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centers, with some exceptions. Region Office, “if students have Beginning April 1, Soldiers will be required to perform in/out-processing, and manage
Previously students of eArmyU with a problems with the program there is an log on to GoArmyEd.com to request tuition the education center facilities.
minimum GPA of 2.0 would have online help desk open twenty-four hours assistance Servicemembers may contact their
automatic access to the GoArmyEd a day seven days a week and is anytime, anywhere through the area’s local education center or log onto
portal. Soldier’s who received TA as accessible through the portal.” GoArmyEd portal. “The intent is to make the GoArmyEd.Com Web site to find out
late as October 2004 and completed the The goal is to provide Soldiers equal it easier for Soldiers to receive tuition more about changes to the Army’s
courses with a passing grade, will be access to Army tuition assistance, assistance anywhere they can get online Tuition Assistance program.
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80th Fighter Squadron, AMU deploy to Singapor
Squadron, Singaporee
Computer Club Meets Month-long exercise to test
The Seoul Computer Club will meet
Saturday at the USO on Camp Kim. For Wolf Pack’s ability to deploy
information on this meeting or the By Airman 1st Class Stephen Collier
ogranization, go to www.seoulcc.org.
8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
AD
Head will be the Command Master admiral said many nice things in his
Chief at Naval Air Station, Pensacola, speech about what I had accomplished,
Florida, and Bruner arrives from the but I did not do those things alone. It was
Naval War College, Newport, R.I., our dedication to the common goal of
where he received his Master of Arts in defending the Republic of Korea that made
National Security and Strategic Studies them possible. Thank you.”
in November 2005. Flag officers personally select CNO
Guest speaker CNFK Rear Adm. James directed command master chief petty
P. Wisecup recognized Head’s officers to ensure information affecting
commitment to improving the lives of the mission readiness, morale and welfare
sailors across the peninsula and helping of sailors flows smoothly from the CNO.
to making South Korea a preferred duty CNFK is the regional commander for
station. the U.S. Navy in the Republic of Korea
“Probably the thing here that master and provides leadership and expertise in
chief can be so proud of is getting Naval matters to area military
(Assignment Incentive Pay),” Wisecup commanders, including the Commander
said. “He had to work almost all of his in Chief for the United Nations
tour here to get it, but in January he got it Command, the Republic of Korea and
and though that may not affect all you U.S. Combined Forces Command, and
here today, the next group of people will Commander, United States Forces Korea.
Corps. The goals for Commando Sling Airman 1st Class Robert Nguyen, 80th Aircraft
include providing sustainable and Maintenance Unit crew chief, tightens down a
enhanced combat training, as well as rear panel on an F-16 prior to its deployment to
promoting security and stability Singapore March 2 in support of Operation
throughout the Pacific. Commando Sling.
S
oldiers are now preparing to represent Eighth U.S. Those who fell down or fell behind during the march were
Army at the Bataan Memorial Death March at White bayoneted, beheaded or shot.
Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 26. Although it Those who stepped out of line or had fallen out of ranks
is a major accomplishment for those Soldiers, I think it’s were beaten with clubs and/or rifle butts. Some of those who
important to remember why the race is held in the first place. couldn’t keep up were even run over by Japanese vehicles.
In what I think is one of the biggest atrocities U.S. Soldiers The Japanese offered no mercy. Some considered those
have ever faced, the Bataan Death March is something that who were murdered by the Japanese, lucky.
makes my stomach churn. Officer status didn’t provide protection either.
It all started with the surrender of U.S. troops in the On the few occasions they were allowed to stop during the
Philippines who felt they would not survive much longer day, the prisoners were made to sit down in an open field with
fighting the Japanese. They were low on food, ammunition the sun beating down on them, often referred to as “sun
and morale. Men were dying from lack of nourishment more treatment.”
than from enemy fire. When the prisoners were allowed to sleep for a few hours
After realizing there were more prisoners than they were at night, they were packed into enclosures so tight that they
prepared to take, it was decided that the prisoners would be could barely move. Those who lived collapsed on the dead
marched to their POW camps. Problem was, most of the bodies of their comrades.
prisoners were already malnourished, weak and barely able to By the time the Soldiers had reached the different prisoner
walk. This set the stage for an onslaught of inexcusable of war camps, thousands had been killed.
brutality. When we take a look at everything these Soldiers went
First, the troops were searched. Any prisoner found with through, one can’t imagine the terrible pain and torture they
Japanese souvenirs was executed immediately, because the went through. And, it didn’t stop in with physical injuries.
Japanese believed the Soldier must have killed a Japanese These Soldiers dealt with the mental and emotional pain as
Soldier in order to get it. Many Soldiers had found these items, they saw many of their friends being killed.
such as money and shaving mirrors. Their own personal For those who survived the Bataan Death March, three
Second Lt. Robert Topper, 41st Signal Battalion, property was usually stolen as well. years of continued malnourishment and harsh treatment awaited
takes a breather after finishing second in the Next came six days and 70 miles of marching through the them at the different prisoner of war camps.
2006 Eighth U.S. Army Bataan Memorial Death hot Philippine sun. These Soldiers truly went through hell, and most didn’t
March Qualifier. Throughout the march, the Japanese offered no food and live to tell about it.
March 10, 2006 Page 9
“Girl Scouting is universal amongst Jasmine Williams (right) lights a candle during a Feb. 25 Yongsan investiture ceremony.
Youth Leadership Program
A free youth leadership program will be girls all across the world,” Zamor said. the audience, then took part in a candle- said Michelle Johnson, substitute teacher.
conducted April 9-14 at Yongsan “Each girl brings a gift that contributes to lighting ceremony. “It’s also a great place where girls can
Garrison for youth 8-10 years old. her troop and her family.” “The ceremony shows everyone the see and work with positive role models.”
Registration ends March 23. First Girl Scouts raise funds and perform hard work the girls have given to Girl Johnson said scouting also plays an
priority will be given to youth registered good neighbor programs, while giving Scouting and the community,” Williams important role for children of single
at their local Child and Youth Services. back to the community. said. mothers, adding, “Leaders and co-leaders
The program includes character “You get to be with different people, Williams said scouting teaches may fill in where parents are having a hard
education development, technology, help each other out and that’s fun,” said independence and responsibility. time.”
physical challenge and a service Girl Scout Rita Lonage. “Scouting offers sewing and cooking
learning project, along with an New members recited their oath before classes, and teaches community service,” E-mail yangwon.lee@korea.army.mil
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Wolf pack sniff out local technology FY06 Major ACC
By Capt. Richard Komurek
Eighth Fighter Wing Public Affairs
Promotion Selection
KUNSAN AIR BASE — Like a Star Wars battle,
hundreds of robots moved with precision as sparks
Board meets April 11
zoomed around visitors who watched the visual Special to The Morning Calm Weekly
symphony of technology. Attention captains: The FY06 Major Army
No, it’s not a scene from the latest Hollywood sci-fi Competitive Category Promotion Selection Board
movie but the GM-Daewoo automobile factory located will convene April 11. All captains with an Active
in Kunsan City. Duty Date of Rank between April 1, 2001, and
As part of a Public Affairs Industrial Tour Feb. 27, March 31, 2002, will compete below the
20 Wolf Pack members joined with 12 members of the promotion zone. All captains with an ADOR
Kunsan ROTC retired officers association for a tour of CAPT. RICHARD KOMUREK between June 2, 2000, and March 31, 2001, will
the automobile plant and the Doosan distillery, two of Lt. Col. Jani McCreary, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, compete in the promotion zone. Those officers
the largest factories located in the Kunsan City area. uses an interactive display about power steering systems during with an ADOR of June 1, 2000, and earlier will
During the tour, Wolf Pack members comprised of a tour of the General Motors-Daewoo factory Feb. 27. compete above the zone.
top leadership and members of the Kunsan Company the tour emphasized that much care is taken to follow Officers with an approved separation date within
Grade Officer’s Council had a rare opportunity to see traditional methods and their products are made only 90 days of the convene date of the board
some of Korea’s most modern and most traditional from rice grown in Korea. (separation date through July 10, 2006) are not
industries in action. Company officials also said that temperature and the eligible for consideration.
“The robotics was truly impressive,” said Maj. Jarrard length of time used for fermentation and aging are critical In order to be eligible for consideration by the
Galbreath, 8th Mission Support Squadron commander. to the production of high quality wine. board, all mandatory or optional Officer Evaluation
“It’s my first time to visit an automobile factory and I Tour participants also learned that rice wine is Reports must be received, error-free, in the
was amazed at the precision of the robotics and the fermented for exactly 18 days and is then aged for three Evaluation Reports Branch, no later than March
number of cars they can produce each day.” months before being bottled. 31, 2006. The “thru date” for Complete-the-record
According to information provided during the tour, The Doosan factory produces 300,000 bottles of liquor Reports is Dec. 31, 2005.
the high-tech factory was built by the Korean government per day, or about 500 bottles per minute, of some of All eligible captains are encouraged to review
in 1996 and became part of General Motors Corp. in Korea’s most popular brands of rice wine and soju. their photo and/or submit a new one if required,
2003 when GM and Daewoo merged. The distillery tour ended with a sampling of the various No later than April 11.
The Kunsan facility employs about 4,000 people and rice wine and soju products made at the Kunsan facility The board will offer the capability of “My Board
runs 24 hours a day, producing about 250,000 cars each and provided Wolf Pack members with an enjoyable File.” By going to https://www.hrc.army.mil, users
year of which about 80 percent are for export to all opportunity to build stronger relations with members of can view their OMPF, digital photo and ORB.
markets in the world, including the United States. the Kunsan ROTC. Eligible officers are authorized to access “My Board
Next the group headed to the Doosan distillery to see “I didn’t realize they had this kind of industry in File” through April 7.
how traditional Korean liquor like rice wine and soju are Kunsan,” said Capt. Cynthia Cohen, 8th Medical Group. For additional guidance, officers can visit their
produced following centuries-old techniques. “This was my first time to see more of Kunsan City and unit S1 or servicing Personnel Services Brigade.
Though the large distillery uses modern equipment, it was great to learn more about the area near the base.”
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When a Stranger When a Stranger Grandma’s Boy
Casanova R No Show No Show No Show
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Running Scared -- Munich -- Set in the Hoodwinked -- Furry Firewall -- Jack is a bank The Ringer -- When Freedomland -- A white
Two 10-year-old boys get their aftermath of the massacre of and feathered cops from the security expert, whose Steve Barker finds himself woman blames an African-
hands on a mob gun with 11 Israeli athletes at the 1972 animal world, Chief Grizzly specialty is designing running dead last in the American man for the death
which a cop was shot. The Munich Olympics, story and Detective Bill Stork, infallible theft-proof financial corporate rat race, he sinks of her son, but a white
father of one of the boys must follows a secret Israeli squad investigate a domestic computer systems. But to an all time low—he reporter and an African-
take to the streets in a assigned to track down and disturbance at Granny’s there’s a hidden vulnerability attempts to rig the Special American detective think
desperate bid to recover the kill the 11 Palestinians cottage, involving a girl, a wolf in the system he didn’t Olympics by pretending to otherwise.
weapon before the mob finds suspected to have planned and an axe. The charges are account for - himself. When a be intellectually challenged.
out it’s missing. the Munich attack—and the many: breaking and ruthless criminal mastermind But, Barker is completely out-
personal toll this mission of entering, disturbing the kidnaps his family, Jack is classed by his fellow
revenge takes on the team peace, intent to eat, and forced to find a flaw in his Olympians, who are not only
and the man who led it. wielding an axe without a system and steal $100 million. better athletes; they’re just
license. Not to mention, this With the lives of his wife and plain better people.
case might be tied to the children at stake and under
elusive “Goody Bandit” who constant surveillance he has
has been stealing the recipes only hours to find a loophole
of goody shops everywhere. in the thief’s own
impenetrable system of
subterfuge and false
identities to beat him at his
own game.
Running Scared Running Scared Running Scared Annapolis PG-13 Annapolis PG-13 Casanova R Casanova R
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Running Scared Running Scared Hoodwinked Grandma’s Boy Grandma’s Boy Casanova R Munich R
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Cheaper by the Cheaper by the Cheaper by the Walk the Line Walk the Line In Her Shoes In Her Shoes
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By David McNally they follow a path leading through the fish. A large-billed macaw stands watch The Marine Touch exhibit affords
Area II Public Affairs “Fantastic Journey of Water,” the theme over the rain forest. Sea otters swim visitors an opportunity to lay a hand on
SEOUL — A thick acrylic wall holds for the aqua park. playfully, crocodiles see how long they everything they dare to touch. Fearless
back millions of gallons of sea water. After passing an exhibition of can stay in one place without moving Korean children reach into the low-level
Sharks swim by, giving eerie looks at common Korean sea creatures, visitors and tortoises roam to and fro. The forest tanks and feel sea urchins, starfish and
the hundreds of gawking tourists. It's walk through an Amazonian rain forest. is filled with waterfall and bird sounds, sea slugs with no hesitation.
just another day at the COEX Aquarium. Inside dark caves, tropical freshwater thick fog and lush vegetation. Near the end of the tour, a walk
The aquarium is located inside the fish swim just as they would in their Further down the path, visitors can through an acrylic sea tunnel gives a
Convention and Exhibition Center Mall. home environments. almost reach out and touch sharks and unique perspective as sharks and sea
The western-style Seoul shopping Hundreds of piranhas — toothy stingrays, although it is not turtles swim directly overhead.
complex is home to a megaplex theater, flesh-eaters of the Amazon River — recommended. The aquarium has The COEX Mall is above the
book store, coffee shops, food court, swarm in a huge cylinder tank that special feeding times posted for visitors Samseong Subway Station, stop
clothing stores and the largest aquarium reaches to the ceiling. to observe how the sea creatures number 219 on the Green Line.
in Seoul. For many visitors, seeing the different devour their meals. The COEX Aquarium is open 10
The indoor ocean has more than species is a first. Everywhere you look, In the Deep Blue Sea viewing area, a.m.-8 p.m. every day. There is an
40,000 fish from 500 species in 70 tanks are full of large and mysterious tourists go face-to-face (so to speak) entrance fee. For information online, visit
tanks. fish. with jellyfish, giant sea crabs, electric http://www.coexaqua.co.kr/english/
When visitors enter the aquarium, The aquarium is not only home to eels and octopi. e_main.html.
Money Matters
Second-graders Paris Keene (left) and Laura Szymanski
work on their math skills by counting play coins. “Money”
is one of the learning centers used to help students
understand and apply math skills in Sherri Longoria’s
second grade class at Humphreys Elementary School.
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Singing Praises
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Language Instructor
Kwon Min-sook
‘chook-goo’
The phrase of the week :
Yes.
Neh.
his story is about:
Korean Sergeant Major Would you like to watch
achieves pinnacle assignment Goo-gyoung-hah-ruh soccer with me ?
gah-shil-gah-yo?
Alright.
Jo-suem-nee-dah.
baseball
basketball