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ever before in the history Every person, no matter the rank doing that they should be rather than do the same.
of our nation has support or position, also has weaknesses highlighting Soldier’s day-to-day The U.S. Army isn’t, never was
for the American service and shortfalls that will sometimes mission successes. and never will be a perfect
member been stronger. show despite the fact that most While I whole-heartedly agree organization. What it is, however, is
Never before in the history of the people strive for excellence and that leaders at every level need to a powerful and amazing outfit made
all-volunteer Army has the spirit of the want to be at the top of their game. always do what’s right, set and up of men and women everyone
American Soldier been more Soldiers as a rule want to stand out enforce standards and lead by should be proud of – most of all
celebrated, revered, written about and and shine. Soldiers have example, it is my belief that a well- those of us who serve side by side
discussed in the media than now. competitiveness about them and aim deserved pat on the back for a job one another.
No matter one’s political beliefs to succeed in all they do. well done goes a long way and is We’re all works in progress
or position on the war, the young Sadly, it is within our own ranks usually all a good Soldier needs to learning as we go. Rather than
men and women who nobly choose that what it means to be a Soldier continue serving well. focus solely on what we don’t
to serve their nation are by and large isn’t always as readily celebrated. While we all benefit from always get right, we should proudly
supported by the American public. While so many young people who corrective criticism, or on-the-spot celebrate that which we do.
Each of us who wear a uniform are by all accounts eligible to serve corrections, a balanced delivery (Editor’s Note: Sgt. 1st Class
do what our nation asks of us each in the Armed Forces choose not to, makes all the difference. While it’s Kanessa Trent is NCOIC for the 2ID
and every day, no matter what job we as American Soldiers are part of easy to stand back and point out Public Affairs Office.)
one holds or where one is stationed. an organization made up of flaws or deficiencies and make
Each of us performs a duty the volunteers who all joined for recommendations to fix those, it’s To submit a guest commentary for
vast majority shy away from and different reasons, but whom all not always as easy to stand back use in The Morning Calm Weekly, send
that in and of itself is reason to be choose to serve just the same. and evaluate the true it to:
proud of every man and woman Certainly there are things we all accomplishments and the enormous MorningCalmWeekly@korea.army.mil.
who was brave enough to take the need to do better, both personally achievements of those in our ranks. Include a point of contact name and
oath. and professionally. While our nation has pulled telelphone number. Deadline for
Everyone has strengths and All too often I hear leaders in this together to support our troops with submission is close of business Friday
talents that are showcased in their Army talk about what Soldiers unwaiverable resolve, those of us prior to publication.
MP Blotter
The following entries were excerpted from the advised of (and waived) his/her legal right, rendering a written result of 0.122 percent blood alcohol content. Subject 1
military police blotters. These entries may be incomplete sworn statement denying the offense. Investigation was apprehended, transported to the Busan-jin Police
and do not imply the guilt or innocence of any person. continues by MPI. Station, processed and released by KNP at 11 p.m. This is
Area 1 Area 2 a final report.
! Assault consummated by battery, Drunk and Disorderly ! Damage to Personal Property – Victim 1’s 1992 Dodge Area 5
Conduct –June 2, Subject 1 and Victim 1 were involved in a Stealth was damaged while it was legally parked, secured ! Shoplifting – A subject was observed putting a ring
verbal altercation, that turned physical when Subject 1 struck and unattended. Damages consisted of three major on his/her finger and departed the Base Exchange without
Victim 1 on the face with a closed fist. Subject 1 was scratches and one major dent on the passenger side of the rendering payment. The subject was apprehended and
apprehended and transported to the Camp Stanley MP vehicle. A search for subject(s) and/or witness(es) met with transported to the Security Force Confinement Center
Station, where he/she was administered a series of Field negative results. Victim 1 rendered a written sworn statement where he/she was advised of his/her rights. Subject
Sobriety Tests, that he/she failed. Subject 1 was transported attesting to the incident. Investigation continues by MPI. acknowledged his/her rights, declined legal counsel and
to the Stanley Troop Medical Clinic, where he/she was Area 3 rendered a written statement. Estimated Cost of Lost is
administered a command-directed blood alcohol test, with ! Larceny of Government Property – Between 10 a.m.May $5.95.
results pending. Subject 1 was transported back to the 15 and 9:30 a.m. June 1, person(s) unknown, by means ! Resisting Arrest, Drunk and Disorderly Conduct,
Stanley MP Station, where he/she was released to his/her unknown, removed Victim 1’s Army camouflaged helmet Damage to Personal Property – Subject 1 threw a piece of
unit. June 5, Subject 1 reported to the Camp Stanley MP (that was left secured and unattended) from Bldg. 577, wood through the right rear window of Victim 1’s POV,
Station, where he/she was advised of (and waived) his/her Rm. 204. Person(s) unknown then fled the scene in an while he/she was driving south on Masan Road. Subject
legal rights, rendering a written sworn statement admitting unknown direction. There were no visible signs of forced 1 started to pull away and resist apprehension while being
to the offenses. This is an alcohol-related incident. entry. Estimated Cost of Lost is $326. Investigation detained. The subject was escorted to the Main Gate where
Investigation continues by Military Police Investigations. continues by MPI. he/she was handcuffed and searched. Subject was
! Wrongful Use of Marijuana, – May 10, Subject 1 tested Area 4 transported to Bldg. 1425 and consented to a PBT with
positive for tetrahydrocannabinol, the active ingredient of ! Drunk Driving – While operating a POV, Subject 1 was results of .211 percent BAC. Subject was advised of his/
marijuana, after submitting a urine sample during a unit stopped at a DUI checkpoint conducted by Korean her legal rights, that he/she acknowledged, requesting
urinalysis April 27. May 23, The subject reported to the National Police and asked for a breath sample. Subject 1 legal counsel and refusing to make a written sworn
Camp Casey Provost Marshal Office where he/she was was administered a Portable Breathalyzer Test, with a statement. Subject was released to his/her unit.
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Warrant Officer
Recruiting Team Visits
A Warrant Officer Recruiting Team
will brief on qualifications and
application procedures for becoming
U.S. Army warrant officers. Through
June 24, the team will visit Yongsan
Garrison and camps Humphreys,
Carroll and Henry. For information on
Henry or Carroll, call 768-7154; on
Yongsan Garrison, call 724-6330; and
at Humphreys, call 753-7598.
IG Positions Available
The United States Forces Korea and
Eighth Army Inspector General’s
Office is looking for officers and
NCOs who desire to become
inspectors general in Area II. Soldiers
in the rank of major (branch
immaterial) and Sgt. 1st Class (MOS
42A/42L and 92Y) are sought to serve CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER TEDDY C. DATUIN
as inspectors general. There is also Eric Kattner, a CNFK servicemember flanked by two Korean middle school students at the Gaya Family Restaurant in downtown Gangneung,
an opening for an IG position in the waiting for more of the side dishes to be served.
rank of captain at Camp Humphreys.
For information, call Lt. Col. Levern
Eady at 725-6739. Tours unite KKor
orean youth, American ‘neighbors’
orean
FY06 Colonel Promotion By Chief Warrant Officer Teddy C. Datuin the Americans,” said Jenny Yoon, a 14-year-old eighth-
Selection Board 1st Signal Brigade
grader at Ewha Middle School in Seodaemun-gu. “All of
The FY06 Colonel ACC Promotion
GANGNEUNG –– For Anna Park, a 13-year-old from the Americans are very nice and the older ones are funny.
Selection Board will convene July 25.
All lieutenant colonels with an Active
Sinyongsan Elementary School, the three-hour bus trip They say easy and simple words.”
Duty Date of Rank between Sept. 2, from Yongsan to Gangneung June 10 was well worth it. “I Eric Kattner, a servicemember with the Commander,
2002, and Sept. 30, 2003, will compete like this tour because I am with my American friends,” the U.S. Naval Forces Korea and a newcomer to Korea,
below the promotion zone. All Korean sixth-grader commented in perfect English. believes that the Saturday Cultural Tour is an excellent
lieutenant colonels with an ADOR Twice a month, on the second and fourth Saturdays, opportunity to experience not only Seoul but the
between June 2, 2001, and Sept. 1, 2002, Korean elementary and middle school children in Yongsan surrounding and distant areas as well.
will compete in the promotion zone. and its vicinities join the joint American and Korean In spite of the morning rain, the June 10 trip to
Those lieutenant colonels with an Saturday Cultural Tour Program. This program is part of Gangneung included eight Americans, five Korean adults
ADOR of June 1, 2001, and earlier will the Good Neighbor Program between the Yongsan and 13 Korean elementary and middle school students.
compete above the zone. American community and the local communities in Yongsan It was a scenic trip all along the way, one-and-a-half-
Officers with an approved separation and its nearby surrounding communities. hour, before Gangneung. Both sides of the highway were
date within 90 days of the convene date This program is managed by Michael Lee, Area II and green tree-covered mountains and the valleys were colored
of the board (separation date thru Oct. Yongsan Garrison’s Army Community Services Korean green by growing rice and vegetables.
23, 2006) are not eligible for language, history and culture instructor. The other After a traditional Korean lunch at the Gaya Family
consideration. component of the program is the English Class programs Restaurant in downtown Gangneung, the tour group
In order to be eligible for consideration for Korean children and adults.
by the board, all mandatory or optional “I come to the Saturday Cultural Tours because I like See Gangneung, Page 4
OERS must be received, error-free, in
Anna Park, a 13-year old Sinyongsan Elementary School Korean sixth grader feeding the fish at
the Hyu-hyu-am temple site on a strange shaped rocky coastline of the East Sea.
Mitchell’s Airing
World Cup Series
Mitchell’s will open its doors Monday
at 3:30 a.m. to air the 4 a.m. game against
France. Breakfast buffet will be eggs,
bacon, sausage, toast and coffee for
$4.95. Mitchell’s will close after the
game for its monthly facility
maintenance.
Warrior Swimming
Championship
Camp Casey will host the Warrior
Division Swimming Championship at
the Hanson Pool Saturday. Race Day
Registration will be 9 to 10 a.m.
Competition begins at 10:05 a.m.
JIM CUNNINGHAM
No Limit Poker Brig. Gen. H.T. LandwermeyerJr., IMA-Korea Region Office director, discusses the game during the BOSS golf tournament June 9.
The Area II commander and staff will Nelson were awarded the Silver Award; United States Forces Korea Commander Gen. B.B. Bell honors Gold Award Recipient Kristin
answer questions during an Area II and Kristin Harding earned the foremost Harding at the U.S. Embassy Association Center June 6.
Radio Town Hall 11 a.m.-noon June 26. Gold Award. Girl Scout member. The Silver Award The Gold Award recipients, Patten
Community members can phone Harding conducted a 50-hour was established with the Gold Award in said, are eligible for special college
questions or concerns to 723-2453 1980, and in 2001, the Bronze Award scholarships, are officially recognized
leadership service project where she
during the live broadcast or e-mail
collected toiletries for donation to a was created for Juniors. The awards by the U.S. government and have
areaiitownhall@korea.army.mil before
battered woman’s shelter near Gimpo honor scouts for exceptional preferred status when applying for jobs
or during the AFN-Korea 102.7 Eagle
FM broadcast. Airport. commitment and outstanding dedication with many prospective employers.
“I’m just glad I was able to make a toward the community. “I believe that the recipients will
Area II MWR Summer meaningful contribution to our host “There have been 39 girls who have probably be leaders of the future,” said
Sales Promotion country here in Korea,” said Harding. achieved the Gold Award in the entire Girl Scout Lead Trainer Jerri Nelson.
Purchase $5 or more at Yongsan Lanes, “It was great to help these women get West-Pacific region,” said Seoul “I think they learned a lot of
Main Post Club, Commiskey’s or back on their feet, get job training and a Overseas Committee Chair Susan responsibility and leadership which they
Yongsan Family Fun Park and get a place to stay.” Patten. “Kristin Harding is the second will carry out throughout their careers.”
chance to win 32 great prizes, with a The Girl Scout Gold Award is the Girl Scout member in Yongsan to earn
grand prize of Panasonic big-screen highest award that can be earned by a this distinction.” E-mail yangwon.lee@korea.army.mil
television. Just drop your receipts at
the entry box on your way out. You
must be present at Yongsan Lanes 1
p.m. Aug. 5 to win. The event is
Area II hosts Korean,
sponsored by SSRT. For information,
call 723-5821.
English speech contest
By Pvt. Jung Jae-hoon
Basic English Class Area II Public Affairs
Learn basic English grammar 11 a.m. -
YONGSAN GARRISON — Area II held its 8th Korean
noon Tuesdays and Thursdays at the
and English Speech Contest July 7 at the Multi-purpose Training
Army Community Services Outreach
Center at Hannam Village. For
Facility to promote Hangul education for U.S. Soldiers.
information, call 723-6810. Eight Soldiers participated in this event to understand
Korean culture better, and also to bring Republic of Korea
Seoul USO Happenings and U.S. Soldiers closer.
!Father’s Day Giveaways: The USO “I participated in this event because my KATUSA friend
and Army and Air Force Exchange told me I was good at speaking Korean and kept on
Service have combined forces to encouraging me.” said Spc. Jaqui McCree from Troop
celebrate the man of the house. Join Command who won the contest. “I think this is a wonderful
the USO and AAFES Saturday at the event because it shows not all the Soldiers are bad, a lot of
Yongsan Main Exchange for hotdog U.S. Soldiers including me are trying to understand and learn
and fishing reels giveaways. You can the different culture of Korea.”
also join the fun by participating in Also five Korean children, who learned English from
the Rock, Paper, Scissors tournament. PHOTOS BY PVT. JUNG JAE-HOON Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army and U.S. Soldiers,
!Purchase Mettalica tickets at a five Contest Winner Spc. Jaqui McCree, Troop Command, gives a smile prepared English speeches to show how they have improved
percent discount at the Seoul USO. during his June 7 presentation at the Multi-purpose Training Facility. in their English-speaking skills.
!There will be a Canteen special June
26 at the Seoul USO. Active-duty
“Learning a foreign language is understanding the culture
servicemembers can have a meal at the of that country, and by expressing friendship in the language,
Canteen for $1. the closer it will feel between the two,” said Area II Senior
!The Good Neighbor Program needs Republic of Korea Army Officer Lt. Col. Kang Sung-ryoung.
volunteers to have fun June 29. Spend “So, in this point of view, the U.S. Soldiers participating in
the day with Korean school children, the Korean speech [contest] and students participating in the
have lunch and go bowling. Call the English speech contest today are leading the effort to increase
USO at Camp Kim to sign up. ROK-U.S. friendship.”
Some American speakers wore Korean traditional clothing,
Area II Web site and some used popular phrases from a Korean comedy show.
For up-to-date news and information, The top two speakers of the Korean contest and top
visit the Area II Web site at http:// speaker from the English speech contest will compete in a
area2.korea.army.mil. peninsula-wide contest at Balboni Theater Tuesday.
Soldiers support their contestants during the speeches. E-mail JaeHoon.Jung@korea.army.mil
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Area II celebrates
organization day
By David McNally is the best support group on
Area II Public Affairs the peninsula,” Moses said.
YONGSAN GARRISON “You guys make it happen
— In what officials called one every day, day in and day out.”
of the “best events of the The first volleyball game of
year,” 760 Area II Soldiers, the day pitted DOL against the
employees and family members Directorate of Plans, Training,
celebrated Area II Organization Mobilization and Security.
Day June 9 near the Yongsan DPTMS came away victorious
soccer field. with a final set score of 2-1.
Area II Deputy Commander The DPTMS team advanced to
Don Moses told the crowds a championship match with
that many employees were still DPW. The DPW team took it
working. home 2-1.
“It’s very hard for us to In the soccer matches, DOL
stop, take notice of what’s took on DPW, won and
happening and enjoy each continued on to a
other’s company,” he said. “As championship match with
PVT. J UNG JAE- HOON you can see, we have about HHC. The HHC team won the
Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Area II, plays the Area II Directorate of Logistics team June 9 at the 2,500 employees in Area II, but trophy in the final match 6-5.
Yongsan Soccer Field during the organization day. The HHC team won 6-5. we’re going to be cycling in “This is going to be a great
and out because we provide day of fun and sports and
service 24-7.” sportsmanship,” said Capt.
Moses said even though it Michael Norman, HHC
was a day to relax, Area II commander. “So let’s all enjoy
employees were still working this day, have a good time and
at the Child Development enjoy this day out of our
Center, the Directorate of office.”
Public Works, the Housing “Many people have said it
Office, the Fire Department, was a good event,” said Event
Pass and Identification, Food Organizer Chang In-duk. “I’m
DAVID MCNALLY DAVID MCNALLY Service, and the Directorate of happy with how it turned out.”
Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Area II Soldiers listen to Area II Deputy Commander Don Moses Logistics.
the 2006 Area II Organization Day opening remarks. welcomes everybody to the annual event. “You are the reason Area II E-mail mcnallyde@korea.army.mil
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Computer enthusiasts
gather at Seoul club
By David McNally
Area II Public Affairs
CAMP KIM — Even the rain
Saturday couldn’t keep computer
enthusiasts away from the June
meeting of the Seoul Computer Club.
More than 20 people turned out
for a 2-hour technology session at
the Seoul USO classroom.
The group meets monthly to
discuss new trends, gear and
techniques.
“We’ve had topics on just about
everything,” said Seoul Computer
Club Secretary BJ Gleason. “We even
had the E-bay Asia security chief stop
by and give a presentation.”
Gleason said the club tries to find
topics that appeal to everyone.
Saturday, Gleason gave a PHOTOS BY DAVID MCNALLY
Navy Lt. Cmdr. Steve Gottlieb (left) and Tommy Kramer discuss the presentation given
by Steve Carpenter Saturday at the Seoul USO classroom.
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efore I go to work, I Therefore, I have to have these keys use it in our everyday life. seeking things first. The moment we
always remind myself about with me at all times. How would you like to have a key come to see God’s power and
the keys I need to have for In conjunction, I must reflect on that will open the door to the future wisdom as the genuine source of our
each day. On my key ring I have keys what keys I need every day that will so that you would know what to do happiness, the door to a happy life,
for home, the office, my car and the help me with my spiritual journey. As and what choices to make? You have tightly closed so far, will suddenly be
chapel section. the aforementioned keys are so it! The Bible says “In all your ways opened. A happy life no longer
I think I have too many keys! essential to my worldly life, just as acknowledge God and He will direct remains a secret garden to those who
Sometimes I wish only one key would important are the keys for my spiritual your path.” The key is to always seek have the key to enter this world.
be sufficient for all. However, each of life. And, like the occasionally what God wants for your life, not Surely, God has given us the keys
these keys is very important in my misplaced car keys, these keys don’t what you want. to happy life. It’s up to us to use them
daily life. just materialize; they have to be How about a key that will open the or not. They are found in his Word
First, I could never leave the sought after. door to anything your heart desires? and they won’t do us much good
house without my car keys. Then, if I Many people are seeking to have a You already have it. The Bible says lying on the coffee table at home. We
leave the rest of the keys on the table happy life without first having a solid “Delight yourself in the Lord, and he need to take them with us wherever
at home, I will have a lot of trouble foundation. This key cannot be will give you the desires of your we go. Let us take and enjoy these
everywhere I go on that day. I would carried on a key ring, but you will heart.” keys every day.
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Wolf PPack
ack rreaches
eaches out to Kunsan orphans
By Senior Airman Stephen Collier
8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
KUNSAN AIR BASE — More than
20 Wolf Pack members cleared their
schedules and opened their hearts
recently, as they traveled to the
8th Army Swimming Ilmagwon children’s orphanage
Championships located in Kunsan City.
The orphanage, located minutes
The Eighth U.S. Army Swimming
Championships, hosted by Morale, from the base, received a special treat
Welfare and Recreation, will take place from members of the 8th Logistics
at Camp Casey’s Hanson Field House Readiness Squadron, May 20. Since
Swimming Pool July 8. Competition will 2005, squadron members donated
be conducted in men’s and women’s their time and expertise to help
divisions. Categories will be: Men’s refurbish and repair playground
Open (32 years of age and under), Men’s equipment left in disarray from last
Senior (33 years of age and over), & year’s monsoon season and harsh
Women’s Open (any age). For winter storms. After a few setbacks
SEUNG WAN
information, call 725-5064. and rescheduled delivery dates, the
Above: Capt. Carrie Zeune, 8th Fighter Wing
playground equipment was finally re-
safety office, goes in for the tickle while swinging
installed.
Yongsan Auto, Cycle with a child from the Ilmagwon orphanage. More
“This is a great opportunity (for the
Show set for Saturday than 20 Wolf Pack members donated their time
Wolf Pack) to give of themselves,”
The Yongsan Auto and Cycle Show will for the children May 20.
take place at the commissary parking said Chap. (Maj.) Boyd Short Jr., 8th
Fighter Wing chaplain. “It really is Right: Lt. Col. Jeffrey Hunt, 8th Security Forces
lot from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. In
making a difference in these children’s Squadron commander, makes a new friend
each category, $200 cash prizes will be
lives who really need adult May 20 at the Ilmagwon children’s orphanage
offered. Categories will include Best
supervision, attention and affirmation. .beneficial because they (the children)
Overall, Best Wheels, Best Sounds,
Best Modified Motor and Best Hooptie. This trip gives them [airmen] a look at can learn some English from the
The event will be sponsored by the Korea they would never see.” airmen.”
Area II MWR Automotive Center. Call But installing the playground After tee ball, Wolf Pack members
738-5315 for information. equipment wasn’t the only item on the and children alike were escorted to the
agenda that brought smiles to these orphanage’s auditorium. There,
Area II Pool League children. A game of tee ball was everyone sang and danced to the tunes
The Area II Pool League is seeking new introduced shortly after and each Wolf of a guitar and the tastes of juice
members. The group meets at 7 p.m. Pack member was paired with a child. boxes and tortilla chips. David Kim,
each Tuesday at the Main Post Club, After each team was given a colored director of the orphanage, said it’s an SENIOR AIRMAN STEPHEN COLLIER
Harvey’s Lounge and the Navy Club -- ribbon signifying their respective important thing for the children to they can build relationships with
all on Yongsan Garrison. Americans that is very important. I
team, it was on to the ball park. Short have the support from Kunsan.
Membership is open to any ID
said it can be nice for those Wolf Pack “The main important reason is the can only say ... thank you.”
cardholders, family members, retirees,
members with families back home to love they give to our children … I The Wolf Pack chapel has
Department of Defense civilians or
be able to reconnect with children appreciate this very much,” he said. scheduled visits to the orphanage
contractors and individuals sponsored
by ID cardholders. for information, call while they serve their one-year “There are many reasons why it is every Wednesday.
Brent Abare at 723-3691 or e-mail unaccompanied tour. good for Americans to come here but, To date this calendar year, the
abareb@korea.army.mil. “Having fun with the kids is what in particular, the relationship is very chapel has completed three service
this is all about,” he said. “A lot of us good because the children need to projects for the children of the
Father’s Day Special leave our families and are away from understand that Americans are good orphanage, including the purchase of
Families are invited to bring dad out to those we love. You get reconnected for Koreans. Nike tennis shoes for the children as
Yongsan Garrison’s Commiskey’s with kids and it makes a difference for “Our history is rich so from the well as donating Christmas gifts for
restaurant for the Blue Plate Special, 5- the children. These trips are also beginning of their (children’s) lives, the holiday season.
9 p.m. Sunday. The special is a steak
and crab leg combo meal including
soup, salad bar and dessert for $21.95.
Call 736-3968 for information.
Reggaeton royalty but its popularity has also spread throughout North America,
Europe, Japan and the Philippines.
Sgt. Kenji Dorsey, 538th Ordinance Company, spars with Spc. Dennisur Thompson, Headquarters, Headquartes Detachment. Thompson is growing by leaps and bounds.”
was one of two women in the class. “I gave it my all,” she said. “I just wanted to get it over with.” “I’m doing this because I want to
learn to defend myself,” said
By Susan Barkley with each level building on the skills effective in hand-to-hand combat.” Airman 1st Class Garrett Mincin,
Area III Public Affairs learned at lower levels and teaches This basic class was taught by Air Force Seismological Research
CAMP LONG – The 538th skills needed for hand-to-hand three Level III instructors. Staff Station, Detachment 452.
Ordnance Company, 6th Ordnance combat, how to close the distance, Sgt. Monica Gonzales, “Especially with the Air Force
Battalion last week hosted the first gain a dominant position and finish Headquarters, Headquarters being an expeditionary force and
Army Combatives training ever held the fight. Detachment, and Sgt. Jerett Lacure, with today’s operations tempo
at Camp Long, and the result was “The Level I instructor teaches Company D, 1st Battalion, 2nd being what it is. With so many Air
that 13 Soldiers and one airman ground fighting and basic Aviation Regiment, completed their Force units being forward
completed Level I training and now clinching,” said Capt. Joseph M. training at Camp Humphreys in deployed, it makes good sense to
know the basics of hand-to-hand Borovicka, commander, 538th Ord. April. First Sgt. Sean Ward, 1st be able to defend myself in
combat and can teach Level I Co., 6th Ord. Bn. “Closing the Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment combat. I’m going to take this
combatives up to the platoon level. distance from striking range to completed his training at Fort knowledge back to my unit and
Combatives training, an Army grappling range ... is the basis for Benning, Ga., last November. teach anybody there who wants to
requirement, is a four-level course what a Soldier needs to know to be “We teach them how to go from learn.”
said she was enjoying the nice weather and hoped (left) Staff Sgt. Timothy Mose, Company A, 304th Signal Brigade, Staff Sgt. Esmeraldo Yaya and Spc. Anthony Masga, both with
that there will be more meals like this. 2-52 Combat Aviation Brigade, all enjoy the barbecue at the Blackhorse cookout.
Master Sgt. Godfry W. Miller, 2nd CAB food service re-supplying the serving line with chicken. White echoed his sentiments when she said in addition
supervisor, credits White with the idea and helped by Meanwhile, Pfc. Herman A. Banks, Co. E, 3-6 CAV, to the nutritional value, meals at the Blackhorse stand out
pointing her in the right direction to arrange for tents, tables 2nd CAB, was manning a grill filled with links. He thought because they put a lot of emphasis on sanitation and making
and grills. the cookout was a great idea because it is a morale booster sure the Soldiers who do the cooking are fully trained.
The staff was having fun too. for the troops. Miller said he hopes to be able to offer more meals like
“People don’t know how good our food is,” said Pvt. The DFAC offers nutritious meals with a good variety this and White said she is looking to feature more ethnic
Johnny R. Franklin, E Co., 2-52, GAS Bn., while he was every day Miller said. menus among their daily fare.
Camp Carroll
Carroll MI unit supports Evergreen home
Outdoor Pool Closed By Kevin Jackson
Due to renovations, the Camp Carroll Area IV Public Affairs
outdoor swimming pool is closed for WAEGWAN – At 5 p.m. Friday
the summer. For information, call evenings, most Soldiers and civilians are
Carlos Algarin at 765-8118.
focusing on the weekend. But two
bilingual Soldiers from Camp Carroll and
AAFES Bazaar at
some disadvantaged children of indigent
Kelly Fitness Center
The Army and Air Force Exchange Korean mothers from this community
Service’s Concessionaire’s Bazaar have other plans. They are practicing
will be 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday – English.
Sunday at Kelly Fitness Center on Company B, 524th Military
Camp Walker. For more information, Intelligence Battalion, entered into an
call Chong Chu-yong at 768-7383 or agreement with the Waegwan Evergreen
011-9859-1213. Mothers’ and Children’s Home May 19
to teach English to its elementary and
Camp Henry Theater middle school students, conduct a
Wednesday Matinees quarterly rice drive, and participate in
Starting Wednesday, the Camp social activities together.
LEE SANG-HUN
Henry Theater will begin offering “As we provide these programs to the
matinees, starting at 3 p.m. The first Sgt. Jessi Howell from Company B, 524th Military Intelligence Battalion at Camp Carroll, enters into a
Evergreen Mothers’ and Children’s facility,
movie is “Shaggy Dog,” which will “yaksok” or promise with 10-year-old Kwak Hui-won (left) and 11-year-old Lee Geon-hui to teach
it is my hope and desire that we build a
be followed June 28 by “Curious conversational English following the opening ceremony May 19 at the Waegwan Evergreen Mothers’ and
strong relationship with the students, staff
George.” Wednesday matinees will Children’s Home. Howell and Spc. Jason Etzen began teaching English to the students May 26.
of the Evergreen facility, and the town of
be offered through Aug. 30, while Waegwan,” said Capt. Jun Yi, B Co., 524th to donations from the community. Hong
and playing with the Soldiers.
school is out. For information, call Yi Eu-pyo, the foundation chairman and a
MI Bn., during the opening ceremony. “It is going to be fun studying English
Hye-kyong at 768-8670. pastor, said there are no facilities in
“Together, I know we will make a with Soldiers,” said Ahn Ji-won, a
difference in this community.” gregarious 10 year old who attends third Korea for single fathers and their
Holiday Sports children, but that his foundation is
Events Slated The English classes began May 26 grade at Joongang Elementary School.
with Sgt. Jessi Howell and Spc. Jason “This will help me to feel more creating one.
Kelly Fitness Center on Camp
Etzen as the primary instructors, both confidence when I learn English in The foundation provides financial
Walker will host the “Rumble on the
having attended the Defense Language school. It is really good because we can support to keep the families together,
ROK” Open Boxing Invitational 4
p.m. July 3. The event is open to all Institute at the Presidio of Monterey in learn English from native speakers.” covers the children’s school tuition and
active-duty personnel. Mandatory California, where they learned basic The facility opened in 1977 to provide offers numerous classes for their mental
weigh-ins and physical exams will Korean language. They are assisted by single mothers and their children with a and physical development in a Christian
be from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. that day. A four students from the Kyungbuk stable home life. About 20 mothers and environment.
5-kilometer/2-mile run/walk will start College of Science’s Department of 35 children reside at the facility, “Sometimes the children here feel left
at 8 a.m. Participants can register at International Tourism, who have according to Pak Chong-ku, Area IV out because they are staying in the mothers’
Kelly Fitness Center beginning at 7 volunteered their time. Support Activity community relations and children’s home,” Hong said. “We
a.m. For information, call Neal During the ceremony, the instructors officer at Camp Carroll. think in Korea that ‘the smarter children
Fleisher at 764-4800. introduced themselves in Korean to the There are currently about 45 mothers’ are, the less they feel left out.’ There is
children, mothers, facility staff and public and children’s homes throughout the one person (from the home) who goes to
Warrant Officer officials in attendance. While Lt. Col. Republic of Korea. The Waegwan home college on a scholarship so we are trying
Recruiting Team Visit David Carstens, battalion commander, and is run by the non-profit Sangrok 79 to encourage the children here to study
A Warrant Officer Recruiting other members of his staff toured the hard. It is going to be a big help for them
Foundation, which receives limited
Team from Headquarters, U.S. Army
facilities, the children spent time talking funding from Chilgok County in addition to study English with U.S. Soldiers.”
Recruiting Command, will be in
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Yi from Page 26
community in Tacoma, I didn’t really fit in as either After being commissioned as an Armor officer in Opportunity Center and Orphanage in Bucheon City,
a Korean or American.” 1998, Yi was branch detailed into the Military was established to serve Amerasian Children. In
Yi took his survivors instinct and applied himself Intelligence Corps. “Others said ‘you look awfully addition, according to the foundations Web site,
to his studies. He began to assimilate more comfortably American but you speak Korean’ so I thought to myself “PSBI supports international programs to alleviate
while attending Lincoln High School in Tacoma. Sports ‘this might be a good way to get to Korea.’” the impact of discrimination, intolerance and prejudice
were the great equalizer. Returning to Korea in March 2005, Yi was in awe. on the quality and condition of children’s lives.
“It wasn’t until I started playing high school football “The last thing I remember Together with families, communities and
that I really felt like I fit in with the other kids,” he said. about Seoul when I left as a “It is my personal mission to partner institutions, PSBI programs
Yi parlayed his football prowess into a scholarship to child was the tower,” he said. help those kids any way I combat the effects of the injustices
Washington State University. He decided, however, that “When I flew into Seoul I can.” suffered by certain target groups. These
ROTC was more to his liking so he gave up the gridiron saw the tower out of the are children who, because of the
in his quest for the gold bars of a second lieutenant. airplane window and I thought – Capt. Jun Yi circumstances of their birth and their
While in college he received the surprise of his life. to myself “I’m back home.’ Company B, 524th MI Battalion lives, do not have the same rights or
Unbeknownst to him, his father returned to Korea, It is amazing the childhood access to services enjoyed by others.”
seeking Yi’s biological mother. With little more than memories one can retain.” “Capt. Yi is a clear example of how programs
faded memories, his father wandered the twisted While here, Yi has taken the opportunity to reach like this not only shape the person, but in Capt. Yi’s
streets of Sung Nam. He eventually stumbled upon out to those who are less fortunate – as he once was. case, shape the officer,” said Lt. Col. David
the home of Yi’s Korean grandmother where he was Just one endeavor his unit has partaken in is Carstens, 524th MI Bn. commander, referring to
warmly greeted and presented with a phone number sponsoring the Waegwan Evergreen Mothers’ and the partnership between Company B and the
– with a Washington state area code. Children’s Home (see article, Page 26). His heart lies, Evergreen Home. “Capt. Yi spent time with the Pearl
“He called the number and the operator said ‘you however, with Amerasian kids. S. Buck Foundation actually living in similar
don’t need to dial the area code for this number, it is “It is my personal mission to help those kids any circumstances that we have here. I think to myself,
a local call.’” Dumbfounded, Yi learned that he had way I can,” he said. I truly understand what they are ‘if I came from a broken home and I had a U.S.
grown up only five blocks away from his biological going through. servicemember as a parent who left me, I would
mother who had immigrated to the United States. Setting, and achieving, lofty goals have never been not come back to the U.S. military.’
“It was truly a miracle. Not only finding her, but a problem for Yi. “Capt. Yi not only came back to the military as
finding out that she had been so near all that time. Not “It may sound far-fetched, but I would like to set an officer and company commander, but he also
only that, she worked at AAFES on Fort Lewis where up an annual fund-raising banquet to benefit the Pearl came back to the very same roots that helped bring
I bought my uniforms while attending ROTC.” S. Buck Foundation,” he said. “I would like to have him up. The fact is that had he not been a product
If that isn’t enough, his sister had an even closer Heinz Ward (fellow Amerasian and Super Bowl star) of this environment, a lot of this might not be
encounter. While employed at a beauty shop in a attend as the keynote speaker. I at least want to be a happening.”
Tacoma shopping mall, she actually worked on her part of getting something like that established while To learn how you can lend a helping hand while
mother. At the time, neither one of them had a clue. I’m here.” in Korea, visit your installation volunteer
Being reunited with his birth mother was a big step Pearl S. Buck International was founded in 1964 coordinator. For information about the Pearl S.
in returning to his roots, but there was more to be to address the issues of poverty and discrimination Buck Foundation, visit http://www.psbi.org/site/
done. faced by children in Asian countries. In 1965, the PageServer.
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‘Yohdoel’
‘Ah-hob’
‘Yohl’
Take me to the ( ).
( )ggaji ga juseyo.
Go straight please.
Jikjinhae juseyo.
: Fluorescent light
Hyeonggwangdeung
Yongsan BOSS hits the
beach for summer fun A person who is too slow to understand
things.