonnel. For information, call 723-6631.
Club Elections
The U.S. & ROK Elite Non-commissioned Office Association willhold general elections 12-1 p.m. Nov. 1at Reggies located in the Main PostClub. Send nominations to Sgt. 1st ClassElka Stevens [email protected] before noonOct. 31. Any and all Sergeant AudieMurphy and Sergeant Morales Clubmembers as well as Gen. Paik leadershipawardees are encouraged to participate.For information, contact Sgt. 1st ClassJessie Smith at 723-3365.
Marine Corps Birthday
The U.S. Marine Corps Forces KoreaCommander will host the 231st U.S.Marine Corps Birthday Ball 6 p.m. Nov.10. Celebrate the birthday at the eventat the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Seoul. Theevent is open to all ROK/U.S.
servicemembers (active and retired),civilian employees of the military,dependents and guests, and friends ofthe Marine Corps. Dress is military andcivilian formal. Ticket prices are $65. Forinformation, call 723-7261. Reservationsare required.
Old Skool Dance
An "Old Skool Dance" will be held 9:06p.m. Saturday at the Dragon Hill LodgeNaija Ballrom.The dance, sponsored on its 100thanniversary by the Alpha Phi AlphaFraternity Mu Phi Lambda Chapter, raisesscholarship funds for deserving high
school students.Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at thedoor. For information, call 010-5846-1074.
Area II Web site
For more community notes, news andinformation, visit the Area II Web site athttp://area2.korea.army.mil.
Area II stands ready for NEO exerciseArea II stands ready for NEO exerciseArea II stands ready for NEO exerciseArea II stands ready for NEO exerciseArea II stands ready for NEO exerciseBy Steve Davis
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON
Courageous Channel 06-2 will be
conducted 6 p.m. Thursday thru 6 p.m.Oct. 28 at Yongsan Army Garrison.
Courageous Channel is a regularly
scheduled, semi-annual readinessexercise conducted by U.S. Forces
Korea to rehearse procedures that may
be used in the event of a noncombatant
evacuation operation, or NEO.
A NEO can be ordered in response
to natural or man-made disaster,
epidemic, hostilities or any other reason
when the safety of American citizens is
deemed at undue risk by the U.S.
ambassador.An Evacuation Control Center at
Collier Field House on Yongsan South
Post will process noncombatants 24-hours a day. Noncombatants should
coordinate with their unit NEO warden
and report to an Evacuation Control
Center with their ID card, passport and
completed NEO packet.
According to Area II NEO
Coordinator Sgt. 1st Class StephenDelCorro, noncombatants may process
during that 48-hour window that is most
convenient for them, including night.Processing time is about 30 minutes,
depending on the time of day. Before
school, lunchtime, and after work arepeak times for noncombatant
processing.
USFK has directed 100 percent
participation and we encourage all
noncombatants to process, DelCorro
said.Taking children to the Evacuation
Control Center is encouraged. Adult
noncombatants must have the childs
original identification card or passport
with them when they process, he said.
Military and Emergency Essential
Civilian sponsors are not permitted to
process their family. Sponsors who
would not evacuate with their family are
invited to accompany their familymembers to observe the process.
Single or dual-military or Emergency
Essential Civilians with family members
under the age of 18 must designate an
escort for those minors as a part of their
Family Care Plan, which should be
included in the NEO packet.
In those cases, the escort is required
to process through the NEO site, not
the military or Emergency EssentialCivilian sponsor, and they are required
to have the childrens original
identification and NEO packet when theyarrive, DelCorro said.
On South Post, Williams Avenue by
Collier Field House will be closed to all
but NEO traffic beginning at 1 a.m.
Tuesday.
Non-NEO traffic transiting Gate 17will be directed around the ball fields
via Vaughn Avenue. Traffic signs will
direct noncombatants around the
baseball diamonds, past 121 General
Hospital entrance, and past the
southern traffic barrier on Williams
Avenue into the NEO parking area
immediately adjacent to Collier Field
House.
Once processing is complete,noncombatants will then exit through
the northern traffic barrier on Willams
Avenue. Activities normally conducted
at Collier Field House will be
significantly reduced. Contact the
gymnasium staff for information.
By David McNally
Area II Public Affairs
Halloween safety should not be scary
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YONGSAN GARRISON Halloween may be acherished American tradition, but the excitement of the night
could cause some children to forget to be careful. At least,
that is what scares Area II safety officials.
The major dangers are not from witches or spirits, said
Area II Safety Officer Jeff Hyska, The dangers are from
falls and traffic accidents with pedestrians.
The National Safety Council offers Halloween safety tips
for both children and adults.
Motorists must be especially alert on Halloween, Hyskasaid. Watch out for children darting out from between parked
cars.
Hyska said there will be children walking on roadways,
medians and curbs, so motorists must remain vigilant.
Remember to enter and exit driveways and alleys
carefully, he said. Watch for children in dark clothing.
In Area II, trick or treat hours are 6-8:30 p.m. Oct. 28.
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or treat rounds, parents should make sure an adult or an
older responsible youth will supervise the outing, Hyska said.
Plan and discuss the route trick-or-treaters intend tofollow, he said. Know the names of older children's
companions.
Instruct your children to travel only in familiar areas and
along an established route, he said.
The National Safety Council implores parents to teach
their children to stop only at houses or apartment buildings
that are well-lit and never to enter a stranger's home.
Establish a return time, Hyska said. Tell your kids notto eat any treat until they return home.
Review all appropriate trick-or-treat safety precautions,
including pedestrian/traffic safety rules.
There are many things families can do to make sure this
Halloween is a safe Halloween, Hyska said.
Hyskas list includes:
Pinning a slip of paper with the childs name, address and
YONGSAN GARRISON A
Community of Sharing 2006 holiday
project has begun to assure that selectArea II families have a happy holiday.
Applications are available now at Army
Community Services in building S-4106,
room 205. Application deadlines are Nov.
6 for Thanksgiving and Dec. 8 forChristmas.
Regina Hargrove, who helps manage
Community of Sharing 2006, said the
program assists Department of Defensefamilies E-6 and below (or civilian
equivalent) by providing meals and gifts
during the holidays.
Military units, authorized private
Community of Sharing provides happy holidaysBy Steve Davis
Area II Public Affairs
organizations and individuals may
contribute money or gifts to the program.
Last year, the program raised $28,756
for Thanksgiving and Christmas meals
and gifts for 211 families, Hargrove said.
Applications are available online at the
Area II Web site, http://area2.korea.army.mil, or at Yongsan
chapels, the Hannam ACS Outreach
Center or the Yongsan Commissary.Hargrove said military applicants should
have their unit first sergeant or
commander verify the need for
assistance. Civilian applicants should have
their supervisor sign the form before
returning it to ACS.
A few other guidelines apply:
Applicants must reside and work in
Yongsan and Area II, or their family must
reside in Area II.
Each family member listed on the
application must reside with the applicant
in Area II.
Each block on the application must be
filled in. If not applicable, please NA inthe boxes.
One application may be submitted per
household.This is a great way to help spread joy
during the holidays, said ACS staffer Gina
Mariano. It was heart-warming last year
to see children pick up their Christmas
presents.
For information, call 738-7505.
E-mail [email protected]
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YONGSAN GARRISON
Members of Delta, Sigma, Theta
Sorority conducted an absentee voter
registration drive Oct. 11.Volunteers spent several hours
handing out literature, answering
questions and encouraging people to
vote during upcoming November
elections.
To vote, community members must
register their names to be approved to
vote outside of the states.
We are here to assist Soldiers and
family members to fill out their absenteeballots, said Capt. Dovia Williams, 8th
U.S. Army G-4. We find their state in
the voting assistance guide and we help
them fill out their information on the
ballot.
Volunteers set up a display at the PX
lobby to draw attention.
Voting, putting the right people in
political office, is very important for ourfuture, said 195th Financial
Management Center Lt. Col. Sharon
Delta, Sigma, Theta Sorority volunteers
encourage people visiting the Yongsan Main
Exchange Oct. 11 to register to vote.
USO donates DVDs for Family Care CenterBy Pfc. Jung Jae-hoon
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON
More than 250 people enjoyedhamburgers, hot dogs and soda
offered by the Yongsan Fire
Department Saturday during the Fall
Festival.
Last week was Fire Prevention
Week. With the theme preventcooking fires-watch what you heat.
The fire department held an open
house to let the Area II community
members visit the station and have a
free meal cooked by Area II
firefighters.
I think it worked out really well,
said Fire Department Chief Alex
Temporado. We served over 300
meals and 1,000 packets of fireprevention pamphlets.
Soldiers and family members
enjoyed the fall festival parade and
came to the fire station to eat and
have fun with the firefighters.
We thank everybody for their
support and I think we have reached
a lot of families today and hope that
this would make a difference,Temporado said.
After the open house, the fire
fighters cleaned up the area and went
PFC. JUNG JAE-HOON
By Pfc. Jung Jae-hoon
Area II Public Affairs
Green. They decide a lot of what goes
on, especially financially.She said you cant complain if you
dont vote, so you have to at least put
forth the effort.
Military personnel can seek assistancefrom unit voting officers or visit the
Integrated Voting Alternative Site at http:/
/www.fvap.gov.
The site includes information on
various electronic ballot requests anddelivery alternatives available to U.S.
citizens living overseas.
Delta, Sigma, Theta also raises funds
for high school students to go to college,
takes care of health issues concerning
women, builds schools for children and
participates in many national events that
go on throughout the year.
E-mail [email protected]
YONGSAN GARRISON Seven volunteers prepared a
massive DVD donation Oct. 11 at Yongsan Army CommunityService.
The USO donated more than 600 DVDs to the Yongsan
Family Care Center to help family members pass the time while
waiting to give birth.
The center, located near 121st hospital, is where expectant
mothers from outlying areas stay for the final days of pregnancy.
Were here to divide the DVDs for Family Care Center
rooms, said Area II Family Support Division Chief Brenda
McCall.
McCall said the Walt Disney company is a partner of the
USO. They were the ones who are responsible for the donation
in the first place, she said. This is a way for the USO to help
women by giving them something to do, and to look at while
they are in the room.
McCall said she wanted to thank the USO for helping the
center and the mothers.
E-mail [email protected]
Area II firefightershold open houseBy Pfc. Jung Jae-hoon
Area II Public Affairs
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phone number inside a pocket in case
the child gets separated from the group.Wearing only fire-retardant materials
for costumes.Costumes should not be so long thatthey are a tripping hazard.
If children are allowed out after dark,
outfits should be made with light- colored
materials. Strips of reflective tape should
be used to make children visible.
Masks can obstruct a childs vision.
Use facial make-up instead. If masks
are worn, they should have nose and
mouth openings and large eyeholes.
sensors from being hit by the sniper s
laser.
The Multiple Integrated Laser
Engagement System, known as
MILES, offers Soldiers a bit of what
warfare would be like.
The Soldiers did pretty well, saidArea II Sgt. 1st Class Terrance
McGhee. This is the first time we
ever did anything like this.
A large portion of Headquarters and
Headquarters Company, Area II
Support Activity is made of KATUSA
troopers. These Soldiers work in
office environments.
Training opportunities, like this onenear the Korean Demilitarized Zone,
are valued by unit noncommissioned
officers.
Its important because they need
to know about combat, McGhee
said. They dont get to train like a
regular tactical or line unit.
After a two-hour bus trip from
Seoul, the NCOs walked the Soldiersthrough the MOUT site.
We did a rehearsal, then for real,
McGhee said. They really enjoyed it,
because most of them have never
been in any kind of training event like
this. It was a good experience.
McGhee said the Soldiers used
Sergeants Time sessions to prepare
for the MOUT training.
Knives, swords and other accessories
should be made from cardboard orflexible materials. Do not allow children
to carry sharp objects.Carrying flashlights will help childrensee better and be seen more clearly.
To ensure a safe trick-or-treat
outing, we urge parents to give children
an early meal before going out, Hyska
said. Insist that treats be brought home
for inspection before anything is eaten.
When in doubt, throw it out, he said.
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back to their duty, staying alert for anyfire in Area II.
A lot of people came and enjoyed
the meal that we have prepared, said
Area II Firefighter Chon Pyong-mo.We had fun, cooking and getting along
with community members.Chon said he hopes the message of
fire prevention had gone out to the
Soldiers and the families.
E-mail [email protected]
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Area II Fire Chief Alex Temporado points out a series of posters by Seoul American Elementary
School students promoting Fire Prevention Week.The posters are on display at the fire station.
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35th ADA poised for dangerBy Heike Hasenauer
Soldiers magazine
OSAN AIR BASE -- You know youve arrived at
a real-world hotspot where the potential for danger is
palpable when you see a U2 spy plane lift off anddisappear over the horizon and a U.S. Patriot missile
battery hot crew spring into action.
Soldiers of the Osan-based C Battery, 1st Battalion,
43rd Air Defense Artillery - part of the 35th Air Defense
Artillery Brigade in their rotation as the batterys on-
call crew, underwent an operational readiness exerciseto ensure the live Patriot missiles positioned toward
North Korea are, in fact, ready to launch at a
moments notice.
The eight Patriot launchers in C Btry. alone are
critical to the defense of the air base where U.S. and
Republic of Korea military air assets are located.The drill tested the crews communication skills
and response times to complete various technical
checks of the missile system to get it up and running
in response to a potential missile attack from North
Korea, said battalion executive officer Maj. Roland
Quidachay.
As part of the launcher platoon, Spc. Daniel
Nebrida checked missile switches andensured the generator that fires the missiles
heated sufficiently to do so. Another
crewmember checked cable-to-missile
canister connections.
The 35th ADA is the only air defense
brigade in the Pacific, said Col. John Rossi,
brigade commander.Composed of two battalions of missile
batteries that collectively boast PAC-3-level
Patriot missile and Avenger missilecapabilities, were spread over some 389
kilometers, from the top of the [South
Korean] peninsula to the bottom, added
Maj. J.M. Rose, brigade operations officer.
From the brigade operations center at
Osan Air Base, unit officials can monitor
potential threats via joint satellite images.
These show aircraft locations and missile
launches, not only from North Korea butRussia, China and Saudi Arabian training
launches as well, Rose said.
WASHINGTON The fiscal 2007 National
Defense Authorization Act provides more than $530
billion to maintain the military in the shape it must
be to win the war on terror. President Bush signed
the bill, officially called the John Warner National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007,during a small ceremony in the Oval Office
Tuesday. Warner is Virginias senior senator and
the chairman of the Senate Armed Services
Committee.
The act provides $462.8 billion in budget
authority for the department. Senate and House
conferees added the $70 billion defense
supplemental budget request to the act, so overall,
the act authorizes $532.8 billion for fiscal 2007.
The $70 billion supplemental provision covers thecost of ongoing operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and
the Horn of Africa, as well as other expenses
affiliated with the war on terrorism.
The supplemental funding also provides $23.8
billion to help reset Army and Marine Corps
equipment, which is wearing out faster than
originally planned because of the war. The
supplemental measure further provides $2.1 billion
for the Joint Improvised Explosive Device TaskForce, $3.2 billion to train and equip Iraqi and
Afghan security forces. The authorization act
provides a 2.2 percent pay raise for American
servicemembers, effective Jan. 1.
President Signs2007 DefenseAuthorization ActBy Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PHOTO
Spc. Daniel Nebrida, from Battery C, 1st Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery
Regiment, 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, in Osan,
South Korea, performs a maintenance check on a Patriot missile.
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The Guardian The Guardian The Guardian The Guardian The Guardian (AshtonKutcher, Kevin Costner)
After losing his crew in a fatal crash,
legendary Rescue Swimmer, Ben,is sent to teach at A School, an
elite training program for Coast
Guard Rescue Swimmers.
Wrestling with the loss of his crew
members, he throws himself into
teaching, turning the program
upside down with his unorthodox
training methods. While there, he
encounters a young,cocky swim champ, Jake, who is
driven to be the best.
The DescentThe DescentThe DescentThe DescentThe Descent (ShaunaMacDonald, Natalie Mendoza)
Six girlfriends meet in a remote part
of the Appalachians for their annualcaving trip. The girls soon learn that
Juno, the thrill-seeking leader of the
expedition, has brought them to an
unexplored cave and that as a result
no one knows where they are to
come rescue them. The group
splinters and each push on, praying
for another exit but there is
something else lurking under theearth.
Step Up Step Up Step Up Step Up Step Up (Channing Tatum,Jenna Dewan)
Tyler is a rebel from the wrong side
of Baltimores tracks. Nora is aprivileged ballet dancer attending
Baltimores ultra-elite Maryland
School of the Arts. When trouble with
the law lands Tyler with a community
service gig at Maryland School of the
Arts, he arrives as an angry outsider,
until his skills as a gifted street
dancer draw Noras attention. Now,
as sparks fly between them, bothon and off stage, Tyler realizes he
has just one performance to prove
that he can step up to a life far largerthan he ever imagined.
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The Departed The Departed The Departed The Departed The Departed (LeonardoDiCaprio, Matt Damon)
Two men from opposite sides of the
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The MarineThe MarineThe MarineThe MarineThe Marine (John Cena,Robert Patrick)
John Triton is a heroic Marine who
returns home after being discharged
against his will from the Iraq
War. Stateside, he finds himself back
in action, when his wife is kidnappedby a murderous gang led by a
merciless criminal named Rome.
With everything on the line, the Marine
will stop at nothing to carry out his
toughest and most important
mission.
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Area III W Area III W Area III W Area III W Area III Worship Servicesorship Servicesorship Servicesorship Servicesorship ServicesProtestantProtestantProtestantProtestantProtestant
CollectiveSunday 10:30 a.m. Zoeckler Station
Chapel
11 a.m. Freedom Chapel,Camp Long Chapel
Suwon Air BaseChapel
3 p.m. Camp Eagle Chapel
GospelSunday 1 p.m. Freedom Chapel
Wednesday 7 p.m. Freedom Chapel
ContemporarySunday 6 p.m. Freedom Chapel
KATUSA
Tuesday 7 p.m. Freedom ChapelSunday 8 p.m. Camp Long Chapel Chaplain (Maj.) Ray Robinson
Area III Chaplains Area III Chaplains Area III Chaplains Area III Chaplains Area III Chaplains
Chaplain (Maj.) James ONeal
[email protected] 753-7276
[email protected] 753-7274
Mass Daily 11:45 p.m. Freedom ChapelSunday 9:30 a.m. Freedom Chapel
4 p.m. Camp Long ChapelChaplain (Capt.) Kyle Taylor
[email protected] 721-3356
CatholicCatholicCatholicCatholicCatholic
5:10 p.m. Camp Eagle ChapelFor information on Bible study groups and other religious services and
activities, contact the nearest installation chaplains office.
Spiritual resources earn winning dividendsBy Chaplain (Maj.) Jerald P. Jacobs
IMCOM-KORO Chaplain
Billy Graham said Tell me what you think about
money, and I can tell you what you think about God, for
these two are closely related. That is true for the family,the Army and every other organization. If it is important
to you, you will invest your resources in it time, energy
and money.
There is an obvious spiritual lesson for us. Our
checkbook and our calendars are reliable indicators of
our values. What is truly important to us? Clearly, those
things for which we budget time and money are more
important to us.
I am grateful that spiritual fitness is important to the
Army. It budgets time and resources to keep Soldiers,
employees and families spiritually fit. T