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Korea claims win Former Iraq POW speaks to Yongsan crowds

in death March
Korea Region Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — An 8th U.S. Army
team won the Bataan Memorial Death March men’s
Military Heavy category March 26. It was the fourth
consecutive time that an 8th U.S. Army team has won.
The march was held at White Sands Missile Range,
N.M.. The event drew nearly 3,900 service members
and civilians to the Army test range in southern New
Mexico.
The unit team from 188th Military Police Company
stationed in Daegu finished in eighth place with a time
of 7:59:48. An 8th U.S. Army Women’s Team also
participated.
Marchers represented all 50 states as well as the
United Kingdom, Germany, Canada and Korea.
The 8th Army Men’s Team was comprised of Lt.
Col. Troy Busby, Headquarters and Headquarters
Company, 8th U.S. Army, Yongsan; 2nd Lt. Robert
Topper, 41st Signal Battalion, Yongsan; Capt. Arthur
Mathisen, 121st General Hospital, Yongsan; 2nd Lt.
Alex Viox, AFSC/702d BSB, Camp Castle and 1st Lt.
Justin Chronister, Company E. 9th Infantry, Camp
DAVID MCNALLY
Casey.
The 8th U.S. Army Women’s Team included Capt. Shoshana Johnson, the first female prisoner-of-war of Operation Iraqi Freedom and the first African-American woman POW in
Ally Ip, 35th Air Defense Artillery, Osan Air Base; U.S. history, greets more than 400 Area II community members March 28 at the Area II Women’s History Month Commemoration
Sgt. Jade Chiara-Payne, Headquarters and Ceremony at the Yongsan Multipurpose Training Facility. For the complete story, see Page 9.
Headquarters Company, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp
Red Cloud; Sgt. Lakeya King, Company D, 168th
Medical Battalion, Camp Walker; Staff Sgt. Jennifer Area II announces traffic plan for
Adams, Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment,
41st Signal, Yongsan; and Pfc. Natalie Held, 35th Air 8th U.S. Army change of command
U.S.
Defense Artillery, Osan Air Base. Area II Public Affairs
The 188th Military Police team included: Sgt. Walter “We are stressing car pooling or alternate methods
Tobash; Spc. Roderick Smith; Spc. Josh Offenberg; YONGSAN GARRISON – Car-pooling, taking of transportation,” said Area II Law and Order Officer
Sgt. 1st Class Chris Maisel; and Spc. Jonathan Bennett. public transportation and even walking to work is being Ricky Oxendine. “Parking will be very limited
All of the Soldiers are from Camp Walker. encouraged as Area II officials plan for the 8th U.S. throughout the installation.”
The march offers a 26.2-mile course and a 14.2- Army change of command ceremony April 11 at Visitors from areas outside Seoul should consider
mile course. Both take marchers through sandy trails Yongsan Garrison. If driving to work is required, postponing a trip to Yongsan, Oxendine said.
and washes. The longer course includes an elevation officials are recommending parking in one of several Vehicles parked overnight in reserved areas will
incline from 4,100 to 5,300 feet, and has been called identified alternative parking areas and using post receive a tow warning notification beginning April 9
one of the toughest marathons in the U.S. shuttle buses. and must be moved.
“We expected to win this year and we did,” said Lt. Gen. Charles C. “Parking will be very limited Beginning 11 p.m. April
Thomas Higgins, Korea Region Sports and Fitness Campbell – commander of the 10, reserved areas will be
8th U.S. Army, will pass the
throughout the installation.” blocked with yellow
program manager. “This is the four consecutive time
colors to incoming —Ricky Oxendine barricades at the Post
for our 8th U.S. Army Team to win. “We competed
in 2002, 2004, 2005 and this year.” “The march commander Lt. Gen. David P. Valcourt during a 10 Exchange, the Gallery Shopping Mall, Moyer
wasn’t held in 2003 due to preparations for the war a.m. ceremony at Knight Field on Yongsan Main Post. Community Services Center, 176th Finance Battalion,
in Iraq,” Higgins said. Yongsan Garrison officials are planning to reserve Dragon Hill Lodge, Collier Field House, and possibly
Morale, Welfare and Recreation sponsored the parking spaces for hundreds of diplomats, ranking other areas. The Yongsan Main Exchange will be closed
teams from Korea. military personnel and guests from a variety of nations until noon.
“This was my second time to participate in the who will attend the ceremony. Alternate parking areas include troop billet parking
race, but it was the first time for the other members Due to limited parking, Area II officials hope that areas behind Trent Gym; adjacent to the Community
of the team,” said Lt. Col. Troy Busby, executive most of Yongsan Garrison’s Korean and American Service Building next to Popeye’s on Yongsan South
officer, CJ3, Combined Forces Command and U.S. employees will choose alternate transportation to get Post; picnic pavilion areas; parking lots across from
Forces Korea. to work that day. See Traffic, Page 4
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MP Blotter RSOI/Foal Eagle ‘06 success

RSOI/Foal
The following entries were
excerpted from the military police B YONGSAN GARRISON —
Congratulations to everyone --
thank our great Republic of Korea
partners who worked so hard to

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blotters. These entries may be Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, help make all this happen.
incomplete and do not imply the Marines, contractors and Our combined deterrence is a
guilt or innocence of any person. civilians -- for making this year’s function of capability.
Area III
!Domestic Assault: An investigation L Reception, Staging, Onward
Movement and Integration and
Demonstrating effective and
efficient RSOI capability presents

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revealed that Victim #1 and Subject #1, Foal Eagle exercises a very credible
after consuming an unknown amount great successes! deterrence to North
of alcohol, were involved in a verbal Planning and Korea.
altercation, which turned physical when conducting complex Our competent,
Subject #1 placed his hands around exercises requires effective and lethal
Victim #1’s neck in a choking manner
and pushed Victim #1 around the room.
The victim had injuries in the form of
S focused, committed
effort.
military warriors are a
result of our tough, battle-

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I greatly appreciate the focused training.
red marks around her neck and bite
hard work you put into these The readiness we achieve
marks on her left forearm. The subject
events, making them premier through tough training improves
has not been deployed in the last year.
Investigation continues by military police N training exercises.
The Reception, Staging,
our deterrence capability,
ensuring peace and stability
investigators.
Area IV
!False Official Statement, Wrongful use
D Onward Movement
Integration exercise is about
and throughout the region.
Once again, thank you for Gen. B.B. Bell
United Nations Command/Combined Forces
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of Marijuana: A preliminary investigation building and sustaining combat your hard work and personal
power. You demonstrated we sacrifice. You have made a Command/U.S. Forces Korea Commander
revealed that Subject #1 submitted to a
command-directed urinalysis, which have the capability to rapidly difference and you did it safely! “I greatly appreciate
subsequently tested positive for bring reinforcing units into this We Go Together!
tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the active theater and move and sustain all the hard work you put
ingredient in marijuana. An investigation # forces that might engage in into these events.”
—Gen. B.B. Bell
established probable cause to believe the
subject committed the offense of
2-06 combat.
In all this, I also want to General, U.S. Army
wrongful use of a controlled substance especially acknowledge and Comamnder
when she smoked an unknown amount

Defense Department celebrates Month of the Military Child

of marijuana at an off-post location.
Further investigation established
probable cause to believe the subject By Steven Donald Smith “Military children endure a great packed with special activities.
committed the offense of false official American Forces Press Service deal of change as a result of a parents The Defense Department will also
statement when she knowingly provided military career,” said Community and
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The launch a new toolkit series called
a sworn statement relating she had
Defense Department has long Family Support Center spokesman “Military Students on the Move.”
never previously used marijuana while
understood the value of caring for Douglas Ide. The kit includes material designed
in military service. A name check
and celebrating children of service- Ide said military families average as to promote efficient and effective
revealed the subject tested positive for
members. many as nine moves through a 20-year methods of moving military children
marijuana in February 2004 while
April is designated as the Month career. from school to school.
assigned to Hunter Army Airfield, Ga.
of the Military Child, underscoring “Their children must say goodbye Army communities worldwide
This is a final report.
the important role military children to friends, change schools, and start plan events like fun runs, bicycle
Area V
play in the armed forces community. all over again,” he said. safety courses, carnivals, fishing
!Aggravated Assault: Victim #1 stated
The Month of the Military Child Throughout the month, numerous derbies, community service projects.
that he was assaulted by an unknown
is a time to applaud military families military commands will plan special There will be many other events
individual at the Bounce Night Club.
and their children for the daily events to honor military children. geared specifically toward children
Victim #1 suffered a 5-inch laceration
sacrifices they make and challenges These events will stress the and youth, officials said.
to the right side of his neck by a broken
they overcome. importance of providing children with The Month of the Military Child
bottle. The assailant departed the scene
Military children face many quality services and support to help is part of the legacy left by former
without being identified. Victim #1 was
obstacles unique to their situation, them succeed in the mobile military Defense Secretary Caspar
transported to the Emergency Room for
such as having a parent deployed for lifestyle, defense personnel and Weinberger.
treatment. Victim #1 was administered
extended periods of time and readiness officials said. Weinberger died March 28. He
a blood alcohol test, pending results. The
frequently being uprooted from Installations are honoring military established the Defense Department
case is pending further witness
school. children by providing the month commemoration in 1986.
interviews.

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AAFES Haircut Prices
Increase
Customers now pay a little more for a
haircut at AAFES facilities in Korea as
of April 1, when the price increased fifty
cents to $7.25. In an effort to lessen
customer impact of an eventual 85-cent
increase, AAFES officials decided to
raise the price in two steps. The second
increase of 35 cents will take place on
June 1. The last price increase took
effect June 1, 2004. Since Korean barber
shops are off limits to military
personnel, AAFES uses the average
price of a haircut from 10 CONUS Market
Basket Surveyed locations less 30
percent to establish the haircut price at
AAFES Korea barber shops.
Filipino Dancers Sought
Volunteers are needed to teach Filipino
cultural dances in Yongsan. Anyone
with the know-how and the time is asked
to pass on their talent and skill to those
who would like to learn and showcase
dances unique to the Filipino culture.
Individuals are also being sought who
wish to learn traditional Filipino dances.
These dancers will be invited to
participate in cultural celebrations as
part of Asian-Pacific Month in May.
Anyone interested in teaching or
learning Filipino dance may contact
Dolly Toney by e-mail at Dolores.Toney
@kor.amedd.army.mil.
Information Assurance
Conference
The maximum amounts payable for the
USFK, Assistant Chief of Staff, J6,
Information Assurance Branch has
scheduled its annual USFK Information
Assurance Conference from April 25 -
28 at the Osan Air Base Officers Club.
Information Assurance personnel from
all levels in USFK are encouraged
to attend. The theme for this year’s
conference is “Strengthening IA Agility
for the Joint Warfighter.” The
conference will address information and
issues to include USFK CIO Strategic
Vision, NetOps, Information Opera-
tions, Assessments, Policy, Training,
Cyber Crime and Forensics, and IA
solutions. For information and
registration, go to https://usfk-
ia.korea.army.mil. You can also send an
e-mail to sewelld@korea.army.mil or call
725-8213.
Combined Military
Intelligence Ball
All intelligence professionals -- U.S.
and ROK servicemembers from all
services, civilians and spouses -- are
invited to attend the Combined Military
Intelligence Ball at the Seoul Grand
Hyatt Hotel, April 14. Activities begin
at 6 p.m. with a cocktail hour. Dress is
Mess Dress, Dress Blues, Class As (with
white shirt and bow tie), or service
equivalent for military; formal wear for
civilians. Cost is 50,000 won for
civilians, guests and military E-7 and
above; and 40,000 for E-6 and below and
their guests. For information, call 1st Lt.
Lynn Choi at 723-2212.
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PHOTOS BY PETTY OFFICER 1ST CLASS DAVID MCKEE
The guided missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) arrives in Donghae harbor March 20 for a five-day port visit before taking part in
the 2006 U.S. and Republic of Korea joint maritime exercise Foal Eagle.
U.S. Navy ships arrive
Petty Officer 1st Class David McKee trash along a trail at a popular tourist
U.S. Naval Forces Korea Public Affairs site during a hike.
DONGHAE — Two U.S. Navy “This is the most beautiful place,”
ships pulled into port here March 20 said Petty Officer 3rd Class Kevin
to prepare for the Foal Eagle ‘06 Elwood. “I’m from New York City and
exercise. I’ve never seen a waterfall.”
Crews from the USS John S. Ten members of the Gary cleaned
McCain (DDG-56) and USS Gary vents and window frames at the Irae
(FFG-51), both forward deployed to Maul Nursing Home before they relaxed
Yokosuka, Japan, had the opportunity and shared their own homemade cookies
to be tourists and ambassadors. with the residents.
Sailors ventured out to taste local Sailors also worked with their
cuisine, to bargain with local Korean counterparts.
businessmen and to take part in the “It was good to help the elderly A Korean girl presents the Commander
community. people of Korea alongside the U.S. William Wagner, captain of the guided missile
As part of a community relations Sailors,” said Korean Petty Officer 1st destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56),
effort, 40 McCain Sailors collected Class Kim Yu-na. with flowers at a March 20 arrival ceremony.
Air FForce
orce Secretar y:
Secretary:
New DoD civilian
Airmen keep getting better
By Staff Sgt. Erien Clark-Chasse
personnel system
8th Fighter Wing public affairs could mean pay
KUNSAN AIR BASE — The Secretary of the Air Force,
the Honorable Michael W. Wynne, visited the Wolf Pack raise for some
March 22 as part of a tour of the U.S. Air Force bases in By Donna Miles
the Republic of Korea and the Pacific region. During his American Forces Press Service
visit, the SECAF focused on meeting with Airmen and taking
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Most of the first 11,000
the opportunity to see life at Kunsan Air Base.
Defense Department civilian employees to convert to
Wynne answered questions during a 45-minute Airmen’s
the new civilian personnel system in April will receive
call before visiting key facilities on base and having lunch
with Airmen from across the wing. a pay increase, an official said March 30.
One of the things the secretary said he noticed right away About 85 percent of people will see an initial bump
was the Warrior attitude here at Kunsan. in pay when they are enrolled in the new National
“Everyone here seems to be very aware of their role in Security Personnel System, Joyce Frank,
the mission and how it all fits together to take the fight spokeswoman for the system, told American Forces
north,” he said. Press Service.
Kunsan Air Base is known for its ability to quickly respond The first employees to make the switch in “Spiral
when asked, he said. 1.1” of the phase-in process will automatically convert
“You can turn this base into a wartime environment literally to the new system April 30, she said. “No one loses
overnight,” Wynne said. pay” as they convert from the old Civil Service System
He also wanted everyone to understand how their year to the new pay-for-performance NSPS, Frank said.
or two at Kunsan affects them for much longer. Most, in fact, will
“It’s important when people leave the Wolf Pack that qualify for a one- “There will be no
they talk about the great things they did and learned from time, prorated change for any of our
their time here,” he said. “The operations tempo is high within-grade
here, and the skills you learn while coping with that can increase buy-in. employees in Korea.”
and will be needed again.” “Korea is not —John McCrarey
The secretary also wanted Airmen to remember one thing currently included in any of the Spiral 1
about their service in the Air Force. implementations,” said Labor and Performance
“We are proud of you and you are the best. I have seen Management Branch Chief John McCrarey, 8th U.S.
many changes from when I first served and our Airmen
just keep getting better and better as time goes on,” he added. See Civilian
Civilian, Page 4
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Launchers fire rockets during a March 21live fire exercise by the 1st Battalion, 38th Field Artillery
Regiment.
2ID warriors fire rockets
By Spc. Timothy Dinneen
2nd Infantry Division Public Affairs
BOAR ONE RANGE — Army
rockets screamed overhead at the lone
U.S. rocket firing range in the
Republic of Korea March 21 during a
biannual field exercise.
Soldiers from the 1st Battalion,
Civilian
Army and U.S. Forces Korea. “As such,
there will be no immediate change for
any of our employees in Korea.”
McCrarey said although the schedule
beyond Spiral 1 is subject to change,
he does not anticipate NSPS
performance management
implementation in Korea until 2007 at
the earliest.
However, across the Department of
Defense, the plan is moving forward.
Employees in Step 9 or lower of their
current GS grade and with acceptable
performance will receive credit toward
their next scheduled within-grade step
increase, Frank explained. The so-called
WGI buy-in will be based on the number
of days accumulated toward the
increase and will be factored in for
eligible employees before their positions
are converted to pay bands.
The NSPS Web site will offer a
conversion tool within the next few
days so employees can determine
where they will fall in the pay band
system when their positions convert to
NSPS, Frank said. Another new feature
on the Web site will be a Web-based
training program for employees to learn
about NSPS, she said.
A new publication on the Web site,
to be issued in hard copy to Spiral 1.1
Traffic
Commiskey’s; and the 18th Medical
Command parking lot across from Gate
17.
Moving barricades is unlawful,
Oxendine said, and violators will be cited
for altering a traffic control device.
“Once barricades are in place,
reserved parking areas will be off-
limits,” said Oxendine. “Vehicles left
in those areas will be towed, so we
request that personnel who are going
on leave or TDY do not leave their
vehicles on-post. All non-essential
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SPC. TIMOTHY DINNEEN
38th Field Artillery Regiment,
transformed a serene into a “thunder
alley,” while validating the
effectiveness of the Fires Brigade unit
in case of any hostile aggression.
“Our goal is to suppress enemy
artillery,” said Lt. Col. Keith Bean,
battalion commander.
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employees, explains details of the new
system, which ultimately will affect
more than 650,000 DoD civilian
employees. “HR Elements for
Managers, Supervisors and Employees:
A Guide to NSPS,” gives employees an
overview of the critical elements they
need to understand as they convert to
NSPS, Frank said. It covers pay
increases and bonuses, pay bands and
job objectives, among other topics.
On the guide’s opening page, Mary
E. Lacey, program executive officer for
the NSPS, encourages employees to
work with their supervisors to establish
job objectives and discuss evaluation
criteria and how to improve their on-
the-job performance.
“NSPS is a system that is good for
the department and it is good for you,”
Lacey wrote. “It will strengthen our
ability to accomplish our national
security mission and provide
opportunities to enhance your personal
growth and development.”
Implementation of the new system
represents “the beginning of a long
journey for all of us, and we will learn
from one another,” she wrote.
(Editor’s note: Area II Public Affairs
contributed to this report.)
from Page 1
vehicles should remain off-post.”
Oxendine said that those who choose
to drive to work should obey all “No
Parking” signs while looking for
alternate parking, yield to emergency
vehicles and obey military police
personnel who will be directing traffic.
Barricaded parking areas should
reopen after 4 p.m. following the new
commander’s reception.
In case of inclement weather, the
change of command ceremony will be
held at Collier Field House.
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Officials: Alcohol-related incidents decline

Army finds ASAP program
brings positive results
By Jim Cunningham
Area I Public Affairs
CAMP CASEY — Area I received a
‘pat on the back’ in the form of a
commendable performance rating March
28.
The praise because of the
performance of those counselors of the
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program.
“We gave special recognition March
28 at Camp Casey on quite a number of
our staff, both military and civilian,” said
Daniel Silvia, Alcohol and Drug control
officer. “We gave some ASAP awards
for both Soldiers and civilians related to
a recent inspection we underwent, which
resulted in a commendable rating,”
The awards were a result of
the Korean Operations Research Office
inspection of the Area I counseling
activity.
“The bottom line is we were
inspected by Todd Mitchell of ASAP at timeliness in getting the shipments out Soldiers and the commander’s needs
KORO, and we were also inspected by to the forensics toxicology lab where in terms of people that need
Col. Susan Hendricks, chief of they are tested, and how soon the results rehabilitation. Also, they look at how
psychiatry for the 18th Medical are back in the hands of the many repeat offenders in Area I has
Command,” Silvia said. commanders. been alcohol abuse.
“They were the two evaluators and “If there is a drug positive, we take “The big issue here in Area I is
they were reasonably impressed with the action to the education office where alcohol discipline,” Silvia said. “We
what they saw and rated the program we look at how many Soldiers we are look at how many alcohol blotters we
commendable. They made a number of actually training,” Silvia said. “There is have, meaning assaults, disorderly
by-name commendations, and we made a standard in the Army that says every conduct, destruction of property, and
sure all of those people Soldier must have four hours whether we are trending in the right
got commendations whether they were of prevention education every year. So direction.”
Soldiers or civilians.” they look at how we put together Silvia then evaluates the data.
As the programs that “Is the number going up, is the
chart shows, “They were reasonably impressed can meet that number going down?” he asked.
alcohol and with what they saw and rated the target.” “Basically, we are looking at all three
drug related program commendable.” Silvia said of those elements.”
incidents —Daniel Silvia one can see the Silvia said they keep commanders
within the actual results of informed.
Army are the program. “Commendable awards are the
going down significantly because of the “[They are seen,]in the counseling highest awards the ASAP program can
ASAP program. arena,” Silvia said. receive,” said Silvia.
For drug testing, inspectors look at The alcohol and drug control Area I is once again the “tip of the
how many specimens are shipped out office personnel looks at how sword in excellence,” he said.
and their accuracy rate. And, for effective they are in addressing the E-mail james.f.cunningham@korea.army.mil

Alcohol -Relatedblotter
Alcohol-related Blotterincidents
Incidents
590 583
600
475 490
500
441 444
403 393
400 341 340 363
301 273
300 251 236 233

200

100

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90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05

Stop Loss
Initiation of Safety Turn-Around, Fit-to-
Fight Patrols Newcomers Brief
Discontinuation of Pass Policy, Disciplinary Control Board and
92-93 initiatives, “Work Hard, Play Hard”
08/95: USFK Drinking Age to 20, Reintroduction of Pass Policy, Restoration
of 92-93 2ID initiatives, PRR established
Alcohol Discipline Award Program, Risk Reduction Program
AATF, 2ID Policy 12, Daily WRC Briefs, Evening/Weekend Counseling
Return to “Work Hard, Play Hard” with Punitive Approach to rising numbers
11/04: USFK Drinking Age to 21

Statistics show alcohol and drug related incidents within the U.S. Army are decreasing. Camp closings also play a large part in the dynamics. From 2002 to 2006 incidents decline due to the
success of the ASAP program, officials said.
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Army Emergency Relief
The following changes regarding levels
of authority have been approved for
implementation effective April 3: Level
1 – AER officer and assistance AER
officers ($2,500) Level 2 - installation or
garrison commander, deputy
Commander, or chief of staff ($3,500).
These changes will be posted to the
Army Emergency Relief Officer’s Section
Reference Manual and will
be incorporated in the revised/
updated copy of AR 930-4.
Online Survey
All foriegn nationals and local nationals
employees and supervisors are invited
to take the online survey at http://
www.globalsurvey.net/Army. Survey
participants have the option of taking
the survey from work or from home.
Equal Employment
Office
An Equal Employment Office is now
located at Camp Red Cloud in Building
323.
Mitchell’s New Hours
Starting April 2, Camp Red Cloud
Mitchell’s new hours: Main Dining:
Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.;
Saturday-Sunday: 5 – 9 p.m. Late night
menu: Monday-Thursday and Sunday,
9 – 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday and
Holidays: 9 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.
World Poker Tournament
Mark your calendars for April 22-23 at
Camp Stanley, Reggie’s Club. Sign-up
now at www.crcmwr.com. Fees can be
paid at Casey - Warrior’s Club, CRC -
Mitchell’s Sports Grill or Stanley -
Reggie’s. Participants who sign-up and
pay in advance will play in the first
session.
Parenting Skills
Workshop
Parenting Skills and Safety Education
Workshop is planned from 1 – 3 p.m., at
the Education Centers, April 13 – Camp
Red Cloud; April 20, Camp Casey and
April 28 at Camp Stanley.
Dominoes
Starting the first Sunday in April,
Dominoes is played 6 p.m. at Camp Red
Cloud Mitchell’s Sports Bar and Grill.
Prizes awarded to the winning team. No
entry fee.
Jewish Passover
Observance
Passover is from sunset, April 12 through
nightfall April 20. Days of obligation are
April 12, 14, 18 and 20. Shavout is from
sunset June 1 through nightfall June 3.
Job Fair
Area I Community Job Fair is scheduled
from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 2 at the Camp
Casey Community Activity Center.
Employers interested in having a booth
at the job fair should contact Ken
Schlueter at DSN 730-4044 or commercial
at 82-0505-730-4044 or e-mail
kenneth.schlueter@korea.army.mil
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Korean security guards qualify March 31 at North Star Range. For safety reasons, each guard is accompanied by two Soldiers, one Korean and
one American. The Korean Soldier doubles as a translator.
Warrior Countr
Countryy security guards qualif
qualifyy
By Jim Cunningham and handle fire arms
Area I Public Affairs the whole week.
NORTH STAR RANGE — Gun “We have 151
smoke and the noise of nine millimeter guards qualify this
pistols filled the air at North Star firing week for the Area 1
range March 31 as the Korean Security group,” Nam said.
Guards qualified with side-arms. “They must fire 50
Accompanying the 75 contract rounds; 10 rounds
guards were Officer-in-Charge Sgt. 1st for practice and 40
Class Denise Grant-Butler, Staff Sgt. rounds to qualify.
J.J. Ladipo, and Tower They must hit 16 or
noncommissioned officer Staff Sgt. more silhouette
Brenda Dorador. targets out of 40
The Army accompanies the security shots to qualify for the
guards to the firing range because the job,” he said.
range is a U.S. Army property and Army Camp Red Cloud
Soldiers need to supervise the qualifying has 180 KSGs
deployed.
activity for safety reasons, which are
“There are 420
by agreement between the Army and the First Sgt. Philip Losalio observes qualifying at North Star
KSGs deployed at
private Korean contract company. firing range March 31.
“The civilian guard service must Area 1,” Nam said.
The KSGs are employed around the Star firing range it is not only serious
carry side arms with live ammunition.
They should get 12-clock hours of class clock in four shifts, three shift changes business, but a high concern for safety.
on the tower and three shift changes at
room training with side arms and qualify “Safety is our number one
with live ammunition,” Grant-Butler the gates. concern,” Grant-Butler said.
Target shooting is a great sport in
said.
“We train the KSG on weapons and the United States, but here at the North E-mail james.f.cunningham@korea.army.mil
nuclear, biological, and chemical tasks,”
said Doug Wessel, director of Plans,
Training and Security at Camp Red
Cloud.
“We train them how to maintain and
wear the chemical protective mask, and
chemical suits, how to detect what that
goo is on your arm. Is it just some lost
chewing gum, or is it something that
will eat your arm off?” Wessel said. “All
other training is provided by the
contractor.”
To qualify, each KSG must hit 16 or
more silhouette targets out of 40 rounds
fired. Those that don’t qualify on their
first try can return at the end of the firing
line to try again.
Out of 75 guards only 15 had to
return for a second try.
“All qualified except for 15,” said
Pae Nam-in, regional commander for
Area 1 KSG.
The KSG have been taking classes A Korean security guard fires her weapon at silhouette targets. Safeties stand near each qualifier,
and briefings for the proper way to use ready to interceed during qualifications to prevent accidents.
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American Red Cross volunteer Tony Marino,
Camp Red Cloud, enjoys using the new
ramp built by Korean Service Corps at the
Army Community Service building S-16. The
Korean Service Corps built the ramp with a
25 degree slope to aid Individuals with
Disabilities and Disabled Veterans. Marino
has been a Red Cross volunteer at CRC
since 1995, and has dedicated 10,880
hours of volunteer service.
The participants of the event taste various types of Korean dishes for lunch. The menu of the day
included: dakbokeum, bulkogi, ssamjang, kochujang and ramyun.
Camp Casey DFAC offers
daily Korean cuisine
By Pfc. Lee Seung-hyub
2nd Infantry Division Public Affairs
CAMP CASEY – Korean Cuisine
Day was held March 23 at the Thunder
Inn dining facility.
“From now on, we will be able to
eat Korean food every day at our
dining facility,” said Col. Matt
Merrick, Fires Brigade commander.
“We are very thankful to the U.S.
Army’s consideration and concerns,”
said Col. Lee, Yong Il, senior ROKA
Staff officer. “Now it’s time for us to
show our love back.”
Following a short ceremony, Lee
presented the DFAC noncommissioned
officers with a shield of gratitude for
their effort in making the event
possible.
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American Red Cross honors volunteers
By Margaret Banish-Donaldson
Area I Public Affairs
CAMP CASEY — Camps Red Cloud
and Casey American Red Cross chapters
honored volunteers and community
supporters March 24 at an annual
banquet at the Camp Casey Warrior’s
Club.
“This year is special for the American
Red Cross,” said Abigail Wyman, Camp
Casey Red Cross station manager. “It
marks the 125th anniversary of our first
chapter. In 125 years the American
public has seen an ever evolving and
improving organization. We have faced
the challenges ranging from disaster,
war, and public opinion head-on since
our inception and have grown and
improved with each.”
In the past year, the Area I Red Cross
has had more than 2,400 emergency
communications, trained 229 in life-
saving techniques, and had 1,100
Soldiers visit the wash rack canteen. In
addition, over $5,000 was raised to
support the American Red Cross national
disaster relief fund, and more than
$4,000 was raised in support of local
services.
“Even if many could not come out
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Following the ceremony, the eating
commenced. The participants of the
event were able to taste various types
of Korean dishes for lunch. The menu
of the day included: dakbokeum,
bulkogi, ssamjang, kochujang, and
ramyun.
Afterwards, Lee talked about his
meal.
“It was a very good meal,” he said.
“No Korean would have felt the
difference and the kimchi was as good
as any Korean restaurant.”
“I love most of the Korean food,”
said Staff Sgt. Jeff Martin. “I am more
than happy to hear that I can enjoy
Korean food in our DFAC as well as
at outside restaurants and the KATUSA
Snack Bar.”
physically to help, they saw the need
and were willing to share what they
could give,” said Marilyn Higgins, wife
of the 2nd Infantry Division
Commander. “Although the Red Cross
has evolved through the years, till this
day, people are willing and glad to give
to the most familiar name around – the
Red Cross.”
“When a disaster strikes, the first
thought is the Red Cross,” Higgins said.
“But most of us don’t think about the
fact the Red Cross is all about
volunteers. They are the people who
stop what they are doing and go to the
disaster area whether it is a natural or
manmade disaster.”
Volunteers provide food, shelter,
counseling services, medical care and
other health services. The male and
female volunteers help victims who are
involved in hurricanes, fire, tornadoes,
floods, avalanches or earthquakes.
Furthermore, Red Cross volunteers help
the families who are searching for their
loved ones who are involved in these
tragedies.
“These volunteers help each other
continue on when the going gets tough
and tiring,” Higgins said. “And, they
Museum Director: Liscum Bowl
makes return to Warrior Country
By Spc. Chris Stephens
2ndInfantry Division Public Affairs
CAMP RED CLOUD — One of the
most storied treasures of the 9th
Infantry Regiment has made its return
to the 2nd Infantry Division after a two
year absence.
No, the Manchus’ Liscum Bowl
wasn’t really missing in action – it was
taken to be restored to its original
condition.
“It was falling on itself,” said William
Alexander, 2ID Museum director and
historian. “If it didn’t get restored, then
it would have fallen apart beyond repair.”
The history of the treasured icon dates
back to the American Relief Expedition
to China in 1900. Shortly after arriving
on Chinese shores in July 1900, the
Manchus, along with a battalion of
Marines, found themselves as the only
American forces engaged in the
conquest of the walled-city of Tienstin.
In the course of the assault on the walls,
Col. Emerson H. Liscum, regimental
commander, was hit by Chinese fire.
Shortly after telling his men to “Keep
up the Fire,” on the walls of the city,
Liscum died.
After the fall of the city the regiment
discovered the ruins of a storehouse
containing silver bars and coins and
turned it over to the Chinese
Government. As a token of their
appreciation, Prince Li Hung Chang
presented the regiment with melted
silver from the mint fire.
After many meetings of the officers,
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help victims of these disasters get back
on their feet so they can get back to
living a normal life.”
Volunteers are physician assistants,
emergency medical technicians, social
workers, doctors, nurses, counselors,
therapists, dentists, and many others
who drop what they are doing and go
the disaster area. The Red Cross
volunteers deal with families of the
deceased, patients who are physically
injured, and others who have lost
everything.
“The Red Cross still needs more
volunteers,” Higgins said. “They need
clerks, case workers, organizers, fund-
raisers, dental assistants, chaplains,
worker bees, blood donors, teachers,
caretakers of children, mothers and
fathers, who are ready, willing and able
to do whatever is asked of them. I
always have believed that volunteerism
is an affair of the heart, and it is highly
contagious.
“Once you start to give, you just
continue on because there is so much
to give to so many,” she said. “And it
will all come back to you.”
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it was decided to have the melted silver
made into a trophy similar to the already
existing Liscum Bowl. Once the
regiment returned to the Philippines in
1902, they shipped the silver to Japan
with detailed instructions on how they
wanted the bowl to look. It was an
ornate bowl of large dimensions; the
four handles insisted upon by the
regiment consisted of the torsos of four
imperial dragons peering over the edge
of the bowl. There was a ladle and a
tray. After eight months of work, the
bowl was completed and returned to the
Manchus.
Since that time, the bowl has
continued to be a symbol of the
Manchus. Liscum’s name was the first
to be engraved on the bowl.
Throughout history other names were
engraved on the bowl to perpetuate the
memory of the commissioned leaders
who served during World Wars I and II
and the Korean War.
“The Liscum Bowl is the most
treasured icon of the 9th Infantry
Regiment,” Alexander said.
One hundred years after its creation,
the bowl was sent to Michael Schwartz
in Kensington, Md., for some badly
needed repairs. The bowl was dented,
crushed, battered and full of solder from
poorly executed prior repairs. There
were also missing talons and other
segments on the ornate dragons.
“Throughout the project, the integrity
of the bowl was maintained,” Alexander
said.
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Former POW speaks to Area II crowds

DAVID MCNALLY
Shoshana Johnson, the first African-American female prisoner-
of-war in U.S. history, speaks to Area II community members
March 28 at an Area II Women’s History Month commemoration.
Former Soldier draws more than
400 people to commemoration event
By David McNally
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Some had seen her
face on television during the early days of the war in
Iraq as the first female prisoner-of-war. Others had
heard the stories of the dramatic rescue. Whatever
the reason, the connection was strong enough to bring
more than 400 community members to listen to her
speak.
Shoshana Johnson traveled from the United States
to Yongsan to speak about her life and experiences at
the Area II Women’s History Month commemoration
March 28 hosted by the 8th Military Police Brigade.
During Operations Iraqi Freedom, Johnson was in
a convoy that was ambushed March 23, 2003. She
was wounded, with injuries to both legs. Her April
13, 2003 rescue made headlines around the world.
Johnson was also the first African-American
woman in U.S. history to become a POW.
The word of her impending visit spread like
“wildfire.” That’s how Area II Equal Opportunity
Noncommissioned Officer Master Sgt. Tony McClure
described the reason behind the apparent success of
the Yongsan Women’s History Month observation.
“It’s the biggest turnout I’ve ever seen at one of
our events,” McClure said. “From the feedback I
received, women saw Johnson as a symbol of
strength.
When young people saw Johnson on television,
McClure said they saw her as role model.
“She represents a strong figure in women’s history
and that fit in with what we were trying to do,” he
said.
The invitation to speak came as a shock, Johnson
said.
“I’m not used to all the hoopla,” she said.
Johnson told the audience about her life, and what
inspired her to join the Army.
“It never occurred to me that I would get shot,”
she said, “or that I’d end up as a POW.”
Johnson passed on the sentiments of Americans
she has spoken with.
“Your country does know what you’re doing,” she
said. “They do appreciate it, and they do think of
you.”
Johnson spoke about her ordeal.
“The capture was not pretty. It was harsh, but
I’m still here,” she said. “It could have been so much
worse and I thank God every day that it wasn’t.”
Johnson said she was not tortured or abused during
her captivity.
“I was fed and given medical care, which was
much more than I ever expected,” she said. “There
was kindness there, and I thank God every day for
the guards that showed me kindness.”
However, Johnson said nothing was as sweet as
the day of her rescue.
“Since my return it has been a whirlwind, especially
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Yongsan teenagers sing at Army discontinues post

Seoul English Village opening
Village
Koreans include American
military community in new
English language center
By Sgt. Seo Ki-chul
Area II Public Affairs
SEOUL — Twelve Seoul American
Middle School choir members sang for
the Seoul English Village opening
ceremony March 27.
Seoul is sponsoring the English village
in conjunction with an English education
company to provide better benefits to
the students of Northern Seoul. The goal
of the village is to cut down the burden
of excessive expenses for English
education.
“English is an indispensable tool for
all the youth these days,” said Seoul
Mayor Lee Myoung-bak. “I hope our
students learn more about the countries’
ways of life as well as their language.
I’m glad we have such a wonderful
installation around these beautiful
surroundings.”
The main facilities of English village
are comprised of a college center, library,
global square, student housing, art
center, adventure park and Oak Park.
Korean students can improve their
The Seoul American Middle School choir presents a combined American folk song named
“Spectacular” March 27 in the opening ceremony.
language skills while conversing with
native English teachers in a wide variety
of situations at an immigration office,
hotel, bank, post office, travel agency,
hospital and police station. Students
must speak only English in the entire
area.
“Korea is one of the most dynamic
nations in the world today,” said Tami
Overby, the mayor of the village. “We
see rapid economic progress taking place
SGT. SEO KI-CHUL
in front of our eyes on a regular basis. I
believe one of the main secrets to the
success lies behind Korea’s unique and
remarkable dedication to educating their
children.”
Overby is also serving as the
president of the American Chamber of
Commerce in Korea.
“The dedication to education is taking
another historic step today with the
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differential allowance
for Area II DoD civilians
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON —
Post differential allowance for
Area II Department of Defense
civilian employees was
discontinued as of March 5,
according to the Area II Civilian
Personnel Advisory Center.
Also known as post hardship
differential, the allowance is
calculated by the Department of
State as a percentage of pay above
an employee’s base salary.
The five percent Seoul-area rate
for DOD civilian employees
dropped to zero.
Area II CPAC Director Ken
Stark said the change resulted
from a periodic adjustment of
Department of State post
differential and danger pay caps.
“The termination of post
differential applies only to the
Seoul area and not to the other
areas within Korea,” said Stark.
“Other Korea-region areas are
being allowed to continue drawing
the post differential allowance until
a new survey has been submitted
for those areas.”
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Job fair to come to

ACU Sewing Service
Area II Sewing Center services have
been temporarily suspended until
further notice. For information, call 723-
3949 or 8451.
Easter Activities
! Easter Cantata, 8 a.m. Sunday at
Memorial Chapel and 10 a.m. April 16 at
South Post Chapel.
! The 4th Annual DeCA Yongsan
Commissary Easter Egg Hunt will be held
1 p.m. April 16 on the commissary side
lawn. For information, call 736-3022.
!Community Easter Egg Hunt, 12:30
p.m. April 16 outside Commiskey’s.
Photos with the Easter Bunny 10:30 a.m.-
1 p.m. for $5.
!Good Friday Service, 7-9 p.m. April 14
at Onnuri Church in Seobingo. Free bus
transportation will be provided from
South Post Chapel. For information, call
738-3011
Newcomer’s Briefing
Learn about Area II and Korea at the
Newcomer’s Orientation April 17-19.
Includes tour of Seoul. For information,
call 738-7505.
NEO Briefings
town next month
Counselors urge job seekers to prepare now
By Sgt. Christopher Selmek
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Job seekers take heart; the
path to a new job may be just around the corner. At least
that’s what Army Career and Alumni Program officials are
saying.
“Now is the time to get your resume and interviewing
skills ready,” said ACAP manager Carl W. Reed. “This job
fair allows servicemembers here to have the same
opportunities as Soldiers back in the states.”
Reed has tips for Soldiers planning to attend the May 19-
20 Yongsan job fair.
One of the keys, he said, is to be prepared. The ACAP
office has a staff of counselors waiting to review resumes,
practice job interviews and dispense advice.
“Some people get jobs, but most people get interviews to
meet later,” Reed said. “It might take a long time, like two or
three more interviews, before you actually get hired.”
Reed said. “It gets Soldiers and employers together, and
that’s the first part in the process of getting a job.” SGT. CHRISTOPHER SELMEK
Most employers at job fairs do not have direct hire Job transition facilitator Chris Vaia uses two Soldiers in a demonstration
authority; however, Reed reminds prospective employees that of good interviewing techniques March 20 during his Army Career and
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AFN radio pumps up Yongsan volume

Noncombatant Evacuation Operation
warden training will be 9 a.m.-noon April
19 in the Multipurpose Training Facility,
followed by a Courageous Channel 06-
1 overview from 1-4 p.m. The morning
training is for newly assigned NEO
wardens and unit reps. For information,
call 738-5013.
K-16 Bowling Center
The K-16 Bowling Center is now open.
Hours of operation are 4 p.m.- 10 p.m.
Sun.-Thurs. and 3 p.m.-midnight Fri.-Sat.
For information, call 741-6380.
Summer Hire Program
Military and civilian dependent teens
may be eligible for the 2006 Summer Hire
Program. Session dates for college
students are May 15- Aug. 18. High
school sessions are June 26- July 21 and
July 24-Aug. 18. The registration
deadline is April 20. For information, visit
http://8tharmy.korea.army.mil/G1/Cpd/
Area2Cpac/default.htm.
Black and White Ball
The 25th Annual Black and White Ball
will be held April 15 at the Dragon Hill
Lodge. Dress is formal. For tickets, call
011-9252-7390 or 011-9684-5209.
Community Fun Fair
Yongsan Child and Youth Services will
host a Community Fun Fair 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
April 15 at the Child Development Center
parking lot. There will be martial arts
demonstrations, dance performances,
games, face painting, a fire truck with
Sparky, Darren the Lion, a toddler play
land, food, prizes and more. For
information, call 738-3001
Putt-Putt Tournament
The 4th Annual Putt-Putt Golf
Tournament will be held 10 a.m. April 15
at the Yongsan Family Fun Park. Entry
fee is $3 for 19 and older; $2 for 18 and
under. Trophies will be awarded. For
information, call 738-4190.
Yongsan
By Sgt. Christopher Selmek
Area II Public Affairs
(Editor’s Note: This is part two of a two-
part series on how AFN provides radio
and television to Area II)
YONGSAN GARRISON —
American Forces Network Korea offers
not one, but two radio stations for Seoul
area Soldiers and civilians.
Thunder AM 1530 offers live sports
and talk radio via satellite, while Eagle
FM 102.7 plays a large mix of top 40,
classic rock and R&B hits all day with
live local voices.
Frequencies are different for other
areas in Korea.
For AFN Korea’s military deejays, no
position could be better than pumping
up the volume on the air.
“I love my job,” said Spc. Bill
McSwain. “No, seriously, I love my job.
It’s probably one of the best jobs in the
Army simply because of all the
education you get doing it.”
Eagle FM’s show schedules will
change in April.
McSwain will move from the
“Wake-up Call” 5 – 9 a.m. to the “Mid-
morning Comedy Show” 9 a.m. –
noon. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan McKee
will take over the morning show. Petty
Officer 1st Class Eric Franklin will do
the “Lunch Box” noon – 3 p.m. and
Staff Sgt. Laura Schafsnitz will take
over the “Traffic Jam” 3 – 6 p.m.
That’s 11 hours of live radio beaming
throughout Seoul and U.S. Forces
Korea. Although listeners in Areas I, III
and IV receive their own community
morning shows. There are Eagle FM
deejays at broadcast detachments at
Camps Casey and Walker, and Osan and
Kunsan Air Bases.
“I like music, so that definitely
Petty Officer 1st Class Eric Franklin hosts the “Lunch Box” March 16 on American Forces Network
Korea while Spc. Bill McSwain and Staff Sgt. Laura Schafsnitz sit in during his show.
makes my job a lot easier,” Franklin
said. “The best part, though, is
interacting with people and knowing
that you’ve affected someone’s day.”
Listeners can call in and chat with
Yongsan deejays by dialing 723-2453,
or 72-EAGLE. The last hour of each
show is normally for requests, but the
deejays don’t mind other calls.
“It sort of boosts the morale of the
deejay,” Franklin said. “It lets us know
people are out there.”
“I think we all have our own regular
callers,” McSwain said. “A few weeks
ago a guy started calling in to let us
know the weather in Osan. I don’t
know why, he just does it. When we
get callers, we always try to be really
personable and get them to call back.
That’s what this job is all about.”
In addition, the morning show
frequently does giveaways tied to local
promotions. Prizes might include gift
certificates to the Dragon Hill Lodge,
Reggies or the Army and Air Force
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Exchange Service, and may involve a
trivia question or one-in-nine chance.
“It changes everyday, so people just
have to listen to the morning show to
see,” Franklin said. “It’s really good for
the station, because people then
associate AFN with something good.”
Franklin says a small measure of
fame comes with the job.
“I’ll be in the commissary asking for
meatloaf, and someone will recognize
my voice and point me out as the guy
from AFN,” he said. “It’s great to have
that kind of job recognition.”
Still, there’s more to the job than just
being famous.
“This is an incredible experience, but
it’s not about being recognized,”
Schafsnitz said. “For me, it’s the
opportunity to meet so many different
kinds of people and see so many
different things. There’s a lot I might
never have done if I didn’t have this job
as an Army broadcaster.”
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Yongsan mortician works throughout the Pacific
As U.S. Forces Korea’s only mortuary
officer, Albert McFarland is always busy
By Pfc. Lee Yang-won
Area II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — The U.S Forces

Korea mortuary officer does more than simply care
for the deceased. His job is just as much about
showing respect and honor as anything else.
“It is my responsibility
to take care of the family
members of the deceased
Soldiers,” said Albert
McFarland. “I take a lot
of pride in showing
respect and dignity to the
deceased.”
McFarland is the only
mortuary affairs officer in
McFarland Korea. His job includes
conducting funerals
anywhere in the Pacific. One recent funeral took
him to the Philippines, where a Soldier killed in Iraq
was returned home for burial.
“We took the honor guards of the United Nations COURTEY PHOTO

Command alongside a general officer,” McFarland
said. “The family was extremely happy with all the
military honors that were provided.”
A retired command sergeant major, McFarland
said he always wanted to be in the funeral business
to take care of grieving family members.
“Taking care of families is the most important
thing during grieving times,” he said. “There is no
‘know-how’ for my job. Showing sincere concern
is the only way you can do it.”
As a rule, McFarland says he treats everybody
Albert McFarland (right) oversees the funeral of Chief Warrant Officer Ruel Garcia funeral Feb. 7 at Valenzuela City, Philippines.
the way he would like to be treated.
“Mr. McFarland is very committed to what he
does,” said mortuary office assistant Kim Kyong-
hui. “He will go the extra mile to return remains to
their loved ones”.
Kim said the mortuary is always busy.
“He’s always ready for any unexpected mission,”
Kim said. “He’ll be in Korea one day or in any area
of the Pacific where his services are needed.”
The mortuary office frequently deals with three
or four deaths at one time and has to work 24 to 36
hours straight.
“You can’t anticipate death,” McFarland said. “No
matter how long it takes, we have to do everything in
our power to ensure remains are returned home
promptly in a professional and dignified manner.”
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dealing with the media,” she said.
“This is not something I asked for.”
Johnson took several questions
from the audience.
Before Johnson spoke, the Seoul
American High School Varsity String
Ensemble performed, and various
community members read poetry and
sang musical selections.
One of the highlights of the
commemoration was a musical slide
presentation from Area II EO advisors
that featured famous women who
made a difference.
“It was a good experience for
everybody to learn what she went
through,” said Master Sgt. Janet
Lockett, 8th U.S. Army Non-
Village
opening of the Seoul English Village,”
Overby said. “We are going to provide
the opportunity to learn about culture
and daily life of English speaking
countries with a whole new perspective.
Through experiencing this camp, the
youth of Korea will be able to become
more comfortable with using
conversational English and in an English
speaking environment.”
SAMS 8th-grader Kirstain
McCormick said she wanted to see
something that happens off-post and it
turned out to be a good chance.
“It looked like a fun place to be,” said
McCormick. “I think the village could
be a perfect place for Korean friends to
learn my language. I was nervous a little
bit on the stage but happy to sing for
many people.”
Differential
Stark said the State Department is
working with the Department of
Defense to designate one of the other
three areas to serve as the primary agent
for that review.
Those areas are: Area I north of
Seoul; Area III which includes Camp
Humphreys and other bases in the
Fair
the fair is essentially an interview, and
they should prepare for it as such.
“Some employers understand that not
everyone over here has a suit, but
everyone should try to look their best,”
Reed said. “Men should at least have a
coat and tie, and women should wear a
nice business suit.”
Reed recommends potential
employees have a resume, research the
list of companies attending the fair in
advance, speak clearly and maintain eye
contact.
“Many problems I’ve seen come
down to simply being unprepared,” Reed
said. “Some people don’t even know
what they want to do, and that’s the
first thing you should know before
looking for a job.”
The fair will be held 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
May 19 at the U.S. Embassy Association
Center and 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. May 20 at
the Main Post Club.
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commissioned Officer Academy.
Lockett said she appreciated what
Johnson said about the role of NCOs.
“One of the best things for a leader
is to keep on learning and growing,”
Johnson said. “As a subordinate, I had
much more respect for my leaders
that took in information constantly. I
was very blessed with outstanding
NCOs during my military career.”
McClure said he hopes the
community will join in future
commemorations with the same
enthusiasm.
He said the next observation will
be the April 25 Holocaust
Remembrance.
E-mail mcnallyde@korea.army.mil
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Lee handed over a flag of Seoul
English Village to Overby to honor her
role as mayor. The ceremony concluded
with a brief tour of the facilities.
SAMS Assistant Principal Samia
Mounts said it was a good intercultural
activity.
“I think the more our students
interact with Korean students, the better
they can understand each other’s culture
and life style,” said Mounts. “We are
assisting any event that helps build a
bridge of communication with other
youth because our youth can make the
difference and build in a better
relationship and understanding.”
E-mail kichul.seo@korea.army.mil
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central region; and Camps Henry and
Walker and Hialeah Compound in Area
IV, among others.
Stark said any overpayments to Area
II civilian employees because of the
March 5 post differential termination
will be collected from a future pay
check.
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Reed said the job fair is a joint project
of ACAP and the Army Community
Service Employment Readiness
Program.
“They have done a lot of work,” Reed
said. “I want people to know they are
involved.”
The fair will also be traveling to other
locations in Korea before coming to
Yongsan Garrison:
! Camp Walker Evergreen
Community Club noon -3 p.m. May 17
! Camp Humphreys Community
Activity Center 9 a.m. -10 a.m. May 18
!Osan Air Base Officer's Club 1 p.m.
– 3 p.m. May 18
“The best thing you can do is register
early,” Reed said. “That gets businesses
that might not yet be committed to see
how many people are coming.”
For information and to register online,
visit http://www.morejobfairs.com.
E-mail mcnallyde@korea.army.mil
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Tax officials offer last minute tips
By Capt. Patricia Hinshaw
Yongsan Tax Center
This year’s tax season deadline is quickly coming
to a close and for those who haven’t filed taxes yet,
this is a good time to review the most common
pitfalls.
Nothing strikes fear into the heart of a taxpayer
like a letter from the Internal Revenue Service telling
them that the tax return is wrong. Worse yet is the
letter stating that the taxpayer may also owe
penalties and interest because the paperwork is late
or incorrectly prepared.
So, before completing that tax return and sending
it to the IRS, filers might want to review the return
for these common mistakes:
Bad Math — According to the IRS, errors in
addition and subtraction are the most common
mistake taxpayers make when preparing their return.
Every return is reviewed by the IRS for
mathematical errors. And sometimes the error isn’t
in the math itself, but instead it’s made when the
taxpayer transfers figures from one of the schedules
or worksheets. For those who are mathematically
challenged, consider using tax preparation software
or visiting one of the area Tax Centers. Tax
software will do the math and will automatically
transfer figures from one form to another, thereby
eliminating much of the human error.
Forgetting about Interest and Dividends —
Interest and dividends received from bank accounts
and investments are reported directly to the IRS.
Interest is reported on a 1099-INT and dividends are
reported on a 1099-DIV or 1099 consolidated. The
bank or brokerage company will send a 1099 to the
IRS and a duplicate copy to the taxpayer. So, if they
fail to report these items, the IRS will know. Often
the bank will not send a 1099-INT if the interest
earned is less than $20. But, the information can be
found from an end-of-year bank statement or by
accessing the bank account online. Willfully failing
to report the income is fraud. All earned and passive
income must be reported on the tax return.
Failing to have Social Security cards for
yourself or dependants — At the beginning of the
tax season, the IRS downloads taxpayer information
directly from the Social Security Administration
(SSA). All dependants claimed on a return must
have either a SSA number or Individual Taxpayer
Identification Number (ITIN). To electronically file
taxes, all names listed on the tax return must
coincide with the names listed in the database.
Taxpayers often encounter problems if their children
were born under a different name or if the woman
listed on the return recently married/divorced and
didn’t update the name on her Social Security card.
Complications may also occur with names of
resident aliens or new citizens if the first and last
names are inadvertently listed backwards on the
Social Security card application. For instance, if the
name is Sun Kim, it’s very easy for the person
inputting the information at SSA to type Kim Sun
into the database without noticing the error. The
only surefire way to know the name is correct is by
looking at the Social Security card.
Not knowing the cost basis of your
investments — When selling stocks, a broker
must report the sale to the IRS because the
investor will need to pay taxes on any profits
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(capital gains). Although the broker will always
report the sale, he has no duty to forward any
information about when the stocks were
purchased. This means that it’s up to the investor
to tell the IRS (1) when the stock was bought and
(2) what it cost. Failing to provide this information
will allow the IRS to assume that the stocks were
purchased at $0 per share (a zero cost basis), and
this could result in a hefty tax bill.
Figuring the cost basis of a rental home —
Military members often choose to rent their home.
Rental property owners are required to report all the
rent they received in 2005 on a Schedule E. These
payments count as income on the tax return. The
good news is that the owner can balance this
income against the cost of owning the home;
including mortgage interest, property taxes, and
depreciation of the home. Since these expenses are
often greater than the rental income collected, many
military landlords actually have negative income
from the rental and therefore receive a tax break.
Depreciation of a rental home is one of the
significant tax benefits that can be claimed against a
rental income. The challenging part is trying to
figure out exactly how much depreciation is
allowed. When the home was bought, the price paid
included both the cost of the land and cost of the
home. Land value cannot be depreciated, so to
depreciate properly owners need to know the cost
of the home when it was purchased. This is usually
found on a property tax bill or paperwork when the
home was purchased. Depreciation is worth several
thousand dollars for most taxpayers, and makes a
significant impact on taxable income.
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Now is the time for Area IV Worship Services
Protestant
‘real-life courage’ Collective Sunday 10 a.m. Camp Carroll
By Chaplain (Capt.) Steve H. Shin Look at what young Joseph from the 10:45 a.m. Camp Hialeah
728th Military Police Battalion Bible does in his time of constant 10:30 a.m. Camp Walker
Stories of human courage in the temptation: Potiphar’s wife pursues
face of fear have special effects on young Joseph; Joseph resists; Apostolic 1 p.m. Camp Hialeah
many of us. When we hear such Potiphar’s wife tempts Joseph and Collective 10:30 a.m. Camp Henry
stories, we cannot just pull away; we throws herself at him; Joseph runs
away.
12:45 p.m. Camp Walker
must listen as if we are there.
We have seen many war movies, We live in a society. We live with 1 p.m. Camp Carroll
where a Soldier takes a bullet for his other people who are different from
Korean Wednesday 7 p.m. Camp Walker
friend, or a person who dives on top us. We cannot avoid not having a
of an exploding grenade. That’s real- relationship with anyone, in order to Sunday 6 p.m. Camp Hialeah
life courage. live a normal life. We will face people. Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Camp Carroll
Let’s consider courage in the moral There is a saying, “No man is an
and relational areas. island.” How true that statement is. Catholic
Have you ever thought about how It takes real-life courage to build a
much moral courage it takes to operate strong marriage. It takes real-life Mass Wednesday 6:15 p.m. Camp Walker
ethically and honestly in the business courage to raise young children. It Sunday 9 a.m. Camp Walker
world? We all know what happened takes real-life courage to live with 9 a.m. Camp Hialeah
with Enron and Martha Stewart in the other people.
name of profit; they disregarded moral The real-life relational courage 11:30 a.m. Camp Carroll
courage. allows us to say “I was wrong, You Saturday 5 p.m. Camp Walker
How about staying sexually pure in were right,” and “I am sorry.” It
a sex-crazed culture? It seems to me allows us to “consider others better Area IV Holy Week Services
Week
that it takes a tremendous amount of than ourselves, and it allows us to
courage to stand by your convictions look not only to our own interests, but Camp Walker Services
even when you are called hopelessly also to the interests of others.” April 13: Holy Thursday Mass, 5:30 p.m.
idealistic, old-fashioned, and a little bit (Philippians 2:3-4). April 14: Good Friday Mass, 3 p.m.
strange. Do you have real-life courage? It April 15: Easter Vigil Mass, 8 p.m.
The world around us is and will is not just for the battlefields, sinking April 16: Easter Sunrise Service, 7 a.m., outside Evergreen Community Club
pressure us to cave in morally. What ships or falling planes. It is where you April 16: Easter Sunday Mass, 9 a.m.
does moral courage look like when live. Real-life courage is not in the April 17: Confirmation Mass, 6 p.m., followed by reception.
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The main Changdeok Palace pavilion, Injeongjeon Hall, stands as a testimony to the regal history of the Joseon Dynasty.
About 20 American servicemembers and
civilians learn about Korean history at
Changdeok Palace.
Chief Warrant Officer Timothy Brandenburg,
8th U.S. Army, eats octopus during a tour of
the Insadong tourist district.
English tour guide Jung Il-sim tells Americans
about Changdeok Palace March 18.
(Editor’s note: Visit the Area II Web
site and click on “Multimedia” for
a slideshow of the palace tour at
http://area2.korea.army.mil)
Americans visit palace, tourist district
By Sgt. Seo Ki-chul
Area II Public Affairs
SEOUL — Moyer Community
Services Center sponsored a March 18
tour of a Korean palace and tourist
district.
About 20 U.S. servicemembers and
civilians joined a tour of Changdeok
Palace and Insadong District.
The Moyer CSC offers regular tours
around Korea, sometimes in coordination
with the Korea National Tourism
Organization to teach foreigners about
Korean history.
“They recommended we first take a
tour of Changdeok Palace,” said Lee
Gye-chun, Moyer recreation specialist.
“The palace has been praised as one of
the most popular tour sites among
foreigners, according to a recent
statistical report. We do this tour every
month.”
Changdeok Palace was constructed
in A.D. 1405 as a secondary palace of
the Joseon Dynasty. The Joseon Dynasty
ruled the Korean peninsula from 1392
to 1910.
After a 1592 Japanese invasion, the
structure was rebuilt and served as the
main palace for nearly 270 years.
“The layout of the buildings was
designed in such a way that architectural
forms adapted to the changing natural
terrain because of the uneven site of the
palace,” Lee said. “Since the well-
preserved buildings of the Joseon period
harmonize with nature, the palace was
registered with the United Nations
Educational Scientific and Cultural
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PHOTOS BY SGT. SEO KI-CHUL
Organization’s World Cultural dedicating the rest of her life to the welfare
Heritage in 1997.” of the Korean handicapped.
Jung Il-sim, a Changdeok tour Maj. Juan Jose Perez, an Army
guide for English speakers, led the reservist, said he wanted to experience “real
group of visitors to Donwha Gate, Korea.”
Injeongjeon Hall, Royal Garage, “I’m glad we have time to visit this
Buyongji Pond and Buyongjong wonderful historic site,” Perez said. “It’s
Pavilion really enjoyable for me
w h i l e
explaining
“I hope all servicemembers to learn about Korea’s
history and tradition.”
about each come to visit this place.” Perez said it was
building. —Maj. Juan Jose Perez amazing to visit the old
Many palace located near
people modern buildings.
praised the magnificence of the “I could see old and new together in
former quarters of the king and one place,” Perez said. “I found it
queen. incredible. I hope all servicemembers come
“You can see the queen’s quarters to visit this place.”
don’t have a dragon ridge on its top,” Following the palace tour, the group
Jung said. “But you can see it on the moved to the Insadong District of Seoul,
roof of the king’s quarters because home to dozens of art galleries, antique
the dragon is the symbol of the king. shops, Korean restaurants and cultural
Since the buildings face each other, performances.
the king walked down to the queen’s Chief Warrant Officer Timothy
quarters.” Brandenburg, 8th U.S. Army, said it was
She also explained the historic his first time to visit the area.
background of the royal family, some “I didn’t even know where it was,”
of whom lived on the palace grounds Brandenburg said. “I think it was less
until 1989. Americanized than the Itaewon area where
“Nakseonjae was first built for the most American Soldiers usually go for
royal concubine in 1847,” Jung said. fun.”
“The last princess, Yi bang-ja, was Brandenburg said it is important to learn
the final resident of the house. She about the culture and history of different
was a Japanese princess forced to countries, “and this was a good way to
marry the last Korean prince, Euimin, get started.”
as a political tactic of Japanese Lee said tours to Gyeongju, the old
imperialism.” capital of Shilla Kingdom and the west
Jung added that Yi apologized for sea are also available. For information,
the 36 years of Japanese criminality call 723-3292.
and brutality to Korean people by E-mail kichul.seo@korea.army.mil
Directions: Changdeok Palace and Insadong are easily accessible by bus, taxi or subway.
Using the Seoul Subway, exit No. 3 of the Anguk Subway Station (Seoul Subway Line No.
3). The palace is a 2-minute walk and Insadong is a 5-minute walk.
ILLUSTRATION BY ROGER NURICK
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Comics spreading laughs around ROK

By Cara Masterson
IMA-Korea MWR
YONGSAN GARRISON — Morale,
Welfare and Recreation is gearing up for
“round five” of the comedy show series
called “Comedy ROK’s.” Ray Barnett,
BOSS Forum Martin Walsh, and Keisha Hunt are the
The Annual Korea Region Better artists featured in the laughter-packed
Opportunities for Single (and show touring Korea April 5 – 22. Walsh Hunt
Unaccompanied) Soldiers Conference Ray Barnett’s versatile comedy is
will be April 17-18 on Camp Humphreys. Festival in 2005 and appeared on
The training event will bring together guaranteed to add excitement to the
B.E.T.’s Comic View. Keisha has always
more than100 area BOSS show. His comedy is so enjoyable
enjoyed entertaining others. In 1998, she
representatives, military advisors, because of his natural talent for making
wrote and directed her high school’s
Morale, Welfare and Recreation people laugh at everyday situations, to
advisors and guests to enhance the Barnett black history play. Keisha says the
which his audiences can relate.
program as well as share ideas. BOSS is opportunity to write and direct allowed
an MWR program committed to Originally from South Dakota, Ray got finding the humor in them. Most of his
her to expand her abilities beyond
enhancing the lives of single & his “claim to fame” after joining the comedy centers on rock music, sports,
comedy and “inspire and bring joy to
unaccompanied Soldiers. For comedy scene in Houston. and his menagerie of pets. Martin also
anyone who is willing to enjoy her God-
information, call 725-6070. Working his way from open mic up experiments with hypnotizing audience
given talent.”
to a professional routine, Ray has members and “waking their
Attention All Artists! Comedy ROKs is brought to you
All submissions for Korea Region worked alongside Pauly Shore, Bruce imagination.” With a quick, clean sense
by MWR. All performances are open
Morale, Welfare and Recreation Arts and Baum, Joe Rogan (Fear Factor), Victoria of humor his show is great for the
to ID card holders and are free of
Crafts Contest are due no later than April Jackson (Saturday Night Live), Dave family.
charge. For more information,
15. There will be novice and experienced Chapelle, Kathleen Madigan, and Dave Martin has appeared with famous
groups for all categories: ceramics, contact your local MWR
Attell (Insomniac). Ray has performed comedians such as Caroline Rhea, Pauly
wood, fibers and textiles, glass, metals Entertainment Office or call 723-3749.
and jewelry, drawings, prints, water base in Japan, Korea, Okinawa, Guam, Italy, Shore, David Brenner, and Bruce Baum.
painting, oil base painting, mixed media Germany, Sicily, Amsterdam, and His credentials also include “Jerry
- 2D and mixed media - 3D. Submissions Bahrain with five USO tours. Lewis’s MDA Telethon,” “The Debra
can be turned in to the Yongsan Arts Martin Walsh has entertained friends Duncan Show,” and “Sleep Eaters.”
and Crafts Center, Building 4253 on and family his whole life through jokes, Keisha Hunt, known for her on-stage
South Post. For information, please call
725-6070. voices, and more recently hypnosis. He energy, is a quick-rising star in the
has an ability to make people laugh by industry. She won the “New Faces
Win a Trip to the States poking fun at current situations and Contest” at the Laffapalooza Comedy
Participants can win a round-trip ticket
to the United States, or an LG laptop
computer, by registering in MWR’s Schedule for performances in Korea:
RecTrac. By registering with RecTrac
at any sports and fitness, recreation Friday April 7 Camp Hialeah Pusan Pub 7 p.m.
center, arts and crafts center or Saturday April 8 Camp Henry Henry’s Place 7 p.m.
autmotiove skills center, individuals will
Sunday April 9 Taegu AB Jake’s Place 7 p.m.
become eligible for a drawing to be
conducted on American Forces Tuesday April 11 Camp Carroll Hideaway Club 7 p.m.
Network - Korea during the last week of Thursday April 13 Camp Hovey Iron Triangle Club 7 p.m.
June. For information on RecTrac or the Friday April 14 Suwon AB Scudbusters 7 p.m.
drawing, call 723-3730. Saturday April 15 Camp Humphreys Tommy D’s 7 p.m.
Sunday April 16 Camp Red Cloud Mitchell’s 7 p.m.
Indoor Soccer
The first Daegu enclave/Camp Carroll Tuesday April 18 Camp Casey Warrior’s Club 7 p.m.
Indoor Soccer Tournament will be Wednesday April 19 Camp Stanley Reggie’s 7 p.m.
conducted April 14–15 at the Kelly Thursday April 20 Camp Eagle Gunfighters Club 7 p.m.
Fitness Center on Camp Walker. Units, Friday April 21 Yongsan Main Post Club 7 p.m.
organizations and individuals interested
Saturday April 22 K-16 Landing Zone 7 p.m.
in participating in this pilot program must
register by close of business April 10.

ICW wrestlers to invade installation near you

The top two teams will represent Area
IV at the inaugural 8th Army Indoor
Soccer Championships April 21–22 at
Camp Carroll. For information, call 764-
4225, or 765-8118. By Cara Masterson The event will feature Disco ICW Wrestling is brought to you
IMA-Korea MWR Inferno versus Norman Smiley, by Armed Forces Entertainment and
Soccer Players Sought YONGSAN – Morale, Welfare and Corporal Kohler versus The Black MWR. All performances are open to
Anyone interested in participating in
twice-monthly pick-up soccer games Recreation is setting up the ring for five Dragon, Doink the Clown versus ID card holders and are free of
should contact John Eastlake by e-mail matches featuring International Virgil, Karma versus Michelle Morgan charge. For more information,
at a7952149@kornet.net. Players of all Championship Wrestlers to perform at and The Native Bloods versus The contact your local MWR
ages, ability and experience levels are nine installation throughout Korea. Ballard Brothers. Entertainment Office or call 723-3749.
welcome.

Swim Instructor Sought

A Child and Youth Services swim Schedule for performances in Korea:
instructor is being sought for the
Yongsan area. The job is a NF-03 Friday April 7 Camp Humphreys Gymnasium 7 p.m.
position with a salary ranging form 26K-
34K per year. Applicants must submit Saturday April 8 Kunsan Air Base Gymnasium 7 p.m.
resume and NAF application DA Forms Sunday April 9 Camp Carroll Gymnasium 7 p.m.
3433-1 and 3433-2. Additionally, local Tuesday April 11 Chinhae Naval Base Gymnasium 7 p.m.
applicants in Korea must complete a Wednesday April 12 Camp Walker Gymnasium 7 p.m.
Local Applicant Questionnaire. Thursday April 13 Osan Air Base Gymnasium 7 p.m.
Resumes may be sent vial e-mail to
resume_naf@korea.army.mil. For Friday April 14 Yongsan Gymnasium 7 p.m.
information, call or e-mail Saturday April 15 Camp Casey Gymnasium 7 p.m.
Roxanne.chancellor@korea.army.mil at
738-2311.
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Aviation battalion hosts Korean unit

By F. Neil Neeley
Area III Public Affairs

CAMP HUMPHREYS — The

602nd Combat Aviation Battalion hosted
40 members from their Korean sister
battalion, the 70th Aviation Support
Battalion from Yongin, here March 29.
The visit gave both units an
opportunity to highlight the other’s
mutual relationship, as well as gain a
perspective on how each performs their
maintenance missions.
While here at Humphreys, the 70th’s
Soldiers visited 602nd’s maintenance
facilities, the battalion motor pool area, a
barracks and several Morale, Welfare and
Recreation facilities.
“We took them through a typical day
in our battalion,” said Staff Sgt. Richard
Cherry, B Company, 602nd CAB.
Cherry has been visiting the 70th ASB SGT. AHN SUNG-HOON
weekly to teach English. “We’ve been Sgt. Anthony Marcano, Company B, 602nd Aviation Support Battalion (right) about UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter engine components.
doing this for about six months,” he said.
“Every time I go to their unit, I enjoy their “After avionics, we took them to our ordered and delivered to the flight line “The visiting Koreans were really
barracks, work areas and dinning facility. Blackhorse dining facility where we ate through the unit’s warehouse. impressed with all of the privileges that
We are the same kind of unit and have the lunch with them,” said Cherry. The Koreans next toured the the American Soldiers and the KATUSAs
same jobs.” I thought it would be a switch The DFAC served up a good selection Community Activity Center and were commonly shared,” said Cherry. “For
to show them where I work. of Korean and American food. shown a few of the recreational instance, at the education center a
Cherry explained the day’s schedule. “The majority of the guys who were possibilities for US Soldiers and KATUSAs KATUSA can take college courses here
“First we introduced them to some crew in my English class ate hamburgers, here on Humphreys. just like an American GI.
chiefs at our maintenance hanger who hotdogs and french-fries,” said Cherry. “We showed them how easy it was “We went to a barracks and showed
explained the various aircraft that we work “The DFAC was their favorite stop and to check out musical instruments with them an enlisted Soldier’s room and a
with. From there we went to a shop’ impressed them the most,” said Sgt. Ahn, just an I.D. card,” said Cherry. “I KATUSA room,” said Cherry. “Same rank
hanger where the Koreans saw how we Sung-hoon, senior KATUSA, Company thought that it was very impressive for and same kind of room. They were
break down aircraft components. B, 602nd CAB. “The variety was much them to see Soldiers practicing on the surprised to see that they were exactly
“We showed them our various better than they usually get in the ROK piano and drums in the music rooms.” the same. In the ROK army they sleep
maintenance techniques and equipment. Army. They said that the food was very The next stop after the CAC tour 14 soldiers in a room. They have very
Of course our equipment is quite different delicious. They wanted to know if they was the library. small, tight quarters, so they were really
from what they have,” said Cherry. “All could eat more and I explained that there “They were amazed that there were impressed by what they saw here”.
of them were really curious about how was no limit, which surprised them.” movies and Korean books available for The visit ended at the 602nd’s Tiger
After lunch the Koreans visited the free checkout,” said Cherry. “We took ramp with cookies, coffee and Kool-Aid
our equipment works and how it’s
602nd’s supply section where they them to the education center where they served with farewell handshakes.
maintained and had a lot of questions to
ask our Soldiers.” were shown how aircraft parts were saw all of the computers there. E-mail furman.neeley@korea.army.mil

Petite Soldier drives 5,000 gallon fuel tanker

By F. Neil Neeley
Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS — You would think that it
would take a tall Soldier to drive a five ton tractor
truck with its 5,000 gallon fuel trailer, but you’d be
wrong.
Spc. Georgia Cruz, a petroleum supply specialist with
the 348th Quartermaster Company, 194th Maintenance
Battalion, is a petite five-foot tall Soldier - not much
taller than one of the tires on her truck. Yet she maneuvers
the huge truck and its 49,000 pound fuel payload as
deftly as any of her taller peers.
Cruz has been driving big rigs for two of the four
years that she has been in the Army.
“It’s scary at times to drive such a big truck but
you’ve got to do what you’ve got to do to get the mission
done,” Cruz said. “I had no experience driving big rigs
before joining the army.
“This job is a real challenge, especially for someone
my height and weight,” said Cruz. And I’ve had to learn
all about the different kinds of fuel and what kinds of
equipment go with each.
Cruz explained that her job can be quite strenuous.
“We’ve got to carry four-inch hoses about and then there
are the 350 gallon-per-minute pumps that we have to
push around too.”
Cruz’s supervisor, Sgt. Shane Alsup praised her skill
and attitude.
“For her size, she’s very well adept at driving a truck,”
Alsup said. “Although she’s only five feet tall, she acts
more like she’s seven feet tall. She doesn’t use her height
to gain special favor, she never says, ‘I can’t do that.’”
“She’s brought a lot of knowledge from her previous
unit,” added Alsup. “Although she’s a fuel specialist, she’s
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qualified as a water specialist too. “She knows a lot about
the different vehicles in each specialty. Spc. Georgia Cruz is dwarfed by her 5 ton tractor truck with its
“She’s one of those Soldiers who’s well deserving 49,000 pound fuel trailer.
of her next step as a noncommissioned officer and she’s to attend school full time.”
well on her way there.” Cruz plans to pursue a career in law enforcement
“There’s a reason why I chose petroleum specialist,” after leaving the army and is already working on her
said Cruz. “This career field comes with a college fund college degree. “I’m majoring in criminal justice and
worth $50,000 when I get out.” taking classes in my spare time,” she said.
“The Army has been a good experience for me,”
said Cruz, “but I’m looking forward to leaving the Army E-mail furman.neeley@korea.army.mil
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Advisory committee meets Area III leadership

HAES April Calender
Spring Recess, 10-14; Instruction
resumes 17; Homework Club, 17-24;
Report Cards Go Home, 19; Club
Day, 19; SAC Meeting, 20, 3 p.m.;
Homework Club, 20,24 & 27; PTO
Meeting, 20, 6:30 p.m.; Parent/
Teacher Conferences, 21 – No
school for students; PTO Book Fair,
25-28; Club Day, 26; Transition
Seminar for Sixth Grade Parents, 27,
5 p.m.
Lent and Easter
Services
Freedom Chapel holds Stations of
the Cross services each Friday
though April 7, at 5:30 p.m. A
Stations of the Cross will be held at
4 p.m. Friday, April 14 and will be
followed at 5 p.m. by the Good
Friday service. Easter Vigil begins
at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 15. Easter
Sunrise service begins at 6:30 a.m.
Easter Sunday, on Freedom Field.
BOSS Forum slated
Korea Region MWR will host a
BOSS Forum at Camp Humphreys
CAC from Tues, 18 April through
Fri, 21 April. Awards banquet is
scheduled for Thursday, April 20
from 5:50 -10:30 p.m. in the CAC.
Motorcycle Course set
The Area III Safety Management
Office will be sponsoring a
Motorcycle Experienced Rider
Course at 8 a.m. April 10 – 11 in the
Simulations Building, Bldg T-223.
Enrollment criteria and equipment
required: Long Pants, Boots over
the ankle, Leather Gloves,
Reflective Vest, DOT approved
Helmet with visor and Motorcycle.
POC Randy Turnage, 753-6002.
At the Gym
Camp Humphreys Gym has
scheduled a number of events for
April.
!Pro Wrestling at 7 p.m. April 7
!Humphreys Triathlon at 8 a.m.
April 8
!200 meter swim
!20 kilometer bike
!5 kilometer run
!Area III 3 on 3 Invitational
Volleyball April 8
! Area III Boxing Smoker, April 15
Area III
Eggstravaganza
Camp Humphreys will host the Area
III Easter Eggstravaganza April 15,
from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Zoeckler
Station sports field. The event
features 12,000 Easter Eggs up for
grab, a youth festival, junior
olympics, free T-shirts & bags, and
By Susan Barkley better relationship between the ROK-US Pyeongtaek University said she sees
Area III Public Affairs alliance; to create partnerships; and to use PCHAC as “a bridge between Camp
honest communication to resolve any Humphreys and Pyeongtaek.”
CAMP HUMPHREYS — More
letters were added to the alphabet soup conflicts or issues that affect both “This can be a good role model for
segments of the community. other institutions,” she added.
mixture of abbreviations and acronyms
Friday when the Area III commander met “I would like to see, I expect, U.S. Kim Soo-woo, another committee
Soldiers and family members to come out member and auditor for Junior Chamber
with a new interest group from many
walks of life in the Pyeongtaek to the community,” he said. International Korea Gyeonggi Province,
He foresees many good cultural was interested in learning how local
community.
programs at his center such as Korean business can bid on contracts. He is also
Col. Michael J. Taliento Jr. met with
language classes, dance and music very interested in establishing an English
the members of the recently formed
classes, exhibitions and family activities. camp for local students.
Pyeongtaek and Camp Humphreys
He is also looking forward to sports events Taliento said he wants to grow
Advisory Committee to provide them with
an overview of the Camp Humphreys and for the children and plans to open the play relationships that will be able to not just
area at the center so children will be host events, but will be able to develop
Pyeongtaek transformation and to gauge
occupied while parents are attending into long-lasting relationships between
some of their concerns and issues.
classes or events. units and local groups.
Taliento said he welcomed the
Committee member Hwang Yeong-
opportunity to work with them and told
sun, professor of American Studies at E-mail barkleym@korea.army.mil
them of his plan to pair units on the
installation with groups in the community
such as schools and universities,
churches, etc. in order to form lasting
partnerships that will continue long after
today’s Soldiers and commanders have
transferred to new duty stations.
PCHAC chairman Yi Keun-woo,
director of Cheongdam Culture/Education
Center and the International Exchange
Center of Korea, said the committee was
established to “minimize conflicts between
the communities and that as opinion
leaders the members can relay information
both to and from community members.”
He added that PCHAC will focus on
“mutual understanding and
communication and learning and F. NEIL NEELEY
understanding through cultural The Pyeongtaek and Camp Humphreys Advisory Committee views the Camp Humphreys and
experiences.” Pyeongtaek video produced by USFK at their initial meeting with Col. Taliento and Humphreys
The committee goals are to promote a leadership.
New school nears
completion
The three-building interim elementary
school complex at Humphreys is a
Corps of Engineers in- house design
project slated to be completed by July
31. Two buildings (left and rear) are
former barracks converted to
classroom use. The third, a former
KATUSA snack bar, (right) will be used
for administration.
Humphreys dedicates street to Medal of Honor recipient
Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS — Camp
Humphreys continued its tradition of
naming streets and buildings to honor
Medal of Honor recipients or Korean
War heroes.
Officials unveiled a commemoration
to Dr. Mary Edwards Walker Road
March 29.
Walker received the Medal of Honor
from President Andrew Johnson on
Nov. 11, 1865 in recognition of her work
during the Civil War.
Walker’s citation reads in part that
she “faithfully served as contract F. NEIL NEELEY

golden eggs worth special prizes.
All Area III children – American &
Korean (and their parents) are
invited.
surgeon in the service of the United
States, and has devoted herself with
much patriotic zeal to the sick and
wounded Soldiers, both in the field and
hospitals, to the detriment of her own
Maj. Evelyn Townsend, 168th Medical Battalion, unveils a new street sign honoring Dr. Walker.
health, and has also endured hardships Her medal was rescinded in 1971.
as a prisoner of war four months in a Walker is said to have refused to return
Southern prison while acting as contract the medal and it was restored on June
surgeon.” 10, 1977 by President Carter.

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Area III celebrates Women’s History
By Susan Barkley
Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS - Camp
Humphreys celebrated Women’s History
Month three times March 29 with a unit
question and answer session with the
guest of honor, by dedicating a street to
a female Civil War physician; and, a
program featuring a virtual visit to the
Oprah Winfrey show and guest speakers.
Guest of honor; retired Spc. Shoshana
Johnson, the first female prisoner-of-
war of Operation Iraqi Freedom and the
first African-American woman POW in
U.S. history, met with Soldiers of 2-
52nd Aviation Regiment for a question
and answer session at 10 a.m.
Takia Mitchell as Sojourner Truth recites the
poem “Aint I A Woman”
2-52 hosts event with former POW
By Susan Barkley
Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS — Retired
Spc. Shoshana Johnson, the first
female prisoner-of-war of Operation
Iraqi Freedom and the first African-
American woman POW in U.S.
history, re-lived her experiences in
Iraq with about 50 Soldiers from 2-
52 Aviation Regiment while she
answered their questions.
She recalled being housed in a cell
approximately 4 feet by 5 feet, but
said she was lucky because she had
the whole space to herself while the
male POWs were housed two to a
cell of the same size.
The audience listened attentively as
Shoshana Johnson
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Dedicating a street to Dr. Mary were moved several times but she know you’re going to go and you know
Edwards Walker, the only one of the always knew she would be rescued. you’re going to do your job to the best
nation’s 1.8 million women veterans to U.S. Marines did in fact rescue the of your ability,” she said.
earn the Medal of Honor, for her service group on Apr. 13, 2002 in the city of Johnson acknowledged that some of
during the Civil War, at 2 p.m. was the Samarra, Iraq. her unit members sacrificed their lives
second event. Johnson said she never expected to and she honored their service and
The final event was a program become a prisoner-of-war. She told the sacrifice. Before leaving the stage, she
featuring a cast portraying the roles of group that one of the reasons why she asked the audience to “remember that
Sojourner Truth, Sacagawea, Amelia joined the Army was to learn culinary there is still one POW out there,”
Earhart, Eleanor Roosevelt, skills. She was stationed at Fort. Bliss, referring to Sgt. Keith M. Maupin who
Condoleezza Rice and Col. Michael J Texas when her unit deployed to Iraq. was captured Apr. 9, 2004 near
Taliento Jr., as they were discussing “When the orders come in, you Baghdad, Iraq.
their roles and the roles of women
throughout history.
The program ended with speeches
from Republic of Korea Army Col.
Song Myuong-soon, one of the few
women who has been commissioned
in the Infantry.
Song’s current assignment as
Regimental Commander, Republic of
Korea Army Training Center means that
every ROK enlisted Soldier is trained
under her leadership and guidance.
Song talked about her military career
and said that although women serve in
the infantry in the Korean army, there
are still some jobs that are closed to
women. She expressed her hope that
these jobs would also be open to
women one day.
Johnson was a cook assigned to the
507th Maintenance Company when she
and five other members of her unit were PHOTOS BY F. NEIL NEELEY
captured in an ambush March 23, 2002 Nicole Beye (left) as “Eleanor Roosevelt chats with Zenita Jordan as “Oprah Winfrey” on the
in Nasiriya, Iraq. Johnson said they virtual “Oprah Winfrey Show.”
she spoke of being interrogated, the
medical care she received, the meals
and attitudes of the guards. She also
recalled getting herself “ready to be
rescued” by walking in her cell as
much as possible to build up her
strength.
Chaplain (Capt.) J. Christopher
Wilson, 2/52, asked her how he could
support his Soldiers spiritually when
they are facing combat.
“You have to leave things up to
God,” she replied. You sometimes
wonder why someone lost their life
while you were spared and feel guilty,
but you have to remember that it’s
up to God.
Sgt. Timothy Garland, SUSAN BARKLEY
Headquarters and Headquarters Former POW Shoshana Johnson fields questions from Soldiers from 2-52 Aviation Regiment
Company, US Army Area III Support
Activity, asked Johnson’s opinion Responding to a question asking be able to provide better support to
about women in combat arms. if she felt she had been adequately my Soldiers.”
“We need to change how we see trained in what to do in the event of Antonio said she thought it was
things,” she said. “We’re already in being captured, Johnson said, “I good for so many of the Soldiers to
a combat situation and in harm’s way. didn’t think I was prepared, but hear Johnson and gain a lot of
The only difference is the training.” found out that I really was. I don’t knowledge and learn how to support
Pvt. Stella Myers, Headquarters know what else they could have each other and defend themselves
and Headquarters Company, 2/52, taught me.” and their battle buddy.
said she was reassured by Johnson’s Staff Sgt. Margaret Antonio, HHC, Johnson ended by telling the
comments. 2-52, said Johnson’s remarks meant Soldiers that the civilians she meets
“Women should be trained for a great deal to her. always ask her to pass on their
combat,” she said and added that she “She was very inspirational,” she thanks to all the men and women who
added. “I will deploy and then be able serve in the nation’s military.
felt that she could go into a combat
situation. to think back on what she said and E-mail barkleym@korea.army.mil
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Area IV AER Campaign set to run through May 5
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY – Army Emergency Relief has
provided Soldiers and their family members with a
source of support in times of need for more than 60
years. To ensure AER’s bright light remains burning,
even in the darkest of times, the Area IV 2006 Army
Emergency Relief Campaign will run through May 5.
Established in 1942, the Army Emergency Relief, a
private, nonprofit organization dedicated to “Helping
the Army Take Care of Its Own,” has maintained a
long-standing tradition of assisting Soldiers every day,
in peace and war, to help them during times of financial
need.
“The AER provides Soldiers with emergency
financial assistance when they don’t have the money
to cover expenses that arise as emergencies,” said
Steven Lamontagne, financial readiness program
manager at Camp Henry Army Community Service.
“It also provides scholarships to family members of
Soldiers through the Spouse Education Assistance
Program.”
Since the organization does not receive government
subsidies, the Army Emergency Relief conducts an
Army-wide fund drive each spring in order to ensure
adequate resources to assist Soldiers in need.
“This is a great opportunity for Soldiers to continue
to help other Soldiers,” said Ok Yong West, Area IV
Army Emergency Relief Campaign coordinator. “This
campaign provides a wonderful opportunity to publicize
and to reinforce Soldiers’ awareness of AER and its
Kickin’ Up Dust
Taegu American School Warriors (dark jerseys) and Pusan American School Panthers battle for the ball during a non-league game at TAS March 29. The Warriors went on to win 3-1. The
TAS and PAS boys also squared off with the Panthers coming out on top 3-1.
programs.
Without this
publicity and
reinforcement,
the collective
knowledge of
AER within the
Army would
soon disappear.
Without an
annual infusion of
donations, AER
would soon deplete its reserves that are held for
contingencies.”
The goal of this year’s campaign is to achieve 100
percent contact with all active duty Soldiers and retirees
in the Area IV community, according to Lamontagne.
“We will have AER representatives in each unit in
the area,” Lamontagne said. “(The representatives’)
primary mission will be to make contact with the
Soldiers and the retirees and to solicit donations from
them. The money donated in Area IV during the
campaign goes directly to the national AER fund.”
The Area IV community contributed more than
$59,600 during last year’s AER Campaign, and
distributed more than $97,600 to qualified recipients
throughout Area IV in 2005.
“The amount Area IV raises does not reflect the
amount of assistance Area IV can provide,”
Lamontagne said. “AER assistance is available to
Soldiers and their family members for legitimate
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emergency needs such as food, rent, utilities, funeral,
medical and dental expenses, emergency transportation
and vehicle repair and personal needs when pay is
delayed or stolen.”
The organization helps Soldiers whenever possible,
however, there are circumstances in which the AER
cannot help individuals including paying for
nonessentials, financing ordinary leave or vacations,
debt consolidation, bad check or credit card
repayments and the purchase of homes or vehicles.
“To apply for AER assistance, Soldiers or their
spouses acting through a power of attorney need to
bring their military identification cards, leave and
earnings statements, leave orders and other sustaining
documents to their local AER officer,” Lamontagne
said. “The AER assistance can be provided in three
different forms; loan, which is expected to be repaid
without interest, grant, when repayment would cause
hardship to the Soldier, and the combination of loan
and grant when repayment of the full amount would
cause hardship to the Soldier.”
For information on making donations to the Army
Emergency Relief fund, contact your unit AER
representative: In Daegu – Ok Yong West, 768-8435;
at Camp Carroll – Sgt. 1st Class Eugenia Snowden,
765-8104; and at Camp Hialeah – Staff Sgt. Robert
McElyea, 763-7466.
For information on how to apply for Army
Emergency Relief assistance, contact Lamontagne at
768-8127 or visit Camp Henry Army Community
Service, located in building T-1103.
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Spring Revival
The Camp Henry Collective
Protestant Gospel Service will host
“Spring Revival 2006 – The Spirit of
the Lord is here,” 7 – 10 p.m. today at
the Evergreen Community Club.
They will also host a service from 10
a.m. – noon Sunday at the Camp
Henry Theater. For more information,
call Paulette Holmes at 010-9273-8367
or Dwight Hill at 010-8671-6887.
Easter Cooking Class
The Camp Carroll Apple Blossom
Cottage offers a “Learn how to make
Easter Food with Marcela
LaMontagne” class 11 a.m. – 12:30
p.m. Tuesday. For more information,
call Cha Yu-jin at 765-7049.
Free Trip Offered
The Army Community Service Family
Advocacy Program is offering a
cultural trip 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. April 15,
including visits to Gyeongju
National Museum, Seokbinggo (Ice
Storage House), Chonmachong
Tomb, Seokguram Grotto, Bulguksa
Temple and more. Free transportation
will depart from the Camp Walker
Main Post Exchange, however,
participants must pay their own
entrance fees, which will total about
W12,000. Registration deadline is
Thursday. For more information, call
Kim Song-min at 768-7134/6115.
Fishing Trip Offered
The Camp Walker Community
Activities Center is offering a Salt
Water Mackerel Fishing Trip
departing at 5 a.m. April 15 to Kam-
po, a town near the East Sea about a
90 minute drive southeast of Daegu.
Cost for the trip is $25, which includes
fishing equipment and
transportation. In addition, there is a
W30,000 boat fee that must be paid
at the site. Space is limited to 15
people, who must be 17-years-old or
older. Registration deadline is
Thursday. For more information,
contact Luis Rios at 764-4123.
Gospel Concert
The Multicultural Gospel Service will
host its second annual Gospel
Musical concert 6 p.m. April 15 at the
Evergreen Community Club. Camp
Walker’s Multicultural Gospel
Service Choir and Korean-born
singing group “Heritage of Faith”
will perform. Everyone is invited to
this free event. For more information,
call 765-8004/8776.
CPR/First Aid Offered
American Red Cross will conduct a
CPR/First Aid class from 8 a.m. – 4:30
p.m. April 22 at the Camp Henry Army
Community Service classroom. Cost
of the class is $35. For more
information or to register, call Jimmy
Finch at 768-7993/7462.
Area IV
Korean pro baseball both familiar, funky
By Steven Hoover
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY – Although it seems
like baseball season began in early March
with the advent of the World Baseball
Classic, Daegu’s 2005 Korean Baseball
League champion Samsung Lions begin
the regular season this weekend with
home games.
Samsung faces the Lotte Giants
Saturday afternoon at 4 p.m., and then
again on Sunday at 2 p.m.
Daegu Ballpark, which seats about
13,000, is a short subway/taxi ride from
Camp Walker. The easiest way to get
there is by taking the subway to Daegu
Station and then catching a taxi. “Yagu”
is the Korean word for baseball. Tell the
driver “Samsung Lions yagujang” and
they should take you the mile or so to
the stadium. Ticket prices, which are
W6,000 for the best seats, are very
reasonable when compared to Major
League Baseball prices.
Like most teams in the KBL, the
Lions feature two American players.
This year, it’s starting pitchers Jamie
Brown and Tim Harikkala. Each pitcher
has big league experience on both sides
of the Pacific Ocean. After spending
parts of several seasons in the majors
since being drafted in 1992, Harikkala
finished the season with Samsung last
year. Brown, a member of the 2004
Boston Red Sox, pitched in Japan in
2005.
“Coming to Korea to play was a
pretty easy decision,” Brown said.
“Spending last year in Japan with the
Hanshin Tigers, made it a little easier for
me to adjust here. And, continuing my
career overseas with the defending
league champion was an easy choice.”
He said that he’s anxious to see how
Korean league recognizes American fans
Samsung Lions say thanks
to Camp Walker employees
By Steven Hoover
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP WALKER – Two local
civilian employees, Jeff Mondella and
Chris Burslie, were recently honored by
Daegu’s 2005 Korean Baseball League
champion, the Samsung Lions, for their
support of the team.
On March 16, the pair, along with
six Korean fans, were presented with
appreciation plaques by Samsung team
management.
Mondella, who works as a senior
system administrator at the DSN
Support Center here, estimated that they
attended between 40 and 50 games last
season, including traveling with the
team to some away games.
“A couple of years ago, we were
watching the games on television when
we decided that it would be better to go
out to the park,” said Mondella, who is
originally from Detroit. “Even as a kid,
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A young Samsung Lions fan shows his
enthusiasm at Sunday’s preseason game.
the crowds compare to Japan, where
he said Hanshin sold out almost every
game in its 53,000 seat ballpark.
Harikkala, who finished 3-2 for
Samsung last season, had his best
season in 2004 while with the Colorado
Rockies. He pitched in 55 games, with
a 6-6 record and a respectable 4.74
earned run average.
“Let’s face it, the ultimate goal is to
win a title,” Harikkala said. “I’ve played
in Venezuela, the Dominican Republic
and other places. They play good
baseball over here and if you come here
and do well, you never know what can
happen in the future.”
Here are some quick facts about
baseball Korea-style:
Other players with Major League ties
who have played in the KBL are — Julio
Franco (2000, Samsung); Kevin Mitchell
(2000, Kia Tigers); Hensley “Bam Bam”
Meulens (2000, SK Wyverns); Carlos
Baerga (2001, Samsung) and Salomon
Torres (2001, Samsung). Former St.
Louis Cardinal Felix Jose is playing for
Lotte this season.
There are eight teams in the KBL —
Samsung, Hyundai Unicorns (Seoul),
Doosan Bears (Seoul), Kia (Gwangju),
SK (Incheon), LG Twins (Seoul),
Hanwha Eagles (Daejeon) and Lotte
STEVEN HOOVER
Jeff Mondella (front) and Chris Burslie visit with
Samsung Lion starting pitcher, Tim Harikkala,
before Sunday’s exhibition game against the
Lotte Giants from Busan.
I loved going to the ballpark. So we
started attending the home games.
Eventually, we also began traveling to
some away games in Busan, Daejeon and
Seoul.”
He said that going to games here is
more relaxed than going to the ballpark
back home in the States.
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Jamie Brown, who pitched for the Boston Red
Sox in 2004, is a starting pitcher this season for
the Samsung Lions.
(Busan). The most successful franchise
is Kia, with nine championships. But,
they haven’t won since 1997.
The KBL Web site is:
www.koreabaseball.or.kr.
Baseball was first introduced in Korea
by American missionaries in the early
1900s, where it was played at schools
and with Christian groups.
There are about a dozen Republic of
Korea-born players currently on Major
League Baseball rosters. The first was
current San Diego Padre Park Chan-ho,
who began his career in 1994 with the
Los Angeles Dodgers.
Korean baseball games feature female
cheerleaders like those found at college
sporting events in the United States.
Usually, one male cheerleader will blow
a whistle, use a megaphone and begin
popular chants to get the fans fired up.
“Here, you can eat and drink the
various foods the local stadium has to
offer, or you can bring your own,”
Mondella said. “In the States, they sort
of frown on you bringing items in.”
Burslie, originally from McIntosh,
Minnesota, is also a senior systems
administrator, with Pacific ADP Server
Site Korea, here. Before this, he spent
more than 12 years in the Army as a
Korean linguist. His son, five-year-old
Chase, is a member of the Little
Samsung Lions Fan Club as well.
Mondella, who has been in Korea for
about eight years, purchased his season
ticket, along with Burslie, at Sunday’s
exhibition game against the Lotte Giants.
“Getting the season ticket makes
sense,” Mondella said. “It costs just
W160,000 and when you attend as many
games as we do, it’s actually a savings.”
Regular season play for the defending
Korean Baseball League champions
opens Saturday, and you can bet
Mondella and Burslie will be in
attendance.
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TAS student to attend PTP Leaders Summit
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY – A Taegu American
School junior will join a select group of
students this summer representing their
schools and communities as People to
People student leaders.
Brittani Ferguson has been selected
to participate in the People to People
Future Leaders Summit on Law in our
nation’s capital June 26 – July 5.
All students accepted into People to
People programs must meet rigorous
academic and leadership requirements.
Ferguson was nominated and accepted
for the honor based on outstanding
scholastic merit, civic involvement and
leadership potential.
“I’m flattered and honored to have
been selected, especially considering the
large number of nominees and how
smart, studious and talented they are,”
Ferguson said. “I’m glad I will have the
chance to meet and work side-by-side
with people from DoDDs schools,
embassies around the world and from
the United States. This will help with
my decision if I want to follow up with
law in college.”
Besides her academic achievements,
including carrying an “A” average
through eighth grade and a 4.0 or higher
grade point average since, Ferguson is
involved with a number of
extracurricular activities including
Student and Class Council,
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Area IV
Ambassador ’s
Club, yearbook
and newspaper
staff, Video
Club, and Youth
S e r v i c e s
Keystone Club.
She is also a
member of the
National Honor
Society. Ferguson
Ferguson, who is a varsity
cheerleader on the Warrior’s award-
winning squad that competed in the
U.S. Championships last year, is also
an all-conference softball player.
When not partaking in school activities,
she volunteers her time at the Apple
Tree Gift and Thrift Shop on Camp
Walker and as a youth gymnastics
instructor.
The People to People Future Leaders
Summits on law, medicine, leadership,
theater and the arts, and international
diplomacy bring together outstanding
student leaders from around the globe
to focus on leadership, team building,
community service, college admissions,
and professional aspirations. Students
work on an action plan to make a
difference in their communities, develop
skills to help them lead tomorrow’s
world, and build their college resumes,
while earning academic or service-
learning credit.
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Participants also gain insights to
guide their educational and professional
careers, and benefit from a strong focus
on college admissions. Through
workshops, presentations, excursions
and discussions, student leaders attain
a clear advantage as they pursue and
fine-tune their selected fields of interest.
Students will have the opportunity to
meet with admissions officers and gain
valuable advice for navigating the college
application process. In some locations,
students will be able to tour several area
universities.
“Brittani is extremely involved with
the school and has been for numerous
years,” said Bonnie Sims, TAS junior –
senior counselor. “She is also very
heavily involved with community
activities. She is a very well-rounded
young lady.”
The 2006 People to People Future
Leaders Summits will convene at
Columbia University, Georgetown
University, Johns Hopkins University,
University of California, Los Angeles,
and Stanford.
The program is coordinated by People
to People Ambassador Programs to
fulfill the vision President Dwight D.
Eisenhower had for fostering world
citizenship when he founded People to
People during his presidency in 1956.
For additional information please visit
www.futureleaderssummit.org.
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NEWS & NOTES
Meet The CPOC
Representatives from the Civilian
Personnel Operations Center,
located in Bldg. 1621 on Camp
Henry, will be “on the road” visiting
Area IV Support Activity
installations. Starting at 10 a.m. April
18, CPOC representatives will meet
with employees at the Camp Hialeah
Community Activities Center. The
next session will be 1 p.m. April 20
at the Camp Carroll CAC. Meetings
are scheduled for 9:45 a.m. and 1 p.m.
April 21, at the Area IV Support
Activity Conference Room in Bldg.
1211. Each session is scheduled to
last two-and-a-half hours,
depending on the number of
participants. For more information,
call Audwin Lindsay at 768-6639.
Korean-American
Earth Day Run
A Korean-American Earth Day 5-K
Run, will be held 8:30 a.m. April 22 at
the Camp Carroll Fitness Center.
Runners may register until 8 a.m. the
morning of the race. First and second
place awards will be presented in the
following male and female age
categories: 29 and under; 30-39; 40-
49; 50 and over. The first 48 finishers
receive a free t-shirt. For more
information, contact Carlos Algarin
at 765-8287/8118.
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Changes afoot at Wood Medical Clinic
By Cpl. Park Kwang-mo
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY – Patients at Wood
Medical Clinic on Camp Walker are
experiencing several procedural changes
due to the implementation of a new
electronic medical records system and
corresponding training.
Transformation to the new system
will affect the clinic operations through
July, the expected completion time for
the upgrades and training.
The 18th Medical Command facilities
in the Republic of Korea are transitioning
to an electronic health records system
known as the Armed Forces Health
Longitudinal Technology Application.
The 18th MEDCOM clinical staff will
soon begin training on the new computer
system that will ultimately lead to the
replacement of the old paper medical
records, according to Maj. America
Planas, chief nurse, Delta Company,
168th Area Support Medical Battalion.
The new electronic records systems
are also being installed at the Camp
Carroll and Camp Hialeah clinics,
although the impact on patients will be
much less due to the smaller size of the
facilities Planas said.
The WMC walk-in sick call hours for
active duty members from private to
staff sergeant have been changed from
8 – 9 a.m. to 8:00 – 8: 30 a.m. Monday
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What is urgent, acute, routine?
Examples Include:
Urgent Problems:
Chest pain
Difficulty in breathing
Injury that requires stitches
Recent head or neck injury
Continuous vomiting
Acute Problems:
Sudden illness
Exposure to sexually transmitted
diseases
through Wednesday and Friday. Sick
call hours for Thursday have changed
from 1 – 2 p.m. to 1 – 1:30 p.m. Patients
must bring a sick call slip from their
designated unit representative.
Sergeants first class and above can
choose to either walk-in during the
aforementioned hours or make an
appointment by calling 764-5595.
Appointments can be scheduled starting
at 8 a.m., Monday through Wednesday
and Friday and 1 p.m., Thursday.
Family members of active duty
service members on TRICARE Prime
may make acute, routine and wellness
appointments by phoning 764-5595
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through
Friday except Thursday.
Per 18th MEDCOM directives,
retirees, TRICARE Standard,
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Worsening pain from an on-going
problem
Routine Problems:
Follow-up for an on-going problems
Reevaluation of profile
Routine physical exams
Well-woman exams
A rash that is not painful or itchy that
lasts for more than a few days
Chronic joint pain that is not
worsening
Department of Defense civilians and
others will be seen only on a space
available basis. Availability can be
checked by calling 764-5595 after 10
a.m., Monday through Friday except
Thursday. The TRICARE Office can
assist in scheduling appointments with
the local Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) partner hospital, Dongsan
Medical Center. The contact number for
the TRICARE office is 764-4683.
Patients with urgent problems should
report to the Urgent Care Area at Wood
Medical Clinic. Active duty Soldiers
with routine or non-urgent problems will
be asked to follow the regular sick call
process. Retirees, TRICARE Standard,
DoD civilians and others with routine
or non-urgent problems will be asked
to contact the TRICARE office.
NEWS & NOTES
Life Guard Course
American Red Cross will conduct
a Life Guard Course Sunday – April
14 at the Camp Walker Kelly
Fitness Center Pool. Sunday from
1-7 p.m., a prerequisite course,
including a swimming test, will be
conducted. The swim and water
skills test must be passed in order
to take the course. The remaining
class dates are from 8 a.m. – 4:30
p.m. daily. Cost is $85. For more
information, call Jimmy Finch at
768-7462.
Indoor Soccer
Tournaments Set
The first ever Daegu enclave/
Camp Carroll Indoor Soccer
Tournament will be conducted
April 14 – 15 at the Kelly Fitness
Center on Camp Walker. Units,
organizations and individuals
interested in participating in this
pilot program must register by
close of business Monday at Kelly
Fitness Center or the Crown Jewel
Fitness Center on Camp Carroll.
The top two teams will represent
Area IV at the inaugural 8th Army
Indoor Soccer Championships
April 21 – 22 at Camp Carroll. For
information, call Kim Chong-hwan
at 764-4225, or, Carlos Algarin, 765-
8118.
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Language Instructor
Kwon Min-sook

Word of the week :

‘joen-hwah’
The phrase of the week :

“Please call me anytime.”

Oen-jeh-dun-ji jeon-hwah-ju-ship-she-o.
anytime Please call me

: Conversation of the week

Yongsan teenagers When are you going to move?

Oen-jeh
sing at Seoul English ee-sah-hah-shim-nee-gah?
Village opening
Next month.
Dah-um-dahl-eh-yo.

Where ?
Oe-dee-ro-yo?

To the United States.

Me-gook-eh-yo.

Please come back to Korea.

Hahn-gook-eh doh o-ship-she-o.

Sure.
Gu-roem-yo

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