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Volume 3, Issue 22
P UBLISHED F OR T HOSE S ERVING IN THE R EPUBLIC OF K OREA
March 25, 2005
Osan passenger
Army installations to receive terminal moves
By Capt. Stacie N. Shafran
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.
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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.)
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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.
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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
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.
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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
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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
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.
See Debt , Page 10
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http://ima.korea.army.mil/morningcalmweekly Area II The Morning Calm Weekly
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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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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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
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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
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
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 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.
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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.
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Language Instructor
Minsook Kwon
‘bahp’
The phrase of the week
“Bibimbahp is delicious.”
.
Bee-beem-bahp mah-shee-soe-yo.
Bibimbap is delicious
Bee-beem-bahp-ae
mwoe due-roe-gah-yo?
Go-choo-jahng mah-shee
oe-ddeh-yo?
Meh-woe-yo.
(Go-choo-jahng)
noe-chee mah-seh-yo.
Neh.