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Contractor Verification
Verification
System now online
Process required before Card issuing point.
reporting to CAC issuing facility Homeland Security Presidential
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — A
new system will go into effect Oct.
27 to process Common Access
Card applications for authorized
Department of Defense contractors.
Known as the Contractor
Verification System, or CVS, the
Internet process replaces the current
manual processing of DD Form
1172-2, “Application for
Department of Defense Common
Access Card DEERS Enrollment.”
Contractors who are required to
obtain a CAC Card will be required
to register in the CVS prior to
reporting to the installation CAC
On TTarget
arget
Directive #12, dated Jan. 14,
mandated the establishment of
secure and reliable forms of personal
identification for all federal civilians
and contractors.
Contractor information in the
DEERS database will be made
available to all military services as a
resource to establish corporate level
databases facilitating top level
management actions such as
analytical and statistical analysis, as
well as providing the basis for
worldwide contractor
accountability. DAVID MCNALLY
“Government sponsors are Area Area II Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army Soldier Pfc. Lee In-ho takes aim during an Oct. 12
training mission at Rodriguez Range. For related story, see Page 9.
See CVS, Page 3

U.S., ROK Soldiers stand ready 365 days a year

By Heike Hasenauer
Soldiers magazine
WASHINGTON — “It’s a country that time has
forgotten,” said Special Operations Command, Korea,
Command Sgt. Maj. Richard Kimmich of North Korea.
“We have to be prepared for war 365 days a year,
because we never know when Kim Jong-il [son of the
late, but delegated “eternal” North Korean president
Kim II-Sung] will say, ‘We need to unify Korea
today,’” Kimmich said.
The possibility of war is never far from people’s
minds, Kimmich said. A peace treaty between North
and South Korea was never signed following the 1950
to 1953 Korean War.
And if the North chooses to invade there will be
little warning, said Kimmich, whose 82-person
headquarters would swell to some 500 to form the
Combined Unconventional Warfare Task Force.
North Korea has the fourth largest army in the world
- composed of some 1.2 million active-duty soldiers,
more than 13,000 artillery systems and one of the
largest submarine fleets in the world, according to
U.S. State Department records.
“In 1991, when the United States and other nations
were reducing the size of their military forces, North
Korea focused on building up its force,” Kimmich said.
In 1991, too, North Korea had 40 percent of its
army positioned along the demilitarized zone some 25
miles north of South Korea’s capital, Seoul, which is
also home to U.S. Forces, Korea’s Yongsan Garrison.
Today, 70 percent of the North Korean army is
positioned at the DMZ, Kimmich said. And U.S. State
Department reports indicate that the North “has
perhaps the world’s second largest special operations
force, designed for insertion behind the lines in
wartime.”
Additionally, the reports reveal “North Korean forces
HEIKE HASENAUER
Maj. Jose Devarona, battalion executive officer, U.N. Command
Security Bn., looks toward the tall gray building that’s the North
Korean Visitor Center at the Joint Security Area, Panmunjom.
The building to his left is the Military Armistice Commission
Building. To the right is what U.S. and Republic of Korea soldiers
call the “Monkey House,” because North Korean armed guards
are said to make rude and threatening gestures from the
building when a meeting is taking place in the building.
have a substantial numerical advantage over the South
(between 2 and 3 to 1) in several key categories of
offensive weapons – tanks, long-range artillery and
armored personnel carriers.”
Ironically, nighttime satellite pictures of the divided
peninsula show a bleak, black image of the North,
which accommodates some 23 million people, versus
a bright, vibrant image of democratic South Korea, or
the Republic of Korea, population about 48 million.
To stay prepared for crises and war, SOCKOR
participates in six training exercises annually with ROK
Special Warfare Command forces, including a
counterterrorist exercise that focuses on marksmanship
training, said Eighth U.S. Army spokesman Maj.
Jerome Pionk.
Two of the exercises are Joint Chiefs of Staff-level
exercises that involve all U.S. and ROK special
operations forces, said Sgt. Maj. Jack Hagan of the
39th Special Forces Detachment, Det. K.
Attached to the 1st Special Forces Group, the
detachment’s 16 Soldiers work at 11 locations on the
Korean peninsula, Hagan said.
“[U.S. SF Soldiers have] been training the ROK
soldiers for 48 years, so we no longer concentrate on
basic Soldier skills. Most of the training we conduct
is concentrated on advanced skills and interoperability,”
he said.
See Ready, Page 4
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MP Blotter Energy awareness, conservation starts with you

The following entries were excerpted
from the military police blotters. These
entries do not imply the guilt or
innocence of any person.
Area 1
Damage to Government Property,
Underage Drinking, Drunk and
Disorderly — An odor of an alcoholic
beverage was emitting from Subject 1
while walking through Gate 1. A check
of Subject 1’s ID card disclosed that
he/she was under the legal age to
consume alcohol. Subject 1 was
apprehended and became belligerent
and disorderly, damaging a wall at Gate
1 by striking it with a closed hand.
Subject 1 was transported to the Camp
Casey Provost Marshal’s Office where
he/she was not administered a series
of Field Sobriety Tests or a Portable
Breathalyzer Test due to his/her lack of
cooperation. Subject 1 was transported
to the TMC where he/she was
administered a command directed
Laboratory Blood Alcohol Test with
results pending, processed, and
released to his/her unit. At 1:10 p.m.,
Oct. 8, Subject 1 reported to the Camp
Casey PMO where he/she was advised
of his/her legal rights, which he/she
invoked. This is a final report.
Area 2
Burglary, Larceny of Government
Property, Larceny of Private Property,
Larceny of Private Funds — Person(s)
unknown, by means unknown, entered
Victim 1’s off-post residence through
an open window. Person(s) unknown
removed a gold and diamond watch, a
gold and diamond bracelet, a diamond
pendant, a blue sapphire diamond ring,
a diamond tennis bracelet, a diamond
tennis bracelet, handbag which
contained a digital camera, U.S.
passport, a cell phone, various keys,
personal checkbook, and a wallet
containing a Government ID card, RCP,
two debit cards, three credit cards,
65,000 Korean won and $45. A search
of the area by Victim 1 for subject(s)
and/or witness(es) met with negative
results. Victim 1 filed a report with the
KNP then rendered a written sworn
statement attesting to the incident at
the Yongsan PMO. At 8:30 p.m., Oct. 3,
person(s) unknown returned Victim 1’s
official U.S. passport, checkbook, keys
and a cell phone to her mailbox.
Investigation continues by KNP.
By John T. Burtch
Special to The Morning Calm Weekly
October is Energy Awareness
Month. This year’s Energy Awareness
Month theme “Energy Independence
Depends on US - Choose Wisely, Use
Wisely” continues and reinforces the
National Energy Policy, wherein the
president directs heads of executive
departments and federal agencies to
conserve energy use at their facilities “to
the maximum extent consistent with the
effective discharge of public
responsibilities.”
Sept. 13, 1991, President George
Bush proclaimed October as Energy
Awareness Month. Since then, the U.S.
Department of Energy has been
conducting energy awareness
campaigns that promote the wise and
efficient use of our nation’s energy.
Both the private and public sectors
need to take more rapid action to
become energy efficient. Collectively, all
of us —the government, the private
sector, and the general public — have
the means to help control our energy
destiny and move toward energy
independence and energy security.
This year federal employees are
reminded to switch off unnecessary
lights and equipment; use efficient
ENERGY STAR® products; compact
fluorescent light bulbs; and energy
efficient appliances.
In observance of Energy Awareness
Month, here are some of the most
frequently asked questions and answers.
Why should federal agencies promote
energy awareness?
Our nation can benefit from the wise
use of energy at federal facilities. As the
single largest domestic user of energy,
the federal government spends more
than $9 billion to power its vehicles,
operations, and approximately 500,000
facilities throughout the United States.
Efficient energy management at federal
facilities saves taxpayer dollars, reduces
greenhouse gas emissions, protects the
environment and natural resources, and
contributes to our national security.
In addition, regulations like the
Energy Policy Act of 1992 require
federal agencies to meet a number of
energy and water management goals.
Other more recent Presidential
Executive Orders and directives state
that “the federal government should set
a good example of conservation by
reducing its own energy use.”
How do I plan an energy awareness
campaign for my facility?
The Federal Energy Management
Program offers guidance on planning a
campaign. For example, FEMP
published Creating an Energy Awareness
Campaign: A Handbook for Federal
Energy Managers to provide guidance
for planning, designing, and
implementing a custom program, along
with how to evaluate and report on
results.
What are popular ways to promote
energy savings during Energy
Awareness Month?
There are many ways to promote
energy savings. For example, one simple
way is to publicize energy saving tips
via handouts, newsletters, emails, and
other means. You can also display
posters carrying energy-saving
reminders in hallways and other high
traffic areas. Find out about more ideas
on activities promoting energy savings
by checking out the EnergyStar Web site
and the Design and Implement the
Program chapter in FEMP’s Handbook
for Federal Energy Managers.
(PDF 1.2 MB; 10 pp).
How can I promote wise energy use
practices at a military installation,
where many residences are
maintained?
FEMP provides a guide specifically for
promoting wise energy use practices for
military housing. In the Revised Handbook
for Promoting Behavior-Based Energy
Efficiency in Military Housing, you’ll find
details on successful energy efficiency
campaigns at military installations. Some
tips to reduce energy use in the home and
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office:
As much as 25 percent more energy is
required to distribute air if vents are
blocked. Make sure furniture, file cabinets,
or stacks of paper do not block vents.
By lighting rooms or office space when
only it is in use, lighting costs can be
reduced 10-40 percent. Turn off lights
in rooms that are not occupied, or when
daylight is adequate.
During the summer keep blinds closed
when your windows are exposed to direct
sunlight. A little common sense can go a
long way towards making your home and
office more comfortable.
When your home or office is going to
be unoccupied for long periods of time
(i.e., weekends, holidays), adjust your
thermostat to avoid conditioning
unoccupied spaces. Lower the
temperature a few degrees in the winter,
and increase it in the summer – once
you’re back in your home or office, adjust
it to the normal range.
What materials are available for
promoting Energy Awareness Month?
FEMP offers a limited supply of a
variety of Energy Awareness Month
promotional materials such as posters and
bookmarks. And high-resolution print files
are available so you can print ample
quantities of your own materials.
How can I promote energy awareness
yearlong?
Visit FEMP’s You Have the Power Web
site for more ideas on educating federal
personnel about saving energy. The YHTP
campaign is an outreach campaign created
to honor, inspire, and encourage federal
leadership. The program also recognizes
outstanding accomplishments of Federal
Energy Champions.
(Editor’s Note: John Burtch is the chief
of the Operations and Maintenance
Branch, Public Works Division, Korea
Region Office.)

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Old Skool Dance
An “Old Skool Dance” will be held 9:06
p.m. Saturday at the Dragon Hill Lodge
Naija Ballrom. The dance, sponsored
on its 100th anniversary by the Alpha
Phi Alpha Fraternity Mu Phi Lambda
Chapter, raises scholarship funds for
deserving high school students.
Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the
door. For tickets or information, call
010-5846-1074.
OPMS Task Force visits
Korea
The Officer Personnel Management
System Task Force from Human
Resources Command, Officer
Personnel Management Division, will
visit Korea from Nov. 2–3, to train field
grade leadership on changes to OPMS.
The focus of the presentations will be
on the steps the Army is taking to
broaden officer development, group
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Domestic Violence Prevention
Yongsan community takes a stand
By Susan Silpasornprasit
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — For
many, October ushers in a welcome
change in season. It is also Domestic
Violence Prevention month — a
campaign that urges the Yongsan
community to help bring about positive
changes for those suffering with
domestic violence. “Stand up to prevent
domestic abuse” is the charge.
The Army Community Service here
is one of Yongsan’s many support
agencies dedicated to giving those living
with domestic violence the resources to
take control of their situation.
“This is a community issue,” said
Leah Holland, Army Community Service
domestic violence victim advocate. COURTESY PHOTO

skills functionally and grow “multi-
skilled” leaders for the 21st century.
Specifically, leaders will receive an
introduction to the new OPMS
Development Model, the new OPMS
Functional Design and the impacts on
individual officers.
The briefing schedule is as follows:
Area I: 8:30 to 10 a.m. Nov. 2, at the
Camp Casey Theater
Area IV: 3:30 to 5 p.m. Nov. 2, at the
Camp Henry Theater
Area II: 8-9:30 a.m. Nov. 3, at the South
“This is not an issue to be kept in the
home.”
Common factors contributing to
family violence include stressors like job
and financial concerns, childhood and
past family life experiences, and alcohol
abuse. Stephanie Glover, Family
Advocacy Manager, emphasized that no
matter what the circumstances, there is
never an excuse for domestic abuse.
“When it comes to domestic violence,
it is a choice,” she said.
Army Community Service volunteer Phylis Robinson hangs a T-shirt in the Yongsan ACS building
halls Oct. 11 to raise awareness of domestic violence.
Education is a key strategy in the war “It lets people know what constitutes
on domestic violence. One of the goals abuse,” Holland said. “Even if there’s
of the Army Community Service team no physical hitting, it helps put names
is to educate the community on what to things that just don’t feel right.”
an unhealthy relationship looks like, Red flags include:
Glover said. One tool Family Advocacy Use of intimidation
uses to bring family violence into focus Coercion or threats-threatening to
is a pamphlet containing a checklist in physically harm them, commit suicide
which warning signs are clearly outlined
in black and white. See Abuse, Page 4

American students visit Korean school

Post Chapel
Area III: 3-4:30 p.m. Nov. 3, at the Camp
Humphreys Theater
For information on the OPMS Task
Force’s visit to Korea contact Capt.
Jason Cavness at 724-3431 or
JASON.CAVNESS@KOREA.ARMY.MIL.
National Geographic
Spelling Bee
The National Geographic Bee is an
annual nationwide contest that is
designed to encourage the teaching
and study of geography. Students in
grades 4-8 may participate in the
competition.
The registration deadline for schools
is Sunday. Registration instructions
and information about the National
Geographic Bee can be found at: http:/
/nationalgeographic.com/
geographybee/. The site also includes
a Study Corner with sample questions
and a GeoBee Quiz game.
Estate Claim Notice
William M. Guy, a civilian employee
serving in Korea, died Sept. 28 in
Hawaii. Anyone having a claim against
the estate of Guy may contact Bruce
Taylor at 736-7038, or by e-mail at
taylorb@korea.army.mil.
Marine Corps Ball
Celebrate the 231st Marine Corps
Birthday Nov. 10 at the Hyatt Hotel in
Seoul. The event will include cocktails,
dinner and dancing, and an official
cake-cutting ceremony. The guest of
honor will be U.S. Force Korea
Commander Gen. B.B. Bell. Tickets are
$65 and dress is military and civilian
formal. For information, call 723-7261/
7727. Reservations are required.
By Pfc. Kim Sang-wook not in English but in Korean.
Area II Public Affairs During the morning session, teachers separated students
SEOUL — More than 80 6th-grade Seoul American into three classes. American and Korean students gathered
Middle School students visited a Korean elementary school in groups and talked about cultural differences.
Oct. 13 to make new friends. “Though we speak different languages, I think it is a
The purpose of the intercultural festival was to good opportunity for our students to understand American
understand the similarities and differences between culture,” said Unnam Elementary School Principal Park
American and Korean students. Jung-hui. “Our kids were kind of shy at the beginning but
The meeting took place at Unhyun Elementary School, now they are friends.”
Each class had its own activity to prepare for the final
located in downtown Seoul; however, students from many
different Korean elementary schools attended the event. performance. Folk dancing, singing songs and talking
“First, I was nervous to meet with American students,” about cultural differences were the main subjects to the
said Doosan Elementary School 6th-grade student Kim Bo- students.
mi. “But, after we introduced ourselves and talked about each “It was wonderful,” said SAMS teacher Yolanda Van
other, we are friends now.” Rite. “I taught songs to help them feel our culture and
Students wore nametags on their shirts all day to learn
each others’ name. American students wrote their names See Students, Page 4
CVS from Page 1
responsible for approving contractor Technical Representative or their system.
applications,” said Steven Carpenter, Responsible Officer, will be required to Contracting Officer Representatives
Area II Support Activity director of establish contact with the Installation and/or Responsible Officers in Area II
human resources. Point of Contact for CVS to establish should contact the Area II Support
Trusted Agent Security Managers, or an account. Activity CVS Installation Point of
TASMs, who are usually the Once the account is activated, the Contact to gain access to the CVS to
contractor ’s Contracting Officer Contracting Officer Representative/ apply for a Trusted Agent Security
Representative/Contracting Officer Trusted Agent Security Manager can Manager account in CVS.
further delegate and establish trusted The installation point of contact will
Installation Points of Contact
agents within their organization who can forward applications for access to CVS
Area I: Jeffry Waye, 732-7259, authorize access to CVS which will to the CVS help desk. Additionally, the
Jeffry.Waye@korea.army.mil enable contractors to input their required Area II Support Activity created a Web
Area II: Steven Carpenter, 738-5017, information and therefore be eligible for site in Army Knowledge Online with
Steven.Carpenter@us.army.mil a CAC. information about CVS at this URL:
Area III: Reginald Hamilton, 753- After Oct. 27, the CAC issuing point h t t p s : / / w w w. u s . a r m y. m i l / s u i t e /
5786, HamiltonRT@korea.army.mil will no longer have the capability to issue portal.do?$p=304638
Area IV: Victor Lowe, 768-8339, a CAC card based on a paper DD 1172- The link to the CVS can be found at
Victor.M.Lowe@korea.army.mil 2. The DEERS system will be locked https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/appj/cvs/
out for any input other than the CVS index.jsp
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Ready
It includes courses such as fast-rope
master, jumpmaster, combat dive
supervisor, water infiltration, over-the-
water navigation, tactical air control,
military free fall and airfield seizure,
among others.
“As liaisons to ROK special forces
units, we teach their teams to call in U.S.
strike aircraft and coordinate for other
U.S. assets, such as Army night aviation
and intelligence,” Hagan added.
Recently, ROK SF soldiers
parachuted onto an airfield at low altitude
at night and took control of the runway,
allowing mock follow-on forces to come
in within 30 minutes, Hagan said. “That
was significant, because it was
something they hadn’t previously done.”
Det. K Soldiers, master sergeants
who serve as advisers to ROK army
generals, trained approximately 1,000
Abuse
or leave
Taking away privileges like access
to bank accounts or identification cards
Using children as leverage
Emotional abuse like name-calling or
labeling
“It’s important for people to
understand the cycle of domestic
violence,” Glover said. She described
the cycle as one that often alternates
between episodes of violent outbursts
and periods of a blissful “honeymoon
stage.”
“It’s a hard cycle to break,” she said.
But it can be broken. Members of
organizations like Family Advocacy
within the ACS, social work services
within the medical command and the
post chaplain offices are all ready to
stand alongside those ready to break the
cycle — to give them a sense of safety
and help them face their fears of the
unknown.
Restricted and Unrestricted methods
are both effective reporting tools, Holland
explained. Unrestricted reporting
requires contact with both parties
involved in the abuse, chain-of-
command involvement, mandatory
counseling, and command support for
the couple.
Students
understand some of our songs and,
at last, we made some friends.”
When the school bus departed
for home, students promised to
meet again, writing down their
new friend’s e-mail address to
A Seoul Elementary
Middle School student
plays a traditional
instrument with Korean
students during an
Oct. 13 visit to Unhyun
Elementary School in
downtown Seoul.
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ROK SF soldiers last year, Hagan said,
using the “train-the-trainer” technique.
“We’ve maintained a legacy with
Korean special forces, who supported us
immediately after the Korean War and in
Iraq and Afghanistan,” said Col. Simeon
Trombitas, commander, SOCKOR.
“As we learn lessons from our
combat experiences, we share those
with the Korean army. And we train them
on changing systems,” Trombitas said.
“The July 2006 missile launches by
North Korea further demonstrated the
need for the U.S. military presence in
South Korea as a deterrent on the
peninsula,” he added.
“The U.S. and ROK special
operations soldiers are at the highest level
of proficiency I’ve ever seen. I have no
doubts they’re ready to do their nations’
bidding,” Trombitas concluded.
from Page 3
With restricted reporting, the victim
can receive services like healthcare and
counseling without involving chain-of-
command or law enforcement officials.
“The victim can get the services they
need and feel more empowered, so they
can make an informed decision later;”
Holland said.
“No one will leave until they’re
ready,” she said. The ACS team will be
there for them when they are ready.
Recognizing the red flags of domestic
violence and the avenues available for
help can allow individuals to assess their
own circumstances and be more alert
to others who may need assistance.
“One case of domestic violence is too
many,” Glover said.
Family Advocacy invites those who
have been influenced by domestic
violence to participate in their clothesline
project. Paper T-shirts featuring inspiring
messages, words of empowerment and
poems will be hung in the second floor
hallway of the ACS Building. No names
will be attached to the projects.
Submissions can be e-mailed to
leah.holland1@korea.army.mil or
dropped off at the Family Advocacy
office. For information, call Leah
Holland at 738-3034.
from Page 3
keep in contact.
“I thought the kids were excellent
today,” said SAMS Assistant
Principal Samia Mounts. “The kids
really worked together and learned
to get along.”
PFC. KIM SANG-WOOK
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Fir
Firee Prevention Month welcomes smokin
Prevention smokin’’ new firehouse
By Jim Cunningham
Area I Public Affairs
CAMP RED CLOUD—A new
firehouse was inaugurated Oct. 12
while children from Seo Elementary
School visited Camp Red Cloud
during Fire Prevention month. Many
benefits are derived from the new
firehouse, not the least the morale of
the firefighters.
“We have a place for our firemen
to go and do their job in a more
comfortable setting. It is more
appropriate for them since they spend
24 hours a day here,” said Ronald
Schmidt, deputy garrison commander
of Area I. “When you improve their
setting where they work, sleep and
live, it makes them more prepared.
They can respond to their calls
better.”
Although the building looks new, it
is actually a renovated building that
already existed on CRC.
“Part of this building was done by
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
and the other half of the project was
done by the Tae Sung Construction
Co.,” Schmidt said. “One part of the
project was to do the fire engine bay.
The other half of the project was the
living quarter’s interior and the office their curriculum, according to Moore. Simulator Truck, the students climbed
space.”
The total
project cost
was less than “We don’t want to lose facilities and people the jobs people
$500,000. due to enemy action or terror action. It’s do in society
“It may not the same result when you have a fire.”
seem like
much to redo
a fire station,
but frankly,
this improves the safety for Area I
and the surrounding area in
Uijeongbu,” Schmidt said.
Completing the renovations and
improvements was a long process,
but worth the wait for Schmidt.
“It took a long time, a lot of
requesting and a lot of action, but it
finally happened and we are very glad for a safe exit,” Cook said. “The smoke were increasing at a faster rate than
we finally got to this point when we
can officially open the new fire
station,” Schmidt said.
School students learn about
fire safety
Pre-kindergarten, kindergarten,
first and second grade students of
Indianhead School, International
Christian School and Seo Elementary
School came to Camp Red Cloud Oct.
11 and 12 to learn about fire safety.
The children had instructions before
coming to the open house at CRC’s
Fire Station when they were
questioned by CRC Fire Chief John
Cook. If they answered correctly,
they were given coupons for different and where it is burning and his
things from Army and Air Force
Exchange Service.
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firehouse
J C
IM UNNINGHAM
During the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new firehouse at CRC Oct.12, children of the Ronald Schmidt, deputy garrison commander
Seo Elementary School inspect a fire engine while learning about fire prevention. of Area I, praises the renovations of the fire
house in his inaugural remarks.
“The students are here to learn the CRC Fire Station involving the
about fire safety,” said Brenda Moore, students of both schools.
first grade teacher at Indianhead “Fire safety is the subject for this
School. “We have been studying poster competition. We will provide an
different jobs that people do and we award for the best posters in each
have already studied firefighters. We grade, in each of the three schools,”
have already been to the Uijeongbu said Fire Inspector Kim, Tae Chon. “We
Fire Station, so this is the second fire will include the winner’s posters in our
station the students have visited.” fire prevention tape.”
Frequent field trips are a part of After going through the Escape
“They really enjoy going on these through one of the fire stations fire
field trips and trucks. They were then given special
learning about firefighter hats as souvenirs.
“When we get back to the school,
the students will write about their
like the fire experiences at the open house,” Moore
stations, police said.
John Cook stations and Candle use blamed for
Camp Red Cloud Fire Chief hospitals,” many fires
Moore said. The use of candles in barracks is
“We incorporate these field trips into prohibited on Army installations
their social studies programs.” with the exception of religious
Children from Indianhead School and
The experiences they have during ceremonies and some functions in
International Christian School exit the
this visit includes going through a Morale, Welfare and Recreation
Escape Simulator Truck during their visit to
special exhibit called an ‘Escape installations.
CRC’s new firehouse Oct. 11 and 12.
Simulator Truck.’ “Candle use in barracks rooms is
“This exhibit simulates what it is like not authorized,” said Cook. “For Cook said. “If we take preventative
to be in a burning building and search several years, candle related fires measures we will not have such
accidents, and recent figures show
is not at a harmful level, and it gives you any other fires.” candle use diminishing, which is an
the sense of urgency in looking for an Cultural changes and religious improvement in safety.”
escape.” purposes along with popular trends Use of smoke detectors
An introduction to the CRC Fire caused candle related fires to can saves lives
Station mascot “Sparky” was a delight increase, according to Cook. The home of the Army is the
to the students. “We went through a trend for barracks. Functional smoke detectors
“Sparky is very popular with the about four or five years when we have proven to save many lives over
students that visit us here at the fire had candle fires in Uijeongbu, and the years. Although smoke detectors
station,” Cook said. at Camps Stanley and Casey,” Cook cannot stop fires, these devices warn
During the demonstrations, the said. “It has finally leveled off since people long enough ahead of time to
students practiced calling 911 on the 2002.” clear an area where there is fire, and
Fire Station’s Call Training Simulator. A A short time ago, accidents were can save many lives.
student calls from a telephone on the more common and fires happened “There are statistics that point to the
simulator, and it is answered by a more often, according to Cook. fact we have had a huge reduction in
firefighter on the other end. The student “Five or six years ago men and the number of fire fatalities because of
has to tell the firefighter what the fire is tanks were falling off bridges, and the use of smoke detectors,” said
floods were killing people during Cook. “Occupants and building
telephone number and address. the monsoon season while
There is also a poster competition at bivouacking in the wrong area,” See Firehouse
Firehouse, Page 7
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Charlie Daniels Concert
The Charlie Daniels Band will appear
Sunday at the parking lot at Mitchell’s
Club. Mitchell’s will offer a special menu
from 3 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. The menu will
feature a sloppy joe sandwich, barbecue
ribs, fried chicken, baked beans, potato
salad and cole slaw buffet for $8.95 or by
the plate for $5.95. Menu includes one
trip to the salad bar. Children under 10 eat
for half price. Children under 5 eat for free.
Camp Red Cloud Back
Gate Closed
The CRC back gate will be closed to
vehicular traffic Saturday and Sunday
due to construction. Pedestrians will be
able to walk in.
Warriors Retiree Council
Meeting
The next meeting for the Warriors Retiree
Council will be at 8 a.m.Oct. 28 in the
Dongducheon VFW.
BOSS Area I Quarterly
Meeting
BOSS will hold its Area I quarterly meeting
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday at Camp
Stanley’s Reggie’s Club. For information,
call 010-6440-2147.
ACS Financial Readiness/
AER Program
The ACS Personal Financial Management
Workshop will be from 9 a.m. to 5
p.m.Tuesday at the Army Community
Services classroom, Building 2317 Camp
Casey.
Wash Rack Canteen
Camp Casey’s Red Cross Wash Rack
Canteen is now open for business during
regular Red Cross hours.
ACS Volunteer Luncheon
at Camp Casey
Army Community Services will hold its
Volunteer Luncheon at the Warrior’s Club
at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. For information,
call 730-3062
FY 07 AFAP Conference
The 2nd Infantry Division and Area I FY
07 Army Family Action Plan Conference
will be held Nov. 28 and 29 at Camp Casey.
For information, call 732-7314/7779.
Area I CPAC
Area I CPAC will be closed from 9 a.m.
until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday for EEO/POSH
training.
National Disability
Employment Awareness
Month
October is National Disability Employment
Awareness Month. The current state of
the law is complicated, which results in
many workplaces approaching disability
issue in a very legalistic and rigid way.
AFAP Steering Committee
TheArmy Family Plan Steering Committee
will hold it next meeting Monday in the
MWR classroom at CRC from 10 - 11:30
a.m.
Area I The Morning Calm Weekly
B O S S inaugurates
Paintball Championship
By Jim Cunningham
to skateboard. We will get 20 that do
and that is what matters.”
CAMP CASEY—Better A total of seven teams signed up
Opportunities for Single and for the Paintball Championship. All
unaccompanied Soldiers held their teams have five members.
inaugural Paintball Championship “We had a total of 35 Soldiers sign
Sept. 30 at Camp Casey. up,” Smith said. “We even have a
When witnessing a paintball game Korean sponsored team come from
it reminds one of an Old West Osan.”
shootout or cops and robbers that The point of the paintball game
children play. It is a sport in which was to capture the flag of the
participants use compressed-air guns opposing team. The flags were draped
called markers to shoot paintballs over the goals at each end of the SGT. MARGRET SMITH
(marble-sized, .68-caliber, gelatin playing field. A Soldiers wears all the correct equipment
capsules filled with colored “We have seven teams out there to be successful at paintball. The mark on
polyethylene and each team the left side of his face shield shows he
glycol “paint”) has been hit by his opponent.
“We are giving Soldiers more and we has to play all
at other players. the other teams. “First, second and third prizes
are making better opportunities for
As players are Therefore, each receive wood burned plaques for
them with a diverse array of different
hit with team plays six each member of the team,” Smith
paintballs during events they can do.” games; they said. “First place is donated by ION
the game, they Sgt. Margret Smith have a point [sports equipment manufacturer]
are eliminated. 2nd Inf. Div. and Area I BOSS coordinator system set up and each member of a winning
Paintball and the three team receives a $200 retail value
attracts a wide array of players, and lowest scoring teams are eliminated ION marker. Second place receives
the Sporting Goods Manufacturer’s and then it is a four-team bracket a face shield, which is an $80 retail
Association estimates around 10 playoff,” said Rob Nowell of A value prize and a jersey worth $65.
million people play annually in the Company Brigade Support Troops Third place is $45 worth of
United States. Battalion. paintballs.
When watching a paintball game, It takes a lot of coordination to “Each member of the winning
one can tell it is the perfect sport for bring sponsors together for the event, teams receives one of these items.
the world’s best Soldiers. It enables explained Smith. Also, we give away BOSS logo hats
Soldiers to use their highly trained “Genesis runs the paintball field and shirts.”
skills in a fast-paced sport involving and together with Morale, Welfare, “We are giving Soldiers more and
shooting their opponents with paint. and Recreation and BOSS we put we are making better opportunities
“We are trying to get everybody’s together the championship,” Smith for them with a diverse array of
interest,” said Sgt. Margret Smith, said. “Afterwards, we put together a different events they can do,”
2nd Inf. Div. and Area I BOSS free barbecue for the teams, with Smith said. “We are tired of hearing
coordinator. “Everyone has different sodas and other drinks.” ‘there is nothing to do,’ well, we
backgrounds. We are trying to give There are a lot of prizes to give are giving them a lot to do.”
them a little bit of everything. We are away and most of it is paintball
not going to get 100 Soldiers that like equipment. E-mail james.f.cunningham@korea.army.mil
Coggin, Newton rreceive
eceive
honorary citizenship
By Cpl. Kim Sang Pil
2nd Infantry Division Public Affairs
DONGDUCHEON — The city of Dongducheon
bestowed great honor to the 2nd Infantry Division and Area
I commanders Oct. 11, as both were named honorary citizens
during a ceremony at Dongducheon Citizen’s Hall Oct. 11.
In celebration of the 26th Citizen’s Day, Maj. Gen. James
A. Coggin and Col. Forrest Newton joined 41 others who
were honored. Among them were a police officer and a
PAE, TONG SU
mailman who were singled out for their efforts to make the
city a better place to live. Photo: Choi, Yong Soo, the Dongducheon city mayor, and Maj. Gen.
Dongducheon City Mayor Choi Yong Soo, granted James A. Coggin, Col. Forrest Newton receive an honorary citizenship
during the 26th Citizen’s Day ceremony Oct. 11.
honorary citizenship to Coggin and Newton. Coggin drew
laughs from the crowd when he joked to Choi that as a Guest speaker Jeong Sung Ho, a national congress member
citizen, he would now be required to pay taxes. The mayor for the Woori Party in Yangju and Dongducheon, said despite
laughed as well and told him he’d “exempt him from taxes.” North Korea’s apparent nuclear test, people attended the
Choi said many factors influenced the decision to ceremony rather than “stocking up on supplies and rations
recognize the U.S. Army commanders, among them that the at home.”
city was grateful for Area I and 2ID’s assistance and “If this had happened in the past, people would have been
cooperation in expanding the local detour road in the city too worried to attend this event,” Jeong said “Today’s event
development project and Good Neighbor Program reflects that we are advanced citizens now and also that ROK/
participation. U.S. alliance is very important.”
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Firehouse
managers should check their smoke
detectors periodically to make sure
they are functioning properly.”
Barracks and unit personnel
housing have smoke detectors
designed into them as a part of their
original design, according to Cook.
“Every sleeping room on an Army
installation must have a smoke detector
installed, regardless of any other kind of
device,” Cook said. “If you have a fire
sprinkler in a four story barracks you
will notice they have smoke detectors
there also.”
Smoke detectors first came into
use in the 1970s.
“Although we do not want too
many nuisance alarms, the smoke
detectors in the barracks today will
sound in the individual room for a
certain length of time before warning
the entire barracks,” Cook said. “That
alarm will clear itself if it is a false
alarm. Even with nuisance alarms,
smoke detectors are life savers.”
Anyone that disables a smoke
detector in any way is violating policy
and can possibly cause disaster.
“They are putting themselves and
their teammates in danger,” Cook said.
“Army Regulation 420-1 provides
penalties for disabling smoke
detectors. I cannot over emphasize the
importance of functional smoke
detectors.”
“We use only hardwired smoke
detectors,” Cook said. “We don’t have
to bother with the batteries.”
Area I fire alarms are Class A
alarms. If wires burn off on one side
the other side still works, explains
Cook.
If people have battery-operated
smoke detectors, it is important to
change the batteries every six months.
“In the United States when you
change your clocks to and from
daylight savings time, it is a good time
to remember to change the batteries in
your smoke detectors,” Cook said.
Space heaters unauthorized
at Camp Red Cloud
Weather in Korea is getting colder
Then Fifi and I
will have a great
time in my dreams!
I’ll light
these candles
for a romantic
mood!
Area I
witht the onset of fall. Many people
are feeling the cold drafts sweep
through the work place, and may be
considering bringing an electric space
heater to the office.
“Electric space heaters are not
approved on our installation unless it is
approved by exception to policy,” said
Cook. “Buying a space heater and just
plugging it in at the office is
unauthorized.”
If there is a problem with cold
drafts in a building, there is a way to
get the help one needs.
“Someone will need to contact the
fire department or the directorate of
public works,” Cook said. “We will be
looking for illegal space heaters
because every year buildings burn to
the ground because of poor use of
electric space heaters.”
There were special campaigns to
make people aware of the dangers of
using portable electric heaters in the
past, but fires caused by the heaters
demonstrate the dangers in using
them.
“An entire building burned down at
Camp Falling Water before it was
closed,” Cook said. “Unauthorized use
of a portable electric heater was found
to be the cause.”
Portable electric heaters cause a
large percentage of home fires too.
“We will be looking for illegal space
heaters, because every year when its
starts to get cold, people bring out the
portable electric heaters,” Cook said.
“We had a big fire here in the past,
which was caused by a portable
electric heater.”
Building managers provide
safe environment
Training building managers is
an important job for safety in
America’s Army.
“A good building manager
program gives you a relatively
safe unit and facility,” said Cook.
“We don’t have fire inspectors to
go out and be in these facilities
checking every month or every
two months. We make a
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professional inspection at least
once a year on all facilities and a
lot of them every six months, but
in between, building managers
keep the program going. Building
managers work for the
commander, and they are
appointed by the commander.”
The Fire Department at CRC
trains building managers twice a
month.
“We train building managers to
do inspections,” Cook said. “A
person will go through a two hour
class. When the class is finished,
the person knows all the basic
things he/she is supposed to do
and how to get problems
corrected. They are the ones who
will come to us to correct things
beyond their control.”
The Army has always offered a
building managers program, but
by another name and a little
different.
“The previous program was
called the Fire Marshall and Fire
Warden’s program,” Cook said.
“That was changed when the
regulations changed about eight or
nine years ago when it became the
Building Manager and Evacuation
Coordinator Program.”
Fire safety is safety in itself,
Cook explained.
“We don’t want to lose facilities
and people due to enemy action or
terror action,” Cook said. “It’s the
same result when you have a fire.
People and facilities are lost when
you have a fire.”
Less than 10 percent of fires are
caused by natural causes or
happenstance, explains Cook.
“The majority of fires are
caused by human error,” Cook
said. “Most of these fires can be
prevented. Operational risk
management can trace most
mechanical failures and other
seemingly unavoidable failures to
human error.”
E-mail james.f.cunningham@korea.army.mil
Oct. 20, 2006
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PBC advises
Halloween safety
By Margaret Banish-Donaldson
Area I Public Affairs
Halloween is only a few days away,
and everyone knows it is one of the
most important days of the year for
children.
Despite the ghouls and goblins
prowling around Warrior Country, the
biggest threat to kids’ Halloween safety
isn’t rabid werewolves or bloodthirsty
vampires. Perhaps the greatest threats
on Halloween are on the roads.
Natalia Lyons, Camp Red Cloud Pear
Blossom manager encourages parents
to go with their children as they trick-
or-treat. It can also cut down on any
mischief the children may try to get into
that evening.
“We have a small population here and
everyone knows everyone,” Lyons said.
“It is often difficult for drivers to see
little trick-or-treating ghosts, goblins and
witches darting across streets in the
darkness, so car accidents can occur
frequently on Halloween night, so I ask
drivers to lower their speed during trick-
or-treating.”
Since Halloween should be filled
with surprise and enjoyment, Brian
Tarrance, Area 1 safety officer offers
the following safety tips for trick-or-
treaters:
Costumes – Wear light-colored or
reflective materials; wear shoes that fit;
have an adult check you for fire safety;
and ensure long costumes don’t make
you trip. Keep away from open fires
and candles (costumes can be extremely
flammable).
Pedestrian rules – Stay on sidewalks;
cross only at corners; look in all
directions before crossing; walk, don’t
run; and never go into the street from
between cars.
Avoiding trouble – Carry flashlights;
ask parents to go with you; and walk
with your friends.
Clear view – Take off mask when
crossing the street; ensure mask fits
properly; and if possible, wear face paint
instead of a mask.
Hey! Dooley!
Candles aren’t
authorized in our
barracks!!!
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Area II Pfc. Kim Sang-

wook feels the
adrenaline pumping
during Oct. 12 training
to clear a building of
“enemy forces” at
Rodriguez Range.

PHOTOS BY DAVID MCNALLY

Area II Pfc. Jun Ho-jin protects his teammates
by securing a stairwell.

Unique training opens

eyes to urban warfare
By David McNally
Area II Public Affairs

RODRIGUEZ RANGE — The

young Soldier’s mind is racing. He
doesn’t know what lies behind the
door.
Shots were fired and the danger
is near. He stealthly moves with his
team from room-to-room securing
the building.
“Bam!” A fellow Soldier kicks
open a door and breaks the silence.
“All clear,” shouts the Korean
Augmentation to the U.S. Army
Soldier as he turns to his team and Soldiers patrol a building during training at Rodriguez Range near the Demilitarized Zone.
moves on.
Pfc. Kim Sang-wook is one of 55
Area II Soldiers who attended
adrenaline-laced training Oct. 12 at
Rodriguez Range. The Military
Operations in Urban Terrain facility
is a realistic training environment
that is designed to bring Soldiers
face-to-face with city warfare.
As the team moves on to a different
building, a sniper pops out on a
rooftop. The piercing sound of laser
weapons simulators puts the troops
on an even higher alert as the “hit”
squad member lies down and plays
dead. The Soldiers rush to any
available cover to protect their own
See Cover
Cover, Page 12 Kim takes a “bullet” later in the mission as his battle buddy drags him to safety. Area II Cpl. Huh Seung takes aim at a sniper
on the roof of an enemy-infested building.
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Area II stands ready for NEO exercise

Red Ribbon Week
The annual celebration of National Red
Ribbon week starts Saturday, as
communities and students across
America commit themselves to living
drug-free lives. In Area II, events will
start with a 10K fun run at Collier Field
Saturday.
A “Youth JAM” will be held 3-6 p.m.Oct.
28 behind the putt–putt golf area next to
Commiskey’s. Activities will include
youth bands and solo acts with a variety
of musical styles, food booths, games,
skateboarding, putt-putt golf, inflatable
jumping houses, and various Yongsan
agency information tables. For
information, call 738-6816.
Sexual Assault Hotline
The 24-hour Sexual Assault Hotline
phone number is DSN 158. From off-post
or cell phone, call 0505-764-5700.
Individuals may also call Area II Sexual
Assault Response Coordinator Leah
Holland at 738-3034 or 010-8697-4869.
Area II Ethics Training
The next ethics training is 1-2 p.m. Nov.
9 at Balboni Theater. This is an annual
training requirement for all Army
personnel. For information, call 723-6631.
By Steve Davis
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON —
Courageous Channel 06-2 will be
conducted 6 p.m. Thursday thru 6 p.m.
Oct. 28 at Yongsan Army Garrison.
Courageous Channel is a regularly
scheduled, semi-annual readiness
exercise conducted by U.S. Forces
Korea to rehearse procedures that may
be used in the event of a noncombatant
evacuation operation, or NEO.
A NEO can be ordered in response
to natural or man-made disaster,
epidemic, hostilities or any other reason
when the safety of American citizens is
deemed at undue risk by the U.S.
ambassador.
An Evacuation Control Center at
Collier Field House on Yongsan South
Post will process noncombatants 24-
hours a day. Noncombatants should
coordinate with their unit NEO warden
and report to an Evacuation Control
Center with their ID card, passport and
completed NEO packet.
According to Area II NEO
Coordinator Sgt. 1st Class Stephen
DelCorro, noncombatants may process
during that 48-hour window that is most
convenient for them, including night.
Processing time is about 30 minutes,
depending on the time of day. Before
school, lunchtime, and after work are
peak times for noncombatant
processing.
“USFK has directed 100 percent
participation and we encourage all
noncombatants to process,” DelCorro
said.
Taking children to the Evacuation
Control Center is encouraged. Adult
noncombatants must have the child’s
original identification card or passport
with them when they process, he said.
Military and Emergency Essential
Civilian sponsors are not permitted to
process their family. Sponsors who
would not evacuate with their family are
invited to accompany their family
members to observe the process.
Single or dual-military or Emergency
Essential Civilians with family members
under the age of 18 must designate an
escort for those minors as a part of their
Family Care Plan, which should be
included in the NEO packet.
“In those cases, the escort is required
to process through the NEO site, not
the military or Emergency Essential
Civilian sponsor, and they are required
to have the children’s original
identification and NEO packet when they
arrive,” DelCorro said.
On South Post, Williams Avenue by
Collier Field House will be closed to all
but NEO traffic beginning at 1 a.m.
Tuesday.
Non-NEO traffic transiting Gate 17
will be directed around the ball fields
via Vaughn Avenue. Traffic signs will
direct noncombatants around the
baseball diamonds, past 121 General
Hospital entrance, and past the
southern traffic barrier on Williams
Avenue into the NEO parking area
immediately adjacent to Collier Field
House.
Once processing is complete,
noncombatants will then exit through
the northern traffic barrier on Willams
Avenue. Activities normally conducted
at Collier Field House will be
significantly reduced. Contact the
gymnasium staff for information.
E-mail davisst@korea.army.mil

Club Elections
The U.S. & ROK Elite Non-
commissioned Office Association will
hold general elections 12-1 p.m. Nov. 1
at Reggie’s located in the Main Post
Club. Send nominations to Sgt. 1st Class
Elka Stevens at
StevensE@korea.army.mil before noon
Oct. 31. Any and all Sergeant Audie
Murphy and Sergeant Morales Club
members as well as Gen. Paik leadership
awardees are encouraged to participate.
For information, contact Sgt. 1st Class
Jessie Smith at 723-3365.
Marine Corps Birthday
The U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea
Commander will host the 231st U.S.
Marine Corps Birthday Ball 6 p.m. Nov.
10. Celebrate the birthday at the event
at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Seoul. The
event is open to all ROK/U.S.
servicemembers (active and retired),
civilian employees of the military,
dependents and guests, and friends of
Halloween safety should not be scary
By David McNally
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Halloween may be a
cherished American tradition, but the excitement of the night
could cause some children to forget to be careful. At least,
that is what scares Area II safety officials.
“The major dangers are not from witches or spirits,” said
Area II Safety Officer Jeff Hyska, “The dangers are from
falls and traffic accidents with pedestrians.”
The National Safety Council offers Halloween safety tips
for both children and adults.
“Motorists must be especially alert on Halloween,” Hyska
said. “Watch out for children darting out from between parked
cars.”
Hyska said there will be children walking on roadways,
medians and curbs, so motorists must remain vigilant.
“Remember to enter and exit driveways and alleys
carefully,” he said. “Watch for children in dark clothing.”
In Area II, trick or treat hours are 6-8:30 p.m. Oct. 28.
Before children under 12-years-old start the annual trick
or treat rounds, parents should make sure an adult or an
older responsible youth will supervise the outing, Hyska said.
“Plan and discuss the route trick-or-treaters intend to
follow,” he said. “Know the names of older children's
companions.”
Instruct your children to travel only in familiar areas and
along an established route, he said.
The National Safety Council implores parents to teach
their children to stop only at houses or apartment buildings
that are well-lit and never to enter a stranger's home.
“Establish a return time,” Hyska said. “Tell your kids not
to eat any treat until they return home.”
Review all appropriate trick-or-treat safety precautions,
including pedestrian/traffic safety rules.
“There are many things families can do to make sure this
Halloween is a safe Halloween,” Hyska said.
Hyska’s list includes:
Pinning a slip of paper with the child’s name, address and
See Halloween
Halloween, Page 12

‘Community of Sharing’ provides happy holidays

the Marine Corps. Dress is military and
civilian formal. Ticket prices are $65. For
information, call 723-7261. Reservations
are required.
Old Skool Dance
An "Old Skool Dance" will be held 9:06
p.m. Saturday at the Dragon Hill Lodge
Naija Ballrom.
The dance, sponsored on its 100th
anniversary by the Alpha Phi Alpha
Fraternity Mu Phi Lambda Chapter, raises
scholarship funds for deserving high
school students.
Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the
door. For information, call 010-5846-1074.
Area II Web site
For more community notes, news and
information, visit the Area II Web site at
http://area2.korea.army.mil.
By Steve Davis
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — A
“Community of Sharing 2006” holiday
project has begun to assure that select
Area II families have a happy holiday.
Applications are available now at Army
Community Services in building S-4106,
room 205. Application deadlines are Nov.
6 for Thanksgiving and Dec. 8 for
Christmas.
Regina Hargrove, who helps manage
“Community of Sharing 2006,” said the
program assists Department of Defense
families E-6 and below (or civilian
equivalent) by providing meals and gifts
during the holidays.
Military units, authorized private
organizations and individuals may
contribute money or gifts to the program.
“Last year, the program raised $28,756
for Thanksgiving and Christmas meals
and gifts for 211 families,” Hargrove said.
Applications are available online at the
Area II Web site, http://
area2.korea.army.mil, or at Yongsan
chapels, the Hannam ACS Outreach
Center or the Yongsan Commissary.
Hargrove said military applicants should
have their unit first sergeant or
commander verify the need for
assistance. Civilian applicants should have
their supervisor sign the form before
returning it to ACS.
A few other guidelines apply:
Applicants must reside and work in
Yongsan and Area II, or their family must
reside in Area II.
Each family member listed on the
application must reside with the applicant
in Area II.
Each block on the application must be
filled in. If not applicable, please “NA” in
the boxes.
One application may be submitted per
household.
“This is a great way to help spread joy
during the holidays,” said ACS staffer Gina
Mariano. “It was heart-warming last year
to see children pick up their Christmas
presents.”
For information, call 738-7505.
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Volunteers encourage ‘get out the vote’
By Pfc. Jung Jae-hoon
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON —
Members of Delta, Sigma, Theta
Sorority conducted an absentee voter
registration drive Oct. 11.
Volunteers spent several hours
handing out literature, answering
questions and encouraging people to
vote during upcoming November
elections.
To vote, community members must
register their names to be approved to
vote outside of the states.
“We are here to assist Soldiers and
family members to fill out their absentee
ballots,” said Capt. Dovia Williams, 8th
U.S. Army G-4. “We find their state in
the voting assistance guide and we help
them fill out their information on the
ballot.”
Area II
PFC. JUNG JAE-HOON
Delta, Sigma, Theta Sorority volunteers
encourage people visiting the Yongsan Main
Exchange Oct. 11 to register to vote.
Volunteers set up a display at the PX
lobby to draw attention.
“Voting, putting the right people in
political office, is very important for our
future,” said 195th Financial
Management Center Lt. Col. Sharon
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Area II firefighters
Green. “They decide a lot of what goes hold open house
on, especially financially.”
By Pfc. Jung Jae-hoon
She said you can’t complain if you
Area II Public Affairs
don’t vote, so you have to at least put
YONGSAN GARRISON —
forth the effort.
More than 250 people enjoyed
Military personnel can seek assistance
hamburgers, hot dogs and soda
from unit voting officers or visit the
offered by the Yongsan Fire
Integrated Voting Alternative Site at http:/
Department Saturday during the Fall
/www.fvap.gov.
Festival.
The site includes information on
Last week was “Fire Prevention
various electronic ballot requests and
Week.” With the theme “prevent
delivery alternatives available to U.S.
citizens living overseas.
cooking fires-watch what you heat.”
Delta, Sigma, Theta also raises funds
The fire department held an open
for high school students to go to college,
house to let the Area II community
members visit the station and have a
takes care of health issues concerning
free meal cooked by Area II
women, builds schools for children and
firefighters.
participates in many national events that
“I think it worked out really well,”
go on throughout the year.
said Fire Department Chief Alex
Temporado. “We served over 300
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meals and 1,000 packets of fire

USO donates DVDs for Family Care Center

prevention pamphlets.”
Soldiers and family members
enjoyed the fall festival parade and
By Pfc. Jung Jae-hoon rooms,” said Area II Family Support Division Chief Brenda came to the fire station to eat and
Area II Public Affairs McCall. have fun with the firefighters.
YONGSAN GARRISON — Seven volunteers prepared a McCall said the Walt Disney company is a partner of the “We thank everybody for their
massive DVD donation Oct. 11 at Yongsan Army Community USO. “They were the ones who are responsible for the donation support and I think we have reached
Service. in the first place,” she said. “This is a way for the USO to help a lot of families today and hope that
The USO donated more than 600 DVDs to the Yongsan women by giving them something to do, and to look at while this would make a difference,”
Family Care Center to help family members pass the time while they are in the room. Temporado said.
waiting to give birth. McCall said she wanted to thank the USO for helping the After the open house, the fire
The center, located near 121st hospital, is where expectant center and the mothers. fighters cleaned up the area and went
mothers from outlying areas stay for the final days of pregnancy.
“We’re here to divide the DVDs for Family Care Center E-mail JaeHoon.Jung@korea.army.mil See Firefighters
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Cover
sensors from being hit by the sniper’s
laser.
The Multiple Integrated Laser
Engagement System, known as
MILES, offers Soldiers a bit of what
warfare would be like.
“The Soldiers did pretty well,” said
Area II Sgt. 1st Class Terrance
McGhee. “This is the first time we
ever did anything like this.”
A large portion of Headquarters and
Headquarters Company, Area II
Support Activity is made of KATUSA
troopers. These Soldiers work in
office environments.
Training opportunities, like this one
near the Korean Demilitarized Zone,
are valued by unit noncommissioned
Halloween
phone number inside a pocket in case
the child gets separated from the group.
„Wearing only fire-retardant materials
for costumes.
„Costumes should not be so long that
they are a tripping hazard.
„ If children are allowed out after dark,
outfits should be made with light- colored
materials. Strips of reflective tape should
be used to make children visible.
„Masks can obstruct a child’s vision.
Use facial make-up instead. If masks
are worn, they should have nose and
mouth openings and large eyeholes.
Firefighters
back to their duty, staying alert for any
fire in Area II.
“A lot of people came and enjoyed
the meal that we have prepared,” said
Area II Firefighter Chon Pyong-mo.
“We had fun, cooking and getting along
Area II Fire Chief Alex Temporado points out a series of posters by Seoul American Elementary
School students promoting Fire Prevention Week.The posters are on display at the fire station.
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officers.
“It’s important because they need
to know about combat,” McGhee
said. “They don’t get to train like a
regular tactical or line unit.”
After a two-hour bus trip from
Seoul, the NCOs walked the Soldiers
through the MOUT site.
“We did a rehearsal, then for real,”
McGhee said. “They really enjoyed it,
because most of them have never
been in any kind of training event like
this. It was a good experience.”
McGhee said the Soldiers used
Sergeant’s Time sessions to prepare
for the MOUT training.
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„Knives, swords and other accessories
should be made from cardboard or
flexible materials. Do not allow children
to carry sharp objects.
„Carrying flashlights will help children
see better and be seen more clearly.
“To ensure a safe trick-or-treat
outing, we urge parents to give children
an early meal before going out,” Hyska
said. “Insist that treats be brought home
for inspection before anything is eaten.”
When in doubt, throw it out, he said.
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with community members.”
Chon said he hopes the message of
fire prevention had gone out to the
Soldiers and the families.
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35th ADA poised for danger
By Heike Hasenauer
Soldiers magazine
OSAN AIR BASE -- You know you’ve arrived at
a real-world hotspot where the potential for danger is
palpable when you see a U2 spy plane lift off and
disappear over the horizon and a U.S. Patriot missile
battery “hot” crew spring into action.
Soldiers of the Osan-based C Battery, 1st Battalion,
43rd Air Defense Artillery - part of the 35th Air Defense
Artillery Brigade in their rotation as the battery’s on-
call crew, underwent an operational readiness exercise
to ensure the “live” Patriot missiles positioned toward
D A
EPARTMENT OF THE
Spc. Daniel Nebrida, from Battery C, 1st Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery launches, not only from North Korea but
Regiment, 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, in Osan, Russia, China and Saudi Arabian training
South Korea, performs a maintenance check on a Patriot missile.
North Korea are, in fact, ready to launch at a
moment’s notice.
The eight Patriot launchers in C Btry. alone are
critical to the defense of the air base where U.S. and
Republic of Korea military air assets are located.
The drill tested the crew’s communication skills
and response times to complete various technical
checks of the missile system to get it up and running
in response to a potential missile attack from North
Korea, said battalion executive officer Maj. Roland
Quidachay.
As part of the launcher platoon, Spc. Daniel
Nebrida checked missile switches and
ensured the generator that fires the missiles
heated sufficiently to do so. Another
crewmember checked cable-to-missile
canister connections.
The 35th ADA is the only air defense
brigade in the Pacific, said Col. John Rossi,
brigade commander.
Composed of two battalions of missile
batteries that collectively boast PAC-3-level
Patriot missile and Avenger missile
capabilities, “we’re spread over some 389
kilometers, from the top of the [South
Korean] peninsula to the bottom,” added
Maj. J.M. Rose, brigade operations officer.
From the brigade operations center at
Osan Air Base, unit officials can monitor
potential threats via joint satellite images.
These show aircraft locations and missile
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launches as well, Rose said.
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President Signs
2007 Defense
Authorization Act
By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON – The fiscal 2007 National
Defense Authorization Act provides more than $530
billion to maintain the military in the shape it must
be to win the war on terror. President Bush signed
the bill, officially called the John Warner National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007,
during a small ceremony in the Oval Office
Tuesday. Warner is Virginia’s senior senator and
the chairman of the Senate Armed Services
Committee.
The act provides $462.8 billion in budget
authority for the department. Senate and House
conferees added the $70 billion defense
supplemental budget request to the act, so overall,
the act authorizes $532.8 billion for fiscal 2007.
The $70 billion supplemental provision covers the
cost of ongoing operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and
the Horn of Africa, as well as other expenses
affiliated with the war on terrorism.
The supplemental funding also provides $23.8
billion to help “reset” Army and Marine Corps
equipment, which is wearing out faster than
originally planned because of the war. The
supplemental measure further provides $2.1 billion
for the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Task
Force, $3.2 billion to train and equip Iraqi and
Afghan security forces. The authorization act
provides a 2.2 percent pay raise for American
servicemembers, effective Jan. 1.
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The Guardian — (Ashton
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After losing his crew in a fatal crash,
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elite training program for Coast
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Wrestling with the loss of his crew
members, he throws himself into
teaching, turning the program
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training methods. While there, he
encounters a young,
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driven to be the best.
The Departed — (Leonardo
DiCaprio, Matt Damon)
Two men from opposite sides of the
law are undercover within the Boston
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John Triton is a heroic Marine who
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service gig at Maryland School of the
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until his skills as a gifted street
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Spiritual resources earn winning dividends
By Chaplain (Maj.) Jerald P. Jacobs key to creating a professional Army that lives out our services and religious education available to us all.
IMCOM-KORO Chaplain core values. It is mandatory if we are going to accomplish When the Soldier’s spirit is strong, healthy and fit, the
our mission. Soldier can discipline his or her mind and body to
Billy Graham said “Tell me what you think about
One example of the Army’s commitment to spiritual become technically and tactically proficient and to live
money, and I can tell you what you think about God, for
fitness is the providing of High Holy Days services to out our Warrior Ethos: “I will always place the mission
these two are closely related.” That is true for the family,
Jewish personnel from all over the peninsula. The first. I will never accept defeat. I will never quit. I will
the Army and every other organization. If it is important
command brought a highly respected spiritual leader to never leave a fallen comrade.”
to you, you will invest your resources in it – time, energy
Korea to offer the highest level of spiritual ministry and None of this happens automatically or without cost to
and money.
training to Jewish personnel. This investment in spiritual the Soldier and the Army. We maintain physical fitness by
There is an obvious spiritual lesson for us. Our
growth opportunities demonstrates the importance of disciplining ourselves and conducting regular physical
checkbook and our calendars are reliable indicators of
spiritual fitness to the Army’s leadership. training. We become more professionally capable
our values. What is truly important to us? Clearly, those
We cannot live out the Army’s values of Loyalty, because we discipline ourselves through career-long
things for which we budget time and money are more
Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity and formal and informal schools and training.
important to us.
Personal Courage if they are not our own internalized The Army provides weekly worship and religious
I am grateful that spiritual fitness is important to the
values. If we do not really believe in them, when things education to help us maintain our spiritual health. Take
Army. It budgets time and resources to keep Soldiers,
go bad, these values will fly right out the window. advantage of these resources to build the strongest
employees and families spiritually fit. This is an
Therefore, the Army seeks to reinforce the internal possible foundation for your personal and professional
investment in people and it pays huge dividends. It is
values and spiritual foundation on which they rest by life. It will help you be the best person, family member
central to building an unstoppable fighting force. It is the
making such spiritual fitness resources as religious and Soldier you can be.

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Collective Contemporary For information on Bible study groups and other religious services and
Sunday 6 p.m. Freedom Chapel activities, contact the nearest installation chaplain’s office.
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Hundreds of parade participants march from the Yongsan Commissary toward the festival grounds Saturday. The parade featured 46 groups.
By David McNally
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON —
Hundreds of Area II community
members and Korean neighbors lined
up Saturday morning to parade
through the streets here.
The 2006 Yongsan Fall Festival
opened with a parade and ended with
live musical performances from big-
name Korean entertainers.
“The parade was very good,” said
Area II Morale, Welfare and
Recreation Director Paul Robinson.
“For the performances, that was the
most people I’ve ever seen at one of
these events. People were sitting on
the grass too.”
Forty-six groups marched in the 10
a.m. parade from the Yongsan
Commissary to the fire station
More than 1,000 Area II community members and Korean neighbors celebrate near Collier Field House.
Artist Michelle
Bremer fills a
helium balloon
during the festival.
Bremer runs a face-
painting company.
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intersection. As parade participants
came to the finish line, Area II
Commander Col. Ron Stephens —
also the Grand Marshal for the event
— judged performances. A large
crowd gathered for the entertainment.
“This year, we combined our
traditional Columbus Day celebration
with a health fair, Retiree Appreciation
Day and the Noncommissioned
Officer Association-MWR Blue-Dot
Softball Tournament,” Robinson said.
Osan Air Base won the softball
tournament.
Robinson said he was extremely
pleased with the day.
“All-in-all it was a great turnout,”
Robinson said. “I have heard nothing
but positive comments.”
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Yongsan Motorcycle Club member Sam Berry shows his patriotism during the parade.
PFC. JUNG JAE-HOON
Korean singer Lee Ji-hye
(right) entertains the Area II
community Saturday night
at the 2006 Yongsan Fall
Festival.
PFC. JUNG JAE-HOON
“That was the most people I’ve
ever seen at one of these
events.”
— Paul Robinson
DAVID MCNALLY
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Soldiers bid farewell to local orphans

Charlie Daniels Band
Legendary country music and
Southern rock singer Charlie Daniels
will be touring Army installations
throughout Sunday. Shows are free of
charge and open to military community
members, courtesy of MWR. Schedule
is as follows:
Friday – Camp Humphreys’ CAC, 7 p.m.
Saturday – Yongsan Garrison’s Collier
Field House, 7 p.m.
Sunday – Camp Red Cloud Block Party,
5 p.m.
Tae Kwon Do
Championship
The Korea Region Tae Kwon Do
Championship will take place Saturday
at the Camp Casey Fitness Center.
Competitions in blue, red and black belt
categories will begin at 6 p.m. For
information, call 725-5064.
By Capt. Anthony Douglas
2-1 Air Defense Artillery Battalion
YONGJIN, KOREA -- Soldiers from Headquarters and
Headquarters Battery, 2-1 Air Defense Artillery Battalion, 35th
Air Defense Artillery Brigade, bid farewell to the children at
the Yongjin Orphanage Sept. 23.
For the past two years, Soldiers from this unit have
volunteered at the orphanage. Due to the unit’s relocation to
Camp Carroll in Daegu, this was the final visit.
SGT. JOHN LANGLY
Spcs. Craig Howell and Francisco Villavencio demonstrate their
talent on the drums.
“I get requests all the time from organizations who would
love to have Soldiers come and visit. Soldiers truly are
America’s finest diplomats,” said Hyong Uk Kim, 35th ADA
community relations officer.
Usually 15-20 Soldiers travel to the orphanage to volunteer
their time with the children and staff. As part of monthly
visits, the Soldiers have included time at playgrounds, picnics,
holiday celebrations, and sports days. Their most recent
visit was a sports day.
The afternoon was spent playing kickball and dodgeball at
a nearby schoolyard. The children were delighted to have
adults, particularly foreigners, roll up their pant legs and hit
the field with them.
The slight language barrier proved no obstacle at all, as
everyone communicated quite well through smiles, cheers,
and laughter. The time spent together seemed to break down
many walls and brought the Soldiers and the children closer
together.
“Part of the reason I come here is to see the smiles of the
kids as they play,” said Pvt. Carlos Chavez, HHB, 2-1 ADA,
from Las Cruces, N.M. “This is a great opportunity to
provide some feeling of family for these kids and for
ourselves.”
Although the unit is moving, their spirit to give back to the
community is going with them as well. Coordination is already
under way to volunteer within their new community of Daegu.

Photo Contest Winners MWR expands basic program package at no cost

Honored
Korea Region’s Photo Contest Awards
Ceremony will take place at 3 p.m.
Wednesday, at the Yongsan Arts &
Crafts Building. Winners were selected
from entries from all over the peninsula.
Classes of black and white prints, color
prints and short film were judged in five
categories: people, place, object,
military life and experimental processes.
Winning entries will be eligible to
compete in the All-Army contest and
will be on display at Yongsan Arts &
Crafts. The ceremony is open to all.
The contest was hosted by the MWR
Arts & Crafts program. For information
on this ceremony or on Multi-Craft
programs in your area, call 725-6070 or
visit your local MWR Arts & Crafts
Office.
Wrestling Championship
The Korea Region Freestyle Wrestling
Championship will take place on 1 p.m.
Oct. 28 at Camp Casey’s Carey Field
House. For information, call 725-5064.
Story by Cara Masterson
Korea Region MWR Marketing
YONGSAN – In an effort to make
more sports viewing available to
residents on KORO installations,
MWR Cable TV has moved two
channels to the basic package. AFN/
xtra and AFN/Atlantic are now
available on the MWR free, basic
cable service in on-post quarters.
According to Ron Buss, MWR
Cable TV chief “We are pleased to
expand the free service to Soldiers in
Korea. With the current change in
AFRTS programming, we wanted to
make sure Soldiers have access to the
same sports programming they would
stateside.”
The channels have been switched
effective immediately.
AFN/xtra provides a variety of
entertainment options including
professional and collegiate sports
events, Emmy-award winning talk
shows, reality TV, comedy shows,
and more. AFN/xtra is home to The
Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Fear
Factor, The Best Dam Sports Show
Period, NFL Total Access, World
Series of Poker, WWE Smackdown,
WWE Raw and in-season sports.
AFN/Atlantic is one of three feeds
that broadcast AFN/Prime
programming. It features sitcoms,
dramas, talk shows, game shows,
reality TV and sports. In addition to
college and NFL football, this network
is known for showing top shows
from, but not limited to, ABC, CBS,
ESPN, FOX, NBC and PBS. It is also
home to soap operas such as Guiding
Light, General Hospital, and Passions
which are broadcast on a 24-hour to
7-day delay from stateside
programming. The other two feeds of
AFN/Prime include AFN/Freedom (in
the Middle East) and AFN/Pacific (in
Korea and Japan).
Current schedules are available in
the Stars & Stripes newspaper or
online at www.myafn.net.
The MWR Cable TV Basic Package
also includes: Commander’s Access
Channel, AFN/Pacific, AFN/News,
AFN/Sports, CNN International, EBS,
KBS1, KBS2, MBC, Pentagon
Channel, and SBS.
Cable TV in Korea is the only U.S.
Army MWR owned and operated
television program. This one-of-a-kind
quality of life program offers free
basic service to residents living on
post on Army installations. Residents
can also subscribe to a Premium
Package that offers a diversified
channel line up that includes movies,
more sports, adventure and much
more. There are locations in each area
for signup. For additional information
and current subscription rates, visit
your local MWR Cable TV office or
call 738-CATV (2288).

Yongsan Lanes Planning

New Years Party
Yongsan Lanes bowling center will be
presenting its annual “New Years Eve
Extravaganza” bowling party starting
at 8 p.m. Dec. 31.
The New Year’s Eve party at Yongsan
Lanes has been a tradition for seven
years. It has always been a successful
hit with families, offering both adult and
children oriented activities.
There will be Colorama open bowling,
prize drawings, spin-the-wheel prize
games, an unlimited pizza buffet and
Cosmic Bowling. There will also be kids,
women and men 7, 8 & 9 pin no-tap
tournaments. After the countdown to
the New Year, there will be an early
morning continental breakfast.
Tickets will be sold in advance and are
limited. For information, call 723-7938.
MWR and Miller Lite team
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arty”
By Rakendra Moore
Korea Region MWR Marketing
If Morale, Welfare and Recreation has anything to
do with it, the biggest score related to this year’s
Super Bowl may be scored far from the field. The
“Super Party Vegas Contest,” sponsored by Morale,
Welfare and Recreation and Miller Lite, boasts a
$10,000 give away to one lucky winner.
This fumble-free package includes a round-trip
ticket for two, transportation and meals, a Welcome
Reception, and a four-day/three-night stay at Bally’s
Hotel and Casino. As an “extra point” to the grand
prize, a $500 spending spree is included along with
admission to the Miller Super Party!
This year’s bash will not only include stateside
citizens, but U.S. citizens from all over the world.
Participants can try and score the Vegas trip by
depositing any MWR food or beverage receipt into
any official entry box at participating MWR facilities
such as the golf courses, clubs, bowling centers and
restaurants. There’s no limit on how many times one
can enter.
To ensure winners are notified, MWR officials
remind all entrants to put your point of contact
information on the back of the receipt.
The contest is open to USFK ID Card holders who
are 21 years of age or older. MWR employees and
their immediate families are not eligible.
The finals for this competition are now under way
and will run until 11 p.m. Nov. 27. The grand prize
will be drawn at 7 p.m. Dec. 1 at Yongsan’s Main
Post Club. With the Super Bowl just around the
corner, it sounds like Miller’s kick-off for the Super
Party Contest is a good start to the celebration.
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602 ASB completes unit NEO exercise

Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS – The 602nd
Aviation Support Battalion recently
completed Operation Warhorse Flight, a
noncombatant evacuation operation
exercise held Oct. 12-13, that prepared
the unit’s noncombatants for the
upcoming Courageous Channel exercise.
Family members lined up at
Sarducchi’s with their NEO books,
ID cards and passports in their blue
602nd ASB NEO bags ready for
inspection.
“This is not Courageous Channel,”
said Sgt. Suzanne Samson, battalion
NEO coordinator, referring to the
exercise scheduled for Thursday thru
Oct. 28. “It’s to prepare our families
for courageous channel.”
“Today we’re checking the NEO
packets for completeness,” said Sgt.
Jeffery Norris, Company B, 602nd
ASB. “We’re also ensuring that all of
our noncombatants have their
protective masks as well as the
training to wear it if they haven’t had
it before.”
“In a real-world situation we would
have to evacuate noncombatants,”
said Samson. “Our Soldiers have to
respond (to their mission). We want
them to be able to perform their jobs
without worrying about their families.
Our job is to evacuate their families to
a safe haven.”
Family members Jasmine Villamizar
and her 3-year-old son Giovanni
learned what to expect from
courageous channel since they are
first-time participants.
Samson said the exercise helps
family members whose first language
isn’t English to be comfortable and to
prepare for the procedure so that F. NEIL NEELEY
they’re able to respond and participate Spc. Roberto Diaz, Company B, 602nd Aviation Support Battalion, inspects NEO packets
fully. belonging to Jasmine Villamizar and her 3- year-old son Giovanni .

CFC kicks off in Area III Retirees appreciated in Area III

By Susan Barkley
Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS – The
annual Combined Federal
Campaign kick off was held Oct.
2 at the Post Exchange with a cake
cutting by Col. Michael J. Taliento
Jr., commander, Area III Support
Activity, David Satterfield, Area III
Community/Area project officer,
Daisy Watson, Camp Humphreys
USO manager and several
community members.
Taliento displayed a check in the
amount of $2,794.07 that represented
the amount of money contributors
earmarked for Area III family support
and youth programs last year. He
challenged contributors to exceed that
amount this year.
“People can put ‘FSYP’ in the
designation box and the amount of
money they designate will come right
back to Area III,” said Satterfield.
The CFC campaign runs until
Dec. 1. Contact Satterfield at 753-
8618 or your unit representative
for forms and details.

Capt. Debra J. Murray is prepared to check blood pressure, cholesterol and body fat composition
during the Retiree Appreciation Day at the Community Activity Center Oct.14.
By Susan Barkley
Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS – Rep-
resentatives from legal, health
promotions and the dental clinic
provided a wealth of information to
retirees during the Retiree Appreciation
Day held at the Community Activity
Center Sunday.
Legal advice from Capt. Graham
Smith, Headquarters, Headquarters
Company, 2nd Combat Aviation
Brigade; Capt. Melissa Dasgupta, HHC,
2nd Infantry Division; and Capt. Beth
S USAN BARKLEY
Mahoney, HHC, 194th Maintenance
(From left) Col. Michael J. Taliento Jr., commander,Area III Support Activity; 1st Lt. Lynn E. Battalion, for retirees included letting
Saldana, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 194th Maintenance Battalion; Kevin J. them know they are still eligible for
Nazario, Exchange New Car Sales; Daisy Watson, Camp Humphreys USO manager; Sgt. services, and the importance of estate
Tyrone C. Wells, HHC, 194th Maintenance Bn.; and David Satterfield, Area III CFC Area III planning and powers of attorney
Community/Area Project Officer cut a cake to begin the Area III Combined Federal Campaign including medical powers of attorney.
at the Humphreys Post Exchange Oct. 11. Army public health nurse, Capt.
SUSAN B ARKLEY
Debra J. Murray, Company C, 168th
Medical Battalion, urged retirees to
check blood pressure, body fat
composition and cholesterol on a regular
basis.
Staff Sgt. Aishah W. Boulware, 618th
Dental Company, said it is important for
retirees to stick to an oral health regimen
that includes a yearly check-up. She
added that retirees are subject to
periodontal disease due to bone loss.
“If people have dentures, they should
still have a yearly exam,” she said.
Capt. Lee Soo-mo, 618th Dental,
echoed that statement, adding that the
annual exam checks more than just the
teeth.
“It’s a whole-mouth exam,” he said.
The dentist can spot oral cancers, small
ulcers and other things that might
indicate more serious health concerns.
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Area III The Morning Calm Weekly

One Heart Festival held in Anjung-ri

Festival
Courageous Channel 06-02
Camp Humphreys
A mandatory noncombatant
evacuation exercises will be held
Thursday thru Oct. 29. All
nonessential civilians are required to
process through the NEO stations
located at the Community Activity
Center, Building 110. Hours of
operation begin at 6 p.m. Thursday
and will run continuously for 36
hours. Bring all NEO packet materials.
It is not necessary to bring NEO kits
or protective masks. For information,
contact your NEO warden or Dave
Hartsfield, Area III NEO coordinator,
at 754-6735.
Camps Long and Eagle
NEO stations will be set up at
Gunfighters, Building 3204, on Camp
Eagle from 6 p.m. until completion
Thursday. For information, call 754-
PHOTOS BY F. NEIL NEELEY
6735. Mothers of Gaek Sa-ri bang their gongs and drums to add gaiety to the festival. Warrant Officer Stephen Wells and son Jacob enjoy the festival.
Community Cleanup Area III Public Affairs
Set for Saturday CAMP HUMPHREYS – The
Fall Anjung-ri cleanup scheduled for Anjung-ri One Heart Festival took
9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Voulnteers place just outside the Camp
are needed to help with this Good Humphreys’ walk in gate Saturday
Neighbor event. A barbecue will be and Sunday.
provided following the cleanup. For The event was sponsored by
information, call 754-8598. Anjung-Ri merchants and
Pyeongtaek to demonstrate and
Charlie Daniels Band strengthen the continuing ROK/U.S.
The Charlie Daniles Band will appear alliance and friendship.
in concert at 7 p.m. Friday at Freedom The event featured staged
Field. Come early for mechanical bull entertainment from various Korean
riding and lasso the beer barrel groups, as well as street venders
contests. Call 753-8825 for
selling Korean and American
information. The concert will be held
snacks.
in the CAC in the event of rain.
There was also a children’s art
Return to Spooky competition held Sunday afternoon
Hollow at the Enterprise hotel. Prizes were
Camp Humphreys celebrates awarded to the best entries. Village ladies cook bu chim-gae for hungry festival goers.
Halloween at Spooky Hollow from
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at the
Commander’s Community Center and HAES book
fair held
Zoeckler Station Sports Field, with
community trick-or-treating, costume
parade, Haunted Woods, unit booth-
Area III Public Affairs
decorating contest and live music.
CAMP HUMPHREYS – The
Open to children of all U.S. and
Korean military, civilian employees Humphreys American Elementary
and U.S. contractors. Call 754-8257 School Parent Teacher Organization
for information. held its annual fall book fair Oct.10-
13 at the school. The book fair
Area III AFAP provided students and parents the
Symposium opportunity to purchase high-quality
Attend the out-brief at 3 p.m. Nov. 3 reading materials and also raised
at the C AC to learn what issues have funds to support the educational
been raised to the command and programs at HAES. Money earned
suggestions to resolve them. Army from PTO fund-raisers is used to
Family Action Program is a major tool purchase educational materials and
to tell the command what needs to be equipment that are not funded by any
changed and how to change it. It’s other funding source.
an opportunity to let your voice be Students visited the book fair
heard. Attend now to be ready to join twice. On the first visit, they made a
next year’s symposium. wish list of books they wanted to
purchase. On their second visit,
Free Aerobics
they were allowed to purchase
Free kick boxing, yogalates, yoga,
books.
step and water aerobics, sculpt and
“The students always look
cardio sculpt, cardio combo or just
ABS are now being offered on post forward to the PTO’s book fairs,”
by certified instructors. Call the Camp said Nancy Turner, HAES
Humphreys gym at 753-8810/ 8811 for information specialist.
times, dates and complete The PTO also holds a book fair NANCY TURNER

information. each year in the spring. Third-grader Courtney Severino shows her teacher Dinah Tague a book.
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8th Army Powerlif
Powerlif ting Championship held at Humphreys
owerlifting

PHOTOS BY SUSAN BARKLEY

Sgt. Michael C. Stewart, 14th Military Police Detachment, Military Working Dogs, participates in the bench press event of the 8th Second Lt. William L. Spalding, Company A, 168th Medical
U.S. Army Powerlifting Championships held Oct. 14th at Camp Humphreys. Battalion, Camp Stanely, makes a successful dead lift .
By Susan Barkley
Area III Public Affairs NAME UNIT PLACE WT CLASS BP SQT DL TOT
CAMP HUMPHREYS – The 8th Army SFC Jimmy W. Harrell Co. B, 602nd ASB 1st 220+ 245 335 375 955
Powerlifting Championship drew 15 competitors
from Areas I, III, IV and Osan Air Base to the Camp SFC Tarance T. Tilford 19th SCE Cp Henry 1st 220 540 405 630 1,575
Humphreys gym Oct. 14.
Participants represented a range of ages and WO James B. Hilliard Co. B, 4/2 Avn. 2nd 220 425 315 550 1,290
experience in both lifting and completion. The
youngest participant was 19 years old and the oldest PFC Dustin A. Greene Co. B, 602nd ASB 1st 198 425 330 520 1,275
was 46 years old. For at least one competitor, it
was his first time competing, while others had been CW Gregory D. White Co. C, 4/2 AVN 2nd 198 330 285 400 1,065
competing up to 20 years. Some lifters achieved
SSG Lawayne M. Barner 607th CBCS 1st 181 340 330 415 1,085
personal bests while others fell short of their
expectations. Some surprised with the amount of
SGT Michael C. Stewart 14th MP Det 2nd 181 315 275 410 1,000
weight they lifted and others made it look effortless.
“Weightlifting is an all-natural sport,” said First 2LT William L. Spalding Co. A, 168 Med. Bn. 1st 165 380 295 500 1,175
Sgt. Jesus F. Montes, B Company 602nd General (Cp Stanley)
Support Aviation Battalion. “There are weights
wherever you go.” SPC Clinton Swafford B Co 602nd AS 2nd 165 235 240 320 795
Montes said weight lifting teaches discipline and
focus while building confidence and self-respect. Unofficial
“Although it’s an individual sport, it’s still a team
event,” he said while watching a spotter help a friend SGT Mike P. Schwanke SICS Osan 1st 220+ 770 675 730 2,180
during the bench press event. “We brought five guys 51st Communication Squadron
from our company.”

Shout out against domestic violence

Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS – A Purple
Ribbon Parade was held here Oct. 13,
in association with Domestic Violence
Awareness Month. The Family
Advocacy event was held to encourage
others to take a stand against domestic
violence and to make positive choices
with their families.
About 50 HAES children marched
and counted in cadence along a parade
route that took them from Army
Community Service to the commissary,
to the Post Exchange, and ended at the
school.
Although other events took place on
the peninsula ours was special,” said
NANCY TURNER
Jennifer Elliott, (right) Family Advocacy program specialist, calls cadence against domestic Jennifer Elliot, family advocacy program
violence to Humphreys Elementary School students. specialist. “We tried to reach out to the
kids by having a lesson prior to the
march to help them recognize domestic
violence and to let them know that there
are laws to protect them against it.
Elliott added that the reason that she
called cadence was to reach the Army
community and let them know that
domestic violence is in direct conflict
with Army values.
“We marched with the children
because we wanted to send the
message to the community that violence
ultimately hurts them,” she said.
Elliott said that children who witness
domestic violence are more likely to
continue the cycle.
“We also taught the children some
anger management techniques to
hopefully help curb the cycle,” she said.
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AFSB-NEA employee named one of best in AMC

By Galen Putnam
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP CARROLL – Talk about a
triumphant return!
When Victoria Kim left Daegu for the
United States at age 10, she didn’t even
speak English. Now, a little more than
three years after returning to her
homeland as the Personnel and Resource
Management Division chief for the Army
Field Support Battalion – Northeast Asia
at Camp Carroll, she has been named
one of the 10 Outstanding U.S. Army
Materiel Command Personnel of the Year.
The award was established to
recognize outstanding work
accomplishments that have significantly
contributed to AMC’s mission and
overarching goals and objectives. Both
civilian and military employees of AMC
are eligible. Take note: AMC boasts a
workforce of about 50,000 in 149
locations worldwide, including 45 states
and 38 countries.
Kim received her award from Col.
William C. Gibson, commander of the
STEVEN HOOVER
Victoria Kim translates during an event at
Daegu’s Chun-Gwang Orphanage with which
the AFSBn-NEA has an ongoing relationship.
Army Materiel Command’s Army Field
Support Brigade – Far East, in a
ceremony Oct. 12 at Camp Carroll.
“This is a big honor for the
organization,” said Mike Allen, AFSB-
NEA civilian executive assistant to the
battalion commander. “Victoria Kim
serves as the battalion S1 and S4, in
charge of both personnel and a budget
of over $80 million. Not many people
have similar responsibilities. We ask her
to perform those duties with a very
small staff and she has done an
outstanding job.”
Of course a lot has transpired since
fourth grade in Bloomfield, N.J., where
Kim didn’t know the language or
customs of the new country her family
emigrated to.
“I didn’t even know what Halloween
was when we arrived in America,” she
said. “My [English as a Second
Language] instructor came up with a
princess costume that I could wear for
my first Halloween. She made the
adjustment to U.S. life so much easier
for me and taught me what to do.”
That teacher, Melissa Yeager, worked
with Kim throughout elementary school
– two hours a day in the fourth grade
and an hour a day in fifth and sixth. By
sixth grade Kim was “pretty much”
caught up to her peers language-wise
and academically. By seventh grade she
was taking regular classes. In eighth
grade she was taking advanced classes
and from ninth grade on, her schedule
consisted exclusively of advanced
placement courses.
“In high school I was in college
preparatory courses,” Kim said. “I was
always good at math and I enjoyed doing
analysis.”
Those academic interests led to a
bachelor of business administration
degree with a major in business
management and a minor in statistics
from Temple University in Philadelphia.
With sheepskin in hand, it was time to
flex her wings. Kim didn’t have to travel
far to find post-graduate employment.
“I was at the right place at the right
time. I went to a job fair in Philadelphia
See Award
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Area IV to conduct Retiree Appreciation Day Nov. 10

By Steven Hoover
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY – Military retirees and their family
members, from throughout Area IV, are invited to the
Area IV Military Retiree Appreciation Day, at Camp
Walker, Nov. 10.
The event will present participants with a variety
of opportunities, including health and dental check-
ups, various information booths, entertainment, and
sharing their experiences with fellow veterans and
Soldiers still in uniform.
Dental exams and cleanings will be available from 8
a.m. – 5 p.m. at Bodine Dental Clinic. Appointments
for these services can be made starting today by calling
764-4307/4052. For those in need of additional care,
the clinic has a listing of TRICARE-accepting dental
offices in Daegu.
The primary Retiree Appreciation Day activity
will start around 10 a.m., with the opening of
registration, information and medical booths at
Kelly Fitness Center. Company D, 168th Medical
Battalion personnel will be on hand to test blood
pressure and cholesterol. Information on health
and overall well-being, cancer awareness, along
with TRICARE and host nation medical data,
will also be available.
In addition, information tables will be staffed at
Kelly Fitness Center until 2 p.m. by a variety of
organizations including the U.S. Department of Veterans
Affairs, the U.S. Embassy in Seoul, American Red
Cross, Army Community Service, American Legion,
Area IV Military Retiree Council, Veterans of Foreign
Wars and many others. A free lunch for registered
attendees will be provided from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The Army and Air Force Exchange Service will
provide discount coupons along with various gift card
and prize giveaways.
Morale, Welfare and Recreation has scheduled
events as well. At the Bowling Center, from 11 a.m. –
6 p.m., retirees can bowl at discounted rates and free
food will be available at the Hilltop Club,.
The Taegu Commissary will host a Retiree
Appreciation Day Nov. 11. During the day, the
commissary will conduct eight drawings for
shopping spree checks worth $25 each, according
to Lito Miraflor, Area IV store director. Along with
this, information tables and food demonstrations
will be available.

NEO exercise is next week

Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY – United States
Forces Korea will conduct Courageous
Channel 06-02, a semi-annual
noncombatant evacuation operations
exercise, Thursday thru Oct. 29, to
implement procedures focused on
registration and evacuation of
Department of Defense affiliated
noncombatants from Korea to a safe
haven.
It is mandatory for all DoD affiliated
noncombatants to participate. The goal
is to review 100 percent of all NEO
packets for accuracy and
completeness.
All Area IV sponsors are encouraged
to have their NEO packets reviewed by
their designated unit NEO warden to
Flying High
ensure readiness for the exercise. In
addition, exercise participants are Taegu American School varsity
requested to process through their local cheerleader Jesse Covan is “flying high”
Evacuation Control Center as early as in a stunt performed at the Wonhwa Girls
possible. High School Autumn Festival Oct. 13.
Area IV processing times and During the event, the cheerleaders
Evacuation Control Center locations are: performed one of their football halftime
Camp Walker: Kelly Fitness Center, routines, which included a cheer, dance,
11 a.m. Thursday to 6 p.m. Oct. 28. and tumbling. Afterward they played
Chinhae Naval Base: Robinson Center, games, took photographs and shared ice
7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Thursday. cream with the Korean students. The TAS
There will be no processing at Taegu squad members are: Aimme
American School on Camp George or Hildenbrand, Brittani Ferguson, Shilla
at the Crown Jewel Fitness Center on Grammar, Covan, Dlorah Martin, Kim
Camp Carroll as in the past. Compton, Kerry Beaulieu, Ashley Little,
For information, contact your NEO Monica Shubert, and Jennifer Proctor.
warden or exercise coordinators Maj. They are coached by Angela Griego and
Elizabeth Keough at 765-8563 or Sgt. Valetta Love.
1st Class Janice Floyd at 765-4147. ANN KIMBLE
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Mandatory Ethics
Training Classes
Face-to-Face Ethics and Acquisition
Ethics Training will be provided at Camp
Henry Theater on the following dates
and times: Nov. 2 and 9, 1:30 p.m., Face-
to-Face Ethics and 2:15 p.m. Acquisition
Ethics; Nov. 27 and Dec. 11, 9:30 a.m.
Face-to-Face Ethics and 10:15 a.m.
Acquisition Ethics. Face-to-Face Ethics
training is required of all personnel
employed by the Department of the
Army, to include Soldiers, civilians and
Korean National employees. Acquisition
Ethics training is required of all
government purchase card holders and
billing officials, regardless of annual
spending amounts. For information, call
Capt. Yvonne Sallis at 768-7258.
After School Study Hall
The Camp Carroll Digital Training
Facility (Bldg. 205) is offering after
school study hall for Identification card
holding school-age children (age 10 and
older), Weekdays, 2 – 5 p.m. An
atmosphere conducive to studying and
computers with limited access to the
World Wide Web for students to
research and complete homework
assignments are provided. For
information, call Kimberly Davis at 765-
4905 or 011-9689-7963.
Christmas Cantata
Participants Sought
Be a part of presenting “Emmanuel –
God With Us!” the story of the birth of
Christ in a multi-denominational
community Christmas Cantata.
Rehearsals are 7 – 9 p.m. each Tuesday
and Thursday, and will continue until
the performance, 7 p.m. Dec. 10 at the
Soldier Memorial Chapel on Camp
Walker. All community members are
invited to participate. Child care is
available upon request. For
information, call Deborah Lee at 656-
3506.
TAS PTO To Meet
The Taegu American School Parent
Teacher Organization will hold a
meeting 6 – 7 p.m. Wednesday in the
TAS cafeteria. For information, call
Robert Chartier at 010-3333-6436.
Digital Facilities To
Host Open Houses
The Digital Training Facility, Bldg. 1131
on Camp Henry and the Digital Training
Facility, Bldg. 205 on Camp Carroll, will
each host an open house 1 – 2 p.m. Oct.
31. The events are open to the
community. The staffs will introduce
visitors to innovative approaches to
training personnel in an environment
that is conducive to training and
learning. For information, call Kimberly
Davis at 765-4905 or James Mann at 768-
7911.
Community Worship
Service Set
An Area IV Community Worship
Service entitled “Unity in the
Community,” is scheduled for 11 a.m.
Oct. 29 at the Camp Henry Theater. For
information, call 764-4498.
Area IV
Area IV holds environmental training
By Galen Putnam
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY – As
environmental awareness has
increased over the past couple of
generations, the Army has also placed
an increasing emphasis on recycling
waste and advocating environmental
compliance.
Part of the Army’s awareness push
includes training Soldiers and civilian
employees to handle a variety of
environmental issues – right down to
the unit level.
One way the Army accomplishes that
is by conducting environmental
compliance courses. The Area IV
Support Activity Directorate of Public
Works Environmental Division recently
conducted two courses to support the
Army’s overarching environmental
mission. The one-day Hazardous
Materials/Hazardous Waste Course,
conducted Sept. 25 at the Camp Henry
Education Center, teaches students how
to identify, label, store, and transfer
hazardous materials among other tasks.
“The course is geared toward the
Soldiers and civilians who come in
contact with hazardous materials and
hazardous waste,” said Robert Chartier,
chief, Environmental Division. “It
provides them with the knowledge to
protect themselves against hazardous
material and hazardous waste and to
mitigate risk to the environment.”
The more intense 4-day
Environmental Compliance Officer
Course, was held Sept. 19 – 22 at the
Education Center and locations in the
field. The class trains designated unit
representatives to serve as the unit
commander’s “eyes and ears” from
an environmental standpoint
Halloween festivities scheduled in Area IV
By Steven Hoover
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY – Halloween Trick
or Treat activities will be observed in
the Camps Walker and George
housing areas 6 – 8 p.m. Oct. 28,
according to Area IV Support Activity
officials.
Starting at 5 p.m. that day, Military
Police will conduct safety patrols.
Also, the Urgent Care area at Wood
Medical Clinic on Camp Walker will
provide a candy x-ray service from
7 – 9 p.m.
Other community Halloween-related
events include:
8 p.m. Oct. 27, Camp Walker’s
Hilltop Club will host a Halloween party
with free snacks (while they last), a
Best Costume Contest ($100 prize),
Jell-o bobbing for prizes and other
events. For information, call 764-4985/
5075.
At Camp Carroll, the Hideaway Club
will host a Halloween party starting at
8 p.m. Oct. 28. Free snacks, along with
a Best Costume Contest ($100 prize)
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A member of the Area IV Fire Department
HAZMAT/Rescue Team demonstrates how to
seal a barrel leaking a simulated hazardous
liquid Sept. 29 at Victory Field on Camp Henry.
according to instructor Mark Gettel
who is an environmental protection
specialist with the Environmental
Division.
“The environmental representative in
each unit is the link between the command
and the installation Environmental Office,”
Chartier said. “They teach their units to
understand their roles and responsibilities
in protecting the environment while
accomplishing the mission. These classes
are also important because they highlight
to our host nation neighbors that we care
about the Korean environment.”
“These classes give the students an
awareness of what is expected of them
environmentally speaking and how their
missions might impact the
environment,” Gettel said.
“Environmental compliance is very
important to the Army, so training
Soldiers at the grass-roots level is also
very important. The Army has come a
long way from past practices. We have
become a lot more considerate
regarding the environment.”
One student agreed wholeheartedly.
“The Army is a bunch of tree-
huggers compared to the corporations
in Texas,” said Sgt. Steve Thomas,
are planned. For information, call 765-
8574.
A Pumpkin Carving Contest is
scheduled for the Camp Walker
Community Activities Center. Carved
pumpkins will be on display Sunday –
Oct. 31 with an awards ceremony set
for 6 p.m., Oct. 31. For information,
call 764-4123/5919.
School Age Services, located in
Bldg. 257 on Camp Walker, will host
a carnival-like Autumn Costume Bash
5 – 8 p.m. Oct. 27. The event is open
to all children in kindergarten through
fifth grade. Cost is $2. For
information, call 764-5467.
All Army and Air Force Exchange
Service facilities on Camp Walker will
distribute candy during trick-or-treat
hours and the Main Post Exchange will
host a costume contest, with prizes,
from 6-8 p.m., Oct. 28.
The Taegu Commissary has several
happenings on Oct. 28.
First on the agenda, starting at 5 p.m.
is a Jack-O-Lantern Contest. Anyone
interested should bring their pumpkin to
665th Movement Control Team, 25th
Transportation Battalion, who worked
the oil fields of West Texas before
joining the Army. “California is safe, the
Army is safe, but when it comes to the
environment, most places just don’t
care. I never used to think about the
environment but this class has really
opened my eyes. Now I understand
why it is important to recycle and to
protect the environment.”
The highlight of the Environmental
Compliance Officer Course was a
demonstration by the Area IV Fire
Department HAZMAT/Rescue Team
that demonstrated how to seal barrels
leaking a simulated hazardous liquid,
evacuate and decontaminate casualties
and more Sept. 29 at Victory Field on
Camp Henry.
“The exercise is important because
the students can see exactly what will
happen in the event of a hazardous
materials event,” said Shawn Pressley,
a material handler with the Defense
Distribution Depot – Korea at Camp
Carroll. “Even though this is a refresher
for me, it is still a good learning
experience. I also like the fact that DPW
is teaching the course since they are
some of the people we would be
working with in the event of a real
emergency. That institutional knowledge
is extremely valuable.”
The Environmental Division
conducts the ECO and HM/HM courses
twice each year. Additional classes can
be added if there is sufficient demand.
All company-level units are required
to have a designated environmental
compliance officer.
For information about the courses,
call Gettel at 768-7594, or Chartier at
768-8730.
the commissary by 4 p.m. to enter.
Judging for this and a Halloween
Costume Contest will begin at 5 p.m.
Prizes, including food baskets and $25
shopping sprees, will be awarded to the
scariest, prettiest and most imaginative
costume wearers. The commissary will
also be serving hotdogs and sodas from
5 – 7 p.m.
The following are some tips to help
make this Halloween season a safe one:
Plan costumes that are bright and
reflective; make sure that shoes fit well
and that costumes are short enough to
prevent tripping, entanglement or
contact with flame.
Since most trick-or-treating will be
in darkness, consider adding reflective
tape and striping to costumes and bags
or buckets for greater visibility.
Consider purchasing individually
packaged healthy food alternatives (or
safe non-food treats) for those who visit
your home.
Plan a safe route, so parents will know
where their older children will be at all
times.
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307th ITSB cases colors, says goodbye to Korea

By Gwendolyn R. Smalls
1st Signal Brigade Public Affairs
CAMP CARROLL – In a solemn
ceremony Oct. 13 at the Crown Jewel
Fitness Center on Camp Carroll, the
307th Integrated Theater Signal Battalion
bid farewell to the 1st Signal Brigade,
Waegwan and Area IV as its
commander, Lt. Col. Timothy W.
Walrod, cased the guidon for the last
time in Korea.
The battalion’s Headquarters and
Headquarters Detachment, Bravo and
Charlie companies will redeploy to the
516th Signal Brigade located at Fort
Shafter, Hawaii (its Alpha Company will
be reassigned to Alaska).
“It is with great melancholy that I
stand before you today,” Walrod said as
he addressed the audience of Soldiers,
Korean Augmentee to the United States
Army Soldiers, Department of the Army
civilians, contractors and members of
the Republic of Korea Army.
“I have been all over the world, but
Korea is where I consider home.
Remember, if you ever find yourself in
Hawaii or Alaska, I’ll leave the light
burning and the coffee will be on,” he
added.
During its 18 years on the peninsula,
the 307th ITSB installed, operated,
maintained and defended tactical theater-
level command and control,
communications systems and
computers in support of the United
Nations Command, Combined Forces
Command, U.S. Forces Korea and 8th
U.S. Army during armistice, conflict and
post conflict operations. Its area of
responsibility stretched from Daejeon
south to Busan.
P r i o r t o t h e c e r e m o n y, t h e
battalion provided certificates of
appreciation to members of the U.S.
Army Materiel Support Center–
Korea for helping the battalion
prepare for its relocation. The
MSC–K staff spent many hours
packing, crating and loading the
battalion’s equipment for shipment
to Hawaii and Alaska.

6th Signal Center replaces K-TNOSC, activates at Walker

By Gwendolyn R. Smalls
1st Signal Brigade Public Affairs
CAMP WALKER – The 6th Signal Center stood
up, replacing the former Korea–Theater Network
Operations and Security Center, during an activation
ceremony here Oct. 13.
Maj. Carlos Haddock became the 6th Signal’s first
commander during a ceremony that featuring remarks
by Col. Brian P. Moore, 1st Signal Brigade commander.
A June 2006 Department of the Army memorandum
mandated that all Network Operations and Security
Centers be designated as signal centers.
The 6th Signal Center will continue to be responsible
for Network Operations and Security Management
of systems within the Korea portion of the
LandWarNet.
This includes tactical, strategic and theater-specific
networks in support of the combatant commanders.
“This is a birth,” Moore said of the 6th Signal’s
activation. “Just like any life cycle, the brigade is
evolving.”
Although Moore highlighted several important
accomplishments of the then K-TNOSC and now 6th
Signal Center during his remarks, there was one
success that stood out from the rest.
“Within the past year, the center has intercepted
more than 1.2 million malicious activities. This includes
hacking attempts and viruses,” he said.
While thanking many Soldiers, Department of Army
civilians and contractors, Haddock also pointed out
another significant accomplishment.
“Among many things, I’m very proud of the
establishment of the Korea-wide help desk,” he said.
Originally activated as the Theater Network Control
Center Aug. 3, 1997, the organization was formed
when the 1st Signal Brigade began to mesh tactical
and strategic networks while technology brought
functions associated with commercial network
management to the battlefield.
The staff in the TNCC began to apply this to
the tactical communications networks that had
previously been accomplished with separate
management tools. The fledgling organization
began to migrate to more powerful applications,
looking at emerging technologies and improve
the way the U.S. Army networks were managed
here in Korea.
May 10, 2001, the Army Signal Command
approved the force design of the K-TNOSC, formally
authorizing personnel and equipment for the network
management functions on the peninsula.

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Award
there. They put me in touch with the
recruiting office in Philadelphia and
they said they wanted me.”
After serving for several months as
an AMC program analyst intern with
the U.S. Army Communications-
Electronics Command in Fort
Monmouth, N.J., Kim stepped onto
the career track – with the U.S. Navy.
“My older sister is an engineer and
she was working for the Navy at the
Naval Air Development Center at the
time,” Kim said. “Between what I
learned from her and my intern
experience, I had a very positive
image of the government.”
Kim went on to spend nearly 14
years with the Navy. She started out as
a management and program analyst with
the NADC and later with the Naval Air
Warfare Center, both in Warminster, Pa.
She then moved to the Navy facility at
Patuxent River, Md., where she was a
management and program analyst with
the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft
Division and then later as a budget
analyst with the Program Executive
Office, Tactical Aircraft.
“It was exciting to work for the Navy
but I was in the same geographical area
for a long time and I wanted to see
Korea. I wanted to see how much it had
changed from when I was a little girl,”
Kim said. “I always had Korea in the
back of my mind. When I was at
CECOM there was a co-worker who
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had done an overseas tour in Korea and
she told me how good it was working in
Korea. Eventually, I started thinking that I
would like to do the same thing.”
Kim got her chance when she
was hired for her current position in
June 2003.
“She came in here with a Navy
background and walked into a
totally unfamiliar environment but I
can attest that within a week she
was fully integrated,” Allen said.
Kim was cited for numerous
contributions to the command in the
nomination packet forwarded to
AMC. In particular, she was
influential in planning, developing
and briefing AFSB-NEA’s Combat
Repair Mission in Fiscal Year 2005
that resulted in more than $38
million in funding that enabled the
battalion to repair more than 1,531
pieces of Heavy Brigade Combat
Team equipment to 100 percent of
the Department of the Army 10/20
readiness standard. That job, which
normally would have taken four
years, was completed in nine
months.
“Vicki Kim is a model worker,
motivator and an inspiration to other
employees,” said Lt. Col. Karl D.
Bopp, battalion commander. “When I
ask her to do something it is done on
time, done right and done beyond my
expectations. She is the best
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Department of the Army civilian
employee I have ever met.”
“Working here has been very
rewarding,” Kim said. “Here things are
very ‘hands-on,’ very detailed, very
demanding and there are high
expectations. With the long hours, this
has been the toughest, most challenging
job, both physically and mentally, I’ve
had, but it has been worth it.”
Away from the responsibilities of
the office, Kim enjoys touring Korea
with an aunt and uncle from Daegu
who now reside in Seoul. She is also
involved with the Good Neighbor
Program, volunteering her time at the
Chun-gwang Orphanage in Daegu
with which the unit has formed an
official partnership.
She is also involved with the AFSB-
NEA Family Readiness Group, the
Camp Carroll Chapel and other
organizations.
“At first, I didn’t understand the
importance of this award, but after I
thought about it I was very honored,”
Kim said. “I feel very appreciated but,
more importantly, I am glad the AMC
leadership recognizes the mission we
accomplished as a team in FY ’05.”
In addition to Kim, Perry Cushman,
a senior staff technical representative
with the U.S. Army Tank, Automotive
& Armaments Command at Camp
Mobile, was named one of AMC’s top
10 employees.
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The consideration period for the
award runs from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31
each year. The award is granted by
AMC’s commanding general and
includes a personal Four-Star Note
and an engraved plaque.
AMC is the Army’s premier
provider of materiel readiness –
technology, acquisition support,
materiel development, logistics power
projection, and sustainment – to the
total force, across the spectrum of
joint military operations.
AMC operates research,
development and engineering centers,
the Army Research Laboratory,
depots, arsenals, ammunition plants,
and other facilities. It also maintains
the Army’s prepositioned stocks,
both on land and afloat.
The command is also the
Department of Defense Executive
Agent for chemical weapons and
conventional ammunition stockpiles.
AFSB-NEA’s mission is to
receive, maintain accountability,
perform Care Of Supplies In
Storage, and perform maintenance
on a Heavy Brigade Combat Team,
two Mobility Augmentation
Companies, one Combat Support
Hospital (in Korea), eight Watercraft
Companies, four Combat Support
Hospitals (in Japan), 14 Operational
Projects and Sustainment Stocks
stored in Korea.
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The Phrase of the Week :

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“Do you play tennis?”

Tenisu chishimnikka?
tennis do you play
Vocabulary

7th day ‘chir-il’

8th day ‘par-il’

9th day ‘gu-il’

Situation of the Week : Sports

Week

Where do you play tennis?

Tenisurul odiso chishimnikka?

Can I rent a racket?

Raketurul bilrilsu issumnikka?

Where can I rent a bike?

Jajongorul odio bilrilsu issumnikka?

Is the fee by the hour?
yogumi shiganjeimnikka?

How much is the fee?

Yogumi olmamnikka?

: Is there a bike path nearby?

Gunchoe jajongo kosuga issumnikka?

2006 Korean Expression of the W eek

Week
The ground hardens
Fall after rain.
Bion dwie ttanyi-
Festival gutneunda.
After the storm comes the calm.