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Volume 5, Issue 15 Feb. 2, 2007

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New system cuts Army’s ‘Blue to Green’

Program Hits Milestone
waiting time for By Samantha L. Quigley
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON - The Army’s

DoD employees
“Blue to Green” program, designed
to allow airmen, sailors and Marines
affected by force shaping to move
to the Army, recently hit a milestone,

Upgrade Glowth, 8th U.S. Army Logistics

Planner.
a Defense Department official said
here yesterday.

simplifies
travel
By Capt. Stacy Ouellette
8th U.S. Army Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON —
The wait for temporary duty
assignment reimbursements and
orders will soon be cut by more
than half for Korea-based military
members and Department of
Defense civilians.
The Defense Travel System
cuts processing time and puts the
user in charge.
“DTS is outstanding. It is a
more efficient and responsive
system than the previous one. It
allows servicemembers to have
better control of their travel
arrangements. I used DTS prior
to arriving in Korea and received
my reimbursement within three to
four days,” said Maj. Bret
Within a 72-hour period,
servicemembers who use DTS
should, in most cases, receive
reimbursement for their travel
expenses directly into the account
designated by the traveler. DTS
also supports split disbursement
for government travel card usage.
DTS is a standardized web
based way of coordinating travel
for TDY. It combines a travel tool
similar to Expedia or Orbitz, where
you can make your reservations
on line, with an electronic work-
flow system, eliminating the need
to run around a copy of paper
orders, Kevin King, 8th Army Lead
Defense Travel administrator,
said. DTS is now being deployed
in all four areas across the
peninsula, but it has some
challenges since Korean hotels and
businesses are not recognized.
See System, Page 4
“Just in the past couple of weeks
we’ve had our 1,000th transfer,” Bill
Carr, acting deputy undersecretary
of defense for military personnel
policy, said in an interview.
An effect of the Air Force and
Navy downsizing is fewer
opportunities for airmen, sailors and
Marines to continue in their career
fields, he said.
The Army’s Blue to Green SPC. CHRISTOPHER FINCHAM
interservice transfer program, open Spc. Michael Bonnett, a former sailor, was
to officers and enlisted personnel, among the first Blue to Green warriors to
affords an alternative to leaving graduate the course at Fort Knox, Ky.
military service. The former airman was an air-battle manager
“That would be to serve as an trainee before trading his blue uniform for green.
officer or noncommissioned officer When Moore transferred to the Army, he chose
in the U.S. Army,” Carr said. to go into the infantry.
“I think the ones who are But that wasn’t enough of a challenge for the
considering Blue to Green are the newly minted Soldier, who has been assigned to
ones who are interested in trying the 82nd Airborne Division, at Fort Bragg, N.C.,
another career and the challenges Carr said.
associated with it.” “(He) not only went over as an Army officer in
Second Lt. Michael B. Moore, a the infantry, but also participated in the airborne
recent transfer, is a good example,
Carr said. See Program
rogram, Page 4

KSC receives recognition

Command Sgt.
Maj. Barry Wheeler,
command sergeant
major of United Master Sgt. Sue Harper Lt. Col. Robert Paquin, Korean Service Corps
Nations Command, 8th U.S. Army Public Affairs Battalion commander.
Combined Forces SEOUL — The 19th Korean Service Corps The unit also took home the top prize in best
Command, U.S. Company was recognized as the best in base operation and best in personnel
Forces Korea and 8th company overall from a field of six top management.
U.S. Army, and Lt. SPC. FAY JAKYMEC performers for 2006 at the KSC Annual Two awards also went to the 22 nd KSC
Gen. David Valcourt, the annual Korean Service Corps Dinner Friday night at the Ministry of Company. who took home honors for Resource
Eighth Army dinner held Jan.26, at the Ministry Defense. Management and Mobilization Station Company
commanding general of National Defense. The 19th had the best overall performance Best in Safety went to the 32nd KSC while the
talk to Chon, Kye The dinner was held to honor in safety, personnel management, resource 16 KSC took first in Mission Support, the 36th
th

Hwan, commander of members of the KSC for their management, training, logistics, mission took home the Training honors and the 2 nd
2nd KBC Company at service. support, base operation and mobilization, said brought in the Logistics award.
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MPBlotter
The following entries were excerpted from the
military police blotters. These entries may be
incomplete and do not imply the guilt or innocence
of any person.
Area 1
Black Marketing, Excessive Purchasing, Subject 1
purchased various meat products, from the
commissary, exceeding his ration limit and sold them
to unknown bus drivers on Camp Casey. Subject 1
reported to the Camp Casey PMO where he was
advised of his legal rights, which he waived,
rendering a written statement admitting to the
offense. Subject 1 was processed and released to
his unit. Investigation continues by MPI.
Area 2
Driving under the Influence of Any Intoxicant,
Subject 1, operating a POV, was stopped at a KNP
checkpoint when KNP detected an odor of an
alcoholic beverage emitting from Subject 1’s person.
Subject 1 was administered a portable breathalyzer
test by KNP with a result of 0.118 percent BAC.
Subject 1 was detained, transported to the Yongsan
Main KNP Station, charged by KNP under KRTL
ART 44-1 (Driving under the Influence of Alcohol),
and released into MP custody on a CJ Form 2.
Subject 1 was issued a Suspension of Driving
Privileges letter, processed and released to his unit.
This is a final report.
Area 3
Traffic Accident without Injuries, Damage to
Government Property, Driving under the Influence
of Any intoxicant, Subject 1, operating a POV, lost
control of his vehicle and struck a perimeter fence
and light pole adjacent to Tower 16. Subject 1 was
administered a series of FSTs, which he failed.
Subject 1 was advised of his legal rights, which he
invoked, issued a Suspension of Driving Privileges
letter, processed and released to his unit. The
investigation continues by TAI.
Area 5
Disrespect toward a Superior Commissioned Officer,
Assault, Willfully Disobeying a Superior
Commissioned Officer, Insubordinate Conduct
towards a Noncommissioned Officer, Failure to
Obey an Order or Regulation, Provoking Speeches
and Gestures, Drunk and Disorderly,
Communicating a Threat, Subject 1 was found by
SF lying on the ground at Burger King. SF detected
an odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from
Subject 1’s person. Subject 1 got up and struck
Victim 1 on his right side, pushed him and attempted
to flee the scene. Subject 1 was apprehended and
transported to the ER where he repeatedly cursed
at medical personnel and was being noncompliant.
Subject 1 was treated by Victim 2 and released for
difficulty breathing. Subject 1 was advised of his
legal rights, which he invoked, and released to his
unit.
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Commentary
Soldier visits Bldg. 63
By Capt. Stacy Ouellette
8th U.S. Army Public Affairs
SEOUL – As the winter weather continues to chill
the air on Seoul’s city streets, many take refuge
indoors to avoid the cold. It’s the perfect time to get
out and see the city from a different view — atop the
third tallest building in Korea.
The Daehan Life Insurance Building 63 has plenty
of options for visitors to explore. Shops, restaurants,
an IMAX Theater and Sea World, an aquarium are all
apart of the facility. Visitors can purchase individual
or combination package tickets to see the attractions.
The Sky Deck observatory provided a great view
of the city. Skyscrapers, the Han River and even the
popular wholesale fish market across the street are
visible in a panoramic view.
“Sea World” is a slightly impressive aquarium with
a few cool sites to see.
Nothing like the states, but what can I say, I’m
spoiled when it comes to these types of places. I’ve
been to so many aquariums and zoos that there is just
too many comparisons. Anyhow, it was fun and worth
the trip.
Going with the sea theme, I watched the film
“Dolphins,” which was educational and cool. It gave
a lot of familiar and new information about dolphins
and their environments, how to protect and especially
better understand them.
It was worth the viewing. The film was narrated by
Pierce Bronson, and the music was performed by Sting.
I had a headset to translate the words since the
sound was in Korean for the audience, but I heard it
in English.
Areas to host
superbowl parties
The Chicago Bears will be playing against the
Indianapolis Colts and every touchdown, fumble, pass
and cheerleader can be caught on a large screen TV
in all areas. All Super Bowl Parties will be Feb. 5.
Area II has two venues for their Super Bowl
festivities. The Main Post Club in Yongsan will start
their Super Bowl party at 5 a.m. Of course there will
be a free breakfast, giveaways, games and prizes
through out this event and real cheerleaders
performing during half-time. Amongst the prizes that
will be given away; I-pods, a DVD player, phone
cards, T-shirts and other items. The first 50 people
in the door will be eligible to win a 56' inch, high
definition, flat screen TV. The grand prize will be a
round-trip air ticket to the U.S., courtesy of U.S. Airline
Alliance.
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CAPT . STACY OUELLETTE
A father holds his son up to allow him a view of Seoul
through binoculars while visiting the Sky Deck.
For lunch, I ventured out and tried a Japanese
fusion restaurant. I loved their sushi, California rolls
and also the smoked salmon. Sushi is raw fish, a
Japanese delicacy that tastes much better than it
sounds. It was a great place to stop for a bit and rest.
I shopped at this great little store selling unique
soaps and bath salts, I was able to knock out a few
gifts for upcoming birthdays.
Finally, I had a cup of cocoa and a piece of Tiramisu
at this little café before heading home for the day. It
was such a beautiful night, and the air was crisp. It
reminded me of downtown Boston in some ways.
Building 63 is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
From Seoul, take the Seoul subway Incheon line and
get off at Yeouido station. It’s approximately a 15
minute drive from Yongsan Garrison.
Area II’s K-16 will also offer a free breakfast and
prizes. For the first 20 people who walks through the
door, they will be eligible to win a 32 inch flat screen
TV. K-16 will start their Super Bowl Party at 6 a.m.
Area I’s event starts at 8 a.m. at Camp Casey’s
Warrior Club. There will be a breakfast buffet for $4.95
and a contest that could leave one lucky winner with
the privilege of escorting around the Tampa Bay
Buccaneers Cheerleaders for a day.
The Alaska Mining Company will be hosting Area
III’s Super Bowl celebration with a $9.95 steak and an
all you can eat breakfast. The whole event starts at
6:30 a.m.
Area IV’s Super Bowl Bash at Camp Walker’s Hill
Top Club and Camp Henry’s ‘Henry’s Place’ starts at
6:30 a.m. Camp Carroll will host their Super Bowl party
at the Community Activities Center starting at 6 a.m.
There will be breakfast at all of the parties along with
contest, games and hundreds of dollars worth of gifts
and prizes.
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USFK commander puts university
area off-limits
The commander of United States
Forces Korea has designated the
Hongdae/Hongik University area in
Seoul off-limits to all USFK service
members, civilian employees,
contractor employees and their family
members between the hours of 9 p.m.
and 5 a.m. daily for reasons of force
protection.
The Hongdae/Hongik University area
is located about two miles west of
Yongsan main Post, immediately
southwest of the Sinchon subway
station and rotary and includes the
Hongdae bar district.
This order does not apply to KATUSAs
or Korean employees.
For more details and maps go to the
force protection page on USFK.mil.
Quotas for Logistics STAMIS
Training are Now Being Requested
The 19th Sustainment Command
(Expeditionary), Support Operations,
Logistic Training Team (LTT) located
on Camp Henry, Daegu, (bldg. 1701) is
now requesting STAMIS training
requirements for the next 6 months. If
you or someone in your unit needs
STAMIS training, you should contact
your unit’s training coordinator whose
suspense is Feb. 20. The LTT provides
training in its classrooms located at
Camp Casey (bldg. S-875), Camp
Humphreys (bldg. 713 3rd floor), and
Camp Henry (bldg. 1685 and 1701).
Information on course types,
prerequisites, location and training
dates can be obtained from the 19th
ESC, LTT Website at http://
log1.korea.army.mil.
Mentorship Program
South Post Chapel is looking for
individuals who are interested in
volunteering for a mentorship
program. The program is geared toward
mentoring students at S.A.H.S. and
home schooled students in grades 9-
12. There will be a class at the South
Post Chapel Feb. 8, starting at 6:30 p.m.
For more information about the
program contact Maj. Brenda Suggars
at 723-3778.
Home School Testing
The WorldWide IDEA Academy is
offering free TerraNova testing to
military homeschoolers located in
scheduled testing areas. Access
the Testing Form at http://
www.worldwide-idea.org/
Please complete the form by today,
and submit. Restrictions may apply.
For additional information, please
call 02-6355-5225.
2007 West Point Dinner
Members of the Long Gray line and
guests are invited to the 2007 West
Point Founder’s Day Dinner at the
Dragon Hill Lodge, Sat. March 10. The
dinner will cost $25 per person. The
uniform is Mess Dress and Army Blues.
For more information contact Lt. Col.
Douglas Boltuc at 723-5938.
News
Seabees in Korea lend
hand to orphanage
By Specialist 1st Class Lisa Wassilieff
U.S. Naval Forces Korea Public Affairs
KOJE-do ISLAND, Republic of
Korea— The Seabees from Naval
Mobile Construction Battalion Three
Detachment Chinhae took some time
away from their normal work routine
on Commander, Fleet Activities Chinhae
Instead, their mission on the brisk
morning of Jan. 29, was to participate
in a community relations project that
took place at the compound of Ai
Kwang Won Orphanage on Koje-do
Island, which is located 12.5 miles off
the coast of Chinhae, Republic of Korea
(ROK).
NMCB-3 Seabees, who are
homeported in Port Hueneme, Calif., and
are currently on a six-month deployment
in the ROK, spent the entire day
assisting with a mushroom-planting
project there. The project consisted of
over 2,000 three-foot long logs being
placed into furrows. The furrows for
these logs, which have already been
Yongsan area troops pay
respect to fallen comrade
Former commander
of 18th MEDCOM
killed in Iraq
By Fay Jakymec
8th U.S. Army Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRSION – Members,
family and friends of the 18th Medical
Command gathered at the South Post
Chapel to mourn the loss of Col. Brian
D. Allgood, Jan. 26.
Allgood served as the 18th Medical
Command commander from July 2004
to June 2006.
Peninsula-wide T
Peninsula-wide ax Centers open for 2007 season
Tax
Area I
OIC: Capt. Stacy Cohen
Camp Casey at Maude Hall, Bldg 2440, Suite
241
Phone: 730-3598
Opens: Feb. 1
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m. -
5p.m.; Thursday 1 - 8 p.m.;
Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Closed Sundays,
Mondays and holidays and training holidays
Camp Red Cloud mobile tax center
Location: Freeman Hall
Opens: March 1
Tuesdays only 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Camp Stanley mobile tax center
Location: Bldg 2305
Opens: March 1
Wednesdays only 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Area II
OIC: Capt. Denise O’Connell
Yongsan Main Post at Moyer Community
Seabees from NMCB- 3 Detachment Chinhae, pass logs during a
community relations project outside Ai Kwang Won Orphanage Jan. 29.
seeded with mushrooms, were dug
along a tree-covered hilltop with an
irrigation system set up above them, in
order to maintain the cold, wet
An upside down M-
16 rifle, positioned
between two Army
desert combat boots, ID
tags with Allgood’s
name and various
Allgood symbols of his medical
accolades were placed
on a platform.
Through song, Biblical readings and
personal testimonies, each participant
honored Allgood as a man of few words
and as a great leader in his roles as a
mentor, surgeon and officer.
Allgood died Jan. 20, when the
Blackhawk he was riding in crashed in
Activities Center (bus terminal), room 113
Phone: 725-1040
Opens: Jan. 31 – May 10 (opens at 4 p.m.
after ceremony)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Thursday from 1- 6
p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Closed
Sundays and holidays and training holidays
Area III
OIC: Capt. Brian Tomasovic
Camp Humphreys at Bldg S-262 (across
from CAC, next to Red Cross)
Phone: 753-3905/3904
Open: Jan. 25 – May 20
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9
a.m. – 6 p.m.; Thursday by appointment
only; Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Closed Sundays, holidays and training
holidays
Area IV
OIC: Capt. Eric Christeson
Camp Henry at Bldg 1805 (building shared
Feb. 2, 2007
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environment that mushrooms need for
ideal growing.
See Orphanage
Orphanage, Page 4
Iraq.
Eleven others were also killed in
the crash.
He had been in Iraq for six months
serving as the command surgeon for
Multi-National Forces Iraq.
Allgood is survived by his wife Jane
and son, Wyatt.
The Allgood family has requested
donations be made to the United States
Army Wounded Warrior Project in lieu
of any memorial gifts.
.
http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org
with CPAC and the Legal Assistance Office)
Phone: 768-6680
Open: Jan. 31 - June 15
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30 a.m.
– 6:30 p.m.; Thursday 1 - 5:30 p.m.;
Saturday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Closed Sundays,
holidays and training holidays
Camp Carroll at Bldg T-125
Phone: 765-7136
Open: Jan. 31 – June 15
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30 a.m.
– 4:30 p.m.; Thursday 1 - 4:30 p.m.; Closed
Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and training holidays
Osan Air Base
POC:Tech Sgt. Boyce
Bldg 788, Rm 26
Call 784-8935 for more information
Kunsan Air Base
Bldg 755, 3rd Floor
Appointment only
Call 782-1250
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system
Although all forces on the Korean
peninsula are moving towards using
DTS in place of the Department of
Defense travel voucher forms,
servicemembers will not be turned away
for using the paper- trail method, King
said.
The DTS process is a bit more
straight-forward. For example, if the
average traveler needs temporary duty
orders, they would log onto the DTS
website and enter the pertinent
information about their travel such as
flights, housing, and rental car estimated
costs. After digitally signing it, the
traveler would submit the file.
This file is verified by the unit’s
reviewing official, who is designated to
ensure correct information has been
entered as well as checking
authorizations for the trip.
Authorizations such as rental cars,
lodging and other expenses must be
included in the orders to ensure that the
servicemember will receive
reimbursement.
orphanage
The idea to put this community
relations project together came after
Rear Adm. James Wisecup,
commander, U.S. Naval Forces
Korea, visited the orphanage a year
ago and learned that the Seabees had
built a chicken coop there near the end
of the Korean War.
Wisecup thought it would be a good
idea for community relations if the
Seabees could once again help out in
a project for the orphanage.
The orphanage needed some direct
labor support for a mushroom-planting
project, and since it didn’t required a
lengthy amount of time to be
completed, the Seabees chose that
project to get involved in. The
mushrooms planted will eventually be
both a source of food for the residents
there and revenue to help keep the
orphanage running.
The orphanage depends on projects
like this one for additional funding
besides the government assistance it
receives.
The end of the Korean War was
actually when the orphanage was
originally established by
Superintendent Kim, Im Soon.
It began as a babies’ home for
seven abandoned infants in a tiny mud
hut. Since then, the orphanage has
program
and ranger training,” he said. “He’s
really taking the full exposure and doing
very well at it.”
Carr said the program is good not
only for the military, which retains
experienced servicemembers through
the Blue to Green program, but also for
the servicemembers.
It provides them a chance to look
into options within the military before
they consider the private sector, he said.
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If it is incorrectly entered by the
traveler, such as adding a rental car
when it is not authorized, the review
official can make correction to the digital
form to remove it as well as send
notification to the traveler. Once the
order is reviewed by both the unit and
8th Army officials, it will be sent
forward for signature and funding
approval.
The development of DTS resulted
from a 1993 National Performance
Review that called for an overhaul of
the Department of Defense TDY travel
system. The result was a task force
charged with the mission to reengineer
travel. They found that there wasn’t a
standardized system and the process
was more geared toward staying within
regulations rather than supporting unit
missions, King said.
Visit the DTS website at http://
www.defensetravel.osd.mil/dts/site/
index.jsp or contact King at 723-3787
or Tommy Lee at 725-2263 for more
information.
from Page 3
grown to become a large compound
for orphans and disabled adults.
The assistance provided includes
both vocational rehabilitation and
medical care. Navy Steelworker
Second Class Anthony Munkholm, a
Seabee attached to NMCB-3, felt
participating in a community relations
project like this was a very rewarding
experience.
“It’s a good cause, and I am glad
that I had the opportunity to help out
today. I feel this is an important project
to get involved in because it helps with
establishing good relations between
the United States and the Republic of
Korea,” said Munkholm.
“I would absolutely do something
like this again.” CNFK is the regional
commander for the U.S. Navy in the
Republic of Korea and provides
leadership and expertise in naval
matters to area military commanders,
including the Commander for the
United Nations Command, the
Republic of Korea and U.S. Combined
Forces Command, and Commander,
United States Forces Korea. CNFK
also serves as liaison to the Republic
of Korea Navy, the Combined Forces
Commander staff in armistice and in
wartime to the Commander, U.S. 7th
Fleet based in Yokosuka.
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“For Blue to Green, the ideal future
would be that anyone who was
considering leaving the service would
first look to Blue to Green as they’re
looking at other options and consider
what it has to offer,” Carr said. “And it
has a lot to offer.”
More information, including
guidelines and benefits of the Blue to
Green program, can be found at
www.goarmy.com.
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Strike Team: always on base
By Margaret Banish-Donaldson
Area I Public Affairs
CAMP CASEY – With springtime here again, the
crack of the bat and the umpire’s call of “three
strikes and you’re out” is upon us. While they may
not receive the same publicity as baseball players,
there are other folks who deal with strikes, too,
and who never have an “off-season. The strike team
in Warrior Country works year round to improve
the quality of life for Soldiers.
The “Strike Team” idea was initiated by Col.
Forrest Newton, Area I Garrison commander last
fall. He brought the idea to the attention of the
director of public works.
“Sgt.1st Class William Clarke was assigned to
head the team,” said Don Needham, DPW director,
along with a composition of skilled labor from the
directorate of logistics and Korean Service Corps.
Their job was to identify issues to be corrected
within the Casey/Hovey enclave.”
If an item can be corrected at the unit level with
items from the self-help store, it is done first. If
skilled labor is required, then the strike team utilizes
the resources to assist the unit to improve the
Soldiers living conditions. If it needs major
construction work, then it goes to the Installation
Planning Board and the committee prioritizes the
list.
The garrison along with Sgt, 1st Class David
Valderaz identifies the units with the most problems.
Valderaz prioritizes that list making those projects
known to the strike team.
What’s more, the fire department building
managers helps find problems and addresses issues
for correction. DPW real property is another
working group who looks at items and tells
commanders what work can be done by a unit.
Strike Team member An, To Song applies paint in hard
to access places in the Camp Casey West chapel.
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“Once the building is identified in the Casey area,
I get an estimate of the work that needs to be done
and then I order the materials,” Valderaz said. “I
get the units to take pride in their ownership. They
are the ones to ensure quality work is being
conducted and quality products are being used. My
job is to make the unit happy.”
“Depending on the job, there is an average of 10
to 12 people assigned to do the work with an
average projected of anywhere from 14 to 21
working days to complete the project,” Valderaz
said. “If we are working on multiple projects, the
time could be even more.”
The strike team doesn’t stop working until the
unit says they are 99 percent satisfied. The unit
signs a memorandum of agreement once the work
is completed.
In addition to barracks improvements, the strike
team has taken on giving a facelift to the Stone,
Hovey and Memorial chapels and the troop aid
station.
Recently, within seven days the team completed
painting and repairs on the Casey Community
Activities Center in preparation for the upcoming
Better Opportunities for Single and Unaccompanied
Soldiers conference Jan 31 – Feb. 2.
“For the Hovey area, Sgt. James Thompson
supervises the actual building construction,” Clarke
said. “He’s my right arm on those projects.
“The superb efforts and accomplishments alone
are a great reflection of what the strike team has
achieved,” said Lt. Col. Terry Hodges, Camp Casey
garrison commander. “Maintaining high quality of
life standards is directly attributed to our ability to SGT. 1ST CLASS WILLIAM CLARKE
listen to our most precious resource, the Soldiers.” Hwang, Yang Sok, a member of the Strike Team, applies
paint around window seals at Camp Casey. The team
E-mail banishm@korea.army.mil has taken on improving the chapels and barracks.
Strike Team member Yang, Chong Won inspects and fixes a leaky toilet in barracks on Camp Hovey.
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American Red Cross CPR

Instructor Class
Volunteers are needed to become First
Aid/CPR/AED instructors. Training
will be held during the weekend of Feb.
24 and 25 and March 3 from 9 a.m. to 5
p.m. at the ACS Training Room, building
2317 Camp Casey. Preregistration is
required. For more information, call:
730-3184.

AAFES Exchanges Closed Lunar

New Year
Most AAFES outlets will be closed
Lunar New Year Feb. 18. Camp Hovey
PX will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Camp
Casey Shoppette will be open from 10
a.m. to 7 p.m. Camp Red Cloud
Shoppette will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Army Community Services Coming

Events
Spouses and Civilian Newcomers
Orientation at Camp Casey will be held
Feb. 14 at the ACS building from 9 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m., Marriage, Baby and
Budget class will be held Feb. 16 at
Camp Casey ACS building from 9 a.m.
to noon., Home Buying Seminar will
be held at Camp Stanley ACS building
Feb. 19 from 1 to 4 p.m. For more
information call: 730-3143.
Camp Casey Radio Town Hall
Meeting
There will be a live radio broadcast
town hall meeting at Camp Casey Feb.
14 at 3 p.m. in the Digital Training and
Conference Center. For more
information call: 730-5096.
Individual Sisterhood Friendship
Signing Ceremony
The Individual Sisterhood Friendship
Signing Ceremony will be held Feb. 28
at CRC gym and at Mitchell’s Club. For
more information call: 732-6528/730-
2585.
Camp Red Cloud Reasonable
Accommodation Training
Reasonable Accommodation Training
will be held Feb. 7 in the MWR
conference room from 1:30 p.m. to 3
p.m.
Voting Slogan Contest
The 2008 primary and general elections
need a slogan to inspire interest and
participation. Submit your entries
today. For more information call: 723-
7514.
Avelina Richardson points to planned improvements that will be made to Primo’s and the Gateway Club in the near future.
Richardson selected for Carroll award
By Jim Cunningham
Area I Public Affairs
CAMP CASEY—Aristotle once said,
“Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the
work.” This is certainly the case regarding
the work Avelina Richardson, club
manager, did to improve the Primo’s Club
at Camp Casey. She turned it around from
danger of closing, to the top performing
club in Area I. Richardson did all of this
in only a few short months. In doing so,
she guaranteed her selection for the 2006
James A. Carroll, Jr. Award – Theme
Concept Outlet over $750,000 annual
revenue category.
“The Carroll Award is given by the
Department of the Army. People are
selected by the DA worldwide,”
Richardson said. “It is given for excellence
in management.”
The narrative for Richardson’s
nomination for the award says,
“Richardson’s expertise, management
skills, and dedication to success enabled
her remote and isolated Primo’s Express
outlet to generate $1,344,571 annual
revenues for fiscal 2006, yielding a net
income before depreciation of $112,547.
The Primo’s Express at Camp Casey
lead by Avelina Richardson, generated a
collective Morale, Welfare and Recreation
profit of more than $1.5 million for fiscal
2006. This is an exceptional performance
from a remote and isolated location
challenged by high labor costs, base access
restrictions and force realignments
throughout Korea and Camp Casey.”
“This award was the result of a team
concept,” Richardson said. “It is not
written on the award itself, but it was
achieved by a team concept.”
Richardson was notified Jan. 10, and
she has a theory why she was chosen.
“Primo’s was on a hot list of clubs
going to be closed if they didn’t make
money,” Richardson said. “We turned the
club around, and now we are making
money. This is the only club in all of Korea
making money on the food section.”
The club makes the most money in its
category in Area I as well.
“Management style and the way you
control everything in this club is what
turned it around,” Richardson said.
JIM CUNNINGHAM
Controlling everything that involves
club business led to extreme success in
turning around Primo’s Club.
“From food to the employees, control
must be maintained,” Richardson said.
“You will lose a lot of sales if you don’t
know how to control labor, cost of goods
and all things involved in operating a club.”
Richardson sees a bright new future
for Primo’s Club.
“We are waiting to do renovations,”
Richardson said. “After renovations, we
will double our revenue in food and the
bar.”
The nomination narrative goes on to
say, “This outstanding manager has
clearly demonstrated her expertise and
serves as a shining example of true
professionalism. She is a hard working
leader who has provided the community
an experience ‘second to none,’ and is
the obvious selection for the 2006 James
A. Carroll Jr. Award for Theme Concept
Outlet in the $750,000 annual revenue
category.”
E-mail james.f.cunningham@korea.army.mil

MWR Warrior Country KATUSA

Basketball Championship
Morale, Welfare and Recreation will
hold their KATUSA Basketball
Championship at Carey Fitness Center.
For more information call: 730-6882.
Superbowl Monday at CG’s Mess
Doors will open at 7 a.m. and the bar
will open at 7:30 a.m. Brunch
featuring steak and eggs will be
served at 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The game
will kick off at 8:25 a.m.
.
DA supports ‘National Wear Red Day’
Area I Public Affairs
Special to The Morning Calm
Today, Americans nationwide are celebrating the
fourth annual “National Wear Red Day” by wearing
red to show their support for women’s heart disease
awareness. “The Heart Truth” campaign is sponsored
by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
This institute is part of the National Institutes of
Health in the U. S. Department of Health and Human
Services.
It introduced the “Red Dress” as the national
symbol for women and heart disease awareness
Februrary 2003.
This was to help spread the word that heart disease is the
number one killer of American women.
The Department of the Army is joining federal agencies across
the country by encouraging all employees to wear red.
You should also encourage your colleagues and friends to do
the same.
And by doing so, whether it is a red dress, tie, pin or ribbon,
you are sending the lifesaving message that heart disease doesn’t
care what you wear -- it kills.
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Donnie McClurkin: living it, singing it

By Jim Cunningham
Area I Public Affairs
CAMP CASEY—The Installations
Management Command invited Donnie
McClurkin, gospel singer, to appear in
concerts on Army posts on the Korea
peninsula. The Grammy Award winner
for “Best Soul Contemporary Gospel
Award” in 2004 has a special reason for
coming to Korea.
“I am in Korea to do five concerts at
military bases throughout Seoul and
surrounding areas,” McClurkin said. “It’s
more my pleasure than anything else.
They asked us to come and sing for the
troops, and who is going to refuse?”
McClurkin’s purpose has multiple
roles.
“I am here to give the troops a bit of
gospel they could only get on CD,”
McClurkin said. “As soon as we finish
this tour we will go into our recording
mode. It has been more than two years
since we have done the last one. We really
haven’t begun to perfect all the tunes we
intend to put on the next CD.”
McClurkin sees a career change in the
next five years.
“Hopefully, I can hang up the touring JIM CUNNINGHAM
and singing career during the next five Donnie McClurkin lives and sings the gospel music he composes plus gospel standard songs Jan. 28 in Hanson Field House on Camp Casey.
years,” he said. “I am 47 years old now,
and I’m not going to do this for the rest chose him.
of my life. My assignment in music is “It is something that chose me,” he
almost over.” said. “Much like being called to become a
McClurkin sees his next assignment pastor, it chose me. My pastoral career
as pastor of two churches. started later after the singing. The
“I have been pastor of Perfecting Faith pasturing came through my relationship
Church in Freeport, N.Y. for five and a with God. Like David was a musician and
half years. We started another one down singer before he became king of Israel.”
in South Carolina and that one will be a McClurkin says he will produce the
year old Feb. 4.” recordings of others after hanging up his
McClurkin’s style is more ministry than recording career.
entertainment. “I will never go back to the performing
“You can expect to hear contemporary career,” he said. “I will produce the
gospel with some of the old gospel recordings of others just to scratch the
standards mixed in,” he said. “It’s ministry itch, so to speak. But I will never get back
more than entertainment. We sing to get into music.”
people’s attention and then we give them “Everything happens by due course,
the gospel message. We let them know nothing happens strenuously, it happens
that God is on their side; and we as civilians really beyond my knowing,” McClurkin
are more grateful for them, and it is more said. “We do 50 concerts a year, so that
of an honor to come and sing for the is enough.”
troops who are real heroes.”
McClurkin says music ministry E-mail james.f.cunningham@korea.army.mil

This trio of backup singers filled out the harmony of the McClurkin arrangements
with precise rhythm and intonation.
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Deoksu Palace provides window to past
By David McNally
Area II Public Affairs
A
visitor to Korea expects to see traditional
Asian architecture. It is, after all, what
makes this country unique to an
American. In Seoul, there may be nothing more
majestic and traditional than the five palaces of the
Joseon Dynasty.
One of the historic royal homes is across from
the Seoul City Hall behind a vast brick fence.
Top: Busy Seoulites Inside, a peaceful park contains faithful recreations
pass by the Deoksu of Deoksugung (“gung” means palace).
Palace entrance. Koreans and foreigners alike enter the palace
Above: The main hall grounds to get a glimpse of the nation’s royal past.
sits at the center of It is also a place for young dating couples or busy
the palace grounds. office workers to relax.
Right: Inside the main Deoksugung is steeped in history. The Yi family
hall there is a tall ruled Korea for more than five centuries (1392-
throne. 1910). Many say the name “Joseon” was how
Korea became known as “The Land of the Morning
Calm.” Others say it was an ancient name for the
land. Regardless, the dynasty became known for
Small historic touches bring authenticity to the recreation of
15th century Korean architecture. Visitors can walk through the Deoksu Palace grounds at their own pace.
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PHOTOS BY DAVID MCNALLY
many advances. The dynasty became one of the old
monarchies in world history.
During this period the capital was Seoul, King
Sejong created the Hangul alphabet and science and
culture flourished.
Throughout the years, Deoksugung had many
names. It was originally built in the late 16th
century. It is smaller than other Seoul palaces.
However, Deoksugung became the primary royal
home shortly before the Japanese occupation ended
the monarchy in 1910.
From spring through late fall, visitors can see
Korean re-enactors perform the changing of the
royal guards ceremony.
There is also an arts museum on the grounds,
but it is closed for renovation until December.
The palace is open 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. Tuesday-
Sunday. A ticket booth at the palace gate charges a
nominal fee. Parking is available along the north
palace wall.
(Editor’s note: See Page 16 for a story on the
development of the Hangul Alphabet)
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Gas station to close for two days

Visitor Center Closure
The Gate 20 Visitor Center is closed
through Feb. 16 for renovation. Visitors
should sign in at Gate 5, 10 or 17. Gate
20 will still be open for SOFA vehicles
and pedestrians.
Super Bowl Party
The Yongsan Super Bowl Party will be
Feb. 5 at the Main Post Club. Doors
will open at 5 a.m. Enjoy a free breakfast
starting at 6 a.m. There will be
giveaways and prizes, including a
grand prize of a round-trip ticket to the
continental United States. The first 50
patrons through the doors will compete
for a big-screen television. For
information, call 738-5254.
Yongsan Tax Center
The 2007 Yongsan Tax Center is now
open through May 10. The hours of
operation are 9 a.m.- 6 p.m Mondays-
Wednesdays and Fridays; 1 - 6
p.m.Thurdays and 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
By David McNally
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Army
and Air Force Exchange Service
officials plan to close the Yongsan Gas
Station Tuesday and Wednesday for
underground pumps and pipe work.
The station has been undergoing a
complete renovation to install pay-at-
the-pump capabilities since late
December.
“We chose Tuesday and Wed- PFC. JUNG JAE-HOON
The Yongsan Gas Station renovation continues as officials plan to completely close the facility
nesday because of low traffic,” said
Tuesday and Wednesday.
AAFES General Manager Ron
Daugherty. “We looked at pay days The construction work is set to employee will check identification and
and took everything into consideration begin after the station closes Feb. 5. ration cards, as well as vehicle
when coming up with the best time Daugherty urged all Area II eligibility.
to close.” community members to fill their tanks Patrons can choose to pay at the
Daugherty said the contractor before the closure. pump with a debit or credit card, or
originally asked for four days to When the station reopens Thursday, you can pay the cashier directly.
complete the underground work. officials expect to start using the first “The end result is the new
“But, we will be able to squeeze it of the new pumps. convenience of pay-at-the-pump and
all into to two days by working There will be a booth at the gas speed of service,” said Daugherty.
through the night,” he said. station entrance where an AAFES E-mail mcnallyde@korea.army.mil

Employees learn
Saturdays. The center will be closed
Sundays, as well as for federal and

sexual harassment
training holidays. For information, call
725-1040.

Comedy ROKs #1 prevention

There will be a free comedy show Feb.
10, at 8 p.m., at the Yongsan Main Post
Club.
American Forces’
Spouses’ Club Luncheon
“Make it, Bake it, Buy it, Grow it” is the
theme for the American Forces’
Spouses’Club February luncheon Feb.
20, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., at the
Dragon Hill Lodge – Mezzanine Level.
RSVP your reservation to
By Pfc. Jung Jae-hoon
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Area
II employees gathered Jan. 23, at the
Yongsan Community Services
Building for the Equal Employment
Opportunity and Prevention of Sexual
Harassment training sessions.
Each year, U.S. Army employees
must invest time to refresh themselves
with the training. PFC. JUNG JAE-HOON

AFSCRESERVATION@yahoo.com or
call 6355-5448. The cost is $14.25. AFSC
is unable to accommodate children,
including infants, at club luncheons.
African American/Black
History Month
“From Slavery to Freedom: The Story
of Africans in America” will be the
theme of an Area II luncheon 12 p.m.
Feb. 23 at the Main Post Club. The
community is invited.
“This explains to Army employees
what their rights and responsibilities
are,” said Installation Management
Command-Korea Region EEO
Director Catherine Dewar. “When they
have some issues they can act
according to their rights.”
Dewar started the two-hour POSH
class with a quiz on 10 EEO topics
that all Army employees should already
know.
“It is very important for the
Installation Management Command-Korea Region Equal Employment Opportunity Advisor
Catherine Dewar (right) gives a Prevention of Sexual Harassment class Jan. 23, at Yongsan.
employees to know these things,” she Dewar explained the two types of
said. “People tend to be shy to act sexual harassment, “Quid Pro Quo”
when they have problems at work and “Hostile Environment.”
because they don’t know what options Quid Pro Quo is when a supervisor
they have and what steps they have seeks sexual favors in return for a job
to take.” or a promotion. Hostile environment
When that happens, she said is when there are unreasonable
employees tend to get unproductive, interferences with job performance.
so it is a hazard for both employees Dewar also gave information about
and the workplace. See Sexual
Sexual, Page 12

Faithlift 2007 Februar

An Interdenominational Christian
Women’s Weekend will be held March
2-3 at South Post Chapel and Dragon
Hill Lodge. Register by Feb. 16 at chapel
services. For information, call 010-7114-
0593.
Leadership Conference
“Lead with Diligence” is the subject of
Protestant Women of the Chapel
conference Feb. 28 – March 1 at Hartell
House. Register by Feb. 16 at chapel
services. For information, call 010-7114-
0593.
Area II Web Site
For more community notes, news and
information, visit the Area II Web site
at http://area2.korea.army.mil.
ebruaryy brings Valentines, awareness month
Valentines,
By Tamara Sternberg
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Valentine’s Day is just around
the corner (Feb. 14). It is known across the United States as
a day of romance. But February is also “Teen Dating Violence
and Prevention Month.”
“I am a firm advocate of the term, ‘It takes a village,’”said
Area II Army Family Advocacy Program Manager, Stephanie
Glover. “It is important to talk not only about the warning
signs of an unhealthy and even violent relationship, but we
also need to talk about healthy relationships. How do they
look and feel?”
Among several programs planned for Area II will be
awareness seminars featuring a movie with a follow-on
discussion about teen dating and violence. The seminars will
be targeted toward teenagers at Seoul American High School.
Glover is working to inform Area II teens and their families
about what is a widespread, yet quiet, problem.
“Violence in teen dating is something that people are not
really talking about. It’s the big white elephant in the room,”
Glover said. “It’s very important to discuss it and make people
aware of how to talk about it because it affects a lot of
teens.”
Glover said this is an issue that deserves attention.
“I believe in partnership for a just cause and this is
definitely one,” Glover said.
“For Family Advocacy, it is our goal to provide additional
tools and resources that can ultimately change our behavior
and our decisions in a positive way,” she said. “By doing so,
we are all taking a step closer to ending violent relationships.”
Family Advocacy staff, along with other partnering
agencies, will distribute flyers detailing warning signs for
teens.There will be an adult dating violence prevention
workshop 6-8 p.m. Feb. 15, at the ACS Building. Call 738-
8861 to sign up or get information on the awareness month.
There are also pamphlets, books and videos on teen dating
and violence at AFAP in the ACS Building, Room 205.
E-mail tamaran.sternberg@korea.army.mil
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Grammy award winner sings
for Yongsan Garrison audience
Yongsan
By Pfc. Kim Sang-wook
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — More
than 1,300 Area II community
members packed Collier Field House
Jan. 26, to see a Grammy Award
winning gospel singer perform.
Donnie McClurkin visited U.S.
military installations in Korea Jan. 26-
31, performing concerts at Yongsan
Garrison, Camps Red Cloud, Casey,
Humpreys and Walker.
“As an American I support what
you do, and it is important for me to
come over and share whatever I
have,” McClurkin said. “I came here
to send a message of peace.”
McClurkin, a gospel singer and a
pastor of a Pentecostal congregation
on Long Island, N.Y., is a gospel
superstar who received numerous
honors including the coveted Grammy
Award in 2004.
For about an hour, McClurkin sang
his most famous songs, igniting the
audience with the spirit of music.
Midway throught the concert,
McClurkin invited the crowd to move
forward to the stage so he could
interact with them better.
“I can’t even describe how I felt
when I was blessed,” said Yongsan
audience member and singer Alice
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Myatt. “It will be a very memorable
day for me today.”
During the performance, Alice Myatt
got a chance to sing in front of the
Collier Field House crowd because
McClurkin heard her sing earlier during
an autograph-signing event at the Main
Exchange.
Myatt sang, “Lord You’ve Been
Good to Me.” The time she stood up
on the stage will be an unforgettable
moment, she said.
After the concert, Area II Command
Sgt. Maj. Diane Foster, representing
Yongsan servicemembers, presented
McClurkin with an Eagle Award. She
asked him to come back with other
great songs. PHOTOS BY PFC. KIM SANG-WOOK
“We are presenting this eagle to Grammy Award winner Donnie McClurkin performs a gospel concert Jan. 26, at Collier Field
ensure him that we want him to come House.
back,” Foster said. “There is not a
‘military doubt’ in his mind that we
enjoyed him, and that we are thankful
for him.”
“It was a great turnout,” said Area II
Morale, Welfare and Recreation
Director Paul Robinson. “The crowds
were yelling and the community
received a lot from this gospel concert.”
Installation Management Command
– Korea Region MWR sponsored the Above: More than 1,300 Area II community
event. members fill Collier Field House Jan. 26.
“After your assignment, please come Left: McClurkin greets the crowds during his
back home,” McClurkin told the crowd. performance.
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STEVE D AVIS
Korean cheerleaders perform a halftime show during the 2006 Main Post Club Super Bowl
party. The doors will open for this year’s party 5 a.m. Monday. There will be a free breakfast and
many door prizes, including a free round-trip airline ticket to the United States.

Area II to host YYongsan,

ongsan,
K-16 Super Bowl par ties
parties
By David McNally
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — The
Indianapolis Colts and Chicago Bears
will play Super Bowl XLI in front of
packed Area II audiences Monday at
the Yongsan Main Post Club and the
K-16 Landing Zone.
Area II Morale, Welfare and
Recreation plans to make both parties
fun events for everyone.
The Main Post Club will be showing
the game on big screens in the
Underground and Uptown. The doors
will open at 5 a.m.
The K-16 Landing Zone will open
at 6 a.m.
“The first 50 people in the door at
Yongsan will be able to compete for a
grand prize,” said Area II Community
Activities Centers Director Mario
Farrulla.
Farrulla said the first 20 people at
the K-16 Landing Zone will also be
able to compete for a grand prize.
Both grand prizes will be
televisions.
“We also have 10 iPods to give
away,” said Area II Morale, Welfare
and Recreation Director Paul
Robinson. “We’re going to have some
lucky winners, besides the Super
Bowl players.”
The American Chamber of
Commerce in Seoul donated the
popular digital music players.
There will be games and drawings
during the commercials and during
halftime,” said Area II MWR Market-
ing Director Sonnie Champigny.
Some of the contests will include
the best “Heisman Pose” and the “best-
dressed” audience member. Lucky
winners could take home a portable
DVD player.
In past years, more than 300 Area
II community members have turned
out for the MPC Super Bowl party.
“For MWR, it’s one of the biggest
events of the year,” Champigny said.
Besides the free breakfast buffet
for everyone who attends, there will
also be a drawing for a free roundtrip
airline ticket to the United States. The
airline ticket is being sponsored by
U.S. Airline Alliances.
“We will even have a halftime
performance by Korean cheer-
leaders,” Champigny said.
Of the first 50 community
members at Yongsan and first 20
community members at K-16, each
will guess the score at the end of the
quarters to win a DVD player. The
winner of the final game score will
win a television.
For information, call 738-5254.
E-mail mcnallyde@korea.army.mil

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what to do and how to do it when
these things happen, like a
complainant must contact the EEO
office within 45 days of the alleged
harassment.
During the second hour of training,
Dewar showed a video presentation
of workplace scenarios and indepth
discussions of perceptions.
“I hope people will always respect
each other so that these classes
wouldn’t have to be mandatory,”
Dewar said. “What may be
appropriate at home may not be
appropriate in the workplace. Respect
the workplace.”

Visit the Area II Web site for more

community information
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plot. Gray Wheeler (Jennifer Garner)
is holding a funeral for her fiance,
instead of a wedding, after he is killed
in an accident on his bachelor party
weekend. Los Angeles bad boy Fritz
(Timothy Olyphant) comes in for the
funeral and brings with him vast
knowledge of the deceased's double
life and child-bearing infidelities. Fritz
and Gray don't think much of each
other until they begin to get past
appearances and stereotypes and
appreciate what their mutual friend
loved about the other.
While I've never been a huge Kevin
Smith fan, probably based more on
choice of material than anything else,
he is delightful as the bumbling, guru-
quoting friend Sam who takes Gray
in as a roommate and provides
intelligent comic relief, as well as
being allowed some depth of
character that is pleasant and
surprising.
Blood Diamond — Set against the
backdrop of the chaos and civil war
that enveloped 1990s Sierra Leone,
"Blood Diamond" is the story of
Danny Archer (Leonardo DiCaprio),
an ex-mercenary from Zimbabwe,
and Solomon Vandy (Djimon
Hounsou), a Mende fisherman. Their
histories and circumstances are as
different as any can be until their
fates become joined in a common
quest to recover a rare pink
diamond, the kind of stone that can
transform a life or end it.
Solomon, who has been taken from
his family and forced to work in the
diamond fields, finds the
extraordinary gem and hides it at
great risk, knowing if he is
discovered, he will be killed instantly.
But he also knows the diamond
could not only provide the means to
save his wife and daughters from a
life as refugees but also help rescue
his son, Dia, from an even worse
fate as a child soldier.
Freedom writers — Based on
actual diary accounts of several
teenagers following the LA riots,
Freedom writers is the story of an
idealistic teachers attempts to make a
difference in the lives of her at risk
students. Located in gang-ravaged
Long Beach, California, Woodrow
Wilson High is a hotbed of violence
due to a voluntary integration program
which brings Black, Latino, Asian, and
White students together. Rather than
having the desired effect of creating
healthy diversity, this program breeds
constant war between all parties
involved, the result being daily gun
shots, constant racial slurs, and gang
violence.
Played largely by young unknowns,
the freshman class in question is both
naive and wise beyond its years.
While never having heard of the
Holocaust, these kids are well-versed
in the pain of poverty, the legal system,
and death.
Unaccompanied Minors — A
Midwest-wide blizzard strands
passengers at an airport on
Christmas Eve in this family
comedy. Security corrals the kids
traveling without parents into a
large, windowless room. Sans
supervision, the area quickly
descends into a sugar-fueled Lord
of the flies frenzy, with food fights
substituting for any real violence.
Five kids attempt to escape:
awkward-but-normal teen Spencer
(Dyllan Christopher), Harvard-
bound brain Charlie (Tyler James
Williams), gentle giant Beef (Brett
Kelly), rebel Donna (Quinn
Shephard), and rich girl Grace (Gina
Mantegna). Thwarted by the
holiday-hating head of passenger
relations (Lewis Black) and an
unlucky underling (Wilmer
Valderama), the kids try to salvage
their Christmas holiday.
Casino Royale — After a great
deal of discussion on the part of
fans and producers alike over
Daniel Craig’s (The mother, Munich)
suitability for the role of James
Bond, he more than proves himself
in this explosive revamping of the
franchise. Under the direction of
Martin Campbell (The mask of
zorro) and with Paul Haggis
(Crash) helping with the re-writes,
this addition to the Bond canon
manages to hold true to the
essence of the stories the
villainous villains, the fabulous sets,
the beautiful women, the fast-
paced action while updating the
formula with subtlety and humanity.
Trading in the Cold War era for a
new, post-9-11 landscape, the tale
unfolds in locations including the
Bahamas, Venice, and the Czech
Republic. It opens in Madagascar,
where Bond pursues a guerilla
bomb-maker in one of the most
breathtaking chase scenes ever.

Night At The Museum No Show Stranger Than Fiction Lets Go To Prison No Show No Show No Show
. (PG) 6:45 p.m. (PG13) 6:45 p.m. (R) 6:45 p.m.
Catch And Release Catch And Release Catch And Release Borat Casino Royale Casino Royale Blood Diamond
(PG13) 9:30 p.m. (PG13) 9:30 p.m. (PG13) 9:30 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m.
Blood Diamond The Holiday Lets Go To Prison Casino Royale Blood Diamond No Show Catch And Release
(R) 9 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m. (R) 8 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m.
Blood Diamond Saw III Unaccompanied Minors Casino Royale No Show Catch And Release Blood Diamond
(R) 7 p.m. (R) 9 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m. (PG13) 7 p.m. (PG13) 9 p.m. (R) 7 p.m.
Catch And Release Catch And Release Catch And Release Unaccompanied Minors Unaccompanied Minors Blood Diamond Blood Diamond
(PG13) 8:30 p.m. (PG13) 8 p.m. (PG13) 8 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m. (PG) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m. (R) 7 p.m.
Catch And Release Happy Feet Happy Feet The Black Dahlia The Black Dahlia Deja Vu Deja Vu
(PG13) 8:30 p.m. (PG) 9:30 p.m. (PG) 6:30 p.m. (R) 6 p.m. (R) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m. (PG13) 6 p.m.
Deck The Hall Deck The Hall Deck The Hall Turistas Turistas Unaccompanied Minors Unaccompanied Minors
(PG) 9:30 p.m. (PG) 9:30 p.m. (PG) 6:30 p.m. (R) 6 p.m. (R) 6 p.m. (PG) 6 p.m. (PG) 6 p.m.

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A recipe for preparing for Lent
By Chaplain (MAJ) James Elliott O’Neal
Area III Catholic Chaplain
On Wednesday the 21st of February, many
Christian Churches and Denominations will begin a
Forty Day Preparation for the holiest day for
Christians—Easter.
This period of time which is called Lent usually
begins with a service which includes the distribution
for ashes which are placed on the forehead of the
person and the minister tells the person in these or
similar words to either “remember that you are dust
and to dust you shall return” or “turn from sin and be
faithful to the Gospel.”
During Lent the faithful are asked to “pray, fast and
give alms” as a way of helping the person to prepare
to remember the suffering, death and resurrection of
Jesus.
Lent is a time of spiritual renewal.
Sr. Melannie Svoboda, S.N.D., tells us that she
feels close to her deceased mother every time she
follows one of her recipes.
However, she feels her mother’s presence even
more when she follows her mother’s recipe for living:
daily prayer, love for family, concern for those in need
and absolute trust in God no matter what.
As the Lord tells us through the Prophet Joel:
“Return to me with all your heart.”
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The prophet tells us to return to God with our
whole heart—not just part of our heart. St. Paul in
his second letter to the Church of Corinth (2
Cor.5:20-6:2) reminds us that now (not tomorrow,
next week, or next year), but now is the day of
salvation.
What is God asking of me today?
In addition, in the Gospel of Matthew (Matt. 6:1-
6, 16-18), Jesus instructs us to give alms quietly
and to fast with a cheerful face. (Fasting from
crabbiness can be a fine Lenten practice).
If we follow this recipe, then surely we will be
closer to God by Easter Sunday.

Area III W orship Services

Worship
Protestant Wednesday 7 p.m. Freedom Chapel 5:10 p.m. Camp Eagle Chapel
Collective Contemporary For information on Bible study groups and other religious services and
Sunday 6 p.m. Freedom Chapel activities, contact the nearest installation chaplain’s office.
Sunday 10:30 a.m. Zoeckler Station
Chapel KATUSA Area III Chaplains
11 a.m. Freedom Chapel, Tuesday 7 p.m. Freedom Chapel
Sunday 8 p.m. Camp Long Chapel Chaplain (Maj.) Ray Robinson
Camp Long Chapel Raymond.robinsonjr@korea.army.mil 753-7274
Suwon Air Base
Chapel
Catholic Chaplain (Maj.) James O’Neal
3 p.m. Camp Eagle Chapel Mass Daily 11:45 p.m. Freedom Chapel james.e.oneal@korea.army.mil 753-7276
Gospel Sunday 9:30 a.m. Freedom Chapel Chaplain (Capt.) Kyle Taylor
Sunday 1 p.m. Freedom Chapel 4 p.m. Camp Long Chapel kyle.a.taylor@korea.army.mil 721-3356
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Rediscover Hangul, the Korean alphabet

By Cpl. Lee Yoon-joo
2nd Infantry Division Public Affairs

T
hroughout history, humans have taken great
steps from ancient times to the modern world
we are living in today. And, no one doubts that
written language played a great role in developing culture,
society as well as science. Yet, for Koreans, it means far
more than that.
Korean King Sejong created “Hangul,” the Korean
alphabet. Before Hangul was invented, Koreans had to use
Hanja, the Chinese characters, to read and write. However,
because it was foreign language, it could not fully express
the thoughts and spoken language of Koreans. Moreover,
Hanja was too complicated for the common people, mostly
farmers, to learn. They could not submit legitimate
complaints to the authorities, other than through oral
communication, and they had no way to record the
agricultural wisdom and knowledge they gained through
the years.
King Sejong felt sympathy for the people and searched
for solutions. What he envisioned was a set of letters
uniquely Korean and easily learnable, rendering it
accessible and usable for the common people. After years
of research with great scholars, Hun-min-jung-um, the first
Korean alphabet, was born.
In the proclamation preface, King Sejong said, “Many
common people had no way to express their thoughts in
writing due to the complexity of Hanja. Out of my
sympathy for their difficulties, I have created a set of 28
letters. The letters are very easy to learn, and it is my hope
that they improve the quality of life of all people.”
The alphabet originally had 28 letters, but only 24 are
used today, 10 vowels and 14 consonants.
The shapes of the consonant letters represent the
outlines of the parts of the mouth and tongue used to
pronounce them. The vowel letters come from the shape
of sky, earth and people. By resembling the shape of the
mouth and three elements, one can easily learn how to
write and read Hangul. Its simplicity and small number of
letters lessen the burden of memorizing them as well.
It is no coincidence that by the time the Korean children
reach school age, most master Hangul. Hangul also pulled
down the illiteracy rate to near zero percent mark in Korea.
Hangul is also the most original alphabet in the world.
Most of the alphabets in other countries have gone through
many complicated changes with a long history in order to
become the letters they use today. Some, like English
PHOTOS DAVID MCNALLY
alphabets and Kana letters of Japanese, derived from other BY

A King Sejong statue at Deoksu Palace honors the famous monarch for his role in developing “Hangul,” the Korean alphabet.
languages such as Latin and Chinese. However, Hangul
has only gone through minor changes.
It is the only alphabet in the world which has the exact
record of the creator, the purpose and the date of creation.
Today, there are about 3,000 spoken languages and, among
them, there are only about 100 languages which have
written letters. There are no alphabets that have exact
information on the date of origin, the purpose of creation
and the name of creator other than Hangul.
Lastly, nearly any sound or language can be translated
in Hangul without any difficulties. By combining each
consonant and vowel, Hangul can write 12,768 letters,
meaning it can produce 12,768 sounds, which is the largest
sound pool in one language in the world. Usually a vowel
and a consonant can be combined into a letter, but
sometimes a letter can be a combination of two consonants
with one consonant, or one vowel with two consonants.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific, Cultural
Organization awards the “King Sejong Literacy Prize” to
those who contribute to reducing illiteracy. On Oct. 1,
1997, UNESCO even designated the Korean alphabet as a
world archive property.
Hangul has been at the root of the Korean culture and
has preserved its national identity. It is in the heart of Hangul is the only alphabet in the world to have an exact date of
Koreans as the greatest heritage of all. Koreans even creation. Hangul immediately lowered illiteracy rates.
designated “Hangul Day” to celebrate the creation of
Hangul every Oct. 9. Smart brains and diligence were not
the only elements that derived the miracle of Han River
and many other economic revolutions in Korea. It was
cultural power like Hangul that drove Koreans to where King Sejong’s legend lives on as Koreans celebrate his alphabet
they stand now. during “Hangul Day” each Oct. 9.
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McClurkin draws area crowd
By Rakendra Moore
IMCOM Public Affairs
Gospel great Donnie McClurkin
was in the Yongsan area performing
live at the Collier Field House for
troops and their families Jan. 26.
As for the concert, there wasn’t a
shortage of enthusiasm or great
expectation in the air. Hearing the
artist music was enough for one fan,
and it was also all she looked
forward to.
“I’m looking forward to hearing
his music,” said Cheryl Scott, one of
many concert goers.
“I love his music.”
Although the majority of attendees
were seasoned McClurkin fans, there
were still some who has never heard
of the gospel singer.
“This is my first time listening to
the artist,” said Staff Sgt. Parry
Pethel. Company D, 168th Medical
Bn.
RAKENDRA MOORE
A crowd looks on as McClurkin recieves a
token of appreciation.
HALO Tournament
Korea Region MWR will host the 2007
“Halo 3” Team Tournament Feb.24, at
the K-16 Community Activities Center.
Registration will begin at Noon
followed by a tournament briefing at
12:30 p.m. The competition will
commence at 1 p.m. and continue until
completed. An awards ceremony will
conclude the event.
Tour tournament will be based on team
competition. All players will play the
same game, “Halo 3.” The team with
the highest combined score, during the
competitive phases of the tournament,
will be determined the winner.
BOSS Winter Games
Single and unaccompanied Soldiers
ready to hit the slopes for the BOSS
Winter Games weekend getaway must
sign up now at your local CAC.
The trip costs $99 for accommodation,
equipment rentals and the lift ticket.
An awards banquet will follow the
event.
Full payment must be received at the
time of registration. Please visit your
local MWR to register because there
are limited seating.
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And by this being a first for
Pethel, he decided to accompany a
friend to the concert.
After an introduction for the
Grammy Award winning artist, by the
senior Chaplain, Lt. Col. James P.
King, Area II and IMCOM-Korea
chaplain, the evening got under way
with McClurkin singing “That’s what
I believe.” And “Holy” a crowd
favorite was performed later on in the
performance.
A sense of pride for the military
uniform and what it stands for is
instilled in warfighters from the first
day they pledge their allegiance to the
United States.
That allegiance also includes the
importance of what it truly means to
have core values. With that, they are
taught what those values are as well
as how to implement them daily.
Soldiers stationed here are more
than familiar with the essence of
those Army core values.
However, the men and women
RAKENDRA MOORE
who wear the uniform aren’t the only Command Sgt. Maj., Diane Forster, Area II command sergeant major, presents Donnie
class of professionals who institutes a McClurkin with a gift after his performance Jan. 26, at Collier Field House at Yongsan.
heart-felt code which guides them
throughout their individual journeys. share whatever he has to lift their his commitment.
“My sense of core values rely on spirits. “I enjoyed the concert, and I
my faith in God,” said McClurkin. In return for McClurkin’s, appreciate his sincerity,” said Capt.
McClurkin also shared that he dedication to support service members Simone Jenkins, 532nd Military
supports everything service members for their sacrifice, there were those on Intelligence Bn.
do, and that it is important to him to hand who also felt gratitude toward “I’ll never forget,” she added.
Buccaneers cheerleaders to
perform throughout peninsula
Moral Welfare and Recreation
Special to “The Morning Calm Weekly”
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Cheerleaders will entertain troops
stationed throughout the peninsula with
their dance and variety show Feb. 11-
14.
All performances are open to the
military community free of charge,
courtesy of MWR and AAFFES.
Known for the peppy personalities,
attractive uniforms and intricate dance
routine, the elite sideline squad has been
entertaining “Bucs” fans since 1976.
As the football team has grown from
an amateur expansion team to Super
Bowl winners, the cheerleaders have
become an important part of the game. COURTESY PHOTO
All of the members are committed, hard The Tampa Bay Buccaneers cheerleaders pose for a picture during a photo session.
working and dedicated individuals. Costume designers have focused on appearances for both non-profit and
They are selected from hundreds of maintaining the same logos and colors corporate events and select members
contenders yearly – and previous as the NFL Championship team. serve as ambassadors visiting military
members are required to re-audition Red tops, short pants and skirts and stationed abroad. The Tampa Bay
ensuring the best qualified are standing long black boots pay homage to the Buccaneers cheerleaders have also been
on the sidelines come kick-off. pirate appearance while accessories chronicled in 2006 on “Making the
Daily practices require endurance, personalize the look for each routine. Squad.” The show took you inside the
Composed of athletes, educators, selection process beginning with
athleticism, dance ability and
professionals, mothers, students; team auditions and revealed what it takes to
personality. Choreography is fresh and
members have contributed countless become a team member.
demanding with new and exciting dance
hours to community service For more information on the show,
routines livening up the crowds during
half-time shows. organizations. They make community please contact DSN 723-3078.
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194th Soldiers blown away

by training with Chinooks

PHOTOS BY F. NEIL NEELEY

Riggers hook two HMMWV’s in tandem at Desiderio Army Airfield to a CH-47 Chinook helicopter for transport to the multipurpose range complex at the Rodriquez Range facility.

By F. Neil Neeley Soldiers have been around an aircraft at all. It was will tell you that it’s all about following the technical
Area III Public Affairs excellent training.” manuals.
CAMP HUMPHREYS – The wind gusts were The Chinook can lift enormous loads, and this “It’s just basically organizing things to match all
strong enough at times to knock you off of your feet mission took full advantage of its lifting capacity— of the manuals,” May said. “Everything else is
and HMMWV’s and CONEX’s went flying through 26,000 pounds from center hook; 17,000 pounds from checking as you go. Managing the load is mainly a
the air. the forward/aft hook or a 25,000 pound tandem load. power issue and managing power once you’re
No, this wasn’t a scene from the “Wizard of Oz,” One of them easily picked up two 5,200 pound flying.”
and it wasn’t Kansas either. Three massive CH-47 HMMWV’s that were slung together and effortlessly By late afternoon the Chinooks had loaded two
Chinook helicopters were hovering over Desiderio flew away with them. HMMWV’s, four CONEX’s and several companies
Army Airfield here with enormous cargo loads slung Handling such heavy loads can be tricky but Chief of troops, leaving the field bare of cargo and
beneath them. Warrant Officer 3 Daniel May, Chinook pilot, B personnel. Calm descended over Desiderio Airfield
The equipment belonged to the194th Maintenance Company, 3rd battalion, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade much like after a hurricane.
Battalion which was bound for training at the
multipurpose range complex at the Rodriquez Range
facility.
Riggers, pilots and Soldiers were working together
to prepare and then move the unit’s equipment and
personnel downrange.
What’s it like to perch precariously on top of a
CONEX with a big Chinook beating down on you?
Just ask Pvt. Chad Masse, 520th Maintenance
Company, and one of the Soldiers who rigged the big
loads. He’ll tell you that it feels a lot like being in a
hurricane. “I was about to be blown away,” Masse
said, “But after a while you get the fear out. Besides, I
had the guys from my team to help keep me anchored
and that helps a lot.”
The entire day presented a unique training
opportunity for everyone involved.
“We’ve had to learn how to sling up the equipment,
and get it ready to load it up to the aircraft,” said Sgt.
1st Class Mark Shafer, Headquarters, Headquarters
Company, 194th Plans S-3. “This is the first time in a
long time that we’ve had the opportunity to do this
kind of training, so it’s the first time that a lot of these All aboard! Soldiers from the 194th Maintenance Battalion board a CH-47 Chinook helicopter.
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RED DRAGON
INN DFAC
SUPERBOWL
Watch the game on eight big screen
TVs. DFAC opens at 7 a.m. and will
have a special Super Bowl brunch
from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Cost $4.20.
Everyone is welcome.
SPOUSE
O R I E N TAT I O N
SEMINAR NOW
M A N D A D T O RY
The SOS is scheduled for Feb. 26, at
the CAC, 8 a.m. Under the new
regulation it is mandatory for
spouses to attend prior to receiving
her/her permanent ration control
card. You can register thru sponsors’
unit, FRG assistance or directly to
ACS. Info. 753-8401.
RESUME CLASS
SCHEDULED
Resume Writing class Feb16. 9 -12
a.m., open to everyone followed by
a Resumix Preparation class for
federal jobs for US Citizens only,
from 1- 4 p.m.. You can attend one or
both classes. Call 753-8401/8321 to
register.
SUWON CAREER
PLANNING CLASS
An employment manager will be
coming to Suwon Feb. 12. Class will
cover job skills, resume, cover letter
and job interviewing. To register call
ACS at 788-4934.
BABYSITTING
CLASS SCHEDULED
The Red Cross will have a
Babysitting Class Friday, Feb 16,
from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Red
Cross building. Students must be at
least 12 years old at the start of the
class. Limited to the first 10 students
to register. Call 753-7173.
YOUTH SPORTS
SEEKS COACHES
Coaches needed for the upcoming
T-ball and baseball season.
Applicants must undergo a
background check and attend
Certification Training. Contact YS
Lisa Hogue at 753-5051.
YS BASEBALL
REGISTRATION
Registration will be held from Feb.1 -
28 at the Youth Center, from 9 a.m.-6
p.m. $45 fee and must have a current
sports physical and YS membership
prior to registering. After Feb. 28
registrations will be accepted on a
space available basis with an
additional $10 late fee per child.
Contact Lisa Hogue at DSN 753-
5051.
CYS JOBS
A variety of positions remain open
at both the Youth Center and Child
Development Center. U.S.
Citizenship and background check
required. Call YS at 753-8507 or
contact CPOC for further details
Area III
Lingg provides bridge between
students and the community
By F. Neil Neeley
Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS – Many
people know that Camp Humphreys
has a School Liaison Officer but do
they know what she does and how
much she can help students?
Michelle Lingg is the Area III
School liaison officer. She works out
of Child and Youth Services and is
the liaison between the Humphrey’s
community and Area III schools.
“Actually I cover five schools,”
Lingg said.
“As well as home schooled
children. There’s the Humphreys
American Elementary School, Osan
Jr. High and High school and the off
post International Christian School.
Lingg explained that 40 percent
of the International Christian
School’s students are from
Humphreys’ military families.
“Some of those students are not
command sponsored, but they can
still turn to me for help,” Lingg said.
“I also help students who are home
schooled she added.”
Lingg points out that home
schooled kids can come to her and
use the facilities at CYS. “We have
computers and internet access for
research here,” Lingg said.
“A lot of students who are
stationed here in Korea get a lot of
scholarships from different
sources,” Lingg said. “Home
schooled students often don’t have
that information. They can come
602nd Soldier a volunteer and a role model
By F. Neil Neeley
Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS – Volun-
teering can be personally rewarding
and is an excellent alterative to
spending time in the Ville. Spec.
Dennis Chechuck, B Company,
602nd Aviation Support Battalion, is
all about that and more.
Chechuck loves kids and has
been volunteering regularly at Camp
Humphreys Youth Services for more
than two months. He helps with
sports and after school homework
and is a solid role model for the kids
he helps.
“I think that volunteering at YS
is a great idea,” Chechuck said.
“It’s great to work with the kids
and they like to work with us. It
also gives them a better
understanding of what their
military parents do because they
see me in uniform and they see
what I’m all about.”
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to me or I can go out to them to give facilitator between American
them the information that they need for students and academic resources in
scholarships.” the Korean community.
Part of Lingg’s job is to help students “I can facilitate academic
transitioning into or out of the achievement or other cultural issues
community. here,” Lingg said. “I try to build
“Soldiers and their families are usually partnerships with local national
here on a one-year tour,” Lingg said. schools and other agencies or
“When they move to or organizations.”
from another duty If a student
station, they need to chooses to go for
move to another school. vocational training
There are documents instead of going to
and records that they college Lingg has
need to carry with them. help for them too.
I help them with that, “There isn’t
and I let them know much vocational
what to prepare before recourse here in our
they move.” community,” Lingg
Another thing Lingg LINGG said. “But in Korea
does is to help high we have a lot of
transitioning school seniors meet their vocational high schools. If a student
new school’s graduation requirements. needs to have some sort of lab or
“Schools have different training, I can go out and help them
requirements,” Lingg said. “It’s really to use the facilities on the economy.
important for high school seniors to be I can help them get instruction from
prepared, so I help them with that. I can English-speaking professionals
contact the School Liaison officer at working at nearby universities, or I
their new assignment and coordinate can invite instructors to come over
things.” here to help them.”
Lingg can also help with pre-college The bottom line for Lingg is that
preparation for students who are going she’s here to help students succeed.
off to college or university. “I want the community to know
“I can help them with academics by that I’m here for them
facilitating SAT classes,” she said. “If educationally, academically or
they need tutoring, I help them find it culturally,” she said.
at their schools or ask the principal to
have a class.” If you need help from Lingg you
Lingg also sees herself as a cultural can call her at CYS at 753-8274.
Besides being personally rewarding, Chechuck is especially appreciated
Chechuck has another motivation for by Joon Auci, Child and Youth
volunteering. He is working towards Services Coordinator.
earning a Military Outstanding Volunteer “It’s important for the kids to have
Service Medal and with it, some him as male role model,” Auci said.
additional promotion points. “We really appreciate having him
As the only male volunteer, spending his off-time with us.”
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Area III now eating right
at the new Subway
(from left) Spec Michael Munson, Area III BOSS Coordinator, Command Sgt. Major
Jason Kim, Col. Michael J. Taliento Jr., Area III commander, George B. Ricker, AAFES
general ganager, Kim, Song Song-in, Korean general manager for Subway, cut a cake
commemorating the opening of the new Subway on Camp Humphreys Jan. 27
By F. Neil Neeley
Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS – A new
Subway Sandwich Shop opened in
the Main PX food court with a
ribbon cutting ceremony held
Saturday Jan. 27.
The new shop gives Camp
Humphreys Soldiers and civilians
another alternative to burgers,
chicken and pizza.
Area III Commander Col. Michael
J. Taliento said that the addition of
Subway to the food court lineup was
Soldiers practice for an upcoming road march during Sergeants Time last Thursday by
marching in full ruck around the Humphreys perimeter.
Area III
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Talent Show wows ‘em on Humphreys
By Bob McElroy
Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS – Anthony
Cox sings the Diamond Rio tune “One
More Day” during the Soldiers Talent
Show held Saturday evening in the
Community Activities Center.
Area III Soldier Spotlight
F. NEIL NEELEY Eighth U.S. Army Confinement
Facility Military Police Guards
By Bob Frace
Special to Area III PAO
a positive step towards improving CAMP HUMPHREYS – As you
the quality of life on Camp ride the Camp Humphreys garrison
Humphreys. bus or are out in your privately-
AAFES General Manager George owned vehicle and pass the Eighth
B. Ricker remarked that customers Army Confinement Facility or you
seemed to prefer Subway over the see the inmates in their orange jump
Robin Hood sandwich shop. suits inside the fenced area, you might
“We had a soft opening here wonder about this building and who
yesterday and we did four times the is in there. Those who know about
business that we’ve done in the past this facility do their best to avoid it;
with Robin Hood,” Ricker said. some joke that it is known as the
“None of that increase in business Motel 6, because the Military
effected sales at our Subway shop Police guards “…always leave the
on Zoeckler Station.” light on.” Many may speculate
why someone is confined there
or may mention someone they
knew who was confined, but
the bottom line is that, those who
are in there know they are there
because of the choices they
made.
There is another set of people
there and that is the reason for
my story. They are our great
warriors, the Military Police
guards and the supporting Soldiers
of the facility. They operate this
facility 24 hours per day seven days
a week, 365 days a year; they are a
great asset to our community for the
hard work they do every day.
I remember the first time I toured
the facility and saw the
professionalism and cheerfulness of
our Military Police. I asked a young
U.S. MP guard how one could be so
cheerful and motivated having to be
behind bars all day and she quickly
answered:
“I get to go home each day.”
F. NEIL NEELEY
I met a young private who worked
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BOB MCELROY
Cox and about 20 other performers
dazzled the full house with their talent
and versatility.
The acts included a host of singers
belting out tunes from Motown, rhythm
and blues and hip hop as well as original
compositions.
in the facility who was not an MP
but a cook and I asked him what
made him deal with working at this
facility and he replied that he loved
his job in the Army and it did not
matter where it was.
A KATUSA MP who worked the
facility’s entrance access point also
displayed professionalism as he
briefed me on the requirements for
entering; when I asked him
the same question, he
said he was proud
of what he was
doing.
The Military
Police guards,
both U.S. and
KATUSA as well
as the support
personnel who work in
this facility are truly
remarkable individuals.
They show the Warrior
spirit everyday while still
providing inmates with the
services the command
requires. They are young
men and woman who—like their
comrades on the Korean
peninsula—give 100 percent to
their profession.
I am not selecting or singling out
one group of individuals over
another, but rather shining the
spotlight on a given group’s
commitment to America and the
Republic of Korea. I look forward
to continuing to show you the best
in the world.
Bob Frace served as the Area
III Command Sergeant Major
before his retirement.
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Camp Henry Snack Bar hours slashed

By Galen Putnam
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY – In a move that
could have a major impact on Soldiers
and civilian employees alike, the
operating hours at the Army and Air
Force Exchange Service Snack Bar on
Camp Henry have been cut by a
significant margin.
The Snack Bar’s operating hours were
cut by 25 hours per week beginning Feb.
1. The facility, previously open 6:30 a.m.
– 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday will
now open at the same time and close at
2 p.m. on those days. The Snack Bar
will remain closed on Sundays.
“The reason the Snack Bar is being
closed earlier is that so few people are
using it, particularly during those hours,”
said Kurt Brunen, AAFES Area IV
general manager. “Sales after 2 p.m.
were not paying the cost of the salary
of the associates which had already been
cut to one person per concept.”
AAFES officials considered closing
the facility but opted to continue
operating with reduced hours.
“We really didn’t want to cut services
but sales have declined dramatically at
this facility as well as the Shoppette,”
Brunen said.
Those operating losses are due in part
to the reduced number of Soldiers
billeted on Camp Henry. In recent
months, Soldiers from the former 20th
Area Support Group were relocated to
Camp Carroll and the 798th Military
Police Battalion left the peninsula.
“If more people start being billeted
on Camp Henry again, we will take
12:10 p.m. – Noon rush patrons wait in line as Camp Henry AAFES Snack Bar employees
prepare and serve lunch. The snack bar now closes at 2 p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays.
another look at the hours,” Brunen said.
“Unfortunately, when the Soldiers who
were billeted here moved out, so did the
afternoon sales at the snack bar. I really
would like to emphasize that if the
population increases, we are willing to
re-look the hours.”
Despite the sound business rationale
behind the decision, some are concerned
about the potential impact the change
will bring about.
“This will affect the Soldiers
tremendously, especially those who work
late hours and can’t make it to the dining
facility,” said 1st Sgt. Venesia Denson,
Headquarters and Headquarters Company,
Area IV Support Activity. “It is very dry
here – there aren’t a lot of options on Camp
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Henry, so closing the snack bar that early
will significantly reduce the choices that
the Soldiers have. This could seriously
affect Soldier morale.”
Others agreed.
“This will make things harder in the
evenings, that’s for sure,” said Staff Sgt.
John Henry, 2nd platoon sergeant, HHC,
Area IV Support Activity, who lives and
works on Camp Henry. “I go to the gym
after work and when I’m done there the
dining facility is already closed so not
having the snack bar available really limits
things. You pretty much have to get in a
cab and go to Camp Walker if you want
to have some choices. I also have Soldiers
who go there to grab a snack and use
the Wi-Fi (wireless Internet) connection
12:40 p.m. – What a difference a half-hour
makes. Only 30 minutes after the lunchtime
rush, the Snack Bar is nearly deserted.
to do instant messaging, so they won’t
be able to do that anymore.”
Soldiers aren’t the only patrons who
will be affected.
“It hurts since my classes start at 6
p.m.,” said Detlef Loyd, 18, a family
member who is taking college classes
at the Education Center on Camp Henry.
“It affects my ability to relax and grab
something to eat before class. It is nice
to be able to hook into the Wi-Fi and
check e-mail while eating.”
Brunen stressed he is committed to
working with the command to find
another location to provide a Wi-Fi
option after 2 p.m., citing the Camp
Henry Coffee Shop as a possible site.
Civilian employees and contractors
will feel the impact as well.
“This will be a blow to me,” said
Stanley White, information management
officer with the Army Materiel
Command – Far East, who works on
Camp Henry. “I work late nights and
like to grab a quick bite at the snack
bar. This will be a drastic change.”
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AFAP conference brings community issues to the fore

By Galen Putnam
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP WALKER – Working together to make one’s
community a better place to live, work, serve, train,
and play is a noble endeavor. That’s exactly what about
100 Area IV residents did at the 2007 Area IV Army
Family Action Plan Jan. 26 at Camp Walker’s Soldier
Memorial Chapel and Fellowship Hall.
Delegates addressed a variety of issues in order to
not only identify, but provide suggested solutions to the
community’s most pressing needs. Many issues were
submitted in advance by interested parties and many
more were brainstormed by the volunteers who
comprised the Housing, Medical, Consumer, Force
Support/Entitlements, Teen and other working groups.
Each group then selected what it considered to be its
top three issues, providing detailed suggestions and
proposed solutions during the conference’s out briefing.
All issues submitted to or brought up at the
conference, from the smallest to the most significant,
will be forwarded to the command for action.
“The annual Area IV AFAP Conference is the first
step in the Department of the Army’s plan to identify and
resolve areas of concern that affect readiness, retention
and the quality of life for
Army families,” said
Steven Wegley, Area IV
Army Family Team
Building and AFAP
manager. “If they can’t be
resolved at the local level
these issues, along with
their proposed solutions,
will go to the region level
or even the Department of the Army level if necessary.”
According to Army Family Action Plan data, 90
percent of the issues presented are resolved at the local
level. If a resolution cannot be reached locally, it is elevated
to the major command level. In rare cases, issues are
further elevated to the Department of the Army.
Conference participants took advantage of their
chance to “make a difference.”
“I liked being able to choose what we thought were
the most relevant issues,” said Spec. Stephanie Luke,
Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 36th
Signal Battalion. “I enjoyed the experience. It was very
useful. I like knowing that everybody’s opinions will
be heard at a higher level.”
In order to keep discussions on track, each
working group had a facilitator, recorder and
transcriber to help guide the action. Facilitators
managed the work group process in an effort to keep
participants focused and goal oriented. Recorders
jotted down on butcher paper discussion points in order
to keep track of the many ideas, topics and suggestions
being bandied about. Transcribers then typed the
butcher paper notes into a laptop computer to preserve
the group’s notes and retain a written history of the
proceedings.
To provide additional support, subject matter experts
from a variety of fields were on hand throughout the
day to observe, answer questions and offer guidance.
Area IV officials were pleased with the outcome.
“I’ve been told that this was absolutely the best
AFAP conference on the peninsula this year,” said Col.
John E. Dumoulin Jr., commander, Area IV Support
Activity. “There was a lot of ‘rolling up of the sleeves’
today but our mission doesn’t end here. The mission
isn’t done until we get answers back to you.”
For information about the Area IV Army Family
Action Plan Program, call Wegley, at 768-7232. You
can also visit www.myarmylifetoo.com.
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Rams Cheerleaders Pugil Pounding

Clinic For Youth
The St. Louis Rams Cheerleaders
will conduct a clinic 3 – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday at the Taegu American
School Gym. The clinic is a free clinic
to youth of all ages. Participants
should bring comfortable clothing
and shoes. For information, call TAS
at 768-9531/9501.

Racquetball
Tournament
The 2007 Daegu Area Racquetball
Tournament will be held Tuesday
– Wednesday at Kelly Fitness
Center on Camp Walker. Categories
include: Men’s and Women’s Open;
Men’s Senior. Registration deadline
is Sunday. For information, call Neal
Fleisher at 764-4800.

Special Worship
Service Slated
Bishop Richard B. Peoples, pastor
and founder of Faith Outreach
Christian Life Center in Hephzibah,
Ga., will be ministering 7:15 – 8:30
p.m. Tuesday at Solider Memorial
Chapel on Camp Walker. All are
cordially invited to come out and
enjoy a night of worship and
receive an inspiring Word. For
information, call Adam Morrison at
010-8671-4788.
AAFES Southern
Exchange Office Move
The Army and Air Force Exchange
Service Southern Exchange General
Managers Office has moved from
Camp Henry to the Camp Walker
Post Exchange. The office’s new
phone numbers are 764-5188 and
764-5171.
University of Phoenix
There is new Masters of Business
Administration two-year program of
study beginning Feb. 20 at the Camp
Henry Education Center. Start
earning your MBA in Business
Management while stationed in
Korea. Active duty, Reserve,
Department of Army civilian, invited
contractors and family members may
apply. For information, contact
David Lawrence at 768-8094 or
David.Lawrence@phoenix.edu.
2007 West Point
Founder’s Day Dinner
Members of the Long Gray Line
and guests are invited to the 2007
West Point Founder’s Day Sit-
Down Dinner at the Dragon Hill
Lodge on Yongsan Army Garrison
Mar. 10. A Benny Havens Social
Hour begins 6 p.m. at the
Mezzanine. Dinner is 7 p.m. in the
Naija Ballroom. The cost is $25 per
person. Uniform is mess dress/
Army blues or business suit for
civilians. For information, contact
Lt. Col. Douglas Boltuc at 723-
5938 or BoltucD@korea.army.mil or
Maj. Shawn Prickett at 723-7446 or
PrickettST@korea.army.mil.
Pvt. Jang Won-il, (left) and Pfc. Kim Tae-young, both from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Area IV Support Activity,
square off during Sergeant’s Time Training Jan. 25 at the Crown Jewel Fitness Center on Camp Carroll. A pugil stick competition
was the highlight of the morning’s training that also included learning bayonet techniques.
Super Bowl super celebrations slated
By Pvt. Na Kyung-chul
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY – Free breakfast,
contests and plenty of giveaways are
just some of the promotions planned
throughout Area IV during Super Bowl
XLI festivities Monday.
Just in time for Black History Month,
the Super Bowl will feature for the first
time two black head coaches as Lovie
Smith and his Chicago Bears take on
Tony Dungy’s Indianapolis Colts in what
is expected to be a bruising match-up.
Live game coverage on AFN Sports
begins at 8:25 a.m. However, folks who
plan to watch the game at one of
following venues might want to get
there early to see some of the pre-game
shows and eat some breakfast:
Camp Carroll – The Community
Activities Center opens at 6 a.m. Free
breakfast will be served and the game
will be shown on the movie theater
screen. Free snacks will also be
available during the game. There will be
door prizes for participants. For
information, call 765-8577
Camp Henry – Henry’s Place opens
at 6:30 a.m. for pre-game activities.
Free breakfast will be served. There will
be contests, games, and hundreds of
dollars in prizes. For information, call
768-7300.
Camp Walker – The Hilltop Club will
open at 6:30 a.m. Free breakfast will be
served. There will be contests, free game
activities and prizes. For information,
call 764-4985.
K-2 Air Base – Jake’s Club opens at
6 a.m. Breakfast is $3 and free
champagne will be offered. Free Morale,
Welfare and Recreation Super Bowl t-
shirts and hats will be provided to all
attendees. For information, call 766-
4107.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10033
– The VFW Hill 303 Memorial Post will
offer a free buffet breakfast beginning
at 6 a.m. The game will be shown on
the post home’s wide screen television.
The event is open to the public.
Beverages and snacks will be available.
For information or directions, call Steve
Dalton, canteen manager, at 010-3458-
5298
Chinhae Naval Base – Turtle Cove
opens at 6:30 a.m. to all Department of
Defense personnel. A full breakfast will
be served from 6:30 – 8:30 a.m. free of
charge. Free MWR Super Bowl t-shirts
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and hats will be provided to all attendees.
There will be games, contests and prizes
after each quarter. Participants can also
enjoy free finger foods and raffles
throughout the game. Three St. Louis
Rams Cheerleaders will be on hand for
a half-time show, autographs and
photographs, and to assist with the
contests. For information, call 762-
5848.
The Taegu Commissary is also
conducting some Super Bowl-themed
events. A $25 shopping spree will go to
the winner of the “Guess What the Score
Will Be” contest Jan. 23 – Sunday.
Another $25 shopping spree will go to
the winner of the “Football Tire Toss”
contest 1 – 1:30 p.m. Saturday. In
addition, there will be sidewalk sale Sat.
– Sun. For information, call 764-4551.
In addition to game day coverage, the
Armed Forces Network will air more
than 50 hours of Super Bowl XLI
coverage. The Super Bowl Today
coverage on AFN Sports begins at 4
a.m.
AFN xtra will present the “NFL
Countdown” 1 – 4 a.m. The “Super
Bowl XLI Pregame Show” will be
presented on AFN Prime Atlantic
starting at 1 a.m.
For complete super Bowl XLI on
AFN listings, go to:
http://myafn.dodmedia.osd.mil/tv/
sports/schedule.asp and select NFL, ALL
CHANNELS in the dropdown boxes.
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NEWS & NOTES
Area IV Tax Centers
Free tax preparation services will be provided to all
military personnel, family members and civilian
employees through June 15 at the Tax Centers on
Camps Henry and Carroll. At the Camp Henry Tax
Center (Bldg. 1805) operating hours are 8:30 a.m. –
6:30 p.m. Mon., Tue., Wed. and Fri., 1 – 4 p.m. Thu.,
and 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sat.. At the Camp Carroll Tax
Center, hours are 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Mon., Tue., Wed.
and Fri., and 1 – 4 p.m. Thu. For information, call
Capt. Eric Christeson at 768-7693.
Camp Carroll Credit Union
The USA Federal Credit Union’s Camp Carroll branch
is now open 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday thru Friday. The
credit union does not close for lunch. For information,
contact Charles Hoelderlin at 768-7196/6501 or
choelderlin@usafed.org.
COLA Available For
Returning College Students
Service members are authorized to receive Cost of
Living Allowance for returning college students who
are command sponsored. To receive this entitlement,
provide your finance office with a DA 4187, copy of
orders, and the student’s travel itinerary. For
information, contact Capt. Jonathan Westfield at 768-
7575 or jonathan.westfield@korea.army.mil
Red Cross Hosts First Aid Class
The American Red Cross will host a class on adult,
infant and child CPR, Automatic External Defibulator
essentials and Standard First Aid 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Feb.
10 at the Red Cross Office on Camp Henry. The cost for
this class is $35 and participation is limited. For
information or to sign up, call Jimmy Finch at 768-7462.
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A variety of Black History Month
events slated throughout Area IV
By Pvt. Na Kyung-Chul
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY – Black History Month will be
celebrated throughout February in Area IV with a
variety of events and activities for all ages.
“We have many events planned to recognize,
celebrate and commemorate the contribution of
African-Americans to our nation and U.S. military,”
said Sgt. 1st Class Adam Morrison, 19th
Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) equal
opportunity advisor. “This will be a good
opportunity for participants to learn about and
understand black history.”
Area IV events include:
Thursday: Black History Luncheon – Open to the
community, noon – 1:30 p.m. “Henry’s Grill” Dining
Facility on Camp Henry. Meal price is $3.65 U.S.
and Korean civilian employees and family members.
Soldiers will be served beginning at noon. Guests
are welcome 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Menu items includes
Southern fried catfish, barbecue, Hopping Johns,
fried okra, collard greens and more.
Thursday and Feb. 22: Movie Night, 7 p.m. at the
Camp Henry Theater. Free refreshments will be
served. “Crossover” will play Feb. 8 and “Akeelah
and The Bee” will show Feb. 22. For information,
call Master Sgt. John Gough at 010-4694-9995.
Feb. 15: Bowling Night, 7 p.m. – closing at Camp
Walker Bowling Center. Cost is $1.50 per game and
shoe rental is free. For information, call the Camp
Walker Bowling Center at 764-4334.
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Feb. 17: Five-kilometer Fun Run and 2-mile
Walk, 9 a.m. at Kelly Fitness Center on Camp
Walker. Registration is 8 – 8:45 a.m. First and the
second place finishers will receive awards. For
information, call the Camp Walker Fitness Center at
764-4225/4800.
Feb. 17 – 28: Black History Month Sale at the
Camp Walker Main Exchange. There will be book,
CD and DVD specials. For information, call the
Camp Walker Main Exchange at 764-4305/4638.
Feb. 17: Soul Train Night, 9 p.m. at the Hilltop
Club on Camp Walker. For information, call
Terrance Mason at 764-4985.
Feb. 21: The Area IV Black History Month
Commemoration, “From Slavery to Freedom: The
Story of Africans in The Americas,” will be held
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Community Activity
Center on Camp Carroll and 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the
Evergreen Community Club on Camp Walker. The
guest speaker will be Col. Gracus K. Dunn,
commander, Combat Support Coordination Team
#2. There will be dynamic performances, displays,
memoirs, prizes and soul food sampling. Each
program is open to Soldiers, KATUSA soldiers,
civilians and family members. The event is free.
Dress is business casual. For information, call
Master Sgt. John Gough at 010-4694-9995 or Sgt.
1st Class Adam Morrison at 010-8671-4788.
Black History Month events are sponsored by the
Area IV Support Activity and 19th ESC Equal
Opportunity Offices.
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New information forum keeps community ‘in the loop’

By Galen Putnam
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP WALKER – More than 50 community
members received the “inside scoop” from more than
20 organizations at the inaugural Community
Information Exchange Forum Jan. 24 at the Soldier
Memorial Chapel Fellowship Hall here.
The forum is designed to be a central meeting to
consolidate and disseminate information to the
community, according to J.J. Stewart, Army
Community Service officer and forum coordinator.
“We are very happy with how well everything
went,” Stewart said. “We are glad to be able to offer
organizations a forum in which they can present
information to the community and we are glad to be
able to provide that information to the community at
large in one consolidated information exchange.”
Future Community Information Exchange Forums
are slated for 9 a.m. the third Wednesday of each month
at the Soldier Memorial Chapel Fellowship Hall. The
meetings are open to all Area IV community members.
After welcoming remarks by Col John E. Dumoulin
Jr., Area IV Support Activity commander, organizations
such as Morale, Welfare and Recreation, the Army
and Air Force Exchange Service, the Area IV Retiree
Council, Boy and Girl Scouts, and others presented
first hand information directly to forum attendees. In
addition, special presentations detailing family member
medical care and the Area IV on-post domestic help
policy were conducted by Capt. Travis Pamenter,
commander, Company D, 168th Medical Battalion
(Area Support) and Wayne Haymes, Area IV law and
order officer.
Topics included items such as upcoming community
events, changes in facility operating hours, new
community programs and more.
“I like being able to provide information directly to
the community,” said Buddie Kolath, Taegu
Commissary retail manager. “We put information out
through traditional sources like AFN, the Command
Channel, the Morning Calm Weekly and things like
that, but this gives us a chance to provide information
to the public in a one-on-one situation.”
Representatives from Area IV organizations, public
and private, are encouraged to participate in future
forums. Unit leaders will have the opportunity to
disseminate information as well.
“We will brief the information submitted by
organizations that can’t have a representative present,”
Stewart said. “In addition, we will have some time
reserved at the end of the forum for those who were
unable to get their information to us in advance. The
important thing is that we want everybody who has
information to put out to the community has the chance
to do so.”
Dumoulin directed the forum be implemented in
response to input provided by community leaders and
feedback received from community meetings.
“We encourage all community members, particularly
community leaders such as family readiness group
representatives and the like, to attend future
Community Information Exchange Forums,” Stewart
said. “That provides a two-fold opportunity. They will
be able to put information out to the community as
well as gather information to pass on internally within
their respective organizations.”
For information about upcoming Community
Information Exchange Forums, call Stewart at 768-
8120.

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To help offset the impact, AAFES
will begin stocking some new ready
to eat product lines at the Shoppette
to make things more convenient for
those who are looking for an
afternoon or evening meal. These
offerings will include hot deli
sandwiches, hot pizza, hot dogs, and
hot snack items. In addition the
Anthony’s Pizza delivery service
from Camp Walker will continue
according to Brunen.
“The change will have a definite
impact on Soldiers,” said Capt. Nicole
Boutte, commander, HHC, Area IV
Support Activity. “But, we’ve been
told that the Shoppette will be bringing
in different items like microwave
meals and other things so, hopefully,
that should help balance things out
somewhat.”
Patrons aren’t the only individuals
affected by the change.
“We would really like to stay open
during those hours. This affects our
associates as well since we have to
reassign them to other facilities,” said
Yi Hye-kyong, Camp Henry AAFES
Snack Bar manager. “We want to serve
the people who live and work at Camp
Henry but right now we just can’t do
that from a business perspective.
Hopefully, in the future, the number of
Soldiers who live on Camp Henry will
increase and we will be able to offer
longer operating hours.”
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Learn Korean Easily

The Phrase of the Week :

Week

“My name is ( ).”

Je eerumun ( )imnida.
my name ( ) is
Vocabulary

name ‘eerum’

family ‘kahok’

picture ‘sajin’

Situation of the Week : At the hotel

Week

What do you do?

jigum mwol hashimnikka?

Is your family here?

Kajogun yogie issumnikka?

Do you have any pictures of

Kajok sajin katko kyeshimnikka? your family?

This story is I’m here alone.

about: Jo honja wassumnida.

It’s my first time in Korea.

Yongsan Hangugen choumimnida.

gas station Tto boepkessumnida.

I hope I’ll see you again.

to close Korean Expression of the W eek

Week

Tuesday- His words have

Mal-e bbyeoga itda. bones.
Wednesday His comments harbor hidden mean-
ing or criticism
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