Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
Volume 3, Issue 26
Letters to MP Blotter
the Editor
The following entries were excerpted investigation a Soldier and a civilian were observed in an off-limits area during the
from the past several weeks military sharing a taxi and became involved in a hours of curfew. The Soldier was identified
police blotters. These entries may be verbal altercation that turned physical by KNP as a U.S. Soldier and the military
incomplete and do not determine the when the Soldier struck the civilian several police were notified. While putting the
Heartfelt thanks for guilt or innocence of any person. times in the face with a closed fist. The Soldier in their military police vehicle, he
! Korean National Police civilian reported to the KNP station to file kicked one of the MPs in the face and the
community kindness telephonically notified the Military Police a report. The Soldier was apprehended by chest. He was placed in hand irons and
Dear Editor, of a driving under influence violation. A the KNP and transported to the KNP transported to the MP station. The Soldier
I would like to offer a word of thanks vehicle operated by a Soldier was stopped station. The Soldier was charged with a was administered a portable breathalyzer
on behalf of Eulalia (Pat) Bynum. Pat’s at a KNP checkpoint, at which time they violation of a punitive law against violent test with a reading of 0.106 percent. The
noticed an odor of an alcoholic beverage acts. He was then released to the military Soldier was not advised of his rights due
Taegu residence was recently destroyed by
emitting from the vehicle and the Soldier police and transported to the MP station, to his suspected level of intoxication.
fire and she lost everything. She would like
was administered a portable breathalyzer where he was administered a portable While waiting to be released to his unit,
to thank everyone for the many acts of
test with results reading a 0.055 percent breathalyzer test resulting in a reading of the Soldier kicked a 4-inch by 4-inch dent
kindness bestowed upon her during this 0.041 percent. The Soldier was advised of
blood alcohol content. The Soldier was in the interview room wall. The Soldier was
devastating time in her life. his legal rights, that he waived, and combative, using profanity and making
transported to the KNP station where he
Ms. Bynum, a former Civilian Personnel was charged by the KNP under Korean rendered a written sworn statement threats, and his conduct was disorderly
Operations Center employee, has departed road traffic laws (prohibition of drunk admitting to the above offense. The throughout the time he was being
Korea and was unable to personally express driving). The Soldier was released to the Soldier was further processed and released processed. A check of his identification
her deepest appreciation to all the military police and then transported to a to his unit. The Soldier reported minor card revealed that he was under the legal
servicemembers, civilians and Korean local hospital were he consented to a legal scratches to his upper left arm. The civilian age to consume alcoholic beverages. He
nationals who poured out their hearts and blood alcohol test, with results pending. was treated at a local hospital for treatment was transported to a local hospital for a
generosity. On behalf of Ms. Bynum, I He was transported to the MP station of unknown injuries. Investigation command directed LBAT and drug
offer a heartfelt thanks to the entire where his USFK license was retained and continues by MPI. screening. The Soldier was further
community for their acts of kindness, he was then released to his unit. ! Military police were notified of an processed and released to his unit. The
generosity and donations. ! Military Police were notified of an off-limits area violation. MPs revealed MP’s injuries consisted of an abrasion and
Shirley J. Boyd assault. KNP revealed through through investigation that a Soldier was minor swelling above his left eye.
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Army’s provost marshal general
NDTA Scholarship
Available
The A-Frame chapter of the
National Defense Transportation
visits 8th MP Bde. Soldiers
By Spc. William Scott
Association will award two $750 8th Military Police Bde.
scholarships to seniors attending
REPUBLIC OF KOREA -- Maj.
Department of Defense Dependent
Gen. Donald J. Ryder, the Department
Schools in the Republic of Korea.
One scholarship will be merit of the Army’s Provost Marshal General,
based, while the other will be a visited military police units across the
needs-based scholarship. peninsula April 11–15. Ryder, who has
The scholarships are open to held the position for about one and a
any DODDS senior. The application half years, is the 11th general officer in
form and specific submission the Army’s long history, and the first in
requirements may be obtained by almost 30 years, to hold the position of
calling 725-5426, or through local PMG. He also holds the title of Criminal
school administrators. All Investigations Division commanding
applications must be postmarked no general.
later than May 3. Scholarships will On the first day of his visit Ryder
be awarded in June. spoke to Soldiers of the 728th MP
Battalion over lunch at Camp Walker’s
CSM, SGM Selection Evergreen Club, “We have gone from
Board the Army questioning the need of the PHOTOS BY SPC. WILLIAM SCOTT
A Department of the Army MP Corps not so long ago, to becoming Maj. Gen Ryder, Department of the Army provost marshal general, speaks with Pfc. Chad
Selection Board will convene June 1 the most rotated, deployed and sought Blackmon, 188th MP Co. during MK-19 training at Camp Walker, Daegu.
at the HRC Indianapolis (formerly the
after units in the Army,” he said. He went on to speak to the Soldiers, thought a two-star general would be
Enlisted Records and Evaluations
some of whom he had met before in like,” said Pfc. Chad Blackmon who was
Center) to consider eligible NCOs for
appointment to command sergeant Iraq at Camp Bucca during the 728th practicing with the MK-19 when Ryder
major, promotion to sergeant major “Warfighter’s” recent deployment. “We stopped to speak with him.
and selection to attend the U.S. Army can do the infantry stuff, but they can’t That night back in Yongsan the
Sergeant Major’s Course, Class #57. do our job,” Ryder said. “We have the brigade’s leadership assembled at the
Eligible NCOs for consideration communication skills and emotional Dragon Hill Lodge for a social get-
must do an Electronic Review of control learned from calming a chaotic together with Ryder. “(Maj.) Gen. Ryder
their Enlisted Records Branch by domestic disturbance or dealing with a is an extremely smart man and it’s good
logging on to the HRC Indianapolis drunk at 2 in the morning. to have someone back in that high-
website at HTTPS:// “Possessing a solid warfighting ranking position to look after the MP
WWW.HRC.ARMY.MIL, clicking capability, while at the same time having Corps and come back to inform the
on HRC Indianapolis link, and then that ‘protect and serve’ nature, is what troops,” commented Capt. Casey Moes.
clicking on “promotion file.” Once makes us special.” The informal gathering allowed
at the “promotion file” web page, After lunch Ryder had time to briefly everyone to meet the PMG face-to-face
they should follow the instructions. visit the 188th MP Company at Camp before the next morning’s Officer
OMPF update materials must be Henry and to observe some field Professional Development that Ryder
received at HRC Indianapolis no training, where he took the time to speak conducted.
later than May 13. All Army Maj. Gen Ryder stops a Humvee to speak with one on one with some of the Soldiers.
command sergeants major and
Pfc. Margarita Gutierrez, 188th MP Company. “He was very easy to talk to, not what I See Ryder
Ryder, Page 4
sergeants major eligible for
promotion should ensure their
enlisted records are updated for
upcoming selection board.
Veteran receives Purple Heart 40 years later
A Det, 516th PSB can assist with By Jason Cardenas
sending documents for updates to Fort Lee Public Affairs
Official Military Personnel Files. FORT LEE, Va. -- More than 40 years after serving in
T h e D e t a c h m e n t ’s h o u r s o f the U.S. Army, William I. Washington, of Amelia County,
operation are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
was awarded the Purple Heart during a ceremony at the U.S.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and
Army Quartermaster Museum.
Friday. Walk-ins are welcome, but
“For some reason, we don’t always link up the Soldier
it is suggested that customers make
an appointment. Call the Enlisted with the award,” said Brig. Gen. Scott West, Quartermaster
Records Section at 724-96205/5426 Center and School commanding general. “Today, (March 25),
for information or to make an we are here to correct a mistake to ensure this great Soldier
appointment. receives his Purple Heart.”
June 14, 1952, 19-year-old Pvt. Washington was deployed
OCS Board Meets in support of the Korean War. He was maneuvering in the
JASON CARDENAS
The Area II Support Activity Local OCS Chungcheong Valley across a ridge with his unit, Company
I, 3rd Battalion, 180th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Brig. Gen. Scott West, Quartermaster Center and School commanding
Board will convene at 9:30 a.m. May 10
in the Area II Support Activity Division, to reinforce another company that had been engaged general, presents William Washington with a Purple Heart for wounds he
Command Conference Room, Bldg. by the North Korean forces. While advancing with the unit, received more than 40 years ago while serving in the Army during the
4305, Rm 107. enemy forces moved underneath the unit through man-made Korean War in a ceremony March 25, at the Quartermaster Museum.
OCS packets for all those appearing tunnels, appearing behind them and attacking their base camp. later recovered and returned to “non-combat duty” in Korea.
before the board are due to Area II When ordered to attack enemy forces, Washington fired The division sustained more than 1,000 casualties during the
Support Activity HR office, Bldg. 4305, his Browning Automatic Rifle and discovered the harsh terrain month of June; Chinese losses were estimated at more than
Rm. 133, by two weeks prior to board. had caused a substantial jam. Setting about to clear the 5,000.
Candidates must make sure OCS weapon, indirect enemy ordnance exploded in front of Washington served for another nine years after his combat
packets are screened by 516th PSB Washington, peppering his left side with hot molten lead tour, spending a total of 10 years in the military, both in the
before turning the packet into the HR
shrapnel. He stayed in the fight until the next morning while continental United States and in Germany.
office. This Local OCS board is open to
the enemy lines were redrawn, and troops could freely move Washington attained the rank of staff sergeant during his
all Soldiers in the peninsula.
between camps.
For information, call 738-5017.
Washington was medically evacuated to Japan where he See Award
ward, Page 4
April 22, 2005
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GOES
MPs,” Ryder said to the assembled MP “The scenario you just went through
officers. “We have become the force of is happening everyday in the real
choice for a wide variety of missions. world and this training may one day
Some of our old missions may go away save your lives.”
and new ones will be added, but MP During the last two days of his visit
Corps will continue to grow.” Ryder made a stop at the 249th MP
Maj. Dreddrick Brown attended the Detachment for a tour of the detention
OPD and said he appreciated Ryder’s facility and visited some of his CID units.
comments. “It was good, some things Moes, Ryder’s officer escort for
I already knew and some I had never the visit, said the PMG’s visit was
seen before. The general is a very motivational for all., “The general’s
personable guy,” Brown said. visit was great for the brigade -- letting
The next stop on Ryder’s schedule everyone know the MP Corps has
was Rodriguez Range to observe the someone like Gen. Ryder looking out
142nd’s live-fire exercise. He said he
was very impressed with the Soldiers
USFK
a support staff, will be at Camp
for their best interest gives the Soldiers
a sense of confidence.”
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Pyongtaek community at this important
HERE
Humphreys. time. I look forward to working with
Consolidation and relocation of the Gyeonggi Province and Pyongtaek City
headquarters and U.S. Forces to the government officials, community
Pyongtaek area is part of the overall leaders and citizens,” Anderson said. “I
U.S. forces realignment that will am excited about this move and I’m
eventually return more than 40 million eager to establish and maintain visibility
pyong of land to the Korean people. with service members, civilian
“I consider it a great honor and a employees and the wonderful Korean
unique privilege to have been selected people in the Camp Humphreys --
to represent the command in the Pyongtaek area.”
V
endors call out their prices as But the market isn’t just outside the
customers waltz through the train station, it’s also underground.
aisles in a well-orchestrated The Uijeongbu underground market is
ballet of capitalism. The Uijeongbu the largest of its kind in Warrior
Market is a place to get practically Country.
anything for a good price. A trip down the escalator presents
At the city center, the main Uijeongbu shoppers with a matrix of aisles leading
Train Station is a magnet for people. to sellers of high-fashion clothing, art,
Throughout the surrounding roads and shoes, toys, eyewear and almost
alleys, visitors will encounter anything else imaginable.
restaurants, street vendors, shops and “It’s so big,” Walter said. “It’s real
department stores. easy to get lost.”
“I go to the market about once a The underground goes on for blocks,
month,” said Erlinda Walter, a Camp with hundreds of shops to explore.
Red Cloud family member. “It’s a good Most Uijeongbu market shops are
way to experience Korea.” open Monday-Saturday with long hours.
Walter said she enjoys trying to get a
bargain with Korean shop owners. E-mail david.mcnally@us.army.mil
The Uijeongbu Train Station is a bustling place every day. Dried fish are a common purchase for Korean shoppers.
Birds are one of the many The market has many name-brand stores. Outside a Uijeongbu Market hair salon, a life-size caricature of
commodities on sale at the market. an American GI bids customers inside.
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Fashion Show
Better Opportunities for Single and
Unaccompanied Soldiers is hosting a
casual and sportswear, business attire,
and evening formal fashion show April
30 at the Camp Red Cloud Community
Activity Center.
Volunteer Ceremony
The quarterly Volunteer Awards
Ceremony will be held 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
May 17 at Camp Red Cloud Mitchell’s PHOTOS BY PFC. GIANCARLO CASEM
Club. For information, call 732-7277. Sgt. Timothy Jenkins, 82nd Engineer Company (right), speaks with Capt. Keith Washington and Vanessa Mitchell from the Army Substance
Abuse Program at Camp Casey April 15.
Job Fair
Army Community Service and the Army
Career Alumni Program are sponsoring
a job fair 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Camp Casey’s
CRC studies Korean business practices
Primo’s Club. Advanced Technology By Spc. Stephanie Pearson Six Sigma training garrison directors center has a core of 15 percent
Systems, Exchange New Car Sales, Area I Public Affairs receive. Six Sigma is a corporate permanent and 85 percent temporary or
General Dynamics, Lucas Group, Vinnell UIJEONGBU — Army officials management philosophy embraced by part-time employees; the bulk of their
Corporation, Wackenhut and the visited the Uijeongbu Mail Distribution the garrison that encourages focus on operations occur at night after routine
Calumet Group will be represented. Center April 14 to compare business customer requirements. mail and parcels have been collected
operations. “If we can attune to our customers’ from local post offices; they are very
Hot Stuff Pizza Delivers “The purpose of our benchmarking – primarily Soldiers – specific cost conscious by turning off lights in
Camp Red Cloud’s Hot Stuff Pizza, visit was to take garrison leaders out requirements, it helps us design and areas without activity; and their
located inside the CRC Lanes Bowling into the local business environment to manage our work processes more customers’ requirements are speed and
Center, now provides food delivery see how other organizations with efficiently,” said Kapaku. “This way, accuracy in delivery. As a result, the
services to Camps Red Cloud and similar functions operate,” explained we focus on what they need, not what machines employed use bar code
Jackson. For orders, call 732-6458 or 732- William Kapaku, U.S. Army Garrison, we think they want.” readers to reduce the defect rates and
9008 between 11:30 a.m. and 10 p.m. Camp Red Cloud deputy to the Kapaku said the Uijeongbu Mail maintain high customer satisfaction.
garrison commander. “We plan Distribution Center implemented Six Several of the processes using humans
Band Needs Vocalists Sigma a year and a half ago, about eventually would be replaced to eliminate
benchmarking visits once a month, to
The 2nd Infantry Division Band is
a variety of local businesses, to find the same time as the garrison. variation.”
seeking male and female vocalists.
better ways of performing customer “We wanted to visit them to find Kapaku said the garrison can apply
Applicants must be a private first class,
service, understanding employee out what they’ve learned in measuring this information to future operations
have six months left in country, present
a professional appearance and comply welfare, improving employee training customer-critical to quality here.
with army height and weight standards. and obtaining new ideas and uses for requirements and internal defect “The first point is about sustainability
For information, call 732-6695. technology.” rates,” he said. “Several key things we
The trips complement the ongoing learned were that the distribution See Business
Business, Page 8
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SPC. STEPHANIE PEARSON
Nikki Chavez (left) and Karyn Kuniyuki build a custom frame at the Creative Cuts framing shop.
keepin’ it
legal
Capt. Joon K. Hong
Historical roots of
the American jury
system: Part II Enjoying the day’s
festivities, Lt. Col.
YONGSAN — Law Day is an Wayne Boyd, 8th
annual event hosted by the American PERSCOM Command
Bar Association, and it is held May 1. chaplain, back row,
The purpose of Law Day is to educate second from left,
the public about our legal heritage and fellowships with
how the rule of law makes is possible residents of Shalom
for democracy to exist. This week, we House, a home for the
will discuss the historical roots of the handicapped.
PFC. SEO KI-CHUL
jury system. After reading the article
below, imagine what the United States
would be like without a jury system.
And remember to mark your calendar
Area II community
for the upcoming Law Day 5K race at
Collier Gym starting at 9:30 a.m. May
7.
has a ROCK to lean on
By Cpl. Park, Jin Woo can come and worship,” said U.S. Army Many in the Yongsan community feel
The Origins of the Jury Area II Public Affairs Chaplain, Maj. Carleton Birch, senior right at home in the ROCK church,
Over 800 years ago, King Henry II YONGSAN — Just imagine … you pastor for the ROCK. “The ROCK is saying it helps them feel like part of a
of England created the forerunners of walk through the door and have unique in that it focuses on reaching out community.
the modern trial jury. He created panels someone greet you with a smile, and to those not currently attending church “It is a very active group of people,”
of “free and lawful men” to resolve there are free bagels, doughnuts and or chapel anywhere else. It is a place said Chief Warrant Officer Jerome
disputes about land ownership and coffee on a table. And as you walk where one can feel open and free to raise Goldick, 17th Aviation Brigade and a
inheritances in proceedings called around you see some people dressed in their hands and clap to worship songs. regular attendee at the ROCK. “We have
assizes. Similar panels were later suits and others wearing jeans and It’s a place where you can feel people from all different military
created to decide the guilt or innocence leather motorcycle jackets. There are comfortable enough to wear jeans or a branches, working in teams. What’s
of people accused of crimes. These kids running around, laughing and 3-piece suit.” good is that we are not rank conscious.
panels were self-informing, meaning playing. And there is a band on stage Birch also emphasized that the ROCK We leave our egos at the door. We just
that the members were expected to with a drummer, a few guitarists and provides a sense of belonging and have a lot of fun. I like that.”
come to court with knowledge of the singers. teaches that God and families come first Another uniqueness of the ROCK is
case. What is this place? It’s called before everything else. how the staff and volunteers present
In 1215, England’s King John signed “Relying on Christ in Korea” or better “We try to take the ROCK out to the Bible scripture.
the “Magna Carta,” which reasserted known as the ‘ROCK.’ community. We are more than just a
the rights of powerful English noblemen “The ROCK is a place where people Sunday service,” said Birch. See Rock
Rock, Page 11
against the king. However, Article 39
very harsh criminal laws of the day. not uncommon that ID or U.S. passport
Several cases in the 17th and 18th Americans marry while ! Provide a completed Affidavit of Eligibility for Marriage.
centuries helped build the jury’s overseas. The U.S. Embassy’s You must also bring official copies of any previous divorce
reputation as a protector of individual American Citizen Services decrees
liberty. Unit can assist Americans ! Provide three completed copies of the Report and
In one such case, two Quakers living in Korea who wish to Certificate of Marriage.
were charged under the Conventicle marry, whether it be to Korean fiancé(e)s are required to:
Act, which prohibited religious groups another American, a Korean ! Provide three Korean and one English version of their
from assembling in public. The jury citizen, or someone from a Family Census Register (Hojuk Dungbon) issued within three
in the case refused to convict the third country. Although the basic principles are the same, months of the proposed date of marriage
accused men. The judge said the jury each type of marriage has its unique requirements. ! Present a valid Korean identification card (Jumin
would be “locked up without meat, The most important thing to remember is that you and Deungnok Jeung)
your fiancé(e) must meet the documentary requirements of
See Jury
Jury, Page 10 the Korean government. See Marriage
Marriage, Page 11
Holocaust
Jury from Page 9
drink, fire or tobacco … We will have a verdict, or you to apply. What do you think a juror should do in such a
Commemoration
Ceremony shall starve for it,” he told them. situation?
Commander, Area II Support Activity He also ordered the jury members to pay a heavy fine. (Editor’s note: this article can be found on the American
and the Ethnic Observance Committee Those who would not pay, including Edward Bushell, were Bar Association website: http://www.abanet.org/publiced/
will host a Holocaust Commemoration sent to prison. lawday/05nie2.pdf )
Ceremony “Days of Remembrance” Bushell appealed to England’s Court of Common Pleas.
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. May 3 at South Post The court said that trial by jury makes no sense if the jurors E-mail joon.hong@korea.army.mil
Chapel. For information, call 738-5950 do not have the independence to reach their verdict, based
Power Outage
or 5900. upon their own understanding of the facts, free from coercion
by the judge. This landmark decision, made in 1670, helped
Area II Internship foster a powerful tradition of independent juries.
Program Focus Questions
The Area II Commander’s Internship In medieval assizes, the “free and lawful men” were There will be a power outage Saturday in South Post,
Program is looking for college students expected to base their decision on their personal due to the relocation of helipad H208 and construction
to attain practical and professional knowledge. How do today’s jurors make their decisions of entrance for the Korean National Museum. The
experience and organizations to take part in a case? power outage is scheduled 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
in the program to provide opportunities Sometimes, as was apparently true in Bushell’s Case, a For information, call 724-5007 or 011-9690-2819.
to the students. For information, call 738- juror might disagree with the law that he or she is instructed
7355.
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Marriage from Page 9
! Show proof of termination of any prior Affidavit of Eligibility for Marriage. Active duty 3. You must return to the embassy with the
marriage(s) military may go to their legal office to notarize the remaining two copies of the Report and Certificate
! Obtain written permission to marry from both Affidavit of Eligibility for Marriage. If you choose of Marriage for authentication, so that your marriage
parents, if under the age of 20 to take care of the affidavit at the legal office, you certificate is valid in the United States.
Fiancé(e)s from other countries must contact may go straight to the ward office. The entire process from start to end should take
their respective embassies to determine the required 2. Both of you must take your supporting between one to two hours. The embassy’s $90 fee
documentation to get married in Korea. documents to a local ward office (gu cheong) for for marriage processing is waived for active duty
Once you and your fiancé(e) have obtained all approval. The closest ward office to the U.S. Embassy military. The ward office fee is 10,000 won and
necessary documents and completed all the forms: is the Jong-no Ward Office. The Korean officials will 5,000 won for each additional certified copy.
1. Both of you will appear at the U.S. Embassy keep one copy of the Report and Certificate of Marriage Information is available at www.asktheconsul.org.
together with the supporting documents mentioned for their permanent records. After processing at the
previously. A consular officer will notarize the ward office, you are legally married. E-mail Seoul_ACS@state.gov
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Community News
‘Best Ball Golf Tournament’ at 1 p.m. May 4 - 5 at Balboni Theater to foster Concert
Monday at Sungnam Golf Course. For good neighbor-to-neighbor relations
information, call 722-4458. between USFK and KSC. For
FFH Concert
information, call 723-4736.
The band, FFH, will host an outdoor
Good Neighbor English
concert at 5 p.m. Sunday at Seoul
Camp Home School Conference
American High School football field.
The U.S. Forces Korea Good Neighbor IDEA International, the home schooling
Admission is free. For information, call
program will host an English Camp May 17 and correspondence program of the
738-5225.
" – 21 in Yongsan to help immerse them into
an English language family environment. For
International IDEA Foundation, will host
a “Home School Conference” 1 - 5 p.m.
information, call 723-6085. May 7 at the South Post Chapel, Room Religious Activities
201. For information, call 010-8671-
12-Week Weight 6561 or e-mail melinda@intidea.org. 3rd Annual Gospel
Community Events, Management
The Yongsan Weight Support Group Exhibitions and Festivals
Extravaganza
The Yongsan Gospel Adult Choir will host
Classes and Meetings hosts a 12-week weight management the Third Annual Gospel Extravaganza,
program. All participants can learn how 3rd World Ceramic “Make A Joyful Noise Unto The Lord” at
Neighborhood Yard Sale to burn fat, to shrink fat cells and to Biennale 5 p.m. Saturday at South Post Chapel,
The neighborhood yard sale will be 8 - lose weight. For information, call 010- The Third World Ceramic Biennale will featuring gospel choirs and dance
11 a.m. Saturday in Itaewon Acres 8671-7461 or e-mail be held with the theme of “Ceramics: ministries from around the Korean
Housing Area. For information, e-mail outsmartFat@yahoo.com. The Vehicle of Culture” from Saturday peninsula. Also, recording artist, Minister
jodif@hotmail.com. - June 19 in Icheon, Yeoju and Gwangju. Keith Dobbins, will facilitate two
Annual June Jamboree For information, call 031-631-6504. workshops, “Protecting Your Joy” and
Aggie Muster The Installation Exceptional Family “The Influence of Hip Hop” preceding the
The Aggie Muster event will be held at Member Program and Seoul American Hwaseong Piety Marathon concert. For information, call 011-204-
noon Saturday at South Post Picnic elementary, middle and high schools will Hwaseong City Hall and the Korean- 3153 or 725-3153.
Area #1. All former students and host the 19th Annual June Jamboree June American Partnership Association will
friends of Texas Aggie Muster are 3 in Yongsan. Activities will include host the Sixth Annual Hwaseong Peity Passover Seders in Seoul
invited to the annual event. For swimming, bowling, picnic and games. Marathon. U.S. Forces Korea personnel Seders will be held at 8 p.m.
information, call 011-9495-0622 or e- For information, call 738-5311 or e-mail are invited to participate at 8:30 a.m. May Saturday and Sunday at the
mail mwskorea@yahoo.com. CarterAl@korea.army.mil. 8 at Suwon University Stadium. Bus Religious Retreat C e n t e r.
transportation is available for all Reservations are required. For
Best Ball Golf 1st KSC Performance participants. Bus departs the Osan reservations or information, e-mail
Tournament KSC Play Club will host “A Streetcar Officers Club at 7:30 a.m. For sanlando@yahoo.com or
The 304th Signal Battalion will host a Named Desire” performance 6 p.m. information, call 011-745-2989. oxmanb@korea.army.mil
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USFK’s Welch discusses
value of battle buddies
with BOSS representatives
By Mary B. Grimes
Armed Forces Network-Korea
YONGSAN — “Two drunks don’t make a buddy.” That’s just one of many
points U.S. Forces Korea’s Command Sgt. Maj. Troy Welch emphasized recently
when he met with nearly 200 Better Opportunities For Single and unaccompanied
Soldiers representatives from around the South Korean peninsula.
Gathering at Yongsan’s South Post Chapel, the Soldiers parlayed with USFK’s
top enlisted leader— hurling questions, suggestions and ideas at the speed of hooah.
Topics ranged from alcohol abuse to fraternization, with inquiries as varied as the
individuals in attendance.
Central to the reason behind the assembly, however, was the command sergeant
major’s interest in receiving feedback on his proposed “BOSS Patrol” program.
The program would promote and encourage Soldiers to be more vigilant in keeping
MARY B. GRIMES
an eye on a buddy. Welch sees the program, with the help of BOSS representatives,
playing an important role in this effort. U.S. Forces Korea Command Sergeant Major, Command Sgt. Maj. Troy Welch, fields questions
“In some cases we have Soldiers who go out and get themselves in a bad way,” from Better Opportunities for Single and unaccompanied Soldiers representatives during a
Welch explained to the group. “We then have Soldiers who will take advantage of recent meeting with the group.Among topics discussed was the concept of a “BOSS Patrol,”
that target of opportunity — instead of trying to assist that person. The reality of through which BOSS reps would help keep Soldiers safe during off-hours activities.
this is why I came up with the idea of a BOSS Patrol. It’s you getting out there and All in all, according to Staff Sgt. Bernadette Javois, KORO/EUSA BOSS
doing what you can to help a fallen comrade.” representative, the afternoon session with Welch was enlightening. “BOSS
Soldiers concerned that their role as BOSS representatives might somehow put representatives had a chance to candidly express their views on the idea of a
them in harms way when trying to do a good deed, had their fears allayed when the BOSS Patrol to the command sergeant major, and while some may have initially
senior enlisted leader made it clear that their role would not be that of an MP, but not been sold on the idea, by the end of the session far more reps were leaning
rather another way for servicemembers to take care of each other. toward supporting the need for such a tool,” she said.
“If you see somebody out there who’s fallen by the wayside, then you snatch Javois added, “BOSS reps are volunteers who want to make a positive difference
him up, and get him to the base — so that he doesn’t wind up on the blotter,” Welch in anything that will enhance the quality of life for Soldiers. A forum such as this
said. “Wearing a BOSS t-shirt would not empower you. What it would do is provide provides the (command sergeant major) an opportunity to keep his fingers on the
a necessary visibility. It will let others know that you’re a battle buddy doing what pulse of those issues that are of major concern to Soldiers. The feedback received
a battle buddy does, and that’s reaching out in a positive way to help a member of from this meeting will be shared with area SGMs and BOSS coordinators, before
the team.” any project plans are made final.”
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April 22-28
Constantine Constantine Beauty Shop Beauty Shop Because of Hitch PG-13 Hitch PG-13
R R PG-13 PG-13 Winn-Dixie PG
The Aviator Son of the Son of the No Show Constantine Constantine Beauty Shop
PG-13 Mask PG Mask PG R R PG-13
Miss Miss
Hitch PG-13 Congeniality 2 Congeniality 2
Constantine No Show No Show Constantine
R R
PG-13 PG-13
Beauty Shop Beauty Shop Beauty Shop Hitch PG-13 Hitch PG-13 Constantine Constantine
PG-13 PG-13 PG-13 R R
Miss
Congeniality 2 The Aviator Son of the No Show No Show No Show No Show
PG-13 PG-13 Mask PG
Because of Beauty Shop Constantine Constantine Beauty Shop Because of Meet the
Winn-Dixie PG PG-13 R R PG-13 Winn-Dixie PG Fockers PG-13
The Ring Two The Ring Two Hitch PG-13 No Show Hitch PG-13 Constantine Constantine
PG-13 PG-13 R R
The Aviator -- A Constantine -- Beauty Shop -- Gina The Wedding Date Because of Winn- Son of the Mask
snapshot in the life of of the Based on the DC-Vertigo Norris is a long way from Kat Ellis’s worst nightmare Dixie -- A 10-year-old This newest film in the
legendary Howard Hughes comic book “Hellblazer,” the Barbershop - she’s is about to come true. Not girl, abandoned by her “Mask” series focuses on
as he begins to direct the Renegade occultist John moved to Atlanta so her only is her younger, half- mother when she was aspiring cartoonist Tim
1930 film “Hell’s Angels” Constantine has literally gifted daughter can attend sister, Amy, getting married three, moves to a small Avery who’s feeling
starring Jean Harlow. been to hell and back. He a prestigious music school before her, but to add insult town in Florida wirh her reluctant to become a
Hughes’ obsession with teams up with skeptical and made a name for to injury, the groom’s best father, a preacher. She also father when he finds that he
perfection in the aerial policewoman Angela herself at a posh salon. But man is Kat’s ex-fiancée, adopts a stray dog whom has to take care of a baby
sequences spurs him to Dodson to solve the when her egotistical boss Jeffrey. Unable to bear the she names after the local with amazing abilities.
extreme lengths, such as mysterious suicide of her takes credit for her work, thought of attending alone, supermarket where she Somehow, the baby has the
waiting interminably for twin sister. Their she leaves the salon to she hires an escort to play finds him. With her goofy powers of the Mask of Loki,
perfect conditions, right investigation takes them open a shop of her own. her boyfriend. Her rented pooch by her side, she a mythological object that
down to cloud formations. through the world of Gina buys a rundown salon date, fits the bill perfectly. meets an eclectic group of transforms its user into a
“The Aviator” ends in 1946, demons and angels that and inherits a motley group He’s handsome, intelligent, townspeople, and re- manic, shapeshifting alter-
when Hughes was still a exists just beneath the of headstrong stylists, a well spoken, and a perfect kindles an almost lost ego. As bad as a baby with
young man and romancing landscape of colorful clientele, and a sexy gentleman. The plan? Make relationship with her father. godlike powers might
actresses like Ava Gardner contemporary Los piano-playing electrician. Kat’s ex sorry that he ever seem, the ‘really’ bad news
and Katharine Hepburn. Angeles. It’s a rocky road to fulfilling left her. is that Loki wants his mask
her dreams, but you can’t back...
keep a good woman down.
The Pacifier No Show The Pacifier Alone in the No Show No Show No Show
PG PG Dark R
Sahara PG-13 Sahara PG-13 Sahara PG-13 Hitch PG-13 Hitch PG-13 Constantine Constantine
R R
Beauty Shop Constantine Constantine Because of Hitch PG-13 No Show Sahara PG-13
PG-13 R R Winn-Dixie PG
Constantine Constantine Hitch PG-13 Hitch PG-13 No Show Sahara PG-13 Coach Carter
R R PG-13
Constantine Constantine
Sahara PG-13 Sahara PG-13 Sahara PG-13 Hitch PG-13 Hitch PG-13
R R
Son of the Son of the Son of the Boogeyman Boogeyman Boogeyman Boogeyman
Mask PG Mask PG Mask PG PG-13 PG-13 PG-13 PG-13
Son of the Son of the Mask Son of the In Good In Good In Good In Good
Mask PG PG Mask PG Company PG-13 Company PG-13 Company PG-13 Company PG-13
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Are we truly thankful Area I Worship Services
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April 22, 2005
http://ima.korea.army.mil/morningcalmweekly Feature The Morning Calm Weekly
SUSAN BARKLEY
Sgt. Fabyolla Joseph watches as
other Soldiers from Headquarters
Platoon, Company B, 532nd
Military Intelligence Battalion, bowl
in protective masks at the Strike
Zone Bowling Center at Camp
Humphreys.
T
hough it may never become an teammates.
Olympic sport, bowling in “We have some very new Soldiers and
protective masks, chemical suits today’s event was not only to accomplish
and gloves provided a few thrills required Nuclear, Biological and Chemical
March 24 as military intelligence Soldiers put a training, but a way to get new Soldiers in tune
new spin on training. with the unit,” said Dyson.
Staff Sgt. Teresa Dyson, one of the The Soldiers bowled for about two hours, said
Soldiers from Headquarters Platoon, Staff Sgt. Douglass Clarks, platoon sergeant.
Company B, 532nd Military Intelligence Clarks said the training was the idea of
Battalion, training at the Strike Zone Bravo Company Commander Rich Malaga, who
Bowling Center at Camp Humphreys, said it wanted to promote unit camaraderie.
was “real hot” bowling two games in MOPP Sgt. Jeremy Thompson, who joined Bravo
4 gear, Soldier’s terminology for donning Company the day before “MOPP4 Bowling,”
full protective gear during Mission-Oriented said he thought it was a great way to get to
Protective Posture 4. know his new unit.
Dyson said she loves to bowl and that her “It’s fun, real fun,” said Thompson, who
average is normally around 145. The thick said he’s looking forward to many
protective clothing and mask caused her opportunities for professional growth while
STEVE DAVIS average to drop to 100 her first game, but she serving in the Republic of Korea.
Staff Sgt. Teresa Dyson rolls a ball during unit training.
SUSAN B ARKLEY
Soldiers “high five” in celebration after scoring
with a well-thrown ball.
STEVE DAVIS STEVE DAVIS
Bowlers log their names into the A losing team knocks out push-ups after a round of gas mask bowling. Soldiers said
automatic scoring system. bowling in protective masks wasn’t as bad as losing the match.
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Terrifying
Scenario
A “hostage” is taken off a hijacked bus by
“terrorists” at Camp George April 14 as part
of the Daegu enclave Anti-Terrorism/Force
Protection Exercise held April 11-15. The
highlight of the four-day exercise was a
scenario involving a bus hijacking, in which
the hostages were taken to the Taegu
American School gym. Many Area IV entities
took part in the exercise, playing the roles
they would in a real-life situation. Participants
represented the Area IV Support Activity,
military police, Criminal Investigation
Division, military intelligence, medical and
other agencies. Such exercises are annual
requirements designed to test installation
response capabilities and to improve
operations plans and emergency
procedures.
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Language Instructor
Minsook Kwon
‘hwahng-sah’
The phrase of the week
“Please be concerned about yellow dust.”
.
Hwahng-sah joe-seem-hah-seh-yo.
yellow dust Please be concerned (about)
Joo-mahl-eh dueng-sahn
gahp-see-dah.
Ahn-dweh-yo.
Weh-yo?
(Hwahng-sah)
ddeh-moon-eh-yo.
Gue-roem, dah-uem-eh
gah-sheel-ggah-yo?
Neh.