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Landwermeyer departs IMA-KORO for 2ID

By Staff Sgt. Mark Porter
Korea Region Office Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON –
Command of all 8th U.S. Army
installations changed hands Tuesday, as
the Installation Management Agency’s
Korea Region Office bid farewell to
departing Director, Brig. Gen. H.T.
Landwermeyer.
Because Landwermeyer’s
replacement is not yet in place (Deputy
Director Davis D. Tindoll will serve as
acting director until Col. Al Aycock,
former garrison commander at Fort
Bragg, N.C., arrives to assume the duties
as KORO director in August), the 2 p.m.
ceremony at Yongsan Garrison’s Multi-
Purpose Training Facility was a
Gen. John A. Macdonald, IMA director
and former IMA-KORO director. “But
he adjusted quickly and has
accomplished much in his time at
KORO.
“Tom was new to the garrison side
of the house when he arrived in Korea,
but he brought with him a trait he has
always possessed – a great love of
Soldiers. This guided him in bringing
about a number of changes that greatly
improved the quality of life for Soldiers
and military families across the
peninsula,” Macdonald said. “I have no
doubt that same love of Soldiers will be
evident in all he does in his new position
to the north.”
Though Landwermeyer relinquished
for the Second Infantry Division.
In looking back on his time at KORO,
Landwermeyer recalls it as an
educational experience. He called the
assignment “completely and totally
different from anything I’ve previously
done in the Army.
“I was prepared for the normal pieces
of the position – teamwork,
coordination, mission focus – but the
actual mission of installation
management and all it entails was
completely new. It wasn’t a steep
learning curve – it was vertical.”
Adding to the challenge was the fact
that Landwermeyer led KORO during a
time of transformation on the peninsula
and perhaps one of the most fiscally STAFF SGT. DAVID CARDENAS

departure ceremony, not a change of
directorship.
“Tom [Landwermeyer], like me
before him, arrived here wondering what
he had done to deserve this,” joked Brig.
control of IMA-KORO, he did not bid
farewell to Korea. His next assignment
will, in his words, take him “just a bit
up the road,” as he assumed duties as
assistant division commander (support)
challenging period in the Army’s history.
He credits his staff with completing the
mission despite budgetary limits.
See KORO, Page 4
Departing Korea Region Office Director, Brig.
Gen. H. T. Landwermeyer (right), hands the
guidon to Brig. Gen. John A. Macdonald,
Installation Management Agency director, during
a ceremony Tuesday.

Soldiers save women from fire Bush urges North Korean

By Pfc. Amanda Merfeld
Second Infantry Division Public Affairs
UIJEONGBU – Two Camp Red Cloud
Soldiers saved an elderly woman and her
handicapped daughter when a sandwich shop
caught fire just outside the camp’s front gate
July 1.
Pvt. Reid Erickson and Pvt. Russell
McCanless Jr., both of Headquarters and
Headquarters Support Company, Special Troops
Battalion, were first on the scene when New
York Sub sandwich shop caught fire.
“We walked out of 7 Club to see whether or
not I could do handstand push-ups, and when I
was doing them I noticed something behind us,”
Erickson said. Standing and turning around, he
saw smoke coming from the shop.
Rushing to the fire, they tried opening the
glass door to the sandwich shop to find it hot
and locked. The Soldiers then sought assistance
at a Korean Police booth outside the gate.
“We realized when we came back that there
was an apartment upstairs and rang the buzzer,”
Erickson said. “Finally an elderly lady came
downstairs and she didn’t speak English. The
only thing she could say is ‘Come in! Come in!’
She was pretty frantic about it, so we ran
upstairs.”
PFC. AMANDA MERFELD
Pvt. Russell McCanless Jr. (left) and Pvt. Reid Erickson of
Headquarters and Headquarters Support Company, Special
Troops Battalion, saved the lives of an elderly woman and her
handicapped daughter at their Uijeongbu home , July 1.
Upstairs, the elderly woman pointed toward a
bedroom behind thick smoke.
“She pointed toward the bedroom and her
daughter came crawling out. She was
paralyzed,” Erickson said.
By the time the Soldiers got both women
downstairs via an external stairwell on the side
of the building, the paramedics and fire
department had already arrived.
Despite the danger, both Soldiers put aside
their fears to help others in need.
“In basic training they taught us to react to
contact,” McCanless said. “Plus, I was in the
Boy Scouts and they taught us to always do the
right thing.”
leader to give up weapons
By Steven Donald Smith
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON – North Korean leader Kim Jong
Il has the power to set his country on a more
productive course by giving up its nuclear and
ballistic missile ambitions, President Bush said July
7 during a news conference at Chicago’s Museum
of Science and Industry.
“There’s a choice for him to make,” Bush said.
“He can verifiably get rid of his weapons programs
and stop testing rockets, and there’s a way forward
to help his people. The choice is his to make.”
North Korea, officially known as the Democratic
People’s Republic of Korea, is an isolated, repressive
regime of 23 million people that has experienced
wide-scale starvation under its current leader.
Earlier this week, in defiance of international
wishes, the communist country test-fired seven
ballistic missiles.
Bush reiterated that diplomacy is the best way
to deal with recent North Korean provocations and
explained that patience is important.
“It takes a while for a problem to fester and grow,
and then it takes a while to solve them diplomatically.
It’s just the nature of diplomacy,” he said. “I wish
See Bush, Page 4
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MP Blotter Typhoon season brings many

dangers, require preparations
The following entries were excerpted
from the military police blotters. These
entries may be incomplete and do not
imply the guilt or innocence of any By Korea Region Office Public Affairs
person. hazards associated with typhoons and travel during and immediately after the
Special to The Morning Calm Weekly take appropriate precautions to guard typhoon. Do not park vehicles or
Area 1
Typhoon Ewiniar blew onto the against injury to persons and damage to equipment at the bottom of a valley, on
! Disrespect to an NCO, Resisting
Korean Peninsula earlier this week, equipment. the bank of a small stream, or other
Apprehension, Drunk and Disorderly —
dumping more than three inches of rain Two of the most obvious hazards flood-prone areas. Sudden flooding of
Subject 1 made an obscene comment
on Seoul in a matter of a few hours and associated with a typhoon are high low-lying areas can result in loss or
toward Victim 1 while Subject 1 was
shaking the city with high winds. winds and heavy rainfall. In a recent extensive damage to equipment.
walking by Victim 1. When Victim 1
While a storm of this magnitude may “Bell Sends” message to the USFK ! During and after heavy rains, beware
approached Subject 1 and identified
seem severe to newcomers, longtime community, USFK Commander Gen. of bridges over streams. High water can
himself/herself, Subject 1 made an
residents will tell you Ewiniar wasn’t B.B. Bell urged people to prepare now undermine bridges and render them
obscene gesture towards Victim 1.
drastically different than dozens of to combat the dangers associated with unsafe.
Subject 1 was apprehended and
others that will pelt Korea with rain and typhoons. He outlined some actions that ! Remember that typhoons have
transported to the Provost Marshal’s
high winds. However, it’s timing sets it can be taken to mitigate risks associated “eyes” — areas in the center where the
Office, where he/she was administered
apart from others, as it marked the with these hazards, including: weather appears calm. If the eye passes
a series of Field Sobriety Tests, which
unofficial start of the Typhoon Season. ! Check with your chain of command over your area, it may appear that the
he/she failed, and was administered a
Those people new to Korea may be or area commander for local storm has finished, with winds then
Portable Breathalyzer Test with a result
unfamiliar with typhoons. But everyone preparedness activities and requirements picking up again as the remainder of the
of 0.198 percent Blood Alcohol Content.
-- newcomers and “old timers” alike -- ! Move vehicles, equipment and storm arrives. If the storm becomes
Subject 1 was released to his/her unit.
needs to be aware of the weather supplies to high ground. Restrict vehicle severe, move into the hallway or area
Subject 1 later reported to the PMO
where there is the least exposure to
where he/she was advised of his/her
external glass windows.
legal rights, which he/she waived,
After the storm is over, check for and
rendering a written sworn statement
avoid broken glass, fallen trees and
attesting to the incident. This is a final
downed power lines, which can present
report.
safety hazards.
Area 3
! Have a basic emergency kit. Kits
! Shoplifting — Subject 1 was
should include toiletries, bottle/can opener,
observed by Witness 1 on the closed
first aid kit, non-perishable food,
circuit security system entering the
medications, battery-operated radio, extra
dressing room with clothing and two
batteries, extra clothing, flashlights, gloves
bottles of perfume. Subject 1 exited the
and water. Arrange flashlights, lanterns,
dressing room and returned the clothing
candles and lighters in places where adults
to the rack, leaving two empty perfume
can easily find them.
boxes in the dressing room. Subject 1
! Secure, or move inside, outdoor
was observed exiting the Main Exchange
items such as toys, grills, bicycles,
without rendering payment for the two
furniture and anything easily moveable.
bottles of perfume. Subject 1 was
Move potted plants and other heavy
detained and escorted to the AAFES
objects away from windows – both
security office. Subject 1 was then
inside and outside of your house.
escorted to the Camp Humphreys PMO
“I need everyone’s help to guard against
for further processing. Subject 1 was
tragedy during periods of destructive
advised of his/her legal rights, which he/
weather,” Bell said in his message.
she waived admitting to the offense.
He added that everyone must keep
Subject 1 was released to his/her unit.
informed to current and developing
Investigation continues by MP
weather patterns.
investigators.
To find this information, listen to the
! Larceny of Private Property —
local American Forces Network-Korea
Person(s) unknown, by means
radio station, tune to the local base
unknown, removed Victim 1’s bank card
information channel on television, or
from his/her wallet, which was
track the typhoon via the Joint Typhoon
unsecured and unattended. Estimated
cost of loss is $278.64. Investigation
continues by MPI.
Buster’s Battery Warning Center Web site at http://
www.npmoc.navy.mil/jtwc.html.

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Contracting Command
Changes Leaders
United States Army Contracting
Command Korea will welcome a new
commander Wednesday, as Col. Daniel
T. Cottrell assumes command from Col.
Jeffrey D. Willey in a ceremony
beginning at 10 a.m. in the Naija
Ballroom, Dragon Hill Lodge, Yongsan
South Post. A reception will follow on
the DHL Mezzanine. For information,
call 724-6953.
Korean Language,
Culture Class Offered
A Korean language and culture class
will be offered at Seoul American High
School on Yongsan Garrison. This class
will meet daily from 10 to 11:30 a.m.,
weekdays thru Aug. 5. The class is
open to anyone over the age of 15. The
class is limited to 20 participants.
FY06 Colonel Promotion
Selection Board
The FY06 Colonel Promotion Selection
Board will convene July 25. Lieutenant
colonels with an Active Duty Date of
Rank between Sept. 2, 2002, and Sept.
30, 2003, will compete below the
promotion zone. Lieutenant colonels
with an ADOR between June 2, 2001,
and Sept. 1, 2002, will compete in the
promotion zone. Those lieutenant
colonels with an ADOR of June 1, 2001,
and earlier will compete above the zone.
In order to be eligible for consideration
by the board, all mandatory or optional
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Civilian ‘PT program’ begins July 25
By David McNally
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Area II
Army civilians and family members will
soon have a new way to lose weight
and to become physically fit as the
“Civilian Fit to Win Program” begins
here July 25.
The program is a structured-fitness
plan that provides three hours a week
to Department of the Army civilians to
exercise during the duty day.
In addition to the workouts, weekly
health education classes will give the
latest information on nutrition, stress
management, cardiovascular disease
risks, weight control and fitness.
“People in the program will be
required to attend at least one class a
month,” said Area II Health Promotion
Coordinator Tammy Duffy. “The
classes will either be a nutrition class or
hands-on training at the fitness center.
Attendance at these classes is highly
encouraged since they help you achieve
PAT HOCCHUAN
your fitness goals.”
The Fit to Win program, that begins July 25, offers Area II civilian employees the chance to
Duffy said exercise can be done in
exercise and to receive fitness guidance during duty hours.
groups or on your own.
“In either case, you can workout The six-month comprehensive fitness leadership,” Duffy said. “Ultimately, this
during duty hours, mission requirements and nutrition program is one way Area will improve quality of life.”
permitting,” she said. “The three hours II health officials hope to reduce Duffy said obesity is now the leading
per week must be used for your people’s risk for heart attack or stroke. cause of death for preventable diseases
workouts and not for any other personal “I discussed the program at the Area in the United States. “Cardiovascular
leisure activities. Also, the workouts II Tenant Commander’s Conference
must occur on the installation.” May 22, and received support from the See Civilians, Page 4

Donated computers help

Officer Evaluation Reports must be
received in the Evaluation Reports
Branch, by today. The “thru date” for

Philippine youth get connected

Complete-the-record Reports is July 26.
For guidance or assistance, officers can
visit their unit S1 or servicing PSB.
Post Office Urges
Address Standardization
To insure ease of delivery for letters and
packages mailed to servicemembers
serving in the Republic of Korea, postal
officials are urging customers to use
standardized addresses. The following
examples may be used as a guide when
addressing official and personal
packages and letters:
Official
Commander, EUSA
Attn: EAGA-PD\
Unit 15316
APO AP 96205-5316
Personal (unit mailroom)
Sgt. Thomas Jones
Unit 15316, Box 1
APO AP 96205-5316
Personal (PSC)
Sgt. Thomas Jones
PSC 450, Box 1
APO AP 96206-0001
AFCEA Luncheon
The AFCEA International’s “The Land
of the Morning Calm” chapter, Chapter
169, will host a luncheon beginning at
11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Dragon Hill
Lodge’s Naija Ballroom. Gust speaker will
be Steve Ewart, director of government
solutions for Communications Supply
Corporation. Cost is $15. For information,
call Lt. Col. Samuel Fields at 723-4013.
By Senior Airman Stephen Collier
8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
KUNSAN AIR BASE — Airmen from the 35th
Fighter Squadron and Aircraft Maintenance Unit,
deployed to Singapore in June to support Operation
Commando Sling, took time out of their flying schedule
to launch Philippine schools onto the information super
highway.
1ST LT. KERRI FULGHAM
Staff Sgt. Jessica German (center), 35th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, carries
a computer monitor to a waiting trailer at Paya Lebar Air Base, Singapore.
More than 15 Wolf Pack members assisted with the Singapore computer
donation drive.
Deployed members conducted a computer donation
drive, resulting in donations from local Singapore
citizens. The drive netted more than 50 computer
monitors, 15 computer processing units, five scanners
and four overhead projectors.
Afterward, each computer and accessory was
refurbished with up-to-date software and were shipped
to the Philippines.
First Lt. Kerri Fulgham, 35th FS project coordinator,
said the donation drive was important because it took
computers and electronics, otherwise earmarked for
disposal, and put them in the hands of Philippine youth.
“These children had never used a computer before,
so this was pretty cool,” Fulgham said. “The final
moment after we got all the computers and electronics
together in the warehouse, we could see the amount of
goods we were sending to the Philippine kids. We
definitely had a good feeling when it was all done.”
Both pilots and maintainers supported the donation
through manual labor. Vehicles to transport the
computers came from the Aircraft Maintenance Unit.
Staff Sgt. Tracy Williams, 35th AMU, thought the
community event was important because Wolf Pack
members were given the opportunity to reach out to the
community.
“One thing that really stood out and made not only
me, but everybody else smile, is when we got our pep
talk before we started working on how each computer
was going to be installed in each school,” Williams said.
“I [could] just imagine the look on the kids’ faces when
they receive the computers. That made my day.”
See Computers
Computers, Page 4
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Summer brings rise in food-related illness
By Lt. Col. Hee-Choon Lee
18th MEDCOM Force Health Protection
With the arrival of summer we again see
reports of diarrhea affecting whole schools
of Korean students in various cities across
the peninsula. Food and water-borne
diarrheal diseases pose a significant infectious
disease threat to U.S. personnel in the
Republic of Korea. Shigella, Salmonella,
Cholera, Typhoid Fever and Paratyphoid
fever are active diseases that can affect
Soldiers, civilians and family members.
During the summer months pay
particular attention to food and drinking
water safety. Severe cases of diarrhea
may involve bloody stools, fever, nausea,
vomiting, abdominal pain, weakness and
severe dehydration.Aggressive preventive
measures include the following:
KORO
“It wasn’t always pretty, but it was
always with the Soldiers and their families
in mind. Through the efforts of the staff,
commanders and their teams, we helped
keep transformation on the peninsula on
track.
“We’ve focused long-term
improvements on enduring installations in
the south but we never forgot about those
at non-enduring locations in Areas I and
II, and continue to make improvements in
quality of life for those troops. We owe
them nothing less.”
Bush
we could solve them overnight, but
I’m realistic.”
The international community must
come together to put pressure on
North Korea to reform its ways, Bush
said, and urged China, Japan, Russia
and South Korea, all participants in the
Six-Party Talks, to seek a United
Nations Security Council resolution
Civilians
diseases are the leading cause of death
overall,” she said. “Recent studies show
obesity even outranks tobacco.
Obesity can lead to Type II Diabetes,
and increase the chances of someone
having a heart attack or stroke.”
Duffy said regular exercise has been
shown to be cost beneficial to
employers. “Sick leave is reduced
through regular exercise,” she said.
For Army civilians, participation
depends on gaining their supervisor’s
approval. The class is limited to 80
Computers
The project, coordinated through
the 497th Combat Training Squadron
based in Singapore, also brought
together the leadership of the unit and
the local Singaporean school system.
Lt. Col. Pete York, commander of
the 497th, said the donation drive was
a win-win situation for the United
States.
“We got the chance to help those
who needed our help while showing
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! Wash hands with soap and running
water before eating and after using the
restroom.
! Avoid raw or partially cooked seafood
or shellfish.
! Drink only purified or bottled water and
beverages off base.
! Use ice made only from purified water.
! Avoid eating foods from street vendors
or roadside stands.
! Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold.
! Refrigerate perishable food products in
a timely manner.
If you suffer diarrhea, seek prompt
medical care. Hand washing is the number
one defense we have against these
diarrheal diseases. Immunizations against
Hepatitis A and Typhoid are also available
through your healthcare provider.
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As Landwermeyer prepares to assume
a “warfighter” position, he said his garrison
experience will serve him well.
“[Serving at KORO] gives me
tremendous experience heading to a
mission unit – both from the standpoint
of who to talk to in order to get something
done on the installation side, and in terms
of what kind of help the installation side
needs from the tactical unit leadership.
“It is invaluable to have served in KORO,
and now to be allowed to continue to serve
in a division here in Korea.”
from Page 1
condemning North Korea for its
missile launches.
“It’s best for all of us to go to the
U.N. Security Council and say loud
and clear, ‘Here are some red lines.
And that’s what we’re in the process
of doing,’” Bush said. “What matters
most of all is for Kim Jong Il to see
the world speak with one voice.”
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people. Men over 40 and women over
50 must get medical clearance before
participating in the program.
“Of course, a lot of people start
out with enthusiasm, but this is
something to stick with for the entire
length of the program,” Duffy said.
The first class will be July 25, but
Army civilians and family members can
contact Duffy now to enroll. For
information, call 738-5171, or send
questions to Duffy by e-mail to
tammyj.duffy@korea.army.mil.
from Page 3
the generosity of the American
people, all the while strengthening
ties with an important partner in the
region,” he said.
“I’m very proud the Wolf Pack
stepped up for this worthy volunteer
effort.”
“These kids can now progress on
their means of education and
hopefully get a lot of good out of the
computers,” added Fulgham.
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Airman 1st Class Jamarr Lee (left) bests Pfc. Erik McDowell in a 3-0 decision July 1 at Mitchell’s during the Independence Day celebration boxing exhibition.
Boxers revel crowd in Fourth of July celebration
By Jim Cunningham
Area I Public Affairs
CAMP RED CLOUD — July 1, crowds saw great
boxing at Mitchell’s Club on Camp Red Cloud. There
were amateur and professional bouts offered to a
crowd reveling in the Fourth of July celebration.
The first match got off to a surprising start when
Airman 1st Class Jamarr Lee of the 604th ASOS of
CRC and Pfc. Erik McDowell of B Company, Special
Troops Battalion of Camp Hovey, engaged in a style
more reminiscent of a street fight than trained boxing.
The match went the full three rounds; however Lee
was determined the winner in a unanimous decision
by the three MWR judges.
This fight was the beginning of a very exciting
evening of boxing provided by Morale, Welfare and
Recreation sports.
“If a knockout or disqualification does not occur,
the fight must go to the scorecards,” said Henri
LeBorgne, Area I sports director for MWR.
“Professional fights have three judges each, and each
of the judges must use the 20-point system.”
In four of the eight scheduled bouts the referee
stopped the fight because of injuries. Three of the novice
fights and one professional fight were decided that way.
“Today both novice fighters and professionals wear
12-ounce gloves. Novice fighters also wear protective
head gear,” LeBorgne said. “The difference in the
impact of a fighters blow can be astounding with
lighter weight gloves.”
The first professional bout was between In Jae
Hwan of Rocky Boxing Training Center in Uijeongbu
and Lee Chong Hwa of the same club in the light
flyweight category. In won by unanimous decision.
The difference in watching trained professional
boxers and novice boxers was most astonishing.
“Trained boxers know how to move and calculate
every punch and how to avoid their opponent’s
punches,” LeBorgne said. “Amateurs just get in the
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PHOTOS BY JIM CUNNINGHAM
ring and throw punches not knowing or calculating activities director for MWR. “Having the Korean
their offensive or defensive moves.” professional boxers’ exhibition with the Soldiers
The results from the rest of the fight card of the amateur boxing made for a very entertaining evening.”
evening were impressive, LeBorgne said. Pvt. The next boxing event in Area I will be the Warrior
Alexander Clopton of A Company, 302 BSB of Camp Country Boxing championship Sept. 20-22 at Hanson
Casey, won over Pvt. David Leske of A Company, 2- Field House on Camp Casey. Soldiers must enter and
9th Infantry of Camp Casey, by a Referee Stopped win their class before entering the 8th U.S. Army
Contest decision 1 minute, 31 seconds into the Boxing Championship Oct. 18-21 at Camp Humphreys
middleweight class fight. Fitness Center.
“Referees can stop a contest when they determine
there are injuries that can lead to serious injuries,” E-mail james.f.cunningham@korea.army.mil
LeBorgne said.
In the professional lightweight division Moon
Byung Chu of Rocky Boxing Center won 2 minutes,
22 seconds into the third round over Cheong Sang
Chin of the same club when the referee stopped the
contest. This bout was the only professional bout of
the evening to end in a RSC.
Novice heavyweight Warrant Officer Richard
Hopson of Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 2nd
Infantry Division (CRC), won over Pvt. 1st Class
Clayton Boozell, Headquarters, Headquarters Support
Command, Special Troops Battalion (CRC), 1 minute, Pak Cheon Soo (right) delivers punishing blows to Kim Yoo
3 seconds into the second round. Sin during the professional boxing exhibition bantamweight
Professional Pak Cheon Soo of the Rocky Boxing fight at Mitchell’s July 1. Pak won the bout by a 3-0 decision.
Club won over Kim Yoo Sin of the same club by a 3-
0 decision after a full three rounds of bantamweight
fighting.
Novice heavyweight Pvt. 1st Class McDellenne
Mausau of B Company, Special Troops Battalion,
Camp Hovey, won over heavyweight Airman 1st Class
Joshua Hall of the 604th ASOS, CRC, 28 seconds
into the second round by RSC.
A 2-1 decision declared Om Jeong Suk,
professional welterweight of the Rocky Boxing Club,
the winner over Kim Yong Seong of the same club.
“We wanted to have an outdoor sporting event here Om Jeong Suk (right) delivers the finishing blows to
at Mitchell’s this weekend. It just fit in for the Fourth Kim Yong Seong in the last professional bout of the
of July celebration,” said Scott Meredith, community evening. Om won by a 2-1 decision July 1.
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BIG Training Conference,

Meritorious Service Award
Blacks In Government will hold its annual
National Training Conference from Aug.
21 - 25 at the Hilton Hotel in New York.
The Department of Defense will conduct
a training forum from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Aug.
22. Information for registration and
training workshops for the BIG conference
is available at www.bignet.org.
Registration packets must be submitted
to Peguine M. Taylor, 1901 S. Bell Street,
CM4, Suite 207, Arlington, VA 22202-4508
not later than Aug. 2.

Children’s Summer
Reading Program
Story teller Raul Balderas will be
performing for children at the CRC library
from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday. All
dependent children are welcome.
Refreshments will be served. For
information or to volunteer as a reader,
call 732-6723 or 732-6194.

Changes to eArmyU
Laptop Option JIM CUNNINGHAM

Effective immediately, Army Human Toney Price, relocation manager for Army Community Services, gives an immigration briefing to Warrior leaders at the Warrior
Resources Command Education Division Reception Center during their weekday metriculation.

Immigration explained at WRC

officials have indicated that laptop
eligibility criteria may be constrained based
on laptop issue rates and program funding
within the next 30 days. Re-enlistment
eligible Regular Army Soldiers may
continue to enroll in the laptop enrollment
option, pending available laptop
inventory. Effective Oct. 1, 2005, Regular
Army Soldiers who meet the following
criteria may be eligible for the eArmyU
laptop option:
! Soldiers in the grade of E-4 through E-
7 with less than 10 years of active federal
service and who have three or more years
of service remaining in the Army. Soldiers,
if otherwise eligible, may re-enlist or extend
to meet the three year service remaining
requirement.
! E-3 with less than 24 months of service
who meet eligibility and re-enlist or extend
to meet the three year service remaining
requirement. Soldiers in the grade of E-3
or lower who were reduced in grade are
not eligible for this option.
! Soldiers in the grade of E-6 to E-10
with more than 10 years of active federal
service and have more than three years
remaining to RCP/MRD. Soldiers not
serving on an indefinite status must re-
enlist regardless of the amount of service
remaining on their current enlistment. For
information, contact Sgt. Maj. Jack
Carpenter at 703-325-6933/6947. Direct
questions regarding eArmyU to the local
installation Army Education Center.
EEO Symposium Change
of Event Dates
The EEO symposium originally scheduled
for Wednesday thru today in the
Religious Retreat Center, Seoul, has been
postponed. The new dates and location
are: Aug. 1-3, MWR Conference Room,
CRC. Employees who signed up for
training must notify their supervisiors
immediately and coordinate appropriately.
The employees who signed up for training
need to remember that the MWR
Conference Room, CRC, will be their place
of employment during those dates and
must report on time.Address all questions
to Vivian George 732-6273.
By Jim Cunningham
Area I Public Affairs
CAMP STANLEY— When a Soldier marries a
foreign national in Area I he might encounter
several difficult situations.
“A spouse should fill out the necessary
paperwork for a visa as soon as possible,” said
Toney Price, relocation manager for Army
Community Services. “Once a couple is married,
they need to fill out an I-130 petition for the
alien spouse to start the process for a visa to
enter the United States.”
Not only does the Soldier have to fill out an I-
130 petition, the spouse must fill out a G-325
form, which is for biographical information.
The G-325 form is one that asks the applicant
about his or her life for the past five years. It is
biographical information mainly asking for
addresses of where the applicant has lived, and
who would have known the applicant at the time.
Also, it asks about employment and what jobs
the applicant may have held.
“The main objective of the form is to let
investigators know where the applicant has been
for the past five years. His or her occupation is
not as important as where he or she has been,”
Price said. “The form must be filled out without
any blank history for the past five years. One
must be truthful about where they have been,
with no gaps in time on the form.”
The Soldier has to fill out these forms as well
as the foreign national spouse.
“If a Soldier has been in the military for
five years, it will be easy for him to fill out
the G-325 form and find his or her
employment records and records of where he
has lived during that time,” Price said.
Immigration is a big issue when trying to
bring a foreign born spouse into the United
States, and it is a big issue in the United States
too, he said.
“The reason for background investigations,
such as the G-325, is to make sure we are not
letting any terrorists into the country,” Price
said.
“The I-130 and the G-325 are the two main
forms newlyweds must fill out if either of them
are foreign nationals. These forms start the
process for the foreign spouse to immigrate to the
United States.
“After they start the process with these two
applications, it will come back either approved or
unapproved. If it comes back approved, the
applicants will get another set of instructions
explaining the next steps the applicants must take.
This is a three-phase process,” Price said.
The first phase is to fill out the applications and
get them approved, Price explained. The second
phase is medical, that is, chest X-rays and medical
exams, police background checks, plus more forms.
The final phase is the interview, he said. Here,
the representatives will sit down with the Soldier
and his /her spouse and go over their background.
Once the interview is done they will let the person
know the results, and then they will give them a
large packet that is sealed, for return to the
United States. The applicants give the packet to
the INS officials there at the port of entry. Once
the packet is approved, there is a 24 -month
conditional visa issued with six months to utilize
the packet.
After the packet is utilized and the 24 months
have expired on the visa, then the foreign national
spouse receives a “green card” allowing them to
reside in the United States, Price explained.
“All visas issued here in Korea are 24-month
visas,” Price said. “This means a person can
maintain presence on U.S. soil for 24 months.”
“The Soldier should know that immigration for
a newlywed foreign national spouse can be a very
lengthy process. No two cases are the same, and
he should submit the immigrant visa applications
immediately,” Price said. “If the Soldier takes
action right away, then when he gets ready to
leave Korea, his spouse and family can leave at
the same time.”
E-mail james.f.cunningham@us.army.mil
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The Morning Calm Weekly
Camp Adventure
offers exciting
activities to youth
By Jim Cunningham
Area I Public Affairs
CAMP RED CLOUD—Children
and dependents in Area I don’t have
to wonder what to do during their
summer vacation because of an
exciting program created especially
for them.
“Camp Adventure is actually a
worldwide youth program,” said
Yong-Ae Black, director of the CRC
Community Activity Center. “It started
at the University of Northern Iowa.
Yongsan Child Youth Services Center
invited 45 counselors to Korea for the
summer camp programs. Because we
don’t have a youth center, the Yongsan
CYS gives us this support.”
The summer day camp program is
sponsored by the CRC CAC, and is
operated in cooperation with the
University of Northern Iowa Camp
Adventure team counselors. This team
is responsible for all daily activities.
The Camp Adventure program
schedules activities for children in
Area I every weekday for eight
weeks. It began June 26 and will
continue until Aug. 18.
“Camp begins at 8:30 a.m. and
closes at 4:30 p.m. Monday and
Wednesday is swimming, Tuesday is
bowling, and Thursday the children
go on a field trip,” Black said.
Each week has a particular theme.
For instance, the first week’s theme
was Tropical Tiki Tour, and the field
trip for that week was Caribbean Bay.
Beginning Monday, the week’s theme
is Jungle Safari Party, and everyone
will go to Seoul Land.
Not only are there field trips to
educational and interesting places,
every week there is a barbecue lunch
for both campers and parents, Black
explained. The CAC provides drinks
with each meal as well as the
barbecue lunch.
“Camp activities will continue no
matter the weather, rain or shine,”
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PHOTOS BY JIM CUNNINGHAM
Sabrina Kriner blows out the candles for her birthday cake at Camp Adventure in CRC’s Community
Activity Center June 30.
Black said. “Children should bring a
sack lunch Monday through
Thursday. In addition, sunscreen,
swimsuits and towels are required
e v e r y M o n d a y a n d We d n e s d a y
throughout the program.”
Registration for the summer day
camp is conducted daily from 8 a.m.
to 10 p.m. at the CRC CAC. Cost is
$60 per person per week for the
remaining five weeks. Families with
two children are charged $110.
This happy camper enjoys hot dogs provided
E-mail james.f.cunningham@us.army.mil by CRC’s CAC at Camp Adventure.

Mold prevention made easy

By Jim Cunningham
Area I Public Affairs
CAMP STANLEY—Sometimes it happens
when returning home after a lengthy vacation
or trip. A person returns home to find a musty
odor has moved in. That odor may be a result
of mold growing in your home. For some,
mold can cause an asthma reaction.
“Mold growth in an indoor environment
can be a health hazard,” said Yi Kyong Hui,
industrial hygienist of 18th Medical Command
at Camp Stanley. “It is estimated that about
10 percent of the population or 40 percent of
asthma patients are allergic to mold.”
People are exposed to many kinds of mold
both inside and outside the house, Yi
explained. The problem with indoor mold
growth is that the mold can be concentrated
in a small area, like personal quarters.
Some people seem to be more sensitive to
mold and have allergies to some types of
mold. These people may suffer from cold-
like symptoms when exposed to indoor mold,
she said.
When people are experiencing these
symptoms, it is difficult to know if they are
the result of exposure to molds or have other
causes. When breathed, some mold spores
are small enough to go deeply into the lungs
and cause serious illness. It is not healthy to
live in a home with high levels of mold, Yi
explained.
“There are several ways to determine if
there is mold in the house,” she said.
Mold can be detected by a musty odor.
Mold growth may also be visible on damp
walls. Mildew is one type of mold that can
often be seen, Yi said.
“It is not practical to collect air samples or
to analyze for mold growth in a house. There
are no standards for ‘acceptable’ levels of
mold in a dwelling. If a physician suspects
that mold is making an individual sick and
there is no mold visible inside the house, then
he may request that air sampling be taken,” Yi
explained
The air sampling is done to compare levels
of mold spores inside the house with levels
outside the house. However, it is generally
better to remove mold than test.
“A mild detergent and water solution can
be used to remove mold from hard surfaces
such as tile, plastic and metal,” she said.
There are more than one hundred thousand
different species of mold on earth and about
80 species are related with fungal allergy, Yi
explained.
Fortunately there are only four airborne
molds common to Korea.
“According to several studies done in
Korea, Cladosporium, Alternaria, Penicillium
and Aspergillus are the common airborne
molds found inside the home. Fortunately,
there is no record of Stachybotrys chartarum
in Korea, also known as ‘black mold,’ which
is associated with severe allergic reactions.
In addition, a black-colored mold doesn’t
mean that it is Stachybotrys.” Yi said.
The way to control mold is to control
moisture in your home or environment.
Keeping mold out of the house is sort of like
preventing a fire from starting, Yi said.
Molds require three conditions to grow:
! Natural fibers such as cotton and wool,
paper, leather, wood, or surfaces coated with
the slightest amount of organic matter such
as food, grease and soil.
! Molds grow best in warm temperatures,
77 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit, some growth
may occur anywhere between 32 and 95
degrees.
! The third ingredient is moisture. Molds
like to grow in moist dark areas. Indoor
environments with moisture levels of 70
percent relative humidity are ideal for mold
growth. Moisture can come from high
humidity, water leaks and from fan coil air
conditioning units.
“If you reduce the moisture, you will
remove the key element for mold growth,” Yi
explained. “If you remove any one of these
conditions, it will be impossible for mold to
grow.
“Preventing mold growth is simple, quickly
fix any water leaks from pipes or the roof as
soon as possible. Prevent condensation
problems and reduce sources of moisture
coming in from outside. If you’ve got water
damage from flooding or water leaks, clean
and dry thoroughly in 48 hours,” she said.
Some basic rules to follow to prevent
mold: If you control moisture, you will
control mold growth.
If you see mold, remove it immediately
using a detergent and water solution on non-
porous items. You can try using a mild
bleach and water solution on porous materials
such as sheetrock, but it may only be
temporary.
If you detect mold on clothing items (cloth
or leather), immediately wash or dry clean,
as required for the clothing material.
E-mail james.f.cunningham@korea.army.mil
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Hundreds celebrate FFour

our th
ourth
of July at YYongsan
ongsan Garrison
By David McNally
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Area II
community members turned out by the
hundreds to celebrate the Fourth of July
with a block party.
Early morning rains that could have
cancelled the event did not dampen the
resolve of Area II Commander Col. Ron
Stephens.
“I’m glad we went ahead with the
carnival,” he said. “The runners in the
5K fun run actually liked the mist.”
The 8 a.m. five-kilometer race
brought out 222 runners. Each person
received a free T-shirt.
By noon, the stage was set, booths
limbo contest. In the first contest, Matt
Meadows, 9, walked away with a first
prize DVD player and movie. In a later
contest Dana Davenport, 12, beat all the
adult contenders and won the same
prize.
Area II MWR had 35 employees and
volunteers from Sports and Recreation
divisions and Better Opportunities for
Single and unaccompanied Soldiers on
hand for the day-long carnival.
Pfc. Michael Kelly, a Soldier with
Headquarters and Headquarters
Company, 8th U.S. Army, volunteered
to help out on the soccer field with the
inflatable games.
“There’s a good turnout,” Kelly said. PHOTOS BY DAVID MCNALLY

and picnic tables lined the blocked off
street next to Collier Field House, and a
break in the clouds meant the Morale,
Welfare and Recreation workers would
be able to conduct their much-planned
for celebration.
“We made it happen,” said event
coordinator Mario Farrulla. “The
colonel said, ‘don’t cancel it,’ and so
we made it happen in spite of a little
rain.”
Food booths from the Main Post
Club, Army and Air Force Exchange,
Starbucks and an off-post Indian
restaurant keep the public fed and
happy, while children enjoyed inflatable
games on the soccer field.
Children and adults competed in a
“It’s for the kids to have fun. As long Yongsan teens dance during a "confetti storm" July 4 at the conclusion of the Yongsan Community
as they’re having fun, I'm having fun.” Carnival.
The carnival gave private
organizations like the Cub Scouts and
Veteran's of Foreign Wars a chance to
hold membership drives.
The U.S.A. Airline Alliance gave
away two free airline tickets valued at
$1,500 each at a 6 p.m. drawing. The
lucky winner was 18th Medical
Command Command Sgt. Maj. Ricardo
Alcantara.
“In 30 years in the military I have
Above: Lim Hyun-jung applies face paint to
never won any prize,” Alcantara said,
9-year-old Maria Hirabayshi.
“especially of this magnitude. I was
totally shocked.”
Left: The limbo contest sparks the crowd to a
pitch as the bar goes lower and lower.
See Fourth
Fourth, Page 12

Country star Pam Tillis entertains troops Yongsan Library kicks off
By David McNally
Area II Public Affairs Summer Reading Program
YONGSAN GARRISON — More than 600 Area By David McNally
II residents jammed into Collier Field House for a Area II Public Affairs
special July 4 concert from country singer Pam Tillis
YONGSAN GARRISON — More than 180
and her band.
Area II children turned out for the opening of
Daughter of country and western legend Mel Tillis,
the 2006 Summer Reading Program.
Pam showed the audience that music was indeed in
United States Forces Korea First Lady Katie
her blood.
Bell and Area II Commander Col. Ron Stephens
The two-time Grammy award winner told the
inaugurated the program June 30 with a special
Yongsan crowd she enjoyed coming to Korea, in spite
cake cutting and reading at the Yongsan Library.
of the long flight.
“I would like to thank all of you for celebrating
“I feel like you’re family,” she said.
this kickoff party for the children,” said Area II
Tillis was on a weeklong Morale, Welfare and
Libraries Director Kim Im-soon. “Children are
Recreation-sponsored tour of bases in Korea. The July
the future leaders of our society, and they can
4 concert at Yongsan was a finale before heading home
benefit from the library tremendously.”
to Tennessee.
Bell read two stories to a balloon-filled, packed
“Pam Tillis came across as genuine, and she
room of enthusiastic children. The theme of the
connected with the audience,” said country/western
first event was “wild animals.”
fan Barry Robinson. “I think it was the best concert
“I think it was more than we expected,” Kim
we’ve had since I’ve been here.”
said. “Mrs. Bell was great.”
Robinson said he has been to a lot of concerts
Kim said more than 180 kids registered for
during his time in Korea.
the annual summer program before June 30.
“I think she is carrying on a great tradition that
After the event, even more children registered.
started with her dad,” Robinson said. “I had a great
As of today, 204 are enrolled.
time.”
DAVID MCNALLY
“Pam has carved a path that is uniquely her own,”
Country singer Pam Tillis sings to the Area II community July 4 at See Library
Library, Page 12
See Tillis
illis, Page 12 Collier Field House.
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U.S. troops seek friendship with Koreans

Military Idol
“Military Idol” will again give Soldiers
a chance to sing their songs.
Performers have until July 22 to sign
up and register to compete in the
Military version of the “American
Idol” show. For information, call
Mario Farrulla at 738-5254.
Battle of the Bands
Check out the Battle of the Bands 7
p.m. July 22 at the Moyer Community
Services Center. For information, call
Mario Farrulla at 738-5254.
Power Outage
There will be a scheduled power
outage 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. July 22 on
Yongsan Garrison South Post. The
Main Post Club will feature a barbecue,
and the snack bars at the Bowling
Center and Moyer will be places for
affected residents to keep cool during
the day. “We’re trying to set up some
activities to accomodate the folks to
get out of the house and do other
things,” said Area II Commander Col.
Ron Stephens.
Yongsan Fun Park
The Yongsan Family Fun Park is open
Koreans
By Cpl. Lee Yang-won
Area II Public Affairs
SEOUL — Fourteen U.S. servicemembers volunteered
for the USO Good Neighbor Program to help strengthen
bonds between the American and Korean communities June
29 at the Anyang Sports Complex.
More than 30 students from Songjoong Elementary
School, located in Seoul, participated in the program to go
ice skating.
“The USO conducts this kind of event twice a month,”
said USO Marketing Manager Lee Hee-yun. “It’s a great
opportunity for the Korean students to make friendships with
the servicemembers and to better their understanding of the
U.S. military.”
Lee said the USO always advertises the event, and receives
great commitment from U.S. servicemembers.
“I really like working with kids so I thought it would be a
great way to participate in a community event,” said Navy Mass
Communications Specialist 1st Class Lisa Wassilieff. “It’s a
rewarding experience to interact with the Korean children and
get to show who American servicemembers are.”
The program always has a long waiting list of Korean
schools wanting to participate.
“Schools that have already participated in the program
either recommend the event to other Korean schools, or sign
up again,” Lee said. “We receive positive feedback from the
participants.”
The USO Good Neighbor Program helps implement a
positive impression of the U.S. Servicemembers to the Korean
society, Lee said. CPL. LEE YANG-WON

from 7 a.m.-8 p.m., but closes daily for

Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Lisa Wassilieff (right) helps
maintenance from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Play
E-mail mcnallyde@korea.army.mil sixth-grader Song Eun-bi maintain her balance on the ice.

Boy Scout Eagle project nets patio for field

18 holes of miniature golf for $4 (adult)
and $3 (children). One 18-hole round
for the golf training machine: $7.50. A
trip to the batting cage: $3 for 40 balls.
The skateboard park is free. For
information, call 738-4190.
Auto Skills Center
There is a “Summer Special” now
through October. For $35 they’ll check
anti-freeze, battery, brake pads and
shoes, air conditioning system, all
hoses, wiper blades, all fluid levels,
battery, all lights, all tires for tread wear
and rotate, and balance all four tires.
Look for Safety Inspection Coupons
inside the Community Connection
Magazine. The offer expires July 31.
For information, call 738-5315.
Yongsan Lanes
Check out the Firecracker 300 9-Pin
No-Tap Tournament July 22. There will
By Pvt. Jung Jae-hoon
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — The
boys were hard at work moving stones
and scraping cement June 22, all under
the watchful eye of a Boy Scout hoping
to earn the organization’s highest rank.
This was a community welfare
project dreamed up by Peter Madsen, a
Boy Scout on his way to earning the
Eagle badge. The badge is the greatest
honor for one to achieve as a Boy Scout.
To earn the award, boys must conduct
a community project.
The new patio overlooks the softball
field across from Burke Towers. Now,
everyone can watch the softball game
without worrying about getting wet
COURTESY PHOTO
Eagle Scout candidate Peter Madsen
supervises a community project June 22.
from the grass.
“I’ve been a Boy Scout since I was
very little and it is part of my church
program,” Madsen said. “Whenever I
come to this place to watch my sister
play softball, it wasn’t easy because
there was no place to sit.”
Madsen chose the project to let
people sit, relax and enjoy the game.
To prevent people from throwing
their trash on the ground, Madsen will
place two trash cans on either end, so
there will be no litter problem.
“The Eagle badge is a symbol as well
as an accomplishment,” Madsen said.
“It shows that you are dedicated and
you have leadership and you can handle
responsibility. I hope to show that with
my project here and I also hope it will
help the community as I planned.”
E-mail JaeHoon.Jung@korea.army.mil

AAFES opens new beauty salon

be cash prizes for the high team series
(three games). The entry fee is $25.
Yongsan Lanes also offers summer
bowling leagues. Each Thursday night
is “Gold Pin Bowling” from 6-10 p.m.
There is Cosmic Bowling 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
every Friday and Saturday with a new
spectacular cosmic bowling laser light
show. For information, call 723-7830.
Prayer Breakfast
The Area II community will conduct a
prayer breakfast 9 a.m. Saturday at
Collier Field House. The event will
feature Pastor Rick Warren, author of
“The Purpose Driven Life.” For
information, call 738-3011.
Area II Web site
For up-to-date news and information,
visit the Area II Web site at http://
area2.korea.army.mil.
By David McNally
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Army
and Air Force Exchange Service
officials opened a new beauty salon on
South Post June 30.
The “Stylique Salon” is located in
the old video rental store behind the
fire station in a newly renovated facility.
The video store is now located inside
the South Post Shoppette.
The new salon offers nine styling
chairs, eight pedicure chairs, two
massage rooms and four manicure
stations for both men and women.
Area II AAFES Manager Betty
O’Brien said the staff can’t wait to use
the new equipment. “We want to thank
you for all your hard work,” O’Brien told
the contractors and staff. “You made this
one more reason why Yongsan is the
assignment of choice.”
Area II Commander Col. Ron
Stephens helped cut the ribbon at a small
ceremony. After a short tour, he became
the first official customer.
“They did a great job,” Stephens said.
“I was overwhelmed.”
The salon is open 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. - 6
p.m. weekends. For information, call 738-
4520 or 738-6306. DAVID MCNALLY
After a tour, Area II Commander Col. Ron
E-mail mcnallyde@korea.army.mil Stephens becomes the first customer.
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Rap concert packs parking lot
By Jennifer Jackson
Area II Public Affairs
Y O N G S A N
GARRISON — More
than 1,000 Area II
community members
went wild to the music of
two big-name rap groups
at the Main Post Club
parking lot July 7.
The rap/hip-hop groups, PFC. TYECHIA PRICE
“Juvenile” and “Young- Eighth Military Police Brigade Soldiers help out with sand
BloodZ” performed at six bags to stem the flooding June 29.
U.S. bases in Korea during
their Morale, Welfare and ‘Watchdogs’ save homes
Recreation tour.
Music fan Sgt. Steven Area II Public Affairs
Myers said the concert P J
HOTOS BY JENNIFER ACKSON
YONGSAN GARRISON — Eighth Military
was entertaining overall. Sean Paul of the “YoungBloodZ” entertains more than 1,000 community members July 7. Police Brigade Soldiers came to the rescue of senior
“It was a good change noncommissioned officer housing residents June
to have popular and current artists come to Korea and 29 after a water main break.
perform for us,” Myers said. About 6:50 a.m. a 12-inch high-pressure pipe
Area II MWR officials presented each artist with an broke, sending water spouting out.
eagle statue in appreciation for their concert. “It made it look like a rice paddy,” said 8th MP
“Keep doing your job,” said J-Bo of the YoungBloodz. Bde.’s Command Sgt. Maj. Freddie Brock, whose
“We appreciate it.” home was affected. “The water was going right
“Since the military is away from home it shows we up to people’s doors.”
had to bring the house to them,” said Sean Paul of the About 50 HHC, 8th M.P. Brigade Soldiers came
YoungBloodZ . “It’s a beautiful thing.” to the rescue, hauling and placing sandbags to
Juvenile has sold more than 174,000 copies of his protect four homes.
recent album, “Reality Check.” The album debuted at “If they wouldn’t have helped, I’m sure there
No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. would have been some homes flooded,” Brock
YoungBloodZ has released many successful hits such said.
The Directorate of Public Works soon turned
as the No. 1 hit “Damn!”
the water off and the flooding started to subside.
“It was a very successful concert,” said Area II MWR
“Crisis averted,” Brock said.
Director Paul Robinson. “Everybody had a great time.” Rapper Juvenile captivates the audience with his lyrical skills.
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DAVID MCNALLY
United States Forces Korea First Lady Katie Bell reads a story to children in the 2006 Summer
Reading Program June 30.
“I think the number will increase even “The volunteers are important,” she
more,” Kim said. “The children read said. “From the beginning to the end,
books, and we encourage them. We they help make the Summer Reading
have log sheets on who attends and what Program a success.”
they have read.” Children who participate in the whole
Five of the “most-read” kids will get program and show up for the last day
gift certificates at the conclusion of the will get a free tote bag and T-shirt.
program. The next reading will be 11 a.m.
“If they read 10 or 15 titles they will Tuesday at the Moyer Theatre. The
get encouragement, like stickers,” Kim theme will be “small animals.”
said. For information, call 723-7380.
Volunteers make the program
possible, Kim said. E-mail mcnallyde@korea.army.mil

Fourth from Page 9

He said his family cannot believe it
either.
“Now we have three free tickets,
two from the Fourth of July and one
from my wife who was selected as the
Volunteer of the Year for Area II,” he
said. “My kids are happy, and they plan
on using the tickets for a quick vacation
back to the states.”
The carnival culminated just before 8
p.m. with a 8th U.S. Army Band
performance and a mini-pyrotechnics
show. The timing was delayed because
of technical difficulties, but after the Stars
and Stripes Forever finale, sparklers lit the
stage and mini-fireworks went at least 100
feet in the air. Children started dancing as
shredded paper filled the air like snow.
Most of the 700 community members
moved into Collier Field House for the big
event of the day: a free Pam Tillis concert.
“We’re really happy with the
turnout,” Farrulla said. “This year was
focused on Americana, and we got good
participation from our Korean
neighbors.”
E-mail mcnallyde@korea.army.mil

Tillis from Page 9

according to her official Web site.
“She is often described as a
‘survivor’ and a ‘pioneer’ for a new
breed of female country stars.”
The site says Tillis signed with
Epic/Lucky Dog Records in 2002,
and that she plans an “imminent
release of a tribute album to Mel.”
“It was downright hooah,” said
country music-fan Command Sgt.
Maj. Kevin Witt, Area II’s senior
noncommissioned officer. “It was
a great concert and great
community event.”
Witt said Tillis came across as
sincere about her patriotism and
wanting to show her gratitude to
U.S. servicemembers.
“The crowd was excited and
enthusiastic and overall very
pleased with the concert,” Witt
said.
E-mail mcnallyde@korea.army.mil

Visit the Area II Web site for more

stories and community information:
!Community learns about family action plan
!Learn to swim class comes to Yongsan
!MWR summer activities
http://area2.korea.army.mil
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Summer brings increase in heat injuries
By 18th Medical Command Health Promotions and interfere with sweating, the body’s only means of best medical care won’t be enough to save the victim.
Special to The Morning Calm Weekly There are lots of things people can do in order to be
keeping you cool.
Heat injuries are a preventable cause of lost duty time. Heat cramps occur when people lose too much salt. safe in the summer heat:
And if severe enough, they can cause permanent brain Heat cramps are painful muscle cramps. These will often ! Reschedule strenuous activities for the cooler parts
injuries and even death. In 2005, 73 Soldiers were seen resolve by replacing salts through drinking Gatorade or of the day. Don’t run during the hottest parts of the day
for some heat related condition in the 8th U.S. Army, up a similar sports drink. — get it over with in the morning or later in the evening.
from 43 the year before. While, none of these injuries Serious heat injuries include heat exhaustion and heat But if you can’t reschedule, at least modify the activity
were fatal, six Soldiers did die of heat injuries across the stroke. These occur when the body can no longer to the greatest extent possible to reduce heat stress.
U.S. Army. adequately cool itself. For most people, heat exhaustion ! Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!!! Most people don’t even
Heat injuries are a concern for 8th US Army because begins because they lose too much water in sweat and drink the eight glasses of water that are recommended
summers in Korea are typically very humid. In order to cannot or do not drink enough to replace it all. for just ordinary circumstances. And if you drink sodas
stay cool, your body gets rid of heat by sweating. The You can lose up to two liters of sweat an hour, but or coffee that have caffeine in them, the caffeine can
heat is removed when the sweat dries. But when it’s your stomach can only absorb a maximum of 1.5 liters actually dehydrate you, so you need to drink even more
humid, the air doesn’t dry the sweat as well, so it’s an hour, so it’s surprising that we don’t have more water to stay hydrated.
harder for your body to stay cool, even if temperatures problems with heat. ! Eat your meals! It’s important to take in enough
are only in the 80s. When a person starts to get dehydrated from being in electrolytes and other nutrients in addition to staying
The Army developed the heat stress index in order to the heat too much, he/she can start to feel dizzy, or really hydrated. Skipping meals can lead to disaster.
take into account the role of humidity in assessing heat tired. Sometimes the person will become nauseated and ! If you’re not used to the humidity, give yourself
injury risk. Rather than just looking at the may even throw up. time to acclimatize. The process of acclimatization
temperature outside, the This is really dangerous means that your body is learning how to stay cool
Wet Bulb Globe “In 2005, 73 Soldiers were seen for some because then he/she can’t self while being active under new heat stresses. It takes
Thermometer takes into heat-related condition in the 8th U.S. hydrate enough. at least two weeks for someone to acclimate. But
account how sunny it is Army. While none were fatal, six Soldiers If the person doesn’t stop and acclimatization is accomplished by being out in the
and the humidity, too, in did die of heat injuries across the U.S. work on cooling down and elements, not just moving from an air-conditioned
order to give you a better hydrating, the condition can office to an air-conditioned car to an air-conditioned
Army.” apartment. Also, a person acclimating should not be
idea of how well (or not) progress to heat stroke.
your body will be able to keep cool. In heat stroke, the body temperature has risen — expected to perform at the same intensity level as
There are several different types of heat-related often to 105ºF or more! This high temperature and someone who is already adjusted.
illnesses. We are most concerned with preventing the extreme dehydration makes some organs start to fail — If you develop symptoms from the heat, get to a cool
more serious ones — heat exhaustion and heat stroke. usually the kidneys and the liver. In heat stroke, the brain environment and drink some cool water. Get medical
Mild heat illnesses include heat rash and heat cramps. doesn’t get enough blood, and a person becomes care as soon as possible. Leaders are highly
Sunburns are also considered heat-related illnesses. Heat disoriented and often even passes out. The person may encouraged to access the 18th MEDCOM Internet
rash and sunburns can make people more susceptible to actually have lost so much fluid that he/she stops site’s “What’s New” section prior to planning their
more serious heat injury because they damage the skin sweating. Sometimes, if it becomes too severe, even the training at http://www.seoul.amedd.army.mil/.
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Tokyo Drift Tokyo Drift Tokyo Drift
Dreamz PG-13 PG
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Mission Mission
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American Dreamz -- (Hugh
Grant, Dennis Quaid)
On the morning of his re-election,
the President decides to read the
newspaper for the first time in four
years. This starts him down a
slippery slope. He begins reading
obsessively, reexamining his black
and white view of the world, holing
up in his bedroom in his pajamas.
Frightened by the President’s
apparent nervous breakdown, his
Chief of Staff pushes him back into
the spotlight, booking him as a
guest judge on the television
ratings juggernaut.
Superman Returns --
(Brandon Routh, Kate Bosworth)
Following a mysterious absence of
several years, the Man of Steel,
Superman, comes back to Earth—
but things have changed. While an
old enemy plots to render him
powerless once and for all,
Superman faces the heartbreaking
realization that the woman he loves,
Lois Lane, has moved on with her
life. Or has she? Superman’s
bittersweet return challenges
him to bridge the distance between
them while finding a place in a
society that has learned to survive
without him.
F ast & FFurious: urious: TTokyookyo
Drift -- (Lucas Black, Shad ‘Bow
Wow’ Gregory Moss)
Sean Boswell is an outsider who
attempts to define himself as a hot-
headed, underdog street racer.
Although racing provides a
temporary escape from an unhappy
home and the superficial world
around him, it has also made Sean
unpopular with the local authorities.
To avoid jail time, Sean is sent to live
with his gruff, estranged father, a
career military-man stationed in
Tokyo.
Akeelah and the Bee
(Lawrence Fishburne, Keke Palmer)
A young girl learns to believe in
herself and value her intelligence in
this family-friendly drama. Akeelah
Anderson is an 11-year-old being
raised by her mother Tanya, who was
left on her own after the death of her
husband. While Akeelah is a very
bright girl, she’s hardly a star student
and seems afraid of acting like a
bookworm around her friends and
classmates. However, Akeelah’s
teacher sees genuine potential in her
student and encourages her to enter
the school’s spelling bee, convinced
Akeelah has the brains and the talent
to win. Akeelah applies herself wins
the local competition, but discovers
the going gets tougher when she
goes to a statewide bee.
Click -- (Adam Sandler,
Christopher Walken)
A workaholic architect, who has
been overlooking his family in favor
of his career, comes across a
universal remote that allows him to
perform TiVo-like functions on his
life, such as pausing events or fast-
forwarding over them. When the
remote begins creating its own
memory and choosing what to fast-
forward over, the man sees how
much of his personal life has passed
him by and realizes the importance
of spending more time with his
family.

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Superman Superman Superman Superman
The Da Vinci The Da Vinci Returns Returns Returns Returns Just My Luck
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Goal! The Dream Superman
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Goal! The Dream Superman
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Superman Superman Superman
Returns Returns Returns RV PG RV PG Poseidon American
PG-13 PG-13 PG-13 PG-13 Dreamz PG-13
Superman Superman Superman Goal! The Dream Goal! The Dream
Returns Returns Returns Stick It Stick It Begins Begins
PG-13 PG-13 PG-13 PG-13 PG-13 PG-13 PG-13
Superman Superman Yours, Mine & Yours, Mine
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Listening for still small voice in storms of life
By Chaplain (Maj.) Lee Rodgers
IMA/KORO Religious Retreat Center
July 14, 2006
http://ima.korea.army.mil/morningcalmweekly 15
day, he was praying for God to take pleasant memory. He can send a through his still, small voice.
his life. child with a smile to remind us that Go get still in your storm and see

H
ave the people of God had
storms in the past? What
do storms say to the people
of God? Couldn’t we do without
storms?
Why did Jesus put himself and
his disciples into the boat with full
knowledge that a storm would rock
the boat? He is the master and
knows all things.
One of the examples of storms
coming upon the righteous is the
story of Elijah the prophet, who had
been victorious over the enemies of
the Lord. On one day Elijah was at
the height of his glory. On another
For God’s people today, a storm
can bring them to the end of their
rope. Some unforeseen troubles can
lead us to the brink of failure. Elijah
ran from his troubles, but he ran from
the storm into the speaking of the
Spirit of the Lord (1 Kings 19:1-12).
Isn’t it beautiful how the Lord
treats his people when we feel
defeated or discouraged? God will
surround us with provisions. He will
have a shade tree for us to rest
under. The Lord will send necessary
angels to watch over us when we
can’t watch over ourselves. The
Lord will send a friend, a book, or a
things will get better soon.
God has to wait upon us to get to
the end of our strength sometimes,
before we simply surrender
ourselves to him and his holy will.
Elijah ran to the dark cave to get
away from it all. The merciful
Father was already there ahead of
Elijah and met him there in the cave.
Almighty God reminded Elijah of
his power through the wind, the fire
and the earthquake. Yet God chose
to not speak through the powerful,
earth-shaking natural elements of his
creation. God, who can send the
storm, can speak silently and clearly
God’s power. Shut up and listen up.
God is a speaking God. He hides his
treasures every day for us in his
word. Read the Word and you will
find how very special each and
every human being is to an
awesome, loving Heavenly Father.
Storms make us realize how small
we are. Storms can call our
attention to the almightiness of a
loving, gracious, all knowing, just
and righteous God. Remember, the
Lord will never leave his chosen
ones for even a second. He will not
leave you for a second, oh child of
God, even in the storm.

Area II Worship Services

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

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STEVEN HOOVER
Bradley Ozoa, son of Steve and Ana Ozoa,
looks determined to bust a balloon with his
dart July 3 during Liberty Fest, held at Camp
Walker. Ozoa, 6, was one of many children to
participate in the various games and activities
during the day, which culminated in a concert
by singer Pam Tillis and, later, fireworks.
PHOTOS BY DAVID MCNALLY
Gala Duckworth navigates successfully through the limbo July 4 at Yongsan Garrison. After several more rounds, 12-year-old Dana Davenport won
the contest.

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JIM CUNNINGHAM
Above: Hip-hop artist Juvenile plays to the crowd at
Camp Casey as part of Independence Day weekend
celebrations in Warrior Country. Kim Ha-yeong, 10, competes in a hula hoop contest July 4 at the Yongsan
At Left: Yongsan concert-goers bath in the lights at the Community Carnival.
July 4 Pam Tillis performance at Collier Field House.

Children enjoy inflatable games on the Yongsan soccer field July 4 during
the community carnival. More than 600 people showed up in spite of
sporadic rain.
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Shark Attack

Junior Golf Clinics

Offered at Sung Nam
Sung Nam Golf course will hold junior
golf instructional clinics Aug. 7-11. All
interested juniors ages 7-17 are invited
to attend. The times will be 9-11 a.m.
Monday thru Thursday at the Sung
Nam Golf Course driving range and 7-
10 a.m. Friday at Sung Nam on the golf
course. All equipment and instruction
from the golf course’s PGA of America
staff will be provided at no charge. Call
Jim Shaw or Jack Delaney at 736-3483
to sign up.

Korean Language,
Culture Classes Offered
A Korean language and culture class
will be offered at Seoul American High
School. This class will meet daily from
10 to 11:30 a.m., weekdays thru Aug. 5. STEVEN HOOVER
The class is open to anyone over the Area Command’s sent 23 of the top billiards champions to compete at the 8th Army 8-Ball Billiards Championship, and Sgt. 1st Class
age of 15. The class is limited to 20 Anthony Dixon, Area I Command, E. 302 BSB, came out on top. It was Dixon’s second try for top billing and it wasn’t easy. Master Sgt.
participants. Michael Halsey, 196th FIN, Area II, had not lost a game during the entire tournament and it didn’t look good for Dixon as he played his way
up through the loser’s bracket. In order to win, Dixon had to defeat Halsey by winning seven of the next 12 possible games in the
Area II Pool League
championship round. Dixon remained focused during the championship round, defeating Halsey in eight games to become champion.
The Area II Pool League is seeking new
members. The group meets at 7 p.m.

Servicemembers get second shot

each Tuesday at the Main Post Club,
Harvey’s Lounge and the Navy Club --
all on Yongsan Garrison.
Membership is open to ID cardholders,
family members, retirees, Department of
Defense civilians or contractors and
individuals sponsored by ID cardholders.
for information, call Brent Abare at 723-
3691 or e-mail abareb@korea.army.mil.
Weekend Bingo at
Uptown Lounge
Be a winner at Bingo at the Main Post
Club’s Uptown Lounge. Every
Saturday and Sunday, doors open at
11 a.m. and early games begins at
12:30 p.m. Over $6,750 in prize money
is given away every weekend,
including $2,500 and $5,000 jackpots.
For information, call the MWR club
manager at 723-8785.
Battle of the Bands
The Battle of the Bands contest is
set to take place at Moyer Community
Services Center at 7 p.m. July 22. Pick
up an entry form at your local CAC or
call 723-8502 for information. The
contest is sponsored by MWR. The
winners may be eligible to advance
to the All-Army competition. May the
best band win!
TMCW Submissions
To have an event featured in The
Morning Calm Weekly, e-mail
information to
morningcalmweekly@korea.army.mil.
Submissions should include the basic
who, what, when and where information
regarding the event, and a point of
contact name and telephone number.
For information, call 738-3355.
to earn title of ‘Military Idol’
By Tim Hipps
Special to American Forces Press Service
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Soldiers,
sailors, airmen and Marines can now
register for a shot at becoming the
second Military Idol.
The Army Morale, Welfare and
Recreation program is based on the
premises of Fox’s “American Idol.”
Contestants - whether they’re from
an active, Guard or Reserve
component - must be on active-
duty military status and assigned
to the hosting
installation. There is
an exception for
soldiers not
assigned to
the
installation,
but they
must
provide
their own
transportation.
Competition will run Aug. 1
through Sept. 30 on 33 Army
installations and camps in the
continental United States, Alaska,
Hawaii, Belgium, Germany and Korea.
Local winners will qualify for a
chance to advance to the Armywide
finals Oct. 28 through Nov. 6 on Fort
Belvoir, Va.
Check with your local installation
for a schedule of the Military Idol
competition near you.
Application forms and contest rules
are available on the Internet at
www.militaryidol.com. Applications
must be submitted to local MWR
offices on hosting installations. Only
vocalists need apply - the contest is
closed to musicians, comedians,
dancers, poets, etc.
Installation-level prizes include
$500 to the winner and a chance to be
among the dozen who will compete
during finals week at Fort Belvoir,
along with $500 for
the winner’s unit
funds. Local
runners-up
will
receive
$250
and
third-
place
performers
$100.
The Military Idol grand prize is
$2,000 for the winner with $1,000 for
second place and $500 for third.
Sgt. William Glenn, an Alabama
National Guardsman was the first
Military Idol when he was stationed in
Darmstadt, Germany. Now on medical
hold on Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.,
recovering from a spider bite, he plans
to turn over the crown to the second
annual Military Idol winner.
“One thing they can’t ever take
away, and I mean this from the
bottom of my heart: I’m honored to
be the very first Military Idol,” said
Glenn, a military policeman. “Whether
my face ever hits another newspaper
or whatever, I have that honor. That’s
a proud accomplishment.”
Glenn offers advice to Military Idol
competitors.
“Have yourself well-prepared when
you get ready to come to the
competition,” he said. “Even if it’s on
the installation level, try to get your
music prepared and have a good time
and have fun.
“If you are the installation winner
and you have to go to the finals, make
sure all your music and everything
you need you have instead of trying to
scrounge for it at the last minute,” he
said. “And get a lot of good practice
time and be comfortable with the song
you’re singing.
“Find your favorite song,
something you do very well with, not
just a popular song.”
The 2006 Military Idol contest is
sponsored by Armed Forces Vacation
Club.
(Tim Hipps works for the Army
Community and Family Support
Center Public Affairs Office.)
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A long way from home

Former KATUSA Soldier volunteers for Katrina relief

By Susan Barkley
Area III Public Affairs
Sgt. Jung Joo-hyuk completed his military
service in a ceremony held here May 26. A week
later he was in a foreign country working long days
shoulder to shoulder with people from across the
United States and elsewhere laboring to continue the
clean up after Hurricane Katrina.
Jung, an architecture major at Yonsei University
in Seoul, volunteered to spend two weeks with
Habitat for Humanity helping to gut homes in the St.
Bernard Parish east of New Orleans.
Jung said he wanted to be involved in a
community program and thought it would be good
for him to help in the United States because the
country was “good to me while I was a Soldier.”
Capt. Bernita F.R. Briggs, commander,
Headquarters, Headquarters Company, Area III
Support Activity, has family in the area and helped
link Jung with the 415th Military Intelligence
Company located in Carville, La., that helped him COURTESY PHOTO

with transportation from the airport.
“I was excited and pleased,” said Briggs, adding
it was “an awesome thing” for a Soldier who had no
connection with the United States or Louisiana to
volunteer.
Jung said he was surprised by the extent of the
damage still evident nearly a year after the hurricane.
He said he felt like am ambassador from Korea.
Jung Joo-hyuk (center) stands with other volunteers in front of a home being gutted in St. Bernard Parish, La. while Jung was
volunteering with Habitat for Humanity from June 2-16.
“I did something meaningful in the U.S. I felt like upon his return.
I made a difference,” he said. In addition to picking up some new lingo, Jung
Before Jung’s departure, Briggs gave him a crash found he had a taste for po’boy sandwiches and
course in some of the phrases he might hear while beignets at the Café du Monde, but did not develop a
in the United States and said she was surprised to taste for dirty rice.
hear him use the colloquialism, “Yeah, you’re right,” Apparently some things just don’t translate.

1-2 Avn. partners with elementary school

By Becky Poppleton jae endorsed the partnership, as did
Special to The Morning Calm Weekly the president of the Heong Seong
CAMP EAGLE — The Education Office, Bong Heo-man.
administrators, teachers and “I really hope both organizations
students of Seong Nam Elementary keep the friendship cooperation as
School gathered together with the brothers and sisters,” said Bong.
Soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 2nd Supporting the school through
Aviation Regiment of Camp Eagle, to community service activities such
celebrate a partnership ceremony as teaching English classes every
July 5. Friday is the goal of the 1-2 Avn.,
“I’m interested in coming out to said Maj. John M. Hinck, operations
teach English and learn about their officer, who spoke at the ceremony
culture at the same time,” said Pvt. on behalf of Lt. Col. Gustavo Blum,
Herbert Douglas, Delta Company, the battalion commander.
1st Bn., 2nd Avn. Regt., about the “We are building the children’s
partnership ceremony. confidence as well as cultural
“We are here to make a relations,” Hinck said. “Today we
partnership for Seong Nam B ECKY POPPLETON join efforts to work for a higher
Elementary School and Camp Eagle. Hwang Dog-geun, Seong Nam elementary school principal, and Maj. John M. Hinch, operations purpose — a purpose that centers
Korea and America are friendly officer, 1st Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, exchange plaques during the partnership agreement on the 77 children of Seong Nam
nations, very close in good signing ceremony held at the school July 5. Elementary School.
relationship, therefore, I think we Hwang Dog-geun to the students The ceremony began with playing “We begin a partnership between
should make a partnership and keep and members of the Camp Eagle of the national anthems for both this school and the 1st Bn., 2nd
it for each other,” said Principal community. nations. Vice Principal Yung Jeong- Avn. Regt. for a promise of good
relations.”
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orean en learn fr
children om, about aviation Soldiers
from, In April, the battalion Soldiers
Special to The Morning Calm Weekly teachers for the visit to Camp Eagle. They also planned to planted 50 trees at the school.
CAMP EAGLE — The entire school turned out when invite the teachers to dinner Tuesday. “This beautiful environment is the
1st Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment invited students from “This is a Soldier program,” said Maj. John M. Hinch, right foundation upon which to build
Seong Nam elementary school to visit the installation for a operations officer, 1-2 Avn. Regt, adding that each week our future,” said Hinck.
tour, UH-60D Apache Longbow static displays and lunch about 20 Soldiers volunteer to teach English to students in Partnership plaques were
Friday. grades 3-6. exchanged at the ceremony, along
The Camp Eagle unit signed a partnership agreement with with handshakes, smiles and much
the school July 5 and then hosted the students and about 10 See School, Page 23 applause.
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Area III The Morning Calm Weekly

New CAC hours

Acting Up
at Long, Eagle
The Camp Long Community Activity
Center will now be open noon to 10 p.m.
daily. Camp Eagle’s CAC will be open
noon to 10 p.m., Sunday to Thursday
and holidays; and noon to midnight,
Friday and Saturday.
For information, contact the Long CAC
at 721-3473 or the Eagle CAC at 721-
2331.

Area III Boxing Smoker

A boxing smoker will be presented
beginning at 6 p.m. July 28 in the post
gym. Open to all U.S. and Korean military
members, the event will feature all levels
of experience. Men and women are
welcome to participate. For information
or to register, call 753-8810/11.

ACS Birthday,
Volunteer Recognition
Join Army Community Services July 24
from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. to celebrate the
organization’s 41st birthday. Volunteer
of the Quarter recognition will be held
at noon. For information, call 753-8294.
JERRY M. GUTLON
Freedom Fest Ryon Hays, 18, and sister Rushay, 16, portray Capt. Book and Five-fingered Shay during the children’s summer reading program at the Camp
Today and tomorrow from 10 a.m. until
Humphreys post library. The skits are intended to interest elementary school-age children in reading more. About 35 children are participating.
5 p.m., join MWR, Army Air Force
The performances are but one of many activities offered by Area III libraries. “Exploring the World Thru Books” is also offered 1-2 p.m. Tuesdays.
Exchange Service, and the Defense
Volunteer readers are needed. Call 753-8817 for information on this and other library programs.
Commissary Agency as they hold a
Freedom Fest including a DECA case

New director looks to improve USO

lot sale, Korean vendors, food booths,
games and fun for everyone. Call 754-
8257 for information.
Homecoming/Reunion
Class Offered
Learn how to adjust to the changes in
your loved ones and yourself when
planning a return to the United States
by attending a special homecoming
seminar offered by ACS. The class is 1
p.m. Tuesday at Building 311. Call 753-
7439 for information.
Christian Revival
Cornerstone Christian Community
revival services with Dave Holden will
be 7 p.m. Thursday thru July 23 at
Freedom Chapel. For information, call
753-7274.
Living Army Values
A week of values and spiritual fitness
building events is scheduled for July
24-28.
Monday - Spiritual Fitness Run/Race/
Walk, 6 a.m., Tiger Ramp
Tuesday - Prayer Breakfast, 7 a.m.,
Community Activities Center
Wednesday - Leadership Bowl, 1 p.m.,
multi-purpose training facility
Thursday – Sergeant’s Time Training,
7a.m.; Orphanage Visit, 1 p.m.
Friday – Chaplains Anniversary
Celebration & Awards Ceremony, 10
a.m., Zoeckler Station Sports Complex.
Call 753-7274 for information.
Summer Reading
Program
Exploring the World Thru Books from
1-2 p.m. Tuesdays, at the library.
Volunteer readers needed. Call 753-8817
for information.
By Jerry M. Gutlon “We’re trying to get more involved One of her top priorities is
Area III Public Affairs with the military community, aside evaluating the hours of service
CAMP HUMPHREYS — USO from simply arranging tours,” Watson currently provided by the local USO
Director Daisy Watson wants to better said. As she spoke, a room full of office. “We’re reviewing the
meet the needs of those who utilize Soldiers sprawled on a bevy of plush schedule,” Watson said. “Right now
the USO services and facilities at easy chairs watching a wide-screen we’re closed Mondays like everybody
Camp Humphreys. TV. Others were busy using the else. I think we need to look at that.
Watson – who has a strong USO’s Internet café. The needs of (servicemembers) aren’t
marketing background – took the reins “We’ve made arrangements to limited to a nine-to-five schedule.”
of the USO in April, and said she has a install webcams so servicemembers The USO has a slew of special
slew of ideas to improve the services can hook up visually with those at events on tap for the remainder of the
offered by the local USO facility. home,” Watsons said. summer into the fall.
“We’ve got a ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’
USO: Serving Soldiers through the years
poker tournament scheduled,” said
Watson, “And we’re planning a big X
Box tournament, even though we
By Jerry M. Gutlon
haven’t specifically decided which
Area III Public Affairs
games we’re going to use.”
The United Service Organizations – better known as the USO – has forged She said USO officials welcome
long and mutually satisfying relationships with the American military since first any suggestions the troops might
coming to Korea in 1950.
have concerning which games they’d
Founded at the request of President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1941, a number like included.
of famous Hollywood stars first performed for American troops even before
A barbecue cook-off is slated for
the freedom of South Korea was certain. Sept. 16, she added. In addition,
Bob Hope, Mickey Rooney and Marilyn Monroe were among the first big
another new project on tap for August
names to cheer on American troops while the fighting for control of the peninsula is the “Good Neighbor Program” to
still raged. familiarize Korean elementary age
Daisy Watson, director of the Camp Humphreys USO office, said the children with American troops.
organization still strives to serve those who serve. “We’ve had a number of Soldiers
“The Soldiers on post have been great,” she said, “although it’s hard to keep volunteer to interact with these
up with them at times. But we’ve got a great rapport.” children, who range in age from 7-
A non-profit service organization, the USO’s mission is simple and clear cut: 12,” Watson said. “The program will
uplift morale, entertain, provide leisure time recreation and look after the welfare run a half-day and feature sports, a
of U.S. servicemembers. social time and lunch.”
The USO offers tours and cultural activities, operates a ‘50s-style canteen USO officials are also soliciting
in Seoul, features a mobile canteen to entertain troops in the field, and sponsors suggestions for a wall-sized mural.
top flight entertainment for troops stationed on the peninsula. “We’re accepting ideas for what to
“We’re always looking at how we can better serve our troops,” Watson put on the wall,” she said. “The
said. winning Soldier can do the artwork.”
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Search under way for area’s School from Page 3
“It’s fun, it influences the kids and

most ‘distinguished’ canines helps them learn English,” said Pfc.

By Area III MWR Marketing
Special to The Morning Calm Weekly
CAMP HUMPHREYS – Area III
Morale, Welfare and Recreation is
looking for pictures of
“distinguished” dogs to help
celebrate the Dog Days of Summer
throughout the month of August.
And free steak dinners from the
Alaska Mining Co. await the owners
of the dog or dogs selected to grace
the front page of either the monthly
“Leisure Informer” or “Youth
Newsletter.”
“Of course, the steak must be
one that contains a bone so the
honored canine wins something
too,” said Area III Business
Operations Division Chief Mike
Ross. “We have to make sure that
the dog gets something special for
being selected.”
Entering the contest is easy. All
people have to do is submit the
picture of their dog via e-mail to
Area III MWR Marketing Chief
Mike Mooney at
mooneym@korea.army.mil
“Americans love their
no later than
Tuesday. dogs.”
“All submitted
pictures will be used Area III MWR Marketing chief Hobo, Jumping Jack,
somewhere in the
two magazines,” Mooney said. “But
we have assembled a distinguished
panel of judges to select the dog or
The distinguished panel of judges includes (from left) Dong II, Jumping Jack, Sophia and
Hobo
dogs that will end up on the front
and back covers of the two
magazines. The dogs on the front
get the free steak dinners, while
those on the back cover will receive best of the best.”
2-for-1 Steak Dinner Coupons from
the Alaska Mining
Co.”
The “distinguished
panel of judges” is
Mike Mooney, Mooney’s dogs –
Sophia and Dong II.
“Dong II is actually my son in
law’s dog, but she is Sophia’s
daughter and she still counts as
M M
family,” Mooney said. “Basically, we
will print out pictures of all the
submitted dogs, spread them on the
floor and let the judges select the
Sophia and Dong II are both
French poodles, Jumping Jack a
mini-pin and Hobo a Shiatsu –
assuring international diversity from
the judging panel.
“Americans love their dogs,”
Mooney said. “In addition to 2006
being the Year of the Dog under the
Chinese zodiac, August is the Dog
Days of Summer. So why not salute
dogs?”
William D. Ellis, Charlie Company, 1-
2 Avn. Regt. Ellis was helping to lift
77 elementary and 10 kindergarten
students into one of the two
Longbows on display. He also
volunteers to teach fifth grade.
Sgt. Jessica R. Poirrier,
Headquarters, Headquarters
Company, 1-2 Avn., teaches 18 third-
grade students each week. She said
she loves children and it provides the
students a chance to see what
Soldiers do and to establish cross-
cultural friendships.
“They ask us about what food we
like, our jobs and our families,” said
Pvt. Sharon Luna, HHC, who teaches
sixth grade. She said she hopes the
tutoring will make a lasting impact
IKE OONEY on both the Soldiers and students.
“The U.S. Soldiers are very kind
to our students,” said Yung Jeong-
jae, vice principal. He added that the
students and Soldiers have made
friends already.
Nam Gung Eun-mi, sixth-grade
teacher and coordinator for the
English teaching program, said she
is looking forward to the continuing
relationship with the unit. She
thanked Chang Sang-hyon,
community relations officer for
camps Long and Eagle, for helping
to establish the partnership.
“The leadership understands the
need for continuity,” said Lt. Col.
Gustavo E. Blum, commander, 1-2
Avn. Regt. He added that the
partnership offers Soldiers a chance

Safety First
to establish friendships with teachers
and students, and to see a completely
different view of Korea than most
Soldiers see.

ACS celebrates 41
years of service to
Soldiers, families
Special to The Morning Calm Weekly
Everyone is invited to join ACS as
they celebrate 41 years of service to the
Soldiers, family members and civilians.
ACS will hold an open house from 11
a.m. to 2 p.m. July 21, with the
Volunteer of the Quarter Recognition
Ceremony presented at noon.
There will be free food, fun, games
and door prizes along with lots of
information from all of the various
services offered at ACS. At the
ceremony, awards will be presented
for the Soldier, family member/
SUSAN B ARKLEY
civilian, and youth Volunteers of the
Phil Vincent, explosive safety specialist from the Area III Safety Office, completes a courtesy motorcycle inspection for Chief Warrant Quarter, as well as recognition for the
Officers Tom M. Robertson, Headquarters, Headquarters Detachment, 194th Maintenance Battalion and Ron E. Thomas, Headquarters, unit in Area III with the most recorded
Headquarters Company, 2-52nd Aviation Regiment, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, during the Safety Day held in the post exchange volunteer hours during the quarter
parking lot June 30. from Soldiers and family members.
Sponsored by the safety office, AAFES, USO, MWR, AAFES Harley-Davidson Military Sales, Dragon Hill Lodge and the Defense Additionally, a number of t Soldier
Commissary Agency, the event gave motorcycle riders and drivers a chance to make sure their vehicles are safe. volunteers that will receive the Military
Participants also had opportunities to learn about other aspects of summer safety and to enjoy free hot dogs, chips, and sodas while Outstanding Service Medal for
waiting to see if they were one of the lucky winners of the prizes donated by sponsors. volunteering over 100 hours of service
to the community.
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Area IV celebrates, rewards Good Neighbors

By Steven Hoover the past, he has organized tours to
Area IV Public Affairs Gyeongju for U.S. Soldiers and their
CAMP WALKER – Several notable family members to help them learn about
neighbors and organizations were Korean culture in the capital city of the
honored by the U.S. Army during the Shilla Dynasty. This past October, he
4th Annual Good Neighbor Awards organized a tour to Goryeong and Haein
Reception July 7 at the Evergreen Temple. In May 2005, he also planned
Community Club here. the PTP Korea and American Friendship
Good Neighbor Awards were Golf Tournament and Banquet, during
presented to: Kim Duk-hyung, director which PTP presented 10 U.S. Soldiers
of the War Memorial Activities with its Good Neighbor Awards.
Association, nominated by the 19th Each year since 2000, Hong has
Sustainment Command (Expeditionary); organized a combined Christmas and
Kim Sang-hwan, president of the Korean New Year’s party for about 100 U.S.
and American Friendship Circle, Soldiers to show appreciation for their
nominated by 19th ESC; Han Tae-dong, service in the ROK. He also initiated a
president of People to People Daegu concert in July 2002 involving Eighth
S H U.S. Army, 12 high school and four
Chapter, nominated by Area IV Support TEVEN OOVER

Activity; Hong Jong-yoon, director of Good Neighbor Awards Reception participants (from left) Dr. Kim Young-ju, Kim Young-sook university bands that was attended by
the International Business and Trade and Kim Duk-hyung await the start of the festivities. 1200 people. He also organized a tour
Promotion Committee for the Daegu welcomed our Soldiers and their families aircraft fire on Aug. 7, 1945. to the Korea Textile Center, Pungsan
Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and me and my family, embracing us in After World War II, Kim began annual Rice Paper Factory and Hahoe Folk
nominated by Area IV; and Dr. Song open arms and steadfast friendship. Each memorial services at the site to honor Village in May 2005.
Moon-won, OB/GYN Specialist at day, your kindness toward Americans those Americans who perished in the Dr. Song has been instrumental in
Hyosung Women’s Hospital, nominated enriches our lives and truly makes Korea crash. In 1948, he founded the War formalizing a relationship with the 18th
by the 168th Medical the best place to Memorial Activities Association. He also Medical Command for Hyosung
Battalion. “The Korean Community live, work and resolved to build a monument, which Women’s Hospital to provide medical
Each of the recipients never ceases to amaze me serve. Korea is was finished in 1956. care for women who are eligible to
was presented a specially with its generosity and definitely one of Kim Sang-hwan is president of receive care from the Department of
framed “Good Neighbor kindness.” the premier Korean and American Friendship Circle Defense. Despite a busy schedule, he
Award,” which includes a assignments of and has fully supported the program conducts orientation tours and quality
certificate depicting the Don Col. Donald J. Hendrix, choice for U.S. since its creation in 2004. Through this assurance visits on short notice.
Stivers print “We Go Area IV Support Activity commander servicemembers.” program, he has paired Korean families Also recognized with Certificates of
Together,” from the Korean For 60 years, and university students with American Appreciation “for meritorious service
War and a commander ’s coin for Kim Duk-hyung has personally kept alive families. He has invited 50 U.S. Soldiers and outstanding support to the U.S.
excellence. The awards were presented the memory of 11 U.S. Army Air Corps and their family members to his home Army community in Daegu” were: Lee
by Maj. Gen. Timothy P. McHale, 19th crewmembers who died in a fiery crash to share Korean food, traditions and Tae-soon, Soroptimists International
ESC commanding general and Col. near the summit of Mangwoon culture and has also sponsored trips to Daegu Chapter; Kim Young-sook, Girl
Donald J. Hendrix, Area IV commander. Mountain, located on Namhae Island, the Daegu Opera House. Scouts of Korea Daegu Council; Choi
“The Korean community never about 75 miles west of Camp Hialeah in Han has been with People to People Young-a, freelance reporter for MBC and
ceases to amaze me with its generosity Busan. Their B-24 Bomber, “Lady Luck Daegu Chapter since 1976, and was
and kindness,” Hendrix said. “You have II,” was shot down by Japanese anti- elected as its president in July 2003. In See Good Neighbor, Page 28

6th Ordnance, Chilgok County vets climb Hill 303

Paying homage to
those who died
defending freedom
By Steven Hoover
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP CARROLL – Anyone who
has ever attempted the steep,
approximately 1,000-foot climb of what
is known in Korean War history as Hill
303 near here, knows that getting to the
top is no easy feat.
June 30, Soldiers from the 6th
Ordnance Battalion and members of the
Korean War Veterans Association of
Chilgok County, hosted a hike up Hill
303 and a ceremony to pay homage to
the Soldiers who gave their lives in
defense of the “Pusan Perimeter” here
between Aug. 15-17, 1950.
According to historical accounts, in
PHOTOS BY
August 1950 North Korean troops were
pressing in on U.S. and Republic of
Korea troops holding a frail line around
Daegu and the important port of Busan.
Kwak Chang-su, (left) a Korean War veteran,
proffers a salute to Soldiers from the 6th
Ordnance Battalion and fellow members of the
Korean War Veterans Association of Chilgok
County, who later placed flowers (above) at
the monument dedicated to those who fought
and died on Hill 303.
At Hill 303, a ridge about 15 miles
northeast of Daegu, the defenders were
STEVEN HOOVER sheltered from the enemy by the
Nakdong River below. About 1,200 men
from the 1st Cavalry Division’s 5th
Regiment were strung out along the
14,000-yard ridgeline.
A North Korean regiment with tanks
crossed the river at night, attacking
ROK troops holding the line to the north.
Within a few hours of dawn Aug. 15,
the North Koreans – whom the U.S.
Soldiers first mistook for South Korean
allies – had surrounded and captured
about 30 members of a U.S. Army
mortar platoon, as well as other Soldiers.
When the hill was retaken after fierce
U.S. bombardment two days later, the
Americans later discover 26 of the
mortarmen had been herded into a
narrow gully and shot to death with
machine guns. Their bare feet were
bloodied from two days of being moved
around in the rocky hills. Their hands
were tied behind their backs with
bootlaces and communications wire.
They had been cut down en masse by
North Korean guns. About 15 others
See Hill 303, Page 28
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Daegu enclave celebrates at ‘Liberty Fest’

Area IV Support
Activity Change of
Command
The Area IV Support Activity will
host a change of command
ceremony at 10 a.m. July 27 in Kelly
Fitness Center on Camp Walker.
Col. John E. Dumoulin Jr. will
assume command from Col. Donald
J. Hendrix, who arrived in August
2004 and will retire. Hendrix’s
retirement ceremony will be held at
4 p.m. in front of the 19th
Sustainment Command
(Expeditionary) Headquarters.

Wednesday Matinees
Discontinued
Due to previous commitments, the
final Wednesday matinee at the Camp
Henry Theater will be Wednesday,
with the showing of “Aquamarine.”
For information, call Yi Hye-kyong
at 768-8670.

Demonstrations Possible PHOTOS BY STEVEN HOOVER

at Camp Walker Kevin Bueno finishes off a hot dog while Dyllon Kissell washes down another during one of several Hot dog Eating Contests during Liberty
Every day between now and Aug. Fest, July 3 at the Kelly Field House parking lot on Camp Walker.
1, from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., there exists
the possibility for a demonstration
at Camp Walker’s Gate 6. If
demonstrators are seen, both gates
will be locked for the duration of the
demonstration. For the safety of
everyone concerned, drivers and
pedestrians are required to use Gate
4 to enter and exit post during this
time. Personnel should avoid all
demonstrations. If in the area during
a demonstration, leave immediately.
Report any incidents that could
impact the safety and security of
U.S. personnel and facilities. For
information, call the Camp Walker
John Parker, a player for Lear Sigler Services, rips a base hit during the
Provost Marshall’s Office at 768-
Fourth of July Softball Tournament at Camp Carroll. The tournament
7674.
was won by 501st Sustainment Brigade.
Military Idol
Registration Begins
Area IV Soldiers, sailors, airmen and
Marines can now register for a shot
at becoming the second Military Idol
at the Camp Walker Community
Activities Center. The Army Morale,
Welfare and Recreation program is After putting on a show in Kelly Fitness Center July 3, country singer Pam
based on the premise of Fox’s Tillis takes time to sign autographs for fans, young and old.
“American Idol.” The competition
will run Aug. 1 – Sept. 30 on Army
installations and camps around the
world. Local winners qualify for a
chance to advance to the Army-wide
finals Oct. 28 – Nov. 6 at Fort
Belvoir, Va. Application forms and
contest rules are available at
www.militaryidol.com, however,
only vocalists need apply. The
contest is closed to musicians,
comedians, dancers and others. The
Military Idol grand prize is $2,000
for the winner with $1,000 for
second place and $500 for third.
The 2006 contest is sponsored by
Armed Forces Vacation Club. For Face painting is just one activity children like Sydney Clark had an
information, call Luis Rios at 764- opportunity to participate in during Area IV Morale, Welfare and Soon Hee Cortez and son Yi Juan try their hand at
4440. Recreation’s Liberty Fest. one of the many Liberty Fest games.
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AFSB-NEA welcomes new commander
By Pfc. Cha Hyun-joon
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP CARROLL – Lt. Col. Karl D. Bopp
assumed responsibility as the Army Field Support
Battalion – North East Asia commander during a
change of command ceremony here June 30.
Bopp is coming from Fort Leavenworth, Kan., as
an observer and trainer for the Army Battle Command
Training Program. During that assignment, he deployed
on a staff assistance visit to Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Former commander, Lt. Col. Franklin D. Roach, is
headed to the Force Modernization Office at the
Pentagon as a deputy chief of staff for operations and
planning.
Bopp earned a bachelor of business
administration degree in marketing from Temple
University in 1987. Upon graduation, he attended
the Infantry Officers Basic Course and Ranger
School. His first assignment was to the 10th
Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y., where he
served in several leadership positions in the 2-22
Infantry Battalion. After three and a half years in
the 10th Mountain Division, Bopp was assigned to
the Defense Personnel Support Center where he
served as the aide-de-camp to Maj. Gen. Richard
E. Beale.
Upon completion of the Combined Logistics Officer
Advanced Course in 1992, Bopp was assigned to the
193rd Support Battalion at Fort Clayton, Panama. While
in Panama, he served as commander, A Company,
193rd Support Battalion; commander, E Company,
245th Support Battalion and intelligence and operations
staff officer, 245th Support Battalion. He also
commanded the Logistics Task Force which supported
Operation Distant Haven in the Republic of Suriname.
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Bopp’s next assignment was to the Training With
Industry Program at
Supervalu’s Regional
Headquarters in Tacoma,
Washington. In 1997, he was
assigned to the Quartermaster
Center and School, Fort Lee,
Va., where he served as the
chief of the Instructor Branch
and 23rd Quartermaster
Brigade operations staff
officer.
Lt. Col. Karl Bopp Upon graduation from the
Command and General Staff College in 2001, Bopp
was assigned to the 21st Theater Support
Command in Kaiserslautern, Germany. While there,
he served as the chief of Current Support
Operations; logistics officer for Task Force Camp
Able Sentry in Skopje, Macedonia; commander,
Maintenance Activity-Kaiserslautern and Support
Operations Officer, 191st Ordnance Battalion.
Army Field Support Battalion – North East Asia’s
mission is combat readiness and accountability for
all Army pre-positioned stocks assets in the Pacific
Theater. It continues to play an integral role in
supporting the accomplishment of Headquarters,
Army Field Support Command’s responsibilities
for pre-positioned war reserve stocks around the
world, both on land and afloat.
The history of AFSB-NEA began with the 1994
establishment of Army War Reserve Management
Cell-4 to manage U.S. Army war reserve stocks
in the Pacific Theater. The cell began operating
at Camp Carroll in 1994 with personnel on duty
from continental United States.
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NEWS & NOTES
Credit Union
Extends Carroll Hours
Thanks to some recent updates in technology,
the USA Federal Credit Union at Camp Carroll is
now open 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday
and Friday. For more information, call Charles
Hoelderlin at 768-7169/6501.
PWOC Summer Schedule Set
The Protestant Women of the Chapel will meet
at Soldier Memorial Chapel on Camp Walker for
the following activities: 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., July
21, trip to Koryong Kitchenware Factory; 9:30
– 11:30 a.m., Aug. 11, baking cookies to be
distributed to children at the Love and Hope
Orphanage; 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Aug. 25, visit
the orphanage. New members are welcome. For
information, call Grace Plumley at 010-9381-
3248.
Evergreen Renovation Slated
Renovation of the Evergreen Community Club
kitchen, offices and Fairway Lounge at Camp
Walker is scheduled to begin July 28. The
dining and bar operations for the entire club
will be closed for 45 days.
Upon completion, the Brass Apple Bar and
main dining room will reopen. The renovation
of the Fairway Lounge is expected to take
about 180 days. Starting July 27, The Hilltop
Club will begin serving “hot lunch” specials
f r o m 11 a . m . – 1 : 3 0 p . m . a n d c o n t i n u e
throughout the Evergreen’s closure.
For information, call Richard Vaughn at 768-
7716.
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Hill 303
were found similarly slain on the ridge.
Five U.S. Soldiers survived the massacre, partly
shielded by the falling bodies of their comrades.Once
everyone reached the summit, Lt. Col. Mark E.
Talkington, battalion commander, thanked everyone
for joining him on “this sacred place atop Hill 303, as
we honor and remember the members of the 5th
Cavalry Regiment who were taken prisoner and killed
here while defending our freedoms and the freedom
of the Republic of Korea in August 1950.”
He added, “We can never take the freedom these
men died to give us for granted. And, we honor them
56 years later, protecting that freedom with our Korean
brothers.”
Han Suk-moon, chairman of the veterans’
association, said, “During the unforgettable Korean
War, the history of the Battle on Hill 303 is remembered
in the hearts of all Koreans. Even with 50-plus years
having passed, Koreans have not forgotten what the
allied forces sacrificed to protect our freedom.”
Korean War veteran, Lee Hyun-shee said, “I get
emotional when I see you all because you came to this
country for the same reason those U.S. Soldiers, who
fought against the North Koreans on this hill. Once
again, I pay respect to the souls of those U.S. Soldiers
Good Neighbor
TBC; Dr. Kim Young-ju, Kyungbuk University of
Foreign Studies; Pak Soon-sik, Association of the U.S.
Army Corporate District IV; Pak Sung-duk, People to
People Daegu Chapter; Lee Chae-hwan, 202nd ROKA
Security Command; Kim Chong-il, Daegu Catholic Boy
& Girl Scouts Coordinator; Kim Ok-ki, Daegu Catholic
Scouts; Kim Jae-yeol accepted on behalf of the Daegu
Catholic Boy Scout Troop # 503 and Daegu Catholic
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Lee Hyun-shee, a Korean War veteran, spoke during the
ceremony on Hill 303, expressing his gratitude for U.S. Soldiers.
who gave up their lives and I have nothing but complete
appreciation for those individuals.”
Flowers were then distributed for placement on the
monument. Two bouquets of roses, one red to
symbolize the blood shed of American and Korean
Soldiers during the war; and one white, to symbolize
the peace, unity and democracy in Korea over the past
56 years since the end of the war.
Then it was time for the somewhat easier decent
down Hill 303.
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Girl Scout Troop # 609.
The Area IV Support Activity hosted the Good
Neighbor Awards Reception to honor and recognize
Korean citizens and organizations for their outstanding
contributions to promote friendships that strengthen
the alliance between the Korea and the United States.
Camp Carroll will hold its Good Neighbor Awards
Reception today.
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NEWS & NOTES
Vacation Bible School Scheduled
Vacation Bible School 2006, entitled “Fiesta,
where kids are fired up about Jesus,” is
scheduled from 9 a.m. – noon July 31 – Aug. 4, at
Soldier Memorial Chapel on Camp Walker. For
information and registration, call Pak Yun-chong
at 764-4498.
School Transportation Office Open
Taegu American School’s Student Transportation
Office is open 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily to register
new students who need bus transportation for the
upcoming school year, which begins Aug. 29. For
information, contact Michael Dudley at 768-7722.
DBIDS Registration is Mandatory
The most recent Courageous Channel NEO
exercise revealed that several hundred children
of sponsors assigned to United States Forces
Korea are not registered in the Defense Biometric
Identification System.
As of May 2005, USFK policy requires that all
children, regardless of age, are to be registered
in DBIDS. All sponsors should ensure all of their
family members are registered. For information,
call 768-7387/7451 on Camp Henry and 765-8537
at Camp Carroll.
Monthly Prayer Breakfast
Offered
The Men of The Morning Calm host a monthly
Prayer Breakfast and Fellowship the first
Saturday of each month, starting at 8 a.m. in the
Camp Walker Chapel Annex. For information,
contact Gary Catlin at 768-8401, or Adam
Morrison at 010-8671-4788.
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The phrase of the week :

“What’s the telephone number of the
hospital?”

Byongwon Jonhwa bonhoga ottoke doemnikka?

the hospital the telephone number What is

Vocabulary

‘ealrwol’

‘eawol’

‘samwol’

Situation of the week : Health; hospital

Do I need to make an
Yaeyakgul haeya hamnikka? appointment?

I want to see an
(Ankwae) garyogo hamnida. (ophthalmologist).

I’m hurt.
Chega dachyossumnida.

Can I just walk in?

Yaksok opshi gado doemnikka?

What are the office hours?

Jillyo Shigani myotshikkaji
eamnikka?
Where is the hospital?
Byongwoni odie issumnikka?

Korean Expression of the week

: A frog in a pond
Hundreds celebrate Umul an gaeguri
Fourth of July
A narrow-minded person who shuts off oneself
at Yongsan Garrison
from the rest of the world.