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Malaria diagnosed
in eight U.S. Soldiers
By Pfc. Fay Jakymec
8th U.S. Army Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Eight Soldiers
stationed in Korea have been diagnosed with malaria
this year.
All of the Soldiers infected with malaria had trained
in locations close to the demilitarized zone.
Although some locations close to the DMZ are
considered to be malaria-high-risk areas, all Soldiers
stationed in Korea should exercise precautions,
especially during peak malaria season — May through
October — because malaria is a disease that is easier
to avoid than to treat, said Col. J. Greg Jolissaint,
command surgeon, U.S. Forces Korea and Eighth
Army.
Seven of the Soldiers diagnosed this year were
found to have been infected in 2005.
The current cases of malaria infection are not a
cause for alarm, but rather they are a reason for
everyone to judiciously use preventive medicine
measures that will keep the mosquitoes from biting
in the first place.
“The small number of diagnosed malaria cases does KWON HYUK PAE

not prompt the need for oral prophylactic medications,”

Jolissaint said.
Final Salute
However, one case of malaria is too many, he added. Installation Management Agency - Korea Region Office Director, Col. Al Aycock, center, and IMA-KORO Command Sergeant
All Soldiers based in Korea should practice Major Harold L. Gill, right, salute the flag during the Korean and American national anthems during Gill’s farewell ceremony
Tuesday at Yongsan Garrison’s Dragon Hill Lodge. Gill will next serve as command sergeant major for IMA’s Southeast
See Malaria, Page 4 Region. He will be succeeded at IMA-KORO by Command Sgt. Maj. Kevin Witt.

Five Years After 9/11, Recruiting, Retention Remain Solid

By Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON – Five years after
military recruiting hit the ceiling after
the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks,
recruiting remains solid, with every
service meeting its active-duty
recruiting goal for the 15th consecutive
month.
Recruiting and retention statistics for
August, just released by the Defense
Department, show the Army, Navy,
Marine Corps and Air Force all meeting
or exceeding both their monthly as well
as year-to-date recruiting goals for the
year.
At the same time, retention remains
solid across the board, with all services
expected to meet their retention goals
for the fiscal year, officials said.
During August, the Army recruited
almost 10,500 Soldiers, 104 percent of goal; and the Marine Corps Reserve, attracting the manpower they need to
its goal, and the Marine Corps signed on with more than 800 recruits, exceeded maintain a quality force for the future.
more than 4,300 Marines, 107 percent its monthly goal by 1 percent. The Air “The numbers also indicate that
of its goal. The Navy and Air Force National Guard recruited more than people out there understand that we are
both met their August goals, recruiting 1,000 airmen, 128 percent of its August involved in a global war on terror and
almost 4,100 sailors and almost 3,200 goal. are making the decision to serve this
airmen, respectively. The Air Force Reserve fell 1 airman country at this important time,” Upton
Recruiting numbers in the reserve short of its 849 goal, officials said. The said.
components were Army Reserve, with more High retention rates military-wide
also up in August, “They feel that they are than 2,400 accessions, show that once people join the military,
with all needed in this global war on met 62 percent of its many choose to continue their service.
components but terror, and they want to be August goal but is faring In addition to a good pay and benefits
the Army Reserve a part of it.” better in year-to-date package and the benefit of learning
and Air Force recruiting, which stands skills, military service offers other less-
Reserve meeting Marine Corps Maj. Stewart Upton, at 94 percent of the tangible rewards, Upton said.
Pentagon spokesman
or exceeding their 33,100-plus goal, officials “They’re staying in because many
goals, defense officials said. said. feel they have found a home, a family,”
The Army National Guard recruited Marine Corps Maj. Stewart Upton, a he said. “And they feel that they belong
more than 6,500 Soldiers, 100 percent Pentagon spokesman, called the latest to something important. They feel that
of its goal. The Navy Reserve signed on recruiting and retention successes a they are needed in this global war on
almost 1,100 sailors, 106 percent of its positive sign that the services are terror, and they want to be a part of it.”
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2 http://ima.korea.army.mil/morningcalmweekly Commentary
B Har
Hardd work, effor
effortt make Ulchi Focus LLens
ens ‘great success’
‘great
E Congratulations to everyone – Soldiers,
sailors, airmen, Marines, contractors and
at echelon and to
refine our
L civilians – for making this year’s Ulchi Focus
Lens exercise a great success! This combined
understanding of the
complexities
L and joint exercise took tremendous planning,
preparation and leadership involvement from all
associated with joint
and combined
participants to ensure each facet was well logistics in support
executed. I greatly appreciate the hard work and of offensive/
S effort that everyone put into the exercise in order
to make this all work to standard.
expeditionary
operations. As this
E
This year’s UFL – the 32nd iteration of this year ’s exercise
command post exercise dating back 1975 – comes to an end,
N
enabled our Korean and U.S. military leaders to I’m confident that
sustain and improve our joint and combined Combined Forces
warfighting capability. U.S. personnel – active,
D
Command and our
National Guard and Reserve – from all services other subordinate
established warfighting headquarters and headquarters are
S supporting apparatus in Korea, the United States
and other locations, as well as afloat. Again, thank
fully capable of
meeting our alliance
# you. Over the past six months, we’ve worked deterrence commitments, and defending the
hard to integrate an effects-based approach to Republic of Korea against external aggressions
20-06 our operations, to enforce collaborative planning if necessary.
MP Blotter
The following entries were excerpted struck Victim 1’s Privately Owned Vehicle
from the military police blotters. These
entries may be incomplete and do not
while Victim 1 was slowing to a stop.
Damages to Subject 1’s vehicle consisted
imply the guilt or innocence of any of dents and scratches to the center of
person. the front bumper. Damages to Victim 1’s
Area I vehicle consisted of scratches and paint
Housebreaking, Damage to Private transfer to the left rear bumper. Injuries
Property — Subject 1 entered Victim 1’s to Victim 1 consisted of pain to the back
residence by breaking a window on Victim but Victim 1 stated that he/she would seek
1’s door. Subject 1 was apprehended and medical treatment at a later time and date.
transported to the Yangju Korean National Subject 1 reported no injuries. Subject 1
Police Station, where Subject 1 was and Victim 1 were transported to the
charged with Housebreaking (KCL 319) Yongsan Main KNP Station where Victim
and Damage to Private Property (KCL 1 rendered a written statement attesting
366). Subject 1 was released into Military to the incident and Subject 1 rendered a
Police custody on a CJ Form 2 and written statement admitting to the
transported to the Camp Red Cloud MP offense. Subject 1 was charged by KNP
Station, where Subject 1 refused to under KRTL Art 19-1 (Failure to Maintain
perform a series of Field Sobriety Tests, a Safe Distance). Subject 1 was
processed and released to his/her unit. At processed and released to his/her unit by
1:20 p.m., Sept. 3, Subject 1 reported to KNP. ECOD is unknown.
the CRC MP Station, where Subject 1 was Assault Consummated by a Battery —
advised of his/her legal rights, which Subjects 1 and 2 were involved in a verbal
Subject 1 invoked. Investigation continues. altercation that turned physical when both
Area 2 individuals started striking each other
Traffic Accident with Injuries, Damage several times with closed fists in the head
to Government Property, Damage to area. Subject 1 reported in to the Yongsan
Private Property, Following too Close — PMO where he/she was advised of his/
Subject 1, operating a Government her legal rights, which Subject 1 invoked,
Owned Vehicle while following too close, requesting not to be questioned or say
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anything. Subject 1 later decided to render
a written sworn statement, at which time
he/she admitted to striking Subject 2 with
a closed fist in an unknown area of the
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further processed and released to his/her
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treatment. This is a final report.
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Traffic Accident with Injuries, Damage
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declined medical treatment. ECOD is
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I want to especially acknowledge and
thank our great ROK partners who once
again stood should-to-shoulder with us to
make this exercise a success. I know the
future of our alliance remains bright because
of the talented and dedicated ROK leaders
who expertly support CFC and who
valiantly defend their great nation.
Importantly, this has been an enormously
successful exercise because of everyone’s
focus on safety. Let’s not lose that
momentum – maintain that same
commitment to safety as you redeploy to
your installations, off-peninsula duty station
or return home. Once again, thank you all
for your hard work and personal sacrifice.
It has paid off. We go together! Katchi
Kapshida!
General, U.S. Army
Commander
Yongsan DUI
crackdown ends
with no arrests
By Steve Davis
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — An
Area II and Yongsan Garrison “You
Drink & Drive. You Lose.” campaign
ended Sept. 4 with no citations or arrests
for driving under the influence.
The campaign began Aug. 18 when
the Area II Provost Marshal’s Office
began conducting random nighttime
traffic checkpoints on Yongsan
Garrison. When the campaign ended on
Labor Day, nine checkpoint operations
had yielded 121 traffic citations.
“We are pleased there were no
DUIs,” said Area II Provost Marshal
Maj. Jose Naputi. “However, we had
too many seat belt and driver’s license
violations.”
Sixty-five citations were written for
no seat belts and 31 were issued to
drivers with no license in their
possession. Other citations included: 10
to motorcyclists for improper safety
equipment, mainly having no reflective
See DUI, Page 4
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Yongsan Commissary
Family Day
The Yongsan Commissary has
numerous promotional activities
planned for “Family Day”- A Day to
Have Dinner with Your Children. With
a variety of activities, including face
painting, apple bobbing contest,
basketball toss contest and free hot
dogs during lunch hours, and free cake
and coffee, The Sept. 23 event seeks
to benefit the entire community and
customers. Family Day will also feature
giveaways such as Commissary Gift
Certificates, Family Package Steaks and
product demonstrations. Everyone is
invited to join in the savings and fun.
Hard Copy LESs
Stop in October
Effective Oct. 1, the Yongsan Finance
Office will no longer distribute hard
copies of individual Leave and Earnings
Statement. Soldiers will have to access
their LES and Mid Month Net Pay
Advice via a personal MyPay account.
With MyPay Soldiers can access their
LES, start allotments, make changes to
their Thirft Savings Plan, view paid
travel vouchers and much more.
For information on how to access an
LES via MyPay, call or visit the
Yongsan Finance Office in Bldg 2254
or visit the office Web site at http://
175fincom.korea.army.mil/176th/
index.html for the MyPay link.
COLA Entitlement for
College Students
Do you have a dependent who is a
college student? If so, and your
dependent recently departed Korea for
school, contact your servicing finance
element to ensure you are receiving the
proper Cost of Living Allwance
entitlement.
Servicemembers are authorized to receive
COLA based upon the number of
command-sponsored dependents
residing at the permanent duty station.
This includes college students. When
students return during the “authorized
annual round trip” visit, servicemembers
are authorized to receive the increased
rate of COLA during that student’s visit.
Servicemembers must ensure travel
vouchers are submitted properly to
prevent over or underpayments in the
amount of COLA they receive. In order
to receive reimbursement for the
“authorized annual round trip” visit,
service members must submit a copy of
the travel voucher that brought the
student to Korea and returned the
student back to their school location to
the local finance office.
Visit the 176th Finance Battalion for
information.
AFN-K Live Broadcast
American Forces Network - Korea will
“go live” Sept. 27, with a live broadcast
of the nightly news. Though normally
taped in advance, the nightly news will
be broadcast live to allow AFN-K
personnel to practice their wartime
mission. The live broadcast will begin
at 6:45 p.m.
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Osan med group, Korean nurses work together
By Staff Sgt. Andrea Knudson
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs
OSAN AIR BASE — Nurses and
technicians from the 51st Medical
Group took part in medical English
classes over the summer with Korean
nurses and physicians from Ajou
University Hospital located in nearby
Suwon. The purpose of the English
classes was to foster a collaborative
effort between Ajou University Hospital
and the 51st MDG.
“Many of our beneficiaries, both
active duty and dependents, have been
patients at Ajou, including the
International Health Clinic located within
the hospital,” said Lt. Col. Lourie Moore,
51st MDG chief nurse executive. “The
51st Medical Group refers patients to A IRMAN 1 S T C L A S S G I N A C HIAVEROTTI
Ajou to ensure they receive the Dr. Hyun Kim (left), a recent graduate of Ajou University Medical School, Republic of Korea, and
appropriate level of care, especially for Maj. Mary Brookins, 51st Medical Group nurse, discuss the Korean language. Air Force.
specialty services not available at Osan. transferred to the off-base hospital. She with the American counterparts.
“Typical referrals to Ajou include said June marked the first time nurses “We were so happy to (have had the)
health care for cardiology, obstetrics from the medical group led instruction great opportunity to learn and
and more sophisticated diagnostic for the classes, and they’ve participated experience (the English) language,
testing, such as computer tomography in four classes so far. communication skills, and culture
scans. Ajou also has many western “Twenty military members from the differences with the 51st Medical
trained physicians that follow the 51st MDG have volunteered more than Group,” said Mena Jeong, a Korean
standard of care present in United States 146 hours,” she said. “The majority of nurse from the Ajou International Health
medicine,” Moore added. the volunteers have been military nurses, Clinic. “It will help us to take the best
Moore said since many of Osan Air including emergency room medical care of not only your patients, (but) also
Base’s airmen and their family members technicians. The English classes are all foreign patients. We are truly looking
are transferred to Ajou, they wanted to taught primarily by other Korean forward to seeing them again in the near
take part in the classes to enhance the physicians with participation by 51st future.”
nurses’ communication with Osan MDG nurses for some of the lessons.” Each class consists of one-and-one-
patients and to help them learn what to The Korean participants were equally
expect from the patients when they are pleased by the opportunity to interact See Nurses, Page 4
Child and YYouth
outh Ser vice offers rewarding jobs
Service
By Steve Davis of car you drive, what kind of house you lived in, how
Area II Public Affairs much money your had in your pocket, or the kind of
YONGSAN GARRISON — Every day at Yongsan clothes you wore,” said Ragin. “They will remember the
Garrison’s Child Development Center is a new experience difference you made. The difference you make in a child’s
for Meyer Ragin. life can make the world a better place.”
Ragin, lead educational technician at the facility that Ragin is one of 81 Area II Child and Youth Services
provides full-day, part-day and hourly care for children employees at the Child Development Center, School-Age
from six weeks through five years, has worked there for Services, Middle School and Teen Centers, and Youth
12 years. Services Sports program who support the community by
“No two days are the same,” said Ragin, a former taking care of the children of Soldiers, DoD civilians and
Soldier from Brooklyn, N.Y., who got out of the Army other U.S citizens.
after 10-years to find his fortune in Korea. Child and Youth Services presently has 48 job openings.
He says he may not be wealthy, but he has found many “We need managers, support staff and caregivers at
rewards working at the Child Development Center. virtually all of our facilities,” said Dr. Roxanne
“I read a passage some time ago that said that, a
See CYS, Page 18
hundred years from now, no one will remember what kind
Say Cheese
The Army and Air Force Hometown News Service video team
will be visiting Korea Saturday through Sept. 27, filming
Holiday Greetings Videos that will be broadcast over CONUS
television stations during the Thansgiving and Christmas
holiday seasons. Greetings will be done on a first-come,
first-served basis. Military personnel must be in uniform.
Defense Department civilians are also welcome to record
greetings.
The video team will be at Camp Humphreys Saturday; Osan
Air Base Monday and Tuesday; and Kunsan Air Base
Thursday and Sept. 22. For information on specific times
and locations of the event, call the area public affairs office.
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Malaria
preventive medicine measures to protect
themselves against malaria-transmitting
mosquitoes and other biting insects,
ticks, and mites, he said.
“BDUs and ACUs should be treated
with permethrin prior to a unit’s
departure to the field, and DEET
personal insect repellant should be
applied to exposed skin judiciously
in those high-risk areas of Korea where
we know we have problems (all training
sites north of Seoul),” Jolissaint said.
Malaria re-emerged in the Republic
of Korea in 1993, peaked in 1999 and is
now being brought under control
through cooperative efforts between the
ROK military, the Korea Center for
Disease Control and Prevention (similar
to the Center for Disease Control) and
USFK Entomology and Preventive
Medicine professionals. The highest
number of malaria cases diagnosed in
Korea was in 1997 when 27 U.S.
Soldiers got sick. Compared to this
USFK experience, ROK military and
civilians are seeing thousands of malaria
patients. With preventive efforts, the
number of malaria patients among
Korean civilians and Soldiers is on the
declining trend as well, Jolissaint said.
A taxi stops at a military police checkpoint Aug. 26 during the two-week Area II “You Drink & Drive.
You Lose.” campaign. There were no citations for drinking and driving, but 121 were issued for
other reasons.
DUI
vest or helmet; two for the illegal use of
cell phones while driving; and one each
for an expired registration and having no
insurance. Other citations were written
mostly for moving traffic violations.
Naputi said leaders at all levels are
briefing and taking care of Soldiers.
“The word is getting out and folks
who decide to drink are taking measures
to ensure that they are getting home
safely by calling a cab or having a
designated driver,” said Naputi.
Naputi said there were four DUIs
off-post in August, bringing the 2006
Nurses
half to two hours of instruction using
lesson plans from an English-Korean
Nursing textbook. Topics include taking
vital signs, measuring intake and output,
and administering oral, intramuscular,
and intravenous medications.
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from Page 1
death. With P. vivax and P. ovale the
parasites can remain dormant in the liver
for up to one year, according to the Center
for Disease Control’s web site-
www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/
malaria/default.htm.
All malaria found in Korea so far have
been identified as the P. vivax; fortunately,
this type of malaria is not lethal. Also, the
first-line medication for prevention and
treatment of P. vivax malaria in Korea,
Chloroquine, is still effective with no
evidence of the parasite becoming resistant
to this medication, Jolissaint said.
Each year more than 1 million people
will die of malaria, and between 300-500
million will contract the disease according
to the World Health Organization.
A leading cause of death and disease
worldwide, malaria is usually found in
developing countries and is primarily fatal
in children and the elderly who do not
have a strong enough immune system to
fight off the infection.
Malaria is caused by a bite from an
infectious female Anopheles mosquito.
These mosquitoes bite a human most
frequently from dusk to dawn, so extra
precautions should be taken when
sleeping outdoors.
COURTESY PHOTO
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Area II total to 29.
“The Korea National Police take
drinking and driving seriously and have
stepped up DUI checkpoints off the
installation,” he said.
Area II Traffic NCOIC Sgt. John
LaSchuma said the community
responded positively to the on-post
checkpoints.
“We hope that we have made people
aware of the dangers of driving under
the influence, along with the need to
wear seat belts, carry a driver’s license
and obey traffic regulations.”
from Page 3
“This relationship has mutual
benefits,” Moore said. “The military
nurses have enjoyed the international
exchange by learning more about the
Korean health care, as well as Korean
culture.”
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Red Cloud opens

new front gate
By Jim Cunningham
Area I Public Affairs
CAMP RED CLOUD — A long-
awaited improvement came here Sept.
1, with the upgrade and replacement of
the old front gate.
“We have been waiting a long time for
this to happen,” said Ronald Schmidt,
deputy garrison commander of CRC.
“This is one of three major projects the
city of Uijeongbu paid for at CRC.”
The new gate has many new features
that the old gate didn’t have.
“We have a great new gate that meets
all the new heightened security
requirements and it was a gift from our
happy and proud that we have that, and
with that I think we are ready to cut the
ribbon.”
Also, the new gate means better
service from the CRC Fire Department.
“It will quicken our response to any
outlying area by half the time,” said John
Cook, Area I fire chief. “We can get to
outlying areas in 10 minutes on average.
If we are running hot, we can make it
in seven minutes.”
“We are very thankful to the city of
Uijeongbu for their funding of this
project and as a partner with us for the
road widening,” Schmidt said.
JIM CUNNINGHAM

neighbors,” Schmidt said. “We are very E-mail james.f.cunningham@korea.army.mil Sept. 1, CRC officials cut the ribbon for the new front gate that was funded by the city of Uijeongbu.

Casey DFAC feeds ROK soldiers in UFL

SIMEON KANG
Republic of Korea Army soldiers cue up for chow during
lunch Aug. 30 at Oriental Gardens DFAC on Camp Casey.
During UFL the DFAC gets jammed quickly. “We are the
closest to where they sleep and work. We already know
ahead of time what is going to happen and we move fast,”
said Sgt. 1st Class Jesus Rodriguez, Oriental Gardens
DFAC manager. “That many Soldiers jamming the DFAC all
at once can cause some unusual traffic jams. They will all
show up at one time.”
By Jim Cunningham
Area I Public Affairs
CAMP CASEY—When 400 extra hungry
Soldiers come to the Oriental Gardens Dining
Facility on Camp Casey, Sgt. 1st Class Jesus
Rodriguez doesn’t get alarmed.
“We can feed 400 Soldiers within an hour and
10 minutes,” Rodriguez said. “That’s the usual flow
of traffic through our DFAC. You have to have the
food ready before they show up.”
During the recent Ulchi Focus Lens exercises, the
8th U.S. Army sent a head count to Rodriguez, and
he makes the adjustments to handle the extra Soldiers.
“The head count fluctuates between 100 to 200
and sometimes 300 extra Soldiers from the Republic
of Korea Army. When I get the numbers from the
8th Army saying how many of them are coming,
then I have to prepare my menus accordingly. They
will all show up at one time,” Rodriguez said.
When the ROK Army and the U.S. Soldiers all
show up at one time, it does take some extra effort
on the personnel of Oriental Gardens.
“We get jammed during breakfast and dinner
because we are the closest to where they sleep and
work. We already know ahead of time what is going
to happen and we move fast,” Rodriguez said. “That
many Soldiers jamming the DFAC all at once can
cause some unusual traffic jams.”
“We move them fast too,” he said. “If we see
them lingering around after eating, we ask them to
turn in their tray so that another Soldier can sit down
and eat. We give them about 25 minutes to eat.
During the UFL exercises the ROK and the U.S.
Army coordinate many things, and not the least of
them is where to take meals. The Oriental Gardens
DFAC is in the middle of the action and supplies
the support.
“Without the extra support from Chief Warrant
Officer Uriel Amy, first battalion food advisor, Son
In J., Area I food program manager, and Sgt. 1st
Class Sabrina Wilson, Area I food service supervisor,
it would be very hard to do this during UFL,”
Rodriguez said.
Every year when the UFL exercises begin, the
Oriental Gardens DFAC gets the job of feeding the
extra Soldiers.
“Every year they run through the same scenario
because they are in training exercises close to us.
It will save them time for us to support it, better
than any other DFAC on post,” Rodriguez said.
Rodriguez has no problem figuring out just what
to feed both the ROK soldiers and their U.S.
counterparts.
“Actually, the ROK soldiers like American food,”
Rodriguez said. “I prepare Korean dishes every day
for every meal and most of the time they try
something new. They love salad and tomatoes. We
have a little history here and we know already what
they are going to eat, so I try to have more quantity
so I won’t run out.”
Rodriguez has had the UFL experience many
times and knows exactly what to expect when the
exercises begin.
“I have been here in Korea three times and this
is my third UFL exercise, so I have a lot of
experience going through this exercise with the ROK
and American soldiers together,” he said. “We know
basically what they are expecting from us. We
already know what items they will want, and we
concentrate on having enough of those items.
“Of all my UFL exercises this is the best one,”
Rodriquez said. “Everything so far, has been great.
Our last meal for UFL is going to be breakfast
Saturday morning.”
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Sgt. 1st Class Jesus Rodriguez visits with Soldiers having
lunch at Casey’s Oriental Gardens DFAC Aug. 30.
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Team Red Cloud

Appreciation Day
Team Red Cloud Appreciation Day is
today at Mitchell’s Club from 5:30 to 7
p.m. Take your right arm out and show
him/her how much you appreciate all of
their support and hard work.

USO Virtues Volunteers

Makeup and Training
USO Virtues Volunteers makeup and
additional training is today from 6 to 8
p.m. in the USAG theater, Bldg. 2347, at
Camp Casey.

Quarterly Volunteer
Luncheon
The quarterly volunteer luncheon will
begin at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 22 at Camp
Casey’s Warriors Club. For information,
call Faith Barnes at 730-3062.

Motorcycle Safety
Campaign Begins
Personnel who ride motorcycles will be
denied post access if they are not
wearing proper safety gear as of today.
Proper safety gear includes: a properly
fastened approved helmet that meets
Department of Transportation
standards, eye protection (clear goggles
or a face shield attached to the helmet),
full-fingered gloves, long trousers, long
sleeve shirt or jacket, leather boots, or
over the ankle shoes, high-visibility
retroreflective vest. Base security
guards have the authority to deny
access if a person fails to comply.
Hispanic Heritage Month
Activities
Hispanic Heritage Month features Latin
Movie Night at CRC Community
Activity Center from 6 to 10 p.m.
Wednesday, and a five kilometer run at
Camp Casey Carey Fitness Center from
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 30.
National Kids Day
Celebration
The National Kids Day Celebration will
be held at Camp Casey Stewart Field
from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Join us
for a day of family fun, games and food.
Parents and children ages 3 to 11 are
invited.
Texas Hold’em
Tournament
The Texas Hold’em Tournament will be
held at CRC in Mitchell’s Club, Sept. 23
and 24. Elimination Rounds start at 11
a.m. Registration is limited to the first
320 players. Call 730-9187 to sign up or
sign up online at www.warriormwr.com.
Health Fair at Camp
Casey
The Camp Casey Health Fair will be held
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Camp Casey
PX parking lot Saturday. POC is Capt.
Daisy Wilson. For more information, call
730-6796.
Holiday Greetings Pacific
at Camp Casey
The 2006 Holiday Greetings Pacific will
be recording your greetings at Camp
Casey Sept. 25.
Joseph Lee, Motorcycle Safety Foundation safety instructor for Area II Support Activity, instructs students during the two-day
basic riding course held Sept. 6 and 7 at Yongsan Garrison.
Motorcycle safety: not an act but a habit
By Jim Cunningham
Area I Public Affairs
SEOUL —This is part one of a two-part series about
motorcycle safety.
To paraphrase Aristotle: We are what we repeatedly do.
Safety on a motorcycle, then, is not an act, but a habit.
The best motorcycle in the world will end up in a
wrecking yard unless one learns how to use it. The most
powerful piece of high-performance equipment is a
person’s brain. To help us program ourselves for motorcycle
safety, Army Community Services offers a basic
motorcycle two-day safety program.
“Department of Defense Instruction 6055.4 - DOD
Traffic Safety Program dated July 20, 1999, paragraph
E3.2.3.2 specifies “Training required by this instruction
shall be provided at no cost to military and DoD civilian
personnel,” said Greg Woolsey, Civilian Personnel Advisory
Center director. “ Personnel shall not be charged leave to
attend training required by this Instruction. Section E
specifically addresses the Motorcycle Safety Program.”
“In this course one learns the basic fundamentals to
develop their capabilities to become a safe and responsible
motorcyclist. It provides the opportunity for someone to
learn the physical and mental skills important for operating
a motorcycle,” said Joseph Lee, Motorcycle Safety
Foundation safety instructor for Area II Support Activity.
In the classroom portion everyone learns ways to
minimize risk and how to handle special riding situations.
In the riding portions of this course everyone learns the
physical skills of basic control to include clutch/throttle
control, straight line riding and stopping, turning, shifting,
stopping quickly, cornering and swerving.
Lee began riding 11 years ago.
“I was always interested in trying to ride a motorcycle,”
Lee said. “I rode a small bike when I started riding. It was
a Korean bike, a 125cc size. Then I moved to a medium
sized bike, and finally a 1450cc Harley Davidson. One can
actually save money by starting with a small bike at first.
People who purchase a big bike the first time sometimes
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crash or fall and then they must spend more money to repair
the bike.”
Lee became interested in teaching the motorcycle course
while on activite duty in the Army.
“When I was on active duty, my job title was
noncommissioned officer in charge of driver testing,” Lee said.
“My MOS was in transportation. We were provided motorcycle
training, and I became interested in teaching the course.”
Lee’s experience in riding motorcycles in Korea has not
been without accidents.
“I have had several accidents,” Lee said. “They were all
small accidents. You always learn something after an accident.
I thought I knew what I was doing, but in Korean traffic, rules
and regulations and the actual flow of traffic changes quickly
and often. I would be going with the flow of traffic because I
thought that was the thing to do, but then, that was wrong
because something happened that was unexpected.”
Too many people lose their lives because they are not paying
attention to the traffic as they ride, Lee said. Korean traffic is
often much different than Americans are used to,so motorcycle
riders have to always drive defensively.
Lee mentions many times during the motorcycle safety
course that one has to be a defensive driver at all times on a
motorcycle, even more so than in a car.
“First thing is that your mind must be clear,” Lee said. We
are human and we cannot always be clear minded, but when
we get on a motorcycle, we must clear our minds and be
focused on the job of riding. We must always be prepared for
anything that will and can happen on the road. Whatever we
do during the day at work or somewhere else may make our
minds tired. But when we get on the motorcycle we must
become sharp and focused on the job of riding so we can be
ready for everything that will happen during the ride.”
Most everyone can look at the motorcycle and see the
obvious risks one will take when riding. Lee explains why
motorcycle riders must always be aware of the risks.
“You must be aware of all risks when riding a motorcycle
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Motorcycle
at all times. You have to be aware of
the situation; the road conditions, the
traffic conditions, and the weather,”
Lee said. “Situational awareness is
always required to ride safely. The
situation on the road is always
changing. That is why one’s
awareness must be sharp.”
A rider ’s experience is very
important.
“Statistics show a substantial
portion of motorcycle accidents
happen because of lack of experience
and training,” Lee said. “When there
is a motorcycle accident, the rider is
always hurt. That is why we teach
the acronym SEE: Search, Evaluate,
Execute, at all times. “The rider must
search the road ahead, at least by 12
seconds, so that he can be prepared
for what may happen in the road.
Staying alert is your main goal.”
Much of the traffic in Korea is stop
and go. Many motorcyclist can let
their minds wander off the task of
riding safely in dangerous traffic.
“If a person is in the middle of
heavy traffic, he is OK, but if he is in
the front line at the entrance of an
intersection, he must be alert because
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many things can happen to put him at
risk of being hit by cars or trucks,”
Lee explains. “Once you know how
to manage a motorcycle and the
controls, when a car jumps in your
space, you will know what to do.”
There are currently motorcycle and
scooter training classes being offered
in Area II. Those interested should
send an e-mail to
joseph.lee11@us.army.mil / not suitable replacements for the
leejoseph@korea.army.mil or call
738-5568 / 011-479-4525.
Anyone more than 16 years of age
can attend the training. Those that are
16 to 18 years of age are limited to
riding only on base.
There are a total of three types of
training currently available. The Basic
Rider’s Course is for beginners, and
it takes two days to complete. The
Experienced Rider’s Course is for
experienced riders that currently have
stateside motorcycle endorsements or
riders that have already completed the
BRC training. It is a one-day, six-hour
training course.
The Scooter Schoo1 is a one-day,
five-hour course. A privately owned
vehicle license is not required to take
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this course.
According to the USFK Regulation
190-1, all motorcycle and/or scooter
riders must complete the MSF training
in order to operate motorcycles and/
or scooters.
All areas command policy states
that you must wear a reflective vest
during the operation of motorcycles
and/or scooters. Reflective belts are
reflective vests.
Army Regulation 385-55 states that
proper motorcycle safety gear
consists of a DOT/SNELL approved
helmet, long-sleeved shirt, full-
fingered gloves, long pants and sturdy
over the boots. Wear bright colored
clothing during the day and more
reflective material during the night.
Once you successfully complete
the BRC training, the certification is
good for all U.S. military installations,
and is accepted by most state DMV’s.
(Editor ’s Note: Part two of
Motorcycle safety: “not an act but a
habit” will appear in the Sept. 22
edition of Morning Calm Weekly.) Joseph Lee, Motorcycle Safety Foundation safety
instructor for Area II Support Activity demonstrates
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Operation Paul Bunyan: story of a grizzly murder

By Jim Cunningham
Area I Public Affairs
CAMP BONIFAS — When Wayne Kirkbride
decided to write the story of “Operation Paul Bunyan,”
or the story of the U.S. Army’s response to the
infamous Panmunjom ax murders on the Demilitarized
Zone in Korea, he had the right time and the right
place.
“I was the adjutant to the personnel officer for the
2nd Infantry Division unit that was at Camp Greaves
at the DMZ. I was there when the ax murder happened
and adjutant at that time,” Kirkbride said. “We all had
a story to tell.”
He was in an infantry officer’s advanced course at
Fort Benning, Ga. Six months after the incident
happened Aug. 18, 1976. All of his classmates were
there as well, at the DMZ, when the murders happened.
“Everyone in my class was in the 2ID at the time
and at Camp Greaves,” Kirkbride said. “What I knew
was my battalion’s response. When I interviewed more
people, I gathered more and more information about
what happened.”
He had the opportunity in early 1977 to interview
everyone involved, and the research was close at hand.
“I assembled all the newspaper clippings of the
incident that I could find,” Kirkbride said. “I was able
to capture what happened from the 2ID’s response
to the Panmunjom ax murders.”
The histories of the heinous murders are recounted
in his book, Operation Paul Bunyan. The grizzly
events are infamous.
“In early August 1976, a work force from the Joint
Security Area went to trim a tree that stood between
the two United Nations guard posts on the DMZ.”
“Because it would grow out every summer and
block the view from the guard posts, the Soldiers on
guard duty could not see critical areas near the Bridge
of No Return,” Kirkbride recounts.
“When the work force went to trim the tree, they
were told by North Korean soldiers that ‘you cannot
trim this tree because Kim Il Sung personally planted
it and nourished it and it’s growing under this
supervision,’” Kirkbride said. “Ten days later a U.N.
task force, which had two U.S. Army officers, a
contingent of Korean and U.S. Soldiers for security,
and Korean Service Corps employees to trim the tree,
arrived where the tree stood.”
“Lt. Pok Chol of the North Korean Peoples Army
told them they could not trim the tree,” Kirkbride
recounts. “For a while, it seemed to be just a routine
work detail, then the North Koreans sent for
reinforcements and suddenly there were another 20
soldiers at the scene, making their force 30 strong,”
Kirkbride said. “There were only 10 American Soldiers
there counting the two officers.”
“When Lt. Chol took off his watch and wrapped it
up in a handkerchief, which was the signal to attack,
he said, ‘kill the Americans.’ That force immediately
attacked and the two American officers were the
target. They chopped them to death with the axes
they brought to trim the tree,” Kirkbride recounts.
Kirkbride remembers the Cold War situations of
the time and recounts the conditions precisely.
“During the time we just knew we had to do
something. If you can remember the politics of the
armistice back in 1976, we were riding the height of
the Cold War; we just didn’t want the North Koreans
to do something against the U.N. forces without a
response,” Kirkbride said.
“When we were trying to figure out, ‘should we
do something more’ or ‘should we do something less,’
the correct response was ‘Let’s cut down the tree
that caused the incident,’” Kirkbride said.
At the time, many newspaper editorials asked why
we didn’t have any Soldiers there to protect the work
force, but Kirkbride remembers the conditions of the
times.
“It was a typical work force within the JSA that
had gone to do a typical job. We were trained to
respond with minimum pressure and to try and break
contact if we could. When 30 North Korean soldiers
gathered around the work force, the Americans didn’t
draw their firearms for several reasons, the least being
that by the time they chambered a round the Koreans
could have already been on them. We were always
taught to react with restraint, the rounds were never
chambered, and the fact is the security detail was the
detail that got beat up,” Kirkbride said.
Kirkbride knew the men picked for the ill-fated
detail.
“Col. Vera was commander of the JSA at that time
and Capt. Bonifas was one of his most experienced
officers. He was hand-picked for this detail because
of his experience. Perhaps they thought if anything
happened, he would be able to resolve the situation,”
Kirkbride said.
Operation Paul Bunyan was mounted with
overwhelming force.
“The next day we had tanks that had moved into
position; we had our infantry moved forward to the
staging area at the JSA,” Kirkbride recounts. “The
immediate response was a diplomatic one; we
submitted our case to the military armistice
commission; that meeting went all day.”
“The decision was made to go in and cut down
the tree on a Saturday morning. Gen. Brady, who
was the division commander, said ‘if we deploy
our forces again, we really can’t call them back
because the operation has to do with engineers
moving in to cut down the tree, if we call them
back, it will be too late.’
“We had Korean Special Forces, black belts who
protected the engineers without weapons; we had
the 1st ROK Infantry Division reconnaissance
company that was within 100 meters of the tree,
and they had the weapons that could be used,”
Kirkbride recounts.
“The solution at the time was to go in and cut down
the tree with enough force so that the North Koreans
couldn’t do anything about it and settle things with
the diplomatic process,” Kirkbride said.
(Editor’s Note: Operation Paul Bunyan is available
through Amazon.com. It is published by Hollymn
Publishers of Seoul.)
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Aviation battalion soars during Ulchi FFocus

ocus Lens 2006
By Cpl. Lee Yang-won
Area II Public Affairs
K-16 AIR BASE — Under a
scorching sun, and with many hours
of hard work, 2nd Battalion, 2nd
Aviation Regiment Soldiers showed
their vigilance during Ulchi Focus
Lens 2006.
The Soldiers spent the two-week
military exercise reacting to scenarios
and providing airlift support to U.S.
Forces Korea.
“We conduct air assaults, air
movements, troop movements,
emergency re-supplies and personnel
recovery as to support the ground
component commander during the
exercise,” said 2nd Battalion, 2nd
Aviation Regiment Operations Officer
Maj. Regginial Barden.
The unit also had another important PHOTOS BY CPL. LEE YANG-WON
mission three to 10 times a day during 2nd Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment crew chiefs clean their UH-60 Black Hawk Aug. 30 at K-16 Air Base.
UFL.
“We’re providing VIP flights
throughout the peninsula,” said Assistant
Planner Capt. Simon Kim. “The VIPs
are high ranking officers, retired generals
and civilians who help out with the
simulation.”
The Warrior team included U.S.
Soldiers working along side Korean
Augmentation to the U.S. Army
Soldiers and Korean Service Corps
Top: Crew Chief Pfc. Andrew Mills conducts
workers.
maintenance on the UH-60 Black Hawk Aug.
Soldiers said they were satisfied and
30 at K-16 Air Base.
proud with their role during the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment Flight
Left: Crew Chief Pvt. Ryan Christensen (left),
training and understood what their Dispatcher Hong Won-pyo (right) and Pfc.
Pvt. Luke Weyers (middle) and Pvt. Kyle
mission meant to the battalion. Lee Kang-woo coordinate flight schedules
Laspersen (right) inspect UH-60 Black Hawk
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What’s an ‘AFAP’ anyway?

‘AFAP’
Army Family Action Plan Process
affects many, yet few understand
By Steve Davis
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Reta Mills loves a
good challenge, and she has found one as coordinator
for the Army Family Action Plan.
AFAP is one of those “alphabet soup” abbreviations
often confused with other Army acronyms like AFTB
[Army Family Team Building] or ACAP [Army Career
and Alumni Program], and others.
“AFAP is a great tool for improving programs,
benefits and entitlements for the Total Army Family,”
said Mills. “The problem is that many people do not
know about it or fully participate.”
Though people may not know what AFAP stands
for, many have seen solutions the process has
facilitated, said Mills, who has worked at Area II Army
Community Service since January.
“Wearing backpacks was an Army-level AFAP issue
a few years ago,” she said. “Someone raised it at a
local Army Family Action Plan conference because
Soldiers were not authorized to wear them and had
no convenient way to carry gear or personal items.”
Other quality of life improvements have resulted
from the AFAP process.
Yellow dust alerts were a local result of an issue
presented in Korea.
“People wanted to know when to expect those
spring dust storms from China, so a process was
developed to tell them,” said Mills.
Yellow dust alerts are now posted on the 18th
Medical Command Web site and also disseminated
Korea-wide by e-mail and other information channels.
“We try to identify and solve issues at the local
level first,” said Mills. “The ones that can’t be solved
locally are forwarded to higher headquarters, all the
way to Department of the Army-level.”
With the annual Area II and Yongsan Army Family
Action Plan Conference coming up Oct. 19-20 at the
South Post Chapel, Mills is working overtime to get
the word out about the AFAP process. She particularly
wants to reach junior Soldiers, accompanied and
unaccompanied married Soldiers, civilian employees,
family members, teens, and retirees.
“We want everyone to participate, so we are asking
all community members to put their issues into AFAP
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Volunteers encourage
community to vote
By Pfc. Jung Jae-hoon
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — A group of civic-
minded volunteers gathered at the Yongsan Main
Exchange Sept. 5 to encourage community
members to register to vote.
Members of the Glorietta F. Duncun Chapter
#113 Order of the Eastern Star spent several hours
handing out literature, answering questions and
encouraging people to vote during upcoming
November elections in the U.S.
Their efforts were in conjunction with the Sept.
3-9 Armed Forces Voters Week, the last safe week
to submit a Federal Post Card Application or request
voter registration forms and absentee ballots that
meet most state deadlines.
“Everyone is given the right to vote and voice
their choices,” said Staff Sgt. Kimberly McMillan,
from the 8th U.S. Army G-3. “Every vote counts
and its important to make your vote count.”
McMillan also said that “if you don’t vote you
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Volunteer Nominations
Nominations for the top Area II adult
and youth volunteer for the third
quarter are being accepted through
Sept. 27. Organizations with multiple
activities may nominate more than
one individual. Nomination forms
with one-page writups should be
submitted to the Army Community
Service volunteer coordinator. For
information, call 738-7510.
Holiday Greetings
Send a holiday greeting to folks back
home. The Army and Air Force
Holiday Greetings team will be at the
Dragon Hill Lodge Oasis Courtyard
8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Sept. 26 to film holiday
greetings that will be sent to
hometown television stations.
Soldiers, DoD civilians, retirees and
family members are welcome. For
information, call 738-7354.
Fall Festival Parade
Enter the Oct. 13 Yongsan Fall
Festival (Columbus Day) Parade and
win $200 in six categories: Best
Vehicle; Best Marching; Most
Humorous Float; Best Children's
Group; Best Musical; and Best
Military Unit. For information, call
Eric Yim at 741-6473 or 010-5822-6597.
Commissary Family Day
The Yongsan Commissary will host
Family Day activities Sept. 23
beginning at 10 a.m. There will be face
painting, an apple bobbing contest, a
basketball toss contest, free hot dogs
during lunch hours, free cake and
coffee, many giveaways such as
commissary gift certificates, family
package steaks and product
demonstrations. Please join us for
greater savings and lots of fun.
Sexual Assault Hotline
The 24-hour Sexual Assault Hotline
phone number is 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.
Intramural Bowling
League
There wil be an organizational meeting
to elect league officials and bylaws at
6 p.m. today. The league is for active
duty only. For information, contact
the center manager, Robert Victorine,
at 723-7830.
Free Friendship Concert
A free Friendship Concert will be
presented 7 p.m. Sept. 29 at the Seoul
American High School auditorium
featuring the Gangnam Symphony
Orchestra and the Gloria Opera Company.
All community members are welcome.
The event is sponsored by the Korean-
American Friendship Society. For
information, call 723-4685/7669.
Area II Web site
For more community notes, news and
information, visit http://
area2.korea.army.mil.
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Teamwork moves generators to remote signal site
By Pfc. Jung Jae-hoon
Area II Public Affairs
MADISON SITE — Area II
Directorate of Public Works, 2nd
Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment and 41st
Signal Battalion Soldiers and civilians
worked together Aug. 29 to upgrade old
generators at a remote mountain-top signal
site south of Seoul.
Two 35-kilowatt generators at Madison
Site since the 1950s were going bad, so
the Area II DPW decided to replace them
with 50-kilowatt generators removed
from a Yongsan Garrison building.
Access to Madison Site is treacherous
and vehicles could not be used to haul the
generators to the top of the mountain.
“It was an unusual operation for
DPW,” said Area II DPW Supervisor John
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Ghim. “It needed the joint effort of the
Area II Directorate of Public Works employees work hand-in-hand with 2nd Battalion, 2nd
three units.”
Aviation Regiment Soldiers to prepare a generator for airlift Aug. 29 near Madison Site.
The aviation unit provided a UH-60
Black Hawk helicopter, which airlifted the
new generators to Madison Site and
brought back the two old ones.
“I was really impressed with the air
crew,” said 41st Sig. Bn. Operations
Manager John Kearly. “They did an
outstanding job in spite the weather.”
After the generators were set on the
ground, DPW workers installed them.
“It was a result of fine combined force,
and I especially thank 2-2 Aviation and
the 41st Signal Battalion for their excellent Madison Site is on
help,” Ghim said. A 2nd Infantry Division UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter airlifts a new a mountain south
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Koreans study gender issues with Area II Soldier
Local college students enhance their
sexual harassment perspectives
By Pvt. Kim Sang-wook
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — For Koreans, learning about
sexual harassment and gender is a relatively new concept.
Kyunghee University Students attempted to learn more about
the issue Aug. 30 by inviting an American Soldier to a “Gender
Issue Workshop.”
Area II Equal Opportunity Sgt. 1st Class Myra Watson
jumped at the rare opportunity to discuss sexual harassment
with the Korean graduate students.
“Sexual harassment is important to everyone because
everyone has a right to feel safe and comfortable to be in an
environment free from unlawful discrimination,” said Watson. PHOTOS BY PVT . KIM SANG-WOOK
“The Equal Opportunity program is designed to ensure fair Sgt. 1st Class Myra Watson, Area II Equal Opportunity adviser, gives a
treatment for all persons based on fairness, justice and equity presentation Aug. 30 to Kyunghee University graduate students about
without regard to race, color, and religion or nation origin.” how to prevent sexual harassment.
At the workshop, Watson presented topics on perceptions
and stereotypes, power and discrimination, and prevention of
sexual harassment.
“It was a good program for all of us learning how to prevent
sexual harassment,” said student Park Young. “Now we can
clearly understand the causes of sexual harassment.”
“Sexual harassment is a rising issue in Korea society, and
for the Gender Issue Workshop we contacted the U.S. military,”
said Kyunghee University professor Park Sang-seek. “Koreans
are becoming westernized by American culture, so Korean men
and women have a different point of view about sexual
harassment.”
Park also said inviting a foreign advisor would be helpful to
the students by pointing out procedures to avoid sexual Kyunghee University graduate students Lee Sung-gil, Jang Jun-hyuk
harassment. and Pavlo Gregir discuss gender problems Aug. 30.
More than 30 students participated in the class.
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Community enjoys Labor Day weekend ‘End of Summer Jam’
By Pvt. Kim Sang-wook
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — About 300 community
members celebrated the end of summer Sept. 2 at the
Area II Labor Day Block Party on Yongsan Main Post.
Billed as an “End of Summer Jam,” the event –
hosted by Area II Morale, Welfare and Recreation and
Child and Youth Services – included a day full of
martial arts demonstrations, games, contests and
entertainment.
“It’s a day for the labor force to take a break,” said
Area II Support Activity Commander Col. Ron
Stephens.
Stephens encouraged everyone to take advantage
of the beautiful day and have fun.
Soldiers, civilian employees and family members
took his words to heart by competing in dance, hula
hoop and limbo contests.
DVD players and free food coupons were presented
to the contest winners.
“It was a good time and I’ve got a chance to win a
prize today,” said Sgt. 1st Class Phillip Robinson of
PHOTOS BY PVT. KIM SANG-WOOK
the 14th Signal Detachment. “We’ve got a chance for
Ramirez Davis and Duane Clark dance in front of the crowd during the Labor Day Block Party Sept. 2.
our family to get together and I really enjoyed the
activity.”
Several MWR bands came to town, performing in
front of the crowds with their own songs. The popular
Korean band “MOWG” and electric violinist Eugene
Park played their unique instruments during block party
finale.
“It was my first time playing my new music to the
crowds,” said Park, a graduate of the Juilliard School
of Music. “It was a good chance to play music on this
wonderful day.”
Above: Zoe Marks plays during the Labor Day event.
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Aviation
“It’s a good learning experience and
understanding of what the bigger picture
looks like, and how we fit in,” said
Assistant Battalion Operations
noncommissioned officer Staff Sgt.
Jaime Mendez. “It was great opportunity
to work with our counterparts.”
Mendez said young Soldiers complied
with and understood their mission well
and lived up to the expectations.
“They’re adapting and absorbing the
information given,” he said. “Everybody
is getting something out of it.”
First-time Soldiers said they were
Family
boxes,” said Mills. “We’re also asking
teens to get involved.”
AFAP issue boxes with submission
forms are located at seven Yongsan
Garrison locations, including the Main
PX, the commissary, Area II Support
Activity headquarters main entrance,
building S-4305; the Civilian Personnel
Advisory Center, building S-4315;
building upstairs and downstairs lobbies
at the Community Service Building,
building S-4106; and the 121st General
Hospital pharmacy.
Issue forms are pre-stamped so they
may also be mailed to the Area II Army
Community Service.
Mills is also asking subject-matter
experts from various Area II facilities
and organizations to participate in the
conference to assist work groups
identify issues and develop solutions.
Mills is working with the wives of
8th U.S. Army commander and
command sergeant major to help spread
the AFAP message Korea-wide.
Mills, Diane Valcourt and Pat
Wheeler met Aug. 29 with American
Forces Network command information
specialists to brainstorm a television and
radio campaign to promote upcoming
Volunteers
can’t complain.”
Each community member must
register in their respective state if they
want to submit an absentee ballot.
“Voting means a lot to me, I do it every
chance I get,” said Pvt. Christopher
Lawson. “If I don’t vote basically I don’t
have the right to say anything when
something happens that I don’t like.”
Military personnel can also seek
assistance from their unit voting officer
or visit the Department of Defense
Integrated Voting Alternative Site, which
was launched Sept. 1. According to an
American Forces Press Service release,
the site includes information from all 55
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proud to have contributed to the missions.
“The working hours have been
hectic,” said Aviation Operations
Specialist Pfc. Lee Kang-woo, “but I felt
proud to help my battalion accomplish
its objectives.”
“What I’ve seen thus far as a planner,
I feel we’ve made quite an
accomplishment,” Kim said. “We got all
our personnel distributed throughout the
peninsula to help and support. Overall,
our mission has been successful.”
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area conferences.
“We need to get people involved in the
Army Family Action Plan year-round, not
just once a year,” said Diane Valcourt. “The
results can be awesome.”
Pat Wheeler, an Army wife for more
than 30 years, said she didn’t learn about
the AFAP program until about eight years
ago at Fort Hood. She has since been
an AFAP representative at local, major
command and Department of the Army
levels.
“Just imagine that you are king or
queen for a day, or the commanding
general. What would you ask for to
make things better for the Army
community in Korea?” said Wheeler.
“Those are the kinds of AFAP issues
we are looking for.”
Mills encourages the entire
community to submit issues for
consideration.
“This process is for everyone,” she
said. “The Army Family Action Plan is
the community’s ‘voice.’ We want
everyone to be heard.”
For more information about the Army
Family Action Plan, call 738-3617.
E-mail davisst@korea.army.mil
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states and territories on the various
electronic ballot requests and delivery
alternatives available to U.S. citizens living
overseas. The IVAS can be found online
at www.fvap.gov.
The Glorietta F. Duncun Chapter also
provides other community service
throughout the year in Korea. Among
other projects, the group promotes cancer
awareness, makes food donations to the
Shalom Handicap House and raises money
for college scholarships, which are
presented to four Seoul American High
School seniors each year.
E-mail jaehoon.jung@korea.army.mil

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Suicide Prevention: Every Soldier’s responsibility
By Pfc. Fay Jakymec
8th U.S. Army Public Affairs
“I will never leave a fallen comrade.”
This solemn promise expresses the hope
which Soldiers and Leaders offer to one
another every day.
Soldiers are in a unique position to save
lives when they commit themselves to
protecting their “battle buddy.” This is
especially true in the prevention of the
needless loss of our precious warriors and
family members to suicide.
National Suicide Prevention Week
(Sept. 10-16) ends tomorrow. During this
time, the Army Family becomes more
aware and more vigilant in the efforts that
we take to care for our own, however
we must continue to fight this threat
throughout the year.
U.S. Forces Korea Commander Gen.
B.B. Bell reminded us in a recent “Bell
Sends” that every Soldier, federal
employee, contractor and family member
is a valued member of a team. We are our
brothers’ and sisters’ keepers.
Because of the social stigma associated
with suicide, it is often difficult to talk
about; but being properly informed is
essential to helping hurting comrades and
neighbors.
Suicide is the third leading cause of
death among individuals aged 15-24 in the
U.S. general population (after accidents
and homicide). This is consistent with
research of both the American Association
of Suicidology and the U.S. Army Center
for Health Promotion and Preventive
Medicine as seen in The Resource Manual
for the United States Army. Suicide is
also the third leading cause of death among
Active Duty U.S. Armed Forces personnel
in peacetime, after accidents and
homicide. While most completed suicides
amongst Service Members are in young
enlisted males, every category of Soldier
has at-risk individuals.
Facilitating suicide prevention does not
require an advanced degree or diagnostic
skills, but being willing to listen to Soldiers
at the level of their feelings is vital.
Recognition that a buddy may be
struggling is the first step in offering hope
and help. Two key areas of vigilance are:
1) what’s the emotional state of my friend
or battle buddy? and 2) what’s going on
in their life situation?
Three basic emotional states signal a
service member may be in trouble:
Hopelessness (“My future is uncertain
and frightening.”);
Helplessness (“I’m alone and no one
seems to care.”);
Worthlessness (“I have no value to
anyone; family, friends, God.”)
Depression is NOT the only cause of
suicide! In fact, most suicides in young
people are impulsive acts, often combined
with poor coping skills, poor social
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supports, alcohol abuse, and ready access
to a lethal method.
The most common situational factors
typically involve loss; i.e. a failed
relationship, a financial setback,
humiliation or intense embarrassment,
loss of face or authority through a
demotion, etc.
Other signals of distress include any
decline in function ; if they seem different
in any way from their usual personality
(quieter or louder, for example); if they
are using excessive alcohol or any kind
of drug; if they are falling behind at work;
if they have lost interest in those things
which they previously enjoyed; if they
have a history of a previous gesture; or if
they TELL you they are struggling in any
way. All of these are signs of a person
under stress who may not be coping well.
“Under the Oak Tree” encounters
between Soldiers and leaders encourage
each party to know and be known in
the larger dimensions of life and team
building. Two-way conversations and
listening leaders are absolutely vital to
creating an atmosphere of trust. Trust
encourages both disclosure and inquiry.
Leaders begin to develop the “gut
feelings” about their team members and
win the right to ask tough questions
when they suspect “that something just
isn’t right about Pfc. Jones.”
Effective Battle Buddies act on their
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instincts. They ask the question: “Given
all that you’re going through, have you
thought about hurting or killing yourself?”
This is a life-saving question that is
comparable to the Heimlich maneuver –
it puts things in motion to seek help, and
it mobilizes resources to change things.
Reluctance to ask this direct question
may stem from the false notion that asking
such a direct question will somehow
“push my buddy over the edge.” The
opposite is true – it will contribute to a
sense of relief that perhaps things can
change if I can talk seriously about my
problems with someone who cares
enough to ask. Many are genuinely
thankful for the opportunity to express
their issues in the safety of a concerned
relationship.
Another aspect of awareness involves
assisting leaders to cultivate incentives for
“help seeking behavior.” We don’t penalize
Soldiers for going to sick call for genuine
physical illnesses. Neither must we
penalize Soldiers who reach out for
assistance with emotional pain or
situational problems.
You as a concerned neighbor, friend,
or battle buddy can make a difference.
Ask the question and save a life!
(Editor’s Note: Information for this
article was provided by Capt. James Fabia,
Col. Susan Hendricks and Chaplain (Col.)
Gary Sexton, 18th Medical Command.)
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Sept. 15-21

My Super
Clerks II R Clerks II R Idiocracy R Idiocracy R The Lake Clerks II R Ex-Girlfriend
House PG PG-13

Invincible PG Invincible PG My Super No Show No Show No Show

Invincible PG Ex-Girlfriend
PG-13

Idiocracy R Idiocracy R Idiocracy R Lady in the Lady in the Clerks II R Clerks II R

Water PG-13 Water PG-13

Little Man Idiocracy R Clerks II R Little Man Idiocracy R The Omen Clerks II R
PG-13 PG-13 R

The Covenant The Covenant My Super

Ex-Girlfriend No Show No Show No Show Lady in the
R R PG-13 Water PG-13

Clerks II — (Brian Christopher My Super Ex -Girlfriend

O’Halloran, Jeff Anderson)
Ten years ago best friends Dante
Hicks and Randal Graves were New
Jersey mini-mall clerks still slacking
off together in their early 20s. Now
working in the fast-food universe,
Dante and Randal have managed
to maintain, and even hone, their in-
your-face attitudes, agile skill with
vulgarities and unbridled love of
screwing the customers.
Ex-Girlfriend
(Luke Wilson, Uma Thurman)
Everyone’s had a painful parting of
the ways with a romantic partner. We
pick up the pieces and move on.
But for one New York guy, it’s not
going to be so easy. When he breaks
up with his girlfriend, he discovers
his ex is actually the reluctant
superhero, G-Girl. A scorned
woman, she unleashes her super
powers to humiliate and torment
him.
Invincible — —(Mark Wahlberg,
Greg Kinnear)
When the coach of Vince Papale’s
beloved hometown football team
hosted an unprecedented open
tryout, the public consensus was that
it was a waste of time – no one good
enough to play professional football
was going to be found this way.
Certainly no one like Papale – a
down-on-his-luck, 30-year-old,
substitute teacher and part-time
bartender who never even played
college football. But against these
odds, Papale made the team and
soon found himself living every fan’s
fantasy – moving from his cheap
seats in the upper deck to standing
on the field as a professional football
player.
The Covenant — (Steven
Strait, Sebastian Stan)
In 1692, in the Ipswich Colony of
Massachusettes, five families with
untold power formed a covenant of
silence. One family, lusting for more,
was banished; their bloodline
disappearing without a trace – until
now. This thriller tells the story of the
Sons of Ipswich, four young students
ot the elite Spencer Academy who
are bound by their sacred ancestry.
As descendants of the original
families who settled in Ipswich
Colony in the 1600’s, the boys have
all been born with special powers.
Idiocracy — (Luke Wilson, Maya
Rudoph)
Private Joe Bowers, the definition of
“average American,” is selected by
the Pentagon to be the guinea pig
for a top-secret hibernation
program, set 1,000 years in the
future. When he awakes, he
discovers a society so incredibly
dumbed-down that he’s easily the
most intelligent person alive.

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Snakes on No Show Little Man No Show No Show No Show
Deadman’s Chest PG-13
a Plane R PG-13
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Ballad of Ricky Ballad of Ricky
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Bobby PG-13 Bobby PG-13
Superman
Idiocracy R Clerks II R Returns Little Man Click No Show The Covenant
PG-13 PG-13 R
PG-13
My Super My Super
Clerks II R Ex-Girlfriend Clerks II R Ex-Girlfriend No Show The Covenant Idiocracy R
PG-13 PG-13 R
My Super My Super
The Covenant The Covenant The Covenant Clerks II R Clerks II R Ex-Girlfriend Ex-Girlfriend
R R R PG-13 PG-13
Mission Mission
Cars G Cars G Cars G Impossible III Impossible III The DaVinci The DaVinci
PG-13 PG-13 Code PG-13 Code PG-13

Over the Hedge You, Me & You, Me & Fast & Furious: Fast & Furious:
Over the Hedge Over the Hedge
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PG PG
PG-13 PG-13

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God’s word will always lead us in right direction
By Chaplain (Capt.) Geun Hyung Lee
point in the right direction is we are going to use it because something is popular does not mean it is
94th Military Police Battalion
to guide us. right. Plus, tomorrow everyone might be doing

I
am sure that as Soldiers we are all familiar
with a compass. A compass is used to find
the right direction to get you to where you
want to go.
The compass has four main directions. They are
north, south, east and west. The needle of a
compass always points north. If the needle is
pointing in that direction and I want to go south, I
would go to that direction (opposite direction from
north). With the needle pointing north, if I wanted
to go east, I would go in that direction.
If the needle sometimes pointed north and other
times it pointed to the south, east or west, I would
never be able to find my way. I would wander
around, hopelessly lost. The compass must always
Using a compass and our journey in life has a lot
in common. When we are trying to find our way
through the journey of life, God has given us a
spiritual compass to guide our path. That guide is
the Bible.
The truth that we find in the Bible never
changes. It will always point us in the same
direction. Some people use their feelings to help
them to decide what they should do. That’s no
good. Our feelings change from day to day and
they cannot be trusted. Besides that, just because
we feel good about something doesn’t mean that it
is the right thing to do.
Sometimes people choose what they will do by
what’s popular with others. That’s no good; just
something else. There is only one thing that we can
trust to always point us in the right direction, and
that is the Bible. It says “In all thy ways
acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.”
(Proverbs 3:6)
As long as we have this truth in our daily life, we
don’t need to worry because we know who holds
the best path for our life. The future is in God’s
hands, so we can rest easy in the plans that he has
made for us.
We can not be sure of tomorrow, but we can be
sure for God’s love upon our future. Let us
remember that God is the unchanging direction for
our journey to the eternity. May God’s grace and
love be with you always!

Area II Worship Services

CatholicMass Sunday 8 a.m. South Post Chapel 9:30a.m. HannamVillageChapel 3rd Tues. 11:45a.m. MemorialChapel
11:30a.m. MemorialChapel (Korean) Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints - For information , call 738-3011
Tues./Wed. 12:05 p.m. 121HospitalChapel 10 a.m. South Post Chapel
Mon./Thur. 12:05p.m. MemorialChapel 10 a.m. Multipurpose
Saturday 5 p.m. MemorialChapel Training Facility (R.O.C.K.) Area II Chaplains
Jewish Friday 6 p.m. South Post Chapel 10:30a.m. K-16 Community
Chaplain (Lt. Col.) James King
Protestant Services Chapel
james.p.king@korea.army.mil or 738-3011
Episcopal Sunday 10 a.m. MemorialChapel 11 a.m. HannamVillageChapel
United Pentecostal Sunday 1:30 p.m. MemorialChapel Noon South Post Chapel Chaplain (Maj.) Leo Mora Jr.
Collective Protestant (Gospel) leo.mora@korea.army.mil 725-3018
Sunday 8 a.m. MemorialChapel KATUSA Thursday 6:30 p.m. MemorialChapel Chaplain (Maj.) Adolph DuBose
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A master of the way of foot and fist

tae kwon do promotes good health through diet and
exercise; self-protection through the practice of
forms; and, relieves stress by creating mental
discipline and patience.
Choe thinks tae kwan do is a good fit for Soldiers
because it emphasizes self defense and attack skills.
He calls it a good compliment to the combative skills
the army is now teaching.
Choe’s students range from brand new to very
experienced. Trey Lilliewood has a 2nd degree black
belt and wanted to study with Choe.
Lilliewood said he wanted to study Tae Kwon Do
under Choe because Korea is its homeland. His goal
is to attain the 3rd degree black belt that will
promote him to Master.
Sgt. Michael A. Kandewen, Headquarters Support
Company, 602nd Aviation Support Battalion, has
studied tae kwon do for about 16 years and is
Sgt. Roy L. Henderson, Headquarters, Headquarters Company,
currently a member of the All-Army Tae
U.S. Army Area III Support Activity, accepts his brown belt and
Kwon Do Team.
certificate from Grand Master Choe Sung-kyu following class.
“He (Choe) understands the
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translates as “the way of foot and fist” Grand Master Choe Sung-kyu demonstrates the proper stance
and is based on ancient Korean self- for throwing a punch.
defense methods while enroll and planned to return to the next available
incorporating elements of session.
Japanese and Chinese martial Second Lt. Nicole R. Miner, 557th Military Police
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‘Black Widow’ set to strike this weekend

8th U.S. Army Sports
Upcoming sports championships
include tennis and cross country,
both Saturday. For information, call
725-5064.
Area II Pool League
The Area II Pool League is seeking
new members. The group meets at 7
p.m. each Tuesday at the Main Post
Club, Harvey’s Lounge and the Navy
Club -- all on Yongsan Garrison.
Membership is open to ID
cardholders, family members, retirees,
Department of Defense civilians or
contractors and individuals
sponsored by ID cardholders. For
more information, call Brent Abare at
723-3691.
Home for the Holidays
Be sure to enter the Home for the
Holidays drawing sponsored by MWR
and US Airline Alliance. Those
interested may fill out an entry form to
enter to win a round-trip ticket to the
United States. Forms may be found in
the local MWR facility, newspaper, or
on the MWR Web site. Deadline to
enter is Oct. 12. Call 723-3730 for
information.
FCC Positions now Open
Family Child Care positions are now
open on military installations in Korea.
FCC provider positions are open to
By IMA-Korea MWR
Special to The Morning Calm Weekly
YONGSAN GARRISON –
Jeanette Lee, aka “The Black Widow,”
one of the most recognizable pool
players in the world, will be
competing in several international pool
tournaments as well as touring
installations throughout Korea in
September. The military events are
courtesy of Armed Forces
Entertainment and Army Morale,
Welfare & Recreation.
Lee is noticed as much for her
flamboyant, sexy style as her
precision at the pool table. She has
been named one of the “Sexiest
Female Athletes in the World” by
ESPN, “Ten Women We Love” by
Esquire, and “Dozen most Attractive COURTESY PHOTO
Women Athletes” by Aloette Jeanette Lee, professional billiards’ “Black Widow,” will appear at military installations in Korea
Cosmetics. Monday through Wednesday.
Her trademark long black hair and spine. It was removed in 2000, which Sportsperson of the Year, formerly
black clothes earned her the left her recuperating and on the bench ranked #1 in the world and Player of
nickname, “The Black Widow” back through most of the season. the Year by Billiards Digest and
when she began playing pool in Lee said the time off allowed her to Billaards Magazine, recipient of
Brooklyn, N.Y., and followed her develop a focus both professionally Bowling and Billiards Institute of
throughout her career. and personally. She returned with a America Industry Service Award.
“The Black Widow” turned pro in stronger drive and was soon a force to Lee will be giving a show/
1993 and continues to rank among the reckon within the world of demonstration, playing some Soldier
best players in the industry. She placed professional billiards. Also, she was audience members and signing
fifth in the Women’s Professional inspired to serve as the national autographs at each of her appearances
Billiards Association’s San Diego spokesperson for the Scoliosis on military installations. She will be at
Classic, third in the WPBA Great Lakes Association, Inc. the Main Post Club here, at 6:30 p.m.
Classic, and fifth in the 2006 Carolina Lee’s past awards include: 2004 Monday; at Camp Casey’s Gateway
Women’s Billiard Classic. Trick Shot Magic champion, 2003 Club, 7 p.m. Tuesday; and Osan Air
Lee’s success is encouraging Tournament of Champions winner, Base’s Challenger Club, 6 p.m.
considering her health. At age 13, she winner of seventeen WPBA titles, Gold Wednesday.
was diagnosed with scoliosis, a medalist at the 2001 World Games, Shows are free of charge to ID
curvature of the spine, and had a ranked this Most Powerful Person in cardholders. Call the local MWR
surgical steel rod inserted into her the industry by Billiards Digest, WPBA office or 723-3749 for information.

military family members or civilians
working as independent contractors on
a military installation. Individuals living
in on-post quarters are authorized to
care for up to six children (including
their own) from four weeks to 12 years
of age.
In order to apply to become an FCC
provider, an applicant must meet the
following minimal qualifications: reside
in on-post quarters; be at least 18 years
of age; have a high school diploma or
GED; have some experience with
children; pass a background screening
and health physical; and speak, read
and write English. An FCC provider
also needs to be a caring individual,
who enjoys working with children and
who is open to learning about child
development and developmentally
appropriate practices.
For information on how to become a
Family Child Care provider, contact the
local ACS office or call 725-3205.
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For information, call 738-3355.
CYS
Chancellor, the positions range from entry-level $10
per hour jobs to Child and Youth Service program
assistant or program leader positions that pay more
than $13 per hour.
Brenda McCall, Chief, Area II Family Support
Division, said the present staffing level is presenting
challenges, but no cutback in services to date.
“We are consolidating some of our programs to
make the best use of our resources,” said McCall. “We
hope that people interested in working with children
will apply.”
Required training or certification will be provided free-
of-charge to those accepted for employment, said
McCall.
COURTESY PHOTO
Meyer Ragin, left, interacts with children at the Child Development
Center on Yongsan South Post. Ragin, lead educational technician at
the facility, said his 12 years there have been rewarding. Jobs are now
open in several Child and Youth Services facilities.
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For information on CYS job openings, contact the
individual program managers or the Area II Civilian
Personnel Advisory Center:
Child Development Center, Claudette Mohn, 738-
3407.
School-Age Services, Cindy York, 738-3051.
Middle School and Teen Programs, Roxanne
Chancellor, 738-2311.
Youth Services Sports, Ricky Clark, 738-8117.
Area II Civilian Personnel Advisory Center, Jeanny
Jun, 738-3630.
Announcements are also posted on the Army Civilian
Personnel Web site (www.cpol.army.mil) for full- or
part-time Child and Youth Program Assistants (CC
1702-02/03/04/05); Leadership and Mentoring positions
(CC 1702-05) which requires a Child Development
Associate certification or an A.A. degree.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens with a visa that
grants working privileges, 18 years old and be a high
school graduate.
“Applicants can be spouses or family members of
military, DoD civilians or contractors, current NAF
employees, retirees or outside self-sponsored applicants,”
said Claudette Mohn, Child Development Center director.
Mohn said many of the positions come with such
benefits as annual leave and sick leave, optional
retirement, life insurance and medical plans, and ID and
ration card privileges.
“By taking care of the children of Soldiers, DoD
civilians and others, we are not only shaping young
minds, we are also contributing to the mission here in
the Republic of Korea,” said Mohn.
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Chopper crews test landing skills

Area III Public Affairs
PYEONGTAEK PORT – The 2nd
Battalion 52nd General Support Aviation
Regiment, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade,
recently conducted Deck Landing
Qualifications collaborating with the U.S.
Navy.
The mandatory training is intended
to ensure US forces are prepared for
emergency evacuations.
Pilots and crews flying two CH-47s
and one Blackhawk conducted their
DLQs for four hours, Aug. 24, landing
and taking off of the USS Blue Ridge.
The CH-47s were from Company B, 2nd
Bn., 52 Avn. Regt. while the UH-60 was
from Company A. Flight crews from
Company C also participated in the
training.
The DLQs were conducted on the
USS Blue Ridge, located 30 miles off
the Korean Peninsula’s west coast.
Conducted semi-annually, each aviator
and crewmember must complete five
“bounces,” or deck landings, in order
to maintain their qualifications and
remain current.
The purpose is to have trained crews
ready to execute noncombatant COURTESY PHOTO
evacuation operations, personnel Deck Landing Qualifications are employed so trained flight crews are ready to execute Non-Combatant Evacuation Operations, Personnel
recovery, casualty evacuation, and Recovery, Casualty Evacuation, and Medical Evacuation to and from naval ships in support of CFC forces. The purpose is to have trained crews
medical evacuation to and from naval ready to execute noncombatant Evacuation operations, personnel recovery, casualty evacuation and medical evacuation to and from naval ships
ships in support of CFC forces. in support of CFC forces.

52nd Ordnance offers ammo classes

By Jerry M. Gutlon
Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS – Many headaches involved
with the issuance and turn-in of ammunition can be
avoided if unit personnel simply follow the regulations.
That was the word passed on by Soldiers from the
52nd Ordnance Company who conducted a detailed
class Aug. 31 at the Camp Humphreys Education
Staff Sgt. David L. Pentland, 52nd Ordnance Company, instructs a class on how to properly request and turn-in ammunition.
Pentland said many units have found themselves without training ammunition because of failure to follow regulations.
Center on the proper procedures required to draw and
turn-in ammunition.
Among the topics discussed were the online
forecast and request program, delinquent requests,
extensions, reconciling ammunition turn-ins, deadlines
for requesting and picking up ammunition, safety
requirements for drawing and turning in ammunition,
losses and damages, the amnesty program, stored basic
JERRY M. GUTLON
loads and practicing the retrieval of SBLs.
Staff Sgt. David L. Pentland, operations NCOIC,
and Chief Warrant Officer Donald R. Clippington,
accountable officer, both of the 52nd ORD, provided
instruction for 14 Soldiers and two civilians in the
hopes that common pitfalls encountered during
ammunition draws and turn-ins can be avoided in the
future.
“The ammunition isn’t yours until I give it to you,”
stressed Clippington. “It belongs to me.”
The instructors said they field a lot of complaints
when units fail to turn in the proper paperwork and a
request for issue or turn-in is denied.
For example, said Pentland, his unit often finds
incorrect signature cards that specify who can request,
draw or turn-in ammunition.
“If anything at all on the card is invalid the entire
card is invalid,” he said, adding that the 52nd ORD
now serves 211 units as opposed to about 65 just a
little over a year ago. In addition, added Pentland, only
one signature card can – by regulation – be kept on
file at once.
Pentland and Clippington both said using common
sense and following Army regulations will assist a unit
in avoiding the mistakes commonly made when
ammunition is requested, drawn or turned in.
“If there are any questions about how to properly
fill out documents … or questions about regulations
by all means, call us,” Clippington urged.
Pentland and Clippington can be contacted at the
52nd ORD Company at 753-7132.
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Area III The Morning Calm Weekly

Humphreys motorcyclists commemorate 9/11

BOSS Bungee Jump
Trips
Better Opportunities for Single and
unaccompanied Soldier bungee jump
trips are set for Saturday and Oct. 4.
Cost is $60. Price includes
transportation, lunch and two events
(bungee jump, extreme sky coaster or
slingshot ride). See your BOSS
representative or call 753-8825/8828/
6236 for information. Sign up at the
Humphreys CAC
Hispanic Heritage
Committee Seeks
Volunteers
The Osan Hispanic Heritage Committee
is seeking volunteers. Meetings are
every Wednesday at 3 p.m. in Bldg. 949
(right next to the BX), Rm. 229 at Osan
AB. Come and help plan this year’s
activities and events for the
observance month (today - Oct. 15).
Call 784-8285 or 784-4662 for
information.
Mosquito Fogging
Slated Thru Thursday
The Camp Humphreys Department of
Public Works is conducting mosquito
fogging from 5:30-11:30 p.m., Mondays
and Thursdays, through Thursday.
Exceptional Family
Member Program
Planning on consecutive OCONUS
tours? Applying for Command
Sponsorship? Are you Command
Sponsored and plan to extend?
Applying for the Assignment
Incentive Plan and want to bring your
family to Korea? If you answered yes
to any of these questions, then an
overseas screening must be
completed on all family members.
Ten Camp Humphreys-based motorcyclists commemorated 9/11 by cruising the perimeter of
the post at noon Sept. 11.
By Jerry Gutlon
Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS -- Michael
King and Kevin Nazario had a good
idea: recruit as many motorcyclists as
they could from Camp Humphreys
and circle the post to memorialize the
Area III, Korean school
sign agreement
Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS – An
agreement of sisterhood relationship
was signed between Area III and
Cheongdam Korean High School
Sept. 8.
Several Korean and American
officials were on hand to witness the
signing between Gheong Tam
principal Choi Byung-cheol and
Humphreys Deputy Garrison
Commander Allan Feistner including
F. NEIL N EELEY
deaths suffered during the terrorist
attacks Sept. 11, 2001.
King, the Area III supply services
chief, and Nazario, a new car
salesman at AAFES, wanted to do
something to recognize the fifth
anniversary of those who perished
when 19 terrorists hijacked four
passenger planes.
“Basically it was an idea that came
up between Michael King and me,”
said Nazario on Monday.
King said he wanted to utilize
Nazario’s organizational skills.
“I was looking at the news while
lying in bed watching TV and saw the
walks going on in the states, so I
called Kevin because he’s a good
organizer,” explained King.
Nazario got on the telephone and
called all the local bikers he knew.
“The one problem was that a lot of
active-duty Soldiers I know were on
duty during the day, so we could only
come up with 10 bikers,” he said.
The cavalcade assembled at the
rear of the PX and roared off,
escorted by a vehicle from the safety
office. The bikers paused on their
circle of the post for a photo
opportunity at post headquarters
before finishing their ride at their
starting point at the PX.
F. NEIL NEELEY

Contact the Area III EFMP Humphreys’ elementary principal Dr. Humphreys’ principal Dr. Joan Islas, addresses an assembly of Cheongdam students
coordinator at 753-8327. Joan Islas. Sept. 8. Islas promised an exchange of teachers and ideas between the two schools.

University of Pheonix
Registration ongoing
Earn a Masters Degree. Traditional
on-site classes are available at Osan
Air Base. New term for on-site
classes begins Sept. 26. Registration
is currently taking place. Master of
Management and Master of
Management-Human Resources
Management classes are held on base
at Osan and meet one night a week.
All courses are also available online.
Master of Arts in Education programs
available on-line. On-line class
schedules vary. For more info, please
call 784-5664 or send via e-mail to
Jennifer.Swenty@phoenix.edu.
Register to Vote
Election Day is Nov. 7.
Servicemembers, their family members
residing abroad and Department of
Defense civilians overseas can
register to vote and request an
absentee ballot by filling out a Federal
Post Card Application (Standard Form
76). Go to www.fvap.gov to access
the FPCA and other information
about voting overseas or see your
unit Voting Assistance Officer.
Spouse seminars slated for Sept. 26-27
By Jerry M. Gutlon
Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS – Moving to a foreign country
can be an intimidating experience, so the Army Community
Services staff is doing something about it.
LaVita Vincent, ACS employment readiness manager,
will conduct a two-part “Spouse Orientation Seminar”
Sept. 26-27.
“It will be a two phase program,” Vincent said, “with
the second phase optional.”
Phase One, which will be held at the Community
Activities Center from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., Sept. 26, will
feature briefings on a variety of topics that concern
families newly arriving at Camp Humphreys.
“We want to help them get acclimated into the
community,” she said. “We’ll let them know who their
family readiness group leaders are, and introduce them to
our community programs. We want to assist them in
adapting to Korea.”
Information tables will be provided and manned, and the
briefings will include periodic question-and-answer
sessions.
Among the topics scheduled for discussion are ration
cards, Status of Forces Agreement stamps, employment,
volunteering, driver’s tests, vehicle registration, housing,
schools, command sponsorship and child and youth
services.
“We’ll also discuss some of the cultural aspects of
Korea,” Vincent said. “In America, ‘my space’ is about
12 inches. But here it’s about an inch.”
She said the optional second phase of the orientation
Sept. 27 will include tours of the post and Anjung-ri,
along with a visit to E-Mart so they can experience
shopping at a Korean retail establishment.
“We want people to experience a bit of the culture
and food here,” Vincent said.
Those wishing to take the tours Sept. 27 must meet
at the commissary parking lot at 9 a.m. The day will
conclude about 2 p.m.
Child care will be provided and pre-registration is
required. For information, call the ACS at 753-8401.
Deadline to register is Sept. 22.
Anything the orientation seminar fails to cover will be
addressed in a booklet being prepared by Vincent’s four
family readiness group leaders.
“We’re calling it the ‘SOS Camp Humphreys
Handbook,’” she said. “That stands for Spouse
Orientation Seminar, but also to signify help as well.”
The SOS program will be conducted every month
from now on, Vincent said.
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New Camp Eagle commissary ‘Just Grrrrrr-eat’
By Susan Barkley
Area III Public Affairs
WONJU -- A year of waiting for fresh food and a
full range of food items came to an end Aug. 30 for
Soldiers, civilians and family members at camps
Long and Eagle in Wonju, when the Camp Eagle
commissary opened its doors to a horde of hungry
customers.
Richard S. Page, director, Defense Commissary
Agency West, said this commissary was the
“quickest from concept to activation in DeCA
history.” The building was turned over to the
contractor Aug. 17, 2005, and opened the doors to
customers 379 days later.
The facility has a total of 5,816 sq. ft., with
4,121 sq. ft. devoted to the sales area. The store will
carry a full range of products that will total
approximately 3,000 to 3,500 line items -- with most
commodities being represented.
“If we don’t have it and you want it, we’ll get it
for you,” said Page.
Col. Michael J. Taliento Jr., commander, Area III
Support Activity, said in his remarks that the
commissary was there because Gen. Leon J.
PHOTOS BY SUSAN BARKLEY
LaPorte, previous United States Forces Korea
commander, insisted that “quality of life would not Tony the Tiger visits with 4-year-old Alex Blum at Camp Eagle to help officials celebrate the grand opening of the new Camp Eagle
be an afterthought.” commissary. Pvt. Rudy W. Johnson, Company D, 1st Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, selects food at the opening of the commissary.
Maj. Bruce L. Townley, commander, U.S. Valerie Kuschel was stationed at Camp Eagle M. Fuller, Company E, 1st Bn., 2nd Avn. Regt.
Army Garrison, Camp Long and Eagle, spoke for six years ago when she was active duty. Now, Adding that she cooks a lot, she said, “I can eat
everyone attending the opening when he said she is here with her spouse, Warrant Officer what I want.”
“I’m excited! No more two-hour bus rides to get David J. Kuschel, and 5-year-old daughter Cora. Family member, Ashley Blum called the
cold, fresh groceries. No more melted ice She said the commissary is a definite benefit and commissary a great quality of life improvement for
cream.” that “things are much nicer now.” the troops, civilians and family members. She said
Shoppers were enthusiastic on opening day. Pvt. Rudy W. Johnson, Company D, 1st not having a commissary was the number one town
“You’ve got to be kidding me,” said Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, was filling his cart hall issue.
Christopher Fletcher, deputy fire chief, when and said he now has the chance to make more The store will be closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
asked if the commissary is a good thing for the nutritious meals. He added that the commissary is a Operating hours Wednesday through Friday are 11
community. “This is the best thing that ever good alternative to fast foods. a.m. to 7 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and
happened to Long and Eagle.” “It’s a beautiful selection,” said Pfc. Candace Sunday.

Wonju Soldiers, civilians experience a tea ceremony

Becky Poppleton
Area III Support Activity
CAMP LONG – Soldiers and family
members of the Wonju Enclave
participated in a Traditional Korean
Culture Seminar Aug. 29, to learn about
(From left) Zhenya Townley, Capt. Tobin Brown, Headquarters, Headquarters Detachment, U.S.
Army Garrison, and Capt. Joseph Borovika, 538th Ordnance Battalion, listen to tea ceremony
instructions.
the tea ceremony and Korean clothing
known as the hanbok.
The two-hour class was taught in
Hangul by Kwon Hyeok-hwa Master
of the Korean Tea Culture Association.
Kwon was accompanied by
PHOTOS BY BECKY POPPLETON
beautifully dressed demonstrators in
colorful hanboks worn by Choe Min-ja
of Woosok Middle School and Kim
Kyung-im of Namcheonchon Middle
School. Both ladies recently won first
place at the National Student Korean
Culture Competition.
Alisa Townley, daughter of Maj. and
Mrs. Bruce Townley was invited to
assist Choe and Kim as a guest
demonstrator. The class was translated
by Hwang Young-oak.
“You should hold your tea cup with
two hands as if it is a delicate treasure,”
Hwang translated as the tea ceremony
began. Tea instructor Kwon Hyeok-hwa.
Soldiers and family members special occasions like weddings or
gathered together not only to hear the funerals,” Kwon explained. “A woman’s
presentation, but also to participate in hanbok consists of a short bodice or
the ceremony. jacket with a billowy skirt. A man’s
Participants learned that the tea hanbok has a jacket with loose pants tied
ceremony awakes the five senses and at the ankles.”
that enhances the overall experience. Kwon invited Ashley Blum, Elisabeth
“Listening is an important part of the Townley and Capt. Tobin Brown to try
ceremony,” said Kwon. “The sound of on a hanbok. Kwon and Hwang then
the tea being poured into a cup is explained the style and colors of each
musical, like a waterfall. The beautiful garment. Afterward, a short lesson was
setting, the aroma and taste all combined given on how to sit and bow properly.
are essential to enjoying the tea “The evening was very educational
experience. ” and enjoyable,” said Blum.
After the ceremony, Kwon had the The Wonju Enclave hopes to host
three demonstrators stand for a lesson more Korean culture seminars like this
on the hanbok. “Hanboks are worn for in the months to come.
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Camp Walker gas station getting a facelift

By Galen Putnam
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP WALKER – With gas prices
the way they are, a trip to the pumps
isn’t a whole lot of fun these days.
Customers at the Camp Walker AAFES
Gas Station will soon have something
to smile about, however, when the
facility unveils several significant
upgrades.
Patrons can look forward to
expanded services as well as added
convenience when the project is
completed within the next few weeks,
according to Kurt Brunen, Army and Air
Force Exchange Service – Korea,
Southern Exchange general manager.
“The percentage of our population that
drives autos is not large, but for those
who do, we must provide the appropriate
services and retail items,” Brunen said.
“This is a significant quality of life issue
for the residents of Area IV.”
From a convenience perspective,
perhaps the most noticeable upgrade will
be the doubling of pump capacity from
four to eight hoses. Not only that, the
new fueling stations will each feature
pay-at-the-pump technology, saving
customers time and speeding the flow
of traffic. In addition, the station kiosk
will double in size in order to offer the
car care products that are currently
situated at the car care center across
the street.
“Moving the retail operation to where
A selection of the car care products currently
on sale at the AAFES garage on Camp Walker.
These and other items will go on sale at the
newly renovated AAFES Gas Station.
fuel,” Brunen said. “The community
takes great advantage of it.”
Customers are looking forward to the
new services.
“At Osan [Air Base] it is very easy to
get in and pay for your gas (at the pump).
PHOTOS BY GALEN PUTNAM I’m glad we are going to be able to do
A worker installs equipment at the AAFES Gas Station on Camp Walker while associate that here,” said Joe Cruz, 293rd Signal
Sin Chu-won (obscured) serves a customer in the background. The facility is currently Battalion. “Having the car accessories
undergoing a number of significant upgrades and improvements. here will be nice too because you have
the gas is pumped makes sense,” Brunen but there was no sign of leakage,” one-stop convenience. The best part is
said. “It is more convenient for Brunen said. “This provided us an the station is open longer hours and more
customers to pick up what they need in opportunity to not only upgrade our days per week than the garage so it will
only one stop.” facilities, but make things more be easier to get the things you need
Diesel fuel is being added due to aesthetically pleasing as well.” Besides when you need them.”
customer demand, according to Brunen. the structural improvements, Brunen Brunen pointed out that there might
The new 1,000-gallon diesel tank noted that the area surrounding the be some minor inconveniences while the
compliments the also new 2,000 gallon station will be landscaped as well. renovation project is under way.
home heating fuel tank that replaces the The gas station serves not only those “There might be short periods of
aging tanker truck that was used who drive vehicles, but others as well. interrupted service, but those instances
previously. “We have authorized customers come
“The tanker was old and unsightly from all over to purchase home heating See Station, Page 28

New Korea Region director visits Daegu, Carroll
By Kevin Jackson
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY – For the first time since assuming
the reins as director of the Installation Management
Agency-Korea Region Office Aug. 4, Col. Al Aycock
toured Army installations in Area IV and shared his
thoughts on service for Soldiers, civilian employees and
their family members.
Aycock toured Daegu installations and Camp Carroll
Aug. 24 and Aug. 30, respectively. He visited the life
support areas used to house Soldiers during exercises,
Mountain View Village apartments, the Child Development
Center, Camp Walker Post Exchange and other locations.
At Camp Carroll the director visited the chapel, Crown
Jewel Fitness Center, the soon to open Army Lodge,
Apple Blossom Cottage and the dining facility. The
director was also told about current construction
projects.
As the IMA-KORO director, he is responsible for
overseeing all aspects of installation management on the
peninsula. He arrived in Korea with extensive experience
from his previous assignment as the garrison commander
for Fort Bragg, N.C.
Fort Bragg has a proven record of providing excellent
service and support to Soldiers and families, having been a
finalist five of the last six years in the Army Community of
Excellence awards program. It finished second the past two
years and was named the Army’s best installation in 2001.
KEVIN JACKSON
Carlos Algarin, Camp Carroll sports director, shows press
clippings to Col. Al Aycock, director of the Installation
Management Agency-Korea Region Office, during a tour of the
installation’s Crown Jewel Fitness Center Aug. 30.
While the director brings a wealth of knowledge, he
hasn’t brought any preconceived notions with him. He
wants to know how Soldiers and family members want
the installations in Korea improved.
“I believe that by engaging those who are assigned
here, whether they are Soldiers or family members or
even those who are on temporary duty because we have
so many of them, it’s important to find out what their
needs are and find out how we can best meet those
needs so that Soldiers can concentrate on why they are
here and family members can provide support to those
servicemembers who have decided to come here to Korea
and work under the conditions that we have where there
is a threat of war,” Aycock said.
“Any success that we have will be as a result of
applying their ideas to the situations that we face here in
Korea, which are different than the situations faced at
any other place in the world. Every place in the Army
has unique challenges,” he added.
During the Area IV Support Activity command briefing
to the director, he singled out the Walker Army Lodge for
its quality accommodations and service. Aycock said that
service to inbound and outbound servicemembers and
families is an important quality of life issue.
“Having a courteous staff at lodges that take care of
your needs, having a comfortable room with all the
amenities that are required for a long-term stay, bringing
us along into this century with high-speed Internet access,
those are all the kinds of things we need to think about in
providing the kinds of services that our Soldiers and
See Director
Director, Page 28
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National POW/MIA
Recognition Day
The community is invited to attend the
Daegu Enclave National POW/MIA
Recognition Day ceremony 6 p.m. today
at the Evergreen Community Club on
Camp Walker. In addition, motorcycle
enthusiasts sporting POW/MIA flags
on their bikes will ride in formation from
Camp Henry to the ECC prior to the
ceremony in honor of their comrades.
The event, honoring the service and
sacrifice of those who have been
prisoners of war or are missing in
action, is sponsored by Daegu VFW
Post 10033. For information, call Ron
Coleman at 764-5782.
Evergreen Reopening
The Evergreen Community Club on
Camp Walker reopens for business
today following renovation of its
kitchen facilities. The Hilltop Club will
no longer be serving lunch weekdays.
A second renovation phase at the
Evergreen, expected to begin in
January, will cover the dining room and
bar areas. For information, call Rich
Vaughn at 768-7716.
Block Party And
Kids Celebration
The Morale, Welfare and Recreation
Summer Block Party and Boys and
Girls Clubs of America Day for Kids
will be held 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday
at the Camp Walker Main Post
Exchange parking lot. The Area IV 2006
Military Idol competition will begin at
5 p.m., concluding the day. Other
features during the block party are:
A Post Exchange “End of Summer
Sale” until 3 p.m.; games and
activities for children, along with a
B&GCA Day for Kids cake cutting
at 12:30 p.m.; and a Car and
Motorcycle Show will be held in the
Bowling Center parking lot from 1-3
p.m.
Better Opportunities for Single
Soldiers will operate a food and
beverage booth throughout the day.
For information, call Luis Rios at
764-4440.
Case Lot Sale
The Taegu Commissary will have a
Case Lot Sale 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday
and 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday in the
commissary parking lot. For
information, call 764-4551.
Commissaries Closed
Area IV commissaries in Taegu, Camp
Carroll and Chinhae will be closed
Thursday for Organizational Day
activities. For information, call Lito
Miraflor at 764-5310.
TSA Event
The Taegu Spouses Association is
hosting “Food, Fun and Fashion
Show” 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Thursday at
the Kelly Fitness Center indoor pool
patio area on Camp Walker. The event
will cost $5 per person. Forro more
information, contact Kim Hales at 053-
210-6191 or 010-8671-5745.
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Boxers ‘tough’ it out at Carroll tourney
By Steven Hoover
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP CARROLL – A super
heavyweight bout between two local
boxers turned out to be the highlight of
the evening, during the Tough Soldier
Boxing Invitational at The Crown Jewel
Fitness Center here Saturday.
A total of 10 fights, including two
exhibition bouts between female boxers,
were witnessed by a crowd estimated at
600. Navy and Air Force personnel also
participated.
“I didn’t think we’d be able to top the
invitational we had in February, but we
did,” said Carlos Algarin, Camp Carroll
sports director. “I would have liked to have
seen a few more bouts on the card, but I
think with all of the excitement generated
during the final two bouts, things turned
out pretty well.”
He was speaking primarily about the
super heavyweight square-off in the next
to last bout.
After a furious first round between
Geremy Ganaway, of Headquarters and
Headquarters Company, 6th Ordnance PHOTOS BY STEVEN HOOVER
Scott Denney, Company C, 307th Integrated Theater Signal Battalion at Camp Carroll, gets set
Battalion, and John Rigsbee, assigned to
Company C, 307th Integrated Theater to fight Raymond Arce, 2-52 General Support Aviation Brigade at Camp Humphreys, during the
Signal Battalion, the crowd saw Tough Soldier Boxing Invitational Saturday. Denney dropped a split-decision to Arce.
something that rarely happens – a job during the other bouts as well.”
legitimate knockout. Other results were: Welterweight Juan
“He (Ganaway) told me that he was C. Ramos over Ken Cerrata, Referee
going to try and win the fight in the first Stops Contest (RSC) at 1 minute, 40
round, because he wasn’t sure what seconds of the second round;
would happen after that,” Algarin said. Welterweight Larry Jordan over Derek
Those words turned out to be Linville, RSC at 1:43 of first round;
prophetic, as Rigsbee turned up the heat Middleweight Raymond Arce over
in the second round, eventually catching Scott Denney, Split Decision, 2-1;
Ganaway with a shot to the chin that Middleweight Adrian Magana over
dropped him to the canvas and had him Dondre Borden, RSC at 1:25 of second round;
out cold for several minutes. Light Middleweight Maureen Walz over
Almost as soon as he hit the floor, the Lillia Maxilom, Split Decision, 2-1;
ringside medical team of Capt. Rachelle Middleweight Michael Neely over
Besemer, Capt. Jason Park and Sgt. Jeffrey Mathew Hoover, RSC at 1:55 of first round; John Rigsbee, Company C, 307th Integrated
Boyle, all from Company D, 168th Medical Light Welterweight Agnes Chu over Jean Theater Signal Battalion, waits for his opponent
Battalion, were attending to Ganaway. After Yarborough, RSC at 1:13 of second round; to enter the ring during the Tough Soldier Boxing
several anxious minutes, Ganaway left the Light Heavyweight Larry Howard over Invitational Saturday.
ring under his own power. Michael Carroll, RSC at 1:15 of third
“You can’t say enough about the medical round;
team,” Algarin said. “They were right on Light Heavyweight Ricky Clay over
him after he hit the floor and they did a great George Bunton, RSC at 0:45 in third round.
Ringside medic, Sgt. Jeffrey Boyle, of
Company D, 168th Medical Battalion, attends
to Geremy Ganaway, assigned to
Headquarters and Headquarters Company,
6th Ordnance Battalion, after he was knocked
out in the second round by John Rigsbee
during the Tough Soldier Boxing Invitational
Michael Carroll, Company C, 307th Integrated Theater Signal Battalion, attempts to fend off here Saturday. The medical team quickly
Larry Howard of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 6th Ordnance Battalion, during attended to Ganaway, who eventually left the
their light heavyweight bout at the Tough Soldier Boxing Invitational Saturday. ring under his own power.
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Hispanic Heritage Month events slated
Mexican ambassador
to Republic of Korea
to be special guest at
commemoration
By Pfc. Cha Hyun-joon
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY – Hispanic Heritage
Month in Daegu will be
commemorated Sept. 15 – Oct. 15
with a variety of events including a
special appearance by the Mexican
ambassador to the Republic of Korea.
“We have various events planned
for the Hispanic Heritage Month,” said
Angie Quinata, Area IV Hispanic
American Committee coordinator. “We
would like everyone to take this
opportunity to open one’s mind about
Hispanic Americans and learn what
Hispanics have contributed to help
make America what it is today.”
Area IV events include:
Wednesday and Oct. 4: Hispanic
Bowling Night, 6 p.m. – closing,
Camp Walker Bowling Center. Cost is
$1.25 per game (per person) and shoe
rental is free. For more information,
call Quinata at 010-2523-9629 or the
Camp Walker Bowling Center at 764-
4334.
Sept. 23: 5-kilometer Fun Run and
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Area IV
2-mile Walk, 8 a.m., Kelly Fitness
Center on Camp Walker. Registration
starts at 7:30 a.m. The event is open
to all U.S. and Korean Augmentation
to the U.S. Army Soldiers, civilians
and family members. For information,
call Sgt. 1st Class Adam Morrison,
19th Sustainment Command
(Expeditionary) equal opportunity
advisor, at 768-8542.
Sept. 25 – 29: Hispanic Sale Week
at the Post Exchange on Camp
Walker. For information, call Lee Su-
yong, Camp Walker Main Exchange
manager, at 764-4638.
Sept. 27 and Oct.11: Hispanic
Movie Night, 6:30 p.m. at the Camp
Henry Theater. Refreshments will be
available for purchase. “Nacho Libre”
will play Sept. 27 and “The Legend of
Zorro” will show Oct. 11. For
information, call Morrison at 010-
8671-4788 or Quinata at 010-2523-
9629.
Sept. 30: Hispanic American
Heritage Community Siesta, 2 p.m. –
6 p.m. at Kelly Fitness Center on
Camp Walker. The event will include
Hispanic food sampling, a fashion
show and cultural displays. For
information, call Quinata at 010-2523-
9629.
Oct. 9: Hispanic Dinner, 4:30 – 6
p.m. at the Taegu Mountain Inn
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Dining Facility on Camp Walker. The
event is open to all DoD ID
cardholders. For non-meal
cardholders the cost is $3.05 for
those in pay grade E1 – E4 and their
family members, and $3.55 for all
other pay grades and their family
members. (Prices are subject to
change due to new fiscal year.) There
is no charge for meal cardholders. In
addition a piñata will be provided to
entertain the kids. For information,
call Sgt. 1st Class Darryl Cannon at
764-4855.
Oct. 11: Hispanic Heritage Month
Commemoration Ceremony, 11:30
a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Evergreen
Community Club on Camp Walker.
The event will include guest speaker
Leandro Arellano, Mexican
Ambassador to the Republic of Korea.
The community is invited to attend.
For information, call Morrison at 010-
8671-4788.
Hispanic Heritage Month kicked
off with a Fiesta Sept. 13 at the
Hilltop Club on Camp Walker
featuring Latin dance lessons, food,
games and more.
Hispanic Heritage Month events
are sponsored by the Area IV
Support Activity Equal Opportunity
Office. For information, call
Morrison at 768-8542.
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Tennis players vie
for Daegu honors
By Pfc. Cha Hyun-joon
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY – The Daegu Enclave
2006 Post-Level Singles Tennis Tournament
was held Sept. 5 – 8 at Camp Walker tennis
courts with 14 participants vying for honors.
Active-duty military personnel finishing in
first or second place received bids to
participate in the 2006 8th U.S. Army Tennis
Championships currently under way at Camp
Walker.
The competition was divided into three
categories, including Men’s Open, Men’s
Senior, and a Women’s Division. The double
elimination tournament was comprised of
best two-out-of-three set matches.
In the Men’s Open Division, featuring
eight competitors, Kim Jung-kyoon,
Headquarters and Headquarters Company,
Area IV Support Activity, Camp Henry, was
the winner, defeating Reginald Rorie,
Company A, 2-52 General Support Aviation
Battalion, Camp Walker, 2-0.
In the Men’s Senior Division, Luis Rios,
Community Recreation Division, Camp
Walker, took first place topping Ed
Thompson, Taegu American School, Camp
George, 2-0.
In the Women’s Division, Ubol Brunen,
Taegu Commissary, Camp Walker, took first
place after Lisa Rios, Taegu American
School, Camp George, was forced to
withdraw due to injury.
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Director
Aycock said he intends to focus on meeting
all Army standards for support and to strive to
have the best programs in the Army.
“If there is an Army award that a garrison or
area support activity is responsible for, then we
plan to compete for those awards and meet the
level of excellence for our Soldiers and families.
Everybody wants to be part of a winning team.
In the Army to be part of a winning team is to
set the highest standard and make sure that we
maintain the morale at the highest level we can,”
he said.
Aycock also acknowledged the importance of
the Area IV Support Activity to providing quality
programs and services.
“With transformation in the Korean Theater
of Operations, Area IV (Support Activity) will
play an ever important aspect in our ability to
Station
“There might be short periods of interrupted
service, but those instances will be announced in
advance,” he said. “We plan to target traditionally
slow dates in order to inconvenience the
community as little as possible.”
There are other AAFES upgrade projects in
the works as well.
One effort is to convert the current Daegu
Main Exchange stock room into floor space to
significantly increase the store’s showroom area.
AAFES officials are pushing to get the work done
before the holiday season, according to Brunen.
Other changes are in the works at the Main
exchange complex as well.
Subway is on the way!
Subway fans will no longer have to travel to
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provide service to Soldiers and support the family
members so that our units can accomplish their
missions. Area IV has a great history of focusing
on those aspects of our responsibilities and they
have a great plan for the way ahead,” he said.
The director said one focal point will be
increasing support to families, specifically
services for children at child development
centers, youth programs and schools. He also
said he wants to ensure single Soldiers have the
types of activities and entertainment they want,
and a good BOSS program to make full use of
recreational opportunities while they are
stationed in Korea.
“For units, we are going to continue to make
sure that our area support activities are flagships
of readiness so we can be ready to accomplish
our wartime mission,” the director said.
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Camp Carroll or downtown Daegu to acquire
their favorite sandwiches. Subway will take over
the space currently occupied by Robin Hood
Sandwiches. The estimated opening date for the
restaurant is Nov. 1.
Food Court Facelift
Another significant improvement will be the
installation of a glass atrium jutting from the
current food court area. The expansion is
expected to increase seating by 40 percent.
“We are a long way from the main hubs like
Yongsan and Osan so we want to be able to
provide as much as we can to our customers
here,” Brunen said. “I think people will be pleased
with the many improvements we have in the
works here in Area IV.”
The Morning Calm Weekly
NEWS & NOTES
2006 Mr. and Ms. Super
Natural Bodybuilding
Championship
The 2006 Mr. and Ms. Super Natural Bodybuilding
Championship will be held at the Camp Carroll
Sports and Fitness Center Sept. 23. The event is
open to all Soldiers, Korean Augmentation to the
U.S. Army Soldiers, Department of Defense civilian
employees and family members. All competitors
must check-in no later than 10 a.m. for weigh-in.
There will be a contestants’ briefing at 11 a.m., with
pre-judging beginning at noon. The competition
starts at 7 p.m. For information, call Carlos Algarin
at 765-8118.
‘Life In Korea’ Essay Contest
Offers Cash Prizes
An essay contest, sponsored by the Korean
Corporate Members of the Association of the U.S.
Army, about “Life In Korea,” could net the winner
a grand prize of one million won. The essay must
be based on the author’s personal experiences in
Korea and must be between 1,000 and 2,000 words,
typed double-spaced in MS Word. The contest is
open to all U.S. servicemembers, their family
members and Korean Augmentation to the U.S.
Army Soldiers. Entry deadline is Oct. 31, with
winners to be announced Nov. 24 and awards to
be presented Dec. 8. A brief resume, with full name,
phone number, unit and mailing address of the
author must be included with the essay. For
information, call Anthony Cuccia at 724-3178.
Essays may be e-mailed to cucciaa@korea.army.mil
or mailed to: The Korea Chapter of AUSA,
Attention: Anthony Cuccia, PSC 450, Box 389, APO
AP 96206-0389.
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Learn Korean Easily

The Phrase of the Week :

Week
“What time does the
performance begin?”

Gongyoni myot shie shijakdoemnikka?

performance what time does it begin?
Vocabulary

7 o’clock ‘eelgobshee’

8 o’clock ‘yodolshee’

9 o’clock ‘ahobshee’

Situation of the Week : Entertainment

Week

How long will it run?

Olma dongan sangyondoeyo?

What time does the show end?

Gongyoni myot shie kkunnamnikka?

Where’s the box office?

Maepyosoga odie issumnikka?

Do you have tickets for

Onul bam pyo issumnikka? tonight?

Do you have seats in the

: Mudaee kakkaun chwasok issumnikka? orchestra?

Community Onul bam pyo han mae juseyo.

I’d like to buy a ticket for
tonight.

enjoys Labor Korean Expression of the W eek

Week
Day weekend
Let’s cut the head and tail.
“End of Geodujeolmi
Summer Jam”
Let’s get straight to the point.