P UBLISHED F OR T HOSE S ERVING
3, 2006
Volume 4, Issue 16
SAHS swimmers
bring home trophy
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U.S., ROK forces combine for peninsula-wide exercise
By Staff Sgt. Andrea D. Knudson
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs
OSAN AIR BASE — Seventh Air
Force launched a peninsula-wide
exercise Jan. 23 with a combination
of forces from Osan, Kunsan and
South Korea.
This exercise was the largest in
South Korea in recent history.
“Seventh Air Force Headquarters,
the 51st Fighter Wing and the 8th
Fighter Wing have completely
integrated into realistic exercise
scenarios,” said Lt. Gen. Garry
Trexler, 7th AF commander. “It’s
imperative we exercise together,
whether it’s with the Peninsula
Combat Employment Readiness
Exercises or those on a smaller scale
because we will all bring the fight
together.”
The close coordination between the
“Wolf Pack” and “Mustang Stampede”
is essential for the defense of the
South Korean peninsula, said Col.
Brian Bishop, 8th FW commander.
“Not only do our two units train
together on a regular basis, but
PENCEREs allow us to continue that
training in a realistic wartime
scenario,” Bishop said. “This includes
LaPorte recalls highlights of time in command
By Staff Sgt. Mark Porter
Korea Region Office Public Affairs
Just eight days before relinquishing
command of United Nations Command,
Combined Forces Command and United
States Forces Command, Gen. Leon J.
LaPorte faced a group of Korean
journalists to discuss his time in
command here.
In a round-table press conference at
Hartell House Jan. 26, LaPorte read a
prepared speech then answered
questions from the group of reporters.
In his opening statement, the general
touched on several topics, including the
U.S.-Korean partnership and military
stewardship of Korean land. Some of
the topics LaPorte stressed include:
Change and Transformation
“There have been significantchanges,
IN THE R EPUBLIC OF KOREA
2-1 ADA strengthens
Korean defense
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AIRMAN GINA CHIAVEROTTI
Airman 1st Class Rusty Moreno provides cover during a simulated attack Jan. 23. The Peninsula
Combat Employment Readiness Exercise, or PENCERE, scenarios tested Osan Air Base’s
ability to protect its operations from missile attacks, and the insertion of thousands of enemy
special operations forces looking to disrupt operations. Moreno is with the 51st Security Forces
Squadron.
joint training with Osan’s A-10 left off in November.
Thunderbolt IIs as well as our Airmen “This exercise will represent the
joint tactical-air controllers working second half of the ball game. Although
with the Army.” many portions of the wing will see
Maj. Stephen Anderson, 51st FW little to no difference in operations,
chief of combat assessments, said this organizations concerned with logistical
PENCERE picks up where the last one and medical matters, for instance,
during the four years that I have had
the opportunity and the honor to serve
here in Korea,” he said.
“The top priority for CFC is to
improve our readiness and our training.
Our deterrence mission calls for our
ability to be prepared to ‘fight tonight’if
required. We assure security by
maintaining a qualitative advantage over
our adversaries, and that is what we have
attempted to do over the past four years.
“The most highly reported and visible
changes have been our transformation
initiatives -- the development of a
transportation framework that we called
‘Enhance, Shape and Align.’ We
enhanced our complimentary
Gen. Leon J. LaPorte warfighting abilities with more than 340
in both the Combined Forces Command systems that complimented the
and the United States Forces Korea Republic of Korea’s military.
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could experience significant
challenges,” Anderson said.
The focal point for this PENCERE
is to increase cooperation and
coordination among the South Korea
Air Operations Center, Combined Air
Staff, the 8th and 51st FWs and the
Republic of Korea Air Force flying
wings, said Lt. Col. Michael Laramee,
607th Air Operations Group,
operations support division director.
“This is a unique opportunity for all
of the forces the commander of air
component command would lead in
wartime to work together,” said
Laramee.
Another significant PENCERE
first is participation by Airmen from
the 36th Airlift Squadron from
Yokota Air Base, Japan, and the 18th
Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron
from Kadena Air Base, Japan. The
two squadrons are supporting
Osan’s combat mission by
performing air-evacuation sorties in
an effort to provide realistic training
for 51st FW medics.
“The objective of the PENCERE is
to prepare for combat operations, to
See Joint
Joint, Page 4
“We shaped our forces by assigning
appropriate roles and mission, and right-
sizing our force structure. We have
transferred seven of 10 missions to the
Republic of Korea military, we deployed
forces in support of the Global War on
Terrorism and we are in the process of
reducing the U.S. forces from 37,500
to 25,000 by 2008.
“We also aligned our forces by
consolidating and relocating our forces
to operate more efficiently and
effectively.
“We have closed 37 facilities over the
last two years, and will return over
10,000 acres of land to the Korean
people. When the relocation is
completed, we will return 66 percent
See LaPorte, Page 3
LaPorte,
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Chief of Naval Operations visits sailors in Korea

Korea
Navy Journalist Second Class David McKee Intelligence Specialist Petty Officer
CNFK Public Affairs 2nd Class Bryce Summer and Aviation
SEOUL – Sailors in the Republic of Korea Electrician’s Mate Petty Officer 2nd
recently hailed the Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Class Daoud Boone helped facilitate the
Michael G. Mullen, and Master Chief Petty Officer tour. Both serve at the UN Component
of the Navy Terry Scott at facilities throughout the of the Military Armistice Commission
Republic of Korea Jan. 18-19. that manages the daily activities in
Mullen and Scott also toured the Joint Security implementing the Armistice Agreement
Area on the Demilitarized Zone and met with civilian at the DMZ.
and military officials in Seoul and Chinhae. For them having the CNO and
This was Mullen’s first time to the ROK since MCPON visit was a rare treat. “I think
becoming the 28th CNO July 7, 2005. He said he that it is good for our upper leadership
was “ecstatic to be back” with sailors who work in to see an aspect of our day-to-day
a region essential to a “part of the world that is mission, and to ensure they understand
very important to U.S. national security.” why we are here,” said Summer.
“The stability that our armed forces, U.S. Navy N J AVY S C D
OURNALIST MK
ECOND At an all-hands call at Commander,
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in particular, helped provide is really critical,” said
Mullen. “South Korea is a very important ally of
ours.”
Throughout the trip Mullen, who calls himself a
“hands-on leader,” met sailors who serve on the
peninsula and, according to him, he “likes what he
sees.”
“I need to get out and see the people,” said
Mullen. “I’ve had discussions with South Koreans,
U.S. Navy personnel and I have come away lifted
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Mullen talks to sailors at Commander, Fleet Fleet Activities Chinhae on their last day
Activities Chinhae, Jan. 19 during a two-day trip to see Naval facilities and sailors, here, Mullen told personnel about the
as well as to meet with civilian and military officials. significance of serving in the ROK.
military history that most people only see in the “At such a critical time in history, in a critical
news. time in our country this is a really important region
The JSA is composed of several buildings that for long-term economic stability, long-term security
straddle the line demarcating North from South and the ability to raise our families peacefully, not
Korea, and while touring one building the guests just in this part of the world but throughout the
actually stood briefly in North Korea. world,” Mullen said.

Outgoing commander bids farewell

with the relationship and our performance.”
The MCPON last met with sailors in Korea during
the former CNO (Adm. Vern Clark) visited with
Navy leaders in Seoul in 2004. Again he spent time
Friday, I will pass the United Nations wonderful cultural traditions, sampled the
with Navy enlisted personnel in Seoul including the
Command, Combined Forces unique Korean cuisine and enjoyed the
Chief’s Mess.
Command and United States Forces beautiful landscape. We have come to
“I can tell the quality of a command from the
Korea colors to Gen. B.B. Bell. With admire and love the Korean people for
first moment I step on a ship and see the quality of
that simple act, I will complete my tour their amazing work ethic and their
the Chief ’s Mess,” said Scott who added the
of service in the Republic of Korea. generosity of spirit. We will miss being a
expectations set on Navy chiefs are from the highest
It has been an amazing four years part of this great community.
level in the Navy. “The CNO expects the chiefs to
in which our commands have I have been given many accolades
run the Navy.”
experienced unprecedented change. I over the past several weeks, but I truly
At CNFK headquarters on Yongsan Garrison in
want to thank you for your support believe that the strength of the United
Seoul, Scott answered questions about uniforms,
and your commitment. As I depart Nations Command, Combined Forces
cost of living allowance and tuition assistance,
command, our forces are better Command and United States Forces
during which time Scott told enlisted personnel he
prepared, better trained and better Korea lies with the dedicated Soldiers,
is, “inspired by what sailors do every day” and
positioned to execute their wartime tasks. As important, sailors, airmen and Marines who every day, in service
appreciates their commitment to the mission in
through your hard work and generosity, our Good to their nations, put on their uniforms to protect peace,
Korea and their role in the joint and combined
Neighbor Program has improved relations and opened freedom and our way of life.
environment.
dialogue between our military communities and their I know as I depart Korea that our future is in good
“Thanks for what you do. I just love being part
local Korean communities. hands because of these brave young men and women.
of an organization that has people like you,” said
I appreciate all you have done to strengthen our I thank them, the civilians and contractors who support
Scott, who added, “Our nation owes you a debt of
ROK-U.S. alliance. As Gen. Bell assumes command, I them, and all the families for the sacrifices they make,
gratitude for your service.”
ask that you give him the same loyalty, support and every day, to keep our nations safe.
Visiting the Republic of Korea was also an
dedication to duty that you have given me these past Thank You and may God bless you.
opportunity to see the JSA and the DMZ. Mullen,
45 months.
his wife Deborah, Scott and CNFK Rear Adm.
Judy and I have truly enjoyed our four years in GEN Leon J. LaPorte
James P. Wisecup and his wife Anne took the
Korea. We have made wonderful friends, experienced Commander, UNC/CFC/USFK
opportunity to experience an important part of

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Reunion in Korea
Deadline Approaches
The application deadline for the next
Reunion in Korea tour is fast approaching
and servicemembers who plan to bring
family to Korea with this program are
urged to complete and return their
applcations as soon as possible.
Reunion in Korea is a program designed
to help U.S. Forces Korea
servicemembers bring family members to
visit them in Korea. Since 1981, over 18,000
family members have participated in the
program, which offers discounted airline,
hotel and tour packages to military
members. Reunion tour dates for 2006 are
April 17-20, May 22-25, Sept. 11-14and
Oct. 23-26. Application deadlines for the
first tour is Feb. 25. Applications are
available at all USO offices and will be
accepted on a first-come, first served
basis. For information, call 724-7003.
DODIG Human
Trafficking Survey
The Department of Defense Inspector
General has made available an online
survey at http://www.dodig.mil/
tip%20survey/survey.htm pertaining to
trafficking in persons. Major subordinate
commands, organizations and agencies
are encouraged to have servicemembers,
DOD civilian employees and DoD
contractors log on and complete the first
part of the survey. Trainers in subjects
related to prostitution and trafficking in
persons are encouraged to log on and
complete the second part of the survey,
regarding questions for installation/
organization TIP points of contact.
Black American History
Month Observance
U.S. Army, Troop Command will celebrate
African/Black American History Month
with a program from 10 to 11:30 p.m.
Wednesday. The theme of the
observance is “Reaching Out to Youth:
A Strategy for Excellence.” The event will
be at the Multipurpose Training Facility,
Yongsan Garrison South Post. For
information, call 723-7743.
ROCKS Inc.
The Morning Calm Chapter of Rocks Inc.,
an organization dedicated to the
professional development of young
officers, will host an Officer Professional
Development Series focused on Army
Transformation. Guest speaker for the
event will be Col. Richard Parker. The
event will be in the 8th U.S. Army G9
Conference Room, Bldg. 2372, Yongsan
Garrison, beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday.
AFCEA Luncheon
The Seoul Chapter of the Armed Forces
Communication and Electronics
Association will host a luncheon at the
Dragon Hill Lodge’s Naija Ballroom,
beginning at 11:30 Tuesday. The
luncheon is open to members and
nonmembers. Cost is $15.
Hospital Limits Service
The 121st General Hospital will have
limited appointments available Monday.
The Emergency Room remains open.
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Army Nursing Corps: Becoming, Transforming
By Col. Karen M. Gausman
18th Medical Command
Inspired by heroic battlefield exploits
the Army Nurse Corps is a continuous
saga of becoming and transforming.
Since 1901, the commitment of Army
nurses exemplifies dedicated
professionals who aspire to military,
nursing and leadership excellence.
Thursday the Army Nurse Corps
celebrated its 105th Anniversary. Nurses
of the 18th MEDCOM, the 121st
General Hospital and the 168th Area
Support Medical Battalion at Yongsan,
Camp Casey, Camp Stanley, Camp
Humphreys and Camp Walker celebrate
a rich and proud history.
Deploying with U.S. Forces, nurses
have served in Europe since WW II, in
Korea since 1950, the Sinai for 20 years,
Honduras for 16 years, Saudi Arabia for COURTESY PHOTO
12 years and Bosnia for seven years. Nurses assigned to the 127th Forward Support Surgical Team train in a field environment.
As of March 2005, 419 Active Army Nurse Corps have all distinguished they assist the local populace.
Transformation and hallmarks in the
Component and 151 Reserve themselves by their devotion to duty,
Component nurses were serving in 17 their utter disregard of working hours Army Nurse Corps parallel and often
different countries to include and their willingness to do anything that lead the professional body of nursing
Afghanistan and Iraq. needs to be done at any time. They have nationally and globally. The Nurse Corps
The role of Army nurses during the displayed courage, stamina and (originally all female) became a
Korean War remains extremely relevant. determination.” (Sarnecky, Mary, T. A permanent corps of the Medical
Fifty seven nurses arrived July 5, 1950 History of the U. S. Army Nurse Corps). Department Feb. 2, 1901, under the
– just four days after U.S. ground forces Army nurses fulfill the mission Army Reorganization Act passed by
landed in Korea; by August, more than with the same commitment today as Congress. Although male nurses have
100 Army nurses were on duty in South during the Korean War - caring beyond served for nearly as long as female
Korea in support of United Nations the call of duty, saving lives, comforting nurses, male nurses endured inequitable
troops. By the end of 1950, 249 ANC the sick, providing hope to injured and actions much as other minorities until
officers were in Korea. Army nurses wounded Soldiers, to sustain the force. Oct. 6, 1955, when the ANC
supported amphibious attacks and Clinically competent, ANC officers are commissioned its first male officer. In
landings on Inchon in western Korea; serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, Indonesia June 1970 the Army took the first step
the advance across the 38th Parallel and Pakistan in support of Operation and promoted the Chief of the Army
toward North Korea in the west; the Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Nurse Corps, Col. Anna May Hayes, to
amphibious landing on the east coast of Freedom and tsunami and earthquake brigadier general -- the first woman to
Korea toward the Yalu River; and the relief. Army nurses independently wear a star. A historical advancement
northern boundary of Korea. Quoting triage, start blood transfusions, in 1976 occurred with the requirement
that all active-duty Nurse Corps officers
then Maj. Gen. Edgar Erskine Hume, discharge logistical responsibilities, and
Surgeon, United Nations Command and improvise when supplies and equipment
Far East Command, “Members of the are not available. During off-duty hours, See Nurses, Page 4
LaPorte from Page 1
of the (Status of Forces Agreement) granted land back to the and hosting English language camps for high school
Korean people. sophomores.
“We have worked and will continue to work to be good Quality of Life
stewards of the environment. Deterrence and armistice are “We have worked very hard over the past four years to make
critically important, but should not be at the expense of the Korea an assignment of choice for U.S. servicemembers. We’ve
environment.” done this by increasing the quality of life and living conditions
ROK-U.S. Alliance for the servicemembers, by reducing the financial hardships
“The military alliance between the Republic of Korea and that many of these servicemembers had to bear for an assignment
United States forces is stronger today than it ever has been in Korea.
in the history of the alliance, and that is because of the “As you know, 92 percent of all servicemembers come here
tremendous dedication that both our nations have placed in without their family members, so they have to leave their loved
terms of resourcing capabilities and training the ones back in the United States during their tours of duty here.
servicemembers that are active in both our forces.” We’ve also provided financial incentives for servicemembers to
Good Neighbor Program extend their tour of duty.
“During the past four years we have improved our relations “I want to thank all the wonderful Korean friends who have
between the U.S. military community and the Republic of Korea made our young servicemembers feel welcome in the Republic
communities. Good relations begin at the grassroots level. Every of Korea.”
American is an ambassador. And our Good Neighbor Program In closing, LaPorte thanked the servicemembers with whom
... has been a resounding success; opening dialogue, improving he has served, who serve to keep the Republic of Korea safe
communication, enhancing our combined interoperability. and free.
“Our servicemembers actively participate in a variety of “The mission of Combined Forces Command is to ensure
local cultural and social programs that include support to peace on the peninsula and stability in northeast Asia , and
local orphanages, working in agricultural activities, providing we have been very successful in that mission during the past
emergency relief and environmental clean up, providing tours four years and I thank both the Republic of Korea military
and other activities on U.S. installations and naval vessels, and the United States military for their great efforts to ensure
engaging in partnership programs with Republic of Korea that this democracy continues to enjoy the freedoms and
military units, operating a Korean language USFK Web site, liberties that its citizens deserve.”
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Army seeks physician assistants
Special to The Morning Calm Weekly
The Army offers qualified officers,
warrant officers and enlisted Soldiers
an educational opportunity to become
a Physician Assistant through the
Interservice Physician Assistant
Program located at the AMEDD Center
and School, Fort Sam Houston, Texas.
Graduates earn a Masters degree
from the University of Nebraska and
receive a commission in the Army
Medical Specialist Corps as a second
lieutenant. Officer students receive
constructive credit for their
commissioned service IAW DOD
6000.13. Graduates must pass the
Physician Assistant National Certifying
Exam before they can provide world-
class healthcare to our Soldiers.
Applicants must be enlisted,
commissioned or warrant officers with
a minimum of three years time of active
federal service by Aug. 31 of the
academic year. Other eligibility criteria
include, but are not limited to; a GT
score of 110 or greater, 60 semester
hours of post secondary school
education (of which 30 hours must
include six hours of English, six hours
of Humanities, six hours of General
Chemistry, three hours of Human
Anatomy, three hours of Human
Physiology, three hours of College
Joint
run through procedures and test
our processes,” said Brig. Gen.
Joseph Reynes, 51st FW
commander. “In order to
maintain our focus, we need to
take a disciplined approach to be
effective and more efficient. It’s
about professional training in a
different and unique
environment.”
Professional training calls for a
Nurses
have a minimum of a BS degree in
Nursing. In 1979, Col. Hazel W.
Johnson was selected for promotion to
brigadier general; she was the first
African American female general officer
in the Department of Defense. Effective
May 2000, Brig. Gen. William T. Bester
became the 21st chief of the Army
Nurse Corps. Today male nurses
represent over 35 percent of the
ANC. In accordance with federal
law enacted in 2003, Maj. Gen. Gail
Pollock became chief of the Army
Nurse Corps in June 2004, the first
nurse to serve as a two star general.
Today, ANC officers support the
full spectrum of missions -- Major
T h e a t e r Wa r s , S m a l l S c a l e
Contingencies, Peace Enforcement,
Peace Keeping, Humanitarian
Assistance, Disaster Relief and
Nation Building. Nurses attend to
the operational concerns associated
w i t h i n t e r o p e r a b i l i t y, m e d i c a l
readiness, illnesses, battle injuries,
medical technological
advancements, force health
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Algebra or higher math, and three hours
of Psychology).
Applications need to be sent to the
IPAP program manager no later than
March 1, 2006. A selection board will
convene in June and the results will be
released in August. All official transcripts
and SAT scores must arrive by June 1.
All applicants are required to have an
SAT within five years of their application.
The minimum score is 450 in each
section of the exam and a composite
AD
score of at least 1,500 on the newer
three-part version and a minimum
composite score of 1,000 on the
previous two-part version. Complete
application procedures are found in AR
601-20, The Interservice Physician
Assistant Training Program, and in the
Fiscal Year Message located at
www.armypa.info or
www.cs.amedd.army.mil/ipap.
The AMEDD Center and School has
developed a new program called the
Requirements Completion Course that
is designed to help Soldiers complete the
GOES
program’s prerequisite courses. Visit
their Web site (www.armypa.info) to
learn about the program, or e-mail the
program manager at
ipap@usarec.army.mil.
For information, call Capt. James J.
Jones at 536-0386.
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combined effort between both
countries. This will be the third
PENCERE in which the South Korean
air force will play a major role.
HERE
“We recognized a requirement to
improve the training and interaction
between the South Korean air force
and U.S. flyers,” Anderson said. “We
are close partners in the defense of
South Korea, and we train as we
fight — together.”
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protection and disaster/consequence
management. Army nurses possess
the expert clinical skills, compassion
and leadership acumen requisite to
execute the most challenging
missions in austere environments.
ANC officers direct and coordinate
care, train combat medics, conduct
research, liaison with professional
entities in promoting health care
g l o b a l l y, a n d l e a d S o l d i e r s a s
commanders of battalion-size units
and major medical centers.
The Army Nurse Corps officer
takes pride in affiliating with a truly
professional nursing organization.
The motto of the ANC, “Ready,
Caring, and Proud” embraces the
A r m y v a l u e s o f l o y a l t y, d u t y,
respect, selfless service, honor,
integrity and personal courage.
Anyone interested in servicing as
a nurse in the Army Nurse Corps
may contact the Department of
Nursing at the 121 General Hospital
(737-5400) or see their local
recruiter for information.
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Army continues crack down on

prostitution, human trafficking
2nd Infantry Division Public Affairs
Special to The Morning Calm Weekly
(This is the first of a two-part series on
prostitution and human trafficking which originally
ran in the Indianhead in October 2004. In response
to recent Department of Defense actions to combat
these acts, it has been updated and reprinted for
the U.S. Forces Korea audience. Many of the
Soldiers interviewed have PCSed to another duty
assignment.)
The 8th U.S. Army has strengthened its stance
on prostitution and human trafficking.
Along with crack downs by the Korean police
on brothels and prostitutes, 8th U.S.Army
Commander, Lt. Gen. Charles Campbell, has aired
radio commercials strongly urging Soldiers and
Department of Defense employees not to associate
themselves with prostitutes.
Prostitution and human trafficking are demeaning
acts toward women, said Capt. Kent Bennett, 2nd
Infantry Division preventive medicine officer.
“By participation in this, a Soldier is contributing
to the enslavement of women and girls from all
over the world,” he said. “These women aren’t
(often) allowed to keep any money paid to them.”
DoD recently enacted a change in the Uniform
Code of Military Justice focused on combating
prostitution. Under the changes, Soldiers who are
found convicted of soliciting prostitution may be
dishonorably discharged.
Bennett agreed with the changes.
“Participation in prostitution is just that much
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worse since you are contributing to an entire
industry based on violence,” Bennett said. “I think
that most will see this as a change that benefits not
only the U.S. military, but also honest business
owners and women around the world.”
According to South Korean authorities, Seoul’s
sex industry generates an estimated $21 billion per
year. A recent raid (September 2004) in the red light
district yielded 38 arrests.
Military police and Korean National Police
officers work together to provide patrols through
the bars and clubs outside of military posts.
Eighth Army has a zero-tolerance policy when it
comes to prostitution and human trafficking,
Campbell said.
Prostitution is a problem that affects not only
the relationships between the U.S. Soldiers and their
Korean neighbors, but also combat readiness,
Bennett said.
“A Soldier who engages in sexual relations with
a prostitute risks several health effects,” he said.
“The majority of these risks are those one would
associate with sexually transmitted diseases such
as HIV, genital warts and syphilis.”
Bennett also added that this problem not only
affects an individual Soldier, but also a larger
element in general. “Even a Soldier who isn’t
married needs to consider the effect that getting an
STD from a casual sexual encounter will have on
current or future relationships,” he said.
With the discernible problems that prostitution
and human trafficking convey, there are many
possible solutions to try and solve it.
“Don’t condone it and don’t buy into it,” said
Sgt. Sherri Davis, 473rd Quartermaster Company.
“We have a lot of other activities for Soldiers, like
libraries and cyber cafes.”

Financial Freedom

Budgeting your way to a better life

By Spc. Chris Stephens
Second Infantry Division Public Affairs
17 “Every dollar of your income
should be allocated to some
to. This fund is not to be touched nothing else.’ What many of them
for purchases. A b e g i n n e r fail to realize is that during the year,
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Inobe Performs
at Reggie’s Club
Armed Forces Entertainment presents
soul singer Inobe, 7 p.m. Wednesday
at Camp Stanley Reggie’s Club.
Valentine’s Day Special
Treat your valentine to a steak
dinner from 5 – 7:30 p.m., Feb. 14
at Camp Red Cloud Mitchell’s Club
for $29.95 per couple: ribeye steak,
choice of baked potato or French
fries, mixed vegetables, glass of
wine, ice cream and a rose. As
couples come in to eat, they will
get a ticket for a drawing at 7:30
p.m. that will include a suite and a
bottle of champagne. Reservations
required by Feb. 10. Call 732-8211/
8189.
Trick Shot Exhibition
Armed Forces entertainment
presents a trick shot exhibition by
Jeanette Lee, the Black Widow, the
world’s top ranked female pool
player, at 7 p.m. Feb. 17 at the
Gateway Club. At the event a
drawing will be held for a chance
to play against her.
Diamond Rio
Diamond Rio, winners of six vocal
group of the year awards from
Academy of Country Music and
Country Music Association,
performs live 7 p.m. Feb. 18 at the
Camp Casey Carey Fitness Center.
World Series of Poker
The Warrior Country World Series
of Poker, Texas Hold’Em, returns
Feb. 18-19 at Warrior’s Club, Camp
C a s e y. Sign up at
www.caseymwr.com. Pay entry fees
at Warrior ’s Club or Camp Red
Cloud’s Mitchell’s Club.
Human Resources for
New Supervisors
“Human Resources for New
Supervisors” is a 40-hour week
course designed to teach new
civilian and military supervisors
Feb. 27 – March 3 in Building T909.
For information, call 732-7177.
Sexual Assault Prevention,
Response Hotline
To access the new Sexual Assault
Prevention and Response Program
Hotline from any DSN telephone, dial
“158.” For hotline access from a
commercial line or cell phone, dial 0505-
764-5700. Listen to the recording and,
to select Area I, press #1.
President’s Day Bowling
Tournament
A President’s Day bowling tournament
will be held at 1 p.m. Feb. 20, Camp
Red Cloud Bowling Lanes.
Entry fee of $20. For information, call
732-6930.
Mardi Gras Party
There will be a Mardi Gras party and
5K race March 4 at Camp Casey
Primo’s.
Area I The Morning Calm Weekly
Troops bring joy to retirement home
By Margaret Banish-Donaldson
Area I Public Affairs
UIJEONGBU – On a holiday break
weekend, many Soldiers look forward
to catching up on sleep. But a group
of Soldiers from Headquarters and
Headquarters Company, Area I
Support Activity, gave that up in
exchange for a chance to bring smiles
and happiness to 48 residents of
Share the Well Nursing Home.
Area I Soldiers delivered blankets,
cereal, cookies, hot chocolate,
heating pads and other goodies in
volume, plus an air conditioner, to
residents in an area retirement home
Jan. 27.
“Our company commander asked
M B -D ARGARET ANISH ONALDSON
for volunteers this morning to help
Spc. Omar Ramirez and Pfc. Nathan Rio hand out blankets and interact with the elderly at Share
deliver these items, and I was more
the Well Nursing Home Jan. 27 in Uijeongbu.
than glad to help out,” said Pfc.
Nathan Rios. “I just want to do what I can — service faces. They are some of the more angelic people you’ll
before self. It just gives you a good feeling.” meet.”
The cookies and cereal were donated by the Camp Visits are made by the troops twice a year for the
Red Cloud commissary, and a local pharmacy donated Chuseok and Lunar New Year holidays as part of the 8th
the heating pads. U.S. Army commander’s Good Neighbor Program.
“I have many activities as a commander,” said Lt. All those who went said they felt a great deal of
Col. William Huber, Camp Red Cloud garrison personal satisfaction from their efforts.
commander. “But my favorite thing to do is to come
here to this retirement home and see all the smiling E-mail banishm@korea.army.mil
Mutual Response Finance from Page 5
pay it off using the money you
put into the bank, but you still pay
more, because you don’t pay for it
all at once. So, in essence, you paid
the bank, instead of the bank paying
you.”
Ramsey tells all of the people who
attend his seminars to not fall for the
“90-day same as cash” gimmick.
“You get your ears nailed to the
wall if you play their game,” he
said. “By taking the 90-days
same as cash, people tend to not
pay it off all at once and put it
off and put it off.
“Pretty soon, the 90 days has
passed and the item has still not
been paid for. The company then
does a back charge of interest for
that 90 days, and you end up
paying the full 90 days of interest
on top of what you still owe.”
Ramsey stresses being smart
about your money and being
disciplined about how you spend
it. “The more disciplined you are
about your money, the better off
you’ll be.”
For information on financial
management, visit Ramsey’s Web
site at www.daveramsey.com.
( E d i t o r ’s N o t e : F i n a n c i a l
COURTESY PHOTO
classes from Financial Peace
At 6:46 p.m. Jan. 23 Camp Red Cloud Fire Station received a request from Uijeongbu City for University are currently being
foam fire-fighting support at a synthetic fuel factory near Lotte Mart in Uijeongbu. Camp held at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at
Stanley dispatched an airfield truck and one engine. Upon arrival, firefighters found a small the CRC Community Activities
factory of 2,100 square feet with about 70 percent of the structure on fire, including 1,500 five- Center. Classes are free. The
gallon containers of SENOX synthetic fuel feeding the fire and local crews fighting the fire. next story in this series will
Camp Stanley fire crews assisted with firefighting, used 2,000 gallons of water and 50 concentrate on cash flow
gallons of AFFF foam agent. The fire was under control at 7:33 p.m. and extinguished by 7:38 p l a n n i n g a n d re l a t i n g w i t h
p.m. Crews then returned to Stanley. No injuries or damage for Army personnel or equipment. money.)
Fire cause and damage estimate under investigation by local authorities.
E-mail to chris.stephens@us.army.mil
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1-2 Aviation pilots shoot for title of ‘Top Gun’
By Spc. Timothy Dinneen exercise.
Second Infantry Division Public Affairs “The most important aspect of
RODRIGUEZ RANGE – A this training is the ability to work
heavy cloak of steel gray clouds without distractions that can occur
served as a ceiling for the in a garrison environment,” said
hovering birds of prey carrying Chief Warrant Officer Nathan
Gunfighters of the 1st Battalion, Tierney, battalion tactical operations
2nd Aviation Regiment. officer.
They flew effortlessly over the The pilots flew their Apaches
walled hills of the mountainous nest from the Forward Area Refueling
that held the targets for the floating Point to the range area where they
Apache AH-64D helicopters. had to acquire the target, set their
After pilots received coordinates weapons and destroy the target.
from a nearby tower, a target was Once successfully engaged, the
engaged and fired upon using rockets Apaches returned to the FARP
from the Apache’s Hydra-70 rocket where another Apache took its turn
system and 30 mm rounds from its at the range targets.
M-230 cannon in order to “Strike Aviators returned to the SPC. TIMOTHY DINNEEN
Deep.” operations center and underwent a An Apache crew heads toward their targets during a recent gunnery exercise
The gunnery exercise performed review session as their performance
by Aviators was conducted Jan. 9- was recorded and played for them just for the pilots, but
20 consisting of multiple tables with on a large screen. They were for everyone. We all
12 engagements each table. The graded on the speed in which they have to troubleshoot
pilot who was the most successful found the target, set their weapons so when in the field
at engaging the targets and choosing and the accuracy of their fire. everything runs
weapon systems, and was most These points were tallied at the smoothly,” Tierney
accurate with fire was named “Top end of the exercise and the pilot said.
Gun” at the conclusion of the with the most points earned the Top “The most
Gun award. challenging aspect is
“The goal is to find the safety. We’re
targets and engage them fast,” working day and
Tierney said. night without The rockets used in the AH-64D Apaches are a part of the Hydra-
Although most of the action accidents or spills. 70 rocket system.
took place outside and off the Being an infantry
ground, Gunfighters enjoyed officer with an aviation regiment is noncommissioned officers. He
an unlikely source of support good experience because a logistics elaborated by saying privates first
outside the helicopters. background will be important for class are training privates in order to
Soldiers fresh from Advanced my future,” said 2nd Lt. Juan keep operations running smoothly.
Individual Training were hard Viruet, a platoon leader with the “The experience the younger
An Apache team prepares to take off for one of the at work inside the operations Gunfighters. “We’ll load and refuel Soldiers are receiving will help them
many tables during the exercise. The pilot who was the center and were responsible anywhere between 16-20 Apaches down the road because when they
most successful during their missions was named “Top for coordination and per day.” go to other units they will be that
Gun.” communications functions. Tierney said that the roles young much further ahead of their peers,”
“This training is vital, not Soldiers are filling the positions of Tierney said.

Sacrifices
Honored
Soldiers from the 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade joined
their Republic of Korea Army aerial counterparts in
honoring the sacrifices made by all Soldiers at
Chipyong-ni. During the Dec. 2 ceremony, the
Soldiers took time to reflect on the battle and to place
flowers on the battle monument. The Soldiers took the
day to not only learn more history about the battle, but
also to continue to build the ROK/U.S. alliance.

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Area II sets stage for change of command

By Steve Davis
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Area II
Sports Director Benny Jackson looked
thoughtfully at the activity in Collier
Field House Jan. 27 as workers set the
stage for today’s United Nations
Command, Combined Forces
Command and U.S. Forces Korea
Change of Command.
The gym looked like a bunker.
Thirty-five camouflage nets suspended
from the ceiling covered expansive
walls. Work crews tugged at tarps being
pulled over the shining hardwood floors
to protect them from seven hundred
folding chairs. Soldiers and Korean
ceremony in which Gen. Leon J.
LaPorte will pass the tri-command to
Gen. B.B. Bell III, who led U.S. Army
Europe since December 2002 before
being nominated to replace LaPorte,
UNC/CFC/USFK commander since
May 2002.
Jackson and crew, who set the stage
for U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald
Rumsfeld in September, are part of Area
II Support Activity’s behind-the-scenes
role in the historic passing-of-colors.
“We want everything to be perfect,”
said Capt. Frederick T. Barker, an
operations officer with the Area II
Support Activity Directorate of Plans,
Training, Mobilization and Security. SGT. CHRISTOPHER SELMEK

employees broke into small groups to
tackle a host of other chores.
Guests — including ambassadors,
senior military personnel from various
nations, and other distinguished visitors
— will gather with Yongsan military
personnel, civilian employees and family
members at Collier Field House this
morning for a colorful military
Barker is responsible for coordinating
change of command support with U.S.
Force Korea and Area II organizations
and directorates.
Barker said Area II Support Activity
has been working since early December
to make sure things run smoothly
before, during and after the change of
command.
Workers put protective mats in Collier Field House Jan. 27 as they prepare for the four-star
change of command Friday. Gen. Leon J. LaPorte will pass his colors to Gen. B.B. Bell III.
“It’s taken a lot of coordination,” said Setting the stage extends well
Barker “We’ve had several IPRs (In- beyond Collier Field House. The entire
Progress Reviews, or meetings) to make garrison has to look sharp.
sure everything is on track. We have “All the tenant units are working
worked closely with other USFK extremely hard to ensure the post looks
organizations on the plan. Now it’s a
matter of execution ...” See Stage
Stage, Page 12

Finishing touches under way for Pedestrian safety

Yongsan, K-16 Super Bowl parties A dull story until someone gets hurt
By Steve Davis
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Football fans at
Yongsan and K-16 will be well entertained Monday
morning when the Seattle Seahawks battle the
Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XL.
“We’re going to have the best football parties on the
Korean peninsula,” said Mario
Farrulla, Area II Community Activity
Centers director. ““Last year, we had
about 400 people at the Yongsan
Super Bowl party. This year we’re
looking for more.”
Final touches are being made by
Area II Morale, Welfare and
Recreation officials at Yongsan’s Main
Post Club and K-16’s new Landing
Zone for what Farrulla calls “a football
experience.”
“We’ve got scoreboards, football
mannequins, helmets, National
Football League banners, prizes,
cheerleaders and more,” said Farrulla.
“We’ve even got ‘Who Let the Dogs
Out’ and other music, not to mention
the game showing on huge screens.”
The screen at the Main Post Club
is 40-foot by 20-foot and the screen
at K-16 is 10-feet wide.
Festivities at both clubs will open at 5:30 a.m., with
live broadcasting starting at 6. Each location will offer
a free breakfast buffet and juice or coffee until 8:30
a.m.
“The first 40 people in the door will get to compete
for the grand prize,” said Paul Robinson, Area II director
of community activities. “Last year, people even camped
outside all night just to get a chance.”
The grand prize at Yongsan’s Main Post Club is a 65-
inch high-definition rear-projection television with stereo
sound. The K-16 crowd will get a chance to win a 27-
inch color TV with DVD player.
Other prizes are available to everyone, including a
round-trip plane ticket to the States (courtesy of the U.S.
Air Alliance) and NFL jerseys. There will
also be “Best Cheer,” “Best End Zone
Dance,” “Best Dress” and Heisman
Trophy posing contests. The halftime
show will include Korean cheerleaders
from the LG Sakers professional
basketball team.
“To keep the momentum going, we’ll
have prize drawings each time there is a
commercial break,” said Farrulla. “We’ll
also give a DVD player to the person
who most accurately predicts the score
each quarter.”
Four Korean organizations – People
to People New Seoul Chapter, the World
PGA, SSRT Global One phone cards
and the Korea Land Corporation – are
contributing prizes and entertainment,
said Sonnie Champigny from Area II
MWR Marketing.
To get fans into the spirit, U.S.
Forces Korea servicemembers and non-essential
personnel may be authorized time off by their
commanders to take part in Super Bowl XL festivities.
Supervisors of civilian personnel may authorize liberal
leave in order for them to participate in Super Bowl
events and festivities.
E-mail DavisSt@korea.army.mil
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Pedestrian
safety may sound like a dull story to some,
but the subject assumes a new dimension
after an accident.
“Unfortunately, it sometimes takes a tragic
event to make us more aware,” said Area II
Safety Officer Jeff Hyska following a recent
news story that a 2nd Infantry Division
Soldier had been struck by a car in a
pedestrian crosswalk near Camp Casey and
was in critical condition.
Eighth U.S. Army Safety Alert 06-02
issued Jan. 24 states that two incidents
occurred within a week in which
servicemembers were struck by motor
vehicles while attempting to cross the street
in the vicinity of Camp Casey’s main gate.
“Crossing public streets in Korea can be
challenging at times,” according to the
safety bulletin, which offers these tips to
prevent becoming a statistic.
!The number one goal should be to avoid
getting hit in the first place. The clear way
to avoid pedestrian accidents is by stopping
at intersections where motor vehicles have
the right-of-way. If there is any doubt as
to who has the right-of-way, yield to the
motor vehicles.
!Obey the law and stay alert. Don’t become
a victim of a motor vehicle collision whether
a pedestrian or on a bicycle. The “walk”
signal and the green traffic light indicate that
See Safety
Safety, Page 12
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Black History Month
! Wednesday: Black History Month
Program, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at
Yongsan Multipurpose Training
Facility, sponsored by U.S. Army
Troop Command. For information, call
738-7743.
! Thursday: Black History Month
Promotion, Yongsan AAFES
Exchange, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Answer
Black History trivia to compete for 20
percent discount coupons.
Sponsored by AAFES, Alpha Kappa
Alpha Sorority and the Area II Equal
Opportunity Office. For information,
call 738-5950.
Newcomer’s Orientation
The Area II Newcomer’s Orientation
will be held 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 13-15 at
the Community Service Building, room
118, on Yongsan South Post. Learn
what Area II has to offer on day one.
Experience Korea culture and language
on day two, then tour Seoul on day
three. For more information or to
register, call 738-7505.
Hospital Appointments
Due to Super Bowl activities, the 121st
General Hospital will have limited
appointments Monday. The
emergency room will remain open. For
information, call 737-8205.
Dr. Seuss Guest Readers
The Seoul American Elementary
School needs volunteer guest readers
to help celebrate the birthday of Dr.
Seuss. Read for one-half hour between
8 a.m.-2 p.m. Books and striped hats
will be provided. For information, call
Vicki Vitallo at 736-4613 or e-mail
Vicki.vitallo@pac.dodea.edu.
Area II The Morning Calm Weekly
Area II awards volunteer of the quarter
By Pfc. Lee Yang-won
Area II Public Affairs
(Editor’s note: This is part one of a two-part series on
Volunteer of the Quarter in Area II.)
YONGSAN GARRISON — She is vice president of the
Parent Teacher Organization and sells nutritional snacks to
students during break at Seoul American Middle School. She
serves as Membership Chairperson on the American Forces’
Spouses Club. She is a cashier at the Chosun Gift Shop and
also helps the shop by unpacking shipments after her work at
the snack shack.
She is Terese Alcantara, adult volunteer of the quarter.
Col. Ronald C. Stephens, Area II Support Activity
commander, congratulated her with a certificate and plaque at
the Army Community Service Center Jan. 20.
“Thank you, for all you do for Area II and Yongsan Garrison,”
Stephens said. “We wouldn’t be able to do it without you.”
Alcantara devoted over 150 volunteer hours on behalf of the
Yongsan community.
“We all need to help, no matter what community organization
we choose to serve,” Alcantara said. “I do it because I get to go
out and meet so many wonderful people and it gives a lot back
to the community.”
Seoul American Middle School and the Army Community PFC. LEE YANG-WON
Service Center were the first two organizations Alcantara got Terese Alcantara helps out the snack shack at the Seoul American
involved in when she arrived in Korea. Since then, she has Middle School. She is the adult volunteer of the quarter.
dedicated herself to the idea of service. “We’ve given over $5,000 back to the school, whether it’s
“Her contributions go way beyond working in the snack extra curricular activity, reading counselor’s program, or
technology fund,” Alcantara said. “Get out there and volunteer
shack,” said principal Darrell R. Mood. “I could go on and on
about what the Parent Teacher Organization has done for us if you have the opportunity.”
under Ms. Alcantara’s leadership.” In addition to her relation with Parent Teacher Organization
He said Alcantara was a key player in helping the PTO and the middle school, Alcantara first got involved with the
improve student achievements, as well as being the force behind Chosun Gift Shop when her husband introduced it to her. She
many projects to expand their relationship with the host said she likes to work at the shop because it has so many unique
community. items.
“If there was one word to describe her, it would be helpful,” “I’ve just returned from an eight day buying trip in Thailand,”
Mood said. “Whatever the project, whatever the duty, whatever Alcantara said. “It gave me a different look on the other side of
the task, she’s there to help you with it.” Chosun as far as going to choose merchandise sold here and
Alcantara said if more people were willing to volunteer just how they go about doing that.”
an hour each month it would make a big difference for PTO
and for the school. See Volunteer
olunteer, Page 12

!
Red Cross Classes
New Volunteer Orientation, 9 a.m.-
noon Feb. 16, free
! Baby-sitting training, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Feb. 20, $25.
For information, call 738-3670.
The Upper Room
Unaccompanied and single personnel
serving in Korea, including Soldiers,
DoD civilians and KATUSAs are
invited to attend the “Upper Room,” a
spiritual outreach program 7– 9 p.m.
every Friday night at the South Post
Chapel second floor classroom. The
Upper Room has devotions, movies,
trips, games, food and fun. For
information, contact Chaplain (Lt.
Col.) Kenneth Kerr at 723-6707 or
Denise Young at 723-6829.
Volleyball Leagues
The 2006 Yongsan sports intramural
men and women volleyball league
team entry deadline is March 3. Season
begins March 11. For information, call
the sports office at 736-7746 or 4032.
News & Notes Online
For more News & Notes, visit the Area
II Web site at http://ima.korea.army.mil
and click on the “News & Notes”
button.
Soldiers share time with community at Gal-wol
By Sgt. Park Yung-kwi
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Living
in Korea provides many interesting
opportunities for English-speaking
servicemembers to interact with another
culture.
Now, residents of Yongsan-gu, the
part of Seoul surrounding Yongsan
Garrison, can experience that same level
of interaction and learn something at the
same time.
The Gal-wol Community Center,
located just outside Gate 20 on Camp
Coiner, has been providing a community
service since March of last year in an
effort to bridge the gap between two
cultures. The center provides free
English classes for Yongsan-gu
residents 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Thursdays
and Saturdays.
The two-hour class focuses on
communication and conversation skills,
with more emphasis on reading
comprehension in the second half.
Much of the enjoyment, however, is
from cultural experiences that come
with the program.
“I had a hard time understanding
them at first, and it took me a long time
to get to know Koreans,” said Pfc. Keith
SGT. PARK YUNG-KWI
Pfc. Keith Barnes teaches English at the Gal-
wol Community Center.
Barnes, 524 Military Intelligent
Battalion. “Once you become friends
with them, though, Korean people can
be very warm-hearted.”
Barnes is one of four American
volunteers teaching up to 40 students
in either the beginner or intermediate
level class.
Kim Ok-Nyeo, Gal-wol program
coordinator, said that without the help
of these very enthusiastic volunteers,
the program could not be successful.
“All the teachers exhibit so much
passion, I can’t believe they’re just
volunteers,” he said. “They are well
prepared and make students excited for
every class.”
The volunteers, likewise, enjoy the
opportunity for cultural exchange.
“I am also having fun here because I
meet tons of different people,” Barnes
said. “One day we even had a Republic
of Korea Army sergeant major as a
student.”
Teachers introduce American culture,
in the form of Halloween parties,
Thanksgiving dinners and tours of the
base, to students who might never
experience it otherwise.
Through Gal-wol’s English class,
students who are also members of
Yongsan-gu community better
understand U.S. Soldiers, their roles in
Korea peninsula.
“Not only it is a great chance for local
residents to taste a bit of American
culture,” Barnes said, “but also it helps
Soldiers and American volunteers to
understand Korean culture.”
For information about Gal-wol
Community Center English classes, or to
volunteer to teach English, call Ester
Rauhauser at 723-7796, 010-7484-1246
or e-mail rauhausere@korea.army.mil.
E-mail yungkwi.park@korea.army.mil
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Barracudas splash competition
By Sgt. Christopher Selmek
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — The
Seoul American High School
“Barracuda” swim team took home a
championship trophy, Jan. 21, in a
competition against other Seoul
schools.
Both the boys and girls teams took
first place, but it was their combined
scores that splashed Seoul Foreign
Middle School and Seoul International
Middle and allowed them the victory.
Relay events included freestyle
swimming, the backstroke, the butterfly
stroke and the breast stroke. In each relay,
the top 10 fastest times are rated and
scored to determine the team’s place.
This was Seoul American High
School’s first win in six years.
“In previous years we’ve been held
back because we didn’t have a full
team,” said head coach Larry Shields.
“I think we always had some of the
strongest swimmers, but if you only
score first and second place and some
other school scores third through tenth,
you still loose.”
First place winners were Clara
Heffernan in Girls 100 Meter Freestyle
in 1:04.17; Johnathan Graham in Boys
50 Meter Butterfly in 34.13; and Jason
Liu in the Boys 50 Meter Backstroke
in 40.54. Some have even cut as much
as 20 seconds off their event time.
The 12 boys and 11 girls practice for
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one and a half to two hours every day,
except Sundays. It is this dedication to
the sport that many competitors say
gives them their edge, said Heffernan.
“Mostly you just get better after
you’ve been doing it for a while,” said
Heffernan. “It takes a lot of
commitment, and you have to be willing
to put in the hours.”
Shields credits another thing for the
success of the team.
“These meets absolutely would not
run without all the parental support,”
he said. “From timers to stroke
judges, the parents actually run the
meet, and we need them for that.
We’re lucky to have a few parents
who have also swam competitively in
the past. They’ve been really great.”
Many of the students involved in
swimming in middle school plan to go
on and swim in high school, and some PHOTOS BY SGT. CHRISTOPHER SELMEK
even beyond that. Kyle Onkst jets through his lane during the freestyle event for Seoul American High School’s
“I don’t think my parents would let “Barracuda” swim team practice at pool #3, Jan. 25.
me quit if I wanted to,” said
Heffernan. “Not after we’ve come
this far. It’s always been something
that I love to do, and I hope to keep
on doing it.”
The Barracudas last meet of the year
will be Feb. 18 at the Seoul Foreign
School Aquatics Center.
(Editor’s Note: Lt. Col. Brenda
Andrews contributed to this story.) Johnathan Graham (top) dives into the water,
starting off the first lap of a strenuous race across
E-mail christopher.selmek@korea.army.mil the pool. Katie Darby (right) comes up for air.
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Stage
great for this special event,” said
Barker. “We really appreciate their
help.”
Barker said traffic control,
security and transportation
arrangements took a lot of
consideration.
The Area II Provost Marshal’s
Office is working with Area II Law
and Order for on-base access,
traffic control, security and escorts,
Barker said.
The 1st Signal Brigade Visual
Information section is providing
banners and signs, lighting and
audio-visual support at Collier Field
House and coordination with the
American Forces Network-Korea
for a live broadcast.
Other Area II directorates
supporting the change of command
Collier Field House workers unload floor covering Jan. 27 in preparation for the change of
command ceremony.
Safety
it’s your turn to cross the street, but
they do not mean that it is actually
“safe” to cross. The “walk” signal
and the green light mean “look first”
and then – if it’s safe – go. Stay
vigilant and follow these “Crossing
Rules for Pedestrians:”
! Before crossing, stop at the curb,
edge of the road or corner before
proceeding.
! Look left-right-left and if it’s
clear begin crossing, looking over
Volunteer
Customers are greeted by
A l c a n t a r a ’s s m i l i n g f a c e a n d
willingness to meet their needs. She
also supports the shop on shipment
days and assists on special projects.
Despite her busy schedule, she
manages enough time to take care
of her family.
“I could manage the time and
supervise my kids because a lot of
these activities and meetings go on
during school time,” Alcanatara
Area II The Morning Calm Weekly
from Page 9
include: the Directorate of
Logistics, which is providing 10 44-
passenger buses to shuttle guests
on three designated bus routes
from six reserved parking areas to
the Collier Field House ceremony
and the reception that follows; the
D i r e c t o r a t e o f P u b l i c Wo r k s ,
providing traffic control barriers,
road and grounds beautification and
quarters renovation; the Public
Affairs Office, responsible for
communicating traffic plans and
publicity; and Area II Morale,
We l f a r e and Recreation,
responsible for electronic marquee
message support, a reception to
welcome the new commander, and
the ceremonial red carpet.
E-mail davisst@korea.army.mil
SGT. CHRISTOPHER SELMEK
from Page 9
your shoulder for turning vehicles.
! Continue to check for traffic
while crossing.
! Do not linger in the roadway.
! R e m e m b e r,i t ’s u p t o y o u .
Crossing safely is an individual
responsibility.
For information, visit the Eight
Army U.S. Army Safety Web site at
http://8tharmy.korea.army.mil/Safety/
E-mail davisst@korea.army.mil
from Page 10
said. “You have to balance things.”
Recently, Alcantara became an
advisor to the 18th Medical
Command Family Readiness
Group, supporting spouses and
helping out with functions.
“I just want to keep the activity
level going and see the Family
Readiness Group kick off,” she
said.
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Organizational self assessments begin HRC team visits Korea Feb. 14
By Yi U-Nan
Korea Region Office Plans Division
Employees, supervisors and senior leaders
of Area I, II and III Support Activities will
take part in an Internet survey to measure
organizational strengths, as well as to
discover those areas where there are
opportunities for improvements.
The web-based Organizational Self
Assessment provides a diagnostic tool
for the area commanders. Essentially,
the OSA lets commanders know what
their staffs think of their respective
organizations because responses are
unfiltered by any intermediary processes.
More importantly, the OSA is completely
and totally anonymous.
There will be two survey windows in
2006 to establish a baseline; the first began
Wednesday and will continue through
March 31. Area III is set to survey Feb. 9
– 23, Area I will survey from Feb. 21
through March 3. Area II is scheduled to
survey from Feb. 27 through March 10.
Area IV Support Activity was the first
Army organization in the world to test,
field and deploy the web-based OSA tool.
The second survey period will probably
run from late summer through the end of
September. The survey will only be
deployed once in subsequent years.
Provisions outlined in AR 5-1, “Total
Army Quality Management,” March 15,
2002, stipulate that Army organizations
have to complete an organizational self
assessment. In the past, the preparation
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of self assessments demanded an
enormous amount of time and effort.
Essentially, an ad hoc team came
together and used documentation,
statistical records and other internal
sources to prepare the OSA.
However, the web-based OSA has
changed all that. The Internet self
assessment is based exclusively on the
feedback from employees, supervisors
and leaders. Once online, participants
answer 49 questions covering the seven
categories covered in the Army
Performance Improvement Criteria, a set
of questions by which the Army
evaluates its organizations on leadership;
strategic planning; customer and market
focus; measurements, analysis and
knowledge management; human resource
focus; process management, and
business results.
At the conclusion of the survey, area
commanders will promptly receive a
comprehensive feedback report that allows
them to focus their efforts on those areas
where survey respondents identified
significant opportunities for improvements.
This is a great opportunity for employees,
first-line supervisors, managers and senior
leaders to voice their concerns and to make a
difference in the way the area commands
conduct their business. Survey respondents
should have received – or, will receive –
notification from their respective area
commands, as well as from representatives
from IMA headquarters.
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Eighth U.S. Army G1
Special to The Morning Calm Weekly
YONGSAN GARRISON -- All officers that have
completed the Captain Career Course and all warrant officers
may sign up through Feb. 6, with their area point of contact
or branch-specific POC for interviews with their branch
manager.
A team of officers and warrant officers from Human
Resources Command, Officers Professional Management
Division, will visit officers stationed in Korea, Feb. 14-17 to
meet with them one on one and to provide them with
information regarding their professional and career
development. The Officer Personnel Management Division
team will also provide an OPD to all officers.
Officers have to sign up to be placed on the interview
schedule. Officers wanting to have an interview with their
branch manager have until Feb. 7 to sign up.
Branch -specific POCs include:
MI Officers: 1st Lt. Crystal Yingling, 723-4335
Crystal.l.yingling@seoul501mi.korea.army.mil
Signal Officers: Carmelita Champaco, 723-4807
ChampacoC@korea.army.mil
Medical Officers: Maj. Amy Brinson, 736-8862
amy.brinson@kor.amedd.army.mil
MP Officers: Maj. Tracey Clyde, 738-6347
Tracey.cyde@korea.army.mil
ALL OTHER OFFICERS:
Area I POC: 1st Lt. Marlvetta Lewis, 732-6863
Marlvetta.d.lewis@korea.army.mil
Area II POC: Capt. Jason Cavness, 724-3431
Jason.cavness@korea.army.mil
Area III POC: David Satterfield, 753-8618
David.l.satterfield@korea.army.mil
Area IV POC: 1st Lt. Terrie Shin, 768-6393
shintw@korea.army.mil
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Grandma’s Boy -- By
day, 35-year-old Alex is the
world’s oldest video game
tester, but by night. By night,
he is privately developing the
next big game for the X-Box
generation. When one of his
roommates spends all the
rent money on Taiwanese
hookers, Alex is kicked out of
his apartment, and finds
himself forced to live with his
grandmother and her friends
Grace and Bea.
Harry Potter & the
Goblet of Fire
In his fourth year at Hogwarts,
Harry faces his greatest
challenges and dangers yet.
When he is selected under
mysterious circumstances as
a contestant in the Triwizard
Tournament, Harry must
compete against the best
young wizards from schools
all over Europe. But as he
prepares, signs begin to
point to the return of Lord
Voldemort. Before long, Harry
is playing not just for the Cup,
but for his life.
Walk the Line
He picked cotton, sold door
to door, and served in the Air
Force. He was a voice of
rebellion that changed the
face of rock and roll. An outlaw
before today’s rebels were
born - and an icon they would
never forget. He did all this
before turning 30. And his
name was Johnny Cash. Walk
the Line explores the early
years of the music legend, an
artist who transcended
musical boundaries to touch
people around the globe. As
his music changed the world,
Cash’s own world was rocked
by the woman who became
the love of his life: June Carter.
U n d e r w o r l d :
Evolution -- A war
emerges between the
aristocratic Death Dealers and
the barbaric Lycans
(werewolves), stemming from
an ancient feud between the
two tribes. Selene, the
beautiful vampire heroine, and
Michael, the lycan hybrid, try
to unlock the secrets of their
bloodlines. Their forbidden
love takes them into the battle
to end all wars as the
immortals must finally face
their retribution.
Glory Road -- The
inspiring true story of the
underdog Texas Western
basketball team, with
history’s first all African
American starting lineup of
players, who took the country
by storm, surprisingly
winning the 1966 NCAA
tournament title. Josh Lucas
stars as Hall of Famer Don
Haskins, the passionately
dedicated college basketball
coach that changed the
history of basketball with his
team’s victory in this time.
Aeon Flux -- In the 25th
century, a rampaging virus
has forced the remnants of
humanity into the seclusion of
a final city. There is great
political conflict within,
however, and this is the story
of an acrobatic assassin,
Aeon Flux, whose latest target
is the government’s top
leader.

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Jewish ‘New year for tree’ pays tribute to environment
By Chaplain (Capt.) Avrohom Horovitz.
41st Signal Battalion
(Editor’s note: out of reverence, Jewish custom
dictates that the letter “o” not appear in references
to the deity in periodicals. It appears as “G-d.” )
This year, the Jewish New Year for trees, will be
celebrated Feb 13. Known in Hebrew as Tu
Bishevat (The 15th day of the month of Shevat), it
is also known as the Jewish Arbor Day. This is the
season when the sap begins to rise and new fruit
starts to grow on trees.
In the Holy Scriptures, trees have great
significance. Moses heard G-d speak to him for the
first time through a bramble bush that blazed with
fire but was not consumed (Exodus 3:2). From
this we learn that no place on earth, not even the
lowliest of all plants, lacks the Almighty’s presence.
In ecological terms, trees are an example of the
great value that the Bible places on the environment.
In Deuteronomy (20:19) the law states that when
soldiers need wood for a battle, they should not
destroy fruit-bearing trees. The Midrash (book of
biblical exegesis is written more than 15 centuries
ago) states, “When the holy One, blessed be he,
created Adam, He showed him all the trees of Eden
and said to him, look at my works, see how
beautiful and excellent they are! I created then all
for your sake. Make sure that you do not spoil and
destroy my world.”
Adam and Eve were banished from the Garden
of Eden because they ate from the tree of
knowledge (Genesis 3). Although that tree and the
tree of life remain standing in paradise, the Holy
Scriptures themselves are called the “Tree of Life,”
offering “length of days for those who grasp her.”
(Proverbs 3:16-18).
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It is fitting to have a holiday that pays tribute to
trees. Some plant a tree on this holiday, except on
years when this holiday falls on the Sabbath. It is
the custom to eat at least 15 types of fruit on this
day. Some eat 30 types of fruit to thank the
Creator for every day of the month. The fruit
should include the special fruits of the Holy Land,
as stated in Deuteronomy (8:8-10): “Grapes, Figs,
Pomegranates, Olives and Dates … You will eat and
you will be satisfied, and bless your Almighty G-d
for the good land that he gave you.”
May G-d bless us all with a Happy New Year and
a healthy environment, as it is written in Ezekiel
(47:12), “Along the stream will grow every fruit
tree, their leaves will not wither nor their fruits fail
they will ripen every month. For its waters will
come from the Sanctuary, so its fruit will be for
food and its leaves for healing.” Amen.

Area III W orship Services

Worship
Eastern Orthodox Gospel 5:10 p.m. Camp Eagle Chapel
Saturday 6 p.m. Freedom Chapel Sunday 1 p.m. Freedom Chapel KATUSA
Wednesday 7 p.m. Freedom Chapel Sunday 8 p.m. Camp Long Chapel
Protestant Contemporary Faith Formation
Collective Sunday 6 p.m. Freedom Chapel Wednesday 4 p.m. Freedom Chapel
Sunday 10:30 a.m. Camp Humphreys’ KATUSA
Zoeckler Station Chapel Tuesday 7 p.m. Freedom Chapel Area III Chaplains
11 a.m. Camp Humphreys’
Freedom Chapel, Catholic Chaplain (Maj.) Ray Robinson
raymond.robinsonjr@korea.army.mil
Camp Long Chapel, Sunday 9:30 a.m. Freedom Chapel
Suwon Air Base Chapel Mass Chaplain (Capt.) Byong K. Min
2 p.m. Camp Eagle Chapel Sunday 4 p.m. Camp Long Chapel Justin.k.Min@korea.army.mil 721-3356

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Korean archeologists
imagine life before
written history at
Amsadong
By Pfc. Lee Yang-won
Area II Public Affairs
T
housands of years ago
on an icy cold day, in a
heavy thicket of
branches, a group of primitive
men raised wooden spears against
a cornered wild boar. That scene
is just one of many miniature
recreations of man’s odyssey on
the peninsula at the Amsadong
Prehistoric Settlement Site in
eastern Seoul.
“Amsadong has one of the
largest and richest excavation
sites in Korea,” said Im Chung-
soo, site manager. “It’s a well-
organized place, not only for
historical scholars, but also for
children to learn about life before
recorded history.”
Full-size prehistoric pit houses
show how primitive Koreans
lived. Inside, prehistoric
mannequins huddle around a fire
for warmth.
“People think of primitive man
living in large caves, but it now is
a fact that pit houses were indeed
one of early Koreans’ main
habitats,” Im said.
A prehistoric man makes a fishing net.
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Next to the pit house village is a
large exhibition hall built by the
national museum in 1988.
“The exhibition hall was built
right on top of an actual excavation
site so we could preserve artifacts
as they were discovered,” Im said.
The exhibition hall displays
stone tools, pottery and miniatures
showing how life could have been
for early man. There is also a small
movie theater that shows a film on
the history line of primitive ages.
“The comb pattern pottery is
an artifact you won’t want to
miss,” Im said. “It distinguishes
Amsadong habitants from the rest
of the world.” PHOTOS DAVID MCNALLY
BY
The unique cone shape of the
Life-like scenes portray early Koreans living in cone-shaped thatched huts.
earthen vessels is unique to
The Amsadong Prehistoric Settlement is located in Seoul.
Korea, Im said.
The admission fee is 500 won
and the site opens daily at 9:30
a.m. There are Amsadong exit
signs on Highway 88 after
passing Jamsil Stadium coming
from Yongsan Garrison.
E-mail yangwon.lee@korea.army.mil
Miniature figures play out a scene of early agricultural development on the Korean
peninsula. Amsadong officials said most early Koreans did not live in caves.
Early Koreans find
ways to honor their
dead with special
burial sites.
Amsadong is famous for many
Korean Archeological discoveries.
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ADA Soldiers reach out to Suwon orphans

Bears Town Ski Trip
Area I community activity centers is
offering an exciting ski trip to Bears
Town Ski Resort. Spend a day on the
slopes with friends and family at the
Bears Town Ski Resort. You can rent
everything you need at the site. Dress
for the weather and enjoy a fun-filled
winter day in Korea. Transportation
cost is $10; ski lift is 50,000 won;
snowboard and ski rental is 30,000 won.
The bus departs Camp Casey CAC at 7
By Chaplain (Capt.)Hyokchan Kim
and 1st Lt. David Marlow
1-43rd Air Defense Artillery Battalion
SUWEON -- Twenty-two Soldiers
and five Korean Augmentation to the
U.S. Army Soldiers from 1-43 Air
Defense Artillery Battalion stationed at
Suweon Air Base, visited the
HyoHangWon Orphanage in Suweon
to visit and throw a party for the
children of the orphanage. Soldiers
from the battalion visit the orphanage
on monthly trips organized by the 1-
43 ADA Battalion Chaplain, Capt.
Hyokchan Kim.
“It was a great opportunity for the
Soldiers and the family members who
participated today,” said Sgt. Jeong COURTESY PHOTOS

a.m., Camp Red Cloud CAC at 8 a.m.
and Camp Stanley CAC at 8:30 a.m. For
information, call 732-6190.
Casey USO Hosts Super
Bowl Breakfast
A Super Bowl Breakfast will be served 7-
9 a.m. Monday, at the Camp Casey USO.
Everyone is invited to come enjoy the
free brekafast and to watch the game.
Raiderettes visit Casey
The Oakland Raiders Cheerleaders, The
Raiderettes, will be performing live at
Camp Casey Gateway Club at 7 p.m.
Feb. 11. Come out early for autographs
and to get pictures taken with members
of the squad. Admission is free. For
information, call 732-6819.
Citadel Corps Day
All Citadel Alumni in the Republic of
Korea are hereby invited to muster at
the Navy Club on Yongsan Garrison
from 4-7 p.m. March 18. There is no
cost to attend or membership fee. An
optional dinner will be served by the
Navy Club (Mongolian Barbecue). The
event is an opportunity for alumni to
Hinton, a human resources specialist
for Headquarters Battery, 1-43 ADA.
“My daughters really appreciated the
chance to visit the kids and we all had
a wonderful time. I’ll be sure to join
this visit next month as well.”
Soldiers from every battery in the
battalion donated gifts for the children.
This community outreach gave both
the Soldiers and the children of the
HyoHangWon Orphanage an
opportunity to participate in cross-
cultural communication in an
experience that nourished the souls of
Soldiers of 1-43rd Air Defense Artillery Battalion sing “Happy good for the Soldiers as it kids will continue to grow and develop
Birthday” to a child at HyoHangWon Orphanage.
Soldiers of 1-43rd Air Defense Artillery Battalion Soldiers share a snack with children from
HyoHangWon Orphanage near Suweon Air Base.
all those who participated. them all with high spirits. The
“I really think the Soldiers who Soldiers handed out gifts to every
involve themselves in these volunteer kid and everyone had a good time.
activities often find that they enjoy “The impact this visit had on the
their visits as much or more than the kids was incredible. They don’t
children do,” said Cpl. Hwan Myung h a v e m u c h t o l o o k f o r w a r d t o
Jang, a KATUSA in Headquarters during the holiday season but we
Btry., 1-43 ADA. “It’s a lot better than hoped that we could bring some
wasting money out in the `ville.” good cheer to the people who really
It is also a boost to the morale of need it. It seems that everyone got
the Soldiers who have children back what they hoped for.”
in the United States. In addition to Duk Kyong Yoon, administrator of
giving gifts at Christmas HyoHangWon Orphanage, said the visits
time, the Soldiers bring gifts from American Soldiers bring a lot of
every month for the children joy to the young children. “The kids
who have had a birthday in were so grateful for the visit and the
that month. gifts, especially the gifts they brought
“It was a great chance during the Christmas season. They
for my Soldiers to become seemed extremely happy and fond of
i n v o l v e d w i t h t h e l o c a l their gifts but most importantly, it is the
community,” said 1st Sgt. memory of the caring Soldiers that they
Sean A. Coombs, Battery B, will cherish forever. I hope that the
1-43 ADA. “This was as relationships between the Soldiers and
was for the children. It left in the future visits.”

Funk, soul singer Inobe comes to Korea

meet and greet one another while
celebrating The South Carolina Corps
of Cadets over food and drinks. Capt.
Joe Green, Class of ’01, is the point of
contact and has further information.
Contact him and let him know if you
will attend. Green can be reached at 738-
4747 or at
joseph.green4@korea.army.mil.
Camp Casey Seeks
Bowler of the Month
Visit the Casey Bowling Center and be
the star bowler of the month.
Individuals can participate in the event
by submitting their score at the front
desk. The person who hit the top score
will be the winner of the week. And the
winner will compete for the title of
Bowler of the Month. Weekly winners
will receive a coupon for one week of
free bowling (limit two games per
day).The winner for the month will
receive one month of free bowling ( limit
two games a day) and a plaque.
TMCW Submissions
To have an event featured in The
Morning Calm Weekly, e-mail
information on the activity to
morningcalmweekly@korea.army.mil.
Korea Region MWR Atlanta Music Midtown Festival.
Special to The Morning Calm Weekly
Inobe is brought to you by Armed Forces
YONGSAN GARRISON — Inobe, an Atlanta based Entertainment and MWR. All performances are open
female artist, will be touring installations throughout and free of charge to ID cardholders. For information,
Korea courtesy of Morale, Welfare and Recreation. please contact the local MWR Entertainment Office or
Ebonie Johnson, aka Inobe (pronounced eye-no- call 723-3749.
bee), is emerging on the Atlanta music scene with her
unique blend of funk and soul. A spiritual woman by
nature, she carries the message of God through her Inobe performances
music. According to Inobe, “I know God ordained me
7 p.m. Friday, Gwangju Air Base, Yoda’s
to minister through music. While I don’t write in the
Gospel genre, my music is spiritual and intended to
heal and shed light on dark situations.” 7 p.m. Saturday, Kunsan Air Base’s Loring Club
Inobe began in the field at an early age. She wrote
and performed her first song at the age of 8. From
8 p.m. Sunday, Osan Air Base’s Challenger
there she appeared in modeling shows, pageants and
talent shows before deciding music would be her path. Club
She completed a Music Technology and Management
degree that empowered her to co-produce, finance and 8 p.m. Tuesday, Yongsan’s Main Post Club
release her independent album.
Inobe’s first single, “Sista, Sista” is about the strong
bond between women. It appears on her debut album,
7 p.m. Wednesday, Camp Casey’s Gateway
“I Am Inobe.” Club
She has been seen in several USO tours of the Middle
East and Europe. She has also appeared at the National 8 p.m. Thursday, Camp Humphreys’Tommy D’s
Black Arts Festival, Atlantis Music Conference, and
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Green to Gold presents enlisted opportunities

By Susan Barkley is hoping to make full use of one of the armament technician at Company B,
Area III Public Affairs benefit programs available to enlisted 602nd Aviation Support Battalion, is
CAMP HUMPHREYS – Educational personnel who can meet the applying for the Army Green to Gold
benefits are one of the reasons people requirements. Scholarship Program and hopes to be
join the Army. One Camp Eagle Soldier Spc. Trevor J. Roberts, an Apache enrolling at the University of Colorado
at Colorado Springs in time for the fall
term.
Roberts said his recruiter told him
about the Green to Gold Scholarship
Program and he was interested in it. It
is an ROTC scholarship that provides
enlisted Soldiers the opportunity to
receive an early discharge to attend
college to receive a baccalaureate degree
and be commissioned as a second
lieutenant. Soldiers interested in learning
more about the program can go to http:/
/ w w w . r o t c . m o n r o e . a r m y. m i l /
scholarship_HPD2/green/index.asp or
http://www.rotc.usaac.army.mil/
scholarship_HPD2/green/index.asp for
full information.
Roberts began working on his
application package several months ago
and has found support from his unit as
well, as from the U.S. Army Area III
Support Activity Commander, Col.
Michael J. Taliento Jr. Taliento has
F. NEIL NEELEY
helped Roberts by reviewing his
Area III Commander Col. Michael J.Taliento Jr. reviews Spc. Trevor J. Roberts’ Green to Gold application package, writing a letter of
Scholarship Application at the Camp Eagle operations center January 26. For information, go recommendation and providing support
to http://www.rotc.monroe.army.mil/scholarship_HPD2/green/index.asp. and encouragement.
“I’m all about encouraging young
Soldiers to pursue educational
opportunities and the Green to Gold is
one of the finest,” said Taliento. “This
is part of my job -- to mentor and teach.”
Taliento added that he sees Roberts
as he is now but also sees the officer
who will benefit the Army standing at
the other end of the experience.
“He [Roberts] has a good background
and a good base now. Four years in
school will grow, develop and mature
him into a fine officer,” he added.
Roberts is committed to trying for
the Green to Gold program next year if
he isn’t accepted this time. Taliento told
him that many great Soldiers didn’t make
it the first time.
“If you want to get there, you will,”
he advised.
Roberts thinks the Army has been
good for him.
“I recommend the Army to my
friends,” he said. “They take care of
you.”
He credits the Army for turning him
“from a kid into a man.” He said he has
developed discipline, character and self
confidence from being a Soldier.
“You can apply self confidence every
day in every aspect of life,” he observed.
“It’s the best thing the Army gives you.”

Human Resources Command Team visits Area III

Area III Public Affairs The Officer Personnel BRANCH SPECIFIC POCs: Brinson, 736-8862
CAMP HUMPHREYS – A team Management Division team will also MI Officers: 1st Lt. Crystal amy.brinson@kor.amedd.army.mil
of officers and warrant officers provide an Officer Professional Yingling, 723-4335
from Human Resources Command, Development to all officers. Crystal.l.yingling@seoul- MP Officers: Maj. Tracey Clyde,
Officers Professional Management Officers must register no later 501mi.korea.army.mil DSN 738-6347
Division, will visit officers stationed than Tuesday to be placed on the Tracey.cyde@korea.army.mil
in Area III Feb. 14 to 17 to meet interview schedule. For Signal Officers: Carmelita
with them one-on-one and to information, contact David Champaco, 723-4807 ALL OTHER OFFICERS:
provide information regarding their Satterfield at 753-8618 or send an ChampacoC@korea.army.mil Area III POC: David Satterfield,
professional and career e-mail inquiry to 753-8618
development. david.l.satterfield@korea.army.mil. M e d i c a l O ff i c e r s : M a j . A m y David.l.satterfield@korea.army.mil

Giving Blood
Sgt. Park Jong-suk gives blood as Korean Red
Cross nurse Kang Kyong-ae tends to him. Park is
one of 40 Korean Augmentation to the United
States Army Soldiers who donated blood at
Humphreys Jan. 26, to help replenish supplies
that had fallen low in the face of the approaching
Lunar New Year weekend. The 40 KATUSAs
visited the two blood collection buses parked
outside Humphreys gym to donate 400 milliliters
of blood each.

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Feb. 3, 2006
Youth Center Baseball
Registration
Youth Center Baseball Registration
has begun and will continue until
March 3. Registration is $40 and
i n c l u d e s u n i f o r m T- s h i r t s a n d
participation medallions. For
information, call 753-8284.
Safe on My Own
The American Red Cross holds a
“Safe on My Own” class
Wednesday. The class, designed for
children aged 10 and 11, will be held
from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Building
262. Registration fee for the class
is $10, and must be prepaid. Grants
are being made available for Area
III children, by the United Club. For
information, call 753-7172.
NCO Assistant Sought
for 2ID Commander
The 2nd Infantry Division at Camp Red
Cloud is seeking an outstanding NCO to
fill the position of executive administrative
NCO, Office of the Commanding General.
Applicants must meet a number of
qualifications, including:
g Grade: Staff Sergeant (Time in Grade
must not exceed five years), Sgt. 1st Class
(no TIG/Time in Service requirements)
g PMOS: 42L / 42A
g Must be able to report on or before
March 1, and have at least 12 months
remaining in country or be willing to
extend.
g Must possess a secret security
clearance and have no recent UCMJ or
derogatory action.
If interested, submit last two NCOERs
and ERB to 2ID CG’s Office . Call 732-
8872 for information.
Super Bowl Fans
The Alaska Mining Company is
offering a steak and eggs breakfast
for $9.95 from 6 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Monday, while the Community
Activities Center is inviting
everyone to view the game on their
movie screen-sized TV while
enjoying a continental breakfast for
$3.95 from 6:30 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Both locations are offering door
prizes.
Trafficking in Persons
Online Survey
DoDIG has made available an on-
line Survey at http://
w w w. d o d i g . m i l / t i p % 2 0 s u r v e y /
s u r v e y. h t m pertaining to
Trafficking In Persons.
Organizations and agencies need to
have all personnel log on and
complete the first part of the
survey. Prostitution and Trafficking
In Persons coordinators and
trainers need to complete the
second part.
For the Love of
Chocolate
A United Club Bunko and Potluck
has been set for 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday at Camp Humphreys
family housing. Bring your favorite
Valentine’s dish/dessert to share.
Area III
Humphreys CDC director celebrates
30 years of working with children
By Roger Edwards
Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS – Jacqueline
“Jackie” Cruz is a child care
professional. The new Humphreys Child
Development Center director has been
working with child and youth services
since 1986 and taught blind and deaf
children for 10 years before that.
“I graduated from the University of
Guam with a Bachelor of Arts Degree
in special education the same year I got
married,” she said. “That was in 1976.”
Cruz later earned a master’s degree
in reading education.
“I was a military brat,” said Cruz.
“My father was in the Army and I saw
a lot of the world while growing up.”
Cruz has been assigned to and
worked for Fort Bragg and Fort Drum
in the United States, and at Ansbach
and Darmstadt and Baumbolder in
Germany.
“I came here from Baumholder for
two reasons,” she said. “Here I have
the opportunity to open a brand new
child development center, and I’m
closer to my home and father in Guam.”
According to Cruz, the Humphreys
CDC is growing rapidly. “We have a
maximum 50 child capacity and are
DOIM moves to new quarters
The Director of Information Management moves operations to Building
1272 effective Monday. Phone number prefixes at the new facility are in the
754 prefix. New numbers are:
DOIM Area III
CAPR/TSACS/Email
Help Desk/LSR
FAX
Chief, AITSC
Customer Support
Customer Support
Customer Support
Configuration Mgt.
Training
Information Assurance
For information, contact Walt Caranci at 754-8584.
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already taking care of 28 children daily. she said, “and provide breakfast and
This is an interim facility,” she lunch, and a mid-morning and mid-
continued. “We’re hoping to open the afternoon snack.
next CDC around September 2007, with “We’re also providing hourly care
a capacity of 303 children. services now, and hope to offer a
“It will be the largest CDC in Korea,” Parents Night Out on a monthly basis
she said. in the near future.”
Current CDC hours of operation are For information on enrolling your
5:45 a.m. until 6 p.m. “We take care of child at the Child Development Center,
both full-time and part-time children,” contact the center at 753-8610.
ROGER EDWARDS
Humphreys Child Development Center director Jacqueline “Jackie” Cruz leads a group of
preschool boys and girls in a discussion about loosing baby teeth.
Black History
Month 5K
Roger Kacmarski, Osan American High
School (right), Chief Warrant Officer Joseph
Brewer, 520th Maintenance Battalion (left)
and Spc. Anthony Johnson, 168th Medical,
finish Saturday’s Black History Month 5K run
at the Camp Humphreys gym with times of
20:55, 20:56 and 20:57, respectively.
Kacmarski won first place in the Men’s
Master Division. Other first place winners
were Women’s Senior Division: Spc. Leticia
Osticks, 168th Medical; Women’s Open
Division: Lt. Cheryl Foston, 602nd ASB;
Men’s Senior: Capt. Joseph Williams, 51st
MDG; and Men’s Open: Senior Airman Noah
ROGER EDWARDS
Bickell, 607th CBCS.
Z-station area gets
telephone prefix
Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS – A new
Walt Caranci 754-8584 telephone switch is online here,
Kim, H.S. 754-6044 supporting all activities in the vicinity
Kim, M.S. 754-4357 of the walk-thru gate and Zoeckler
754-8998 Station. The prefix for telephone
John Petrella 754-7002 numbers in the affected areas has
Stuart Karmelin 754-5623 changed to “754,” with the last four
Yi, T.S. 754-8575 digits of current telephone numbers
Kim, U.M. 754-7991 remaining unchanged.
John Agualo 754-3013 Calls originating from a
commercial carrier, including cell
754-7002
phones, must use 0505-754-xxx. The
Kim, Jae S. 754-7150
traditional 031-690-xxxx will no
Sung, Pak 754-8558
longer work for numbers with the 754
prefix.
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HazMart saves money, provides customer service

By Roger Edwards
Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS – Anthony
Warrior heads a crew of six civilian
contract workers who saved the U.S.
Army in Area III well in excess of
$75,000 during the last two months of
2005.
“I’m the manager of the Area III
HazMart,” he said. “We’re a unit of
Chenega Management, which holds the
contract for hazardous materials
management for the Army in Korea.
“We’re the experts when it comes to
handling, tracking and disposing of
hazardous materials in Area III.
“We receive, distribute and store
them,” he continued. “We pick up and
redistribute unused hazardous materials,
manage a comprehensive shelf life
program, supervise storage and tracking,
and provide a high level of customer
service. Our contract calls for us to
reduce the inventory of unused
hazardous materials in Area III, to
prevent waste by keeping disposal of
Environmental Technician II Jose Garcia (left)
materials due to expired shelf life to a
minimum, and to save money.”
Warrior says that if a unit has an
excess of hazardous materials, or
hazardous materials on hand that have
reached their recorded shelf life, he and
his people will reclaim the items.
“We’ll pick the stuff up from the unit
and dispose of anything that’s not
usable,” he said, “but if we examine it
and find it’s still good, we’ll apply a new
shelf-life date and send it out to an end
user at no cost under our free issue
program, saving the costs of disposal
and repurchasing.
“We saved more than $14,000 in
November and December in the free
issue program,” he said, “and better than
$51,000 in the shelf-life extension
program.”
The HazMart crew also recycles
material for reissue, and turns hazardous
materials into simple disposable scrap
by removing whatever makes it
hazardous.
“We have a couple of machines we
used to recycle antifreeze last year that
produced more than a thousand dollars
of free issue antifreeze in November,”
said Warrior. “We have machines that
we can use to clean and crush both five-
gallon and aerosol cans. The result is
that we only have to pay to have scrap
hauled away instead of the fee for a
contractor to handle hazardous
materials. A five-gallon can becomes a
metal disk about an inch thick.”
There is also a machine that will crush
neon light tubes and bulbs, and recover
the mercury that makes them hazardous.
This reduces the cost of disposal.
Warrior says that the biggest
hazardous material problems in Korea
right now are excess paint and “mystery
substances.”
is improperly stored. Paint that freezes
is no longer usable. We have to pay to
have it hauled away.
“Everyone should double check
what supplies they may have on hand
before ordering more paint,” he
continued, “and if there is a need for
new paint, check with us first. With
all the units closing down up north,
there is a supply of paint available for
free issue, being maintained here in a
controlled climate.
“We’ve got it, the units can have it.
“Since we really don’t know what
a ‘mystery substance’ may be, any
examples have to be handled with
care,” Warrior said. “That can be
expensive, but it is necessary.”
Everyone knows that things like
petroleum products and paint are
classed as hazardous materials. But
there are other things on the
hazardous list as well -- things that
may not seem hazardous. Batteries are
on the list, both lead-acid automotive
battery and lithium batteries. Scouring
powder and other cleaning supplies
make the list, as does floor polish and
supplies used in nuclear-biological-
chemical detection and
decontamination.
Plain, ordinary bath soap is also on
the list. “In quantities, soap is
considered hazardous,” said Warrior.
“I’ve dedicated two of my people
to our new Curbside Pickup customer
service program,” Warrior continued.
“The program is still getting up to
speed but, when it’s working properly,
we’ll monitor hazardous material
inventory for the units, make
arrangements to pickup whatever
might need to be disposed of for
whatever reason, and actually pick the
material up at the unit.
“So far we’ve only been doing this
for about five units, but we will be
expanding that number. It’s what
we’ve been hired for and saves
Soldiers time and effort that can be
better spent on other efforts.”
HazMart is not just a Camp
Humphreys operation. “We cover all
of Area III,” said Warrior, “taking care
of camps Long and Eagle as well as
the air defense artillery units up at
Osan and Suweon. “
PHOTOS BY ROGER EDWARDS

and HazMart boss Anthony Warrior check the
contents of a “spill kit.” The kit is used to clean
up hazardous material spills and to minimize
environmental impact.
“Units will over order paint, or order
more, not realizing there is still paint in
storage,” he said. “Often paint on hand
Environmental Technician II Jose Garcia demonstrates the HazMart can crusher (both pictures
above). The remains of the contents of a five -gallon can placed in the machine are drained into
a 55-gallon barrel. The machine then applies crushing pressure that turns the five-gallon can into
a metal disk about an inch high.

Good Neighbors
Joe Bell, Wonju enclave executive assistant, and Maj.
Thomas L. Arrington, camps Long and Eagle commander,
present a box of food purchased from local vendors, to Yi
Gang-ho an 87-year-old resident of Taejang 2 dong in Wonju.
Yi is one of 21 elderly residents to receive a food gift from
Bell and Arrington for Lunar New Year.

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Area IV KSC companies test mobilization skills

Korean Service Corps Daegu, Carroll excel
trains to streamline at 2005 KSC awards
transition from peace Area IV Public Affairs

to wartime posture CAMP HENRY – Two Area IV

By Steven Hoover
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY – When it comes to
mobilizing in the event of hostilities or
war, the Korean Service Corps is one
organization with a plan that can be
acted upon immediately.
They have to, being that they are,
and have been since 1950, an integral
part of the Republic of Korea’s plan to
support U.S. forces in the event of war.
The 32nd KSC Company demonstrated
that plan Jan. 24-26 during its annual
mobilization exercise. Earlier this year,
from Jan. 11–13, a similar exercise was
conducted by the 6th KSC Company
headquartered at Camp Hialeah in Busan.
The exercises are part of the KSC
Battalion’s annual mobilization exercise.
The Korean Service Corps was
founded on July 26, 1950, under
Presidential Emergency Decree of
Syngman Rhee, then the leader of the
Republic of Korea, in response to an
urgent request for manpower by Gen.
Walton Walker, commanding general,
Eighth U.S. Army. The Civilian
Transportation Corps, their original
name, consisted of non-combatant
civilians who were drafted under the
Korean Service Corps companies
proved to be a formidable force as
they took three of eight unit awards
and added two individual winners at
the KSC Battalion’s annual awards
dinner Jan. 20 in Seoul.
In the 2005 KSC Company of the
Year individual unit categories the
37th KSC Company from Camp
Carroll won the Safety Award and
the 32nd KSC Company from Camp
Henry took both the Base Operations
and Mobilization Awards.
STEVEN HOOVER
KSC Employee of the Year
Yi Chun-pong, 168th Medical Battalion, checks the blood pressure of Yi Tae-kyu, 32nd KSC honors went to Chang Sung-ho
Company, Camp Henry, during the 32nd KSC Company’s mobilization exercise Jan. 25 at 37th KSC Co., who was named
Daegu Middle School, across the street from Camp Henry’s Gate 1. Blood pressure screenings, Technician Employee of the Year.
conducting Common Task Training and in processing personnel are just a few of the many tasks Chang serves as a nursing assistant
unit members train on during their annual MOBEX. and ambulance driver for the 168th
Medical Battalion. In addition, Kim
Emergency Mobilization Order of Rhee. was renamed the Korean Service Corps Po-sung, who is the mobilization
These mobilized Korean citizens in 1951. During the Korean War, the specialist for the 32nd KSC Co.,
were activated to support U.S. and KSC’s strength exceeded 100,000 to was selected as the Administrative
United Nations Forces in Korea to sustain the logistical mission. Today, Employee of the Year.
transport ammunition, food and about 2,200 KSC employees support The 32nd KSC Co. has an
medicine to the front lines. They also the 8th U.S. Army and United States impressive record at the KSC
evacuated dead and wounded from the Forces Korea units throughout the awards having won Best Overall
battlefield and constructed fighting peninsula. They perform a multitude Company three years in a row from
positions, trenches, command posts and of missions that impact the community 2002 – 2004, and four of five years
main supply routes. every day. from 2000 – 2004.
The Civilian Transportation Corps See KSC
KSC, Page 28

‘Bettering the community is what AFAP is all about’

By Galen Putnam
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP WALKER – Delegates from a variety of
backgrounds gathered for the 2006 Area IV Army
Family Action Plan Conference Jan. 27 at the Soldiers’
Memorial Chapel and Chapel Activities Center here to
prioritize the top quality of life issues affecting those
who live and work in Area IV.
The Army Family Action Plan provides all Army
constituents the opportunity to present quality of life
concerns to the command and be a part of the
problem-solving process by offering suggested
solutions.
“Delegates have the opportunity to not only present
their own opinions, but they have the opportunity to
represent the entire community,” said Vicki Kingston,
Area IV Support Activity AFAP coordinator. “Each of
them has the chance to contribute to the overall quality
of the community so this is a good experience for
them. Bettering the community is what AFAP is all
about”
About 60 delegates representing a cross section of
the community, including single and married enlisted
soldiers and officers as well as retirees and civilians,
participated in the day-long event. Family members
representing each group also participated, as did several
teens, to ensure a wide range of demographic groups
GALEN PUTNAM
Sgt. Keyne Smith, with the 16th Medical Logistics Battalion at
Camp Carroll, makes a point during the Area IV Army Family
Action Plan Conference Jan. 27 at the Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel
and Chapel Activities Center on Camp Walker.
were represented. Delegates discussed issues that had
been submitted in advance of the conference and also
suggested topics of their own for discussion during
the working sessions.
In order to keep the 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.
The purpose of the conference was to winnow
through the many suggested issues in order to prioritize
the top three topics as determined by each of the four
working groups including: Medical/Dental/
Employment, Force Support/Retirement, Housing/
Relocation/Consumer Services, and Teens.
Those top concerns, along with suggested solutions,
were briefed at the end of the day to Area IV senior
leaders including Col. Donald J. Hendrix, Area IV
Support Activity commander.
A big change this year was the addition of a half-
day of training prior to the conference in which
delegates had the opportunity to hash out a real issue,
giving them a better feel for their roles during the actual
event.
See AFAP
AFAP, Page 28
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Super events, coverage set for Super Bowl

New Taxi Fare System
Effective midnight Saturday, Daegu
City taxi fares will increase. The
increase applies to the on post Area
IV Call Taxi Service as well. From 4
a.m. – midnight, the basic rate
increases to W1800 within two
kilometers, plus W100 for every 159
meters driven, plus W100 for every
38 seconds. The current rate is
W1500, W100 every 177 meters and
W100 for every 43 seconds,
respectively. From midnight – 4 a.m.,
the basic rate increases to W2160
within two kilometers, W120 every 159
meters driven, plus W120 every 38
seconds. The current rate is W1800,
W120 every 177 meters, plus W120
every 43 seconds, respectively. Also,
whenever a cab waits at a traffic light,
or gets stuck in traffic, W100 is added
every 54 seconds, compared to every
43 seconds previously. The W1000
pickup fee is still in effect.
Black History Month
Prayer Breakfast
The 20th Area Support Group Equal
Opportunity Office and the
Multicultural Gospel Service of Camp
Walker will sponsor a Black History
Month Prayer Breakfast 7 a.m.
Tuesday at the Camp Carroll Dining
Facility. The keynote speaker will be
Command Sgt. Maj. Patricia Keit, Area
IV Support Activity command sergeant
major. Music will be provided by the
Multicultural Gospel Service Choir. For
information, call Sgt. 1st Class Redric
Ledbetter at 765-8692.
By Steven Hoover
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY – Free breakfast, a
chili cook-off and plenty of giveaways
are just some of the promotions planned
throughout Area IV during Super Bowl
XL festivities Monday morning.
First time participants, the Seattle
Seahawks, will face the Pittsburgh
Steelers in Detroit. The Steelers, winners
of four Super Bowls in the late 70’s, will
be making their first appearance since
losing to the Dallas Cowboys in Super
Bowl XXX, 27-17.
Live game coverage on AFN Sports
and AFN Prime begins at 8 a.m.
However, folks who plan to watch the
game at one of the following venues
might want to get there early to see some
of the pregame shows and eat some
breakfast:
Camp Carroll – The Community
Activities Center opens at 6 a.m. This
event is open to everyone. Admission is
$1. Breakfast will be served and the game
will be shown on the widescreen
television. Drawings for door prizes will
be held throughout the day. Giveaways
include calling cards, gift certificates
and football jerseys. For information, call
Carlos Algarin at 765-7484/8325.
Camp Walker – The Hilltop Club opens
at 6:30 a.m. with a party jointly sponsored
by Hilltop Club and Better Opportunities
for Single Soldiers. Free breakfast for
everyone in attendance is served until 8
a.m. Drawings for door prizes will be
held throughout the morning. For more
information, call 764-4985.
Camp Henry – Henry’s Place opens
with a free breakfast from 6:30 - 8 a.m.,
and door prizes and drawings throughout
the morning. For information, call 768-
7300.
K-2 Air Base – Jake’s Club will open
at 6 a.m. with a free breakfast of
doughnuts, juice and coffee. A Chili
Cook-off, with judging at halftime, will
also highlight the morning. Besides chili,
bratwursts and other side dishes will
also be available. For information, call
John Turner at 766-4107/4226.
Chinhae Naval Base – Free Super
Bowl Party at Duffy’s. The doors open
at 6 a.m. to all Department of Defense
personnel. Breakfast will be served
starting at 6:30 a.m. Prizes, including
team jerseys and gift certificates will be
awarded following each quarter. The
person who picks the exact final score
wins a mountain bike. There will also
be other prizes donated by AAFES.
Lunch will be served starting at 11 a.m.
For information, call Olivia Weatherly
at 762-5848.
Camp Hialeah – Pusan Pub opens at
6 a.m. with a free breakfast, which
continues until the 8 a.m. kickoff. There
will be door prize giveaways and
drawings throughout the game. For more
information, call 763-3685.
Area IV Morale, Welfare and
Recreation officials said that Soldiers at
Gwangju Air Base would be treated to
similar festivities.
VFW Post 10033 – Doors open at
5:30 a.m. with a free breakfast buffet
featuring eggs/omelets made to order,
bacon, sausage, hash browns, biscuits
and gravy and choice of coffee, milk
and juice. Free snacks will also be
available during the game. For
information, contact John O’Conner at
768-7909.
In addition to game day coverage, the
Armed Forces Network will air more than
50 hours of Super Bowl XL coverage.
Super Sunday coverage on AFN Sports
begins at 1 a.m., Monday, with ESPNs
“Sunday NFL Countdown,” followed by
the NFL Network’s “NFL Total Access
Super Bowl XL Pregame Show.”
ABC Sports will present the “Super
Bowl XL Pregame Show” on AFN Prime
Atlantic starting at 4:30 a.m. locally.
Super Bowl XL will re-air on AFN
Sports at 7 p.m. This will be followed
by a special treat for AFN Sports
viewers: commercials. Unedited versions
of Super Bowl XL commercials will air
back-to-back.
For complete Super Bowl XL on AFN
listings, click http://myafn.dodmedia.osd.mil/
tv/sports/schedule.asp and select NFL, ALL
CHANNELS in the dropdown boxes.

Checking For The ‘All Clear’

Reward Offered
The 20th Military Police Detachment
(Criminal Investigation Division) is
offering a $500 reward for information
leading to the identification,
apprehension and conviction of the
person responsible for a Nov. 9, 2005
theft of a $1798 bank deposit. Reports
can remain confidential. Anyone with
information should call 768-8225 or
764-4141.

Well Being Council

Meeting Planned
The Area IV Well Being Council will meet
9 – 11 a.m. Feb. 14, at Henry’s Place on
Camp Henry. Information updates and
issue discussions are on the agenda. The
meeting is open to the community. For
information, call 768-8125.

CPR Training
An “Adult, Infant and Child CPR with
First Aid” course is scheduled for 8
a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Feb. 25 at the Red
Cross office on Camp Henry. Cost for
the program in $35 and class size is
limited. For more information or to
sign-up, call Jimmy Finch at 768-7993.

COLA Survey
The 2006 Cost of Living
Allowance (COLA) survey will
SGT. JIMMY NORRIS
continue through Wednesday. Visit (left to right) Staff Sgt. Robert Thomason, Staff Sgt. Ronald Gibbs, and Spc. Loreal McNeill, Headquarters and Headquarters Company,
http://175fmc.korea.army.mil to
19th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) practice using an M-256 chemical detection kit during Nuclear, Biological and Chemical
complete the survey. For information,
training at the Crown Jewel Fitness Center on Camp Carroll Jan. 23. The training preceded a trip to the gas chamber where the Soldiers
call Capt. James Okeke at 725-5421.
tested their chemical protective gear in a room full of tear gas.
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Unit Spotlight: 2-1 ADA plays unique role in peninsula’s defense
By Steven Hoover
Area IV Public Affairs
GWANGJU – In recent months, while
several units around the peninsula have
been saying “so long” to their
distinguished history in the Republic of
Korea, members of the 2nd Battalion, 1st
Air Defense Artillery, recently celebrated
their first anniversary in country.
The unit was stationed at Fort Bliss,
Texas, before being assigned to Gwangju
Air Base, a Republic of Korea installation
located in southwest part of the country,
about 135 miles from Daegu. The
headquarters battery of 35th Air Defense
Artillery Brigade is located at Osan Air
Spc. Danny Abe, 2-1 ADA, battles the
Base. Other elements of the brigade are
elements as he lowers launcher outriggers
located throughout the peninsula.
during a Patriot launcher crew drill last year.
2-1 ADA, which arrived in November
2004, celebrated with a flagging “We have completed several joints
ceremony on Dec. 15. Before the events with the ROK 31st Infantry Division PHOTOS BY 1ST LT. TAE H. KIM

ceremony, hosted by Lt. Col. Marcus
C. Black, battalion commander, about
400 Soldiers, U.S. and Korean guests,
gathered in the theater for a briefing
centering on unit accomplishments
during the past year.
According to 1st Lt. Tae H. Kim, unit
tactical director, the battalions’ Soldiers
have adopted two local orphanages,
helped winterize a home for the
handicapped and partnered with South
Korean military forces. In all, the unit
volunteered about 1,000 hours in the
local community.
and the 1st ROK Air Force,” Kim said.
“We’ve visited their Hawk and Vulcan sites
and then hosted several Patriot open houses
for them and the local citizens.”
The 2-1 ADA celebration was
followed the next day with a ceremony
at Osan hosted by Col. John G. Rossi,
brigade commander. He cited two
Patriot unit rotations (in May and
November), joint basing on South
Korean facilities, acquiring 24 Avengers
and Sentinel radar units and a constant
commitment to readiness among the
brigade’s accomplishments since arrival.
Soldiers from 2-1 ADA conduct rail load operations of Patriot equipment at Fort Bliss
before deployment to Gwangju Air Base in Nov. 2004.
While most assignments on the system like this is that the units and
peninsula are Soldier by Soldier, the ADA Soldiers are constantly adjusting to a new
units are the only ones to rotate entire environment.
fire batteries in and out. Rossi said the “A positive factor, however, is that
Army is adopting the system as part of the units that arrive are trained and
its transformation. proficient to carry out the mission here
“Our line batteries rotate yearly,” said in Korea,” he added. “We are not training
Kim, who has been with the unit since brand new units and Soldiers, but rather,
the initial deployment. “Since we have we are receiving Patriot batteries that
two batteries per air base, we have a are able to carry out the mission once
new rotation about every six months. they have adjusted to the new
The major challenge with a rotation environment.”

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KSC from Page 25

“What most folks don’t
understand is that the Korean
Service Corps is a program that
belongs to the Republic of Korea
government,” said Lt. Col. Robert
Paquin, KSC battalion commander.
He, along with Sgt. Maj. Henry K.
Garrett and two other U.S. soldiers,
are the only non-Korean assets
involved with KSC.
Once alerted, the 32nd KSC
Company’s mission is to deploy to
Daegu Middle School and establish
a mobilization station within 24
hours. The station is then expected
to receive, in-process, outfit and
provide limited training to 600 or
more mobilees per day.
After initial processing, which
includes a blood pressure and
height/weight check; mobilized
KSCs are outfitted with TA-50 and
OCIE, including individual NBC
equipment. Geneva Conventions
identification cards (DD Form
2764) and identification tags are also
issued.
“These drills are our best way of
testing the process,” Paquin said.
“Because of the amount of
personnel we must process each
day, we need to streamline our
processes. As an example, ID tags
using the manual machine, could
take as long as 10 minutes for each
tag. And, making one mistake made
f o r t e d i o u s w o r k . We r e c e n t l y
purchased a machine that will create
those same two tags in 10 seconds.
“Also, once a person has been
processed through the ID card
section, the computer program we
use sends the individuals
information to the equipment issue
station where, based on height and
weight statistics, they can have the
equipment issue pre-packed and
ready to go,” he added.
Mobilees ordered to report to
KSC duty during wartime are Korean
citizens who are identified
according to their occupational
skills. This would include both
skilled and unskilled workers.
Once they have their basic issue
of equipment, the mobilized KSCs
are put through some common task
training, covering subjects such as
map reading, CPR and basic first aid
and the use of protective mask and
clothing.
The mobilees are formed into
companies and transported to the
U.S. units they have been assigned
to supplement. To simulate this
during the exercise, a “Rock Drill”
partnering KSC representatives with
U.S. unit counterparts was done.
Flags representing each formed KSC
company were placed at the
corresponding installation/unit they
would be supporting.
After link-up, U.S. units are
responsible for all KSC support
requirements, just as if they were
Soldiers, Paquin said.

AF AP
AFAP from Page 25

Each issue briefed was given a title and the scope
of the issue was presented in basic terms. In addition,
recommendations on how to resolve the issue were
also provided by group members.
Issues, from specific to wide-ranging, included:
facilities and activities for adolescents, employment
for spouses, parking, satellite and cable television
service, bus scheduling and routing, military police
representation at off-post accidents, Morale, Welfare
and Recreation facility operation hours during extended
weekends, among others.
During the Army Family Action Plan process many
issues bubble to the surface. 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.
“This is a good experience for community members,
especially the youth,” Kingston said. “A lot of people
talk about the community and what they would like to
change but many do not follow through with action.
With AFAP, there must be a result. Issues must be
resolved whether at the local level or at a higher level.”
Participants were glad to be a part of the process
and to be able to contribute to Area IV’s quality of life.
“I thought it would just be a bunch of talking but it
turned out to be pretty fun,” said Josh Hoover, 18, a
family member who has been in Daegu for less than
five months. “I thought the conference was good
because you get to see other peoples’ points of view
on issues. I liked being able to provide input based on
the other places I’ve been.”
Others agreed.
“I enjoyed the forum and I learned a lot. It was a
good opportunity to see how subjects affect the lives
of other people in the community from their
perspectives since we had active duty, civilians, retirees
and others in our group,” said Sgt. Keyne Smith, 16th
Medical Logistics Battalion, Camp Carroll. “I felt it
was very worthwhile because I knew whatever we
recommended would be acted upon.”
For information about the Area IV Army Family
Action Plan Program, call Kingston, at 768-7232. You
can also visit www.myarmylifetoo.com.

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Learn Korean Easily

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Language Instructor
Kwon Min-sook

Word of the week

‘oe-dee’
The phrase of the week

“ Where is the napkin?

napkin?””

This story is about:

Seoul American High School Nehp-keen oe-di ee-soe-yo?
takes first place in swim the napkin Where is?
competition
Conversation of the week
Here is the napkin.
Nehp-keen yoe-gee
ee-suem-nee-dah.

Thanks.
Go-mahp-sume-nee-dah.

Give me some water.

Mul-johm joo-sheep-she-o.

Hot water?
Ddue-goe-oon mul-ee-yo?

No. Cold water,

Ah-nee-o. please.
Chahn-mool joo-sheep-she-o.

Hold on.
Jahm-ggahn-mahn-yo.

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