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Army to celebrate 2006 Earth Day
Army Emergency Relief Korea Region Public Affairs United States and other countries to students to various environmental
Army Emergency Relief is a private, environmental security. places such as the Camp Henry water
nonprofit organization to collect and
WASHINGTON — Earth Day is an The Army is proud to join with the plant, Camp Carroll land farm,
hold funds to relieve distress of
international event demonstrating nation in celebrating the 36th wastewater treatment plant, and the
members of the Army and their family
members. It provides emergency concern and mobilizing support for the anniversary of Earth Day on 22 April HAZMART place and a display
financial assistance in times of distress. environment. 2006. focusing on water conservation set up
The sole purpose of AER is to “help Earth Day was first celebrated on Army Earth Day --- Sustaining the at the Camp Walker Post Exchange.
the Army take care of its own.” April 22, 1970, and rallied more than Environment for a Secure Future Although Earth Day is Saturday, and
The Installation Management Agency, 20 million Americans to become The Installation Management many celebrations are scheduled on or
Korea Region Office project officer is involved in environmental activities. Agency, Korea Region Office and all near that date, officials said it is
Mark White, 738-3127, e-mail This event was the largest Area Support Activities have established important to remember environmental
whitemd@korea.army.mil. grassroots movement in U. S. history 2006 Earth Day Activity plans to be responsibility is more than a one-day
!Area I: Sgt. 1st Class Kevin Layne, and created what has become the conducted the Earth Day week — event.
730-6160, e-mail: kevin.layne1@korea. environmental movement. locating Earth Day posters at key Army Earth Day exemplifies a daily
army.mil, and Staff Sgt.Von Kittrell, 732- The event also sparked the first locations in Area I and II installations, commitment to the stewardship of the
6918, e-mail: von.kittrell@korea.army.
major pieces of environmental an Earth Day run at Yongsan Garrison public resources entrusted to military
mil.
legislation: the Clean Air Act and Clean Saturday, a special class with care.
!Area II: Staff Sgt. Stancey Mitchell,
738-5017, e-mail: stancey.mitchell Water Act. Department of Defense Dependant Earth Day is the annual call for
@korea.army.mil, and Sgt. Nickcola As a worldwide event, Earth Day School teachers called Project Wild, public attention toward environmental
Noble, 738-7621, e-mail: represents the commitment of the tours for the Daegu American School issues. There is only one planet Earth.
nickcola.noble@korea.army.mil.
!Area III: Clarence Johnson, 753-6123,
e-mail: johnsonclarenceg@korea.army
.mil, and David Satterfield, 753-8618, e-
mail: david.l.satterfield@korea.army.mil.
Navy recognizes sailors of the year
!Area IV: Ok West, 768-8435, email: By Petty Officer 1st Class David McKee Korean culture through tours and other sponsored excursions.
okyong.west@korea.army.mil, and Bruce U.S. Naval Forces Korea Public Affairs “Much of what these Sailors do, and how they do it, would
White, 768-7919, email: YONGSAN GARRISON — The U.S. Naval Forces Korea not be known if the U.S. Navy League did not do such a
roger.white@korea.army.mil. Commander celebrated tradition April 14 by recognizing the great job in promoting and recognizing our Sailors and
best Sailors on the Korean peninsula at the 2005 Sailor of the Marines,” Wisecup said.
Army Ball Registration Year Banquet . The Mezzanine Ballroom banquet at the Dragon Wisecup went on to say the Sailors honored at the banquet
The 2006 Army Birthday Ball will
Hill Lodge featured CNFK Sailor of the Year Navy Petty are “the best of the best” for their service to their country
celebrate the Army's 231st Birthday
Officer 1st Class Keith Anderson and the Junior Sailor of the and the Republic of Korea.
June 10 at the Hilton Washington Hotel,
Washington D.C. All Soldiers, family, Year Petty Officer 3rd Class Angela Lave as well as other “They have distinguished themselves at each and every
Army civilians, retirees, and veterans Sailors of the Quarter during the past year. level of the chain of command and considering the level of
are welcome or an elegant evening of Anderson is a Gunners’ Mate at CNFK headquarters and competition at this year’s board that was not an easy task,”
dining, dancing, and entertainment. Lave is a Yeoman at United States Forces Korea on the J2 Wisecup said.
Formal attire is required. Visit Army staff. They are the greatest weapon the U.S. Navy has in defense
Knowledge Online for information and During opening remarks, CNFK Rear Adm. James P. of U.S. interests abroad.
registration. Tickets are limited. Wisecup thanked retired Sgt. Maj. Steve Davis and the “The greatest advantage in our military strength is not
president of the Navy League's Korea Council, Dr. Paul T. technology and weaponry; it is the people who serve in our
Scholarship Offered Chung for their contributions. United States Armed Forces,” Wisecup said. “Sailors like those
The Signal Corps Regimental The Yongsan Sergeants Major Association donated a set sitting right here today, those who selflessly volunteered to
Association is offering scholarships to of dress uniforms to the Sailor of the Year and the Junior defend freedom and democracy are what makes our Navy
eligible DoD high school seniors on the
Sailor of the Year. The Navy League sponsored the banquet and nation so strong.”
peninsula who plan to further their
and has been a strong supporter of the Sea Services. Officials selected Anderson and Lave from more than 350
education in information technology.
In addition to the banquet, they also host annual Navy Sailors throughout the peninsula serving at naval and joint
Applications must be submitted no later
than May 1. For information, contact League Christmas Ball, donate to the Navy and Marine Corps commands like U.S. Forces Korea and the United Nations
Lt. Col. Goldberg at 736-6030 and Rick Birthday balls and routinely welcome servicemembers to see See Sailors
Sailors, Page 4
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of the 8th U.S. Army, I offer our sincere National Police, but all attempts to save
apology and extend our deepest the man proved unsuccessful as he died
sympathy to the family and friends who of his injuries while enroute to the hospital.
have been touched by this unfortunate Army officials are cooperating fully
accident.” Valcourt said. with the investigation.
.
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Quarterly Ethics
Training
Ethics training make-up sessions will
be held at Camp Red Cloud June 22,
August 24, and October 19 at the Camp
Red Cloud Theater. All sessions begin
at 2 p.m. Sessions at Camp Casey will
be held in the Camp Casey Theater on
May 17, July 19, and September 20.
children and games,” said Natalia Lyons, Fifty- five children take off for the Easter eggs during Camp Red Cloud’s Easter egg hunt.
Pear Blossom Cottage manager.
community,” said CRC Manager Jose
“Since the Pear Blossom Cottage
Gonzales. “That’s what we do, we help
didn’t have funds for this year’s Easter
out, anything we can.”
egg hunt, the Red Cross and the Camp
“I brought my son today and he is
Red Cloud Commissary decided to
really cleaning up,” said Lonnie Walker,
donate things and participate so the kids
a CRC mother.
could have an Easter egg hunt,” Hooper
“All the children are very excited
said.
today,” she said.
The commissary donated a $25 gift
“This is one of our most successful
certificate and candy as well as Easter
events this year,” said Lyons. “All the
egg baskets. Minnie Richardson of the
children are having such a good time,”
Outreach Program donated drinks for
she said.
everybody. Natalia Lyons gives the prizes to happy Easter Perhaps the happiest Easter egg hunter of all
“That’s what we are here for, the E-mail james.f.cunningham@korea.army.mil egg hunters. won a big prize.
Twenty-three civilians and military personnel played each other in a tournament of heavy
competition to select seven champions.
Nine-ball championship
Since April 1, the bookmobile no longer visits far off sites.
COURTESY PHOTO
Commissary Closure
Middle schoolers ‘kick butt’ at event
The Yongsan Commissary will be closed Campaign teaches harmful
Monday-Tuesday for inventory. For effects of tobacco products
information, call 736-3022
By Sgt. Seo Ki-chul
ACU Sewing Service Area II Public Affairs
Area II Sewing Center has resumed YONGSAN GARRISON — More
services. For information, call 723-3949
or 8451. than 200 Yongsan teenagers gathered
at the Seoul American Middle School
NEO Volunteers Wanted courtyard April 5 to learn about
Area II family members and nonessential cigarettes and how tobacco affects
DoD civilians who wish to participate in their health at a “Kick Butts Day.”
the evacuation fly-away portion of the Kick Butts Day is a campaign for
upcoming Courageous Channel tobacco-free kids. It is an annual
Noncombatant Evacuation Operation
celebration of youth advocacy,
must apply by Wednesday. The trip to
Japan involves three nights from May leadership and activism. Thousands of
18-21. Those selected by random lottery youth in the states and around the
SGT. SEO KI-CHUL
must attend two briefings before the world join the fight against smoking Seoul American Middle School 6th-grader Sarana Redwine demonstrates the harmful
exercise. Applications are available from every April under the slogan, “Stand effects of cigarettes with a damaged lung April 5 at the SAMS courtyard.
unit NEO wardens, or the Area II Web out, Speak up and Seize control.”
site at http://area2.korea.army.mil. “Since teachers stay with their tried smoking, even one or two puffs,” Decisions and Health Promotion
Completed applications should be e- said 18th Medical Command Health program coordinators volunteered to
students for about six hours a day,
mailed to areaiisaneo@korea.army.mil or
they impact heavily on a student’s Promotion Program Supervisor Suh get the word out.
submitted through your NEO warden.
life,” said Theresia Lee, SAMS school Ok-hee. “About 60 percent of them Displays showed how harmful
Holocaust nurse. “We needed to educate our smoked a whole cigarette for the first ingredients, including ammonia, toilet
Commemoration students to know the hazards of time when they were 11-14 years old.” cleaner and fluid butane are found in
A Holocaust Remembrance Day smoking.” Suh said it shows how important cigarettes. They also presented
Commemoration will be held 10-11:30 a.m. Prevention is the best cure, she preventive education can be for middle essays, posters, photographs and
Tuesday at the South Post Chapel. The said. school-aged students. audio-visual materials to inform about
commemoration will include the lighting the dangers of smoking.
Lung and throat cancer, heart Suh provided statistics that show
of candles, prayers, poems, skits, guest
speakers and a photo display. For disease, stroke and emphysema are smoking kills more than 400,000 Some of the SADD students
information, call 738-5950. just some of the life-threatening Americans every year. That is more demonstrated how smoking hurts
diseases linked to smoking tobacco, than alcohol, cocaine, crack, heroin, lungs.
Community Health Fair Lee said. homicide, suicide, car accidents, fires Seventh-grader Megan Dees said she
and Five-Kilometer Run “According to recent surveys on and AIDS combined. was quite shocked when she saw the
Join the Area II, MWR and 18th teen tobacco use, about 31 percent of Groups from the middle school, shape of a discolored and damaged lung.
MEDCOM Community Health Fair 9
a.m.-2 p.m. April 29 in the Collier Field
local high school respondents have Students Against Destructive See Smoking
Smoking, Page 12
House parking area. Information will be
available on cholesterol, blood pressure,
nutrition, dental and many other health
concerns. For information, call 738-5171.
Heart Walk-a-thon
Join 18th Medical Command participants
for a walk-a-thon, picnic and games 11
a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday at Namsan Park in
Seoul. The 8th U.S. Army Dixie Land
Ensemble will perform. For information,
call 1st Lt. Mike Schardinger at 010-8593-
6418 or 737-6890.
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Frequent moves, separations can be tough for military kids
By Elaine Wilson “I used to find best friends right away, get really familiar with the pain and struggles.
Special to American Forces Press Service close, but then I’d have to move. It was “I’m here with my family and friends, and my father
FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Deployed to devastating. I don’t get as close to people is alone in Afghanistan having to meet all new people,”
Afghanistan for a year, Army Lt. Col. Timothy anymore,” she said. “I still open up but not as much Matt said. “I realize the separation probably hurts him
Newcomer will miss his son’s prom, high school as I used to.” more than me. I don’t think it’s right to be selfish or
graduation and, a few months later, his departure to “The hardest part for me is not making new friends, self-indulgent when our parents are fighting for our
college. it’s leaving the old ones behind,” Matt added. “You freedom.”
But his son, Matt, is not upset in the least. “He know you’re never going back. And no matter how For the most part, even elementary-age children
loves to be a soldier, and if it makes him happy, it hard you try to stay in touch, the seem to have an uncanny ability
makes me happy,” said Matt, a high school senior. friendships drift away over time.” to adapt, said Jayne Hatton, Fort
“How can I possibly complain that he’s not watching As friendships are lost
“The hardest part for Sam Houston Elementary School
me graduate when he’s out there sacrificing for our throughout the years, Coffey said me isn’t making new principal.
nation?” military children protect themselves friends, it’s leaving the “After a while, I just dealt with
As a military child, Matt represents a segment of by learning not to put down roots it,” said Marlene Renz, a fifth
the military population sometimes referred to as as quickly or deeply. “They may
old ones behind.” grader. Renz’s father, Lt. Col.
—Matt Newcomer
“unsung heroes” because of the level of sacrifice they look like they are making friends, Evan Renz, is a surgeon for the
never signed on the dotted line to make. “Children are but, for many, it’s not the same Brooke Army Medical Center burn
really the hidden heroes of the military family,” said depth of commitment (as nonmilitary children).” unit on a six-month deployment to Iraq.
Julie Coffey, a 20-year counselor at Robert G. Cole While the separations can be painful, Coffey said, “I’m just happy he’s coming home soon. It really
Jr./Sr. High School here. “Their sacrifices may not be military children also manage to pick up a positive helps that we can e-mail and talk on the phone a lot,”
as visible as the sacrifices of servicemembers, but are attribute along the way – adaptability. Marlene said.
no less important. Keena said past moves have better prepared her for Some children handle the separation better than
“I’ve seen the faces and names change, but the future challenges. “When I was younger, change others, Hatton said, so most military schools keep a
challenges confronting military children always seem freaked me out, but not now. Moving so much has keen eye on their students for signs of stress or
to remain the same throughout the years,” Coffey said. taught me to deal with transitions better,” she said. depression and offer a variety of programs to help
The challenges, in part, include frequent moves and “When I go to college, I don’t think it will be as hard transitioning students. A more widespread concern
subsequent loss of friendships, separation from parents for me as other kids. I know how to adjust to change for elementary students is academics, the principal
due to temporary duty or deployments, and academic and feel prepared.” said.
struggles when faced with differing curriculums and Their ability to adapt has been called upon frequently “The children are coming from schools from
state requirements. in recent years, as military children have been throughout the nation and the world with educational
“Moving so much has made me cautious,” said confronted with the possibility that their parents could experiences that are inconsistent with Texas
Keena Fisher, a high school junior who said she has be sent to fight in a war. requirements,” Hatton said. “We have to help them
moved so much she can’t “count the moves on both Amazingly, Coffey said, many middle and high adapt to a new environment. It’s hard enough to
my hands.” Keena is the daughter of Army Sgt. 1st schoolers take the separation in stride, most likely due come to a new school without having to struggle
Class Daniel Scott and wife, Tina. to a support system of military friends and families academically.”
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s newcomers spend time in Korea
getting to know the country’s culture
and people, it quickly becomes
apparent just how long Korea’s history is. Those
interested in gaining firsthand experience with the
country’s 5,000 year-old history and culture need
not look any further than Gyeongju City.
The history of Gyeongju dominates a huge part
of Korean history. This 2000-year-old city holds a
vast array of important Korean treasures.
It’s no exaggeration when Koreans refer to
Gyeongju as the city of Korean history and culture.
Starting with the city’s establishment in 57 B.C.,
Gyeongju was the capital of the Shilla Kingdom for
nearly a millennium. For almost 300 years of that
time, following the Shilla conquest of the Koguryo
and Baekche kingdoms, it was the ruling city of the
entire Korean peninsula.
The easiest way to learn more about the history
of Gyeongju and the 1,000-year Shilla Dynasty is to
visit the Gyeongju National Museum. It houses
more than 100,000 items, with approximately 3,000
of them on display. Additional information on the
museum is available at gyeongju.museum.go.kr.
At the time of the Shilla Dynasty, Buddhism was
the country’s dominant religion. Nowhere in Korea
is the country’s Buddhist heritage more prominently
displayed than at Seokgulam Grotto and Bulguksa PHOTOS BY CPL. PARK MYUNG-JOON
Temple. The color and design of Bulguksa temple’s decorative wooden roof displays intricate craftsmanship.
Seokgulam Grotto is a cave temple. It is
assumed to have been constructed in 751 by Prime Visitors can reach the area by bus, train or
Minister Kim Dae-seong. Seokgulam Grotto and vehicle. As an example, there are four trains a day
Bulguksa Temple are certified as two of world’s from Daegu to Gyeongju.
most significant Buddhist shrines by the United The experience of visiting Gyeongju can leave a
Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural lasting impression.
Organization and represent the art and science of “You don’t know how old this country is until
the Unified Shilla Dynasty. you actually get here. Visiting Gyeongju was a truly
It has been approximately 1,450 years since pleasurable experience,” said Staff Sgt. Scott
Bulguksa was built by King Beopheung. It was rebuilt Collum, one of 25 Stryker Brigade Soldiers from
by Prime Minister Kim Dae-seong about 1,230 years Fort Lewis, Wash., who toured the historic sites
ago and restored to its original condition in 1973. while in Korea for the Joint Reception, Staging,
One can experience the essence of the sophisticated Onward Movement and Integration Exercise 2006.
Shilla style by visiting the pagodas and the Buddhist For more information on Gyeongju, visit http://
buildings in the temple complex. www.gyeongju.go.kr/eng/main/index.asp.
Patriotic
Center is seeking group fitness
instructors and personal trainers. All
applicants must be certified, preferably
with a current CPR/First Aid
certification. For more information, call
World Tour
Carlos Algarin at 765-8287/8118.
Members of the New England Patriot
Win a Trip to the States cheerleading squad entertain Airmen,
Participants can win a round-trip Soldiers and Marines alike April 13 during
ticket to the United States, or an LG the 2006 Patriotic World Tour at Kunsan Air
laptop computer, by registering in Base. The cheerleaders were joined by
MWR’s RecTrac. By registering several other performers, including
before July 7 with RecTrac at any legendary country singer Lee Greenwood
sports and fitness, recreation center,
performing his hit “God Bless the U.S.A.”
arts & crafts center or autmotiove
The tour also included country band
skills center, individuals will become
Restless Heart singing their hit “When She
eligible for a drawing to be
conducted on American Forces Cries,” comedian Dick Hardwick and the
Network - Korea during the last week Band of the Air Force Reserve. Tour stops
of June. For information on RecTrac included Turkey, Iraq, Qatar and Korea. The
or the drawing, call 723-3730. tour is scheduled to swing through Japan
and finish up at Hickam Air Force Base,
Swim Instructor Sought Hawaii.
A Child and Youth Services swim
instructor is being sought for the SENIOR AIRMAN STEPHEN COLLIER
The unit took time during the day to Gretchen Olsen and her one-year-old daughter
recognize many local Koreans who have Aria enjoy drawing together during the 23rd
formed relationships with the unit and ASG’s organization day.
who have contributed to the overall
quality of life for those stationed at Camp
Humphreys with the 23rd.
Dedication of the Rose of Sharon
Village was the final event of the day.
The village is located in the vicinity of
the Youth Center and honors the 23rd
Area Support Group for their
commitment and history while part of
Area III and Camp Humphreys.
The Rose of Sharon is the national
flower of Korea and is mentioned in the
Korean national anthem. It is also the
namesake for the 19th Sustainment
Command (Expeditionary) unit patch.
The 23rd Area Support Group is
currently under the 19th Sustainment
Lt. Col. Steven Elkins, commander, 194th Maintenance Battalion, (left) Sgt. Kevin Parker Command (Expeditionary) and will join
Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Area III Support Activity and Col. Gregory two other peninsula support groups in Spc. Charles Strouse HHC 23 ASG, lobs one
Johansen, 23rd Area Support Group commander, unveil a monument to dedicate the Rose of June 2006 to become the 501st Combat over the top during an organizational volleyball
Sharon Village to the 23rd ASG. Sustainment Brigade. game.
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Humphreys American Elementary
school will invite parent and
sponsors with children entering
can be fun
7th grade for a “Transition
Workshop” On April 27 at 5 p.m.
in room 201 at Humphreys
American Elementary School. As part of their study of the
southwestern region of the
CDC Rededication United States, Humphreys
The Humphreys Child American Elementary School 4th
grade made board games
Development Center will be
teaching facts about the region,
rededicated as the Pang Chong-
including state flags, state birds
hwan Child Development Center.
and state economies.
The ceremony will take place at
the corner of Freedom Road & Demi Kelley(left), Mina Brien, Vincent
West Gate Rd (Bldg 1127) 10 a.m Holbrook and Davan Jones play the
May 3. game,“Race to Arizona,” made by
Demi Kelley.
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The image of the wildcat, nicknamed Div. – Oklahoma, New Mexico, by a local person,” Seals said. bound with a gray cord and with
“Tuffy,” came from Wildcat Creek, Colorado and Arizona. “I love it; I think it’s one of the most mouthpiece in front of and extending
which is near the former Camp After the Nazi party gained power, recognized patches in the world,” said above a green scroll of three loops edged
Jackson, S.C. It was created when the the division changed its patch. The 45th Maj. Thomas Mackey, a plans and in yellow and bearing in gray letters the
81st Infantry Division was training to even had a contest for the new design. operations officer for the 45th ROC. word “Brave” to the left of the trumpet
fight in World War I and formally The design that was chosen was the Mackey said there were three and the word “Rifles” to the right and
adopted in 1918. After WWI was over, Thunderbird, a Native American symbol occasions during the recent exercise that the numeral “3” also in gray immediately
the rest of the Army followed the 81st meaning “sacred bearer of happiness his patch was recognized on Camp below the trumpet bell.
Inf. Div.’s example and created their unlimited,” which was placed on a red Henry. He said he was also approached Thomas said some people think it
own patches. background. by a general who asked him what he looks like a bug, but he feels it’s
Even after the 81st Inf. Div. was During WWII, the “Thunderbirds” was doing so far away from Oklahoma. interesting and unique looking.
inactivated in 1946, the patch and the fought in eight major campaigns and While Mackey said he thinks the The saying “brave rifles” came from
unit’s history still live on in the 81st RRC. spent 511 days on Thunderbird the regiment’s actions during the
“It’s funny when people who are not the front lines. patch is one of the Mexican War, when the mounted
familiar with the patch take a guess as They also served in better looking riflemen led a charge up a hill to capture
to what it is, and I enjoy correcting four campaigns patches worn by Chapultepec. Gen. Winfield Scott,
them,” Remson said. and spent 429 days S o l d i e r s commanding General of the Army, later
The guesses have ranged from in battle during the anywhere, Lt. Col. stated, “Brave Rifles! Veterans! You
bobcat, to a big dog to a camel, Remson Korean War. Scott Thomas, have been baptized in fire and blood and
said. He said he likes to do trivia quizzes “There’s plenty chief of operations have come out steel.”
on the history of his patch, because he of history, and a and plans, U.S. “I’m very proud to wear this patch,
enjoys the patch and his division so lot of tradition Forces Korea, especially when you look at the long
much. behind the patch,” does not think the and storied history from the Indian Wars
“For myself, it’s a personal sense of said Sgt. Maj. same about his to leading the Third Army’s charges
loyalty. I never thought about leaving my David Seals, from favorite patch. across Europe; it is impressive,”
unit of the 81st,” Remson said. the 45th Rear “It doesn’t look Thomas said.
While the 81st has had the same patch Operations Center, that great, but the “Tuffy” the wildcat was the first
for almost 90 years, that is not the case in Oklahoma City, who is proud of the story behind it is interesting,” said patch to be worn on the sleeve, but
for an Oklahoma Army National Guard heritage behind his patch. His unit is part Thomas about the 3rd Armored Cavalry not the last. Each patch has a history
division, which changed its patch in of the 45th Combat Brigade Team, Regiment patch. to go along with it, which represents
1939 after the Nazis gained power. which now carries on the traditions of Thomas served in the regiment from the pride of not only Soldiers from
Previously, the 45th Infantry Division the 45th Inf. Div. 1988 to 1993. He went to Desert Storm the past, but those of the future as
patch had what is now known as a “It’s one of the most wildly known with the regiment, so he still wears the well.
swastika. This Native American symbol patches in the Reserve or Guard. When patch, but now on his right arm as a (Historical information from Institute
meaning “good luck,” represented the I came over in 2001, I was walking in combat patch. of Heraldry and 45th Infantry Division
four states that made up the 45th Inf. downtown Korea, and it was recognized The patch features a yellow trumpet Museum Web sites.)
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