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The Peninsulawide News Publication

Volume 3, Issue 22
P UBLISHED F OR T HOSE S ERVING IN THE R EPUBLIC OF K OREA
March 25, 2005

The Morning Calm


Weekly is
Area IV Soldiers join
Boxers mix it up
Korean residents for
Arbor Day activities
at Area III Smoker nline
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Visit
http://ima.korea.army.mil

Osan passenger
Army installations to receive terminal moves
By Capt. Stacie N. Shafran

higher priority for funding 51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs


OSAN AIR BASE -- The Air Mobility
Command Air Passenger Terminal on Osan
Army Public Affairs restoration and modernization. The Management and the Installation
Air Base has relocated three quarters of a
The Army has begun implementing Army will continue to program to the Management Agency. Funds will come
mile from its former location adjacent to the
a new policy that will increase annual goal of 95 percent for SRM set by the from other parts of the Army’s budget
flight line to its current location in Building
funding for installations. Office of the Secretary of Defense. as the Army identifies programs
920, commonly known as the “old BX.”
Army leaders have set a goal of The new policy will increase lagging in execution during its annual
All passenger operations will now be
funding installations at an annual rate funding for installations. The Army budget review. IMA will program the
processed through the new terminal in
of 90 percent of validated Budget Office will distribute the funds to provide infrastructure
Bldg. 920.
requirements for base operations funding in phases through the upgrades and services that have been
Inbound passengers will be transported
services and for sustainment, Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation most lacking during recent months.
from the flight line via bus to the new
The new 90-90 funding renews the
terminal, where they will process through
Tuition Assistance available for Term IV Army’s commitment to improving the
quality of life for our Soldiers and
immigrations, collect their luggage and
Officials of Installation Management Agency Korea Region Office process through customs. Passengers can
their families. Funding installations to
have announced that funding for Tuition Assistance has been received be picked up, once they exit the facility
90 percent of requirements provides
in time for Soldiers to register for Term IV, April 4 – May 21. through the front doors, which face
a more predictable level of funding
“Word has been received that funding for Tuition Assistance for Term Turumi Lodge.
that gives garrison commanders more
IV is available,” said Joe Cothron, IMA KORO education advisor. Outbound passengers will arrive at the
control in managing their
Registration is still in progress and Soldiers that have not registered new terminal where they will check-in with
communities.
should immediately go to their servicing education center. Soldiers that their bags, process through immigrations and
Secretary of the Army Francis J.
have already registered for Term IV will not be required to reregister. then be transported via bus to the aircraft
Harvey has placed well being and quality
Registration for Distance Education course is also now available. for departure. Check-in times will remain
For guidance and instruction, contact your local education center. See Funding
Funding, Page 4 the same for now.
For information, call 784-1854/6883.

Korea Team takes top honors at Army culinary competition


By Travis Edwards Teams must enter 14 separate categories including
Fort Lee Strategic Outreach live cooking, team cold buffet and culinary knowledge
FORT LEE, Va. – After two weeks of bitter lemon- bowl competition. Nine categories are selected from
meringue pie and sweet culinary creations the pastries the cold food buffet, but over 60 percent of the overall
have finally been tallied and the hot food masterpieces team score is evaluated on taste and proper cooking
counted in the 30th Annual U.S. Army Culinary Arts of the food.
Competition that was held at Fort Lee, Va. from March “I really enjoy the camaraderie of competition,” said Korea
5 -18. team manager Chief Warrant Officer 3 Travis Smith who
It was the Soldier-chefs from Team Korea who also won the Distinguished Military Chef of the Year title.
capped the intense competition to earn the coveted “To compete and win as a team for Installation of the Year
title of Installation of the Year for culinary arts team in the 30th Annual U.S. Army Culinary Arts competition is
competition. huge. The competition is something all cooks look forward
Team Korea and winners in other categories were to each and every year.”
recognized at joint awards ceremony held here March Team Korea also won a Special Judges Award for
18, in the U.S. Army Quartermaster Center and School Artistic Achievement Table Exhibit and finished first in
“the home of U.S. Army Logistics.” the Baron H. Galand Culinary Knowledge Bowl.
“As we celebrate the winners of this years Fort Bragg placed second, followed by Team
competition, we remember that America’s most USAREUR, the U.S. Army Europe, which finished third
valuable weapon system is the American Soldier, and in the Installation of the Year competition.
no one supports them better than our food service “These culinary professionals are warriors first and
professionals you see standing here today,” said Brig. artists second,” said Chief Warrant Officer 3 David SGT. JIMMY NORRIS
Gen. Scott West, U.S. Army Quartermaster Center Longstaff, chief of the craft skills training branch at Chief Warrant Officer Travis Smith, 19th Theater Support
and School commanding general, the ceremony’s Fort Lee, noting that many of the competitors have served Command food advisor, shown here working on an ice
keynote speaker. “More than half of this year’s sculpture, was named Distinguished Military Chef of the Year at
competitors are combat veterans.” See Culinary
Culinary, Page 4 the 30th Annual U.S. Army Culinary Arts Competition.
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March 25, 2005
Commentary The Morning Calm Weekly

MP Blotter
The following entries were
How I learned to hate e-mail
By Sgt. Jacob Boyer When I left high school nine years situations. But the adults of the world
excerpted from the past several weeks Fort Eustis Public Affairs ago, most of my friends and I knew are supposed to have gone beyond

I
military police blotters. These entries went home for lunch one day last what e-mail was, but I can tell you that by the time we reach our mid-
may be incomplete and do not week and passed the time as most of us didn’t have an account. 20s.
determine the guilt or innocence of usual. I made myself a sandwich, Then everybody started getting The Internet in general, and e-mail
any person. joked around with my addresses while I was in college. We in particular, are becoming one more
! At 9:17 a.m. March 18, U.S. Army Criminal roommate, watched a little crutch for us to rely
Investigation Division notified the Military Police television and even read a magazine “In e-mails and on Internet message on when we don’t
Station of black marketing of Army and Air Force article or two.
boards and blogs ... people tend to be want to do the hard
Exchange Service merchandise. Investigation by On my way out the door, a little thing. Another
USACIDC revealed that March 14, Subject One bell in my head went off, reminding a little more free with their words. It’s example:
was arrested by Korea Customs Service agents me to check my e-mail before I
like sitting behind a computer screen IraqWhen I was in
for committing the above offenses at an headed back to work, where checking two years ago,
unknown off-post location. Subject One’s personal e-mail accounts is frowned makes folks capable of saying and my boss, a master
vehicle was searched and approximately 20,000 upon and, actually, impossible. I just
doing things they never would in sergeant, was having
won ($19,920.32) worth of AAFES merchandise wanted to see if anyone had written some issues with the
was collected as evidence. Investigation anything important before jumping into person or over the phone.” Soldiers running the
continues by USACIDC and KCS. another fun afternoon editing this newspaper back at
! At 11 a.m. March 17, MPs were notified of newspaper. mostly used them to say hello Fort Stewart. A few e-mails went
a larceny of government property. Investigation So I sat at my desk and brought randomly and forward any number of back and forth, and suddenly, the buck
disclosed that unkown person(s), by unknown my messages up on the lcd display. stupid chain forwards around and sergeant back in the States grew awful
means, removed two bike racks from the 4 th There was a message from my around in one great circle. brave and told her he was running
Chemical Company area, that were unsecured girlfriend. “Oh,” I thought to myself, T h e o n e t h i n g I ’ v e n o t i c e d things with her Soldiers the way he
and unattended. Estimated value of the stolen “Let’s see what’s she’s got to say.” It though, both in e-mails and on wanted to.
items is $835.12. Investigation continues by MPI. wasn’t good. Not at all. She wanted Internet message boards and blogs, In all honesty, do you think that E-
! At 12:45 a.m. March 16, MPs were notifed to break up. is that people tend to be a little more 5 (a good NCO, by most accounts),
of a disorderly conduct (drunkenness) and failure Breaking up isn’t as bad as you, free with their words. It’s like would have ever lost his mind like that
to obey order or regulation (curfew violation). dear reader, probably think I’m going sitting behind a computer screen if he were talking to his NCOIC face-
Preliminary investigation disclosed that Subject to make it out to be. As a matter of makes folks capable of saying and to-face? I would hope not, at least if
One was observed acting disorderly adjacent to fact, it isn’t even the point of this doing things they never would in liked the money he was making.
The Spice Club, Tokkori. Subject Two and week’s rant. Okay, so I got dumped. person or over the phone. Makers As we grow more and more
Subject Three attempted to escort Subject One It’s happened before, and chances are of alcoholic beverages have tried connected to our technological
back on post, at which time Subject One became it will happen again. It wasn’t so for years to brew a concoction that wonders, we seem to be forgetting a
belligerent. Subject One was then detained by much the being dropped like a bad can get people to let go of their little about the value of face-to-face
Subjects Two and Three, until arrival of the habit that got my ire up. It was being inhibitions in the same manner as communication We also seem to be
Camp Casey Military Police. Subject One was unceremoniously informed of it they do when they’re online. forgetting about the values inherent in
then apprehended and transported to the Camp through an e-mail. I was having a talk with the dumper that form of communicating when we
Casey Provost Marshall’s Office where field You know, the modern day is filled the other day and asked her why, of jump in front of our keyboards or
sobriety tests were not conducted due to with its share of technological all methods, she had chosen an e-mail leave our voice messages.
combativeness. Subject One was transported wonders. It seems like just a few to inform me of my new status. She Important things shouldn’t be done
to the troop medical clinic, where he was years ago I was in awe of anyone who said in the letter that these situations in an e-mail unless there’s just no
administered a command-directed LBAT walked around with a cell phone. Now were awkward, and she kind of hinted other way to do them. Nobody wants
(results pending). Subject One was transported I feel like mine may as well be in the conversation that it’s a to hear they’ve been fired in pixels.
back to the Camp Casey MP Station, where he surgically attached to my hip. It seems cowardly (not her exact words) way These are all things that used to be
was further processed and released to his unit. like just yesterday I was amassing a to do it. It is! considered to be sketchy to do over
Investigation continues by MPI. great collection of VHS tapes and CDs. Of course it’s easier to do things the phone and, more and more, we
Now I’ve got shelves full of DVDs from behind a screen where the other seem to be getting comfortable doing
TMCW Submissions and all my music is in my iPod. Heck,
I got through five years of college
party has no way to reply. It’s easier them behind the small degree of
to do something hurtful when you anonymity afforded us by our
Send Letters to the Editor, story without ever owning a computer. don’t have to see the person being broadband connections.
submissions and other items to Now I do most of my work at home hurt. That’s why most high school Oh, well. At least she didn’t do it
MorningCalmWeekly@korea.army.mil. … on my laptop. The ever-growing relationships (at least in my day) ended in a chat room.
For information on submitting to the list of gadgets and innovations that with a folded-piece of notebook paper, (Editor’s Note: Sgt. Jacob Boyer is
Morning Calm Weekly, call 738-3355. All have connected us can almost seem because teenagers are still figuring editor of the Fort Eustis installation
submissions are subject to edit. overwhelming some times. out how to handle awkward newspaper, The Wheel.)

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Easter Cantata
MPs remember fallen canine comrade
Story by Pfc. Van M. Tran what your dog will always have your
The Yongsan Community Choir invites everyone to 8th Military Police Bde. back,” said Staff Sgt. Larry Primeaux,
an Easter Cantata, “The Seven Last Words of Christ.”
YONGSAN — The dark cloud 94th MP Bn. K9 unit.
Composed by Theodore DuBois and directed by Bo
hovering over the kennels of the 94th That is why it is so hard for the
Fluharty, This dramatic seasonal work includes
Military Police Battalion March 10, Soldiers of the unit to see a dog put
orchestra, chorus and soloists in seven movements,
matched the mood of the Soldiers down. They are told in K9 handler
representing the last words and character of Jesus
gathered there. training school not to get attached to their
Christ. “The Seven Last Words of Christ” will be
They were there to bid farewell to a dogs, but that is not easy to do, said
presented Saturday and Sunday. Both performances
brother in arms who had served the Sgt. Shane Williams, a K9 handler here
begin at 7 p.m. Admission is free.
battalion for nearly a decade. Quinn, an in Yongsan.
West PPoint
oint MP working dog, was to be put to sleep “Each dog has its own personality and
Founders Day Dinner this morning due to deteriorating health it’s very easy to just fall in love with
The 2005 U.S. Military Academy Founders Day brought by old age. that particular animal, which makes it
Commemoration Dinner will be Sunday at the Dragon Though the group of K9 handlers that much harder for us to have to see
Hill Lodge. Activities begin at 6 p.m., with a Benny were saddened by the event, they chose one of our own go,” Williams said.
Haven Social Hour in the Market Square area. Dinner to focus instead on the years of service It was especially hard to say goodbye
will follow in the Naija Ballroom. Quinn had given, and to the way he to Quinn, said Williams, calling him a
All West Point graduates, friends of the academy affected those around him. role model for all of the other dogs in
and their guest are welcome. For information, Quinn, a Belgian Malinois – a the kennels. “If you wanted to see a true
contact Lt. Col. Pat Kelly at 723-8653 or at preferred breed for working dogs, COURTESY PHOTO
perfect K9 animal then you had to watch
kellyp@korea.army.mil. thanks to their keen sense of smell — Sgt. Shane Williams, a K9 handler assigned to Quinn. He always obeyed commands
arrived in Korea in March 1994. He 94th Military Police Battalion, shows Quinn the and never gave less then 110 percent,”
Flu Vaccine Available
Vaccine worked here as a patrol and explosives retirement plaque he was presented for his he said.
Flu vaccine remains available until Thursday. In the detection dog since that time. During his nine-plus years of military service in Korea. For his service to the Republic of
beginning of January, the Center for Disease Control time on the peninsula he was assigned Korea, Quinn was awarded a retirement
expanded the flu program to all Department of Defense 10 different handlers. What was most wasn’t always easy for Quinn. He medal along with a plaque featuring the
Healthcare personnel. Feb. 1, U.S.Forces Korea amazing about Quinn to the MPs who survived three separate surgeries, one Eighth U.S. Army commanding
expanded the program to all eligible beneficiaries on worked with him, was his consistency. after a 6-and-a-half pound mass general’s coin.
the Korean Peninsula. Every year he went through a ruptured in his abdomen. However Though he is gone, the MPs of 94th
This year’s flu outbreak has been late but more potent certification course and was certified all through many hours of close MP Bn. said Quinn will always be in the
than previous years. Typically the flu season lasts from 10 times. According to Staff Sgt. observation and care from his handler, hearts and memories of all those who
November through April, although you can catch the Michael Billo, NCOIC of the Yongsan MP Quinn always made a full recovery and have worked with him.
“flu” any time of the year. See local primary care Kennel, such a record is unheard of for continue to work until June 2004. “You could be having a horrible day
providers or contact area medical treatment facilities a military working dog in Korea. At that time it was decided that and as you sit in your vehicle, your dog
to receive the influenza vaccination. “In the 150 plus explosive sweeps that Quinn had served his county long will come lick your face, and it’s at that
Active-duty servicemembers can also walk in at the 1 Quinn conducted, he never faltered enough and it was time to retire. “Our very moment that you knew that
RC Medical Readiness Team located at the Yongsan once,” Billo said. dogs are the best MPs on this post. They everything was going to be OK,” said
Soldier Support Center, Building S-4034 . In his nine-plus years of service, life don’t cause problems and no matter Primeaux.

176th Finance EXEVAl


The 176th Finance Battalion will conduct a Battalion New DoD Sexual Assault Policy afford victims privacy
EXEVAL Monday thru Thursday. During this period,
By Samantha L. Quigley dignity and respect and to receive the enlisted advisers, investigators, healthcare
travel vouchers may be submitted in Bldg. 2254, Rm.
American Forces Press Service medical treatment, care and counseling providers and others involved in sexual
215A. Customer service will be conducted at Bldg.
1516 Tuesday and Wedneday. Battalion offices will be WASHINGTON – New guidelines for that they deserve,” Chu said. assault response.
closed Thursday. confidential, restricted reporting of sexual This option, he explained, provides the The new sexual assault prevention
assaults in the Defense Department were victim with more time and control over policy was originally announced in
AFCEA Luncheon announced today in a Pentagon briefing. the release and management of personal January. The confidential and restricted
The Seoul Chapter of the Armed Forces “The policy allows victims – and here’s information. He acknowledged that reporting portion is due to take effect in
Communications and Electronics Association invites the big change - to report a sexual assault to victims may not be ready to initiate an mid-June, Chu said. The message the
everyone to attend a lunchen Thursday at the Main specified individuals without necessarily investigation immediately after an assault, department hopes comes across loud and
Post Club, Yongsan, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday. initiating an investigative process,” David and said the hope is that the design of the clear is that sexual assault is a crime that
Guest speaker at the buffett luncheon will be Brig. Chu, undersecretary of defense for personnel policy will empower them to seek won’t be tolerated, he added.
Gen. Dennis L. Via, deputy director for operations, and readiness, said. “(It) will still give them information and support that will allow “We hope that our proactive stance will
Defense Information Systems Agency. For information access to medical care, counseling and victim them to make an informed decision about enable the department to create a safer
on the event or to RSVP, e-mail to advocacy.” participating in a criminal investigation. and more cohesive military community,”
jessica.rowell@us.army.mil. The specified individuals include sexual The policy also aims to balance the Chu said. That community includes the
assault response coordinators, certain needs of the victims with the needs of three military service academies, which
42A/L Soldiers Sought health care providers, victim advocates commanders, Chu said. Within 24 hours have had sexual harassment woes in the
A representative from the Office of the Chief of the and chaplains. Chaplains, Chu said, already of a sexual assault where the victim recent past.
Staff of the Army would like to set up an interview possess that privilege under the current chooses to seek care but not pursue an Joseph E. Schmitz, DoD inspector
date with Soldiers (42A/L) who meet the following system. investigation, commanders will be general, revealed in broad strokes the results
qualifications: Spc.-Staff Sgt. (Staff Sgt. no more Chu said the department believes this informed of the incident. The commander of a recent and very specific survey of
than 1-year TIG); MOS – 42A/L; Secret clearance policy change will encourage more victims will not get personal identifying academy cadets and midshipmen — the first
with the ability to upgrade to Top Secret; no of sexual assault to come forward and information about the victim, however. three-academy survey on the same issues at
derogatory information within the Soldiers file; seek help. More accurate reporting will “This new policy, we are convinced, the same time.
financially stable for a high cost of living area; good provide commanders a more accurate will provide commanders with a clearer “We … established a very solid
customer service demeanor; ASI of E3 (if possible); view of what is happening within their picture of sexual violence within their survey tool in conjunction with Dr.
DEROS within the next 4 months (regardless of commands, as well, he said. organization because they will be informed Chu’s office and his experts in surveys,”
assignment instructions). “Although the department would prefer of offenses that had previously gone Schmitz said. “We asked some very
Additionally, the Soldier needs to bring a copy of the complete reporting of sexual assaults to unreported,” Chu said. tough questions and we bent over
following: ERB; DA Form 705; last five NCOERs (ALL activate both victim services and He also said that the magnitude of the backwards to provide confidentiality for
NCOs); DA Form 1059 (from any NCOES Schools accountability actions, we believe our first change requires “extensive, in-depth
attended). The representative will be here April 4-8. priority needs to be (for) our victims to training” for all department personnel. This
be protected, to have them treated with is especially true for commanders, senior See Policy
olicy, Page 4
March 25, 2005
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Culinary from Page 1


overseas in support of operations in Iraq recognized by the ACF as the
and Afghanistan. Longstaff added that official military team representing
the competition held annually at Fort Lee t h e U n i t e d St a t e s i n Wo r l d
is bigger than competitions held by the Association of Cooks Societies
American Culinary Federation and the sanctioned culinary competitions
Chicago Food Show. around the world.
The Fort Lee event is the premier The USACAT competed in the
culinary competition in the U.S. World Culinary Olympics held in
Armed Forces. The competition also Erfurt, Germany in October 2004
serves as an arena for military bringing home second place overall
personnel to try out for the U.S. while capturing 16 gold medals and
Army Culinary Arts Team. There 17 silver medals for an USACAT

AD
were 28 Soldier-chefs who tried out high 33 total medals.
for USACAT team, and 15 were (Editor’s Notes: Travis Edwards
selected to the team. is the strategic outreach officer at
The world champion USACAT is Fort Lee, Va.)

Funding from Page 1


of life for Soldiers and families as “The Army leadership has made
t h e t o p p r i o r i t y f o r t h e A r m y, an important decision that
saying, “Soldiers are the recognizes the vital role installations
centerpiece of our formations so p l a y i n t h e G l o b a l Wa r o n
nothing can be more important than Terrorism,” said IMA Director Maj.
a Soldier; nothing can be more Gen. Ronald L. Johnson. “This is

GOES
important than the family.” the highest level of funding ever
“Our installations serve as our committed to installations, and it
flagships of readiness,” said Army recognizes the need to give Soldiers
Chief of Staff Gen. Peter J. and their families services and
Schoomaker. “The environment in facilities equal to the service they
which our Soldiers train, our give this nation.”
civilians work and our families live IMA planners are working to
plays a key role in attracting, execute the new funding for
recruiting and retaining the high maximum impact on the
quality people the Army needs. To installations. Funding will be
enhance combat effectiveness and released through a phased plan over
enrich the workplace setting, we the balance of this year and through
are reinforcing our commitment to an annual funding program for
our Army family.” future years.

HERE
Policy from Page 3
the survey takers.” What they found is there are
The department made serious challenges to the honor
arrangements so that academy codes and concepts at all three
computers and networks did not academies. They also gleaned
have to be used to protect the information regarding the
survey takers’ privacy. confidence of cadets in midshipmen
The survey collected information from the very top of the command
from all of the female cadets and structure down to the cadet and
midshipmen and resulted in more midshipmen leaders themselves.
than 1,900 usable survey responses. “We’ve identified some trends
A scientifically derived sample of that I think the commanders will
roughly one-third of the men at need to be working on in terms of
each academy took the survey as training and dealing with these
well. challenges,” Schmitz said.
The full results of the survey, The survey also revealed 302
Schmitz said, are available today on sexual assaults. Of those, one-third
the DoD Office of the Inspector were reported, a figure Chu said is
General’s Web site. Schmitz said on par with civilian colleges.
the survey should provide a good W h i l e t h a t ’s n o t e x a c t l y
picture of the situation at the surprising, Chu said, DoD expects
academies. more of its cadets and midshipmen.
“ T h e s u r v e y, I b e l i e v e , w i l l “The standard is not to produce
provide a very solid baseline for noncriminal officers,” Schmitz
commanders at the academies and said. “Our bar is way higher than
leaders in the department and that.
leaders on Capitol Hill and other “Our goal is to produce military
organizations that are concerned leaders of character. And obviously
about these challenges,” he said. sexual assaults are not a good
“In a general sense what we indication of character.”
validated was some of the As required by statute, Chu said,
challenges that we surveyed on last the survey will be continued at the
year at the Air Force Academy the academies at the same time each
other academies are facing.” year to find trends.
March 25, 2005 Page 5

Army spouses learn Area I prayer breakfast nourishes spirit


more team building By Spc. Stephanie Pearson
Area I Public Affairs
By David McNally
CAMP RED CLOUD — About 25
Area I Public Affairs
Area I Soldiers and civilians gathered
CAMP RED CLOUD — Thirteen March 15 at the Kilbourne Dining
Army spouses began advanced Army Facility to nourish their spirits and bodies
Family Team Building classes March 15 with a prayer breakfast.
at the Pear Blossom Cottage. “I wanted to do the breakfast for two
The level-two classes are for spouses reasons,” said Chaplain (Maj.) Terrence
who have completed the initial 16-hours Walsh, Area I chaplain. “First, I wanted
of introductory training. to get people closer to God and help
“Level two teaches you how to them build the kind of spiritual fitness
develop yourself as a person,” said that gets them to survive in the time of
Antoinetta Rolack, Area II AFTP war. Secondly, I wanted to talk to them
program coordinator. “It also covers about what the scriptures say about
time management.” being a Soldier.”
Rolack said she recently completed Walsh said a lot of people have
teaching the Camp Casey AFTP level- trouble reconciling their faith with being
two training. a Soldier, so he used the time to talk
“They felt really great about about passages in the Bible that
“recognize that being a Soldier can be
themselves,” Rolack said. “The spouses
honorable and a way of serving God,”
felt empowered by the classes. They
he said.
really understand how the Army works
“I wanted them to come away from
now.” this breakfast with a better understanding
“The program is basically what the of the ‘theme of vocation,’” Walsh said.
Army can do for you, and what you “God calls you to do something, and He
can do for the Army,” said Natalia calls on some people to be Soldiers, and
Lyons, CRC Pear Blossom Cottage some to be civilian employees who
manager. support our forces.”
Lyons said they are offering 12 hours The topic hit close to home for some.
of level-two classes over three four- “I think it’s very important for me,”
hour sessions Wednesdays through said Staff Sgt. Jonathan Jenkins,
March 30. Headquarters and Headquarters
“The first three levels cover what all Company, Area I, training room
Army spouses should know,” said noncommissioned officer-in-charge.
Joseph Gall, Army Community Service “One of the reasons I’m fighting is so
specialist. “The fourth level qualifies people can have the freedom to practice
SPC. STEPHANIE PEARSON
instructors.” whatever religion they choose.” Cpl. Seo Dong-il, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Area I, prays March 15 at an
While level-one classes address Army E-mail stephanie.a.pearson@us.army.mil Area I prayer breakfast.
spouses questions, level-two classes
teach how to develop and groom leaders
in Army family readiness groups, Soldiers construct Camp Casey Paintball Course
community agencies or other military
and civilian organizations.
Rolack said AFTB level-two classes
cover:
! enhancing relationship building
! management skills
! help with adapting to change
! building community networks
! financial management
“After completing level two, these
spouses will feel more independent,”
Rolack said.
Lyons said several of the spouses in
the class have husbands who are
deployed.
“This class builds friendships and
knowledge,” she explained.
Most spouses who complete one
level will attend the entire program,
Rolack said.
“I encourage spouses to complete
level four and become instructors,”
Rolack said. “I tell them, this is what
DAVID MCNALLY
you owe to the community after you
About 20 members of the Camp Casey Enclave Better Opportunities for Single and Unaccompanied Soldiers unload sandbags March 14
take these classes. I hope they will get
at the future site of the installation’s paintball course. The group hopes to finish the project in April. Morale, Welfare and Recreation officials
out there and make a difference.
recovered paintball equipment and course materials from the Camp Page Paintball Course closure.
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Warriors salute women’s day Ceremony honors


Jazz and P oetr y Session
Poetr
By Margaret Banish-Donaldson
Area I Public Affairs
roles women could play in society. fallen 2ID pilots
Camp Red Cloud’s Mitchell’s Club presents a “Despite the differences, though, it
By Pfc. JeNell Mattair
jazz and poetry session 7-9 p.m. Saturday. Poetry CAMP HOVEY — Women from is amazing how many things in Korean Area I Public Affairs
in Motion says to “bring your talent to the open different ethnic, linguistic, cultural, culture are just like American culture,”
YONGSAN — Army officials held
mic.” economic and political differences came said Helen Niederhauser, Army
together March 16 to celebrate Community Service volunteer. “We a memorial ceremony to honor Capt.
Easter Egg Hunt International Women’s Day at the think about many of the same issues, Dion J. Burmaz and Chief Warrant
Army Community Services will have an Easter Egg Borderline Cafe. we enjoy many of the same activities Officer Aaron W. Cowan, March 2 at
Hunt at 3 p.m. today at the Camp Red Cloud Organizers designed the day to and we are proud of the same things.” the South Post Chapel.
commissary. Lucky children will receive a first- remember about 15,000 American Among the most significant recent The chapel was filled with Soldiers
class Easter basket if they find the right egg. There female workers who rallied for the right achievements in Korea was the mourning the loss of the two pilots from
also will be a $25 gift certificate hidden among to vote and organize in New York City abolishment last week of a gender-based the 1st Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment,
the eggs. March 8, 1908. family registry system called “Hoju-je,” at Camp Page. The two pilots died when
In 1975, the United Nations began after an eight-year struggle to end the their AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed
Talent Show and sponsoring International Women's Day, system. Under the revised Civil Law, Feb. 26 during a training mission at the
All-Nighter Dance and the Republic of Korea began which takes effect in 2008, a child is Twin Bridges Training Area.
Better Opportunities for Single and Unaccompanied celebrating the day in 1985. allowed to adopt his or her mother’s “Everyone is banding together pretty
Soldiers is hosting a Talent Show from 6 to 9 p.m. “Around the world, women have family name based on mutual consent tightly,” said Chief Warrant Officer
April 23 at Camp Stanley’s Reggie’s and an all- been making strides to secure their from both parents. Mark Armstrong, 1st Bn., 2nd Avn.
nighter dance from 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. rights and equality, and Korean women “This is considered a major historical Regt. “We are a very close-knit unit and
are no different,” said Marilyn Higgins, turning point, which will streamline the everyone is grieving. I don’t think we
Fashion Show wife of 2nd Infantry Division’s realization of gender equality by getting could have lost two better guys. They
Better Opportunities for Single and Unaccompanied were great officers and great pilots.”
commanding general. “For much of rid of Hoju-je, a main stumbling block
Soldiers is hosting a casual and sportswear, Burmaz was from Fullerton, Calif.
American’s history, not many women in our way to preserving democratic
business attire, and evening formal fashion show Upon graduation from college, he was
worked outside the home. The roles they spirits and respecting the constitution,”
April 30 at the Camp Red Cloud Community Activity commissioned as a second lieutenant in
were expected to play were confined said Lim Hye-ja, civic leader. “However,
Center. Registration is 10 a.m. to noon every the Aviation Branch. He attended the
to some early traditional roles that were improvements are still needed for child-
Saturday until April 2 at the CAC. Aviation Officer Basic Course, the initial
natural outcomes of an agrarian-based care facilities and the labor market on
entry rotary wing course and the AH-
Volunteer Ceremony economy and social structure. Most of the differences between men and
64A aircraft qualification course at Fort
The quarterly Volunteer Awards Ceremony will be the time when a women married, she women workers.”
stayed home to care for her home, her In the United States, it wasn’t until Rucker, Ala.
held 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. May 17 at Camp Red Upon completion of flight school in
Cloud Mitchell’s Club. For more information, husband and her family.” the late 1960s and early 1970s that some
women began to feel liberated, and put August 1999, he was assigned to the
call 732-7277. Over time, changes in divorce and
child custody laws and social freedoms traditional roles behind them to seek 3rd Battalion , 229th Aviation Regiment
at Fort Bragg, N.C., where
Camp Hovey Post Exchange further expanded options for women. careers in medicine, law, business,
The Camp Hovey Post Exchange has new hours: These new options also expanded the See Day
Day, Page 8 See Pilots
Pilots, Page 8
11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; and
11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

9-Ball Pool Championship


Warrior Division 9-Ball Pool Championship will be
Camp Stanley Soldier surprises wife
held from noon – 2 p.m. April 2 at the Camp By Spc. Chris Stephens
Stanley Community Activity Center. 2nd Infantry Division Public Affairs
CAMP STANLEY — The Battery A, 6th Battalion, 37th
EUSA Army 9-Ball Pool Field Artillery Regiment, Soldier stood in front of his battalion
The 8th Army 9-Ball Pool Championship will be commander March 10 to take his final oath of enlistment.
held at 10 a.m. April 16-17 at the Camp Casey With the words going through his head as he recited it,
Community Activity Center. Staff Sgt. Scott Wilson had one other thing on his mind -- he
was about to ask his wife of eight years to remarry him
Directorate of Logistics during his speech.
Report of Survey DA Form 4697 will be replaced “I was a nervous wreck
with DD Form 200 Financial Liability Investigations all morning,” Scott said. “I
of Property Loss effective Monday.
“It was a perfect
knew the re-enlistment part
would be easy, but I knew I
way for me to tell
Hot Stuff Pizza Delivers would have trouble saying her that I loved
Camp Red Cloud’s Hot Stuff Pizza, located inside the words to my wife, asking
the CRC Lanes Bowling Center, now provides food her.”
her to renew our vows —Staff Sgt. Scott Wilson
delivery services to camps Red Cloud and Jackson.
together.”
For orders, call 732-6458 or 732-9008 between
After re-enlisting, Wilson thanked all his fellow Soldiers
11:30 a.m. and 10 p.m.
for their support while in Korea.
“I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for you,” he said.
Leadership Course
The Civilian Personnel Advisory Center is offering A few seconds later, Scott asked his wife to come forward
the Leadership Education and Development Course and immediately dropped to one knee.
May 23-27. The class will be held in the Camp Scott proposed again to his wife, expressing how much
Casey Education Center. Completed DD Form she meant to him, and thanking her for her sacrifices during
1556 and IDP must be submitted by April 29. For his military career.
information, call 732-9060. Crystal’s expression told the whole story.
“I was shocked,” she said. “I couldn’t believe it.”
Civilian EEO -POSH TTraining
EEO-POSH raining However, there was one more thing. To Crystal's surprise
Camp Casey will host an equal employment a military chaplain was already standing by. The couple
opportunity and prevention of sexual harrassment renewed their marriage vows in front of Scott’s unit.
class 8-10 a.m. for nonsupervisors and 10 a.m. - “I knew she would like it,” Scott said. “It was a perfect
noon for supervisors April 21 at the Second to way for me to tell her that I loved her.”
None Club. SPC. CHRIS STEPHENS After renewing their vows, they were presented as Staff
Staff Sgt. Scott Wilson (right) renews wedding vows March 10 with his Sgt. and Mrs. Wilson.
wife Crystal at his re-enlistment ceremony. See Wife
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PHOTOS BY SPC. CHRIS STEPHENS

A 2nd Infantry Division M88A2 Heavy Recovery Vehicle prepares to cross the Imjin River March 5 on a bridge assembled by Republic of Korea Army soldiers.

Bridge crossing concludes exercise


By Spc. Chris Stephens
2nd Infantry Division Public Affairs
IMJIN RIVER — The relationship
between the U.S. and Republic of Korea
armies is unique in the sense that they’ve
learned to work together to achieve a
common goal.
This partnership was on display March
5, as Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 15th
Field Artillery Regiment, and Task Force
2-9, completed their field training exercise
with an Imjin River bridge crossing.
This crossing was different than
others as, for the first time in years, U.S.
Soldiers crossed a bridge put together by
Republic of Korea Army soldiers.
“The whole point of this exercise is to
continue the great relationship we have
with the ROK Army,” said Col. Michael
Feil, 1st Brigade Combat Team
commander. “Also, we want to actually A Korean Soldier gives direction.
train together and complete the tasks
together, just like we would have to do if
we went to war.”
Before crossing the bridge, the 2nd
Infantry Division safety team addressed
safety concerns.
“We placed a safety boat downstream,
had ambulances waiting at the shore on
each side and posted speed limits for each
vehicle,” said Lloyd McClintock, 2nd Inf.
Div. deputy safety officer. “We weren’t
going to take any chances.”
ROK Soldiers had full control of how
many vehicles would be on the bridge at
a time.
“They had everything under control,”
said Alfredo Nogueras, 2nd Inf. Div.
safety officer. “They got the mission done
and ensured that a safe operation was run.”
A U.S. M88A2 Heavy Recovery Vehicle A Korean Soldier guides a 1st Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment, light medium tactical
See Bridge
Bridge, Page 8 prepares to cross the Imjin River March 5. vehicle across the bridge.
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Wife from Page 6
What made the event even more usually coughs up his secrets. But, he
special for the Wilsons is this was the didn’t on this one and it made it that
first anniversary they would spend much better.”
together in their eight years of marriage. Lt. Col. Matthew Dawson, the
“I’ve always been gone on our battalion commander, said he was
anniversary on some kind of honored to be invited to attend the event.
deployment or duty or something else “This is the first ceremony like this
relating to the military,” Scott said. that I have ever seen,” he said. “It is
“Even though I’m stationed in Korea, I representative to the idea about what it
wanted to spend this one with my wife, means to be in the Army family -- the
and I’m very happy with how it all sacrifices and the commitments.
turned out.” Sergeant Wilson and Crystal have set
The one thing they both wished was the bar high for everybody. They’ve

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that their three children could have been made a great commitment not only to
there to witness the event as well. each other, but the Army as well.”
“It would’ve been nice to have them For Scott, he’s glad there was no alert
here,” Scott said. “But, they had school or anything else to mess up his day.
and that comes first.” “Although I wished for it a little bit
Scott and Crystal were both this morning because I was so nervous,
surprised she didn’t get the secret out I’m glad nothing like that happened,”
of him. he said. “It was a perfect day and I
“He can’t keep anything from me,” couldn’t be any happier.”
she said. “I’m very persistent and he E-mail chris.stephens@korea.army.mil

Pilots from Page 6


he served as a platoon leader. 1992. He served as an attack helicopter
During his assignment to the 1st Bn., pilot in the 501st Aviation Regiment,

GOES
2nd Avn. Regt., Burmaz served as Korea; 229th Aviation Regiment, Fort
commander of Company D and Bragg, N.C.; and the Aviation Training
Company A. Brigade at Fort Rucker, Ala.
“The qualities Dion possessed were In 2004, he was assigned to
first and foremost that of an attack pilot,” Company A, 1st Bn., 2nd Avn. Regt.
said Capt. Jamie LaValley, 1st Bn., 2nd “We are all sorry for his loss,”
Avn. Regt. “Gun pilots are a very unique Armstrong said. “But, make no mistake.
breed. They are warriors, proud and Aaron died doing what he loved. Our
intelligent. Dion’s loss is a true loss to hearts go out to his wife and family.
Army aviation.” We will each keep part of him with us
Cowan was born in New Mexico and and know that in the end, he never gave
entered the Army in 1986 as an up fighting.”
infantryman. He served in Special Armstrong said some people live a
Operations and was highly decorated. lifetime and influence nothing.
Cowan earned the Expert Infantry “These men lived a short life and

HERE
Badge, a Ranger Tab, Scuba Badge and impacted many,” he said.
Master Parachutist Badge.
Cowan entered Aviation Service in E-mail janell.mattair@korea.army.mil

Day from Page 6


politics and engineering, Higgins said. that the women who live here are
Right now in Korea, we see many enjoying, Higgins said. But just like
women rushing off to work in the Americans, they too have choices to
mornings pursuing careers in medicine, make to achieve balance in their lives.
law, business, education and fulfilling Sally Hall, Camp Casey USO
many other roles in Korean society. director sponsored the event.
As women, we are proud for our
sister nation of Korea, and the freedoms E-mail banishm@korea.army.mil

Bridge from Page 7


For Soldiers crossing the bridge, Korean Army equipment or U.S.
it was a little different. equipment, “we’re all Soldiers
“Many Soldiers are doing this for working together.”
the first time, so we had to get them The Soldiers said they were also
m e n t a l l y r e a d y, ” s a i d 2 n d L t . glad to be a part of the continued
Christopher Darling, platoon leader, ROK-U.S. alliance.
Battery A, 1st Bn., 15th FA Regt. “You can tell when you see both
“Like anything new, it’s a little armies working together as one,
scary.” how strong this alliance is,” Darling
For Pfc. Daniel Nordstrum, said. “We work together and ensure
Battery A, 1st Bn., 15th FA Regt., mission success.”
excitement was brewing prior to “Overall, we’re building
crossing the bridge. confidence in both armies’
“We were all ready and excited Soldiers,” Feil said. “By doing that,
about this,” he said. “It’s something we can ensure we are ready for
many of us had never experienced anything that may come up.”
before.”
N o r d s t r u m s a i d w h e t h e r i t ’s E-mail chris.stephens@korea.army.mil
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keepin’ it Armed Forces’ Spouses’ Club


legal
raises money for ROK, U.S. charities
Mistakes often operates in Yongsan, Area II. Through
its community service endeavors and
made when earnings from the Chosun Gift Shop,

battling debt
AFSC has directly enhanced the quality
of life for both Koreans and Americans.
This year, AFSC has exceeded their
By Capt. James Leary
previous year’s earnings by nearly 25
Area II Legal Office
percent -- all of which was donated to
YONGSAN — “Debt relief is various scholarships and charity causes.
j u s t a c l i c k a w a y. ” “ C u t y o u r “With the help of our volunteers and
minimum monthly payment by part-time staff, we have raised a record
half.” “Slash your interest rates breaking amount of $250,000 for AFSC
down to zero.” We have all seen welfare projects and scholarships,” said
the advertisements ... companies Marcia Bouchard, Chosun Gift Shop
promising that, for a low upfront operational board president. “The money
fee, they can make the consumer ’s will be equally divided between Korean
(you) debt problems go away. and American charities.”
But will these companies Many groups will benefit from the
actually help you? Before you go donations Bouchard emphasized. “A few
to a credit consolidation company, examples of organizations that will receive
there are a few things that you or have received are school sports
need to know first. programs, Girl and Boy Scout events and
Too good to be true care packages to servicemenbers serving
Many of the companies offering BY PFC. SEO KI-CHUL
in both Iraq and Afghanistan.
these “great deals” are fraudulent. American Forces' Spouses' Club President Julie McRee, right, and Marcia Bouchard, Chosun
In addition, many Korean orphanages
Companies claiming to be debt Gift Shop operational board president, proudly display a check in the amount of $250,000. The
and homes for the elderly located in and
consolidation corporations will money was raised through the Chosun Gift Shop, a fund-raising arm of AFSC.
around Seoul Metro area will receive
often promise unsuspecting By Alex Harrington of the American Forces’ Spouses’ Club, donations,” Bouchard said.
customers a cure to their debt Area II Public Affairs are serious when it comes to helping Bouchard also added that this year
woes for a small, upfront fee. Be YONGSAN — A quiet bustle fills others with money raised through the AFSC members and their families will
wary of any company that requires the ballroom as dozens of women file Chosun Gift Shop, a fund-raising arm receive approximately $50,000 in
a one time upfront fee. Once these in and take their seats, chatting to one of the organization. academic scholarships. “With the
companies have your money they another, telling jokes and organizing The AFSC is a combined community funds we raised this year, we will be
have no reason to continue to their papers. While the sounds of spouses' organization (formerly the Seoul able to offer scholarships to eligible
provide you service. laughter and cheer set a casual tone for American Officers and Civilian Spouses
Also, when these companies the gathering, these women, members Club and the Enlisted Spouses Club) that See Community
Community, Page 11
take over your loan payments ...
they do not take responsibility for
your loan. This means that if they
miss a payment or are late in
Area II youth perform Frog Prince
paying, you, not them, are held By Alex Harrington The concept is based on a week-long residency during
responsible by your creditor. Area II Public Affairs which a team of touring actors and directors develop
Debt consolidation companies YONGSAN — and produce a full-scale musical with 50-60 local
also entrap unsuspecting Kindergarten to children as cast members.
consumers with “hard-money 12th-graders from “The team held an open audition March 7 and selected
loans,” that they can use to pay Seoul American approximately 60 students from SAES to perform in the
off outstanding credit cards. Elementary School production of ‘The Frog Prince’,” said Dorsey.
Be careful. While this plan is took part in the For information about the Missoula Children’s
appealing at first, by allowing you Missoula Children’s Theatre, go to: http://www.mctinc.org/.
to make only one payment a Theatre presentation of ‘‘The Frog Prince,’’ March 12, at
month, the companies that offer Moyer Community Service Center, Main Post. Harringtona@korea.army.mil
“hard-money loans” usually charge T h e M i s s o u l a C h i l d r e n ’s T h e a t r e i s a d r a m a
higher interest rates than your workshop that develops children’s life skills through
credit cards. the performing arts.
Finding a better way “This is a great way for children to learn life’s skills,
There are better options for you, s u c h a s c r e a t i v i t y, s o c i a l , g o a l a t t a i n m e n t a n d
as a consumer, to pay off your communications,” said Eskeletha Dorsey, Child &
credit cards. Youth Services liaison officer.
F i r s t , m o s t b a n k s o f f e r low- “Within the cast,” added Dorsey, “girls and boys
interest loans for consumers who are equal ... the shy experiment with bravery ... the
want to consolidate their debts, that slow are rehearsed to perfection and the gifted become
is m u c h b e t t e r t h a n c r e d i t part of the whole. The lesson they learn is that all of
consolidation loans. Also, if you own them are necessary for the show to go on.” COURTESY PHOTO OF CHILD & YOUTH SERVICES
a car or home, banks The Missoula Children's Theatre is the largest Sixty local children from Seoul American Elementary School perform
touring children's theatre program in the United States. ‘’The Frog Prince’’ March 12 on South Post.
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Commander’s Hotline
EUSA commander lauds
Bataan Death March teams
Area II residents who have questions or comments
for the Area II commander can voice them by e-
mailing areaiitownhall@korea.army.mil or by calling
738-5017.
By Cpl. Park Jin woo
Power Outage Area II Public Affairs
Due to construction of the new helipad H264, there YONGSAN — Before departing
will be a power outage 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday to the Army’s White Sands Missile
in areas from Gate #19, along 3rd Division and 10th Range in New Mexico, to
Corps Boulevard to 8th Army Drive, including DoDDs, participate in the Annual Bataan
up to Mayo Street. For information, call Department Memorial Death March, the
of Public Works, 724-5007. S o l d i e r s who will represent the
peninsula at the event r e c e i v e d
Battalion EXEVAL words of encouragement and
176th Finance Battalion will conduct a Battalion
praise March 15, from the Eighth
EXEVAL Monday - Thursday. The 176th Finance
U.S. Army Commander, Lt. Gen.
Battalion will be open for customer service Tuesday
Charles C. Campbell.
and Wednesday and closed Thursday.
“We are proud of the fact that
you made a commitment to take
W omen
Women ’s Histor
omen’s Historyy Month part in this honorary event,” said
Commemoration Ceremony
Campbell. “As you march on,
Area II Women’s History Month Commemoration
remember that you have the pride
Ceremony will be held 11: 30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
of Eighth U.S. Army.”
Wednesday at the Multi-Purpose Training Facility.
The 15 Soldiers were chosen to PHOTO BY CPL. PARK JIN-WOO
For information, call 738-5950/5900. Lt. Gen. Charles C. Cambell, commander, Eighth U.S. Army, shakes hands with a member
represent the peninsula in the
march, because they were the top of the Bataan Memorial Death March men's team March 15.
Inspection, Emission
Testing Price Change athletes in EUSA’s preliminary Bataan Memorial Death March and training in,” said Sgt. Jade Chiar-
Army and Air Force Exchange Service announced a Bataan Death March competition humped through New Mexico’s P a y n e , Headquarters and
new price for inspection and emission testing. The here in the Republic of Korea. mountainous terrain, with elevations H e a d q u a r t e r s C o m p a n y, 2 n d
new price will come into effect April 1 at Yongsan The Bataan Memorial Death as high as 5,300 feet, carrying full Infantry Division.
Car Care Center. For information, call 738-7408. March, held March 20, honors both field gear in desert heat. Other than the hills and desert
American and Filipino Soldiers heat, the full field gear makes it
Childcare W ork
Work er Sought
orker who were responsible for the significantly difficult for any
Hannam’s Korean Protestant Women of the Chapel defense of the Islands of “As you march on, athlete.
is in need of one contract paid childcare worker. Luzon, Corregidor, and the remember that you “We will march the 26.2-mile
Workers must be infant/child CPR certified. For h ar b o r d e fe n s e fo rt s o f t h e course with a 35-pound
information, call 725-6002. Philippines during World War II. have the pride of rucksack,” said Payne. “But what
After a grueling battle with better honor to give those who lost
Seoul Hot Jobs Japanese forces, more than Eighth U.S. Army.” their lives during World War II?”
The Army Community Services Employment 76,000 American and Filipino –Lt. Gen. Charles C. Campbell This type of event normally
Readiness program provides job listings for the Soldiers surrendered and EUSA commander brings about second thoughts for
Yongsan area. The program also assists with resume forced to march 75 miles to a the average Soldier, but for these
writing, and computers are available for job searches. prison camp without food, water, “We are mainly concerned with 1 5 m e n a n d w o m e n w h o l e f t
Appointments are preferred. For information, call or comfort. Only 56,000 arrived the heat and elevation since the M a r c h 1 6 , t h e y a r e u p f o r t h e
738-8977. alive to the prison camp. w e a t h e r t h e r e i s e x a c t l y t h e challenge.
U.S. servicemembers from opposite from the winter weather
Commissioning around the world took part in the of Korea, in which we have been See March
March, Page 11
Opportunities Available
Commissioning opportunities are available for those Debt from Page 9

who possess a health care degree in fields such as may be willing to provide you a low-interest loan still come out ahead if you contact your credit card
nursing, pharmacy, optometry, podiatry, using your car or home as collateral. companies yourself.
environmental science, laboratory science, Second, you can lower your interest rate yourself Simply put ... there is nothing a credit consolidation
preventive medicine or behavior science. There is with a few phone calls to debtors. Most major company can do that you cannot do for yourself -- for
financial assistance for individuals interested in creditors are willing to help you find ways to pay free.
attending medical, dental, veterinary or optometry off your debt if you ask. Choosing the right company
school. For information, call 736-8102. But remember, credit card companies provide this If you decide to use a credit consolidation
service not out of pure kindness, but because they company, it behooves you to do the following:
Korea Theater would rather get money from you at a lower interest ! Do not pay any upfront fees.
Support Center rate than have you declare bankruptcy and never pay ! Do not sign any contract that does not
A Korea Theater Support Center is now available. Dial them at all. specifically spell out your legal rights.
8324 for e-mail problems, GCCS-A trouble and On the other hand, most credit consolidation ! Go to the Better Business Bureau’s Web site at
Internet issues. It is not necessary to dial any prefix. companies include a monthly fee -- approximately w w w. b b b . c o m t o s e e i f t h e a g e n c y h a s a n y
15 percent -- of your monthly payment. Basically, information about the company you are looking at.
International Internship if you are paying $500 a month, $75 of that payment ! Before you consolidate your loans, go to the
Program goes to the debt consolidation company, rather than We b s i t e o f t h e N a t i o n a l F o u n d a t i o n f o r C r e d i t
The United States Department of Agriculture, Foreign the whole sum to the debt. C o u n s e l i n g ( h t t p : / / w w w. d e b t a d v i c e . o r g / ) a n d
Agricultural Service’s international internship program Furthermore, companies like MasterCard and Visa participate in one of their credit counseling events to
provides college students the opportunity to live and offer classes in budgeting that can help you get your see if credit consolidation will benefit you.
work in a paid internship at an American embassy credit back on track. In return for taking these Before you sign any contract with a credit
overseas. For information, e-mail classes, credit card companies will often lower the consolidation company, set up an appointment with
lgorman@ars.usda.gov or log on to www.fas.usda.gov. payments you are required to make or lower your your legal services office at 738-6845 to review your
interest rate. contract and learn your legal rights.
While you may not be able to lower your interest
rate as much as a credit consolidation company, you E-mail jp.leary@korea.army.mil
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Community from Page 9

high school seniors, to include adults who are our customers.”


enrolled in college classes,” she said. Another AFSC service is their annual
In 2004, AFSC gave more than $38,000 in publications, “The Seoul Survivor,” for incoming
academic scholarships. military and Department of the Army civilians who
“In addition to the record amount of money arrive to Korea. It is published to ease the
raised this year, the Chosun Gift Shop is a place frustration that can be experienced by those who
where people gather and volunteer to give back move from the United States to Korea.
to the community,” said Bouchard. “There is The Chosun gift shop is open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
a wonderful sense of belonging among our Wednesdays and Saturdays. It is located next to
volunteers and part-time staff. Great care and the Multi-Purpose Training Facility.
pride is taken in everything that happens at the For information, go to http://
Chosun. This is evident by our beautiful www.afsckorea.org/ or call The Chosun Gift COURTESY PHOTO

displays, well-stocked shelves, interesting Shop at 738-5058. Vivian Milner, a volunteer and member with the American Forces’
items, and the conversation, laughter and Spouses’ Club, places new merchandise on the shelves at the
friendships between people working and with Harringtona@korea.army.mil Chosun Gift Shop, located at Yongsan Garrison, South Post.

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“I speak on behalf of
everybody on the team and we
are honored to participate and
commemorate veterans,” said
Lt. Col. Troy Busby, 2nd Inf.
Div. and captain of the men’s
team.
Though team results were not
avaiable at press time, the overall
winner of the 2005 edition of the
Bataan Memorial Death March was
Michael Schaedle, of Alamogordo,
N.M., with a time of 2:52:43.
For information on the Bataan
Death March, go to: http://
www.bataanmarch.com/.
COURTESY PHOTOS
U.S. Soldiers took part inthe 2004 Annual Bataan Memorial Death March to honor American
E-mail Parkjinw@korea.army.mil
and Filipino Soldiers who died during a 75-mile march to a prison camp.

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Community News
received a large scholarship from another Exhibition
Exhibitionss and Festival
Festivalss CYS Community Fun Fair
source are eligible to apply for the CYS Community Fun Fair will be held 11 a.m.
scholarship. The deadline is April 1. For Wo o d p r i n t E x h i b i t i o n - 3 p . m . A p r i l 2 3 a t t h e Yo n g s a n C h i l d
information, call 723-8058. Modern Woodprints from Korea, China and Development Center in order to celebrate
Japan will be displayed April 3 at the Ilmin
Community News
the Month of the Military Child. Activities
A W
Waalk for Fallen Heroes Museum of Art. Special side exhibits of will i n c l u d e m a r t i a l a r t s d e m o n s t r a t i o n s ,
A 7 km walk or run around Yongsan will be “Korea’s Old Woodprints” from the Goryeo dance performances, games and face
held at 9 a.m. April 2. This event is Dynasty and the Joseon Dynasty are also on painting. For information, call 738-5556.
sponsored by the Renaissance Program of display. For information, call 2020-2055 or
Seoul American High School for special log on to http://www.ilmin.org. Religious activities
scholarship fund raising. For information,
e-mail Walkathon42@hotmail.com. 3rd W
Woorld Ceramic Lutheran Chapel Ser vice
Biennale The Lutheran chapel service will be held at 4
Girl Scouts Seek V
Voo l u n t e e r The 3rd World Ceramic Biennale will be held p.m. Sunday at Memorial Chapel. For
Girl Scouts of Korea is seeking an with the theme of “Ceramics: The Vehicle of information, call 736-7521 or e-mail
Community Events, international volunteer staff to teach English Culture” for 58 days from April 23 - June 19 frank.ciampa1@korea.army.mil.
Classes and Meetings for the “English Village,” which will be held i n I c h e o n , Ye o j u a n d G w a n g j u . F o r
at Mt. Deokyu Campsite in Korea. For information, call 031-631-6504. Passover Seders in Seoul
“Land of the Morining information, call 397-4224 or e-mail Seders will be held at 8 p.m. April 23 – 24 at the
Calm” Chapter 169 seoulclo@state.gov. Hangang Butterfly Religious Retreat Center. Reservations are required.
The Seoul Chapter of the Armed Forces Festival For reservations or information, e-mail
Communications and Eletronics Association Movies and Opera An exhibition that will provide children with sanlando@yahoo.com or oxmanb@korea.army.mil.
will host a luncheon 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. a hands-on experience with 208 kinds of
Thursday at the Main Post Club. Current, Geuddae Geusaramdeul butterflies and insects will be held Sunday Spirit W
Waarrior 2005
potential and non-members are invited. For The movie, ‘Geuddae Geusaramdeul’ about in Seonyudo Park. Admission is free. For Spirit Warrior 2005, “A Warrior’s Truth” will
information, call 725-6727 or e-mail the historical event of President Park Jung information, call 02-3780-0885. be held April 29-30 at South Post Chapel.
jessica.rowell@us.army.mil. Hee’s assassination, will be screened with F re e Lo d g i n g i s a v a i l a b l e f o r a t t e n d e e s
English subtitles through April 14 in Joongang Foreign Language Fair traveling to Area II. For information, call 738-
Get the NCOA Scholarship Cinema. For information, call 776-9024. Seeks Judges, V olunteers
Volunteers 4043/723-8716 or e-mail
The Non-Commissioned Officers The Third Annual Foreign Language Fair and grandinj@korea.army.mil.
Association offers scholarships to DoDDs Magic Flute of Mozart Competition will be held April 21-22. A variety
h i g h s c h o o l s t u d e n t s who are family The Opera ‘Magic Flute of Mozart’ will be of activities and competitions for students of Submitting to TMCW
members of a U.S. military enlisted held at 7:30 p.m. April 1–6 in Opera Theater Korean, French, German and Spanish will be To submit items to Area II Community News,
servicemember or a member of the NCOA at Seoul Arts Center. For information, call offered. For information, call 797-3666 or e- send all pertinent information to
or Dragon Hill Chapter. Those who have not at 3476-6224. mail Laurie.Clark@pac.dodea.edu. harringtona@korea.army.mil.

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Amputees join 3,500 in Bataan memorial march
By Donna Braun “That was really tough. My prosthesis
Army News Service acted like a shovel in the sand,” McNaughton
WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, said. “I kept digging in.”
N.M. — One generation of war heroes McNaughton said there was another
paid tribute to another March 20 at the reason it was important for him to
16th annual Bataan Memorial Death participate in the march.
March. “There is an organization called the
After 26 miles through gravel, sand and Challenged Athletes Foundation. They
wind-blown dust, Sgt. 1st Class Michael raise money to buy equipment for disabled
McNaughton sprinted toward the finish people to participate in these events. I
line. He was one of five men, all amputees, wanted to make more people aware of
sponsored by Walter Reed Army Medical the organization,” he said, noting that the
Center, participating in this year’s march. group has a site on the Web.
“I wanted to do this for the Bataan There are more than 250 people in the
survivors,” McNaughton said. “The amputee program, Walter Reed’s Lt. Col.
sacrifices they made were incredible.” Barbara Springer said..
McNaughton knows first-hand about “Some of our guys had participated in
the sacrifices Soldiers are called to make other events such as the New York City
during wartime. He was wounded while Marathon,” Springer said. “One of our staff
deployed to Afghanistan as part of who had been stationed in this part of the
Operation Enduring Freedom, leaving his country knew about Bataan and suggested
right leg amputated above the knee. that we send some of our guys.”
More than 3,500 people, most of them “We sent out questionnaires to see who
military, participated in this year’s march. would be interested, then narrowed it
The memorial event began in 1989 to down to 10 people,” Springer said. “That
honor the tens of thousands of American MIRIAM RODRIGUEZ was further narrowed to five who met all
and Filipino troops surrendered to the Sgt. 1st Class Michael McNaughton greets a Bataan survivor at the memorial march’s opening the training requirements.”
Japanese on April 9, 1942, on the Bataan ceremony March 20 at White Sands Missile Range, N.M. And, long before the last marcher of
Peninsula in the Philippines. Those troops transporting the prisoners to Japan were enough,” Steele said. the day crossed the finish line, each of
were sent on a forced march that lasted sunk by U.S. air and naval forces. McNaughton, who had never before the five men from the Walter Reed group
days through the Filipino jungle. Bataan Death March Survivor Ben completed a marathon-length competition, had completed the mission begun in the
Thousands died along the route. Those Steele of Billings, Mont., was in awe of said the course was challenging, especially predawn hours of Sunday.
who survived faced the hardships of McNaughton’s effort. the infamous “sand pit” -- a half a mile of (Editor’s note: Donna Braun writes for
prisoner of war camp. Others were “It is truly incredible that he wanted to loose, deep sand in an uphill area toward the Missile Ranger newspaper at White
wounded or killed when unmarked ships do this for us. I’d say he’d already done the end of the course. Sands Missile Range.)
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Alone in Alone in The Pacifier The Pacifier Hide and Hide and Flight of the
the Dark R the Dark R PG PG Seek R Seek R Phoenix R
Coach Carter Coach Carter In Good Company No Show In Good Company Assault on The Pacifier
PG-13 PG-13 PG-13 PG-13 Precinct 13 R PG

Assault on Man of the Man of the Saw R No Show No Show No Show


Precinct 13 R House PG-13 House PG-13

The Pacifier The Pacifier The Pacifier Hide and Hide and Alone in Alone in
PG PG PG Seek R Seek R the Dark R the Dark R

Man of the Coach Carter In Good Company No Show No Show No Show No Show
House PG-13 PG-13 PG-13

Hide and The Pacifier Alone in Alone in The Pacifier Meet the Meet the
Seek R PG the Dark R the Dark R PG Fockers PG-13 Fockers PG-13

Constantine R Constantine R Alone in Alone in Closer R Closer R


No Show
the Dark R the Dark R

The Pacifier -- An Coach Carter In Good Company Alone in the Dark C o n s t a n t i n e Man of the House
undercover agent fails to Coach Ken Carter found Dan is demoted from head A supernatural detective Based on the DC-Vertigo Hard-edged Texas
protect an important himself in the center of of ad sales in a corporate named Carnby travels to comic book “Hellblazer,” Ranger Ronald Sharp is
government scientist and controversy when he takeover. His new boss, Shadow Island to solve the Renegade occultist John assigned to protect the
then agrees to look after the locked out his entire varsity Carter is half his age—a mystery of a friend’s death. Constantine has literally only witnesses to the
man’s five out-of-control basketball team in order business school prodigy While there, he discovers been to hell and back. He murder of a key figure in
kids when they are to motivate and push them who preaches corporate the secrets of the Abskani, teams up with skeptical the prosecution of a drug
suddenly thrust into to improve their grades. synergy. Both men are an ancient tribe that policewoman Angela kingpin — a group of
danger. Now, he’s finding He was even prepared to going through turmoil at worshiped demonic forces Dodson to solve the University of Texas
what tough really is when cancel his entire season home. Dan can’t afford to which gave them incredible mysterious suicide of her cheerleaders. Sharp must
he pits his combat skills after 15 of his 45 players lose his job in the wave of powers. Carnby’s findings twin sister. Their now go undercover as an
against diapering, den- failed to live up to the corporate layoffs. Dan and suggest that the Abskani investigation takes them assistant cheerleading
mothering and drivers classroom standards to Carter’s relationship is are poised to return to take through the world of coach and move in with
which they agreed. Ken thrown into jeopardy when over the world. With the help demons and angels that the young women —
Carter went on to garner Carter begins an affair from his former girlfriend, exists just beneath the possibly the most
national headlines and with, Dan’s daughter. an archeologist who has landscape of contemporary terrifying assignment in his
high praise even from the knowledge to stop the Los Angeles. 30-year career in law
some of his own athletes, demons, Carnby must now enforcement.
some of whom later fight against their attempts
earned academic to take over his mind and
scholarships. to conquer the Earth.

The Life No Show Meet the Flight of the No Show No Show No Show
Aquatic R Fockers PG-13 Phoenix R

White Noise Flight of the Robots PG Hide and Hide and Alone in Alone in
PG-13 Phoenix R Seek R Seek R the Dark R the Dark R
The Pacifier Assault on Assault on Hide and Alone in No Show Robots PG
PG Precinct 13 R Precinct 13 R Seek R the Dark R

Alone in Alone in Hide and Hide and No Show Robots PG Flight of the
the Dark R the Dark R Seek R Seek R Phoenix R

Robots PG Robots PG Robots PG Alone in Alone in Alone in Alone in


the Dark R the Dark R the Dark R the Dark R

Robots PG In Good Company In Good Company Hide and Hide and Hide and Hide and
PG-13 PG-13 Seek R Seek R Seek R Seek R

In Good Company In Good Company In Good Company White Noise White Noise White Noise White Noise
PG-13 PG-13 PG-13 PG-13 PG-13 PG-13 PG-13
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Heed signals as we travel through life
By Chaplain (Capt.) Sungjean P. Kim schedule and do not want to waste my time When you see a yellow light, I want you to slow down and
307th Signal Battalion Chaplain waiting for the traffic light to turn green. stop. Get a check up by a professional. When your light
CAMP CARROLL – It is shocking to see some However, I understand traffic laws are to be indicates red, you must stop, hoping to change to green soon.
drivers not stopping at red lights. You will see them followed and obeyed. You will learn to appreciate your healthy life after getting
early in the morning, late at night, or in remote areas. Whether the Korean traffic laws are out of your sick bed. You will be reenergized after a pause in
Also you can see car accidents early in the morning reasonable or not, I would like to be faithful to your life.
because of those violators. the laws. I don’t want to cheat myself. Do you Traffic lights in our lives may also mean yes or no
I got my driver’s license 20 years ago, yet I’m still remember your drill sergeant drilling into your from God. If God says yes, then thank him. If God says
learning how to drive in Korea. I want to be a good head, “Don’t cheat your body, don’t cheat your no, then listen to him. Obey him. Stop having wrong
driver in Korea, so I try to stop when the traffic light body…” during PT? relationships and bad habits that would be dishonoring
becomes red. In general, green means go, red means Traffic lights remind me of our health and God.
stop and yellow means wait. However, for some lives. If the green traffic light were to symbolize If everyone obeys all the traffic laws, you will be safe
drivers, yellow may possibly mean speed up. our good health, then maybe yellow means as well as other drivers. You will not get any more traffic
Some drivers may hate me for blocking their way warning, and red means illness. tickets and you will save some money and time.
when the light becomes red. They may have a tight Are you sick physically or mentally? Are you Likewise, by obeying God, you will be safe. You don’t
schedule, want to save time and may see traffic laws hospitalized or lying in bed? Do you choose not have to regret not stopping when your light was red. Have
simply as traffic suggestions. I also have a tight to stop when your health light becomes red? a safe and happy life in the Land of Morning Calm.

Area IV W orship Services


Worship
Protestant Collective Friday 7 p.m. Camp Walker Mass Sunday 9 a.m. Camp Hialeah
Collective Sunday 10 a.m. Camp Carroll 7 p.m. Camp Carroll Mass 11:30 a.m. Camp Carroll
10:45 a.m. Camp Hialeah Korean Sunday 6 p.m. Camp Hialeah Mass Saturday 5 p.m. Camp Walker
11a.m. Camp Walker Korean Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Camp Carroll Area IV Chaplains
Chaplain (Maj.) Richard Bendorf
Apostolic 12:30 p.m. Camp Hialeah Korean Wednesday 6:15p.m. Camp Walker bendorfr@usfk.korea.army.mil or DSN 764-5455
Collective 12:45 p.m. Camp Walker Catholic Chaplain (Capt.) Chris Floro
christopher.floro@us.army.mil or DSN 763-7395
1 p.m. Camp Carroll Mass Sunday 9 a.m. Camp Walker
Chaplain (Capt.) Daniel Cho
chodd@usfk.korea.army.mil or DSN 765-8991

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Boxers bring fire


to Area III Smoker
By Mike Mooney the Olympics and other international
Area III MWR Marketing competition,” Howell continued.
CAMP HUMPHREYS – It was a “Maybe we can help another Olympic
night of firsts at the quarterly Area III or international competitor develop.”
Boxing Smoker, as two Korea The winning KATUSA Soldiers
Augmentation To the U.S. Army were Huh Kil-tae, who won by
Soldiers were among the 16 champions Technical Knockout over Chris
crowned before a packed house of Buentello in 1:58 of the third round,
some 500 screaming and cheering and Im Seung-chan, who captured a
boxing enthusiasts in the gymnasium split 2-1 decision over Randy Collins.
here March 12. A total of 31 boxers participated in
“Although KATUSA (Soldiers) have the smoker. While the majority of the
always been eligible to participate in the participants (19) were from Camp
smokers, it wasn’t until the January Humphreys, there were four from
event that a KATUSA participated and it Camp Carroll, two each from Camp
wasn’t until tonight that we had not one, Long, Kunsan and Suwon air bases,
but two KATUSA champions,” said a and one each from camps Henry and
grinning Area III Sports Director Jim Walker.
Howell. “We hope having two KATUSA
“It’s great to see the KATUSA (Soldier) champions this time around
(Soldiers) participate. They are part of will encourage more KATUSA
our day-to-day mission, and we want (Soldiers) to get involved in the
them to be active members of the future,” Howell said. “We already have
community. Boxing is a big sport in the a solid U.S. Soldier base, and getting
Korean sporting world, and Koreans KATUSA participation makes the
have enjoyed a great deal of success in program bigger and better.”

PHOTOS BY ROGER EDWARDS


Alejandro Delbrey (left) and William Rush fight during the March 12 smoker at the Camp Humphreys
About 500 fans cheer 31 fighters on during the quarterly boxing smoker March 12 at the Camp
gym. Delbrey won in a 3-0 decision.
Humphreys gym.

CAMP HUMPHREYS BOXING SMOKER RESULTS


1 – Sam Cowell, 532nd Military 6 – Alejandro Delbrey, 607th Combat Austin, 43rd Air Defense Artillery,
Intelligence, Camp Humphreys, Communications Squadron, Camp Suwon Air Base
defeats Michael Cariaga, 16th Humphreys, defeats William Rush, 52nd
Medical Logistics, Camp Carroll Aviation, Camp Humphreys 12 – Matthew Loebs, 1st Air Defense
Artillery, Kunsan Air Base, defeats
2 – William Bailey, 538th Ordnance, 7 – Agnes Chu, 23rd Area Support Rasheed Black Combat Support
Camp Long, defeats Demian Kim, 1st Group, Camp Humphreys, defeats Felicia Coordination Team 1, Camp Long
Air Defense Artillery, Kunsan Air Lemon, 168th Medical, Camp Walker
Base, by technical knockout 13 – Quadi Hudgins, 501st Signal
Boxers fight for victory in front of about 500 fans 8 – Princess Finn, 348th Quartermasters, Battalion, Camp Humphreys, defeats
during the March 12 boxing smoker at Camp 3 – Huh Kil-tae, 348th Camp Humphreys, defeats Nichole King Brooks 58th Aviation, Camp
Gibson, 3rd Military Intelligence, Camp Humphreys
Humphreys. Quartermasters, Camp Humphreys,
defeats Chris Buentello, 168 Medical, Humphreys
Camp Humphreys, by technical EXHIBITION MATCH
knockout 9 – Illya Mitchell, 168th Medical, Camp Lawrence Blackwell, 52 Aviation,
Carroll, defeats Andrew McCollum, 43rd Camp Humphreys vs. Quinton
4 – Im Seung-chan, 23rd Area Air Defense Artillery, Suwon Air Base, Humphrey, 168th Medical, Camp
Support Group, Camp Humphreys, by knockout Humphreys
defeats Randy Collins 3rd Military
Intelligence, Camp Humphreys, in a 10 – Gavin McBean, 520th WALK-OVER CHAMPIONS
two – one split decision Maintenance Company, Camp Francesca Campos, 527th Military
Humphreys, defeats James Hesterman, Intelligence, Camp Humphreys
5 – Ricky Clay, 307th Signal Brigade, 30th Signal Brigade, Camp Henry Isaac Cummings, 527th Military
Camp Carroll, defeats Alexis Perry, Intelligence, Camp Humphreys
168th Medical, Camp Humphreys, 11 – Alan Quartey, 293rd Signal Dexter Phillips, 52nd Aviation, Camp
Trainers make sure their fighters are in good Brigade, Camp Carroll, defeats Julius Humphreys
due to injury
shape between rounds.
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BOSS Twilight Golf Scramble, clinic


offers team spirit, competition
Soojin Atwater
Area I MWR Marketing
CAMP CASEY - Camp Casey and
Hovey Better Opportunity for Single and
Suzanne V ega Concert
Vega Unaccompanied Soldiers will kick off the
The USO has discount tickets for an April 4 concert Spring Golf Season by hosting BOSS
by recording artist Suzanne Vega. The performance Twilight Golf Scramble April 16 at the
will be at Chungmu Art Hall and will begin at 8 p.m. Camp Casey Indianhead Golf Course.
USO is offering tickets at a discount of 10 percent The Golf Scramble is a four-person
for military ID carholders. Stop by any USO office team competition, including a golf clinic
for information or call 724-7003. starting at 2 p.m. for beginners who might
feel uneasy about joining the competition.
BOSS Fashion Show “This is a wonderful opportunity for
Area I’s BOSS fashion show will be held at the any beginners since this is a team sport,”
Camp Red Cloud’s Community Activity Center. said Jay Underwood, Recreation
Deadline to register is Saturda. Free admission for Programmer, Camp Casey. “Take
all Department of Defense ID cardholders. The advantage of the Golf Clinic before the
categories are casual/sportswear, business attire and competition begins; then team up with
evening/formal ware. Judging criteria are stage experienced golfers. I guarantee that you
presence, originality of attire, accessory coordination will enjoy the relaxed and friendly
and audience response. competition.”
Prizes will be awarded to the top two winners in all The Twilight Golf Scramble brings
three categories, plus the critics choice. an easy and a simple format for anybody
For information, call 732-6246. to join and it does not stop as a normal
recreational event. Each team must have
Sunday Bowling at least one BOSS player E-5 or below
Tournament – a rule designed to allow first sergeants
Visit and enjoy the Sunday Bowling Tournament, 1
and Soldiers to bond together as one
p.m. every Sunday at Camp Red Cloud Bowling Center. SOOJIN ATWATER
team. The scramble is also an
The tournament will be a combination of Handicap, A participant prepares to tee off during the BOSS Twilight Golf Scamble April 16 at Camp Casey.
opportunity to build friendship between
Scratch, 9-Pin No-Tap and 3–6–9. Also stay late to
U.S. Soldiers and local nationals, as the longest drive contest followed by the Twilight Buffet before the tee off. The
enjoy X-Treme Bowling from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
competition is open for local Korean golf clinic — with MWR prizes for the deadline to sign up is April 13.
nationals as well. winners. Participants may also enjoy For information, call the Camp Casey
P ool TTournament
ournament The events starts with a putting and Casey Golf Course Club’s special Recreation Programmer at 730-3424.
Camp Red Cloud Community Activity Center is
hosting a pool tournament at 11 a.m. every Sunday.
The winner will receive a coupon for dinner at Eggstravaganza growing Wrestlers sought
Mitchell’s. For information, call 732-6246.
Mike Mooney
Primo’s Adds
Oriental Specials
Area III MWR Marketing
CAMP HUMPHREYS – Dogs, fingerprints, clowns, puppets and for April 2 meet
Camp Casey Primo’s Express is offering Oriental hundreds of pictures of kids are the newest additions to the annual Mike Mooney
specials starting in April. Menu items are Bulgogi, Area III Eggstravaganza Youth Festival planned for Saturday, here at Area III WMR Marketing
Mixed Grill, Vegetable Beef/Chicken/Pork and Fried Soldier’s Park.
Rice. Primo’s Oriental Special comes with choice An annual event that combines the kick off to Month of the Military CAMP HUMPHREYS – Wrestlers from throughout
of 16-oz. soda. For information, call 730-3400. Child, Easter and a Camp Humphreys Salute to Kids, Eggstravaganza Korea who want to test their moves will get the chance
starts with the 12,000 Egg Grab at 11 a.m. at a Camp Humphreys Wrestling Meet April 2.
10-Cent Wings The football field and the two softball fields at Soldier’s Park will The Area III Wrestling Meet is open to all U.S.
Ten-cent Chicken Wing Night (with purchase of a host the combined events, which will wrap up about 2 p.m. and Korean military personnel — to include people
drink) is available at Camp Casey Primo’s Express Eggstravaganza is open to the children of U.S. military and civilian with or without wrestling experience. Civilian
and Golf Course Club at 5 p.m. every Friday. For employees and the children of Korean military and civilian employees employees and family members are not allowed to
information, call the Camp Casey area club manager in Area III. participate by Army regulation.
at 730-4334. Participants will enter Eggstravaganza between the Soldier’s Park Wrestlers are matched based on their sex, level of
control building and the softball fields, where each youngster will experience and weight,” explained Area III Sports
Customer Feedback Contest receive their egg bag and official Eggstravaganza T-shirt. Director Jim Howell. “This is a freestyle tournament,
Area I MWR has a unique customer feedback “No one will be allowed to bring a personal bag into the although we might hold some Greco Roman matches
mechanism called Orange Customer Comment Eggstravaganza ,” said Area III Director of Community Activities, Dave if there’s an interest and any wrestlers who are
Card. Comment Cards are available at any MWR Watson. “We have children coming from Suwon, Camp Long and qualified to serve as referees.”
facility in Area I. Right now MWR is conducting a Camp Eagle in addition to Camp Humphreys. We have plenty of eggs Howell pointed out that the competition is for both
contest involving the Orange Customer Comment and other toys for the kids, but we want to make sure there’s enough men and women. “Women wrestling is growing in
Card. Complete a Comment Card with your personal for everyone.” Youngsters will be limited to one bag each. the United States, and there are even women wrestling
contact information on it. Drop it off at any U.S. The Soldier’s Park football field will be a sea of eggs, with three 10- in both high school and college,” he said.
mailbox. At the end of each month three names yard strips assigned to age groups 0-3, 4-7 and 8 and above. Kids will For those unfamiliar with Army wrestling, Howell
will be announced to receive a coupon for lunch, surround the eggs and start gathering them once the Easter Bunny pointed out that safety is the number one concern.
dinner or services at any Area I MWR Club, Bowling gives the “Go” sign. “Everyone has to under go a physical and get approval
Center or Golf Course. For information about the Parents are asked not to bring their pets or their cars to Soldier’s from the doctors the morning of the meet,” he said.
contest, call 732- 6274. Park. Parking will be available across from the gas station and the Auto “Also, we’ll have medical personnel at matside.”
Crafts Center. Parking at Soldier’s Park will be for volunteers and “I would especially like to invite those wrestlers from
Submitting to TMWC emergency vehicles. Areas I and IV, where there are active wrestling clubs,”
To have an event highlighted in The Morning Calm Buried among the 12,000 eggs are 12 prize eggs — three for each age he added.
Weekly, send event information to group -- featuring AAFES Gift Certificates and stuffed animals. For information or to sign up, call the Camp
MorningCalmWeekly@korea.army.mil. After the Egg Grab, festivities move over to one of the softball Humphreys Gymnasium at 753-8810/11.
fields for the Youth Carnival and the Junior Olympics.
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University students dig into Beacon Hill Park redesign


By Steve Davis
Area III Public Affairs

CAMP HUMPHREYS – A team of


Dankook University students is hoping
to assist U.S. Forces Korea in
transforming picturesque Beacon Hill
Park overlooking the Camp Humphreys
airfield into a lasting symbol of Korean-
American friendship.
Invited last year by Area III
Commander, Col. Michael J. Taliento Jr.
to develop and present a concept to
beautify the popular hillside park, the
students made a site visit in October,
then brainstormed ideas with professors
at Dankook University’s Department of
Environment Landscape Architecture
College of Bio-Resources Science in
Choenan City.
“A key element of the Beacon Hill
Park redesign strategy is to invite the
Korean community to participate in the
design and growth of Camp
Humphreys,” said Taliento. “We want
Beacon Hill Park to represent and
promote Korean-American partnership
and cooperation and reflect the Korean
culture we share.”
PHOTOS BY STEVE DAVIS
The students are undergraduates Ku
Min-kyu, No Mi-young and Yu Sung- This concept drawing shows the proposed redesign of Beacon Hill Park at Camp Humphreys. The design includes nature trails, a 400-seat
yoon, graduate student Yi Ki-sang and amphitheater, walking trails, a waterfall and pond, a bridge and deck over wetland areas, a playground, barbecue areas designed in Korean,
doctoral candidate Shin Kyung-jun. Chinese and Japanese motifs that will accommodate 90 people in each of the three areas, and traditional Korean elements such as a “stick park”
Their professors are Dr. Kim Nam- and Korean-style beacon atop the hill.
choon and Dr. Pae Jeong-hann, both dial, showing changes of time by projects are purely academic and never commander’s coin.
professors in the Department of shadows cast by the poles. get built. Taliento characterized the full
Environment Landscape. The group also proposed that a During his presentation Yi noted that development of Beacon Hill Park as a
They briefed Taliento and other Camp traditional Korean wall with top tiles the shape of Beacon Hill Park resembles “phased approach” that depends on
Humphreys representatives recently on be built to replace the existing chain- an eagle’s head, America’s symbol. funding authorization from higher
a development plan that would both link security fence alongside Korean Taliento expressed his delight at the headquarters. He said the students’ work
preserve and enhance existing trees and homes bordering the installation design and commended the students and is a “pearl” of Korean culture and said
plant life on Beacon Hill. behind Beacon Hill. professors following the presentation he will seek support for some of the
“Our goal was to create a park that Information and Tours Manager and luncheon at Freedom’s Inn by proposed design elements as soon as
would invite high use because of its Kim Kum-hwa attended the briefing presenting each with an Area III possible.
nature trails and interesting features,” to represent United Service
said Yi Ki-sang, a master’s degree Organization.
student who presented the team’s “Everything is very preliminary
concept at the briefing. Those right now, but we are very excited at
features include a 400-seat the students’ proposal,” she said. “We
amphitheater, walking trails, a all talked earlier about how we would
waterfall and pond, a bridge and deck like Beacon Hill Park to be; now,
over wetland areas, a playground, because of the students’ great ideas,
barbecue areas designed in Korean, we can actually see what someday it
Chinese and Japanese motifs that will may look like.”
accommodate 90 people in each of the Kim said the amphitheater would be
three areas, and some traditional a “great” venue for future USO shows.
Korean elements. The five students said they spent three
Among the unique Korea elements are months on the proposed redesign, part of
the addition of indigenous trees and their study program and a community
flowers that would bloom year-round relations project at the same time.
along brick steps, a traditional Korean They said that following the initial site
beacon atop the hill and a “stick park.” survey, there was a lot of initial
Yi explained that the stick park – brainstorming and consultation with
which in Korea symbolizes peace and their professors, then a concentrated
welfare of the village – would be an area one-month effort to come up with the Students and professors walk at Beacon Hill following their presentation to transform the popular
where a large group of 30-foot-high concept, drawings and the presentation. Camp Humphreys area into a park that promotes Korean-American friendship. They are: Ku Min-
wooden poles topped with ornate bird “We are very excited because this is kyu, No Mi-young, Yu Sung-yoon, graduate student Yi Ki-sang and Shin Kyung-jun and professors
carvings would be spaced 30-feet apart. something we know could actually be Dr. Kim Nam-choon and Dr. Pae Jeong-hann, from the Department of Environment Landscape
The poles would serve as an artistic sun- built,” said Yi, noting that many graduate in the College of Bio-Resources Science at Dankook University in Cheonan.
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Area III Holy Week Schedule


Officials promote understanding
Holy Week services will be offered on the following
Historic document signed
schedule: Good Friday Mass, 5:30 p.m. today; during Anjung-ri meeting
Holy Saturday Easter Vigil Mass, 7 p.m. Saturday;
Easter Sunday Mass, 9:30 a.m. Sunday. By Roger Edwards
All Masses will be held at Freedom Chapel. For Area III Public Affairs
information, call 753-7276. CAMP HUMPHREYS –U.S. Army
Area III Support Activity Commander,
RESUMIX and Resume Class Col. Michael J. Taliento Jr., signed an
Learn how to use the RESUMIX system to find a job historic agreement March 4, to combat
and hone your resume at a class from 9 a.m.-noon prostitution and human trafficking in
and 1-4 p.m. Monday at the Distance Learning Area III.
Center. Pre-registration is required. For information, Meeting with the colonel were Yi Kun-
call 753-8401. chae, Paengsung-eub village chief; Capt.
Kim Tae-sung, Chief of Police Box
Infant Care Class Paengsung-eub; Yi Hoon-hee, President
An infant care class will be held from 9-11 a.m. of the Korea Special Tourist Association, SUSAN BARKLEY
Thursday at the Camp Humphreys Army Community Pyongtaek Chapter; Kim Ki-ho, K-6 Col. Michael J. Taliento Jr. (left), Area III Support Activity commander, discusses the memorandum
Services. Pre-registration is required. For Merchants Association president; Han of understanding concerning prostitution and human trafficking with (left to right) Yi Hoon-hee,
information, call 753-3957. Joung-sub, Anjung-ri Entertainment President of the Korea Special Tourist Association, Pyongtaek Chapter.; Han Joung-sub, Anjung-
Establishments Association president and ri Entertainment Establishments Association president; and Yi Kun-chae, Paengsung-eub village
Women ’s Histor y Month
omen’s numerous club owners and managers. chief.
The Camp Humphreys Women’s History Month Taliento called the meeting to
Celebration will be held from 12:30-1:30 p.m. introduce a new concern and to said. “This is a historic night for the involved and to protect Soldiers and
Tuesday in the Multi-Purpose Training Facility. This extend an opportunity and invitation military and citizens of Anjung-ri. families.”
year’s theme is “Women Change America.” All to work together to address a “I propose that the presidents of Following an explanation and
community members are welcome. For information, significant challenge facing both the KSTA and AEEA sign memoranda of discussion of the memorandum, Yi
call 753-6527. United States and Korea – the fight understanding laying out the and Han signed copies of the
against prostitution and human framework that addresses how we documents. Their signatures pledge
Sof tball Sign-up trafficking. will fight prostitution and human their organizations to taking
The 2005 Camp Humphreys Men’s Post-Level “I am here to make an overture trafficking,” he said. “This appropriate steps to eliminate
Softball Team is now conducting sign-ups for the to further the partnership and understanding is our bond, our practices that contribute to an
upcoming softball season. Sign up in person at the commitment between Camp commitment to each other to protect environment conductive to
Camp Humphreys post gym through April 15. For Humphreys and the community,” he the human dignity of the women prostitution and human trafficking.
information, call the post gym at 753-8810.

PTO Dinner and Movie


A Parent-Teacher Organization Dinner & Movie will Choose to save: Sweeten your retirement
be held at 6 p.m. April 1 at the Blackhorse Dining By Samantha McKenna will give you an idea of how to cut back retirement accounts, you are not forced
Facility. For information, call Candice Banks at
Area III Public Affairs on your expenses. to withdraw your money by any specific
031-300-6711.
CAMP HUMPHREYS – One of the Develop a budget. Plan your age. In 2005, the government allows
PMO and V ehicle most important steps we can take as we spending. you to put a maximum of $4,000 per
Vehicle
Registration Hours get older is to save money for our Another myth is, “If we don’t talk year into an IRA. If you’re married and
New hours for the Area III Provost Marshall Office retirement. Saving and investing money about money, it’ll just work itself out.” you both have earned income from your
and Vehicle Registration are 7:30 a.m. - noon and 1 today can allow you to live a financially It’s important for you and your spouse careers, you each can have separate
- 3 p.m. Monday thru Friday. All clearing for the worry-free life after you retire. Any to be aware of your financial situation. IRAs, which allows you to save even
Provost Marshall’s Office and Vehicle Registration amount saved, large or small, is a step It’s important for you both to work more money. Start putting money into
will be at Building 544, Rm. 201 behind the health in the right direction. together to save money and budget. an IRA at an early age and you may have
clinic. For information, call 753-6609. One of the biggest myths concerning A great saving technique is to “pay millions saved by the time you retire.
saving is, “If I only made a little more yourself first.” This involves setting a Don’t let age stand in your way,
Area III TTax
ax Center money, then I know I could save.” fixed amount of money aside every however, it’s never too late to start.
The Area III Tax Center is open for tax advice If you look at your current expenses month that is only for savings, before Also, be sure to save money for an
and tax return preparation. Soldiers should and the amount of money you spend, paying creditors or landlords. emergency fund. An emergency fund
contact their unit tax advisor. Department there is always something that can be Now that you have an idea of how to should have anywhere from three to six
of Defense civilians, family members and subtracted and saved. Overspending save some money, you need to know month’s worth of living expenses in it.
other valid ID cardholders are also eligible has our country in debt, with the average what to do with it. Emergencies always come up and it’s
for tax preparation service. For information, American holding around $8,000 dollars Individual Retirement Accounts are great to have that extra money when you
call 753-3170. of credit card debt; and that’s not one way to save for retirement. need it.
including mortgages or other loans. Traditional IRAs are tax advantaged up You should also save towards dreams
Taxi FFare
are Increase Avoid this myth. Take a hard look at front. A traditional IRA can reduce your that you or your spouse have for things
The base fare for AAFES taxis in Area III will your finances. Write down your fixed taxable income up to the full amount if you would like to own or places you
increase from $1.50 to $1.80 for the initial monthly bills -- your car payment or you meet income limits. Traditional IRAs would like to visit.
meter reading effective April 1. Fare school loan payment. After you’ve defer taxation on deposits until the A great site you can review for
increases are to offset rising fuel costs and totaled that, add your variable monthly money is withdrawn. Contributions to information on saving is
fluctuations in the exchange rate. For bills, such as gas, groceries, or utilities. a Roth IRA do not reduce your taxable www.choosetosave.org. For
information, call 753-8290. Many people are in for a shock once income, but withdrawals after age 59- information about Roth IRAs, you can
they see what their net (income-minus and-a-half are generally not taxed. The visit www.rothira.com.
Area III W eb Site
Web bills) income is. catch is that it’s for your retirement, so (Editor’s Note: Military members are
The Area III Web site is now online at http:// If you’re not sure what you usually you can’t take it out without a penalty eligible to participate in the Thrift
area3.korea.army.mil. The site has helpful spend in a month on your variable until you’re 59-and-a-half. Once you Savings Plan, a Federal government
information and news for all community expenses, start keeping track. Begin reach retirement age, you can use that sponsored retirement savings and
members. For information, call 753-8847. keeping all of your receipts. Save them money as you please. investment plan. For information
for a month and then look them over. Another benefit to a Roth IRA is that contact Army Community Services. At
Saving your receipts will allow you to you can leave the money in your account Camp Humphreys call 753-8238 or
see where all your money is going and and leave it to your heirs. Unlike other 8401. Or visit http://tsp.gov on the web.)
Area III
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Bikers: be alert, be seen, be defensive, be safe


By Roger Edwards also states that bicyclists will wear a 100 feet. “We do safety inspections every couple
Area III Public Affairs reflective vest (not a belt) which is to Military police are charged with of weeks. We stop bikes and make sure
CAMP HUMPHREYS – During the be clearly visible at all times. enforcement of 190-1. the rider is using a bike helmet instead
last half-century or so, bicycles have Reg. 190-1 also prohibits cyclists “We don’t really have much of an of his kevlar, that the front and back
graduated from being a child’s toy to from using headphones or earphones enforcement problem here,” said 1st Lt. lights are there and working and that
a true sports and transportation while riding; restricts passengers the Colleen Burgemaster, Camp Humphreys the rider is using his vest.
vehicle. Inexpensive to own, faster bicycle is not designed to carry; and Provost Marshal operations officer. “But we rarely find anything. Bike
than running, great for physical prohibits riders from seeking a boost “We’ll issue a citation when we see a riders around here have things in
conditioning and truly energy efficient from a motorized vehicle. bicyclists violate 190-1 – but we don’t hand.”
the bicycle seems to have only one Riders are directed by the write a lot.” For additional riding and safety tips,
great drawback – safety. regulation to ride as near to the right According to Sgt. Eric Purnell, and links to information on all forms
A bike and rider combined weigh a side of the roadway as is practical noncommissioned officer in charge of of bicycling on the web, go to http://
couple of hundred pounds at most. Yet while exercising due care in passing the Camp Humphreys Traffic Section, www.trans.ci.portland.or.us/bicycles.
they share the roadways with vehicles standing vehicles or vehicles
grossing many tons and, most of the proceeding in the same direction.
time, traveling far faster than the According the 190-1, bikers are
bicyclist. Drivers of these vehicles are not to ride abreast except on paths
encouraged to be alert and aware – or parts of a road as designated for
but the bicyclist can not depend on the exclusive use of bicycles. It
drivers. The bicyclist must ride safely states that whenever a usable path
and defensively. for bikes has been provided adjacent
Bicycling in Korea is governed by to a roadway, bicyclists will use the
United States Forces Korea path and not the roadway.
Regulation 190-1. It says bicyclists Riders are prohibited from carrying
riding on a roadway are granted rights packages, bundles or any article when
and are subject to the duties applicable the article prevents the rider from
to the driver of any other vehicle. keeping both hands free to control the
The regulation also makes demands bicycle and give signals.
on bicyclists unique to that form of The regulation places one more CITY OF PORTLAND OFFICE OF TRANSPORTATION
transportation. The first demand is demand on riders. Bicycles used after A rider should know and use hand signals to let the traffic behind know intended movement. The
that bicyclists will wear a protective dark or in limited visibility are required left arm extended at a 45-degree angle from the body with the palm open to the rear indicates a
helmet designed for bicycle safety. to be equipped with a front light stop. The left arm extended at 90-degrees from the body indicates a left turn. The left arm
The helmet will be equipped with a emitting a white light visible for at extended at 90-degrees from the body with a 90-degree upward point from the elbow, or the
neck or chin strap that will be securely least 500 feet to the front, and a rear right arm extended at 90-degrees from the body indicates a right turn. The use of these three
fastened while in use. The regulation light emitting a red light visible from signals prevent confusion over the rider’s intentions and may prevent a tragic accident.

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PAS student attends U.S. Senate Youth Program


By Galen Putnam
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY – A Pusan American School student
Participant describes D.C. experience
was one of only two Department of Defense Education Brieanna Carroll, a senior at Pusan Day 2 – Sunday
Activity students worldwide selected to attend the 43rd American School, kept a journal during Today was relaxed. I made the mistake of wearing my most uncomfortable
Annual United States Senate Youth Program Feb. 26 – March her stay in Washington D.C. while heels on the day that we walk the most. We started at the “world’s-best”
5 in Washington D.C. participating in the United States Senate breakfast in the ballroom of the Mayflower, and then we proceeded to the
Senior Brieanna Carroll, best known for her athletic Youth Program. Carroll was one of only Holocaust museum. That was sad and emotional. A lot of hate displayed
prowess as captain of the Pusan Panthers cross-country, two Department of Defense Education there. Our lunch was at the café in the Museum of American History, at the
basketball and soccer teams, put the determination she exhibits Activity students selected to participate Smithsonian, where we looked around at the exhibits. My favourite part was
on the field into her application packet. in this year’s program. 104 students of the first ladies. Jackie Kennedy is so pretty, and all her dresses are so
“It was a lot to do,” said Carroll, who is also a Junior from throughout the United States and Carroll neat. My jet lag started to kick in around 2:30 p.m., and after we took a
Reserve Officer Training Corps company commander. DoDEA are chosen to attend each year. group photo I went upstairs to take a nap. I woke up in time for dinner in the
“There were interview questions I had to answer on tape, a Chinese room, but immediately went back up to bed after that.
test, an essay. I did a great deal of research and put a lot of Day 1 – Arrival
time into it. It wasn’t just putting in your name.” The Mayflower hotel in Washington D.C. is the nicest hotel I’ve Day 3 – Monday
Carroll’s mother Corina said the family and community, ever stayed in. Nice food, softest beds in the world, with four At breakfast, the Honourable Robert H. Henry, Tenth Circuit Court judge,
are proud of Brieanna’s accomplishment. pillows – that as I lay writing this – lure me into a comfortable spoke to us. He told us about politics and what we should look out for during
“This really tops off all the hard work she’s done in the last position where I’m drifting off to sleep. Sleep! I’ve never been so the week. He was a good speaker, and really set the tone for the day. After
four years. Academics don’t come easily to her so you can deprived of sleep! A week of hard basketball and a two-day plane breakfast we went to the Driksen Senate Office Building where the Honourable
see how much work she put into this,” she said. “The school trip, where I couldn’t find any sleep. Now at 10:21 p.m., all the Alan S. Frumin, chief parliamentarian of the Senate, spoke to us about the
is very proud. Mr. Toth (Department of Defense Dependant greeting, eating and introductions are over. I’m in a group led by a U.S. Senate and how he came to love the system. He really convinced me
School System Korea District superintendent) said ‘Brie has cool, young, navy helicopter pilot. My roommate is pretty cool. that the Senate was a great place in making our government the most
put PAS on the map with her athletics and now her academics. There are so many different types of people from so many different organized in the world. At lunch in the Reserve Officers Association Building,
She sets a good example for the other students.’ ” places. I don’t want to open my mouth to talk, I just want to listen the Honourable Emily J. Reynolds, secretary of the Senate, spoke to us.
Brieanna, who’s father works for Nike has lived in and absorb all the knowledge these kids have! Tomorrow is going to
Indonesia and Korea and who has visited several other be a blast. This whole week looks loaded with great stuff. See Senate
Senate, Page 28
countries, said the experience was a life-changing event.
“This experience has changed me forever. I have a new The program, sponsored by the William Randolph Hearst still waiting to hear from Pepperdine, USC and Stanford,
respect for my country, and I feel proud to be an American Foundation, brings together 104 of the nation’s brightest said the scholarship money is a godsend.
for the first time in my life. Living overseas I’ve always had student leaders for a week of intense activities in the nation’s “I am working on Army and Air Force scholarships. A
this rebellion against being American, I’ve wanted to be capitol. The all expenses paid exploit included visits to the couple of the schools I’ve been accepted at are offering
Australian or English or something, but after seeing the core Senate, House of Representatives, Supreme Court, the financial aid or scholarships,” said Carroll, who is also hoping
of our country, and listening to its leaders, I want nothing Pentagon and various Smithsonian museums. Participants for a full-ride soccer scholarship. “Schools like Stanford
more than to be an American,” she said. “I want to do also meet and dine with senators, representatives, cabinet cost a lot of money so every little bit helps.”
everything in my power to keep our country strong and better members and officials from the Department of State, Each year two juniors or seniors from each state, the
for the future. I want to join the military to serve my great Department of Defense and others. District of Columbia and DoDEA are selected for the program.
country and after that perhaps get into government. I now In addition, each delegate receives a $5,000 scholarship. For more information about the program visit
know I can make a difference.” Carroll, who has been accepted to several colleges but is www.ussenateyouth.org.

Grooving To The Tunes AER campaign


set to kick off
Area IV Public Affairs
The Area IV Army Emergency Relief
Campaign 2005 will be held Monday –
April 29. Training and kick off in the
Daegu area will be 11:30 a.m. Monday at
the Army Community Service on Camp
Henry.
For information, call Anthony Treloar
at 768-7089. For Camp Carroll the kick
off will be 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the
Community Activity Center. For
information, call Chief Warrant Officer
Paul Sankey at 765-8128.
Tuition assistance available
Tuition Assistance for Soldiers
registering for Term IV, April 4 – May
21 is now available. For information
or to register, call the Camp Henry
Education Center in the Daegu area at
GALEN PUTNAM 768-7919, the Camp Carroll Education
Korea National Policemen wave their hats in unison to the 8th U.S. Army variety band “Access Denied” during a performance at Daegu Health Center at 765-7702 or the Camp
College March 18. More than 700 KNPs attended the event coordinated by the 19th Theater Support Command to recognize the service they Hialeah Education Center at 763-7516
provide to U.S. Forces Korea. in the Busan area.
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Soldiers help ‘spruce-up’ Daegu park


Easter Sunrise Ser vice
The Camp Walker Chapel Easter sunrise service Servicemembers join
will take place 7 a.m. Sunday by the gazebo outside
Evergreen Community Club on Camp Walker. For
Korean residents for
information, call Chaplain (Maj.) Michael Charles
at 768-7556 or Camp Walker Chapel at 764-4498.
Arbor Day holiday
By Cpl. Oh Dong-keun
Summer Hire Program Area IV Public Affairs
Applications for the 2005 Area IV summer hire CAMP HENRY – Soldiers from the
program will be accepted Monday – April 14. Daegu area joined local citizens from
Applications are available at the Area IV Civilian several civic groups and organizations
Personnel Advisory Center on Camp Henry. For in the city to plant trees for the annual
information, call Karyn Smith at 768-7128. Arbor Day ceremony at Guam Park in
the city’s Buk-gu district Saturday
Volunteer Nominations morning.
Area IV Outstanding Volunteer Of The Year nominations This year’s event is a part of the
are due by April 1 to the Army volunteer coordinator at city’s 10-year afforestation effort that
the Army Community Service on Camp Henry. For began in 1996 with a goal of planting
information, call Cindy Bisacre at 768-8126. 10 million trees across the city. The city
has already planted more than 8.4 million
Volleyball TTrr youts trees.
Camp Carroll post volleyball team tryouts will be More than 40 U.S. and Korean
1 p.m. April 1 at the Camp Carroll Fitness Center. Augmentation to the U.S. Army Soldiers
For information or to register, call the Camp Carroll from camps Henry, Walker and Carroll,
Fitness Center at 765-8287. led by Col. Donald J. Hendrix,
commander, Area IV Support Activity,
Holocaust Remembrance and Command Sgt. Maj. Patricia A. Keit,
The Area IV Equal Opportunity Office is hosting a Area IV Support Activity command
Holocaust remembrance luncheon 11:30 a.m. sergeant major, participated in the event
April 4 at Evergreen Community Club on Camp along with about 500 Daegu residents
Walker. The guest speaker is Thomas Blatt, a from more than 10 civic groups.
Holocaust survivor. For information, call Master Arbor Day is officially observed as a
Sgt. Matt DeLay at 768-8972. national holiday throughout the Republic
of Korea April 5, but the City of Daegu
Occupational Health Fair traditionally gets an early start on the
The Occupational Health Fair 2005 will be held 11 annual ritual. This year marks the 60th
a.m. – 2 p.m. April 14 at the AAFES food court on anniversary of the holiday.
Camp Carroll. There will be free refreshments Daegu City Mayor Jo Hae-nyung,
and door prizes. For information, call Sun D. Kwon recognized Hendrix and the Soldiers at
at 765-7958. a brief opening ceremony, and
expressed his appreciation for their
Volunteer Luncheon participation.
The Camp Carroll annual volunteer recognition “I would like to thank everyone and C .O D -
PL H ONG KEUN

luncheon will be 11:30 a.m. April 15 at Community all organizations represented here First Sgt. Kenneth Hardin, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Area IV Support Activity,
Activity Center on Camp Carroll. For information, today,” Jo said. “Especially, I would like works alongside a member of Buk-gu district Women’s Association Saturday during the Daegu
call Sandra Jackson at 765-8993. to recognize and thank Colonel Hendrix Arbor Day event at Guam Park in the city’s Buk-gu district.
and the Soldiers from U.S. Army Area park to begin their task of creating a environment. So it was a win-win
Soccer Social IV units for their continuous support greener city. situation all way around.”
The Daegu Area Soccer Club is hosting its “Spring and participation in our Arbor Day Many groups of Soldiers and civilians Soldiers understood the significance
Kick-Off” 1 p.m. April 16 at the Hilltop Club on event.” worked together to plant trees during the of their participation and seemed to feel
Camp Walker. The Kansas City Wizards of Major Other city officials shared the same event that lasted an hour-and-a-half. good about what they have done.
League Soccer have provided videos for sentiment towards the Soldiers. “I liked working with (the Soldiers). “(Soldiers’ participation) is important
entertainment and a team-signed ball and posters, “We are very thankful to U.S. They are great workers,” said Choi because it shows Korean people that we
shirts and other items to be given away. All ID Soldiers in Daegu area for voluntarily Kyung-ae, Buk-gu district Women’s care about their environment,” said Sgt.
cardholders and guests are invited. Interested participating in the event every year,” Association. “Even though I couldn’t Huy Nguyen, Headquarters and
players will have the opportunity to learn about said Kwon Dae- really communicate Headquarters Detachment, 36th Signal
and sign-up for the club. For information, call yong, chief, Daegu with them, they Battalion. “It also helps to better the
Galen Putnam at 011-1716-0428. City Environment “I liked working with understood what to relationship between Korea and the
and Greenery
Bass Fishing TTournament
ournament Division.
(the Soldiers). They are do and did it right. United States. I feel great about myself
They did the job because I know I’ve done something
The Area IV community bass fishing tournament More than 300 great workers.” well. It’s a good important today.”
will be held April 16 in Nam-ji area, about an hour trees in five different thing that they come “It felt good to help out the
south of Daegu towards Masan. It is open to first – Choi Kyung-ae
kinds, including out to (plant trees) community,” said Sgt. 1st Class Dennis
40 people to sign up at Camp Walker Community Chionanthus every year. I believe Gayles, Headquarters and Headquarters
Activity Center. There is a $20 registration fee and retusus, otherwise known as Chinese by working together, we can strengthen Company, Area IV Support Activity –
fishing equipment rental is available at a modest fringetree; Prunus, otherwise known as our relationship.” Camp Carroll. “It was also a good
fee. For information, call Camp Walker Community Cherry trees; and Aesculus turbinate, “I think, through today’s event, the opportunity to learn more about the
Activity Center at 764-4123. otherwise known as Japanese horse Soldiers realized that they are a part Korean culture. Because the more you
chestnut, were planted in the newly of Daegu community by working with work with someone, the better you
Camp Henr y Theater created park in the northern part of the the local residents from various understand them.”
Movie Showings city. organizations,” Keit said. “I also According to Kevin Jackson, Area IV
The Camp Henry Theater will be open Thursday
After a brief explanation on how to believe that they learned how to be Public Affairs officer, this was the 33rd
nights and for Sunday matinees beginning Thursday
handle and plant the trees, shovels and good stewards of the environment by consecutive year that Soldiers from Area
for a test period through May 29. For information,
gloves were distributed. Soldiers and planting trees and understanding the IV have participated in the city’s Arbor
call Yi Hye-kyong at 768-8670.
civilians alike then spread out over the impact of planting trees to the Day event.
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U.S., ROK Navy sailors Help Chinhae Orphanage
By Navy Journalist 1st Class Scott Morton Carlos Ramirez, helping out also meant come and visit the orphans on Korean
Navy Marine Corps Reserve Center Grand Rapids Michigan being ambassadors for the Navy. holidays.
CHINHAE — Sailors from USS “I love giving people a different look “We want to make this a beautiful
Gary (FFG 51) teamed up with sailors at the military. You know, the peacetime place for the children from broken
from Chinhae Naval Station in the side of the Navy,” Ramirez said. homes. They all hurt and have
Republic of Korea to help beautify a local Heemong’s Director “David” Lee problems,” Lee said. “This will help
orphanage March 15. Kyung Min said he appreciates the help them feel comfortable and loved.”
The 16 U.S. and 10 Republic of Korea from the Chaplain’s Office at Lee is the grandson of the founder of
volunteers moved debris, dug a drainage Commander Fleet Activities Chinhae, the 60 year-old Heemong Children’s Home.
ditch and placed sod to transform a NAVY JOURNALIST 1ST CLASS SCOTT MORTON with which the orphanage has a long- On the wall of his office hang plaques from
barren section of the grounds at the Seaman Jonathan Hutchinson helps a Korean standing relationship. U.S. ships and submarines dating back to
Heemong Children’s Home. worker move wood during landscape project “He doesn’t have to tell us he has a the Korean War.
Getting out to help the children at the at the the Heemong “Hope of God” Children’s need. We already take care of him. He USS Gary is in Chinae in conjunction
facility, the name of which means hope, Home in Chinhae, March 15. knows that we have an open door,” said with Reception, Staging, Onward
was a rewarding experience for Lt. Ron kids and giving back to the community,” CFAC Chaplain Lt. Cmdr. Barry Metzger. Movement and Integration -- an annual
Valencia, the ship’s supply officer. Valencia said. When completed, the outdoor garden logistics exercise being conducted
“I feel good. I like helping out the According to Petty Officer 1st Class will be used as a place where people can throughout the peninsula.

U.S. Navy’s oldest active ship drops anchor in Busan


By Navy Journalist 1st Class Scott Morton the Republic of Korea is a wonderful place with many Officer 3rd Class Christopher Koontz. “I love all these
Navy Marine Corps Reserve Center Grand Rapids Michigan excellent ports to visit,” said the commander of Kitty Hawk’s different ports that we get to visit. You get to experience a
BUSAN – USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) and CarrierAir Wing Strike Group Rear Adm. James D. Kelly. “The Koreans are lot of different cultures.”
(CVW) 5 arrived at the Port of Busan March 14 amid clear wonderful people and gracious hosts, and some of the best The Strike Group brings more than 8,000 sailors to the
skies, music and media coverage on the anniversary of Kitty people you are going to find on the face of the earth.” ROK including three Korean sailors aboard Kitty Hawk.
Hawk’s last visit a year ago. The 86,000-ton aircraft carrier and its Strike Group are One of them is Fireman Jung An, whose fiancé lives in
Members of the Republic of Korea’s Navy Band filled participating in Reception, Staging and Onward Integration, Suwon near Seoul. He joined the U.S. Navy in September
the morning air with music as ROK sailors waved their hats an annual logistics exercise coordinated by Commander, 2001, however he hasn’t seen her in quite some time. “It
at the massive aircraft carrier and its crew. “Oh!, it’s great,” U.S. Naval Forces Korea. RSO&I started March 17 and feels good (to be back). It’s been awhile since I’ve been
said ROK Lt. j.g. Kim, Do-hyung. continues with Kitty Hawk’s Strike Group and the ROK here. I’m looking forward to spending time with my
Accompanying the aircraft carrier in Busan is the guided- Navy training with one another during the underway part of fiancé.”
missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63). Six ships from RSO&I. Kitty Hawk is America’s oldest active ship, being
Destroyer Squadron 15 are also scheduled to visit the ports After about a month at sea, Kitty Hawk and CVW 5’s commissioned April 29, 1961, and the first of the modern
of Chinhae and Pyongtaek. more than 5,200 Sailors were happy to make the port visit “super carriers.” Nicknamed the “Battle Cat,” Kitty Hawk
“We’re making port calls to three different cities because to the ROK’s second largest city. “I love it,” said Petty is home ported out of Yokosuka, Japan.

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She was also very persuasive in telling us how great the Senate is and how we sergeant at arms, United States Senate. He talked to us about all the security I was overwhelmed. I have come to realize on this trip that we have the
should get involved as much as possible. After that we went to the Supreme measures that the Senate has to take and what a huge job the sergeant at arms is. We greatest government, where one man, our leader, our president, is but one
Court where Justice Anthony Kennedy talked to us about what a great country were supposed to have a tour of the Capitol Building, but it was cancelled for that day piece of an intricate, detailed, traditional, flexible, yet extremely forceful
we live in and how brilliant our forefathers were. When I got back to the hotel, since there was so much action going on in the Senate. Instead we visited the war government body. The Judicial, Legislative, and Executive Branches have
I was taking a nap before dinner, but I ended up falling asleep and woke up at memorials. We then went back to the caucus room where we were going to meet been shown each in their glory to me over this past week. It is truly amazing,
9 p.m. I missed dinner! Jet lag is horrible. Tomorrow I’ll make sure to NOT take our senators. I was going to meet Oregon’s senators, but they didn’t show. However, and I am extremely proud to be a U.S. citizen as of seeing it first hand. At
a nap and just suffer! it was neat seeing Hilary Clinton and all the other senators walk in to meet their dinner our speaker was the Honourable Bernd Fischer, Ph.D, minister of
delegates. Dinner was informal back at the hotel. economics for the embassy of Germany. He talked about his experiences of
Day 4 – TTuesday
uesday American and German relations, and he feels that we need to reach out, as
The first day of March! My favourite month of the year. Our first speaker, at Day 6 – Thursday the future, to the people of Europe. We need to build strong relationships
breakfast, is the Honourable Lee H. Hamilton, a former member of the U.S. Our speaker this morning was Helen Thomas, as columnist for Hearst between ourselves and the Europeans.
House of Representatives. After breakfast we went to the Department of Newspapers. She had very liberal views on our government, and it riled
State, where our first speaker was the Honourable Kim R. Holmes, assistant some people up. I was very excited to hear different views. We then went to Day 7 – Friday
secretary of state for international organization affairs. Basically he talked to the Capitol Building for a tour. We sat in on a Senate session in the Gallery We had breakfast without a speaker today. However, I felt like not eating at all
us about how a career working for the State Department would be a good of the U.S. Senate, and it got me thinking. I’ve never thought much about since I felt that I was going to throw it all up soon after. We were going to the
choice because they’re always in need of expertise in international affairs. our Senate nor cared much, but if I had been asked to go back in time to sit Pentagon and I was to speak in front of everyone to introduce our speaker, Lt.
We got a tour of the diplomatic reception rooms, where many pieces of our on a session of the old Roman Senate I would’ve instantly have said, “YES!” General Schwartz. I was so nervous, but as soon as we got there, things settled
nation’s history are kept - paintings, furniture, and china. We went to the simply because I would be curious to see the greatest Empire in action. In down. I toured the Pentagon, it was pretty cool, particularly the athletic facility.
Benjamin Franklin State Dining Room for lunch where there was THE best observing the U.S. Senate, and learning more about the history, traditions Introducing General Schwartz and seeing his three stars glitter in the lights was
dessert. Our speaker was the Honourable Nancy J. Powell, acting assistant and policies of our U.S. Senate, I’ve come to realize the greatness of my awesome. I was interviewed by the Pentagon Channel. General Schwartz was
secretary of state for legislative affairs. We then went back to the hotel own country and Senate. I’m very honoured to have witnessed the greatest very inspiring to listen to. His main message was that in this country anyone can
where we split into groups according to a packet the Youth Senate program nation and government thus far in the history of the world, yet still in the become a great leader no matter their origin. After the Pentagon we went to
mailed us, either a topic on Stem-Cell research or a Supreme Court case. making despite its already rich history. After the Capitol, we were off to the the Iwo Jima Memorial, and I decided that I wanted to get a book on all the wars
I had the Supreme Court case so I went with David J. Danelski, LL.B., Ph.D., White House. This is a place I was obsessed with when I was younger. I had that the Marines have fought in. We went back to the hotel for a final dinner.
and a professor at Stanford University. Our policy discussion was about a case a book about the White House. I’m extremely excited. After seeing the There is a partially deaf kid here, and he is very interesting. We had to vote
that was held over a man not wanting his daughter to say the Pledge of White House, I’ve come to completely appreciate and have become proud among the delegates for a final speaker, and we chose him. He really gave a
Allegiance in school. We learned about how the Supreme Court side-steps of my great country. The White House alone is worth dying to defend, great speech about how we need to listen first. The Hearst Foundation gave
cases. Dinner was held in the East Room of the Mayflower and our speaker imagine the WHOLE of the United States! It is hard to even comprehend my each delegate a flag that had flown over the Capitol Building, and then we went
was the Honorable Daniel K. Akaka of Hawaii. emotions right at this moment. And when the President of the free world up to pack and get ready to leave.
came out, Mr. George W. Bush, I was so filled with pride and honour, or
Day 5 – Wednesday
Wednesday everything that I could ever think of, I teared up. He said, “Love your Day 8 – Departure
Breakfast was held in the State Room of the Mayflower today, and our speaker was neighbour as yourself and serve others and especially your country because I left for my long plane ride on which I was able to reflect on my week. I have
the Surgeon General of the United States Vice Admiral Richard H. Carmona, M.D., a life of self-sacrifice is the most fulfilling life you can have.” My tears come up with a couple of life-changing points: we have the responsibly of
F.A.C.S. He was really cool. He told us his life story about how he came from nothing started to fall as he spoke! It was cold and windy, but I would’ve stayed out millions yet unborn, diversity is a strength, our revolution from the British
and made something of himself through hard work. We went to lunch at the Caucus there to hear him speak for as long as possible. However, he was cold and was the only one in history that actually came through for the people, and
Room in the Russel Senate Office Building. The Honourable William H. Pickle, he had to get back to work, so he left. Condoleezza Rice came out also, and knowledge will forever govern ignorance.

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‘bahp’
The phrase of the week
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Bee-beem-bahp mah-shee-soe-yo.
Bibimbap is delicious

Conversation of the week

Bee-beem-bahp-ae
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Bahp, nah-mool, so-go-


gee, gyeh-rahn, go-choo-
jahng
ee-oh.

Go-choo-jahng mah-shee
oe-ddeh-yo?

Meh-woe-yo.

(Go-choo-jahng)
noe-chee mah-seh-yo.

Neh.

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