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By Cheryl BoujnidaArmy News Service

ROK-U.S. medical training program graduates 100th cycleBy Steve DavisArea II Public Affairs

YONGSAN – It was a private moment quite plainlyin public that showed how bonds – and perhaps lifetimefriendships – have developed in a unique six-monthmilitary medical training program that just completedits 100th cycle.

As Capt. U Se-jo, one of six Korean officers in thislandmark cycle, was receiving handshakes aftergraduating Friday, he got a bear hug and a friendly paton the shoulder from his mentor Maj. Erik Glover,chief of the Patient Administration Division at 121stGeneral Hospital.

The program, called the Integrated Service of theRepublic of Korea Military Health Care PersonnelProgram, was established 50 years ago to facilitatewartime coordination between the U.S. and theRepublic of Korea military health care support systemin the event of hostilities. Republic of Korea Armyofficers, and sometimes personnel from other services,work with their U.S. counterparts for six months,sharing expertise and increasing cultural awareness.More than 400 Republic of Korea medical personnel,including veterinarians, physicians, dentists, nurses andmedical service corps officers have graduated fromthe program.

The graduates of the 100th cycle were: Maj. KimKyeong; Capt. U Se-jo; Capt. Jung Won-hyeong; Capt.Kim Sung-hye; Capt. Nam Jeong-min and Lt. JG KimYu-na.

They were congratulated by Brig. Gen. Lee Jae-soon, superintendent of the Korean Armed ForcesNursing Academy, Col. Brian D. Allgood, commanderof the 18th Medical Command, and a room full ofother medical personnel at ceremonies Friday at the121st Gen. Hospital.

“I’ve learned a lot about U.S. units and howcoordination between the Republic of Korea andAmerican military will help in a wartime situation,”said U, a ROK Army hospital executive officer beforeentering the unique training program in February. Inaddition to learning how the 121st Gen. Hospital PatientAdministration Division operates, he participated inseveral field training exercises, including mass casualtyand air evacuation exercises.

Glover said the experience was good for bothservices.

“Capt. U is a member of our team,” said Glover.“He’s been fully integrated in our decision-makingprocess and knows how to execute mission tasks.”

Program participants get a good insight and a lot ofpractical experience in U.S. medical procedures, saidLt. Col. John Beilman, chief of clinical education forthe 18th Medical Command.

“In the event that we have to transition to war,many initial services would be provided by the ROKArmy, as well as our MOU facilities,” said Beilman.“If they are able to train alongside us, we know the Republic of Korea Army Nurse Capt Nam Jeong-min takes

patient Betty Whittington’s temperature at the 121st GeneralHospital Ambulatory Care Clinic.

STEVE DAVIS

WASHINGTON — As part of itslargest restructuring since World WarII, the Army announced its plan July 27for stationing its active componentmodular Brigade Combat Teams.

The plan includes new organizationsbeing formed and other units beingreturned from overseas locations. Thereturn of the overseas units adds up to50,000 Soldiers and 150,000 familymembers being brought back to basesin the United States.

In the end state, the number of activemodular BCTs will increase from 33 to43, enhancing the active Army’s combatpower by 30 percent.

The plan was announced at aPentagon press briefing conducted bySpecial Assistant to the Secretary of the

Army unveils active BCT stationing plan

Army Raymond F. DuBois and ArmyVice Chief of Staff Gen. Richard Cody.

Special Assistant to the Secretary of the Army Raymond F. DuBois briefs the active Brigade CombatTeam stationing plan with Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Richard Cody at the Pentagon July 27.

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“Moving the Army to modularityrepresents the largest change of our

Army since 1939,” Cody said.He also explained the benefits the

Army and Soldiers will see from thestationing plan.

“What this does for us is it sets upthe footprint of the United States Army,”Cody said. “It optimizes the trainingareas. Posts, camps and stations arestructured properly for the newweapons systems we have. It sets usup for some great training opportunities.I think, over time, the big winners aregoing to be our Army families … becausewe can put a Soldier and his family at apost, camp or station there, and leavethem there for four to five years.”

Cody said the Army’s modular forceinitiative and stationing plan will betterposture the Army to meet its strategic

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2Commitment keeps marriage strongMP Blotter

The following entries were excerpted fromthe past several weeks military police blotters.These entries may be incomplete and do notdetermine the gui l t or innocence of anyperson.! Military Police were notified of a criminaltrespassing, housebreaking and wrongful damageto government property. Military Police investigatorsrevealed through investigation that a civilianunlawfully gained access to an Army garrison byclimbing over the exterior wall and then entered abuilding through an unsecured door. Once insidethe building he broke the glass window of an interioroffice with a brick that he acquired from the buildinggrounds, and then unlawfully entered that office inan attempt to find food and water. Later, three Soldiersfound the subject sitting in a chair. They detainedhim until arrival of military police. Upon arrival of themilitary police he was escorted to the MP stationwhere he would not render a written statement, butverbally admitted to the above offenses. KoreanNational Police were called and escorted him to theKNP detachment for processing.. Estimated cost ofdamages is $30.! An anonymous person notified the military policeof an assault. Two Soldiers were involved in aphysical altercation that resulted in the first Soldiersustaining a laceration under his left eye. MPstransported the injured Soldier to a local hospital fortreatment of his injuries and for a command-directedblood alcohol test, with results pending. The otherSoldier was transported to the MP station where hewas further processed and was not advised of hislegal rights due to his suspected level of intoxication.He declined a portable breathalyzer test and wastransported to a local hospital for a command-directedblood alcohol test. Both Soldiers were furtherprocessed, released to their units and advised toreport to the MP station at a later date to be advisedof their legal rights. Investigation continues by MPI.! Korean National Police notified the military policeof an assault. KNP revealed through investigationthat a Soldier threw a half empty can of beer at acivilian for reasons unknown, causing a one half-inch laceration to the center of his forehead thatrequired medical attention. The Soldier was thenapprehended and transported by the KNP to theirpolice station for processing. Upon arrival of MPs,the Soldier was released into military custody andtransported to the MP station for further processing.Due to the Soldier’s suspected level of intoxication,he was not advised of his legal rights. He was thenadministered a portable breathalyzer test with areported blood alcohol content of .156 percent.Further investigation revealed that the Soldier wasin an off-limits area during the hours of curfew. TheSoldier was then released to his unit. Investigationcontinues by MPI and KNP.

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Recently, on a Sunday morningin chapel, I overheard aconversation on the causes of thehigh rate of divorce inthe military.

Because I work atthe Public Affairs Officeit was suggested that weshould do an articleabout how the high ratewas due more to all ofthe exercises going on inpreparation for deployment than theactual deployment itself.

It really got me to thinking, andso I decided to put those thoughtsto paper. Remember, the followingopinions are mine and mine alone anddo not represent those of others.

I think there is no question thatmilitary life can be hard on amarriage. The military trains hard,and they train often. There areplenty of late nights, longweekends, field exercises that canlast for weeks and deployments.

In preparation for thosedeployments, those late nights, longweekends and field exercises are

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vitally essential to the mission andthe very well being of the Soldiers.

I would much rather endurethem and know that if my Soldierhas to be deployed in harms way,

he will do so with the very besttraining available under his belt.

Having been married for a littleover 18 years before I lost myhusband in the war on terrorism, Ican tell you that, even on its bestday, marriage takes a lot of work.

During those 18 years there wasfrustration, heartache, sadness,resentment and anger. There wasalso joy, elation, happiness,contentment and peace.

Above all there wascommitment. We made anagreement early on in our marriagethat divorce would never be anoption for us. Don’t get me wrong,

there were plenty of times whenwe each secretly had thoughtsabout it but we never voiced it asan option — never brought it up inconversation.

I found the separations due toexercises and deployments mademe aware of how very much Imissed him when he wasn’t aroundand how much I appreciated therelationship I had with him.

If I had to attribute one thing tothe high rate of divorce in themilitary, I would have to say it islack of commitment to therelationship.

It isn’t the field exercises oreven the deployments. A strongrelationship can withstand even themost violent of storms — but ifthere is no foundation it will washaway. Military life will test thatfoundation often.

Make the commitment tostrengthen the foundation of yourrelationship, and you will be ableto weather any storm that comesyour way.

(Editor’s Note: Sherry Orlandowrites for the Fort CampbellCourier.)

“A strong relationship canwithstand even the mostviolent of storms -- but if thereis no foundation it will washaway.”

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Air Force BallThe inaugural Air Force Ball will beheld at 6 p.m., Sept. 15, at the GrandHyatt Hotel, Seoul. Tickets are $60 forcivilians and military E-5 and above,$45 for military E-4 and below. Dressfor the event is Mess Dress for militarypersonnel and formal wear for civilians.The ball will be hosted by Lt. Gen.Garry R. Trexler, deputy commanderUnited Nations Command, CombinedForces Command and United StatesForces Korea.

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A contracting opportunity has beenissued for the position of Englishinstructor with 18th Medical Command,Yongsan.

An electronic copy of thesolicitation can be obtained throughe-mail. The deadline for submittingproposals is 8 a.m. Aug. 18. Point ofcontact for this action is Yi, Min Song,Team #1, Service Division, U.S. ArmyContracting Command Korea, at 724-6400. Questions and othercorrespondence may also be sent viae-mail to [email protected] Promotion Board

Convenes Sept. 6The Major Promotion Board israpidly approaching. Eligiblecaptains should be reviewing theirrecords and ensuring all documentsare in place. The Major SelectionBoard will convene Sept. 6.Particulars for the FY06 major boardinclude:Zones of consideration: All captainswith a date of rank between 01OCT99and 01JUN00 will compete in thePromotion Zone. Those officers witha DOR 30SEP99 and earlier willcompete above the zone. Captainswith a date of rank of 02JUN00 and31MAR01 will compete below thezone.Officer Record Brief: Signed ORBsare not required. Eligible officersmust certify their board fileselectronically using MBF.My Board File: Eligible officers cannow review their entire board files athttps://www.hrc.army.mil by selectingthe MBF icon. This allows officers inthe zones of consideration to viewthe performance section of theOfficial Military Personnel File, photoand Officer Record Brief. To sign-in,officers must use their AKO log-inand password.Evaluation Reports: In order to beeligilble for consideration by theboard, all mandatory or optionalOERs must be received, error-free, inthe Evaluation Reports Branch nolater than Aug. 26.Official Photo: All officers areencouraged to review their photoand/or submit a new one inaccordance to AR 640-30, if required.Now is the time to make sure allrecords are in order and accuratelyupdated.

Patriot Soldiers host visiting ambassadorBy Capt. Jennifer Hurrle35th ADA Brigade

OSAN AIR BASE – The 35th AirDefense Artillery Brigade was selectedto represent the United States Armywhen the U.S. Ambassador to Japan,the Honorable J. Thomas Schieffer,toured Osan Air Base July 27.

Shieffer’s visit was one of many the35th ADA has hosted since assumingits mission here in December. With firingbatteries stationed at Osan, Suwon,Gunsan and Gwangju air bases, thebrigade’s mission is to deter and defeatenemy tactical ballistic missile attacks.

The 35th ADA attracts attention dueto not only its recent deployment toKorea but also its progressiveoperations, said 35th ADA DeputyCommanding Officer, Maj. NicholasBernhardt. “The brigade is at theforefront of Army Transformation,” hesaid. “We are currently conducting thefirst fire unit rotations in Korea whilecontinuously maintaining ‘We FightTonight’ readiness.”

Col. John Rossi, 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade commander (left), briefs Patriot operations toU.S. Ambassador to Japan, J. Thomas Schieffer and Lt. Gen. G Garry Trexler, 7th Air Forcecommander, during their recent tour of a 35th Air Defense Artillery Bde. tactical site at Osan AirBase.

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commitments, to include ongoing global combat operations,while allowing it to continue transforming to meet the futuredemands of combatant commanders.

He explained the life cycle management of BCTs is stabilizedthrough three-year rotation cycles. “The Army will not bemoving its people around as much – this will reduceturbulence in brigades and battalions,” Cody said. “This willstabilize forces and provide for more cohesion within brigadecombat teams.”

DuBois said the current plan ties perfectly into the Army’smodular initiative, the return of troops from overseas andbase realignment and closurerecommendations.

“The selection of the BCT stations wasa deliberate and analytical process,”DuBois said. “In this complex set of chessmoves, it shows that Soldiers and familymembers remain the centerpiece of theArmy and life will be more predictablefor them.”

DuBois said that the plan is a forcestabilizer for Soldiers and family members and directly impactstheir quality of life.

As a key element of the BCT stationing plan, the Army willimplement the Office of the Secretary of Defense’s IntegratedGlobal Presence and Basing Strategy analysisrecommendations by returning up to 50,000 soldiers fromoverseas locations by the end of the decade.

DuBois said the Army will not lose its presence overseasbut the reduction of more than half of the forces will be asignificant savings to U.S. taxpayers.

Two key recommendations of the analysis include the returnof the 1st Infantry Division to Fort Riley, Kan., and therelocation of the 1st Armored Division to Fort Bliss, Texas.The 1st Infantry Division will return in 2006 and the timingfor the return of the 1st Armored Division is under review.

The Army selected locations for the modular BCTs basedon existing and potential capacities, available training space,and current locations of similar and supporting units.

While the modular brigade combat teams follow historicdivision and brigade unit naming conventions, these units areof a completely different design than their predecessors. Theessence of this transformational design is a new force thatcan be deployed singularly or in groups – ready foremployment in a variety of designs as self-contained modulesover a dispersed area. Essential to the success of this forcewill be the use of Army’s installations as platforms from which

to rapidly mobilize and deploy military power.The Army modular force initiative involves the total

redesign of the operational Army into a larger, more powerful,more flexible and more rapidly deployable force. It movesaway from a division-centric structure to one built aroundthe Army’s new modular combat team.

Additionally, modularity — in combination with rebalancingthe type of units — will significantly reduce the stress on theforce because of a more predictable rotational cycle, coupledwith much longer dwell times at home station.

This commitment to minimizing the turbulence for Soldiersand families remains a toppriority for the Army seniorleadership. To reinforce thiscommitment, during thestationing of BCTs andrelocation of units, Soldierswill move with their familiesand family moves will not bescheduled until the Soldierredeploys.

Active Brigade Combat Teams Posture:• Fort Benning, Ga. — 1 Brigade Combat Team• Fort Bliss, Texas — 4 Brigade Combat Teams• Fort Bragg, N.C. — 4 Brigade Combat Teams• Fort Campbell, Ky. – 4 Brigade Combat Teams• Fort Carson, Colo. – 4 Brigade Combat Teams• Fort Drum, N.Y. – 3 Brigade Combat Teams• Fort Hood, Texas – 5 Brigade Combat Teams• Fort Knox, Ky. – 1 Brigade Combat Team• Fort Lewis, Wash. – 3 Stryker Brigade Combat Teams• Fort Polk, La. – 1 Brigade Combat Team• Fort Richardson, Ak. – 1 Brigade Combat Team• Fort Riley, Kan. – 3 Brigade Combat Teams• Fort Stewart, Ga. – 3 Brigade Combat Teams• Fort Wainwright, Alaska – 1 Stryker Brigade Combat

Team• Schofield Barracks, Hawaii – 1 Brigade Combat Team1 Stryker Brigade Combat Team• Fort Irwin (National Training Center), Calif. – 1 Brigade

Combat Team (minus)• Korea – 1 Brigade Combat Team• Germany – 1 Stryker Brigade Combat Team• Italy – 1 Brigade Combat TeamThe number of Soldiers in a BCT varies between 3,500

and 3,900 depending upon whether it is a Light, Heavy orStryker BCT.

“In this complex set of chessmoves, it shows that Soldiers andfamily members remain thecenterpiece of the Army ...”

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services will be seamless.”Beilman said technology in both

countries is essentially the same, but thephilosophy for providing health careservices such as evacuation, triage andmass casualty in times of war or peacemay sometimes differ.

Capt. Judy Elsbury, the 121st GeneralHospital’s clinical education divisionchief, said Korean participants workclosely with their U.S. counterparts in avariety of medical areas, and becomefamiliar with U.S. procedures. Duringthis cycle, three Republic of Korea Armynurses, two medical services officersand one Republic of Korea Navycommunity health officer learned how121st Gen. Hospital clinical operations,preventive medicine and intensive caredepartments function. Elsbury addedparticipants had some legal restrictions,including administering medication and

certain medical procedures.Capt. Nam Jeong-min learned head

nurse and other duties in the 121st Gen.Hospital Ambulatory Care Clinic.

“We don’t have a head nurse positionin our ROK Army outpatient clinic,” saidNam, a 2000 graduate of the Republic ofKorea Armed Forces Nursing Academyin Daejon. “We have physicians andmedics, but no head nurse.”

In addition to learning administrativeand triage procedures, Nam was learninghead nurse duties from Capt. DavidHerd, the clinic’s head nurse.

Herd said Nam was the first Republicof Korea Army nurse to work in theAmbulatory Care Clinic.

“She’s done everything from bookingappointments to checking-in andscreening patients to translating for ourmany Korean patients,” said Herd. “It’sbeen a wonderful experience for all of us.”

Capt. Nam Jeong-min is congratulated by Republic of Korea Army Brig. Gen. Lee Jae-soon and121st General Hospital Commander Col. Brian D. Allgood after graduating from the 100th cycleof the Integrated Service of the Republic of Korea Military Health Care Personnel Program July 29in Seoul.

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Acting on a tip from an Iraqi citizen, Sgt. Timothy Dulinsky and Sgt. Garret Finley, from 2ndBattalion, 34th Armor Regiment, find AK-47 rifles in a house near Baqubah, Iraq, Aug. 2. Thisphoto appeared on www.army.mil.

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CAMP CASEY — The smell of5.56 mm rounds exiting the barrels ofM-16A2 rifles filled the air as sweatdripped from every pore of theSoldiers’ bodies.

The 2nd Infantry Division held aClose Quarters Marksmanshipcompetition July 20. Although 12 teamsof four people participated in the event,only 20 Soldiers -- from the SpecialTroops Battalion, Warrior ReadinessCenter and Headquarters, 2nd InfantryDivision -- made it to the finalcompetition called the “Stress Shoot.”

The competition was designed tosimulate engagement in the cities of Iraq

WWWWWarriors compete to be the bestarriors compete to be the bestarriors compete to be the bestarriors compete to be the bestarriors compete to be the best

Indianhead Division troopers storm a target during a July 20 training competition at Camp Casey.PVT. VICTORIA MOOR

By Pvt. Victoria Moor2nd Infantry Division Public Affairs

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Labor Day EventsTito Puente Jr., the son of the famouslatin star, will perform live at 7 p.m. Sept.5 at Camp Casey. Find out more aboutthis salsa performer at http://www.titopuentejr.com.

CRC Block PartyCelebrate Labor Day at Camp RedCloud with live bands, food booths, achili cook-off, door prizes, a Tae KwonDo demonstration, sporting events andinflatable games. The featured band is“Wide Awake,” courtesy of ArmedForces Entertainment. Events start atnoon Sept. 5 near Mitchell's Sports Grill.

Military IdolBe the first “Military Idol.” Sign up atany Area I Morale, Welfare andRecreation club.!Camp Casey Enclave will host thecontest 7 p.m. Sept. 3 at the Warrior’sClub, with the semifinals at 2 p.m. Sept.5 outside of the Camp HoveyCommunity Activity Center.!Camp Stanley will host the contest 7p.m. Sept. 3 at Reggie's Club!Camp Red Cloud will host theircontest 7 p.m. Sept. 4 at Mitchell'sSports Grill.The CRC Enclave semifinals are at 3p.m. Sept. 5 outside of the Mitchell’sSports Grill.

Mitchell's Sports GrillStarting in August Camp Red Cloud’sMitchell’s Sports Grill will feature:!A peel-n-eat shrimp special. Look fora half pound of shrimp served with coleslaw, ice tea or lemonade for $8.95Mondays from 5-8 p.m.!10-cent Wing Night will be Tuesdaysand Fridays!All you can eat Spaghetti Night willbe from 5-8 p.m. Aug. 7 for $5.95.

FAST Class for TestScore Improvement

The Camp Red Cloud Education Centerwill offer a class to help improve yourArmy General Technical score from 8a.m.- 5 p.m. Aug. 22-26. Educationcenter officials will offer a pretest at 8a.m. every Monday. Contact the centerfor information before Aug. 19.

Band Seeks VocalistThe 2nd Infantry Division WarriorBand is looking for a male vocalist.Soldiers E-3 to E-6 with at least sixmonths remaining in Korea are eligible.Soldiers must:!Be able to sing the National Anthemin Bb (starting pitch is an F), theWarrior March and the Army Song.!Present a professional appearanceand meet the standards set by AR 600-9.!Obtain the consent of their commandto be released to the band beforeauditioning.Auditionees also may sing a song in astyle of their choosing. Once acceptedfor the position, the Soldier will beattached to the band. Warrior Bandvocalists sing at ceremonies, as wellas with the concert band and otherensembles as their talents warrant.Contact Band Operations at 732-6695or 011-9497-0292.

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Warriors attend ethics training

Capt. Jennifer O’Neill, 2nd Infantry Division Judge Advocate General’soffice, teaches a mandatory ethics class at Camp Red Cloud July 28.

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By David McNallyArea I Public Affairs

CAMP RED CLOUD — Nineteen Warrior CountrySoldiers and civilians attended the first make-up session ofArmy-mandated ethics training July 28 at the Camp Red CloudTheater.

Secretary of the Army Francis J. Harvey mandated allSoldiers and Army civilian employees attend the class because“complex ethic issues arise at every level within the Army.”

Army officials hope an understanding of basic ethics ruleswill help people to avoid actions that violate the Uniform Codeof Military Justice and federal law.

“This is important training because people have lost theirjobs and Soldiers have received UCMJ action because of ethicsissues,” said Capt. Jennifer O’Neill, 2nd Infantry DivisionJudge Advocate’s General office.

O’Neill said Army ethics rules come from:! four principles of ethics! Joint Ethics Regulation! U.S. federal statutes concerning fraud, conflicts of interestand prohibited political activities

The CRC training was the first of many sessions, which2ID legal officials will conduct between now and SeptemberO’Neill said.

The training covered use of government equipment suchas copy machines, computers and vehicles. O’Neillemphasized definitions of waste, fraud and abuse.

“Brief personal calls are permitted on governmenttelephones and cell phones,” she said. “But it comes down tocommon sense.”

Personal calls should be conducted during a lunch break,she said.

“This big thing is we don’t want work to not get donebecause you’re conducting personal calls,” she said.

As far as e-mail and internet access by government employeesand servicemembers, O’Neill said some access is allowed.

“What you cannot do is conduct your personal business

on a government computer,” O’Neill said. “You cannot buyor sell things, your house, your car ... you should do that ona home computer.”

O’Neill said very strict penalties exist for accessingpornographic or extremist Web sites on a government computer.

The class also covered accepting and receiving gifts,misuse of government resources, fund raising, and dealingswith private organizations.

O’Neill said commanders and supervisors should ensureall subordinates, military and civilian, attend the trainingbefore the end of September. The classes will be offered:! Camp Red Cloud Theater: Aug. 11; Sept. 8, 22, 29! Camp Stanley Theater: Aug. 11, 18; Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29! Camp Casey Theater: Aug. 18, 25; Sept.; 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

All sessions are from 2-3 p.m. For information, call732-8998.

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KKKKKorean youth visit Camp Caseyorean youth visit Camp Caseyorean youth visit Camp Caseyorean youth visit Camp Caseyorean youth visit Camp CaseyBy David McNallyArea I Public Affairs

Sgt. Colin Pritchett, HHD, USAG-Casey, actsas a tour guide for a group of Korean students.

Capt. Jason Piechowiak,HHD, USAG-Caseycommander, explains the goal of the tour.

Sophia Lim, USO program coordinator (left), shows off the Camp Casey USO July 29 to a groupof Korean middle school students.

CAMP CASEY — A group of 75Korean middle school students touredCamp Casey July 29.

The students, currently on vacationfrom various middle schools innorthern Gyeonggi Province, areattending a Dongducheon ForeignLanguage High School summer camp.

“It’s an opportunity for them to seewhat we do here at Camp Casey,” saidCapt. Jason Piechowiak, Headquartersand Headquarter Detachment, U.S.Army Garrison, Camp Caseycommander.

Piechowiak and his Soldiers ledthree busloads of students around theinstallation with some help from theCamp Casey USO staff.

The visited started with a“windshield tour,” as the buses drovearound the installation and Soldiersacted as guides.

Korean Augmentation to the U.S.Army Soldiers helped withtranslations, but many students couldunderstand English.

Pfc. Jun Ji-hoon, HHD, USAG-Casey, said the students asked him abouthis experiences as a KATUSA Soldier.

“They want to learn,” he said.

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Neighboring villagers find serenityNeighboring villagers find serenityNeighboring villagers find serenityNeighboring villagers find serenityNeighboring villagers find serenity, security, security, security, security, securityGOLSANDONG — There is only

one way in or out of this small Koreanvillage nestled in the Camp Caseyfoothills.

Golsandong residents must travelthrough Camp Casey to get to theoutside world.

“All 116residents have24-hour basepasses,” saidAntonio Vicente,U.S. ArmyGarrison, CampCasey deputy to the garrisoncommander. “This allows them accessto their homes whenever they need it.”

About 100 years ago, Koreansformed the village near the present-dayH-221 Helipad. When Camp Casey wasbuilt following the Korean War,residents moved to a valley outside Gate11.

Since then, the small community hasrelied on especially close relations withthe American base.

“We have a greatrelationship withthe people ofGolsandong,” saidLt. Col. TerryHodges, USAG-Casey commander.

“Right after I arrived at Camp Casey, Iwas invited to a birthday party for oneof the village residents. They treated melike family.”

Paek Mun-kwan, 71, was born inNorth Korea. During the war he foundrefuge in Golsandong. Today, he is thetown’s patriach and oldest resident.

“I worked at Camp Casey for manyyears,” Paek said.

Paek’s residence is one of 48 homesalong a one-lane paved road.

“Most of Golsandong’s residents areolder,” said Town Chief Kim Kwang-su. “The average age is between 50-60years old.”

Unlike other communities outside

Lt. Col. Terry Hodges, USAG-Casey commander, meets with Golsandong Town Chief KimKwang-su July 25. The village is only accessible through Camp Casey.

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Camp Casey, Golsandong is void ofcommerce. There are no stores orrestaurants; the village has a communitycenter, a small Buddhist temple andhomes.

There is a small sign on Camp Caseypointing to Gate 11, which leads to thevillage; however, many Americans maynot have heard of Golsandong.Paek Mun-kwan, 71

The Korean residents have accessonly to the Camp Casey road leadingto their village. They cannot use U.S.facilities at the base.

“They can sign in overnight guestsfor a maximum of three days,” Vicenteexplained. “They can also requestlonger passes in certaincircumstances.”

Many of the residents work onCamp Casey, Kim said.

The serene Golsandong lifestyle islimited to small family farms, raisingdogs and livestock, and visiting withfriends and family.

“Golsandong residents enjoy thesecurity of living next to Camp Casey,”Kim said.

“These are really good people,”Hodges said. “I am very pleased howthey welcome us with open arms.”

Hodges, a Mississippi native saidin the American venacular, “they aregood folk.”

“I appreciate their friendship,”Hodges said. “The language barrier iserased by their kindness.”

Golsandong is a Korean village outside Camp Casey’s Gate 11. Residents must must travel through Camp Casey to get to the outside world. E-mail [email protected]

or mountains of Afghanistan, said 2ndLt. Aaron Willard, STB assistantoperations officer.

“Most of the casualties in Iraq aresupport units,” Willard said. “A majorityof these teams out here are supportSoldiers.”

The teams covered dry-fire drillsfirst, and then blank-fire drills. This wasrequired before they could move ontothe stress fire. Officials scored Soldierson how well they did.

In order to move on, they had to bevalidated to ensure they were orientedproperly, had good muscle awareness,could shoot while walking and running,shoot around barriers and shoot safelynext to their buddies.

The teams did not just show up

hoping they knew what they weredoing, they had prior CQM training toprepare them for the competition.

Sgt. Jesse Johnson, 2ID combativesand CQM trainer, trained the teams inthe drills June 24. “Sgt. Johnson is mysubject matter expert,” Willard said. “Ican’t take any credit without him. If itwasn’t for him, none of this would begoing on.”

Out of the 20 Soldiers who went ontothe stress fire exercise, the WarriorReadiness Center team prevailed.

“The purpose is to train the trainer,the people who did the best on the stressshoot will be the trainers,” he said.

Willard said the training is not uniqueto Area I or Korea but is Army-wide.

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“They are having fun and asking a lotof questions.”

The group entered the CampCasey USO and lea rned howSoldiers spend their leisure time. Thetour continued to the Hanson FieldHouse and swimming pool, the baselibrary, and a visit to the HHD,USAG-Casey barracks.

Kim Ho-shin, 15, said the campwas bigger than what he expected.

“It’s a cool place,” he said. “I likedthe swimming pool.”

Kim said he enjoyed the tour andliked meeting with foreigners. He saidthe students came from manyschools, but his school, in Ilsan, isabout an hour from Camp Casey.

“This is a chance for them to better

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understand us,” said Spc. Jarad Steen,HHD, USAG-Casey, “It gets rid of astereotype, because they can see whowe really are.”

Steen said many of the studentsseemed fascinated by the tanks. Asthe bus passed by the 2nd InfantryDivision motor pools with rowsupon rows of M1A1 Abrams MainBattle Tanks, students let out acollective “ahh.”

“I would like to do something likethis again,” said Staff Sgt. LesterJames, HHD, USAG-Casey. “Thestudents were so curious about whatwe do. They were like sponges,asking questions about everything.”

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Dining facilities go to Army-level competitionDining facilities go to Army-level competitionDining facilities go to Army-level competitionDining facilities go to Army-level competitionDining facilities go to Army-level competitionThree Kingdoms Inn, Warner-Patterson DFAC stake bidin Connelly Awards race; hope to win Army-wide honors

YONGSAN — Yongsan’s ThreeKingdoms Inn and Camp Colbern’sWarner-Patterson dining facilities havebeen nominated to represent Korea in the2005 Army-wide Philip A. ConnellyAwards, which judges dining facility andfield kitchen operations.

Three Kingdoms Inn won Korea-widehonors in the large facility category,Warner-Patterson in the small.

Both dining facilities were rated fortheir achievements in customer service,food preparation, sanitation andadministration.

Described by its dining facility manageras the premier large dining facility in thearea, Three Kingdoms Inn hosts visitinggenerals, senators and celebrities, as wellas the bulk of barracks-dwelling U.S. andKorean Augmentation to the U.S. ArmySoldiers. The facility is operated by PacificAgricultural Engineers, or PAE, which hasmany government contracts worldwide.

“Area II Food Advisor Larry Graham,evaluates every dining facility in Area IIon a quarterly basis along a wholechecklist of items,” said Cho Hong-che,dining facility manager. “Three Kingdomscame out on top for the last quarter oflast year and the first two quarters of thisyear, and won the Korea-wide large facilitycompetition.”

Warner-Patterson, by comparison,offers a smaller, home-style environmentto Soldiers in the 304th Signal Battalion,according to Sgt. 1st Class PearleWinkey, DFAC manager.

“The whole staff works as a team,”said Winkey. “We pull a lot of long hoursto give Soldiers a very friendlyatmosphere.”

Of two large and seven small diningfacilities in Area II, Three Kingdoms isthe only one open two full hours for eachmeal, and also offers four entrée itemson the main line and 10 different items onthe short order line.

“We strive for excellence in the foodservice program, and want to serveSoldiers the best way possible,” said Gary

“We strive for excellence inthe food service program,and want to serve Soldiersthe best way possible.”

Italiano, project manager.According to Italiano, the head count

at the DFAC has been increasing, whichhe attributes to positive customerendorsements.

“I remember from when I was in theArmy that breakfast is always the bestmeal of the day,” he said. “It gets youstarted and keeps you running, so havinga good one is especially important. If oneSoldier comes in and has a very goodexperience, then he’ll tell his buddies andmore Soldiers will start coming in to thefacility to get the best food and servicepossible.”

Italiano says that although InteractiveCustomer Evaluations on the dining facilityhave been at 100 percent, he is always

willing to take suggestions and strive toimprove his program.

“Soldiers expect a good meal and acomfortable environment to eat in,” saidItaliano. “I’d like to think we do that, withplasma television screens and large seatingarea. We try to provide different optionsfor the KATUSAs, but we also provide agood short order menu for U.S. Soldiers.”

Italiano’s recognition that KATUSAs are

their majority consideration, with nearlythree times as many KATUSAS signing inat breakfast than any others.

“They seem to try to develop and serveKorean style food continuously,” said Cpl.Moon Sung-chul, Area II Support Activity.“That kind of effort for Koreans, includingKATUSAS, is an admirable deed.”

YONGSAN — Military police bikepatrols have been pulling duty all over postsince the end of the school year, placing anew spin on how people look at MPs aswell as giving officers the opportunity fora little exercise.

Two to four personnel perform thisspecial duty every day from 11 a.m. to 7p.m., drawing from a pool of 14 who aretrained for the position. The Soldiers involvedstill have regular duties as an MP, but manydon’t mind the chance to get out of the office,and many even look forward to it.

“A lot of people like it because there’s no

glass between you and the public,” saidMaster Sgt. Dennis Stockwell, provostsergeant major. “It’s a community relationspatrol, and so far we’ve been getting a lot ofgood reactions to seeing our military policeout in public during the day.”

According to Stockwell, this patroltypically starts the weekend before schoollets out due to the influx of juveniles on thestreets during the day. It is also for this reasonthat the DARE program has traditionally beenclosely involved with the bike patrol, in orderto give kids a familiar face to talk to.

“It becomes a visible deterrent tocrime,” said Sgt. Ryan Hebner, bikepatrol noncommissioned officer incharge. “At the same time, we’re anapproachable source of information forthe public. Some people who havequestions about traffic laws are morelikely to come up to us and talk to usthan they would another MP in a squadcar, and a lot of people express gratitude

to us for being out in the heat.”Another positive aspect of the bike patrol

is that they are much more maneuverablethan traditional transportation and can covermore territory.

“We can do traffic duties and enforcelaws the same as any MP, but the bikes canalso make it in to some places where a vehiclemight not,” said Hebner. “It’s a forceprotection measure because it allows us tosee everything that’s going on all over post.”

Stockwell and Hebner agreed that theprogram has seen much success in the pastand will probably continue to be used forthose summer months when people like tospend time outdoors.

“It’s a great program,” said Hebner.“We’re lucky we have such a smallcommunity that we’re able to covereverything with just two or threepatrols. It’s not resource intensive andit’s fun to do.”

Bike patrols mix MP work with exercise, community relationsBike patrols mix MP work with exercise, community relationsBike patrols mix MP work with exercise, community relationsBike patrols mix MP work with exercise, community relationsBike patrols mix MP work with exercise, community relationsBy Sgt. Christopher SelmekArea II Public Affairs

By Sgt. Christopher SelmekArea II Public Affairs

Assistant Manager Pae Yong-tae happily serves food to hungry lunch patrons July 27 at theThree Kingdom’s Inn at Yongsan, named the best large dining facility in Korea.

Cpl. Kim Dong-hwan, Cpl. Park Jin-kuiung andCpl. Yang Sung-hoon enjoy their lunch at the ThreeKingdoms Inn dining facility.

Cook Kang Mun-su delivers a pan of freshlyfried onion rings to the short order line at theThree Kingdoms Inn dining facility.

Cpl. Lee Tae-kyu and Pfc. Rachel Hebner, bike patrol officers, glide through the parking lot of theProvost Marshal’s office at the beginning of their daily patrol July 14. E-mail [email protected]


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YONGSAN — The quarterlyExceptional Family Member Programcommittee meeting was held recentlyat the Community Services Building onYongsan South Post. The committeeincludes representatives from personnelservices, educational, housing, childand youth services, and medicalagencies and others who help addressthe special medical or educational needsof families.

Alexander Carter, installation EFMPcoordinator, discussed recent eventsthat included the 19th Annual JuneJamboree and the Community Fun Fareheld in late April. Carter said about 500people attended the Community FunFare and more than 300 volunteers, 130children and 55 parents attended theJune Jamboree, which includedbowling, swimming, games and a picnic.

“Both events were a great success

and we appreciate everyone’sparticipation,” said Carter.

According to Ralph Ford, specialneeds advisor for the 18th MedicalCommand, more than 2,000servicemembers serving in the Republicof Korea are enrolled in EFMP, eventhough their family members may beelsewhere. He said around 350command-sponsored families in Koreaare enrolled in the program.

Possible medical conditionswarranting enrollment in the ExceptionalFamily Member Program includeinsulin-dependent diabetes; high-risknewborns; sickle cell disease or otherblood disorders; asthma with a historyof hospitalization; Attention DeficitHyperactivity Disorder; a chronic mentalhealth disorder; persons requiringadaptive equipment or the use of awheelchair or any other chronic medicalcondition requiring intensive follow-up

support.Sponsors of family members with

special educational needs are alsorequired to enroll in the program.Enrolled personnel are screened beforegoing overseas to determine medical oreducational needs, or both, of theirfamily members.

“In some cases, services are notavailable to support them in Korea andthey cannot be reassigned here,” saidFord. He said health care services forspecial needs families may be available inlarger medical facilities at Yongsan or Osanor at local Korean hospitals, sometimesat the servicemember’s expense.

EFMP families are required toperiodically reassess their needs, hesaid, especially if they are moving fromone overseas location to another orextending in Korea under the AssignmentIncentive Program.

“According to AR 608-75, which

governs the program, enrolledservicemembers must update theirEFMP records every three years, orsooner if medical or educationalconditions change significantly,” saidFord, adding that some changes couldlimit assignment options.

“For instance, if an asthma conditiongoes from mild to moderate asthma, itcould limit where a person may be ableto live on the peninsula. That is whyEFMP updates are required,” said Ford.

He said required forms forenrollment, disenrollment and updatesare available at the Exceptional FamilyMember Program offices in Building S-3567 on Yongsan South Post near theSeoul American High School soccerfield. The office is open 7:30 a.m.- 4:30p.m. Mon.-Fri. For information, call738-5000. Servicemembers may callCarter for advocacy, support groups,or other general questions, at 738-5311.

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Quarterly Exceptional Family Member Program meeting held

YONGSAN — Fifty-five years of service wascelebrated by the Korean Service Corps in Area II withseparate organization days July 29 on Yongsan SouthPost and Camp Coiner.

The 9th KSC and the 19th KSC companies bothheld an organization day featuring a barbecue, sportsand other events to celebrate another year of successfulmission accomplishment.

KSC personnel are contracted Korean employeeswho support the U.S. Army during both peace timeand war. During peace time, they serve in various jobssuch as technicians, bus and truck drivers, forkliftoperators, carpenters and other occupations required

for base operations and maintenance. They mobilizeand continue to serve even when war breaks out,driving ambulances, constructing fortifications andbridges, and tackling other support tasks during war.

“The KSC has been in service ever since theoutbreak of the Korean War in 1950,” said Chu NakKyu, acting commander of the 19th KSC Co. “Todayis a day for our members, in order to show gratitudefor their hard work for the past year and to buoy uptheir spirit for another year of dedication.”

Special guests included Directorate of Public Worksdivision chiefs, Kim Chae-O, now retired 19th KSCCompany commander, and Area II Support ActivityCommander, Col. Ronald C. Stephens.

“We appreciate the work they do and we want themto know how important they are to our mission. It’svital to everything we do,” said Stephens. “If it wasn’tfor this organization and others like it, we wouldn’t beable to operate.”

Despite hot weather -- with the highesttemperatures reaching 94 degrees Fahrenheit --everyone took part in the camaraderie.

“It is more important that we use this day morethan as just a day of fun and use it as a chance topromote friendship among our members and buildcooperation to better our mission capabilities,” saidKim Yang-gon.

“The weather today was unbelievably hot, but I

still took pleasure in that we all got together fromeach work place despite busy schedules. I think thisday is important to build teamwork,” Han Sung-su,19th KSC Co.

“We all had a great deal of fun today and it issignificant that all members of our company who arespread out through 23 different work sites had a dayto get together and relax,” said Kwon Jung-kyu,commander, 9th KSC Co.

A meal for 250 people including company members and specialguests was prepared by the company with various dishes,including Korean recipes and a beef steak barbecue.

Members of the 9th Korean Service Corps Company held avolleyball tournament to encourage team work and friendshipbetween its members during the June 22 organization day.

Kim Kwang-eun, DPW team, makes an attempt at the goalduring soccer tournament finals between DPW and Housingheld during the 19th KSC Company organization day.

Sim Sang-jin, maintenance, Headquarters, HeadquartersDetachment, 498th CSB, pours ice water over his head to cooldown after playing soccer at the KSC organization day.


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YONGSAN — The 1st Replacement CompanyMovement Platoon is a unit unlike any other. In additionto helping incoming Soldiers at the airport, platoonmembers are also given the task of making the firstimpression of Korea to Soldiers.

This small unit of three [Korean Augmentation tothe U.S. Army] Soldiers and four American Soldiersworks every day transporting Soldiers to Yongsan fromboth the Incheon International Airport and Osan AirBase. They’re on the bus, as well as inside the terminalas soon as a flight lands, doing everything they can toease a new Soldier’s transition into a foreign country.

“We man the desk next to the bus station for Soldiersas soon as they come out of the luggage carousels,and we also have Soldiers inside helping them to getthrough customs,” said Sgt. Paolo Mendez of theMovement Platoon. “We steer them in the rightdirection and make sure to check their ID cards andorders; that way the 1st Replacement Company canbe ready for them as soon as they get to Yongsan.”

According to Mendez, it is in the terminal that theMovement Platoon’s KATUSA Soldiers are most useful.

“The KATUSAs are a big help,” he said. “They speakthe language and can coordinate with airport orcustoms officials if there is any trouble or confusion.They’ve solved a lot of problems for us that way.”

Although Soldiers will no longer be flying in throughOsan starting in October, the current schedule involvessending a team to Osan every Tuesday and Thursdayand a team to Incheon every morning at 5 a.m.

“During the PCS season it’s easy to get 15 people

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a day at the airport and over ahundred from Osan,” he said.“After October it’s going to be a lotmore work at Incheon, but we tryto keep track of when the flightsare coming in so we know howmany people to expect.”

The Movement Platoon also doesa lot to allay the fears of manySoldiers who have never been outsideAmerica before.

“Everybody has questions,especially NCOs who want to knowhow to get a job like I have,” saidMendez. “Sometimes privates aretoo scared to talk, so you just try toput them at ease in whatever wayyou can. There’s a lot you can doin Korea, and there’s no reason foranyone to be scared.”

“We’re the first faces they see in Korea,” said StaffSgt. Sammie Williams, Movement Platoon. “We givethem the first overall impression of what to expecthere. If we can give them good service and good inprocessing, then hopefully the rest of their tour willbe really good for them.”

Mendez says that another interesting part of the jobis that USO and celebrity tours come through the samegates as in-processing Soldiers, and members of theMovement Platoon often get to speak with them.

Most of the Soldiers who participate in this dutyseem to enjoy the experience and find the rewardsfar outweigh the responsibilities.

“I always tell them, if you keep an open mind andtry to listen to some of the things the local people aretelling you, you can learn a lot,” said Williams. “I’dlike to think I’ve helped a few people that way.

“Because we are often the first Soldiers they seein Korea, people are always recognizing us later,even if we’re just walking around post,” he said.“It’s really very gratifying. To work in this job youshould be a people person, be able to communicateand also be a good Soldier,” he said. “We offer world-class customer service.”

Sgt. Paolo Mendez, movement platoon, helps Pfc. Tyler Gately to in process momentsafter he arrives in Korea at the Incheon International Airport.

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School Bus PassDistribution

Student Transportat ion Officepersonnel will be issuing school buspasses at the Hannam Village andYongsan PX and commissary 4 p.m. – 6p.m. Aug. 12 and 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Aug.13 at the Yongsan Main Post Exchange. The school bus passes may be pickedup in room 121 at the Army CommunityService building, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Aug. 13. For information, call 738-5032.

Elementary SchoolRegistration

Elementary school registration is ongoingall summer. Begin at the Community ServiceBuilding, Room 121, then proceed to theschool. There will be a new parentorientation at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. in theschool cafeteria. Class lists will be posted1:30 p.m. Aug. 29 at the elementary schoolgym and 4 p.m. at the Yongsan andHannam commissaries. There will be a“Meet-and-Greet” for parents 1:30 – 2:30p.m. Aug. 29. The first day of school willbe Aug. 30 for grades 1 – 5, and Sept. 7 forkindergartners.

Housing Office HoursThe Yongsan Housing Office (Bldg.4106) will be closed from 11 a.m. – 12:30p.m. Thursday for an official function.It will also be closed on Aug. 15 forKorean Liberation Day. Normal hoursthrough Aug. 25 will be 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.Monday – Friday, including lunch

hours. For information, call 738-4069.

Christian Men’s MonthlyBreakfast

The Men of the Morning Calm (PromiseKeepers) will hold their monthly breakfast8 – 9:30 a.m. Saturday at South Post Chapel.The guest speaker will be Korean RegionalOffice Chaplain (Col.) Thomas Day. Forinformation, call 011-9000-6064.

Junior Golf TournamentA Junior Golf Tournament will be held atYongsan Driving Range and Sung Nam GolfCourse. No charge to students, and noequipment or experience necessary. Opento ages 8-15. This will be taking placeMonday – Aug.12 at the Yongsan Drivingrange. For information, call 736-3483.

Yongsan Lanes ClosureThe Yongsan Bowling Center, including thesnack bar and game room area, will beclosed through Aug. 12 for scheduled laneresurfacing. For information, call 723-7830.

National Kids DayArea II Child and Youth Services willcelebrate National Kids’ Day Saturday. Theday begins with a community five-kilometerfun run at 8 a.m. Runners will receive aNational Kids’ Day T-shirt and first andsecond place winners will receive prizes. Afun-filled afternoon of games and familyactivities will be held from 1-4 p.m. on Field#5. The first 100 children will receive a freeT-shirt. Celebrate this day with yourchildren. Food will be available. Inclementweather schedule is the CYS Youth SportsGym. For information, call 738-5556.

Seoul Computer ClubMeeting

The Seoul Computer Club will meet at 2p.m. Aug. 13 on the second floor of theCamp Kim USO. All adults and teensare invi ted to learn more aboutcomputers from the experts and enjoya free lunch, too. For information, logonto www.seoulcc.org.

Bike RodeoA Bike Rodeo for Area II and Yongsanyouths ages 5-15 will be held 10 a. m. -1 p.m. Aug. 13 in the commissaryparking lot. The rodeo will include bikemaintenance and safety t ips , anobstacle course, a bike race and a raffleof two bicycles. Participants willreceive a certificate of completion andbe eligible for prizes. A Hannam VillageBike Rodeo will be held 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.Aug. 27 at Hannam Vil lage. Forinformation, call the Drug AbuseResistance Education office at 724-4290.

ACS Summer ClassesArmy Community Service is teachingseveral classes this week and over thecourse of the summer.

! Korean Language every Tuesdayand Thursday, Community ServicesBuilding, Bldg. 4106, Room 124Level I (10 – 11 a.m.)Level II (11 – noon)Level I & II (5:30 – 6:30 p.m.)Level I & II (6:30 – 7:30 p.m.)! English as a Second Language Classis offered 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. every Mondayand Wednesday

! Victim Support Group, 11 a.m. – 12:30p.m., Tuesday, Family Life CenterBuilding 5213, 738-5150.! Playworks group, 10 – 11:30 a.m.every Tuesday and Thursday at theHannam ACS Outreach Center, 738-5150.! Sign Language Class, 5:30 p.m. everyThursday at CSB, Bldg. 4106, Room 205.For information, call 738-5311.

Labor Day JamThe Brothers of Lambda Xi Chapter,Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. will hosta Labor Day Jam 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Sept. 4in the Naija Ballroom. Tickets cost $15in advance and $20 at the door.Proceeds go towards providing moneyfor scholarships and other communityservice projects. For information, call010-8697-7836.

Commander’s HotlineArea II residents who have questionsor comments for the Area II commandercan voice them by e-mail [email protected] or bycalling 738-3484.

News and Notes DeadlinesDeadline for submission to CommunityCalendar is Friday prior to the nextweek’s publication. Announcementswill be published on a first-come, first-served basis . Submit i tems forpublication to [email protected]. Each announcementshould include who, what, when, whereand a point-of-contact phone number.For information, call 753-7352.

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By Thomas J. MeredithU.S. Embassy, Seoul

Navigating U.S. passport application process

SEOUL — A passport is aninternationally recognized travel documentthat verifies the identity and nationality ofthe bearer, and is required to enter andleave most foreign countries.

Under the U.S./Korea Status of ForcesAgreement, active-duty members of theU.S. military can enter Korea without apassport by presenting orders and amilitary identification card. Howevermembers of the military who intend totravel on official business to a non-SOFAcountry or tourism to any country willneed to apply for a passport. All civiliantravelers need passports.

There are three different types ofpassports: tourist (blue), official(brown) and diplomatic (black). TheU.S. State Department is responsible forissuing passports. U.S. embassies andconsulates accept passport applications,which are forwarded to the UnitedStates for printing. Generally it takesfrom 10 days to two weeks to receivean issued tourist passport. Official anddiplomatic passports can take up to sixweeks for delivery.

Listed below is general informationregarding various tourist passportapplication situations. For informationabout applying for official or diplomaticpassports, adding pages to yourpassport, or changing the name in your

passport, refer to American CitizenServices at the U.S. Embassy Web site:www.asktheconsul.org.Applying for Tourist Passport

If this is the first tourist passport forwhich you’ve applied, you’ll need toapply in person either at the AmericanCitizen Services Unit of the Embassy orone of the USFK passport acceptancefacilities located at Camp Casey (Area1), Camp Henry (Daegu), Camp Hialeah(Busan), K-2 Airbase (Daegu), Kunsanor Osan air bases, and YongsanGarrison. You will need to present:

! Application for a U.S. Passport(DS-11, brown form);

! Proof of U.S. citizenship - anoriginal of one of the following: U.S. birthcertificate, consular report of birthabroad or a naturalization/citizenshipcertificate - photocopies areunacceptable;

! Two passport photographs ofyourself (2" by 2" with a whitebackground);

! A valid piece of photo identificationsuch as a government identification cardor drivers license;

! $97 fee (payable in U.S. dollars orKorean won equivalent by cash or creditcard, if applying at the U.S. Embassy;or by money order if applying on aUSFK base).

You can renew your passport by mailby using the Application for U.S.

Passport by Mail (DS-82, pink form) if:Your passport is not damaged; Youreceived the passport within the past 15years; You were over age 16 when itwas issued; You still have the samename, or can legally document yourname change, either with an originalcourt order or marriage license.

To renew, send the following to theU.S. Embassy or USFK passportacceptance agent:

! DS-82;! Two passport photographs of

yourself;! Previous passport;! A $67 money order payable to

“Cashier FMC, American EmbassySeoul.”

If your current passport has beenlost, stolen, altered or damaged, youmust apply in person at the U.S.Embassy. You will need to present:

! Application for a U.S. Passport(DS-11, brown form);

! Statement Regarding Lost orStolen Passport (DS-64, gray form);

! A police report from either militaryor Korean police;

! Proof of citizenship (U.S. birthcertificate, citizenship or naturalizationcertificate, consular report of birthabroad or a previous passport);

! Proof of identity (photoidentification such as a military ID ordriver’s license);

! The fee is $97, payable in U.S.dollars or Korean won equivalent bycash or credit card.

A person applying for a U.S. passporton behalf of a child age 13 and youngermust demonstrate that both parentsconsent to the issuance of a passport tothat child, or that the applying parenthas sole authority to obtain the passport.The purpose of the new requirement isto prevent one parent from travelingwith children without the other parent’spermission. You will need to present:Application for a U.S. Passport (DS-11,brown form); Evidence of parentalrelationship (child’s birth certificate);Evidence of citizenship (child’spassport); Two passport photographs(2" x 2" with a white background);Identification for each parent (photocopyof absent parent’s ID); If one parent isunable to apply with the child, a notarizedwritten consent form must be providedgiving permission to the present parentto apply for their child; $82 fee.

All minors age 15 and younger orfirst-time adult applicants must appearin person for a passport application.

Passport regulations are complex andreflect changes to U.S. law as enacted byCongress. For downloadable forms andup-to-date information about applying fora passport and other services for Americancitizens, visit the Embassy Web site atwww.asktheconsul.org.

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The Interpreter --The Interpreter --The Interpreter --The Interpreter --The Interpreter --Lincoln is a resident of aseemingly utopian butcontained facility in the mid21st century. Like all of theinhabitants of this carefullycontrolled environment,Lincoln hopes to be chosento go to the “The Island” -reportedly the lastuncontaminated spot on theplanet. But Lincoln soondiscovers that everythingabout his existence is a lie.He and all of the otherinhabitants of the facility areactually human clones whoseonly purpose is to provide“spare parts” for their originalhuman counterparts.

Crash --Crash --Crash --Crash --Crash -- A Brentwoodhousewife and her DAhusband. A Persianstoreowner. Two policedetectives, who are alsolovers. A black televisiondirector and his wife. AMexican locksmith. Two car-jackers. A rookie cop. Amiddle-aged Korean couple.They all live in Los Angeles.And, in the next 36 hours, theywill all collide.

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Cinderel la ManCinderel la ManCinderel la ManCinderel la ManCinderel la ManIn the middle of the GreatDepression, there came alonga most unlikely hero, JamesJ. Braddock a.k.a. the“Cinderella Man” who hadcrowds cheering, as heproved just how hard a manwould fight to win a secondchance for his family andhimself. Then, finally, comesthe match of Braddock’s life,as he boldly agrees to face offagainst world heavyweightchamp Max Baer. Some saythat Braddock will never evensurvive the match. Indeed, theodds are 10 to one in Baer’sfavor as Braddock steps intohis corner.

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By Chaplain (Capt.) Bob MarsiArea IV Support Activity - Busan

15Learning to share the power of our blessing

“Always remember this: Every Soldier is looking fora blessing.” The words ran through my mind, “everySoldier is looking for a blessing.” I’ve never forgottenthese words spoken by a seasoned chaplain and I’veoften recognized the truth of his powerful statement.

As the years went by, I found it not only true ofSoldiers, but true of all people -- every person is lookingfor a blessing. Like Jabez of old they cry, “Oh, thatyou would bless me indeed.” (1 Chronicles 4:10).

People everywhere are looking for a blessing, butwho has the power to bless? I for one believe thatGod has the power and I daily ask for his blessingsupon my life. Is God alone in possessing the power tobless? I believe others have the power to bless.

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child’s heart is a bucket called “My Parents Blessings.”Your children desperately need your blessings.Sometimes we are tempted to not bless our children.Like the time a boy was looking through the familyphoto album and he asked his mother, “Mom, who isthe guy on the beach with you — the guy with themuscles and curly hair?” The mother replied, “That’syour father.” The boy then said, “If that’s my father,who’s the chubby bald guy who now lives with us?”

In spite of their moments, your children need anddeserve your best blessings.

Spouses have the power to bless. Sadly, manycouples fail to recognize this and they instead chooseto give each other the third ring of marriage. Firstcomes the engagement ring ; Second comes thewedding ring; Third comes the suffering.

Parents have the power to bless. Deep inside every Suffering is not what your spouse needs. What your

spouse needs is a blessing. I urge you to daily bless yourspouse with generous amounts of love and affection.

Leaders have the power to bless. At the end of the2003 NBA season, an NBA star retired. This playerhad a stellar career. He was a Rookie of the Year, anMVP and a perennial All Star. He was also the last playerto score 70 points in one game. Now some of you arethinking, “that’s Michael Jordan,” but I am referringto David Robinson. No doubt M.J. was great, but whatdid he leave behind? He left behind records, highlights,commercials … but no successor.

David Robinson left behind Tim Duncan!. Robinsonblessed Duncan with room to grow, an opportunity tolead and the chance to become great.

Someone you know is looking for a blessing andyou have the power to bless that person. May the Lordbe with you as you share the power of a blessing.

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Visions of ThailandThe reclining Buddha at Wat Pho is 46 meters long and 15 meters high. It is shaped in plaster around a brick core and finished with gold leaf. Wat Pho is the oldest and largest temple in Bangkok,boasting the largest collection of Buddha images in Thailand. The site dates back to the 16th century, but its current history began in 1781 with the complete rebuilding of the monastery.

PHOTOS BY KEVIN JACKSON

A Thai holds one venomous snake by his mouth and another in his hand during a show at the SnakeFarm along the endless canal system in Bangkok. The farm is a major tourist destination and justone of many interesting attractions available to tourists motoring down the inland waterway.

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is one of about 300 temples in northern Thailand’s Chiang MaiProvince and is its most famous and visible landmarks dating back to 1383. It’s located only 16kilometers northwest of Chiang Mai in the surrounding Doi Pui National Park and is one of thenorth’s most sacred temples. A 300-step staircase leads to the temple at the end of a windingroad in the mountainous region.

An authentic northern Thai dancer performs duringa Khantoke Dinner Show in Chiang Mai. Khantokeis a Lanna Thai tradition that dates back hundredsof years. A classical orchestra accompaniestroupes of dancers in beautiful costumes.

Garuda’s, mythical bird-like beings, guard Wat Phra Kaew or the Temple of Emerald Buddha adjoining the Grand National Palace in Bangkok.There are more than 100 buildings on the 945,000 square meter grounds representing more than 200 years of royal history.

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Casey Enclave SportsCalendar

The Casey Garrison Morale, Welfareand Recreation will host the followingsporting events at the USAG CaseyEnclave:Company-level preseason flag footballleague games will be held at Iron CityField, at 6 p.m. each night, Tuesdaythrough Aug. 5;A 30 K bike race will begin at HansonField House at 8 a.m. Saturday;Company-level soccer will be played atthe Schoonover Bowl, beginning at 6p.m. Aug. 15.For information on any of theseactivities, contact the nearestinstallation fitness center, or call 730-2322.

Breakfast on the LinksThe Camp Casey Golf Course restaurantinvites hackers to join them forbreakfast beginning Saturday. Therestaurant will serve breakfast from 6-9a.m. daily and invites everyone to comeby before or after hitting the links.

Tour Program Heats Upin August

The Camp Red Cloud CommunityActivity Center is offering a numberof tours in the month of August. ASaturday Incheon Boat Cruise tour,Aug. 13 Walker Hill Hotel DinnerShow tour and a bungee jumping tourAug. 20 are highlights of the month’sactivities.Interested individuals may register atthe nearest installation CAC. Busesfor the Incheon boat and bungeejumping tours will depart the CAC at8 a.m. the day of each event. Thedinner show tour bus will depart theCAC at 3 p.m. the day of the show.For information, call 732-6246.

Bowling Center SpecialsThe Camp Casey Bowling Centeroffers many special events during thesummer months, including:Purchase a Mean Gean’s Burgercombo meal or 14” pizza and get onefree game as part of the free bowlingprogram, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Mondaythru Friday;The Camp Hovey Bowling Centeroffers Dollar Bowling Sunday thruThursday. For information, call 730-5168.

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By Maj. William ThurmondArmy News Service

8th Army ten miler draws fast crowdCAMP CASEY -- Two-hundred and

seven runners gathered at Camp Casey’sCarey Fitness Center Saturday, tocompete in the 8th U.S. Army Ten MileQualifier Run and for a chance torepresent 8th U.S. Army at the ArmyTen-Miler in Washington, D.C. inOctober.

The top seven active-duty male andfemale finishers will represent 8th U.S.Army at the All Army event.

“I’m looking forward to going,” saidMaj. Sylvia Bennett, Headquarters andHeadquarters Company, 19th TheaterSupport Command, who made the teamby finishing the 8th Army event in onehour, 14 minutes and 25 seconds.Bennett has competed in the Army Ten-Miler 10 times (three times representing8th U.S. Army) and said the trip toWashington, D.C. is much more thanjust a chance to race.

“Our team will go and showeveryone that the Soldiers serving inKorea are very much part of the Armyteam; that we are forward deployed andserving with pride.”

Bennett and the other qualifiers willcome together and begin training as ateam in September. For two weeks theywill prepare together for the race underthe guidance of coach Pat Nobles.

A logistics specialist with 19th TSC,Nobles competed in Army Ten-Milernumerous times as a Soldier and hascoached the 8th Army Ten-Miler Teamsince retiring from the military andbeginning civilian service in Korea. Hesaid the team will run an average of 70miles per week in preparation for therace.

“Everyone is already preparing ontheir own -- and if we have more thanone runner in one place we have themworking together -- but the real workwill start when everyone comestogether,” Noble said. “We do a varietyof training to make sure we’re preparedfor the race.”

Maj. Sylvia Bennett, Headquarters andHeadquarters Company, 19th Theater SupportCommand, races to a second-place finish inthe Women’s Seniors Division (30-39 years old)of the Eighth U.S. Army Ten-Mile Qualifier RunSaturday.

DAVID MCNALLY

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – So you think you’ve got whatit takes to be the next Carrie Underwood or BoBice? Perhaps you fancy yourself more alongthe lines of Fantasia or Ruben Studdard.Military Idol will give Soldiers a chance tosing their songs like their American Idolpredecessors on 36 Army installationsaround the world this summer.

Local Military Idol competition will beganMonday and will continue through Sept. 30.The finals week is set for Oct. 17 through 22 whenlocal winners will compete at Alexander Hall on FortGordon, Ga.

Could you be the first Military Idol?Eligible contestants must be on active duty military

status assigned to the local hosting instal lat ion,including members of all branches of service assignedon the installation. Active duty Soldiers not assigned

Military Idol opens competition for military vocalistsBy Tim HippsUSACFSC Public Affair

to the installation where they will compete also areeligible, but they must provide their own transportation.

Only vocalists need apply – there’s no place in this contestfor musicians, comedians, dancers, jugglers, etc.

Installation-level prizes include $500 andtemporary duty costs covered to

compete in the Army-wide finals forthe first-place winner, along with$500 in unit funds. Second-place performers will receive$500, and third-place performerswill receive $250.

The Pentagon Channel will air a 90-minute livebroadcast of the Military Idol finals.

Republic of Korea Installations where Military Idol willbe contested include Camp Casey, Camp Walker, Yongsanand Camp Humphreys.

Complete rules of the contest are available at http://www.militaryidol.com. Information is also availablethrough local MWR offices.

Training during the two week periodwill include interval work, hill runs andcross training to other cardio excercises.

“Pat’s training plan is designed tohave everyone peak on Oct. 2 (the dayof the race),” said Bennett. “He doesn’twant anyone peaking earlier or later thanthat. We all want to be ready and be atour best Oct. 2.”

Noble said he has high hopes for theteam. The Assignment Incentive Planhas led to more repeat members on theteam and he said the experience shouldhelp in the race.

“With people staying in Korea forlonger periods of time now, it’s meantwe have runners on the team this yearthat have done it before and know whatthey’re doing,” he said.

If they can build on recent success,Noble may be right to expect so muchof the group. The 8th U.S. Army men’sand women’s teams finished thirdoverall two years ago and second overalllast year.

The team leaves Korea Sept. 27.

A list of winners from theEighth U.S. Army Ten MileQualifer Run includes:

Women’s Open Division(29 years old and under)

1st place -- 1:10:40, Capt. ElsaBullard2nd place -- 1:12:58, Capt.Jennifer Cannan3rd place -- 1:14:34, Capt.Monica Narhi

Women’s Seniors Div.(30-39 years old)

1st -- 1:10:06, Becky Patten2nd -- 1:14:25, Maj. SylviaBennett3rd -- 1:19:01, Jamie Sullivan

Women’s Masters Div.(40 and over)

1st -- 1:43:46, Master Sgt.Yong H. Schaller2nd -- 2:06:54, Mary Murphy

Men’s Open Division(29 years old and under)

1st -- 0:58:48, Sgt. ClintonMercer2nd -- 1:04:20, Spc.Christopher McGrath3rd -- 1:05:07, 2nd Lt. RobertTopper

Men’s Senior Div.(30-39 years old)

1st -- 0:54:43, Maj. KeithMatiskella2nd -- 0:55:42, Warrant OfficerMichael White3rd -- 0:56:27, Capt. SamuelVolkman

Men’s Masters Div.(40 and over)

1st -- 1:03:32, Command Sgt.Maj. Mark Sullivan2nd -- 1:06:12, Patrick Noble3rd -- 1:06:55, Brian Olling

Eighth ArmyTen-Miler results

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CAMP HUMPHREYS – MilitaryOperations in Urban Terrain training formilitary police teaches Soldiers how toaccomplish their mission in a citysetting, while using the least possibleamount of force and avoiding casualties.

Soldiers are introduced to MOUTduring Advanced Individual Training.More than 20 members of CampHumphreys’ 557th Military PoliceCompany recently underwent MOUTrefresher training here in Korea.

“Our MOUT training was not whatis normally found here in Korea,” said

2nd Lt. Woo Young B. Chung, 3rdPlatoon leader. “Instead of going to adedicated site and training in the field,we have been allowed to hold ourtraining right here at Camp Humphreys.

“We were given a building on base totrain in, which helps simulate conditionsSoldiers may face in the real world, andwe were allowed to use blanks. Thatadded a whole new level of realism tothe training.”

“The training we conducted here isdifferent than the training Soldiers getat AIT,” Chung continued. “There it’sall new and Soldiers have to learn manyskills rapidly. Our training was not asbroad, but it was much greater in depth.”

Staff Sgt. Daniel Yentsch, 3rd Platoon1st Squad leader, said, “We’re military

police and have our police duties toperform while assigned to Korea. Butwe’re also Soldiers and will most likelybe assigned to an urban setting in thefuture. I’m glad I had the opportunityto take this refresher.”

“We’re always training,” said Chung.“We train for readiness to fight in Korea,and we train for what we will face inthe future.

“But because of all the trainingthey’ve undergone over the last month,I believe the members of this platoonhave achieved a level of missionreadiness higher than any other militarypolice platoon in Korea. Our guys andgals have worked hard at their training,and so have the NCOs who spentcountless hours to prepare it.”

PHOTOS BY SPC. DANIEL J. LOVE

Soldiers of 557th Military Police Company work their way up through the building as theyattempt to find and neutralize a sniper during their recent MOUT training.

Spc. Michael Swanson demonstrates the alertness necessary during operations in urban areas.

Staff Sgt. Dereke Planter (with rifle) searches Staff Sgt. Daniel Yentsch before securing him astwo other team members watch and stand guard. Yentsch played the sniper the MP teamentered the building to neutralize during their recent Military Operations in Urban Terrain training.

The team ‘stacks’ as they prepare to exit the building with prisoners in tow. They use the stackformation to increase security and to ensure no one is left behind.

While exiting the building with their prisoners, the team remains alert for possible assault. TheseSoldiers, according to 2nd Lt. Woo Young B. Chung, 557th Military Police 3rd Platoon leader, haveachieved a level of mission readiness higher than any other military police unit in Korea thanks tothe Military Operations in Urban Terrain training they recently completed.

557th MPs train for ‘Military Operations in Urban Terrain’By Roger EdwardsArea III Public Affairs

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Chong Chong-in, a firefighter who recently movedto Camp Humphreys from Camp Page, standsready during a fire emergency response July 22.An alarm sounding on Camp Humphreys any time,day or night, will bring quick response from Fireand Emergency Services officials. The alarm atbarracks S-758 July 22 brought fire-fightingpersonnel who responded with a water tankertruck, engine truck and rescue truck, and theassistant fire chief with the assistance of militarypolice. The alarm was due to a systemmalfunction, but Fire and Emergency Services islooking out for your well being all the time -- anyday, at any moment.

Guest speakers were (right) Capt. Zenita Jordanof the 168th Medical Battalion, and (below) 2ndLt. Lynn Saldana HHC, U.S. Army SupportActivity Area III, address the crowd during CampHumphreys’ Women’s Equality Day ceremonyat the 2nd Multifunctional Aviation Brigade DiningFacility July 29.The duo addressed a crowd of more than 150Soldiers and civilians concerning the nature ofsome of the obstacles women have overcome,and those they still may face in society and in themilitary. Their remarks, along with songs, poetryand questions and answers celebrated thesocial and professional strides women havemade since winning the vote in 1920.

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Area III CollegeRegistration

Central Texas College and theUniversity of Maryland began Term1 registration Monday at all Area IIIeducation and learning centers. Forinformation, call your education andlearning center. Call 753-8901 at CampHumphreys and Suwon Air Base, or721-3425 at camps Eagle and Long.

EEO/POSH TrainingThe Equal Employment Opportunity/Prevention of Sexual Harassmenttraining originally scheduled for July28 has been changed to Aug. 18.Training is held at the EducationCenter. This is the last training forFY05. For information, call 738-4472.

Safe On My OwnThe American Red Cross offers “SafeOn My Own” Aug. 20, for children10 and 11 years old. The course willbe held from 10 a.m. to noon inBuilding 262. Cost is $10 per student.Pre-pay is required. For information,call 753-7172.

Baby -Sitter TrainingThe American Red Cross offers“Baby-Sitter Training” from 6 to 8p.m. Aug. 23 – 25, for ages 12 andup in Building #262. All three nightsof training are required to completethe course. Pre-payment of a $25course fee is required. Forinformation, call 753-7172.

Area III SchoolRegistration

The Humphreys American ElementarySchool office is now open 8 a.m. to4 p.m. Mon.-Fri. for studentregistration. Command and non-command sponsored families areencouraged to register before the firstday of school. Bring the followingdocuments when registering:! birth certificate! immunization record! PCS orders to Korea! Social Security card for eachstudent! AIP/extension documents ifapplicable! A passport with Status of ForcesAgreement stamp is required for allnon-command sponsored studentsFor information, call 753-8894.

Submitting to TheMorning Calm Weekly

To submit items for inclusion in theArea III New & Notes section of TheMorning Calm Weekly, send informationto [email protected]. E-mailsubmissions should include the who,when, where and what informationregarding the event or activity, andshould also include a point of contactname and telephone number.Deadline for submission is close ofbusiness the Friday prior to the weekthe item is to appear in the newspaper.For information, call 753-6132.

Capt. Monica Narhi, 602nd Aviation Support Battalion,receives a trophy from Maj. Jeffrey Erron, 7th Cavalry. Narhi was

one of 207 runners who entered 8th Army’s Ten-Miler QualifierRun at Camp Casey July 27. One aspect of the race was to

determine who will be invited to represent 8th U.S. Army at theArmy Ten-Miler in Washington D.C. in October.

Narhi, who finished third in her division (women 29 years oldand under) was one of 18 Hurmphreys runners who journied to

Camp Casey for the race, and one of three who finished highenough to be invited to the October event. The other

Humphreys invitees are Sgt. Clinton Mercer, 52nd GeneralSupport Aviation Battalion; and Capt. Racquel Obmerga, 568th

Medical Company.

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10 down, 10 to go

Celebrating EqualityCelebrating EqualityCelebrating EqualityCelebrating EqualityCelebrating Equality

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CAMP HUMPHREYS – Hum-phreys’ summertime “Adventure Camp”proves learning is fun.

Sponsored by Humphreys’ YouthServices, Adventure Camp exposesyoung people to fun activities that alsoteach them about the world and theirfellow campers.

Twenty-five second- to sixth-gradekids have gotten together over the lastseveral weeks to play dodgeball, swimand challenge themselves in other sports.They play games and enjoy barbecuesand field trips to Lotte World, a KoreanFolk Village, a pottery and ceramicsfactory, and an Asian spa. Every weekthere are different themes to enjoyincluding “Exciting Japan,” “All StarSports,” and much more. The childrenbecome engaged in activities that teachthe weekly theme.

Joon Auci, coordinator of Child andYouth Services, is supervisor of theCamp Adventure program. She likesthe program because it teaches kidsprinciples of life such as “how to worktogether,” and “sharing as a teammember,” which will benefit them todayand tomorrow. Auci said CampAdventure not only entertains andteaches children, but is enjoyed bycounselors and staff as well. “Sofar,” she said, “the whole programis going wonderfully. The ultimatething is to see the children learning.The Youth center’s goal for theirparents,” she continued, “is forthem to see the chi ldren enjoycoming here.”

John Ray, an eight-year-old thirdgrader, enjoys the Camp Adventureprogram, “because we get to go

swimming every day.” Some of hisfavorite activities include dodgeball,the field trips, barbecues and playingon the computer. He has also madesome friends and likes most of thepeople in the program, “except thegirls.”

Antonio Freeman has a differentopinion. He said, “I have somefriends at camp that are girls, too.”Freeman, a nine-year-old fourthgrader, has been in CampHumphreys for two months, andonly recent ly jo ined the CampAdventure program. He said theprogram has helped him meet newpeople and get into the community.“ I en joy the f ie ld t r ips ,” hecontinued, “and had a great time atLotte World.”

Michael Gonzales, a nine-year-old heading into the fifth grade,enjoys dodgeball. “I like gettingpeople out,” he said.

Agreeing with Freeman, Gonzalessaid, “I like the kids around here.”

Gaining friends at camp provedto be a valuable experience for notonly Gonzales, but for all of thecampers. Overall, Camp Adventurehelps relieve some parental stressfor the summer and gives theirchildren a chance to have some funand to learn.

ERIC GRIESS

John Nichols, an Camp Adventure camper, enjoys Korean Kalbi (short ribs) at a recentbarbecue at the Camp Humphreys Youth Center.

Camp Adventure campers have fun, friends and frolic

Young Humphreys swimmers compete at Osan Pool

OSAN AIR BASE – The July 27swim meet at Osan Air Base pittedmore than one hundred youngathletes from Camp Humphreys,Yongsan, Daegu and Osan againsteach other in friendly competition.

Swimmers ages seven to 17 didthe back and breast stroke. Theyswam the butterfly. They racedrelay, free style and the individualmedley. They competed in front ofa cheering crowd of friends, familyand peers; trying for individual andteam bests in Osan’s 25-meter nine-lane outdoor pool.

“This i s jus t one of the s ixsummer meets we hold,” said JulieHennies , founder and cur ren tdirector of the Camp HumphreysSharks swimming team. “There aretwo meets at Osan, two at Yongsanand two at Daegu.

“We don’t have a large enoughpopulation at Camp Humphreys yet,to keep the Sharks going as anindependent t eam dur ing thesummer,” she continued, “so thoseSharks who wish to compete, swimin association with the Osan teamduring the summer.”

Hennies’ daughter Sarah, is afounding member of the Sharks andenjoys the sport now, although shestarted out afraid of the water when

she was four years old. “I startedswimming competitively when wearr ived a t Camp Humphreys in2002,” said 12-year- old Sarah.“Now I like to win.”

The Hennies are getting shortthough, and Julie is looking forsomeone to assume her duties withthe team. “We leave Korea in

September,” she said, “just as thefall season should be getting started.

“We’ve built the team up to thecurrent 26 young swimmers who willwant to continue to swim this fall,winter and spring. We have coachesand we have access to CampHumphreys indoor pool. What weneed is someone who will take charge

and get things done.”Julie has contacts she needs to

introduce a new director to, as well aspaperwork to pass on and routines toexplain. She needs to do it soon.

Anyone interested in working with thekids and keeping the Sharks swimmingshould call Hennies at 031-654-5923 or019-841-5872.

Camp Humphreys’ Sharks swim team members, swimming in association with the Osan Piranhas, competed in a July 27 swim meet atOsan Air Base. The Sharks pictured here are (from left) Sarah Hennies, Shannon Elkin and Kirill Shershnev.

ROGER EDWARDS

Sharks swimmer Shannon Elkin credits her friend and teammateSarah Hennies with getting her involved in competitive swimming.

ERIC GRIESS

Kirill Shershnev is one of many on the Sharks swimming team whoelects to keep swimming over the summer months.

ROGER EDWARDS

By Roger EdwardsArea III Public Affairs

By Eric GriessArea III Public Affairs

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Korean teachers catch glimpse of Camp CarrollChilgok County educatorsmeet Soldiers, tour post

Summer Hire Program provides job skills, fundsBy Kevin JacksonArea IV Public Affairs

See TTTTTeacherseacherseacherseacherseachers, Page 28

GALEN PUTNAM

By Pvt. Park Kwang-moArea IV Public Affairs

Choe Chong-nam, assistant maintenance manager of the U.S. Army Material Support Center-Korea Heavy Equipment Division atCamp Carroll, explains to visitors how maintenance will be performed on a jet engine during a tour of the facility July 27. A group of 31teachers from Chilgok County toured the installation, visiting several facilities including Soldiers’ barracks, the new post fitness center,Commissary and more. The teachers even had the opportunity to share lunch with Soldiers at the installation dining facility.

Area IV Public Affairs

National Kids Dayset for Saturday

CAMP HENRY CAMP HENRY CAMP HENRY CAMP HENRY CAMP HENRY – A National Kids Daycelebration will be held 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturdayat the Camp Walker Middle School and Teen Center,Bldg. 252. Activities include refreshments, music, athree-legged race, jump rope contest and “FearFactor” events.A National Kids Day Hawaiian Luau will be held noon– 4 p.m. at the Camp Hialeah Pool. The eventincludes activities and contests such as pool games,beach ball volleyball, water basketball, hula dancing,limbo, karaoke, ground surfing and a Hawaiian attirecontest. The luau is open to all Child and YouthServicesmembers, but non-registered CYS memberscan register at CYS prior to the event 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.Monday- Friday.Boys & Girls Clubs of America and KidsPeacelaunched National Kids Day in 2001 to foster strongerrelationships between adults and children by educatingthem on the importance and value of spending“meaningful time” together. For information contactDean W. Moore at 763-3536 at Camp Hialeah, andCarmen Ortiz, 764-5467, at Camp Walker.

See SummerSummerSummerSummerSummer, Page 28

CAMP HENRY – Some college andhigh school students throughout AreaIV are getting an opportunity to enterthe workforce, even if it’s onlytemporary, and for some it’s a newexperience.

The Area IV summer hire programprovides jobs for 14- to 22-year-oldchildren of U.S. Army Soldiers andcivilian employees giving them anopportunity to work one of two four-week sessions for military organizationsin Daegu and at Camp Carroll and CampHialeah.

The Area IV program is designed toprovide young people with anopportunity to acquire job skills, to gainexperience in a work environment andto earn an income, according to LindaPangilinan, summer hire programcoordinator and human resourcespecialist in the Daegu Civilian PersonnelAdvisory Center.

“We understand there aredifficulties for you working overseas,”said Col. Donald J. Hendrix, Area IV

Taegu American School senior Wendell Espywipes down equipment at Camp Henry’s FitTo Win Center. Espy is one of 86 Area IV 14-to 22-year-olds serving in summer hirepositions during the school break.

PVT. PARK KWANG-MO

Support Activity commander, duringthe summer hire orientation andswearing in ceremony July 25. “Inthe United States you could go toWalmart and collect buggies or go toBurger King and flip hamburgers.

There are a lot of opportunities in theUnited States that we just can’t providehere.”

Nevertheless, a limited number oftemporary jobs are available to studentsin Area IV each summer. Hendrixchallenged the new hires and encouragedthem to take something positive awayfrom the work experience.

“Make your supervisor teach yousomething about the place you areworking and the job you are doing,”Hendrix said. “Do enjoy yourselvesbecause you can. This is an interestingopportunity. It’s gonna be a good fourweeks.”

Linda Martinez, who will be afreshman at Pusan American Schoolthis year, is currently employed at theCamp Hialeah Fitness Center, where shecleans the weight room, distributessports equipment and helps with othertasks. She has no previous workexperience, but like many students herage she wants to earn some cash.

“I wanted to work to make money

CAMP CARROLL – Eliminating misconceptionsabout the U.S. Army and building stronger bonds withthe local community was the goal as 31 school teachersfrom throughout Chilgok County toured Camp CarrollJuly 27, meeting Soldiers and visiting a variety of on-post facilities.

Teachers from 22 elementary and nine middleschools were welcomed by Wilfred J. Plumley, CampCarroll installation manager, who said it was a goodopportunity for them to experience the installation andmeet the Soldiers and civilian employees who workthere.

Visits by teachers not only promote mutualunderstanding between the U.S. Army and localcommunity leaders but also have a residual effect onthe young Korean students who the visitors are likelyto influence, said Pak Chong-ku, Camp Carrollcommunity relations officer.

For most of the teachers, this was their firstopportunity to visit a U.S. Army installation.

“I was always curious what is behind that scarywall,” said Lee Jung-hee from Waegwan DongbukElementary School. “The installation is totally differentthan I had expected. It was a good experience for meto change my negative perspective to a positiveperspective toward the U.S. Army and Americans.”

Other teachers attested to the value of the event.“Opening the gate to local community members is

a very positive and active attitude,” said Ryu Eun-ju,English teacher at Dongmyung Middle School. “When

I return to school, I will explain to my students whatI saw here and how my view changed through thisunique experience.”

After a short briefing about the U.S. Army, theUnited States Forces Korea and Camp Carroll, theteachers visited the U.S. Army Material Support Center- Korea, Heavy Equipment Division, to see Soldiers,

Department of Defense civilians and Korean employeesworking together on the heavy duty hardware such astanks, armored personnel carriers, trucks and more.

“This is huge but looks pretty systematic,” saidLee, referring to the massive repair facility.

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Vacation Bible School a ‘roaring’ successSerengeti Trek theme has kids howling

Vacation Bible School participants learn teamwork and cooperation as they pass colored plates from one to another in an attempt to get the platesinto the appropriate colored basket in the least amount of time.

CAPT. STEVEN ASHBROOK

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Vacation Bible School participants sing praises.

Martha Collins puts a modern twist on an ancientBible Story during a “Bible Expedition” segment.Leaders and Vacation Bible School participantsdonned costumes as role players during BibleExpedition to bring Biblical tales to life.

Savon Williams, 9, displays GiGi the Girafe, one of the crafts participants created during the“Critter Crafts” segment of the Vacation Bible School held at Soldier Memorial Chapel on CampWalker July 25-29. The multi-denominational “Serengeti Trek” themed affair attracted 134participants who enjoyed a variety of daily activities including “Wild Games,” “Chadders AdventureTheater,” “Sing & Play Roar,” The Mane Event” and more.

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Military IdolArmy Morale, Welfare andRecreation is sponsoring “MilitaryIdol” a singing competition, withinstallation-level winners receiving$500 and a trip to the United Statesto compete in the Army-widecompetition. Sign up at the HilltopClub on Camp Walker, Henry’sPlace on Camp Henry, the Busan Pubon Camp Hialeah, or Camp Carroll’sHideaway Club. Contestants can alsosign up at the Walker, Carroll andHialeah community activity centers.Registration deadline is Aug. 25. Forinformation, call Luis R. Rios at 764-4440.

Youth ServiceSummer Activities

Middle school camps are available to6th- to 8th-grade students this summer.Camps are one week long and eachcosts $25 including morning snacksand field trip fees. Camps include:Basketball Camp, Aug. 15-19; GolfCamp, Aug. 22- 26. For information, callVictor Taitano at 764-5721.

Cruise & Seoul TourBOSS is conducting a “Weekend HanRiver Cruise” 6 – 10 p.m. Sept. 3 andSeoul City Tour 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sept.4. Registration deadline is Aug. 29.Tickets are $25 for the Han RiverCruise and $20 for the Seoul City Tour.For information, call Sgt. KennethRichardson at 764-4426.

EO CourseAn Area IV Equal OpportunityRepresentative Course will be heldSept. 12 – 23. Registration deadline isSept. 5. For information, call MasterSgt. Matt DeLay at 768-8972, Sgt 1stClass Stephanie Buxton at 768-8542,or Sgt. 1st Class Monte Tartt at 768-8692.

Case Lot SaleThe Camp Hialeah Commissary willhold a case lot sale 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.Sept. 10 and 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sept 11.For information call Charles Phillipsat 763-7231.

AFTB TrainingArmy Community Service isconducting Army Family Team BuildingTraining 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sept. 14 at theCamp Hialeah ACS Bldg. Reservationsare required. For information, call JaeBowers at 763-7271.

Promotion BoardA Department of the Army mastersergeant selection board is scheduledto convene Oct. 4. Eligible non-commissioned officers must log onto the Enlisted Records andEvaluation Center Website at http://www.hrc.army.mil in advance. Tomake any data corrections, visitCharlie Detachment, 516th PersonnelSupport Battalion, Camp Henry, Bldg.#1685 or Camp Carroll, Bldg. T-125.For information, call Chief WarrantOfficer NaAngela O’Neal at 768-6957.

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WASHINGTON – The Army Office of InformationAssurance and Compliance is educating Soldiers aboutthe importance of safe Internet practices in a newcampaign utilizing cartoons.

The cartoons will help Soldiers realize the necessityof computer security and responsibility and whatprecautions they should take by developing a messageformat that is quick and easy to view and understand,according to Col. Stephen Jurinko, director of OIA&Cat Network Enterprise Technology Command, 9thArmy Signal Command.

“Sold ie rs don’ t look a t computers assomething malicious,” said Ted Dmuchowski,the project lead for information assurance andcompliance. “It helps them do their job … andmakes the day easier. The dark side is that people

Army comic strips feature computer safety tipsBy Monica BarreraArmy News Service

use that freedom to do bad things.”Identity theft is the fastest growing crime

nationwide. In 2003, approximately 7 million peoplewere victims of identity theft according to GartnerResearch and Harris Interactive. That equals to morethan 13 identity thefts every minute.

“The challenge is that Soldiers need to askthemselves, ‘what do I have to lose?’” saidDmuchowski. “And in the military, there is a lot tolose, especially when sensitive information is madeavailable to the public.”

For example, anyone can monitor a Soldier as theydo their job planning convoy operations at a certainplace and time, Dmuchowski said. “If they wanted todo harm, they know where to find them.”

The importance of updating and making difficultpasswords is also of concern to the IA Office. One ofthe cartoons printed in the IA compliance message

illustrates the importance of keeping passwords secret.An awareness tool on www.SecurityStats.com

tests the strength of a password as either weak orstrong, after a computer user types in an experimentalpassword. There are other features also on the sitethat can educate a computer user.

“In order to practice safe computability, we needto be knowledgeable so we can take the appropriatesteps,” Dmuchowski said.

The cartoons, which will be posted on the ARNEWSWeb site and other Army publications worldwide, will“foster familiarity and regularity of complying withArmy Regulation 25-2; these are key elements indriving the message home,” stated the IA compliancemessage.

“The focus is to make Soldiers smarter aboutsecuring their computer environment,” saidDmuchowski.

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Teachers from Page 25

Summer from Page 25

Teachers from Chilgok County check out the variety of productsavailable at the Camp Carroll commissary during a visit to theinstallation July 27. The group visited several on-post facilities.

GALEN PUTNAMPFC. KANG JI-HYUN

Kim Bong-jo, vice principal of Sunshim Middle School, watches amechanic work on an engine during a tour of the U.S. Army MaterialSupport Center-Korea Heavy Equipment Division at Camp Carroll.

“I wanted to work to make money for other eventssuch as school, sports trips and for shopping when Igo back to the states,” she said.

“It’s not really hard work. It’s laid back and Iknow what to do. The staff also helps me a wholelot. It’s really been fun.”

Some 86 students were employed during the firstsession from June 27 to July 22. Another 45 studentsjoined the workforce July 25 and will work through Aug.19. Nine college students entered the program on May 16and will be employed through Aug. 19.

Organizations that have employed the students

include the Area IV Support Activity, CentralContracting Command-Korea, Defense LogisticsAgency-Korea, Theater Network Operations SecurityCenter, U.S. Army Materiel Support Center-Korea,19th Theater Support Command, 55th Theater MaterielManagement Center and others.

“I am impressed and proud that Korean workersare fixing those big and complicated tanks andcontributing to the U.S. Army,” said Ryu.

The visit allowed the teachers a glimpse of howCamp Carroll’s Soldiers live, work and recreate. Theystepped into Soldiers’ barracks rooms to see howSoldiers live during their free time. They also went tothe Camp Carroll Dining Facility where they had theopportunity to sample Army cuisine and dine withAmerican Soldiers.

In addition, they visited the Commissary, the post’sgleaming new Crown Jewel Fitness Center and more.

“The barracks room was spacious and neat and Iespecially liked the dining facility. The various maindishes, drinks and salad bar surprised me,” said Ryu.

Participants said they world like to have morecommunication and additional activities with the CampCarroll personnel.

“Today’s tour was a good way to narrow downthe prejudice about American Soldiers,” said Kim Bong-jo from Sunshim Middle School. “Morecommunication and mutual activities definitely improveunderstanding each other.” He pointed out, forexample, the Sunshim Middle School volleyball teamhas practiced at Camp Carroll in the past.

The teachers were not the only ones who enjoyedthe event.

“It is really fun to get to know Koreans,” said Spec.Jeffery Davis, Company C., 307th Signal Battalion.

In addition to installation officials three KoreanAugmentation to the United States Army Soldiers andthree American Soldiers escorted the teachers. Thefirst Camp Carroll teachers’ tour was held Aug. 2003with 40 Korean English teachers from throughoutKyongsang Bukdo Province participating. This wasthe second visit featuring teachers from the

surrounding area.Pak emphasized the importance of bringing the local

community closer to the U.S. Army and said plansare in the works to conduct tours with othercommunity members such as to have more diversifiedcommunity members’ tour in the future.

“We hope to eliminate any misunderstanding orwrong concepts by giving them a chance to know usclosely,” said Pak Chong-ku.

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The phrase of the weekThe phrase of the weekThe phrase of the weekThe phrase of the weekThe phrase of the week

Minsook KwonLanguage Instructor

Noe-moo doe-woe-yo.Noe-moo doe-woe-yo.Noe-moo doe-woe-yo.Noe-moo doe-woe-yo.Noe-moo doe-woe-yo.

Neh.Neh.Neh.Neh.Neh.

Hyou-gahHyou-gahHyou-gahHyou-gahHyou-gahohn-jeh-eem-nee-ggah?ohn-jeh-eem-nee-ggah?ohn-jeh-eem-nee-ggah?ohn-jeh-eem-nee-ggah?ohn-jeh-eem-nee-ggah?

Dah-uem-joo-yo.Dah-uem-joo-yo.Dah-uem-joo-yo.Dah-uem-joo-yo.Dah-uem-joo-yo.

Hyou-gah-ddehHyou-gah-ddehHyou-gah-ddehHyou-gah-ddehHyou-gah-ddehoe-dee gah-seh-yo?oe-dee gah-seh-yo?oe-dee gah-seh-yo?oe-dee gah-seh-yo?oe-dee gah-seh-yo?

Dohng-heh-ahn-eh-yo.Dohng-heh-ahn-eh-yo.Dohng-heh-ahn-eh-yo.Dohng-heh-ahn-eh-yo.Dohng-heh-ahn-eh-yo.

Conversation of the weekConversation of the weekConversation of the weekConversation of the weekConversation of the week

“I am on vacation next week.”“I am on vacation next week.”“I am on vacation next week.”“I am on vacation next week.”“I am on vacation next week.”

WWWWWord of the weekord of the weekord of the weekord of the weekord of the week

‘hyou-gah’

Learn Learn Learn Learn Learn KoreanKoreanKoreanKoreanKorean Easily Easily Easily Easily Easily

next week - I am on vacation

Dah-uem joo-eh hyou-gah-eem-nee-dah.

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