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27, 2006
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‘Hometown’ hero Yongsan announces traffic plan

for UNC/USFK change of command
By Steve Davis
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON – Car
pooling, taking public transportation
and even walking to work are being
encouraged as Area II officials plan
for a high-level change of command
ceremony Feb. 3 at Yongsan Garrison.
If driving to work is required, officials
are recommending parking in one of
several identified alternative parking
areas and using the post shuttle buses.
Gen. Leon J. LaPorte, commander
of United Nations Command,
Combined Forces Command and U. S.
Forces Korea, will pass the colors to
incoming commander Gen. B.B. Bell
during a morning ceremony at Collier
Field House on Yongsan South Post.
Yongsan Garrison officials are
planning to reserve parking spaces for
SGT. SEO KI-CHUL hundreds of diplomats, ranking military
The mayor of Seoul, Lee Myung-bak (right) presents a medal to United Nations Command, personnel and guests from a variety of
Combined Forces Command and U. S. Forces Korea Commander Gen. Leon J. LaPorte at nations who will attend the ceremony.
the honorary citizenship conferment ceremony Jan. 19 at Seoul City Hall. The mayor and Due to limited parking on Yongsan
people of the city of Seoul conveyed their appreciation for LaPorte’s outstanding service and Garrison, military police officials hope
contributions to the Republic of Korea and to the city by conferring him the title of honorary that most of Yongsan Garrison’s Korean
citizenship. LaPorte will step down as UNC/USFK commander in a Feb. 3 change of command and American employees will choose
ceremony at Yongsan Garrison. alternate transportation to get to work
that day.
AFN-K will broadcast the
USFK change of command
beginning at 10 a.m., Feb. 3.
“We are stressing car pooling or
alternate methods of transportation,”
said Staff Sgt. David N. Sweeney,
Area II Provost Marshal Office
operations sergeant. “Parking will be
very limited throughout the
installation.”
Visitors from areas outside Seoul
should consider postponing a trip to
Yongsan, officials said.
Sweeney said vehicles parked
overnight in reserved areas will
receive a tow warning notification
beginning Jan. 30 and must be moved.
Beginning 11 p.m. Feb. 2, reserved
areas will be blocked with yellow
barricades at the Post Exchange, the
Commissary, the Gallery Shopping
Mall, Moyer Community Services
Center, 176th Finance Battalion, the
Multi-Purpose Training Facility,
Dragon Hill Lodge, Collier Field House
and possibly other areas.
To help alleviate on-post traffic the
See Traffic, Page 4

USFK establishes sexual assault hotline

Eighth U.S. Army Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON – United States
Forces Korea, as a part of its Sexual Assault
Prevention and Response Program, has
established a peninsula-wide sexual assault
hotline.
The hotline (which began operation in
December 2005) was established to provide a
confidential means of reporting sexual assaults.
Sexual Assault is a crime that, if it results in a
conviction, is punishable up to life in prison.
Those imprisoned for sexual assault must, upon
release, register with local law enforcement as
a “sex offender.”
The term “sexual assault” covers a variety of
acts, including rape (intercourse without
consent), forcible sodomy (oral or anal sex
without consent), and indecent assault (i.e.
touching an individual’s groin area, breast or
The numbers for the USFK Sexual Assault
Hotline are:
From any on-post/base DSN telephone,
- Dial “158” and follow the prompts;
From any off-post/base location using a
cellular or regular phone,
Dial “0505-764-5700” and follow the
prompts. (This number will not work if dialed
from on-post/base).
kissing an individual without consent).
I n 2 0 0 5 , 11 7 s e r v i c e m e m b e r s i n K o r e a
reported being sexually assaulted. The majority
of these assaults were perpetrated by someone
known to the victim and alcohol was often a
factor. However, officials said many more sexual
assaults likely went unreported because the
victims did not want anyone to know what had
happened.
The USFK Sexual Assault Hotline offers active-
duty military servicemembers who are victims
of sexual assault an avenue to confidentially
report the incident and to receive information
from an Area Sexual Assault Response
Coordinator on the two reporting options,
(Restricted and Unrestricted), and support
services available.
Leaders say the hotline will offer many benefits
to the USFK community, including:
! 24 hour/7days per week service.
! Service can be accessed from any location
in Korea.
! A real person, not an answering service,
will take the call.
! All victims are granted confidentiality.
! Confidentiality remains intact, unless the
victim decides to report the assault to law
enforcement.
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MP Blotter Harvey: ‘basket of ideas’ improved recruiting

The following entries were
excerpted from the past several weeks
military police blotters. These entries
may be incomplete and do not
determine the guilt or innocence of
any person.
! At Yongsan Garrison, Entry #3,
Person(s) unknown by unknown
means damaged a civilian
e m p l o y e e ’s P e r s o n a l l y O w n e d
Vehicle while it was legally parked,
secured and unattended off post.
The subject rendered a sworn
statement attesting to the incident.
Damage to the vehicle consisted of
three large scratches on the right
side. Estimated cost of the damage
is unknown. This is a final report.
! A subject on Camp Humphreys
was cited when, while operating a
Government Owned Vehicle and
backing from the Transportation
Motor Pool wash rack, subject
struck a GOV which was parked
secured and unattended. Damage to
the subject’s vehicle consisted of
scratches to the rear left bumper.
Damage to the GOV consisted of a
By John Reese
Army News Service
WASHINGTON — The successful
turnabout of last year’s slumping Army
recruiting numbers was partly due to
brainstorming sessions between the
secretary of the Army and the Army
Accessions Command.
In a Pentagon press briefing Jan. 18,
Secretary of the Army Dr. Francis J.
Harvey detailed his reaction last spring to
the lower number of initial-entry Soldiers.
The first quarter of any year is normally
lower than the remainder of the year, he
said, with many new Soldiers waiting to
enlist until after graduation from college
or high school, but 2005 was particularly
challenging. The Army fell short of its
overall goal of 80,000 and reached
73,400.
Harvey said he became personally
involved, holding meetings to bring
recruiting numbers back up.
“We came up with a whole basket-full
of initiatives, from number of recruiters,
to incentives, to advertising, to actions
such as forming a referral center where
we screen potential recruits,” said Harvey. “The $40k bonus will be used
Changes were made with the selectively for skills that are hard to recruit
advertising approach and incentives were and certainly won’t be used across the
added such as the $1,000 bonus for board,” said Harvey.
Soldiers In his
referring new “More than 69,500 Soldiers re- o p e n i n g
recruits. enlisted in Fiscal Year 2005, helping r e m a r k s ,
Previously Harvey said
the Army had
the Army make up for the recruiting more than
no cash- shortage.” 69,500
referral Soldiers re-
incentive. enlisted in Fiscal Year 2005, helping the
“We took a very proactive approach Army make up for the recruiting shortage.
to it,” said Harvey, noting that recruiting Re-enlistment bonuses are based on
is a month-to-month business. criteria such as rank, time in service, and
The rest of the year looks promising, specialized skills. Qualified Soldiers who
said Harvey, but there is more work to be re-up in combat areas such as Iraq may
done. receive a tax-free bonus of $15,000.
“We’re certainly not going to sit on our Special Forces “Green Berets” on the
laurels,” said Harvey. The Army has a verge of retirement are at the top of the
“whole bunch of other initiatives” and will re-enlistment cash incentives at $150,000.
continue to come up with fresh ideas A wide array of other one-time or
In addition to meeting and exceeding monthly cash bonuses are available,
the Army’s recruiting goals, Harvey such as joining particular units,
responded to questions about re- extending combat tours with a
enlistment bonuses ranging from $10,000 specialized field, or postponing
to $40,000. retirement.

dented front right bumper and
broken front right headlight.
Estimated cost of the damage is
unknown. Investigation continues.
! At Camp Carroll’s Entry #2,
Subject 1 and Subject 2 were
involved in a verbal altercation
which turned physical when Subject
1 and Subject 2 struck one another
with closed fists to the face and
Subject 3 struck Subject 4 in the
nose with a closed fist. A strong
odor of alcohol emitting from both
Subject 1 and Subject 4 was
detected.
Subject 4, Subject 1 and Subject 2
were apprehended and transported
to the Camp Carroll clinic, where
Subject 2 was treated and then
referred to the Gumi Hospital for
treatment for injuries. Subject 2’s
injuries consisted of a laceration to
the lower lip requiring an unknown
amount of stitches, minor abrasions
and bruises to his forehead and right
temple.
Careless keyboards,
cyber-chatter can kill
By Ed Beemer
Army News Service
ARLINGTON, Va. — Fewer people would know about
a deployment or operation if you screamed it out at the
Superbowl than if you posted it on a Web log or blog.
Common sense will tell you not to discuss sensitive
subjects on the streets of Baghdad. The same common sense
should apply on the highways of cyberspace. Soldiers need
to keep this in mind, not only because it is the right thing to
do, but because it could land them in a world of trouble.
The technology of communication is a double-edged sword
and often the sharper edge is being used against you. There
have been too many instances of sensitive information being
made public. For example one officer posted a picture of his
tactical operations center or TOC, complete with secret
documents showing troop rotations.
Another Soldier in theater posted when his unit’s laundry
runs were. That information has IED opportunity written all
over it.
The list of what should not be posted on an unsecured site
or sent via unsecured communication channels is almost
endless. It includes the obvious, like troop movements, operational
details, TDYs, planning issues and any classified material. But it
also includes any personal information – information that could be
used to put you, your fellow Soldiers or even your own family at
risk.
Every Soldier, regardless of rank and position, has a personal
responsibility to safeguard what makes it onto the Internet. In
order to ensure that sensitive and unauthorized information is not
posted, check with your immediate supervisor for approval before
your next blog entry or site update. More information on OPSEC
can be found at https://opsec.1stiocmd.army.mil/io_portal/Public/
Pages/Sections.cfm?Section=Opsec
This is a very serious matter and the fallout from even one
instance of releasing unauthorized information can be severe. Senior
Army commanders have clearly stated that the Army must “hold
people accountable that place others at risk.”
Soldiers have been fined and demoted because of information
put on a blog that could have helped the enemy. But the
consequences of allowing mission and personal information to get
out is more dangerous than simply running the risk of a fine; It
could get your fellow Soldiers killed and even put your family
members in harm’s way.
Psychologically, keeping information tightly guarded is a
challenge, especially for Soldiers in a wartime environment a long
way from friends and family. There is a great urge to connect
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Reunion in Korea
Deadline Approaches
The application deadline for the next
Reunion in Korea tour is fast approaching
and servicemembers who plan to bring
family to Korea with this program are
urged to complete and return their
applcations as soon as possible.
Reunion in Korea is a program designed
to help U.S. Forces Korea
servicemembers bring family members to
visit them in Korea. Since 1981, over 18,000
family members have participated in the
program, which offers discounted airline,
hotel and tour packages to military
members.
Reunion tour dates for 2006 are April 17-
20, May 22-25, Sept. 11-14and Oct. 23-26.
Application deadlines for the first tour is
Feb. 25.
Applications are available at all USO
offices and will be accepted on a first-
come, first served basis. For information,
call 724-7003.
DODIG Human
Trafficking Survey
The Department of Defense Inspector
General has made available an online
survey at http://www.dodig.mil/
tip%20survey/survey.htm pertaining to
trafficking in persons. Major subordinate
commands, organizations and agencies
are encouraged to have servicemembers,
DOD civilian employees and DoD
contractors log on and complete the first
part of the survey. Trainers in subjects
related to prostitution and trafficking in
persons are encouraged to log on and
complete the second part of the survey,
regarding questions for installation/
organization TIP points of contact.
Black American History
Month Observance
U.S. Army, Troop Command will celebrate
News
Recruiting Windfall
Soldiers may earn $1,000 referral bonus
Army News Service
ARLINGTON, Va. – Soldiers can now earn $1,000
for referring their acquaintances to Army recruiters
should those referrals result in enlistment.
The referral bonus was authorized by the recently
signed National Defense Authorization Act. The NDAA
also provides authorization to increase enlistment
bonuses for new regular-Army recruits from $20,000
to $40,000 and increases reserve-component enlistment
bonuses from $10,000 to $20,000.
“We thank Congress for their recent legislation to
provide bonuses such as these, said Lt. Gen. Franklin
L . H a g e n b e c k , d e p u t y c h i e f o f s t a ff , A r m y G 1
(Personnel). “We’re pleased with recent trends and
believe these incentives will be instrumental in helping
us achieve our goals.”
Recruiting goal met last 7 months
“I believe the new authorities provided by Congress,
such as the $1,000 per referral bonus, will help continue
the positive trend of meeting our recruiting objectives
[as we have] for the last seven months in a row,” said
Secretary of the Army Dr. Francis J. Harvey following
a Pentagon press briefing Jan. 18.
Under the referral pilot program, eligible members
of both the Army’s regular and reserve components
may receive the $1,000 bonus per recruit. Referrals
under the program will be made via the Sergeant Major
of the Army Recruiting Team, or SMART referral
process.
Soldiers may receive the bonus for referring anyone,
except a member of their immediate family. Immediate
family member is defined as spouse, parent (including
step-parent), child (natural, adopted, or step-child),
brother, or sister.
No conflicts of interest
Those not eligible to receive a referral bonus include
Soldiers assigned to the U.S. Army Accessions
Command, U.S. Army Recruiting Command, Cadet
Command, U.S. Army Reserve Command – Retention
and Transition Division, National Guard State Recruiting
Commands and any other member of the Army serving
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in a recruiting or retention assignment.
Anyone is also ineligible for the bonus if their duties
could be perceived as creating a conflict of interest,
as determined by the secretary of the Army.
Soldiers identified above will be ineligible to receive
a referral bonus for three months following a
reassignment outside their recruiting and retention
duties, officials said, adding this includes Soldiers who
have participated in the Hometown Recruiter Assistance
Program, Special Recruiter Assistance Program and
Additional Duty Special Work in recruiting or retention
duties.
Bonus paid after AIT completed
The bonus will be paid in a lump sum to the referring
Soldier once the qualified applicant completes Basic
and Advanced Individual Training, known as AIT. There
are no retroactive provisions to this pilot program,
officials said. They said payments will be made directly
to the referring Soldier’s military pay account within
45 days after the person that was referred completes
AIT.
The referring Soldier must either submit the referral
through the SMART link or through the U.S. Army
Recruiting Command 1-800 line dedicated to this
program (see below for both). To receive a bonus, the
sponsor (person making the referral) must provide the
name of the applicant as a referral using this process,
prior to the applicant conducting an appointment with
an Army recruiter.
“Soldiers have always provided a vital role in the
r e c r u i t i n g p r o c e s s , ” s a i d J e ff S p a r a o f A r m y
headquarters personnel office. “This program is an
excellent way to recognize their contributions.”
The NDAA 2006 also increases the maximum
enlistment contract from 6 to 8 years and raises the
age limit for enlistment from 35 years to 40 years.
For information on the $1,000 referral bonus, go to
https://www.usarec.army.mil/smart/ or call 1-800-223-
3735, ext. 6-0473.
(Editor ’s note: Alphonso Green and John Reese
contributed to this article.)

NCO assistant
African/Black American History Month
with a program from 10 to 11:30 p.m. Feb.

sought for
8. The theme of the observance is
“Reaching Out to Youth: A Strategy for

Excellence.” The event will be at the
Multipurpose Training Facility, Yongsan
Garrison South Post. For information, call
723-7743.
AFN-K News
Programming Change
As part of a worldwide programming
change, the American Forces Network
Korean has undergone
daily newscast changesInto
and programming. its
order
to meet changing audience viewing
trends, AFN-K has changed its current
30-minute nightly newscast format to 15
minutes. The AFN K Nightly News will
continue to air weekdays on AFN K Prime,
at its new times of 6:45 and 10 p.m.
This service will be briefly interrupted
when AFN Korea undergoes digital
system upgrades over the next week. The
AFN Korea Nightly News will not be seen
Friday Monday and Tuesday. AFN-K
Nightly News will resume airing
Wednesday.
Postage Stamp Increase
Postage stamps have increased from 37
cents to 39 cents. To purchase stamps,
go to your local U.S. Post Office.
2ID commander
Army News Service
The 2nd Infantry Division at
Camp Red Cloud is seeking an
outstanding NCO to fill the
position of executive
administrative NCO, Office of the
Commanding General.
Applicants must meet a number
of qualifications, including:
! Grade: Staff Sergeant (Time
in Grade must not exceed five
years), Sgt. 1st Class (no TIG/
Time in Service requirements)
! PMOS: 42L / 42A
! Must be able to report on or
before March 1, and have at least
12 months remaining in country or
be willing to extend.
MARGARET BANISH-DONALDSON
! Must possess a secret security
Fill ‘er Up
clearance and have no recent
UCMJ or derogatory action.
! If interested, submit last two
Edward Harris, directorate of public works in Area I, tries the new Army and Air Force Exchange
NCOERs and ERB to 2ID CG’s Office
Services gas station at Camp Red Cloud. The Far East District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Freeman Hall, Camp Red Cloud). Call
took four months to complete the facility, at a cost of $800,000. 732-8872 for information.
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Right documents key to easy tax filings
Capt. Daniel W. Goldberg
Area III Tax Center
CAMP HUMPHREYS -- They say
there are only two certainties in life: death
and taxes. Starting Tuesday tax centers
across Korea open to assist in preparing
for one of these events – the filing of
individual federal and state income taxes.
Last year, in Area III alone, the tax
center filed 1,796 federal and state income
tax returns and saved the community over
$160,000 in filing fees. This year, the
center’s staff look forward to another
successful tax season.
To assist servicemembers, each
company will have a Unit Tax Advisor
who will be the first point of contact for
personnel who wish to file taxes. UTAs
will guide personnel through all the
necessary procedures to make the
process as easy and painless as possible.
It is important to meet with the UTAs
because they will determine individual
filing needs.
Before you come into the tax center,
please ensure that you have the following
documents:
! W-2 Forms
! 1099 Forms, which report self-
employment income and interest and
dividends received from other financial
institutions
! Copies of your social security
card and those of your spouse and
children or anyone else you wish to
claim as a dependent
! A copy of last year’s federal and
state tax returns; a voided check or
deposit slip for direct deposit.
You may also wish to bring in the
following forms and documents, if
applicable:
Traffic
morning of the ceremony, the Yongsan
Main Exchange will open at noon Feb. 3.
Additionally, American Forces Network-
Korea will broadcast the ceremony live,
allowing people to watch the event without
fighting the crowds.
Alternate parking areas include Camp
Coiner’s “Tent City” and troop billet
parking areas behind Trent Gym; adjacent
to the Community Service Building next
to Popeye’s on Yongsan South Post;
picnic pavilion areas; parking lots across
from Commiskey’s; and the 18th Medical
Command parking lot across from Gate
17.
Moving barricades is unlawful,
Sweeney said, and violators will be cited
for altering a traffic control device.
“Once barricades are in place, reserved
parking areas will be off limits,” said
Sweeney. “Vehicles left in those areas will
be towed, so we request that personnel
who are going on leave or TDY do not
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Often it seems that just a little bit of
information can’t hurt. Everyone needs
to remember that there are many ears and
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information.
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! IRS Form 2848 — which provides
for a power of attorney if you are filing
jointly for your absent spouse
! Form 8332 — which allows a non-
custodial parent to claim an exemption for
a child when the parents are divorced or
separated
! Form 1098 — which is issued for
home mortgage interest and points
! HUD-1 — which is issued after you
purchase a home and contains information
regarding your initial mortgage payment
AD
! Divorce decrees or legal separation
agreements that include court-ordered
alimony or spousal support
! Tuition and fee statements for you
and your dependents.
Tax filers can obtain tax forms and track
their electronic returns at the Internal
Revenue Service Web site (www.irs.gov).
Soldiers with MyPay accounts will be able
to obtain their W-2s electronically at
mypay.dfas.mil. The Legal Assistance
Office can help with any difficulties
obtaining these forms.
The Area III Tax Center is located at
GOES
the Area III Legal Center, Bldg. 734, on
Camp Humphreys. The center will be open
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday
and Friday; and 1-4:30 p.m. Thursday.
The center will be open until April 15.
After this date, the IRS begins to charge
interest on unpaid taxes. Although
servicemembers living in Korea officially
have until June 15 to file their taxes, they
should file before this deadline to avoid
having to pay interest. After April 15, tax
assistance will be provided by appointment
on a space-available basis. Remember, the
sooner you file, the sooner you can start
spending your tax refund.
For information, call 753-8053.
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leave their vehicles on post. All non-
essential vehicles should remain off post.”
HERE
Sweeney said that those who drive to
work should obey all “No Parking” signs
while looking for alternate parking, yield to
emergency vehicles and obey military police
who will be directing traffic.
To minimize bus and vehicle congestion
on Yongsan South Post, Seoul American
Elementary School will close at 11 a.m.
Additionally, middle and high school students
will have lunch at their respective schools
rather than at South Post facilities.
Area II Law and Order Officer Ricky
Oxendine called change of command traffic
control requirements “challenging.”
“This change of command is a big event,”
he said. “Cooperation and patience is essential
for us to make the traffic plan work.”
Oxendine said barricaded parking areas
should reopen after 4 p.m. Feb. 3 following
the new commander’s reception and the
departure of guests.
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A terrorist manual found in Afghanistan
stated, 80 percent of information gathered
on the enemy (you) is gathered openly!
The technical abilities, resourcefulness and
determination of enemy operatives cannot
be underestimated –watch what you blog!
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Manchus conduct urban training

By Pfc. Lee Yoon Joo
Second Infantry Division Public Affairs
RODRIGUEZ RANGE – The morning
temperature hovered below 50 degrees
Fahrenheit. Despite the bitter cold, Manchus
completed a Military Operations Urban Terrain
exercise Dec. 6.
The training was conducted with four
Bradley Fighting Vehicles that had two infantry
platoons, one engineering squad and one fire
support squad on board.
The mission was to capture an enemy spy
hiding in a building guarded by enemy forces,
without hurting civilians and damaging other
parts of the town.
“The hardest part of this mission is to give the
least damage to the civilians,” said Lt. Col. Ryan
Kuhn, 2nd Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment
(Combined Arms Battalion) commander. “The
enemy building is surrounded by many other
PFC. LEE YOON JOO
civilian buildings that could be damaged. The
platoon leaders should be extra careful Manchus use a wall for cover as they raid an enemy position and capture a spy during MOUT training at Rodriquez Range Dec.
conducting the mission.” 6. Soldiers faced hostile enemy contact through simulated fire, as they entered the building.
There were three types of role players in the slow down and wait for the civilian vehicle to door of the building they installed an explosive.
training – friendly force, opposing forces and clear out of the way. At that point the opposing force spotted them
civilians. “The civilian vehicle is a part of this and began laying down AK-47 fire at the squad
Before the main mission started, the scouts training,” Kuhn said. “There are many using blank ammunition.
from the friendly force scouted the terrain unexpected problems Soldiers have to face on With two infantry platoons and a fire
around the town. On a nearby hill, the scouts the battlefield. Leaders will have to make the support squad covering them, the engineering
spotted an enemy sniper hiding in a bush and right decision.” squad succeeded in destroying the door with
eliminated him. As the Bradleys surrounded the target the explosive.
After the scouts finished their mission and building, Soldiers dismounted from their The explosion was the “go” signal and every
retreated, four Bradleys entered the MOUT site vehicles and got into their positions, trying not platoon and squad rushed into the building.
from the east. However, there was a civilian to be seen by the enemy.
vehicle in their path that forced the Bradley to After the engineering squad crept by the See MOUT
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Working oup formed at Camp Casey Outstanding vols
Group
By Margaret Banish-Donaldson
Area I Public Affairs
with our host nation. They
understandably take this crime very
Special Agent in Charge Matthew
Haywood, Criminal Investigation
recognized at
CAMP CASEY – A black market seriously.” Division, said his office has the mission AC
ACSS luncheon
working group was formed at the Camp Kathleen Czaplicki-Watson, Army of investigating black marketing and
By Margaret Banish-Donaldson
Casey garrison last month to ensure that and Air Force Exchange Services loss diversion activity. He said he will begin
Area I Public Affairs
proper controls are placed on prevention officer, said the problem is working with the loss prevention
merchandise to prevent crime, to widespread throughout Korea, and investigators to identify perpetrators CAMP RED CLOUD – U.S.
identify perpetrators and to eliminate particularly in Area I. “The problem is operating in Area I. Army officials gathered to honor the
their access to the enclave. severe due to the lack of enforcement As far as USFK Regulation 60-1, best volunteers in the 2nd Infantry
“Even good people make bad and the extremely high profits generated Ration Control, it is mandated that Division and Area I community Jan.
decisions,” said Lt. Col. Terry Hodges, through this crime,” she said. AAFES sales receipts and cash register 20 at Camp Red Cloud Mitchell’s
Camp Casey garrison commander. In the discussion of “ghost sales,” a records be provided to law enforcement Club.
“However, there cannot be leniency term used to describe the crime of personnel upon request. The quarterly volunteer luncheon
when our people contribute to illegal entering large but false transactions into However, Czaplicki-Watson asked brought together volunteers from all
activity. Black marketing is a serious the cash register with the intent of that law enforcement meet certain over Warrior Country.
crime.” d i v e r t i n g guidelines when seeking AAFES From a list of four volunteer units
B l a c k merchandise off information under this regulation, and 15 volunteer nominees, Army
marketing in “Black marketing jeopardizes post, Czaplicki- including: Community Services officials named
Korea is defined our entitlements as military Watson said this ! That AAFES only deal with one lead
Staff Sgt. Mark Byrd as volunteer
by the legal members.” crime is rampant agency from the U.S. Army. of the quarter.
office as “the amongst AAFES ! Caution is taken before including any
Byrd works for the Battery C, 6-
act of selling Lt. Col. TTerry
erry Hodges, outlets in Area I. of the AAFES managers in these 37th Field Artillery, 702 BSB, and
duty-free Camp Casey garrison commander F u r t h e r m o r e , request/investigations. donated 280 hours of service at the
g o o d s these types of ! Investigators work directly with Loss
Isaac House Orphanage, Children’s
purchased in United States Forces Korea transactions are so frequent and Prevention personnel. School for Boys and the Camp Casey
duty-free facilities except as provided obvious; a large criminal case could be ! Investigators work through AAFES
Chapel. He was the primary planner
in applicable regulations.” generated at any time. All documents Loss Prevention offices to acquire the who orchestrated the orphanage
“Black marketing jeopardizes our needed for thorough investigations will needed documents. She said loss house Christmas party, and
entitlements as military members,” be provided to investigators upon
Hodges said. “It also strains relations request. See Black
Black, Page 7 See Volunteer
olunteer, Page 6
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Latin Music Night
La Orquesta Escensia performs at
9 p.m. Saturday at the Camp Casey
Gateway Club..
Valentine’s Day Special
Treat your valentine to a steak
dinner from 5 – 7:30 p.m., Feb. 14
at Camp Red Cloud Mitchell’s Club
for $29.95 per couple: ribeye steak,
choice of baked potato or French
fries, mixed vegetables, glass of
wine, ice cream and a rose. As
couples come in to eat, they will
get a ticket for a drawing at 7:30
p.m. that will include a suite and a
bottle of champagne. Reservations
required by Feb. 10. Call 732-8211/
8189.
Trick Shot Exhibition
Armed Forces entertainment
presents a trick shot exhibition by
Jeanette Lee, the Black Widow, the
world’s top ranked female pool
player, at 7 p.m. Feb. 17 at the
Gateway Club. At the event a
drawing will be held for a chance
to play against her.
Diamond Rio
Diamond Rio, winners of six vocal
group of the year awards from
Academy of Country Music and
Country Music Association,
performs live 7 p.m. Feb. 18 at the
Camp Casey Carey Fitness Center.
World Series of Poker
The Warrior Country World Series
of Poker, Texas Hold’Em, returns
Feb. 18-19 at Warrior’s Club, Camp
C a s e y. Sign up
www.caseymwr.com. Pay entry fees
at
at Warrior ’s Club or Camp Red
Cloud’s Mitchell’s Club.
Spiritual Fitness
Retreat
A spiritual fitness retreat will be
held March 20-22 at the retreat
center. “Leadership from a biblical
perspective” is the theme. For
information, call Chaplain (Maj.)
Mark Awdykowzy at 732-6169.
Human Resources for
New Supervisors
“Human Resources for New
Supervisors” is a 40-hour week
course designed to teach new
civilian and military supervisors
Feb. 27 – March 3 in Building T909.
For information, call 732-7177.
Sexual Assault Prevent,
Response Hotline
To access the new Sexual Assault
Prevention and Response Program
Hotline from any DSN telephone, dial
“158.” For hotline access from a
commercial line or cell phone, dial 0505-
764-5700. Listen to the recording and,
to select Area I, press #1.
Submitting News & Notes
To have an item appear in the Area
I News & Notes, call 732-8854.
Area I The Morning Calm Weekly
Drowning Pool rocks W
Pool arrior Country
Warrior
By Pfc. Amanda Merfeld
Second Infantry Division Public Affairs
CAMP CASEY – Heavy metal band Drowning Pool treated
Area I Soldiers to two nights of hard-core rock music Jan.
13 and 14.
Tantric opened for Drowning Pool, getting everyone fired
up for the band many metal heads have long anticipated.
The two bands are touring Korea to say thank you to all
of the servicemembers for serving.
“It’s a privilege to do what we love to do,” said C.J. Pierce,
Drowning Pool guitarist. “You know that there are certain
things that go on every day that allow you to do such a
thing. You see it on the news, you hear about it. You may
have family members that are in the military, friends.”
Pierce said the best thing about the tour is seeing the
troops.
“We come here and have the opportunity to actually see
the people that devote their lives, or at least a segment of
their lives, to protecting those freedoms that allow us
degenerates to get up on stage and complain about stuff that
doesn’t really matter,” he said. “There’s people out there
that are willing to put it all on the line in order to give us and
everybody back home and around the world that they fight
for, the opportunity and the privilege of being able to do
what we do.”
“It’s a great big thank you,” said Ryan McCombs, the
new lead vocalist for the band. McCombs joined Drowning
Pool in June.
Some could say Drowning Pool is best known for their
hit “Bodies,” that was featured in their first album “Sinner,”
released in 2001. The band is currently working on a new PVT. LEE YOON JOO
album that they expect to be completed by the end of this Drowning Pool leade singer Ryan McCombs head bangs to the delight
year. The Soldiers who attended the concert were among of the Area I crowd.
the first to hear the new music. Operations Squadron. “When you have bigger bands like Tantric
Drowning Pool took a break from writing songs when and Drowning Pool, it definitely boosts up morale — especially
they were asked by Morale, Welfare and Recreation to play when you get to see it for free. It brings out more crowds.”
music with Tantric for Soldiers overseas and at home. “Basically we’re not really touring; we’re supposed to be
“This is one of the better concerts I’ve seen all year,” said writing another record, but opportunities keep coming up to
go play for troops,” Pierce said. “How can you say no?”
Air Force Staff Sgt. Jeremy Marcotte, 604th Air Support
Volunteer from Page 5
personally spent time meeting each of the $5,000 in unit funds to help purchase feat has never been experienced by any
children to find out what they wanted the requested gifts,” Byrd said. other organization in 2nd Infantry and
Santa to bring them for Christmas. Officials also named the 2/9th Area I history.”
“I coordinated with the Isaac House Infantry Battalion as volunteer unit of Diane Campbell, keynote speaker,
staff to ensure the selected gifts were the quarter for contributing 3,070 hours praised the 300 volunteers who have
age and child appropriate, and raised of volunteer service support at the collectively invested over 6,000 volunteer
Aeshin Orphanage, hours, valued in excess of $106,000 from
My Home September to December 2005 in the Area
Orphanage, Stone I community.
Chapel, Shalom “Volunteers come from all walks of
House, and for life,” Campbell said. “But common to all
fund-raising efforts volunteers is a willingness to serve, a
for the Red Cross. desire to make a difference and an
The 2/9 planned, optimistic belief that together we can
coordinated and make things better.” Serving others will
financially assisted influence the way you work, the way you
the orphanages by act, the way you speak and the way you
putting on relate to others.”
Halloween and The dedicated 300 registered volunteers
Christmas parties, serve in family readiness groups, Army
teaching English, Community Services, Red Cross, Pear
paying orphanage Blossom Cottages, local hospitals, chapels
heating bills, and and the USO.
serving as cooks “The volunteers enable and empower
whenever needed. our Soldiers and families to be ready to
“This is the third serve the mission,” Campbell said.
time in the past year “Because of their willingness to serve and
that this battalion desire to make a difference, they help to
has been recognized create conditions for families to become
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as the volunteer unit
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independent and self-reliant.
Brig. Gen. Joseph E. Martz, 2nd Infantry Division assistant deputy of the quarter,” said “Their contributions, commitment
commander for maneuver, congratulates Staff Sgt. Byrd as volunteer of Linda Rieth, Area I and generosity of spirit exemplify
the quarter at the Jan. 20 ACS luncheon. ACS director. “This selfless service.”
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CRC’s Cho receives James A
A.. Carroll Jr
Jr.. Award
By Margaret Banish-Donaldson
Area I Public Affairs
CAMP RED CLOUD – Many federal employees
strive to be the best, but few actually make it to the
pinnacle of their careers. For the Camp Red Cloud
bowling center manager, that is now a goal he can
consider accomplished.
Ben Cho has won the James A. Carroll Jr. award for
excellence in management for bowling centers. The
award is named in honor of the late Carroll, who was a
leader in the Army food service and club management
field.
As a result of being in tune with his customer base,
and the popularity of the center’s food program, Cho
initiated a delivery service in February 2005. This free
delivery of pizza, burgers and chicken is offered to the
CRC community seven days a week from 11:30 a.m. to
10 p.m., and has resulted in a 30 percent increase in
food sales.
“Through his hard work and perseverance, CRC
lanes is considered the first delivery choice for many
members of the Area I community,” said Christopher
Bradford, chief, community operations division for
Morale, Welfare, and Recreation.
As sales increased over the past year, Cho wanted to
show his appreciation to his loyal customers so he
initiated “Customer Appreciation Night.” Free snacks
are available the last Friday of each month for customers.
In addition, door prizes, special games and music are
provided throughout the facility on these nights.
He also has implemented programs encompassing
bowlers at all levels and tournaments that even the
playing field, so that a novice has a chance to win a
tournament.
Furthermore, Cho has initiated special discount
bowling from 5 to 11 p.m. every Thursday for Korean
Area I
MARGARET BANISH-DONALDSON
Ben Cho uses the J-Hawk press to drill a bowling ball at the
Camp Red Cloud Bowling Center.
Augmentation to the United States Army Soldiers. The
program is run together with red pin bowling. When
strikes are scored on redhead pins, the bowler receives
a free game coupon.
“This program has really improved the quality of life
of these unique Soldiers who receive only $20 per month
in pay,” Bradford said. “It plays a support role in the
senior mission commander’s alliance responsibilities by
providing KATUSAs the chance to recreate with U.S.
battle buddies.”
The center’s visibility and customer awareness has
been further improved by installing unique exterior
signage. The sign is an 18-foot-tall bowling pin
prominently advertising the bowling location. Through
Cho’s networking and resourcefulness, he was able to
secure this item at no cost to the activity.
Cho champions the awards program for bowling
center employees. Quarterly, the Area I community hosts
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an employee of the quarter program. In the last two
years, two CRC lanes employees have won this title.
Since assuming the manager’s position in 1998 Cho
has established individual development plans for all his
staff members. He facilitated lane maintenance and safety
training for his custodial staff, and coordinated with the
area business manager to have them certified in the
National Restaurant Association’s Food Protection
Manager Certification.
In addition, over the last year, Cho has trained an
equipment worker in the proper use of the J-Hawk drill
press equipment and the art of drilling bowling balls. He
said having an employee skilled in drilling enhances the
center’s service to customers and helps increase pro
shop sales.
Quarterly training is held on work place safety and
cross training of employees, to ensure their ability to
provide dual functioning to the program. Cho is one of a
few U.S. facility managers fluent in both English and the
Korean language.
“My proficiency in English and Hangul has enabled
me to facilitate English skills training for my Korean staff
members,” Cho said. “This has improved their language
skills and also has provided for much better service to
our customers.”
Cho always programs and plans for new equipment
and the latest technology to improve efficiencies and to
attract more bowlers.
“Due to his great efforts over the past year, CRC
lanes is now a very attractive facility with the best
equipment and furnishings,” Bradford said. “The CRC
bowling manager has in fact embraced the best bowling
practice of focusing on the customer and providing quality
service.”
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Manchu from Page 5 Black from Page 5

Within three to four minutes, a
platoon came out of the building
with the enemy target captured.
They boarded the Bradley with
the captured enemy and exited
the scene as another situation
developed.
Civilians in the town, role
played by Soldiers, gathered
around a building and started a
riot, shouting for peace and safety.
For their safety, units in the
building quickly assembled behind
a door and stopped civilians from
entering the building.
A Korean Augmentation to the
U.S. Army Soldier from the
friendly force, using a megaphone,
tried to explain the situation to
calm the people.
The final phase of the mission
was to transport a friendly force
casualty who was hurt during the
firefight inside the building.
When the riot started to cool
down, the remaining standby
Bradleys drove toward the building
and stopped in front of the door.
The rest of the Soldiers in the
building — two of them carefully
carrying the casualty — came
out and swiftly boarded one of
the Bradleys. The vehicles then
drove off the site, concluding
the mission.
“There was no written scenario
for this mission,” Kuhn said.
“Many situations, like civilian riots
and even reporters that interview
us, happened without specific
notice to the platoon leaders. The
leaders have to make their own
decisions every time they face
such conditions. We want to see
their critical thinking and reasoning
skills.”
“When something goes wrong
in the middle of the training, we
stop everything and go over what
was not right,” he continued. “We
also make evaluations after the
training, so, Soldiers know how
well they did.”
“I played a civilian role and I
think this was great training,”
said Capt. Kevin Cummiskey,
Headquarters and Headquarters
Company. “In Iraq and
Afghanistan, there are many
urban operations. This kind of
training will be very helpful to
the Soldiers who are being
dispatched to those places.”
“The main purpose of this
training is to prepare young
platoon leaders to be great future
company or even battalion
leaders,” Kuhn said. “This kind of
training will be great help for them
to foster their leadership.”
prevention personnel had access to all
electronic records needed to conduct
complete investigations on ghost sales,
diversion and other black-marketing
related crimes currently taking place,
so there is no need for law enforcement
personnel to enter a sales facility to
gather documents or information.
In addition, the working group
recommended window film, with the
intent of concealing merchandise, on
AAFES vehicles be replaced with
plastic panels, and stated that any
vehicle found having this film on its
window would require de-
registration.
The group asked that all AAFES
delivery vehicles enter and exit only
at the railhead gate. Also, all vehicles
continue to be searched, and copies
of all merchandise manifests be made
available to the uniformed patrol
guards prior to exit.
“Our initiatives to combat diversion
needs to be a coordinated effort across
the Area I spectrum,” said Gary
Meadows, AAFES loss prevention
officer. “We need to determine a
method of calling to verify deliveries
when manifests are dropped off that
indicate an intracamp delivery being
made, which could probably stop lots
of diversion if this practice was
instituted.”
Since all AAFES manifests are
computer generated and signed, if
someone ever comes across hand-
written manifests, the authorities should
be notified immediately.
“Large amounts of liquor are also
being purchased using memorandums,”
Meadows said. “The memorandums
have to be approved by USFK J-1, and
the merchandise still needs to be anvilled
so that it can be properly credited to an
individual account or a unit account.”
The group agreed that a supervisors
alert system be established, which
would require the supervisor or
manager to make notification if anyone
attempted to make a liquor purchase
that exceeds the monthly limit. And,
that at a minimum, the supervisor or
manager’s knowledge and approval
should be required.
Loss prevention personnel agreed
to conduct classes to selected
personnel to train them on how to
better recognize ghost sales, and to
provide information on vehicle
delivery schedules.
Concerns were raised on how best
to deal with employees who have been
or would be caught stealing or diverting
merchandise.
Agreement was reached among each
member that an Area I black marketing
group needs to be formed to ensure that
organized crime can be efficiently
eliminated. It was also agreed that Camp
Casey CID would be the lead agency,
per regulatory mandate.
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LaPorte visits ‘toughest unit in Korea’

By Sgt. Christopher Selmek
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — As a U.S. Army
Blackhawk helicopter descended on the makeshift
landing pad on Taehwa Mountain, Soldiers from the
Combined Unconventional Warfare Task Force peered
out from amid the foliage and knew this would be no
ordinary inspection.
Mostly, this is because CUWTF is no ordinary
unit. Described by Gen. Leon J. LaPorte, U.S. Forces
Korea commander, as the toughest unit in Korea,
CUWTF is the equivalent of U.S. Army Special
Forces.
Also, LaPorte himself would be performing the
inspection. “CUWTF has to be the toughest force
South Korea has,” said LaPorte. “That is why your
training is so critical to everything we do. It is hard
training, because it needs to be.”
LaPorte’s visit to CUWTF’s Field Training Exercise
included a full equipment layout and a training area
walk through.
Several CUWTF officers escorted LaPorte around
SGT. CHRISTOPHER SELMEK
the mountain, even inviting him inside one of many
well-camouflaged foxholes burrowed into the side Gen. Leon J. LaPorte, U.S. Forces Korea commander, admires one of many well-camouflaged foxholes burrowed
of the mountain. into Tae Hwa Mountain, while Soldiers from the Combined Unconventional Warfare Task Force listen to his comments.
“These are very well concealed,” LaPorte said, LaPorte next crawled into the hole for a firsthand look at what CUWTF Soldiers experience in the field.
admiring the foxhole work. “You would never find “In four years of being in Korea, the thing that installation I have visited, is what I will remember
one of these unless you knew exactly where to look.” has impressed me most has been the dedication of most about my time in Korea.”
Afterward, LaPorte led a question-and-answer Republic of Korea soldiers in defending their
session with the soldiers of CUWTF. country,” LaPorte said. “That, more than any single E-mail christopher.selmek@korea.army.mil

K-16, Three Kingdoms fight for food ser vice award

service
By Sgt. Christopher Selmek
Area II Public Affairs
K-16 Air Base — Representatives
of every Area II dining facility gathered
in the K-16 Air Base DFAC Jan. 12 to
find out who was the best.
Area II Commander Col. Ron Stephens
awarded Forward Multi-Functional
Aviation Brigade DFAC, located on K-16
Air Base, and Yongsan’s Three Kingdoms
Dining Facility with the Commander’s
Best Dining Facility Award for third and
fourth quarter, respectively.
“I’ve always said there are two people
in the Army who work really hard,”
Stephens said. “You guys don’t care about
the mechanics – but the other ones are
the cooks.
“Cooks work long hours, never get a
day off, and they work hard,” he said.
“Everybody knows you’re there, but
nobody wants to do your job. That’s
because you’re important, and the Army
wouldn’t run without you. It’s good to
know you’re appreciated.”
Quarterly evaluations for each dining
facility rated them in accordance with six
basic categories: food preparation,
administration, sanitation, nutrition,
storage and energy conservation.
In addition, he praised the FMFAB
DFAC as the best decorated during last
year’s Thanksgiving feast. The 362nd
Signal Brigade DFAC was an exremely
close runner-up.
“The competition was very close and
Sgt. Kim Su-won and Sgt. Lee Jong-chan, both from Area II Support Activity, enjoy their lunch in
Three Kingdoms Dining Facility.
it was very difficult to choose a winner,”
Stephens said. “That’s why it’s important
to recognize everyone who participated.”
The other three competitors each
received a participation award, including
516th Champions Inn, Combat Support
Coordination Team-3 located at Yongin,
and Three Kingdoms.
“They all exceeded expectations,” said
Area II Food Program Manager Larry
Graham. “Unfortunately, we could only
choose one winner and one runner-up.
Everybody else will have to try and
improve for next year.”
Two Soldiers, Sgt. Carlton Hunter and
Yongsan TTax
ax Center
opens Tuesday
By Sgt. Christopher Selmek
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON
— As tax season approaches,
millions of American citizens
find themselves faced with
questions.
Fortunately, the Yongsan
Tax Center is here to help.
“People have questions
about how a marriage, or a
new child affects their
returns,” said Capt. Patricia
Hinshaw, officer in charge of
the Yongsan Tax Center.
“People have questions about
filing overseas, or in a combat
SGT. SEO KI-CHUL
zone. But more than anything,
people just want to know what
forms to bring.”
Spc. Richard Baker, also received honors The Yongsan Tax Center,
as the Installaion Management Agency located on the first floor of
and Korea Regional Office Culinary Moyer Community Services
Noncommissioned Officer and Specialist Center, will open Tuesday and
of the Quarter, respectively. will begin providing free tax
First quarter evaluations have already preparation and filing for
begun for Area II dining facilities, and Soldiers, DoD civilians, retirees
Graham hopes this award ceremony will and dependants.
spur them on to even fiercer competition Hinshaw says the tax center
in the future. is better than commercial tax
“I hope to see a lot more competition, preparation for several reasons.
but it’s impossible to say who will win,” “First of all, it’s free,” she
he said.
See Tax
ax, Page 12
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Korean English teachers visit Yongsan
Yongsan
Black History Month
Good Neighbor Programs strengthens schools make students study in groups, and if they get hands-
Celebration relationship between United States, Korea on instruction,” said Suella Clark, SAHS advanced placement
literature teacher. “I told them we do, and the Korean teachers
! “Reaching Out to Youth: A Strategy By Sgt. Seo Ki-chul said that’s what they are really hoping to do.”
for Excellence” will be presented 10- Area II Public Affairs
11:30 a.m. Feb. 8 at the Multipurpose Most Korean teachers said they were content with the
Training Facility #1 as part of the U.S. YONGSAN GARRISON — Thirty-six Seoul English tour and quite impressed by the state-of-the-art school
Army Troop Command African/Black teachers made their first visit to Yongsan Jan. 18 for a taste materials and energetic students.
History Month celebration. All of what many described as “the little American village.” “In Korea, many students are stuck in a classroom all
community members are invited. For This tour, part of the Eighth U.S. Army’s Good day long to compete with one another,” said Kim Joong-
information, call 723-7743 or 8129. Neighbor Program, gave teachers the opportunity to get bae, Yong-wha Girls’ High School English teacher. “I
! The Area II Black History Month a sense of American culture as well as to learn about realized all the [SAHS] teachers are specialized in their
observation will be 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. American school curriculum. subjects and every classroom is equipped with sufficient
Feb. 24 at the Main Post Club. Guest “It is a great educational materials.”
speaker will be Lt. Col. Nathan Todd chance to help SAHS teachers also
of the 18th Medical Command. All foster the strong expressed satisfaction
community members are invited. relationship with with the visit.
Food sampling will follow the the Korean “It’s wonderful to
ceremony. For information, call community,” said have Korean teachers
Master Sgt. McClure at 738-5950. Area II come and see our
Community school,” said English
Talent Show and Party Relations Officer, and history teacher
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. will An Chang-sin. Ann Hetherman.
present a “Showtime at Yongsan” “This is the fifth Hetherman said it’s
talent show and party Saturday at the good for them to share
time we invited
Seoul American High School
local English ideas and see what
auditorium. Teen talent competition
teachers to the each other does
is 6-7 p.m. and adults 7:30-9:30 p.m.
base, and I expect because they are in the
Cost of $7 advance or $9 at the door
the teachers can same profession.
will go to the fraternity scholarship
fund. Cash prizes will be awarded for place positive “It’s a pity we can’t
S . S K-
the best talent. For information, call influence on show them everything
GT EO I CHUL

Ronald Childress at 010-3040-2003 or
Riakos Adams at 010-3125-2494.
Teens should contact Spencer
Walton at 798-9015.
Red Cross Classes
! New Volunteer Orientation, 9 a.m.-
noon Feb. 16, free
! Babysitting training, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Feb. 20, $25.
For information, call 738-3670.
students’ thoughts Ann Hetherman, Seoul American High School teacher, explains details about the school we would like to. I also
towards the system to the visitors in a classroom. would like to go see a
United States and Korean school
American Soldiers.” someday.”
Area II Commander Col. Ron Stephens welcomed the Teachers concluded their visit with a bus tour of Yongsan.
teachers at the Hartell House, where waiters presented “I felt like I was actually in the U.S.,” said Kim Se-
them with lunch and information about the Army’s mission hyoung, Ga-rak Middle School English teacher. “I would
in Korea. like to stay longer but I can’t. It was a great chance to
The group next visited Seoul American High School to experience a little America in Seoul.”
compare American curriculum with Korean.
“One of the questions was whether or not American E-mail Kichul.Seo@korea.army.mil

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Volleyball Leagues
The 2006 Yongsan sports intramural
men and women volleyball league
team entry deadline is March 3. An
organizational meeting will be held 1 p.m.
March 6 at Collier Field House. Season
begins March 11. For information,
call the sports office at 736-7746
or 4032.
News & Notes on the Web
Keep up with current road conditions
by visiting the Area II Web site at
http://ima.korea.army.mil/area2 or
calling 738-ROAD.
Commander’s Hotline
Area II community members who have
questions or comments for the Area II
commander can voice them by e-
mailing areaiitownhall@korea.army.mil
or by calling 738-3484.
News & Notes Deadline
Deadline for submitting
announcements for Area II News
& Notes is noon Friday one week
prior to publication.
Announcements must include
what, when, where and a point of
contact phone number. E-mail
requests to
davisst@korea.army.mil or phone
738-7354 for information.
By Sgt. Christopher Selmek
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON —
Changing directors at the Korea
Region Religious Retreat Center, Jan.
11, means more than just passing the
guidon. With his assumption of the
role, Chaplain (Maj.) Lee E. Rodgers
assumed responsibility for the
spiritual fitness of literally thousands
of servicemembers across the
peninsula.
He takes over for Chaplain (Lt.
Col.) James P. King who will become
the staff chaplain for Area II Support
Activity.
“During Chaplain James King’s
time as director, over 25 thousand
Soldiers, family members and other
U.S. military have used this facility,”
said Korea Region Office Staff
Chaplain (Col.) Thomas L. Day. “As
I have said, they received top-notch
support and training facilities as a
result of the hard work of the entire
staff. All have served with a friendly
attitude and willing spirit to make
each person feel special and know
that you are here to support their
learning and growth.”
Rodgers gave his word to continue
SGT. CHRISTOPHER SELMEK
The incoming Director of the Korea Region
Religious Retreat Center Chaplain (Maj.) Lee
E. Rodgers, said he would dedicate himself to
the proud tradition of the RRC.
the proud tradition of the religious
retreat center.
“I pledge my life to the service of
the Lord, the staff at the religious
retreat center and our customers in
the service of America and freedom
in Korea, the Land of the Morning
Calm,” he said.
Both King and Rodgers gave
thanks for their time at the retreat
center, which they believe is a truly
outstanding facility.
“The past 18 months have been
immensely rewarding as I have
enjoyed the opportunity to work in
the most unique ministry organization
in the U.S. Army,” said King.
“Throughout my career I had heard
about the religious retreat center
serving our forces throughout Korea
and even Southeast Asia, and it was
a dream come true to be allowed to
be a part of this powerful ministry
multiplier.”
“This, our religious retreat center,
is a special, holy place in which
servicemembers and their dependants
can find a place of refuge with the
Lord and his people,” Rodgers said.
“Having the religious retreat center
since 1954 has afforded Soldiers the
opportunity for developing their
spiritual fitness to fight tonight.”
Korea’s religious retreat center is
so unique, said the two chaplains,
because of the sheer volume of
people it processes.
“I’d like you to close your eyes,
then imagine that we’re in the middle
of one of the largest cities in Asia,”
King said. “The serenity and isolation
in the midst of such a wonderful and
vibrant city is what makes this
facility truly unique.”
E-mail christopher.selmek@korea.army.mil
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Heavy-metal bands rock Area II
By Sgt. Christopher Selmek
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Heavy-
metal bands Drowning Pool and Tantric
performed at the Collier Field House, Jan.
18, treating Area II Soldiers to a full night of
hard-core rock ‘n’ roll.
Drowning Pool is currently working on
a new album, due out by the end of this
year. Soldiers at the concert were among
the first to listen to the new music.
“This kind of makes you our guinea
pigs,” said Drowning Pool lead singer Ryan
McCombs. “I hope you guys don’t mind.”
Drowning Pool is well known by metal
Above: Todd Whitener, Tantric guitarist,
charms the audience with his chords.
Right: Hugo Ferreira, Tantric lead singer,
wipes sweat off his brow as he talks to the
audience between songs.
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fans for their hit “Bodies.”
“You guys rock,” he said. “You do and
see things every day that degenerates like
us can’t even imagine. For that we thank
you for what you do, and for what your
families do.”
More than 300 people turned out for the
Morale, Welfare and Recreation-
sponsored performance s.
“This was really amazing,” said Pvt.
Sarrah Chang, 25th Transportation. “This
was the most rocking show I’d ever seen
at Yongsan.”
E-mail christopher.selmek@korea.army.mil
PHOTOS BY SGT. CHRISTOPHER SELMEK
Drowning Pool lead singer Ryan McCombs roars to match the crowd during the concert at Collier
Field House Jan. 18. The show was sponsored by Morale, Welfare and Recreation.
PHOTO BY PFC. FAY JAKYMEC
Hundreds of fans scream for more at the Drowning Pool and Tantric concert.
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Tax
said. “Not only is it free to fill out,
but it’s free to file. We do state and
federal returns, and you’re also likely
to get more empathy because the
Soldiers working here know your
situation.”
Soldiers need to bring whatever
forms they feel apply to their financial
situation, including their W-2 form and
social security card.
“Everybody’s tax situation is
different,” Hinshaw said. “We try to
help guide you through it, but it helps
us to know as much about the
taxpayer as possible.”
Area II The Morning Calm Weekly
from Page 9
Hinshaw recommends people arrive
for their appointment 10 minutes early,
giving them time to fill out the
identification forms. Walk-in
appointments are still accepted,
though not recommended.
The tax center is located on the first
floor of Moyer Community Services
Center and operates 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and
Fridays; 1 – 6 p.m. Thursdays; and
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturdays For
information, call 725-1040.
E-mail christopher.selmek@korea.army.mil

SGT. CHRISTOPHER SELMEK

Spc. Justin Kinsey practices his interviewing skills on Spc. David Dewey while preparing for the
opening of the tax center. The tax center opens Tuesday.

Facilities closed for Lunar New Year

FACILITY Sat Sun Mon
YONGSAN PX open closed open
MAIN POST MINI-MALL open closed open
YONGSAN COMMISSARY open closed closed
HANNAM COMMISSARY open closed open
DRAGON HILL PX open (1-10 p.m.) open (11 a.m.-4 p.m.) open
HANNAM PX open closed open
K-16 PX open closed open
FURNITURE MART open closed open
CAR CARE CENTER open (8 a.m.-1 p.m.) closed open
FILLING STATION open closed open
GALLERY open(10 a.m.-3 p.m.) closed open
TOWNHOUSE open open open
K-16 A/E open closed open
K-16 PIZZA HUT open closed open
K-16 SUBWAY open closed open
YSN B/KING & POPEYE’S open open (10 a.m.-10 p.m.) open
QUARTERMASTER LAUNDRY closed closed closed
CP COINER PX open closed open
S/P SHOPPETTE open (7 a.m.-6p.m.) closed open

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HRC team visits Korea Feb. 14 Army offers medical training, commission
Eighth U.S. Army G1
Special to The Morning Calm Weekly
YONGSAN GARRISON -- All officers that have
completed the Captain Career Course and all warrant officers
may sign up through Feb. 6, with their area point of contact
or branch-specific POC for interviews with their branch
manager.
A team of officers and warrant officers from Human
Resources Command, Officers Professional Management
Division, will visit officers stationed in Korea, Feb. 14-17 to
meet with them one on one and to provide them with
information regarding their professional and career
development. The Officer Personnel Management Division
team will also provide an OPD to all officers.
Officers have to sign up to be placed on the interview
schedule. Officers wanting to have an interview with their
branch manager have until Feb. 7 to sign up.
Branch -specific POCs include:
MI Officers: 1st Lt. Crystal Yingling, 723-4335
Crystal.l.yingling@seoul501mi.korea.army.mil
Signal Officers: Carmelita Champaco, 723-4807
ChampacoC@korea.army.mil
Medical Officers: Maj. Amy Brinson, 736-8862
amy.brinson@kor.amedd.army.mil
MP Officers: Maj. Tracey Clyde, 738-6347
Tracey.cyde@korea.army.mil
ALL OTHER OFFICERS:
Area I POC: 1st Lt. Marlvetta, 732-6863
Marlvetta.d.lewis@korea.army.mil
Area II POC: Capt. Jason Cavness, 724-3431
Jason.cavness@korea.army.mil
Area III POC: David Satterfield, 753-8618
David.l.satterfield@korea.army.mil
Area IV POC: 1st Lt. Terrie Shin, 768-6393
shintw@korea.army.mil
Special to The Morning Calm Weekly
The Army offers qualified officers,
warrant officers and enlisted Soldiers an
educational opportunity to become a
Physician Assistant through the
Interservice Physician Assistant Program
located at the AMEDD Center and School,
Fort Sam Houston, Texas.
Graduates earn a Masters degree from
the University of Nebraska and receive a
commission in the Army Medical Specialist
Corps as a second lieutenant. Officer
students receive constructive credit for
their commissioned service IAW DOD
6000.13. Graduates must pass the
Physician Assistant National Certifying
Exam before they can provide world-class
healthcare to our Soldiers.
Physician assistants are important
members of the AMEDD healthcare team
and provide a broad range of medical
services traditionally performed by
physicians. They are the primary medical
provider to Soldiers in battalion- and
division-level units, and also provide
garrison healthcare to Soldiers, family
members and other eligible beneficiaries.
Applicants must be enlisted,
commissioned or warrant officers with a
minimum of three years time of active
federal service by Aug. 31 of the academic
year. Other eligibility criteria include, but
are not limited to; a GT score of 110 or
greater, 60 semester hours of post
secondary school education (of which 30
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hours must include six hours of English, six
hours of Humanities, six hours of General
Chemistry, three hours of Human Anatomy,
three hours of Human Physiology, three
hours of College Algebra or higher math,
and three hours of Psychology).
Applications need to be sent to the IPAP
program manager no later than March 1,
2006. A selection board will convene in
June and the results will be released in
August. All official transcripts and SAT
scores must arrive by June 1. All applicants
are required to have an SAT within five
years of their application. The minimum
score is 450 in each section of the exam
and a composite score of at least 1,500 on
the newer three-part version and a
minimum composite score of 1,000 on the
previous two-part version. Complete
application procedures are found in AR
601-20, The Interservice Physician
Assistant Training Program, and in the
Fiscal Year Message located at
www.armypa.info or
www.cs.amedd.army.mil/ipap.
The AMEDD Center and School has
developed a new program called the
Requirements Completion Course that is
designed to help Soldiers complete the
program’s prerequisite courses. Visit their
Web site (www.armypa.info) to learn about
the program, or e-mail the program
manager at ipap@usarec.army.mil.
For information, call Capt. James J.
Jones at 536-0386.
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Jan. 27 thru
Feb. 3

Harry Potter &

the Goblet of Fire Derailed R Grandma’s Boy Grandma’s Boy Get Rich or Die Derailed R Walk the Line
PG-13 R R Tryin’ R PG-13

Harry Potter & the

Yours, Mine & Casanova R Casanova R Goblet of Fire No Show No Show No Show
Ours PG PG-13
Grandma’s Boy Grandma’s Boy Grandma’s Boy Walk the Line Walk the Line No Listing No Listing
R R R PG-13 PG-13

Casanova R The Weather Jarhead R No Show No Show No Show No Show

Man R

Walk the Line Grandma’s Boy Harry Potter & the Harry Potter & the
Derailed R Derailed R Grandma’s Boy
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Goblet of Fire Goblet of Fire
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the Goblet of Fire Derailed R No Show No Show No Show Casanova R
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Harry Potter & the
Goblet of Fire
In his fourth year at Hogwarts,
Harry faces his greatest
challenges and dangers yet.
When he is selected under
mysterious circumstances as
a contestant in the Triwizard
Tournament, Harry must
compete against the best
young wizards from schools
all over Europe. But as he
prepares, signs begin to
point to the return of Lord
Voldemort. Before long, Harry
is playing not just for the Cup,
but for his life.
Casanova -- When
Giacomo Casanova
discovered Francesca Bruni,
he met his ultimate romantic
match, succumbing to the
only woman ever to refuse his
charms—until he could prove
himself to be the one man
worthy of her romantic ideals.
Not only a dashing rebel and
wit, Casanova is also a
vulnerable man who is
chasing after love as Bishop
Pucci of the Inquisition
chases after him. All involved
get caught up in a comic whirl
of disguises as Casanova
works to prove himself
worthy.
Walk the Line
He picked cotton, sold door
to door, and served in the Air
Force. He was a voice of
rebellion that changed the
face of rock and roll. An outlaw
before today’s rebels were
born - and an icon they would
never forget. He did all this
before turning 30. And his
name was Johnny Cash. Walk
the Line explores the early
years of the music legend, an
artist who transcended
musical boundaries to touch
people around the globe. As
his music changed the world,
Cash’s own world was rocked
by the woman who became
the love of his life: June Carter.
Derailed -- Advertising
executive Charles is just
another Chicago commuter
who regularly catches the
8:43 A.M. train to work. But
the one day he misses his
train and meets Lucinda , his
life is changed forever.
Lucinda is charming, beautiful
and seductive. Despite the
fact that each are married
with children, their attraction
to one another is magnetic.
Lunch dates quickly become
cocktails after work.
Glory Road -- The
inspiring true story of the
underdog Texas Western
basketball team, with
history’s first all African
American starting lineup of
players, who took the country
by storm, surprisingly
winning the 1966 NCAA
tournament title. Josh Lucas
stars as Hall of Famer Don
Haskins, the passionately
dedicated college basketball
coach that changed the
history of basketball with his
team’s victory in this time.
Grandma’s Boy -- By
day, 35-year-old Alex is the
world’s oldest video game
tester, but by night. By night,
he is privately developing the
next big game for the X-Box
generation. When one of his
roommates spends all the
rent money on Taiwanese
hookers, Alex is kicked out of
his apartment, and finds
himself forced to live with his
grandmother and her friends
Grace and Bea.

King Kong No Show Doom The Fog No Show No Show No Show

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Walk the Line Goblet of Fire No Show Glory Road PG
PG-13
Boy R PG-13 PG-13
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Derailed R Derailed R the Goblet of Fire the Goblet of Fire Just Friends
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Glory Road PG Glory Road PG Glory Road PG Derailed R Derailed R Derailed R Jarhead R

Harry Potter & the Harry Potter & the Harry Potter & Harry Potter &
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Placing family first eases strain of Korean assignment
By Chaplain (Capt.) Frank G. Ciampa
498th Corps Support Battalion
B.J. Honeycutt, a character on the T.V. series
“M.A.S.H.”, gave this reason why he didn’t give in
to temptation in the midst of the Korean War: “I live
in an insane world where nothing makes sense.
Everyone around me lives for the now, because
there may not be a tomorrow. But I have to live for
tomorrow, because for me there is no now.”
B.J. lived for his future reunion with his family.
His hope and love was firmly grounded in his
family. That hope and the high value he placed on
his family defined his attitude and his behavior
during an extremely difficult situation.
Today in Korea we have many servicemembers
who had to leave their spouses in the United States.
We also have many servicemembers with family
members in Korea, but the demands of the military
or other necessities have them living apart for most
of the week. For example, a sergeant may live and
work in Area I, while his wife and/or family live in
Area III.
Korea is full of temptations for the lonely spouse,
both on and off post. However, how one handles
those temptations reveals a person’s character and
the love they have for their family and their God. It
is, in a sense, a “gut-check.”
Great temptations can grip us when we find
ourselves in the wrong place. We know there are
certain places we should avoid, but we go there
anyway. For example, a mother pushing a
shopping cart around in a supermarket knows that
sometimes it is best to pass by the candy aisle,
because she knows her child will not be able to
handle the temptation. But, she goes down the aisle
anyway and trouble soon explodes with the child
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yelling and grabbing candy left and right. Likewise,
it’s often best for us to avoid those tempting
“aisles” on and off post that could destroy our
character, our integrity, our marriage and our
standing before God.
If you do find yourself in a tempting situation,
the best thing to do is to leave.
Marriage is a divine covenant that you make
before God. How you manage your marriage
corresponds to the depth of your love, morality and
honor — both in your marriage and in your
profession.
Marriages are not perfect, but they are
nonetheless covenants of love and devotion that
give us great blessings and great strength in life.
B.J. Honeycutt knew this and kept himself faithful
to the covenant and kept looking forward to that
great day of reunion with his family.

Area II Worship Services

Catholic Mass Sunday 8 a.m. South Post Chapel 9:30 a.m. Hannam Village Chapel Sunday 10 a.m. Multi-Purpose
11:30 a.m. Memorial Chapel (Korean) Training Facility
Tuesday 12:05 p.m. 121 Hospital Chapel Latter-Day Saints For information on services, call 738-3011
Mon.-Wed., 10:30 a.m. K-16 Community
Thur.-Fri. 12:05p.m. Memorial Chapel Chapel Area II Chaplains
Saturday 5 p.m. Memorial Chapel 11 a.m. Hannam Village Chapel Chaplain (Lt. Col.) James King
Jewish Friday 6 p.m. South Post Chapel noon South Post Chapel james.p.king@korea.army.mil or 738-3011
Protestant Services (Gospel)
Episcopal Sunday 10 a.m. Memorial Chapel Collective Sunday 10 a.m. South Post Chapel Chaplain (Maj.)Samuel Cabrera
United Pentecostal Sunday 1:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel 6 p.m. South Post Chapel Samuel.cabrera@korea.army.mil 725-2955
Church of Christ Church International Korean Thursday 6:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel
Sunday 2 p.m. South Post Chapel KCFA 2nd Tues. 11:45 a.m. Memorial Chapel Chaplain (Maj.)Eric J. Albertson
Collective Sunday 8 a.m. Memorial Chapel 3rd Tues. 11:45 a.m. Memorial Chapel eric.albertson@korea.army.mil 738-3009
9:30 a.m. 121 Hospital Chapel Lutheran Sunday 5 p.m. Memorial Chapel

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Carroll hosts 8th Army Basketball Championships
Area I and Area IV players fight for possession during the
championship game at Camp Carroll’s Crown Jewel Fitness Center.
There was plenty of hardware up for grabs at the 8th Army Over
33 and Women’s Basketball Championships Jan. 21 – Saturday.
Glen Franklin (white jersey) from Area I and Area IV’s Joseph McKinnon
jockey for position during the Over 33 championship game.
The Morning Calm Weekly
PHOTOS BY GALEN PUTNAM
Area IV Support Activity’s senior non-commissioned officer, Command Sgt. Maj. Patricia A. Keit, presents a trophy to Area IV’s Len
Shegog following the 8th Army Over 33 Basketball Championship game Saturday at Camp Carroll’s Crown Jewel Fitness Center.
Camp Carroll hosted the Over 33 and 8th Army Women’s Basketball Championships Jan. 21 – Saturday. In the Over 33 Division,
Area I topped Area IV 64-55 in the championship game of the best-of-three series (Areas II and III did not field teams). In
women’s play, Area II defeated Area I by a score of 51-32 to take the double-elimination championship. Area III took third place
and Area IV rounded out the field.
Forward Atiya Smith lines up a free throw for Area II during the Women’s championship game.
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Pro coach shares talent, love of game

Yongsan Talent Show
& After Party
Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, Inc. will
present a “Showtime at Yongsan” talent
show and after party at the Seoul
Aermican High School Auditorium from
6 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Teens will
perform 6-7 p.m., with adults following
from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Cash prizes will be
awarded.
Tickets are $7 in advance or $9 at the
door. All proceeds go to scholarships
provided by the fraternity. For
information, call Ronald Childress at 010-
3040-2003.
Camp Casey Seeks
Bowler of the Month
Visit the Casey Bowling Center and be
the star bowler of the month.
Individuals can participate in the event
by submitting their score at the front
desk. The person who hit the top score
will be the winner of the week. And the
winner will compete for the title of
Bowler of the Month. Weekly winners
will receive a coupon for one week of
free bowling (limit two games per
day).The winner for the month will
receive one month of free bowling ( limit
two games a day) and a plaque.
Casey USO Hosts Super
Bowl Breakfast
A Super Bowl Breakfast will be served
7-9 a.m. Feb. 6, at the Camp Casey USO.
Everyone is invited to come enjoy the
free brekafast and to watch the game.
Citadel Corps Day
All Citadel Alumni in the Republic of
Korea are hereby invited to muster at
the Navy Club on Yongsan Garrison
from 4-7 p.m. March 18. There is no
with young Humphreys hoopsters
By Mike Mooney Korea has a 10-team league, with
Area III MWR Marketing teams sponsored by major companies.
CAMP HUMPHREYS – Being the Each team is allowed to have two
lone American head coach of a Korean “foreign” players, with the majority of
Professional Basketball Team is a those coming from the United States.
challenge. “I have a translator at my side, and
But it doesn’t come close to trying communicating with my players isn’t that
to teaching a group of 6-12-year-olds difficult,” Humphries said. “Basically, we
the basics of the game, said Incheon all talk ‘basketball’ during the game, and
Blackslamers Coach Jay Humphries they can understand what I’m drawing
during a visit to Camp Humphreys on the play board. It’s the same with the
Youth Services. officials, although they pretend not to
“Not speaking Korean has its understand what I’m saying.”
challenges when trying to communicate During his Wonju tenure, Humphries
with a team that only includes two became friends with camps Eagle and
American players,” Humphries admitted. M M IKE OONEY
Long Sports Director Lonnie Herring.
“But that’s easy when compared to Former NBA player and current Korean Herring was the one who arranged the
trying to show a 6-year-old how to Professional Basketball League coach Jay visit to Camp Humphreys.
dribble with their off hand. Both Humphries works with young players on Camp “Jay has a son playing ball at Seoul
challenges are, however, a lot of fun.” Humphreys. Foreign School, plus a young girl,”
Humphries, an 11-year National season. His current Incheon team is at Herring said. “I think living in Korea is
Basketball Association veteran, visited the bottom of the KBL. tougher on the family than it is on him.
Camp Humphreys to conduct a A former first-round draft choice of His life has been basketball, and he’s
basketball clinic for the community’s the Phoenix Suns out of the University getting to do what he loves.”
youngsters. For two hours, he tried to of Colorado, the 6-foot-3 Humphries Humphries expressed that love of
teach kids the basics of dribbling, spent 11 years in the NBA, playing for basketball to the Camp Humphreys
passing, shooting and playing as a team. the Suns, Bucks, Celtics and Jazz. He youngsters.
Humphries is currently the head was a fellow first-round draft choice “You can become a good basketball
coach of the Blackslamers in the Korean of Michael Jordan and spent a lot of his player if you want to work at it,” he
Professional Basketball League, and NBA career chasing MJ. said. “You don’t have to be as tall as
spent the previous three years as an He averaged 11 points a game in his Shaq or as talented as MJ. You just have
assistant coach with the Wonju TG Xers. career, logging 788 games and more than to work. And it’s something you can
He coached in do by yourself.
China for one
“You don’t have to be as tall 23,000 playing
minutes in an NBA “That’s one way basketball is
year before as Shaq or as talented as MJ. uniform. He unique,” he continued. “You don’t need
that. He is the You just have to work.” appeared in 41 NBA a partner to practice dribbling or
first American playoff games and shooting. You really don’t need anyone
selected as a Jay Humphries scored 8,772 points else to learn how to pass … any wall
head coach in Coach of KBL’s Incheon Blackslamers in his NBA career. will do. But the one thing you do need
the KBL. His Incheon is desire. If you want to become a good
The Wonju team won two KBL titles team could use some of those points. It basketball player you can do it with hard
during his three years and finished is currently last in the KBL standings – a work. That’s what I’m trying to teach
second in the championship tournament lot different that his former Wonju team, my Incheon team. We will get better.
the third year after winning the regular which is once again leading the league. It’s just going to take some time.”

Area II plans two huge Super Bowl parties

cost to attend or membership fee. An
optional dinner will be served by the
Navy Club (Mongolian Barbecue). The
event is an opportunity for alumni to
meet and greet one another while
celebrating The South Carolina Corps
of Cadets over beer, food and cigars.
Capt. Joe Green, Class of ’01, is the
point of contact and has further
information. Contact him and let him
know if you will attend. Green can be
reached at 738-4747 or at
joseph.green4@korea.army.mil.
TMCW Submissions
To have an event featured in The
Morning Calm Weekly, e-mail
information on the activity to
morningcalmweekly@korea.army.mil.
Submissions should include the basic
who, what, when and where
information regarding the event, and
at least one point of contact name and
telephone number.
Deadline for submissions is the Friday
prior to publication. For information,
call 738-3355.
By Steve Davis
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Nothing will block the way as
Area II Morale, Welfare and Recreation officials rush toward
an ambitious Super Bowl XL goal: to have the best football
parties on the Korean peninsula.
“Last year, we had about 400 people at the Yongsan Super
Bowl party,” said Mario Farrulla, Area II Community Activity
Centers director. “This year we’re looking for more.”
The scrimmage to throw the best Super Bowl party ever is
well under way. Crews are getting Yongsan’s Main Post Club
and K-16’s new Landing Zone ready for a football experience.
“We’ve got scoreboards, football mannequins, helmets,
National Football League banners, prizes, cheerleaders and
more,” said Farrulla. “We’ve even got ‘Who Let the Dogs Out’
and other music, not to mention the game showing on huge
screens.”
Festivities at both clubs will open at 5:30 a.m., with live
broadcasting starting at 6. Each location will offer a free
breakfast buffet and juice or coffee until 8:30 a.m.
“The first 40 people in the door will get to compete for the
grand prize,” said Paul Robinson, Area II director of community
activities. “Last year, people even camped outside all night just
to get a chance.”
The grand prize at Yongsan’s Main Post Club is a 65-inch
high-definition rear-projection television with stereo sound. The
K-16 crowd will get a chance to win a 27-inch color TV with
DVD player.
Other prizes are available to everyone, including a round-trip
plane ticket to the United States (courtesy of the U.S. Air Alliance)
and NFL jerseys. There will also be “Best Cheer,” “Best End
Zone Dance,” “Best Dress” and Heisman Trophy posing
contests. The halftime show will include Korean cheerleaders
from the LG Sakers professional basketball team.
“To keep the momentum going, we’ll have prize drawings
each time there is a commercial break,” said Farrulla. “We’ll
also give a DVD player to the person who most accurately
predicts the score each quarter.”
Four Korean organizations – People to People New Seoul
Chapter, the World PGA, SSRT Global One phone cards and
the Korea Land Corporation – are contributing prizes and
entertainment, said Sonnie Champigny from Area II MWR
Marketing.
To get fans into the spirit, U.S. Forces Korea servicemembers
and non-essential personnel may be authorized time off by their
commanders to take part in Super Bowl XL festivities.
Supervisors of civilian personnel may authorize liberal leave in
order for them to participate in Super Bowl events and festivities.
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Humphreys Reservists

Citizen Soldiers continue Reserve tradition in K

Reserve or
Korea
orea
By Roger Edwards
and I enjoy the benefits that come with
Area III Public Affairs
it.”
CAMP HUMPHREYS – One of Sgt. 1st Class Margaret Coen-Rollins
only three Army Reserve units was promoted to her new rank in a
permanently assigned to Korea is located ceremony Saturday afternoon.
in a compound on M.P. Hill, at Camp “I’m the mother of four,” she said,
Humphreys. The 343rd Support Center “but my husband and I were on active
(Rear Operations Center) is authorized duty. When my enlistment expired, I
46 members to support the 23rd Area took my discharge from active
Support Group. service and switched over to the
“We were activated in September Reserve. Being a reservist allows me
1990, almost a year before I became part to complete goals I had set for myself
of the unit,” said Sgt. 1st Class Richard in the military, but also gives me the
Sharland, the 343rd full-time Reserve opportunity to spend more time with
technician and unit my children and
administrator. “I the opportunity to
came on board in continue in
July 1991 and spent school.”
a lot of my time Coen-Rollins is
traveling between working toward a PHOTOS BY ROGER EDWARDS
Camp Market, double bachelor’s Warrant OfficerTimothy Coen (left) and 343rd Support Center Commander Lt. Col. Dennis
where our degree in Davenport pin new rank chevrons on Sgt. 1st Class Margaret Coen-Rollins during a promotion
headquarters was sociology and ceremony Saturday.
located; to Yongsan social work.
for the property “I’ve got 119
book; Camp Kim hours toward the
where we had our degree, and I’ll be
motor pool; and able to continue
Camp Humphreys when we get back
for training and
exercises.” Lt. Col. Dennis Davenport commands the to the states this
summer,” she
The unit moved 343rd Support Center. said.
to Camp Humphreys in September Sgt. 1st Class Park Young-whan is
1996, but was housed in two other also a reservist with the 343rd.
facilities before finding its present home “Park is Korean,” said Sharland.
on M.P. Hill. “He’s a former Soldier who grew up
“We’re authorized 46 people,” said in Korea, served in the Republic of
Lt. Col. Dennis Davenport, 343rd Korea Army and went to the States.
commander. “We He served in the
currently have 35 States for a lot of
assigned. Those 35 years, and raised his
people are rarities in family. His daughter
Korea. They are all Sgt. 1st Class Richard Sharland, 343rd Support Center full-time Reserve technician and unit
is a sophomore at administrator, reminisces about the early days of the 343rd Support Center. Sarland, who has
American citizens or the University of
hold a green card. They been with the unit since 1991, attended his last uniformed battle assembly Saturday. He retires
Washington in before the February meeting.
live in Korea but are not Seattle, and a
members of the active member of the Air
-duty military.”
Force Reserve
“I was a combat Officer Training
engineer on active Corps.
duty,” said Spc. “Park returned to
Christopher Connor. Korea and went to
“Now I’m using that work as a slot
background for the machine repairman
343rd, analyzing
Spc. Christopher Conner, a green card for the Army
information.
holder, works with AAFES New Car R e c r e a t i o nal
“I was in Korea
Sales and is progressing toward U.S. Machine program.
when my enlistment
citizenship. He’s been with us
was up and I decided I since October 2001,” Sharland said,
wanted to stay.” “and enjoys what he’s doing.”
Connor went to work with Army and “America’s reservists have a long
Air Force Exchange Service New Car history of serving their country
Sales, and went directly from active duty w h i l e t a k i n g a d v a n t a g e o f t h e
to Reserve status. Conner holds a green benefits that come with being a
card as a 1992 immigrant from Scotland Citizen Soldier,” said Davenport.
and is working toward becoming an “The Citizen Soldiers of the 343rd
American citizen. continue the tradition.” Sgt. 1st Class Sean Lee, a combat engineer with the 343rd, was promoted to his new rank in
“I had already put six years in on a Saturday ceremony. He has been with the unit since May 1999.
active duty,” he said. “I wanted to keep
my hand in as far as uniform service
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Area III The Morning Calm Weekly

K ATUSA C SM
CSM
Super Bowl Fans
Meet and eat while rooting for your
team at Camp Humphreys’ Alaska

Mining Company restaurant or the
Community Activities Center Feb.
6. The AMC is offering a steak and
eggs breakfast for $9.95 from 6
a.m. until 1 p.m. The CAC is
inviting everyone to view the game
on their movie size TV screen while
they enjoy a continental breakfast
for $3.95 from 6:30 a.m. until 1
p.m. Both locations are offering
lots of door prizes.
Lunar New Year
Closings
Camp Humphreys commissary will
be closed Sunday and Monday for
the celebration of Lunar New Year.
Takes Charge
Command Sgt. Maj. Kim Sam-moon receives the
Camp Humphreys Korean Augmentation to the United
States Army Command unit colors from Maj. Lee
Jeong-hwan (right) in a change of responsibility
ceremony at the Gym Jan. 18. Kim, who relieves
outgoing Command Sgt. Maj. Kong Hyung-kwon,
comes to Humphreys from his most recent post as
Republic of Korea Army sergeant major with 8th U.S.
Army in Seoul. Kim entered the Republic of Korea Army
in March 1985.
F. NEIL NEELEY

The post exchange will be open

from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday and
will be open for normal hours
Saturday and Monday. MWR
reports that the Alaska Mining
Company, MacGregor ’s and
Tommy D’s will all be closed
Sunday.
Trafficking in Persons
On-Line Survey
DoDIG has made available an on-
line Survey at http://
www.dodig.mil/tip%20survey/
survey.htm pertaining to trafficking
in persons. Organizations and
agencies need to have all personnel
log on and complete the first part
of the survey. Prostitution and
trafficking in persons coordinators
and trainers need to complete the
second part.
602nd NCO earns safety award
Area III Public Affairs
Staff Sgt. Charles Johnson, 602nd Aviation Support Battalion, was riding
his bicycle home from work Jan. 13, when Philip K. Vincent, safety and
occupational health specialist with the Area III Safety Office, noticed him.
“I was driving along after dark,” said Vincent, “when I noticed a brilliant
red point of light ahead of me at the side of the road. As I got a little closer
it became clear that I was approaching a bicyclist. In addition to the light in
the netting of his backpack, he had a highly reflective belt around the pack
itself and was wearing a vest with reflective strips. I talked with him at a
stop sign, and liked what I heard and what I saw.”
“I started riding the bike in July after moving down here from Camp
Stanley with my unit,” said Johnson. “Camp Humphreys is just too large to
be here without some kind of personal transportation and, if I’m going to
ride a bike, I’m going to be as safe as I can be while I’m doing it.”
Vincent nominated Johnson for a safety award that will be presented to
ROGER EDWARDS
him in February.
Staff Sgt. Charles Johnson

New Army Community

Service Programs
Be Your Own Business: Do you
have what it takes to start a business
when you return to the United States? 23rd ASG
Need to learn where to get financing
and how to compile a business plan?
wins Area III
Those wishing to attend a business hoops tourney
workshop must preregister for the
Spc. George Bunton, 23rd Area Support
class, a workshop in two parts. The
Group, drives past Spc. Will Willams, 348th
first part is scheduled for Feb. 8. The
Quartermaster Company, on his way to the
second will be held Feb. 22. Classes
basket for a layup during the last quarter of
will be in ACS Bldg. 311 from 6:30
Sunday’s final Area III Unit-Level Basketball
to 8:30 p.m.
Tournament game. Bunton was responsible
Resume and resumix classes are
for nine points in the 39-38 23rd Area
scheduled for Feb. 21. Interested
Support Group victory. The 23rd ASG won
parties may take one or both. The
the Area III championship at Camp
resume class is offered from 9 a.m.
Humphreys gym. Both teams advance to
until noon, and the resumix class
the 8th U.S. Army champion-ship
from 1 until 4 p.m. Preregistration is
tournament scheduled for Camp Casey’s
required.
Hanson Field House Feb. 2. “It was a good
For information call 753-8401.
effort from both the 348th and the 23rd,”
said 23rd ASG team coach Capt. John
Want to kick the habit?
Baker. “We’re looking forward to playing
Tobacco cessation class is being
each other again at the 8th Army
offered from 3 until 4 p.m. Tuesdays
championships.” Other teams in the
at Camp Humphreys Education
tournament were from Suwon and Wonju.
Center starting Feb. 7. It’s a four-
class series. Call the health promotion
coordinator at 753-7657 to register
or for information.
F. NEIL NEELEY

Area III
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Residents have voice in shaping Humphreys
By Susan Barkley
Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS – Change is a
constant at Camp Humphreys and that
fact was underscored for a crowd of
approximately 100 at the town hall
meeting held Jan.18 at the Community
Activities Center.
Col. Michael J. Taliento Jr., Area III
commander, summarized progress on issues
raised at the last town hall and provided an
overview of the future by showing the new
Camp Humphreys and Pyeongtaek
transformation video prepared by United
States Forces Korea.
One of the new initiatives announced is
the placement of multi-media kiosks that will
replace the ICE terminals and provide users
a wide range of services. The kiosks will be
located in high-traffic areas and will enable
users to not only provide input regarding Area
III services but also to access command
information such as policy letters, off-limits
areas, safety notices including road and
weather conditions, and community activities
information such as movie schedules, BOSS
activities, and installation maps.
Depending on how the kiosks are
configured, users could check commercial
e-mail and quick Internet access, purchase
MP3 type services, and more.
Javier Lopez, director of information
management, said the kiosk proposal is now
being worked and he hopes to see them
installed as soon as possible.
Questions from the audience covered
many aspects of life at Humphreys.
Someone wanted to know when Krispy
Kreme doughnuts and Starbucks coffee
will come to Humphreys. Steve Ryle,
Humphreys Exchange business manager,
said they are separate contracts and both
are being worked now. The old tailor shop
has already been identified as the site for
the new ‘coffee and doughnut’ cafe.
Taliento outlined his commanders’
engagement plan in response to being
asked when the shuttle bus schedule will
be extended past midnight. He is working
Humphreys American Elementary School
Second-grade teacher Sherri Longoria helps first-grader Daniel Barry (center) and third-grader John
Nichols work on their animal habitat during the Science After-School Club at Humphreys American
Elementary School.
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Pfc. Richard Bahre, 249th Military Police
Detachment (Confinment Facility) posts a
comment on the exchange ICE terminal.The
terminals may soon be replaced by multi-
PHOTOS BY ROGER EDWARDS
media kiosks.
One of three blinking lights and reduced speed school zone signs guards the approachs to
Humphreys Child Development Center, providing an extra margin of safety for parents and
children near the facility.
to establish command presence in the later one evening a week. Kim Aeran- She said she will discuss the issue
person of tenant commanders at specific kim, Defense Commissary Agency with her supervisors and look for ways
trouble spots in order to mitigate manager for Camp Humphreys asked to accommodate this request.
property damage and unacceptable what night would be best and the The next Town Hall is scheduled
behavior. The bus schedule will be consensus seemed to be Thursdays. for April 18.
extended when the commanders’
engagement plan is fully implemented.
Living conditions for young
Progress made since the Oct. 18 Town Hall
Issue: Humphreys students cannot participate in extracurricular activities
Soldiers was raised. There are two
at Osan American High School because of the bus schedule.
barracks still waiting for
Solution: A late school activities bus is now running.
improvements as soon as money is
Issue: Lack of hourly care for children.
available. In the meantime, Command
Solution: Hourly care is now available in the Child Development Center.
Sgt. Maj. Robert R. Frace advised
Issue: Motorcycle Safety Course at Humphreys.
noncommissioned officers and
Solution: Phil Vincent, Area III safety office, said DPW is putting the final
commanders to make sure Soldiers are
touches on a road course and the safety class will be offered in the April
taking care of their spaces and using
time-frame.
self-help as appropriate.
Issue: Pricing for phone and Internet services.
One of the last new issues was a
Solution: Steve Ryle, Humphreys Exchange business manager, announced
request to have the commissary open
a new pricing plan is now being worked on by the contracting office. The
new plan will feature a flat fee and a number of free minutes. He said it will
be similar to the Vonage plan available in the United States.
Issue: No breakfast service at Humphreys Lodge.
Solution: A ‘grab and go’ service will begin later this month. Breakfast is
available at the Alaska Mining Company as well.
Issue: Traffic concerns at the child development center.
Building S-726 (forground) awaits funding for Solution: Three blinking lights, reduced speed signs and school zone signs
quality of life upgrades. Building S-753 recently similar to the one near the elementary school have been installed near the
opened following Barracks Upgrade Program center.
improvements.
JACKIE FARMER NANCY TURNER
Kindergartner Niria Westley works on her reading skills during her class’ silent reading time.
Kindergartners started the school year learning the letters of the alphabet and many can now
read beginning reader books.
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Korean students from across peninsula visit Walker

Coeds meet with
Soldiers as part of
State Dept. program
By Jean Moon
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP WALKER – Twenty Korean
university students, participating in the
U.S. Embassy-supported program
“2006 U.S. Studies Camp: U.S. Studies
for the 21st Century,” toured here Jan.
20.
The visit was part of a three-day
program at Daegu’s Keimyung
University, where the students also
participated in a series of lectures and
open discussions. The program was
made possible by a grant from the U.S.
Embassy. Participants from Pyeongtaek
University, Keimyung University and
Daejin University in Uijeongbu attended.
The three are the only universities
outside of Seoul to offer undergraduate
degrees in American studies. It was the
first time students from all three
universities met to discuss academic and
career development issues related to their
major.
“One of the U.S. Embassy’s jobs is
to provide Koreans with information
about America like U.S. policy, culture
and so on,” said John Y. Choi, assistant
regional program officer for the U.S.
Embassy in Seoul. “The main reason for
how different it is in terms of comfort
from Korean soldiers’ barracks
surprised me. Also, the fact that Soldiers
can feel a sense of freedom in their
private rooms.”
Spc. Francisco Ramos, a 19th
Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)
Soldier, was equally pleased to welcome
the visitors. “The way that I decorate
my room is the way that I feel,” he said.
“I want to share my feelings to show
who I am.”
While more than half of the students
had already visited a U.S. Army
installation in Korea, others were
intimidated by the walls surrounding
them.
“Before coming to Camp Walker, I
was a little nervous because the high
walls around the U.S. Army base
JEAN MOON always made me feel like I could not
Spc. Francisco Ramos, a 19th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) Soldier, shows Korean access it. However, everybody who
university students attending the U.S. Studies Camp at Keimyung University in Daegu his barracks participated in this tour was so friendly
room at Camp Walker Jan. 20. The students toured Camp Walker and ate dinner with Soldiers that I feel even close friendship now,”
in their dining facility to improve their understanding of Americans. said Hwang Hyun-jung from Keimyung
this camp is to study what America is school care program, and a visit to the University.
and what they are going to do as an Community Activities Center before “Because of my American Studies
American studies major student. We concluding with dinner at the dining major, I haven’t had any negative
want those enthusiastic students to facility. feelings toward the United States, but
know more about America and spread Lee Jung-ho, a Seoul native who has if someone who has that feeling toward
information about America.” completed his mandatory service with America and U.S. Soldiers visited here
The tour of Camp Walker consisted the Republic of Korea Army and is now today, their bad perceptions are
of visiting the barracks room of U.S. attending Daejin University, especially possibly changed now,” added Moon
and Korean Augmentation to the U.S. enjoyed visiting the barracks. Hae-ran, a Suwon native studying at
Army Soldiers, the Child and Youth “The Soldier barracks was
Services Center to observe an after- especially impressive,” he said. “First, See Tour
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MLK event evokes memories of leader, crusade for equality

By Steven Hoover
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP WALKER – A packed house was on hand
to help celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King
Jr. at the Evergreen Community Club, Jan. 18.
The theme for this years’ commemoration was
“Remember, Celebrate, Act! A day on, not a day off!”
Headlining the program was a family affair of sorts,
with guest speaker Michael Collins, a force protection
specialist with 19th Sustainment Command
(Expeditionary) who also serves as the pastor for the
Camp Henry Collective Protestant Gospel Service and
the Daeil Community Service.
His wife Chief Warrant Officer Martha Collins,
detachment commander, 20th Military Police
Detachment (Criminal Investigative Division),
accompanied by Lee Hyun-kyung on the piano, began
the program by singing “Eyes of the Sparrow.”
“History is made up of significant events which
shape our future, and outstanding leaders who
influence our destiny,” said Collins, an Army retiree
who was born and raised in Akron, Ala. “Dr. Martin
Luther King Jr., a minister, civil rights leader, intellectual,
social reformer, author, recipient of countless
accolades and awards, winner of the 1964 Nobel Peace
Prize, and a charismatic leader seeking peace in the
volatile social transformation in America during the
1950s and 1960s, was such a leader.
“In 1963, in the celebrate in his honor. The content of that speech
march on Washington, resounded all over the world and the impact can still
D.C., Dr. King made his be felt by all.”
famous ‘I Have a Collins said that although we gather to honor King
Dream’ speech,” he but once a year, it is our actions that we take throughout
continued. “Now, we the year that truly honor the innovative leader and the
must remember where work that he started many years ago.
we came from as a “We as a nation must remember where we were,
nation, not to spend celebrate where we are and continue to make the dream
time dwelling on the a reality; a reality of freedom and justice for all,” Collins
past, but in order to fully said. “We must not only remember the dream, but we
celebrate where we are STEVENH OOVER
must also remember to dream, as dreaming gives us
Michael Collins speaks at the
now and to consider our hope and faith. When we lose hope, we lose faith.
commemoration to celebrate the
actions to secure a When we lose faith, we give up and then we have
legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Jan.
better future. nothing to act upon. We must not view ourselves as
18 at the Evergreen Community Club
Remember – Celebrate individuals who cannot make much of a difference,
on Camp Walker.
– Act.” but we must view ourselves as a nation who can effect
He went on to say that driven by his dream, Dr. a magnificent change.
King acted in a spirit of hope, faith and boldness, “So this is not a day to just remember and to
and because of this dream, the nation had hope; celebrate, but it is a time to renew our commitment
because of this dream, our nation lives in a reality to Dr. King’s dream, to refresh our hope and to take
where we experience equality more than we have an active role in forging ahead into a bright and
ever before, and we continue to not only war prosperous future. We must celebrate our nation’s
against terrorism, but against racial injustice, diversity as it is America’s diversity that makes her
oppression and bias. beautiful.”
“Dr. King had a dream,” Collins said. “He penned He concluded with a rousing rendition of King’s “I
the dream, and then he spoke the dream into reality. Have a Dream” speech, which earned him a standing
Now we assemble here today to commemorate and ovation.
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Soldiers support English camp in Daegu

Well Being Council By Pfc. Oh Kyo-dae
The Area IV Well Being Council will the use of the museum is too limited. classes. I really enjoyed practicing the
19th SC (E) Public Affairs So we tried to find as many uses as play with my friends in English. I think
meet 9 - 11 a.m. Feb. 14, at Henry’s
Place on Camp Henry. Information DAEGU – The warm voices of possible, and we came up with the idea my English improved very much during
updates and issue discussions are students greeted the Soldiers from the of (an) English Camp,” Shin said. the camp. If there were an English Camp
on the agenda. The meeting is open 19th Sustainment Command However, preparing for the English again, I would love to join again,” said
to the community. For information, (Expeditionary) as they began the English Camp had some difficulties. One of them fourth-grader Bae Yae-won.
call 768-8125. Camp class in the theater of the Daegu was finding the appropriate teachers. While English Camp was a great place
Sports Museum. “We had a hard time finding teachers. for kids to learn English and to become
Boxing Invitational Between Dec. 28 and Jan. 20, seven The payment of the teachers and some familiar with Americans, it was also a
The Crown Jewel Boxing Soldiers volunteered to teach English and paperwork problems were the major great opportunity for the Soldiers.
Invitational will be 7 p.m. Feb. 18 American culture to 15 Korean students. obstacles of hiring them. Then we “I volunteered, because it’s a great
at Camp Carroll’s Crown Jewel “The English Camp program is a free, thought about (military) camps in Daegu opportunity to mingle with the Koreans
Fitness Center. The event is open four-week course held every and asked for help. They willingly said and Korean kids and see how they are
to all active-duty personnel. Wednesday and Friday. The pupils are okay,” Shin said. “This was a good idea, with English and how they are with
Mandatory weigh-ins and third and fourth graders who applied for because it made a positive impression Americans,” said Sgt. Melanie Livingston,
physical exams will be 10 - 11:30 the camp and got picked by the standards about the United States and the U.S. 19th SC (E). “The kids were very
a.m. that day. Lodging is available set by the Daegu Sports Museum,” said knowledgeable with English. It was a
Army to parents and kids who attended
for participants from outside Area
Shin Dae-ho, manager of the Daegu the English Camp.” good experience for me.”
IV. For information, call Carlos
Sports Museum. The English Camp had different
Algarin at 765-8287/8118.
“The Daegu Sports Museum was themes for each class, and that meant
Bataan Road March built for the people of Daegu. But when fun for kids.
The 8th U.S. Army 2006 Bataan this museum is used for viewing only, “The English play was the best of all
Memorial Qualifier 13.1-Mile Road
March is scheduled for 8:45 a.m.,
Feb. 18, at the Carey Fitness Center
on Camp Casey. This event is open
to active-duty military personnel
assigned to Army installations.
Registration begins at 6 a.m., with a
course briefing at 8:30 a.m.
Participants must wear the Battle
Dress Uniform and a rucksack
weighing a minimum of 35 pounds.
Participants must also have a full
canteen at the start. No LBE or
helmets are required. Hi-Tech boots
and HI-TEC boots and Camelbaks
are authorized. For information, call
768-6603.

Super Bowl Party

Celebrate the Super Bowl, Feb. 6, at
the Camp Carroll Community
Activity Center starting at 6 a.m. The
event is open to everyone and costs
$1, including breakfast. The game will
be shown on widescreen televisions.
For information, call Carlos Algarin
at 765-7484 or 8325.
Essay/Poster Contest
The Area IV Support Activity Black
History Month Essay/ Poster
Contest is being conducted through
Feb. 6. The contest is open to all
community members. Essay
submissions must be typed in
English, double-spaced and must be
the original work of the contestant.
Each entry must be based on “How
have African-American Fraternal,
Social and Civic Institutions
Impacted our Society.” Rules and
submission guidelines are available
at the Camp Walker, Carroll and
Hialeah libraries. For information,
call Sgt. 1st Class Sandra Gaston at
768-8972.
COLA Survey
The 2006 Cost of Living
Allowance survey will continue
through Feb. 8. Visit http://
175fmc.korea.army.mil to complete
the survey. For information, call
Capt. James Okeke at 725-5421.
Third-grader Seo Hyun-ji conducts a presentation about her hometown to fellow students and
Sgt. Melanie Livingston, 19th SC (E), during the English Camp at Daegu Sports Museum.
Tax Centers gearing up to help alleviate tax-prep pain
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY – Paying taxes is painful enough but
preparing tax returns can be excruciating as well – even for
those who receive a refund. Area IV Tax Centers will offer tax
preparation assistance at three locations beginning Tuesday to
help residents through the trials and tribulations of “Tax
Season.”
Tax services are open to all authorized ID cardholders who
need assistance in preparing and filing their 2005 federal and
state income tax returns. Those filing the 1040 EZ form may
visit on a walk-in basis. All others must make an appointment.
There is no fee for the service and returns are filed electronically,
ensuring quick resolution.
The Daegu enclave Tax Center is located at the Legal
Assistance Office, Bldg. 1805, on Camp Henry. The phone
number is 768-6680. At Camp Carroll, visit the Consolidated
Legal Office, Bldg. T-125 (entrance is in the rear), for
assistance. Call 765-7936 for information or to make
appointments. The Camp Hialeah Tax Center is located at the
Consolidated JAG Office, Bldg. S-275, The phone number is
763-3510.
All three tax centers will be open 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. weekdays.
Before visiting a tax center Soldiers are required to make an
appointment with their unit tax advisor. Unit tax advisors will
help determine the filing needs of each individual. If no unit tax
advisor is available, Soldiers are required to call their local tax
center in advance to verify what paperwork will be necessary.
Taxpayers must bring the following documents, if applicable,
PFC. OH KYO-DAE SGT. JIMMY NORRIS
Park Jae-young gets ready to participate in a
play to mark the conclusion of English camp.
to the tax center:
! 2005 W-2 Form(s)
! Military identification card or equivalent
! Social Security number for each family member (or ITIN
for foreign spouse)
! Valid power of attorney or Form 2848 (Only if “married,
filing jointly” and both spouses cannot come to the
appointment together)
! Documentation supporting claim of dependents (if divorced,
legally separated or filing as head of household)
! Form 1098, mortgage statement or qualified tuition
programs (if one was received)
! Form 1099, retirement, pension or miscellaneous income
(if one was received)
! Documentation relating to interest income, dividends, or
capital gains distributions
! Documentation from rental management
! Charitable contribution documentation (if itemizing)
! A voided check or routing number and account number
for electronic refund or direct deposit
! Any other tax documentation
Customers can obtain tax forms and track their electronic
returns at the Internal Revenues Service Web site
www.irs.gov. Soldiers with MyPay accounts can obtain their
W-2s electronically at the MyPay Web site mypay.dfas.mil.
Area IV Tax Centers will operate fully staffed through May
31, and with reduced staffing on an appointment-only basis
June 1–15.
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168th Med. Bn. welcomes new commander
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY – 168th
Medical Battalion (Area Support)
welcomed a new commander as
Lt. Col. Paul H. Duray Jr.
assumed command from Lt.
Col. Benita A. McLarin during a
change of command ceremony
Jan. 20 at Camp Walker’s Kelly
Field.
Lt. Col. Paul H. Duray Jr.
Duray comes from the 18th
Medical Command at Yongsan Garrison in Seoul where
he served as assistant deputy chief of operations and
plans since August 2004.
McLarin, who retired in a ceremony later in the day,
returned to Travis Air Force Base, Calif., with her
husband Patrick Blatcher.
Both ceremonies were presided over by Col. Brian
D. Allgood, who serves as commander 18th Medical
Command, 121st General Hospital, and as 8th U.S. Army
and USFK surgeon.
Duray has served in a variety of command and staff
positions, including assistant battalion intelligence staff
officer and operations staff officer of the 307th Medical
Battalion (Airborne) and 82nd Airborne, Fort Bragg, N.C;
evacuation control team leader to the French 6th Light
Armored Division in Iraq during Operation Desert Storm;
commander of Company C with the 2nd Brigade Combat
Team during Operation Hurricane Andrew Relief in Dade
County, Fla.; Combined Logistics Officer Advanced
Course instructor at the Army Logistics Management
College, Fort Lee, Va., after completing the Army Medical
Department Officer Advanced Course in 1993.
He later served as a chief of the Clinical Support
Division at the 121st General Hospital; training officer
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and operations officer of the 44th Medical Command,
Fort Bragg; executive officer and battalion commander
for 261st Area Support Medical Battalion, Fort Bragg,
overseeing unit deployments to Operations Joint Forge
and Enduring Freedom; European Command desk officer
and chief of Current Operations Branch in the Directorate
of Healthcare Operations, Office of the Surgeon General,
Headquarters, Department of the Army in Falls Church,
Virginia.
Duray earned a bachelor of arts degree in history from
Virginia Military Institute in 1987. After selection into
the U.S. Army – Baylor University program in healthcare
administration in 1996, he completed his academics at
Fort Sam Houston, Texas, in 1997, and residency at
McDonald Army Community Hospital, Fort Eustis, Va.,
in 1998, earning a masters degree in healthcare
administration. He also attended the Army Medical
Department Officer Advanced Course.
His awards and decorations include the Meritorious
Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters, Army
Commendation Medal with four oak leaf clusters, National
Defense Service Medal with a bronze star, Southwest
Asia Service Medal with two bronze stars, Global War on
Terrorism Service Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal,
Humanitarian Service Medal, the Kuwait Liberation Medals
from the Kingdoms of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, the Expert
Field Medical Badge, Ranger Tab, the Master Parachutist
Badge, the Army Meritorious Unit Commendation, the
Army Staff Identification Badge, and the Australian Army
Parachute Badge.
168th Med. Bn. (AS), activated in September 1942 at
Camp Young, Calif., provides world-class,
comprehensive, quality primary health care to eligible
beneficiaries by operating clinics in the 13 communities
within the battalion’s area of responsibility.
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NEWS & NOTES
Chinhae to Host
Softball Tournament
The Cherry Blossom Softball Tournament, open to
teams peninsula-wide, is scheduled for April 8-9 at
Chinhae Navy Base. Entry fee is $8 per person, with
teams being limited to 15 players. For information,
call Tianna Luiting at 762-5529.
TAS PTO Collecting Box Tops
Taegu American School’s Parent Teacher
Organization is sponsoring a “Box Tops for
Education” drive through May. The program,
for students in Sure Start through sixth grade,
requires the clipping of “Box Top” coupons from
participating products and bringing them to
school. Each coupon is worth 10 cents. This
program earned almost $800 last year. For a list
of participating products, go to
www.boxtops4education.com. For information,
call 764-4378.
Foreign Service Exam
Registration for the April 8 Foreign Service Written
Exam is now open. Anyone interested, or needing
information, may visit www.careers.state.gov to
begin the registration process.
Instructors Sought
The 4960th Multi-Functional Training Brigade
is seeking instructors to teach the Intermediate-
Level Education Course, formerly the Command
and General Staff Officers Course. For eligibility
requirements or information, contact Lt. Col.
Rodney Sanders at 768-8968, or at
sandersrs@korea.army.mil.
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VA tops in health care satisfaction
By Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON – Veterans continued to rate the
care they receive through the Department of Veterans
Affairs health care system higher than other Americans
rate private-sector health care for the sixth consecutive
year, a new annual report on customer satisfaction
reveals.
For VA Secretary R. James Nicholson, the news is
affirmation of what he called “the greatest story never
told,” that the VA offers top-quality care for its patients.
VA medical services received high marks during
the annual American Customer Satisfaction Index,
which has ranked customer satisfaction with various
federal programs, private-sector industries and major
companies since 1994.
Veterans who recently used VA services and were
interviewed for the 2005 ACSI survey gave the VA’s
inpatient care a rating of 83 on a 100-point scale –
compared to a 73 rating for the private-sector health
care industry. Veterans gave the VA a rating of 80 for
outpatient care, five percentage points higher than the
75 rating for private-sector outpatient care and nine
percent higher than the average satisfaction rating for
all federal services.
“Although VA has received many wonderful
endorsements recently, the support of our veterans –
the people who know us best – is the highest praise,”
Nicholson said.
The latest survey marks the sixth consecutive year
that VA’s health care system has outranked the private
sector for customer satisfaction, Nicholson noted Jan.
20 during a joint interview with the Pentagon Channel
and American Forces Press Service.
He called this year’s results, like those over the
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Pyeongtaek University.
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The Area IV Support Activity provides numerous
past six years, a testament to the hard work of VA
Korean groups with tours of its installations each year,
employees and generous funding from Congress and
particularly university and high school students.
the president, who have increased the VA’s budget by
“Installation tours like this one, conducted for students
57 percent over the past five years.
participating in the U.S. Studies Camp, are our most
The results also reaffirm what Nicholson said the
effective community relations activity,” said Kevin
VA’s 7.5 million enrollees have recognized all along:
Jackson, Area IV Support Activity public affairs officer.
The VA continues to get better all the time. “It’s been
“When our younger Soldiers participate and interact with
good for a long time, but now it’s great,” he said.
Koreans their age, they debunk myths and change
Over its 75-year history, the VA has created “the largest
perceptions that some Koreans have about them, the
integrated health care system in the world and arguably
U.S. Army and the United States.”
the best,” Nicholson said. Some 237,000 VA professionals
The students realized the tour was a great
provide health care to more than 7.5 million enrollees
opportunity not afforded to many others.
through 154 hospitals, 860 clinics and 200 veteran’s
“It’s not easy to see and feel America directly like
centers. These health care facilities are “on the leading
today,” Moon said. “While talking with U.S. Soldiers and
edge of technology and safety” as they provide a model
touring the installation, I learned more about America and
for the medical profession, Nicholson said.
this is why we are participating in this camp.”
A computerized medical record system – one
Nicholson said he hopes will serve as a model for the
Defense Department and other organizations – helps
eliminate hospital mix-ups and ensures more thorough
patient care, he said.
In addition, VA remains a leader in medical research,
developing the pacemaker, helping pioneer the CT scan,
and performing the first liver transplant, among other
advances, he said. The VA has been involved in studies
involving Parkinson’s disease and a recent
breakthrough in an immunization for shingles.
Meanwhile, the VA continues to strive to better serve
its patients, Nicholson said. The department’s staff is
working to reduce waiting time for appointments and
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receive top priority for care, he said. “We have ramped Children in the after-school care program at Camp Walker’s Child
up for them,” he said, noting that the VA has already and Youth Services Center, guide a group of students from universities
provided medical services to about 135,000 new in Uijeongbu, Pyeongtaek and Daegu through their building as part
veterans. “We are there for them and ready for them.” of a tour requested by the U.S. Embassy in Seoul.
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Word of the week

‘soel-nahl’
The phrase of the week

“ Happy Lunar New Year!

ear!””
Year!

.
Seol-nahl jahl jee-neh-seh-yo.
Lunar New Year Happy

Conversation of the week

What do you do during the
Soel-nahl-eh Lunar New Year holidays?
moe hah-seh-yo?

We perform ancestor
Chah-ryeh memorial rites.
This story is about jee-nehm-nee-dah.
Seoul USO’s Good
Neighbor event. Do you wear a traditional
Hahn-bohk ee-bue-seh-yo? Korean garment?

Yes.
Neh.

Do you play games for the

Soel-nahl nohl-ee holidays?
ee-suem-nee-gah?

Yes. We play seesaw and

Neh. Noel-dwee-gee-wah shuttlecocks.
Jeh-gee-chah-gee yo.

a New Year’s bow

worship at an
ancestor’s grave