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Volume 5, Issue 6 Nov. 17, 2006

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U.N. Blvd. set to close

Nov
Nov.. 25-26 for resur facing
resurfacing
Warrior Other road closures
are also scheduled
Dance YONGSAN GARRISON – U.N.
A member of the group Boulevard in front of 8th U.S. Army
“Order of the Arrow” performs headquarters on Yongsan Main Post
a traditional Native American will close Nov. 25-26 from 8th Army
dance at the American Indian Drive to 7th Division Road for
and Alaskan Native Heritage resurfacing.
Month program sponsored U.N. Boulevard runs west to east
by Eighth U.S. Army Troop from its intersection with 8th Army
Command at the Multiplex Drive across from Moyer Community
Theater Nov. 8. The Services Center and past Knight Field
ceremony’s guest speaker to an intersection with 7th Division
was 1st Lt. Eric Wagoner, Road behind Balboni Theater. Its
executive officer and a temporary closure will affect vehicles STEVE DAVIS

platoon leader of Tango crossing a portion of Main Post
Security Force. To facilitate vehicle access to
Yongsan Main Post, Gate 5 (located
under the overpass connecting Main
Post with South Post) will be open
from 7 a.m.-10 p.m. for inbound
traffic only on those dates, according
to Master Sgt. Gregory Dickerson of
PFC. FAY JAKYMEC the Area II Provost Marshal Office,
Work on Phase II of the X Corps Boulevard
resurfacing project on Yongsan South Post.
Phase II will close the road between the fire
station and Collier Field House Dec. 2-3, or
possibly sooner.
and Gate 3 will be open 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
for outbound traffic only. Gates 1, 7
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Marines assist in potentially deadly car accident

By MC1 Lisa Wassilieff
Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea Public Affairs
YONCH’ON — In a matter of seconds, the end
of an ordinary day’s work turned into an act of
heroism for Marine Capt. John Graham, an aviation
ordnance officer for Marine Forces Korea, and Marine
Cpl. Joshua Frazier, an aviation ordnance technician
for MARFORK. They were returning from the
Yonch’on magazine area Nov. 4 when they became
the witnesses to a car accident. All the training they
ever received on handling these situations played into
motion as they assisted in rescuing the victims.
“I have been through CPR (Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation) training and EMT (Emergency Medical
Technican) training in the civilian sector,” Graham said.
Graham describes the events that lead up to
everything in great detail.
“We were traveling on I-20 into Northern Pohang
when a vehicle passed by us doing approximately 180
kilometers per hour. About 3 minutes later we were
entering a tunnel, when I noticed the vehicle that passed
by me had struck another vehicle and both were against
the far left wall blocking the left lane. I pulled over to
MARINE CPL. JOSHUA FRAZIER
This gray car struck the green car the evening of Nov. 4. Marine
Capt. John Graham and Marine Cpl. Joshua Frazier assisted in
the rescue of a Korean family involved in the accident.
the left approximately 50 meters behind the wreck,
put on the hazards and both the corporal and I jumped
out to assist at the scene,” Graham said.
As Graham surveyed the wreckage, he realized
there was a strong odor of fuel and people were still
inside the vehicle that had been struck and overturned.
Half of the occupants of the struck vehicle were
already out of the vehicle staggering around. However,
realizing there were still people that needed to be
rescued, he and Frazier proceeded to rescue the
remaining victims.
“I had (Frazier) clear them (the ones who made it
out already) from the vehicle and traffic and sit them
on the curb away from the wreckage. As I looked
into the overturned vehicle there was an elderly woman
sitting half inside of the vehicle with a small child in
her arms and an elderly man still wedged in between
the seats,” Graham said. “I got the older woman and
young girl out and had Frazier walk them to the curb
with the rest of the family. I proceeded to free the
older man from the front seats to the back seats and
out of the vehicle. He had taken some trauma to the
face and was bleeding from the mouth, nose and from
his other facial wounds. At this point all people were
away from the wrecked vehicle and staged on the
curb.”
There were a total of five adults and two young
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MP Blotter Soldiers want to do mission, go home

The following entries were excerpted
from the military police blotters. These
entries may be incomplete and do not
imply the guilt or innocence of any
person.
Area 1
Shoplifting — Subject 1 was
observed, via closed-circuit television,
placing two boxes of aspirin, two boxes
of Zantac 150 and six bottles of vitamins
in his/her shoulder bag and exiting the
Camp Casey Post Exchange without
rendering proper payment. Subject 1
was detained by an AAFES employee
until the arrival of Military Police and
then transported to the MP Station where
he/she was advised of his/her legal
rights, which he/she waived, rendering
a written statement admitting to the
offense. Subject 1 was further
processed and released. All property was
returned to AAFES. Estimated cost of
loss is $53.24. This is a final report.
Larceny from Mail, Stealing Mail,
Opening Mail — Subject 1 opened
packages belonging to several personnel
in the 1/72 nd Armored Mail Room.
During a subsequent search of Subject
1’s barracks room, a letter belonging to
another victim was located. Subject 1
was advised of his/her legal rights,
which he/she waived, rendering a
written statement denying the offenses.
Investigation continues by Criminal
Investigation Division.
Area 2
Housebreaking, Larceny of Personal
By Spc. Todd Selge
Army News Service
WASHINGTON – When you hear
news about the war in Iraq you
usually hear it from a high-level Army
spokesperson or you hear the media
describe it as “another deadly day.”
The view on the ground from the
Soldier’s perspective is often
overlooked.
We are the ones who live the
conflict every day, who see the
progress day-to-day. We are the ones
who experience the sorrows, who
interact with the people, and who see
the enemy’s effort to undo every good
thing the Iraqi people and coalition
forces have done.
What every Soldier wants is to
succeed in our mission and go home
to our families. The things we do each
day allow us the ability to do just that.
My unit, 3rd Platoon, Company A, 5th
Battalion, 20th Infantry, has seen
many successes.
The most important is getting the
Iraqi security forces organized and
capable of handling every problem that
may arise in the future. Accomplishing
this happens on all levels, from the
commanders down to the average
private.
We have a training program
DeCA takes scholarship
through which Iraqi Army Soldiers address any problems, and we share
handshakes.
learn the same basic tasks every U.S.
Army Soldier knows. The American We see the smiles of a hopeful
Soldiers develop friendships with the generation and we see the efforts of
Iraqi soldiers and police. We joke, eat, the anti-Iraqi forces to shatter these
talk about family and conduct dreams. There has been a major effort
missions together. Every day, Soldiers by AIF to sell and hand out a wide
are working hand- variety of realistic-
in-hand with looking toy guns. The
Iraqis, teaching “ Every day we interact AIF’s hope is for the
them to succeed and help Iraq grow, we are Iraqi army and coalition
in their jobs. one more day closer to forces to engage the
Since we have success and one day closer to children, but with
been here, the seeing our families.” constant training and the
Iraqi security help of the communities,
forces have been the main effort – we will yet again foil their plans to
finding countless caches, killing or promote chaos and hatred.
capturing anti-Iraqi personnel and Every day we interact and help Iraq
thwarting attacks targeted at coalition grow, we are one more day closer to
forces. They continue to undermine success and one day closer to seeing
the enemy and gain the confidence of our families.
their fellow countrymen. What does the average Soldier
We are also building important think every day? He wants to
and long-lasting relationships with accomplish the mission. He wants to
the residents of surrounding see the smiles of the Iraqi people
communities. We go to schools and last. He is grateful for everything he
neighborhoods giving the kids has back home and he wishes the
backpacks full of supplies, handing very same freedom he is fighting for
out candy and hearing the concerns upon the country of Iraq.
of the people. We ask about their (Editor’s Note: Spc. Todd Selge
basic services, such as food, water, and his unit, 5th Battalion, 20th
electricity and fuel. We hand out Infantry Regiment, is currently
cards with hotline numbers to deployed to Iraq.)
The $1,500 scholarships are available for children of
military active-duty, retired, and Guard and Reserve

applications thru February

Funds — Person(s) unknown, by
means unknown, removed Victim 1’s
debit card from his/her barracks room
and used it to make numerous
unauthorized transactions. ECOL is
$2,844.97. Investigation continues by
CID.
Area 4
Larceny of Government Funds --
Subject 1 received jump pay without
being assigned to an airborne unit or in
an airborne slot. Subject 1 was advised
of his/her legal rights, which he/she
waived, rendering a written statement
admitting to the offense, further
processed and released. ECOL is $1,200.
Investigation continues by CID.
By Bonnie Powell
Army News Service
FORT LEE, Va. — Gas prices are biting into the family
budget, interest rates are rising and college tuition is outpacing
inflation. But, relief is in sight for military families as the 2007
Scholarships for Military Children program opens.
Applications for the $1,500 scholarships are available at
264 commissaries worldwide, or can be downloaded at
www.commissaries.com, www.militaryscholar.org, or
www.dodea.edu.
“Scholarships for Military Children is a wonderful military
community program,” said Patrick Nixon, Defense
Commissary Agency director and chief executive officer.
“Nearly 3,000 scholarships totaling over $4 million have been
awarded since the first awards were given in 2001.”
servicemembers. Most of the funds are donated by
manufacturers, brokers and suppliers selling groceries in
commissaries, and every dollar donated to the program by
industry or the general public goes to fund the scholarships.
The program is administered by the Fisher House Foundation.
A significant number of scholarships, about 10 percent
every year, go to high school students at DoD schools
overseas.
“Every cent that community organizations can mobilize to
support college-bound students is an investment in the future,”
said Joseph Tafoya, director of the Department of Defense
Education Activity.
“With college costs soaring, our DoD students and their
parents appreciate every available scholarship to help defray
the cost, and the scholarships enable many of our families to
better afford the tuition and provide an incentive for students
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Yongsan Road Closure
X Corps Boulevard on Yongsan
South Post will close through Sunday
for resurfacing. For details, visit the
Area II Web site at http://
area2.korea.army.mil or tune in to the
MWR Channel 3.
Organist/Pianist Wanted
An organist/pianist is being sought
for worship service at Area I. This is
a contracted position. For
information, call Yi Chi Hyang at 724-
6452.
AFCEA Luncheon Set
for Tuesday
The next AFCEA Technical Forum
Luncheon will be 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Tuesday at Yongsan Garrison’s
Hartell House. The luncheon,
featuring Vice Admiral Nancy E.
Brown, director, Command, Control,
Communications and Computer
Systems (C4 Systems), The Joint
Staff, is $15 per person (buffet,
including drink and gratuity).
For information, call Maj. Jennifer
Piolo at 725-6025.
Area I Korean Clergy
Position Extended
A part-time contract position for
Korean clergy service has been
extended from Nov. 6 to Nov. 20. This
position is for Korean-language
clergy to work with Korean
Augmentation to the U.S. Army
Soldiers, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, at Camp
Stanley.
News
Army homepage gets
extreme makeover
Army News Service
WASHINGTON — The Army
homepage, www.army.mil, got a new
look Nov. 9.
Users will find a new format designed
to better meet their needs.
“The new Army homepage will serve
as the online public entryway, providing
instant access to information about the
Army, by the Army,” said Lt. Col. Joseph
Yoswa, director of Web
Communications.
The look shifts from the black, grey
and gold palette begun four years ago
to the camouflage colors of the Army
Combat Uniform.
“We’ve adopted a corporate approach
to the Web site, with fewer links on the
front page but more variety of
information and a more intuitive
navigation scheme,” Yoswa said.
Information has been grouped into
sections more easily understood by those
who are new to the Army family and
the general public, he added.
The site features a revamped news
section at www.army.mil/news with
such regional focuses as Europe, Asia
and South Africa, and sectional focuses
on technology, health and human
interest. These sections capitalize on the
Making his rounds
Nov. 17, 2006
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Lean Six Sigma
comes to Korea
By Pfc. Brandon Moreno
8th U.S. Army Public Affairs
capabilities of the newly activated
YONGSAN GARRISON – The
Soldiers Media Center, which collects
Business Transformation Office
print and broadcast products from
trained 12 Army personnel from all
throughout the Army.
corners of the peninsula to be
The former homepage featured three
executive leaders as part of their Lean
images that randomly displayed each
Six Sigma campaign Nov. 1-3.
time the main page loaded.
“The purpose of the Executive
“We have increased the capability to
Leadership Awareness Training and
now have up to six pieces of content
Project Selection Identification
represented, to include an image, news
Workshop is to educate leaders on
story, video, slide show, audio show or
the Lean Six Sigma process,” said
various combinations of these contents,”
Maj. Kevin Reszka, deputy resource
said Yoswa.
manager for 19th Sustainment
“As the SMC collects information
Command (Expeditionary).
from across the Army, this new format
The PSIW is for project sponsors
amplifies those stories, messages and
to develop project charters. Project
experiences that are the Army,” said Col.
sponsors are typically lieutenant
Richard Breen, SMC commander.
colonels or Department of Defense
This is not the first effort of Army
civilians (GS-14s) who own a
Public Affairs, SMC’s headquarters
process. They are the individuals that
element, to provide a collaborative
can initiate a change to a method,
capability online. More than a year ago,
process, or procedure. Therefore,
Army Community Relations launched an
project sponsors – individuals in
online Outreach calendar that is now
leadership positions – are essential to
included on multiple pages of army.mil.
the success of Lean Six Sigma.
“Army.mil is a proven success,
Without them, there would be no
continually ranking within the top 1,100
program, said Lt. Col. David A.
Web sites in the world, out of a field of
Williams, a resource manager with
over a million Web sites. Between six to
the 2nd Infantry Division.
twelve million visitors come to army.mil
The project sponsors know their
in any given month,” Yoswa said.
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Lean, Page 13

Support the Soldier

Thanksgiving Day Jam
The Brothers of Phi Beta Sigma
Fraternity Inc, Alpha Omega Sigma
Chapter, will host a Support the
Soldier Thanksgiving Day Jam
Thursday, Thanksgiving Day,
beginning at 9 p.m. at the Main Post
Club. The unit with the most
representation will receive a portion
of the proceeds to support their
Morale, Welfare and Recreation unit
fund. All remaining profits go to
support U.S. Forces Korea-wide
community outreach projects. Cost is
$7 in advance and $10 at the door.
Organization Day Closes
Finance Offices Friday
The 176th Finance Battalion will be
participating in a Quarterly Battalion
Training Day today. All local finance
offices will be closed for this event.
For emergency assistance, call 001-
383-2756. Contact your local Finance
Office for details.
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PACAF command chief visits Wolf P
Wolf ack
Pack
By Senior Airman Stephen Collier
8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
KUNSAN AIR BASE — He’s been all round the Pacific
Rim in recent months, getting a first-hand look at the mission
of Pacific Air Force bases and their contribution to peace and
stability throughout the same region.
But Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Bishop’s visit to the Wolf
Pack Nov. 1 and Nov. 2 gave him a better understanding of
how the Republic of Korea remains a peaceful and democratic
country.
Bishop, PACAF command chief, got an up-close look at
the mission of the 8th Fighter Wing, including a show of
force of how security forces would deter a special forces
attack, a walk-through of new dormitory facilities under SENIOR AIRMAN DARNELL CANNADY
construction near the O’Malley Dining Facility, and a tour of Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Bishop (left), Pacific Air Forces command
the Wolf’s ACE in the Hole non-alcoholic lounge. chief, talks with Senior Airman Saquenthia Walker (right) about issues
During an interview with the Wolf Pack Warrior, Bishop, effecting Kunsan Airmen. Airman Walker is president of the Airmen
who recently received a walk-through tour of airmen Committed to Excellence organization.
dormitories, said the changes to Kunsan’s infrastructure are for our folks to take a trip back home at minimal cost. That is
absolutely critical. an increased hardship on our folks and makes being away
“The leadership of the installation is focused on the from home just that more difficult. PACAF is working with
dormitories,” Bishop said. “As far as all the upgrades, this U.S. Transportation Command to find ways to get back and
base is critical to the Global War on Terror, defending the see friends and family. We’re looking at every opportunity to
Korean peninsula and ensuring peace and stability in the Pacific increase travel [opportunities] while mitigating the hardship
theater. I had an opportunity to tour the new 248-person of our people here.”
dormitory going up … this will help eliminate the deficit of But other issues affect Airmen around the Air Force. One
airmen living doubled up in the dorms. The current status is such issue is the Air Force’s increase in deployments that
great, but we should always keep an eye on the future and back-fill traditional Army missions. Bishop said he understands
constantly improve the facilities our Airmen work, live and airmen’s concerns, but pointed out the nature of war has
play in.” changed dramatically.
The chief continued, delving into other issues effecting “With insurgents and terrorists, the nature of what we do
Airmen not only at Kunsan, but living on the Korean peninsula. has changed,” he said. “We have to keep in mind this isn’t
“The biggest hardship for airmen here is the tyranny of the U.S. Army against the terrorists in Iraq and Afghanistan
distance,” he said. “For our airmen, going anywhere takes a being fought by the United States. We need airmen to
good amount of time and a good amount of money. We no
longer have the Patriot Express, which was a great opportunity See Bishop
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Roads
and 20 will be open as usual for access
to Yongsan Main Post. In the meantime,
work on X Corps Boulevard on Yongsan
South Post continues. The section
between the Child Development Center
and the fire station reopened Thursday.
Phase II will close X Corps Boulevard
between the fire station and Collier Field
House Dec. 2-3, although work may be
moved up if progress and weather allow.
Prior to full closure, the X Corps
Boulevard will have one lane open and
flagmen will direct traffic. There will
be detours on both sides of the project
during the full-closure period.
An ambulance will be at the South
Post Fire Station to provide emergency
transportation.
Vehicles traveling south on 8th Army
Drive will be able to make only a left-
hand turn onto X Corps Boulevard
during that time.
Vehicles bound for Main Post can exit
Gate 19, turn right at the red light and
proceed to Yongsan Main Post through
Gate 1.
Accident
children in the struck vehicle, and all
but one appeared to have no serious
injuries. Unfortunately, one woman was
severely injured, bleeding from her nose,
mouth and a couple of facial wounds.
She was moderately coherent and
beginning to shake and go into shock.
Graham describes how he and Frazier
assisted in saving her life.
“We gathered a solar blanket and
wrapped that around her and then
another blanket around that. We
maintained a constant eye on her due to
her going in and out of consciousness.
We kept talking to her and ensuring her
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to work hard,” said Tafoya. “They also
demonstrate that military communities are
committed to education and increased
opportunities for all students.”
The scholarship program has also
made inroads to increasing support from
the “nonmilitary” community. California
high school students sponsoring golf
tournaments in 2006 raised thousands of
dollars to donate to the program, and
already for 2007, a private foundation has
made a substantial donation.
“We’re excited to see this worthwhile
program gaining recognition and funding
from the community at large,” said Jim
Weiskopf, vice president of
communications at Fisher House
Foundation. “Commissary industry
Bishop
remember they are airmen first. Some
need to be combat-engaged airmen. One
guarantee is we’ll never send (airmen)
into harms way without the training,
preparation or motivation first.”
Bishop departed Kunsan Wednesday,
but before leaving, he said he
understands airmen are away from
home during this holiday season. But,
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Dedicated shuttle buses will take
passengers from the Gate 17, Gate 19
and 121st Combat Support Hospital areas
to transfer to other buses at the Moyer
Recreation Center during the road
closure, according to Area II Installation
Transportation Officer Keli’i Bright.
Flyers will be posted at all affected
bus stops to inform customers of any
other route changes.
Road construction is not expected to
affect school buses.
“Most of the closures are on holidays
or weekends to minimize impact on the
community,” said Area II Public Works
Director Michael Chung. “We ask
everyone’s patience and urge drivers and
pedestrians to be cautious in project
areas.”
Visit the Area II Web site (http://
area2.korea.army.mil) for shuttle bus
maps and construction updates. Updates
are also being made on the Commander’s
Access Channel (MWR Channel 3),
MWR electronic marquees, and the
American Forces Network-Korea.
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pulse was dropping,” Graham said. ”The
ambulance finally showed up about an
hour later and up to the last time I saw
the injured mother she was still making
it. We assisted the ambulances departure
blocking traffic and assisted the police
the best we could.”
Graham said that the reason he felt
the need to help in this situation had to
do with the way he was raised.
“I attribute my willingness to help to
my mother and the Marine Corps. I think
the Marine Corps has strengthened those
family values taught to me by her,”
Graham said.
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support has been amazing and increased
public support can only help ensure that
the Scholarships for Military Children
program continues to benefit the military
community for many years to come.”
Donations can be made through the link
at militaryscholar.org, the official program
Web site.
Applications for 2007, which include
an essay on “how and why” the applicant
would change an historical event, must
be turned in at a commissary by close of
business on Feb. 21, 2007. At least one
$1,500 scholarship will be awarded at
every commissary location with qualified
applicants.
For complete eligibility requirements,
visit the nearest installation commissary.
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instead of being home with their own
families, they were together with their
Air Force family.
“The holidays are about family, and all
of us want to be home with them,” he
said. “But you’re here with your Air Force
family. With nearly 2,800 airmen, you
have an opportunity to come together
unlike any other place I’ve seen.”
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Teamwork in action: AFSC addresses barracks issues

By Margaret Banish-Donaldson
Area I Public Affairs
CAMP RED CLOUD – This is the final part
of a three-part series about the issues from the
2005 Army Family Action Plan conference to the
Army Family Steering Committee.
Every year the Army Family Action Plan
conference gives delegates an opportunity to
improve the quality of life for fellow Soldiers
and their families in Warrior Country.
Last year Area I and 2nd Infantry Division
AFAP conference delegates identified 38 issues
for implementation to the Army Family Action
Plan Steering committee. After months of study,
the steering committee completed 21 issues, sent
six issues to 8th U.S. Army, rejected four issues
and is currently working on the remaining seven
issues.
“We are making changes, and we’d like to
share our plans with you today as we take the
next steps to improve the living conditions in
Warrior Country,” said Lt. Col. Terry Hodges,
Camp Casey garrison commander, at a recent
committee meeting.
The Directorate of Public Works initiated a
strike team for both enclaves, Uijeongbu and
Dongducheon. A noncommissioned officer is
assigned to the teams, along with a composition
of skilled labor to identify issues to be corrected.
If the item can be corrected at the unit level
with items obtained from the self-help store, it
is done first. If skilled labor is required, then
DPW or the Korean Service Corps will attempt
to correct the problem. If it needs major
construction, then it goes to the Installation
Planning Board and that committee prioritizes the
list.
The Area I IPB provides a way for the Area I
JIM CUNNINGHAM
Spc. Christopher Stevens and Cpl. Park Jin-woo,
Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Camp
Casey, show the strike team mold conditions during
their walk through of the barracks at Building 2607.
installation commander to gain an agreement on
the installation master plan, and set priorities
among the senior leadership of installation tenants
and brigade-level tenant organizations.
“The major concern for both enclaves is
funding,” Hodges said. “More than 18 barracks
were approved and funded for renovation in the
Casey enclave from the fiscal year 2006 list. We
continuously move units from barracks to an
alternative living space, while we work to make
extensive improvements. So far we have made
major improvements on more than 25 buildings
when funds were given to us at the end of 2006.”
During the fall cleanup and again next spring
the units will find additional work that needs to
be done on the barracks to improve the quality
of life for Soldiers. The work is done by the
repair-by-unit or repair-by-individuals through
the Directorate of Logistics excess supplies.
“We are extending this to the spring clean up
where we will put a coat of paint on a building,
but it will require some labor from the Soldiers
to do it,” Hodges said. “Mold-resistant paint is
also being used and dehumidifiers placed in
buildings where mold occurs.”
In addition, the Fires Brigade sergeant major
at Camp Casey, along with the assistant division
commander, brigade commanders and sergeants
major do inspect the barracks. As a result, they
have found 10 buildings that need to be placed
on the approved priority project list and the IPB
for fiscal year 2007.
Furthermore, the fire department building
managers helps find and solve problems. DPW
real property is another working group who looks
at items and tells commanders what work can
be done by a unit.
“Continued strong support on these quality-
of-life matters is necessary,” Hodges said. “Our
strategy of day-to-day interactions with our
customers, employees and stakeholders allows
us to measure our level of success and identify
future unit requirements. Maintaining high
quality-of-life standards is directly attributed to
our ability to listen to our most precious resource
– the people.”
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Camp Castle competes

for Connelly crown
By Jim Cunningham
Area I Public Affairs
CAMP CASTLE—When the U.S.
Army wants to know where the best
chow is, they hold the Phillip A. Connelly
Competition for dining facilities
throughout the Army. At Camp Castle
there lies one of the finest DFAC units
in the Army.
“This is our opportunity to show our
cooking craftsmanship and our skills in
culinary arts,” said Staff Sgt. Ramonia
Brown, senior food operations sergeant,
702nd Battalion Support Brigade. “We
started at the battalion level and we won
that. We won the 8th Army level after
that, and now we are going for the
Department of the Army level. This is
the big finale; this is to find who the
best food service in the Army is.”
The competition is not just to show
what kind of special and fancy dishes
the chefs can dream up. It shows the
variety and quality of everyday special
dishes the DFAC serves.
“Today we have shrimp [with]
Alfredo sauce with pasta linguini; our
favorite Rotisserie chicken and pork
fried kimchi,” Brown said. “Our dessert
is cheese cake and fresh apple pie, Jell-
O desserts; we have endless desserts.
This is not just for the competition
today; this is our everyday, normal fare
for lunch.”
The only thing the staff does on
competition day that would not be done
every day of the year is how they dress.
“The only thing we are doing
different for the competition is wear our
chef jackets,” Brown said. “The
uniform is different today.”
When the DFAC at Camp Castle gets
down to business and prepares
everything to a near perfect level, they
have what it takes to be the Army’s best
dining facility.
“We have won the competition
already,” Brown said. “We have the best
JIM CUNNINGHAM
Soldiers line up for lunch at the Camp Castle DFAC during the Connelly Competition
Nov. 8.
cooks, the best food variety and our great customer service is our hallmark.
customers are the Soldiers, so in all we We have what we call an anvil burger;
can say we have already won the a homemade kimchi burger with finely
competition.” seasoned chopped onions and kimchi
All DFAC facilities in the Army would created with ground beef and made into
like to have the Connelly award, and to a burger patty; sautéed and seared with
earn it they will have to add something onions and several different toppings,
special. served on a sesame seed bun. That is
“The thing that makes a DFAC stand just one of our unique dishes.”
out from others is a personal touch,” Every day there is careful preparation
said Headquarters, Headquarters Battery, that goes into being the best dining
Fires Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, facility in the Army.
food service supervisor, Master Sgt.
Corey Watson Sr. “Signature items and See Connelly
Connelly, Page 7
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EEO/POSH Training
Schedule
EEO training will be offered today
for Korean employees. The class
will be at Camp Stanley only from 9
to 11 a.m.
N e w T R I C A R E We b
site
As of Nov. 10, everything you ever
wanted to know about TRICARE
will be under one virtual roof. The
Pentagon plans on unveiling the
new health care information
resource, http://www.tricare.mil.
The new Web site will combine the
information now available to
w w w. t r i c a r e . o s d . m i l and
www.tricareonline.com. It will also
serve as a portal to five user-
specific content areas for
information, whether someone is a
TRICARE beneficiary or not.
Warrior Country ACS
Holiday Dinner Project
T h e Wa r r i o r C o u n t r y A r m y
Community Service is conducting
the Annual Holiday Project through
Dec. 15. Applications are available
a t a n y Wa r r i o r C o u n t r y A r m y
Community Service (Bldg. S2306 –
Camp Casey). For information, call
730-3142
No Fear Act Training
July 20, the Office of Personnel
Management issued the final
regulations implementing the No
Fear Act training requirement.
These regulations provide in
relevant part that federal
employees must receive “No
FEAR” Act training by Dec. 17. To
fulfill this training obligation, the
Assistant Secretary of the Army
recently identified online training
that meets the requirements of the
regulation. To access the online
training, employees must go online
to Army Knowledge Online at
https://www.us.army.mil; choose
My Education (under Self-Service);
click on Army e-Learning. New
Users click on the New User link;
those already registered for Army
e-Learning, click on the Login Link.
Once logged in, employees will
click on the “No FEAR” training
link to be taken to the course
module. Employees requiring 508
assistance need to send an e-mail
to army.elearning@us.army.mil. The
“No FEAR” Act course in Army e-
Learning will remain available until
Dec. 15.
Submitting to The
Morning Calm Weekly
For information and details on
submitting items for print in the
Area I section of The Morning Calm
Weekly, call 732-7155.
All submissions should include a
point of contact name and
telephone number. Submitted items
are subject to editting to meet
Department of the Army standards.
Area I
Rucksack cchallenge:
hallenge: 8 miles in 58 minutes
By Jim Cunningham
Area I Public Affairs
CAMP CASEY - In Greek and
Roman mythology, the sun god Apollo
gave his brother Mercury a staff and
winged shoes so that he could be the
quick messenger of the mythical gods.
The staff presented to Mercury was not
a 35-pound rucksack, and even
Mercury would have struggled to make
eight miles in 58 minutes.
More than 80 Soldiers did shoulder
that load, though, when they entered the
Morale, Welfare and Recreation
Rucksack 8-mile Challenge Nov. 11 at
Camp Casey.
The first place time was astonishing
to most in attendance. Michael
Woudenberg, 2nd Lt., Headquarters,
Headquarters Company 1/72nd Artillery
of Camp Casey, ran the eight miles in 58
minutes and 12 seconds.
“The Rucksack Challenge came
about early last year,” said Jim Williams,
MWR sports director at Carey Fitness
Center, Camp Casey. “The command
wanted a fitness type run or military
event to take place sometime about six
months after the relay run. It is to keep
those Soldiers in shape that are really
Elementary schools
get fire safety training
By Jim Cunningham
Area I Public Affairs
UIJEONGBU—Many families rest
easier now that their children have had
fire safety training from the Area I Fire
Department. Two elementary schools in
Uijeongbu participated in a Fire Safety
Poster competition and received not only
fire safety training but also awards for
the best posters depicting good fire safety
habits.
“The theme this year is ‘watch what
you heat’,” said John Cook, Area I fire
chief. “These children participated in visits
to the Area I Fire Station and drew posters
for the Fire Safety Poster competition we
hold every year.”
The Indianhead International School
and the International Christian School,
both in Uijeongbu, participated in both the
visits to the fire station and the poster
competition.
“The Area I Fire Prevention Program
means a lot to our school,” said Rex Freel,
director and head of the International
Christian School in Uijeongbu. “We want
our children to be aware of all the fire
prevention facts, so the fire prevention
people come over here and give us updates
on fire prevention. To be able to go to
Camp Red Cloud and see the different
things the fire department uses to put out
and control fires brings the awareness up.
Like any emergency, the only time you
need that awareness is when you are in
the middle of an emergency. We hope
emergencies would never occur but they
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JIM CUNNINGHAM
Second Lt. Michael Woudenberg, HHC
1/72nd Artillery, crosses the finish line in
58 minutes and 12 seconds.
serious about preparing for the
marathon.”
The first Rucksack Challenge
registered only 18 Soldiers. This event
attracted more than 80 Soldiers.
The Soldiers ran eight miles. They
began at Casey’s Carey Fitness Center
and ran through Camp Hovey all the
way to the Tokori gate and back
through the ranges.
“We have some steep hills in the
course, and they will have to run with a
do. We want our children to be prepared.”
These two elementary schools spend
a lot of time in emergency awareness
training.
“We have a week in the fall each year
when we plan for emergency training of
all kinds,” Freel said. “Throughout the
curriculum we have different times of the
year when we teach how to be prepared
for emergencies such as fire.”
Both schools have frequent fire drills.
“We just had a fire drill this morning,”
said John Fitzgerald, director and principal
of Indianhead International School. “We
practice all kinds of emergencies, even
Nonessential Personnel Evacuations just
like the U.S. Army holds twice a year.
Many of our students are from American
military families.”
Both schools train and practice fire
safety according to guidelines provided
by Cook.
“We just had a fire drill last week. We
practice both the primary route plan and
the secondary route plan for getting out
of the building just as the chief’s plan
indicates,” Freel said. “We follow the basic
structure of fire prevention. We can exit
the building in two and a half minutes.”
The children of both schools were very
excited about the fire prevention poster
competition.
“Most all of the children entered the
poster competition,” Fitzgerald said.
“They all did very well and I know it was
difficult to choose the winners.”
“Most of our students entered a poster
35-pound rucksack on their back,”
Williams said. “Unlike the baton relay
race, they can wear physical training
shoes and PT uniforms; they do not
have to wear BDUs. The only thing we
mandate is the 35-pound rucksack and
some water.”
There are no follow up events to the
Rucksack Challenge. It is a single event.
“We only do this event and the baton
relay,” Williams said.
The awards are extensive. First
through fifth places for both men and
women, receive awards. First through
second place for teams, receive awards,
which include plaques and trophies.
First place in the women’s division
was 2nd Lt. Valerie Bartonico, CCO
302nd Brigade Support Battalion, with a
time of 1 hour, 33 minutes and 59
seconds;second place in the women’s
division was Capt. Bianca Ellis, CCO,
302nd BSB, 1 hour, 39 minutes and 50
seconds.
First place in the team event was
Headquarters, Headquarters Company,
1/72nd Artillery, with a time of 1 hour,
29 minutes and 2 seconds.
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JIM CUNNINGHAM
John Cook, fire chief for Area I, gives rewards
for correct answers during the Fire
Prevention Month Poster competition
awards ceremony at Indianhead
International School Monday.
in the competition, if not all of them,” Freel
said. “They get really excited about the
posters.”
There is a very special reason the Area
I Fire Department holds a fire prevention
poster competition for the elementary
school children.
“It’s an extension of Fire Prevention
Month. We do all we can to get the fire
safety message out,” said Cook. “We
happen to know that children are great
for helping with getting the message into
the home.”
Running a poster contest with the Fire
Prevention Month theme is another way
to let the children participate and get a
better understanding of the theme and
challenge them to be a part of the
process.”
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Connelly
“Careful preparation is always in our average daily
routine,” Watson said. “We concentrate on
progressive cookery, internal temperature signs, and
sanitation to insure the first Soldier gets the same
quality meal as the last Soldier and continues to do
that on a day to day basis.”
There are things the judges will be looking for
that will take points off during the competition.
“If we have too many leftover’s at the end of
the meal, if the first Soldier didn’t receive the same
quality meal as the last Soldier, they will take points
off our score,” Watson said. “If an evaluator went
into the dining facility and asked the patron if they
enjoyed their meal or asked if the DFAC prepares
this good on a daily basis, and they answer in the
negative; that would be some of the things that
would take points away from the score.”
Many Soldiers and other patrons come from other
areas and camps just to dine at the DFAC in Camp
Castle.
“We have a constant headcount of more than
150 patrons,” Watson said. “Some Soldiers from
Camp Casey come over here with other patrons to
dine at this facility.”
The Camp Castle DFAC did not always look as
it does today.
“We received this dining facility about six months
ago,” Watson explained. “It was closed for about
eight months and we brought it from ground zero;
we put a sports décor in it and we put our own
personal touch to it. We added different grandfather
clocks, mirrors, all kinds of personal touches to
change the ambiance of the facility. When the
Soldiers come in they can feel at home.”
The Connelly Awards program began in 1968,
and is named in honor of the late Phillip A.
Connelly, past president of the International Food
Service Executives Association. It is highly
regarded as the driving force behind obtaining
IFSEA sponsorship for the Department of the
Army’s recognition of excellence in Army food
service.
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The multilevel competition starts at the
battalion and brigade level. Army commands
submit nominees to the U.S. Army
Quartermaster Center and School, Army Center
of Excellence, Subsistence for DA evaluation.
There are five different categories — Small
Garrison (200 customers or less per meal), Large
Garrison (201 customers or more per meal),
Active-Army Field Kitchen (to feed in field
operations), U.S. Army Reserve and U.S. Army
National Guard.
“The competition is very tight and the Soldiers
put forth their all every single time we set up,”
Brown said. “That is what makes the team so
good at working together. We want to give the
Soldiers the best food and nutrition every time.”
It has been said that an army travels on its
stomach, if that is so then it is no wonder the
U.S. Army is the finest the world has ever seen.
E-mail james.f.cunningham@korea.army.mil

Soldiers
Soldiers,, civilians receive OPSEC/SAEDA brief
By Jim Cunningham
Area I Public Affairs
CAMP RED CLOUD—This is part
two of a two-part series about operational
security and subversion and espionage
directed against the U.S. Army.
The U.S. Army is a prime and accessible
target for foreign intelligence and terrorist
elements which may act in a manner
detrimental to the interests of our national
security.
The Army is vulnerable to espionage,
sabotage, subversion, sedition and
terrorism from both within and outside of
the United States. The dissolution of the
Warsaw Pact and the retreat of
communism have not lessened the threat
of espionage. The volunteer spy; the
increasing need for foreign governments
to collect Western technology, which they
target through their intelligence services;
the targeting of U.S. installations and
personnel by states which sponsor
terrorism; and the increasing opportunities
for travel and contact between East and
West, underscore the necessity for a
focused and effective counter intelligence
awareness, education and reporting
program.
In his address Nov. 6 to Area I Soldiers
and civilians, Paul Garcia, force protection
specialist for Area I, said “If you see
somebody you don’t recognize, you can
approach them. They might be TDY or
they may be coming from Camp Casey,
Yongsan, or you might just interrupt that
one person who somehow got on the post
and was trying to do a collection.”
The main reason why everyone working
for the U.S. Army is a target is that
Americans are a symbol of everything a
terrorist hates, Garcia said.
“You are free, privileged and rich,
comparatively speaking. Don’t forget that
for a second,” Garcia said. “They do hate
you because you are a symbol of freedom
and everything that they are not allowed to
have.”
Operational security should be a part of
your personal life, explains Garcia.
“I collect information all day, and then I
go home and there is a trash bag full of
things with my Social Security number on
them, my address and all my personal
information. I ask myself why do I let
things go like that. I shred things all day at
work. I catch myself at home and wonder
why I let myself get by without shredding
my own personal information before
throwing it away. Everyone should keep
this in mind when they throw away
documents at home. Shred those
documents and protect yourself,” he said.
“You are a target, it is not only yourself
you are protecting, it is also government
information.”
Most of the jobs we perform are for
one end, said Garcia.
“Protecting people, protecting the people
of Korea, protecting the interests of the
United States, these are the products of
most of our jobs,” Garcia said.
He added that people are most
vulnerable when we use our computers
and go to chat rooms.
“In a chat room you don’t know who
the other person is,” Garcia said. “Army
Knowledge Online is set up to be for
Soldiers and Army civilian personnel.
However, as with anything, there are those
that can gain access through dishonest
means. Once that happens and you are in
a chat room, you are putting your
information out there for everyone to see
and everyone to know. If you are
transmitting that information openly, such
as with a wireless keyboard, someone can
record it.”
There are several reasons that someone
would become a spy, some more than
others.
“Money is the number one reason people
sell sensitive information, death is the
number one cure,” Garcia explained. “That
is what one risks when selling government
secrets and sensitive information.”
One could probably live from five to
10 years very well if they were not caught,
or maybe longer, explained Garcia.
“When you get caught, the death penalty
sticks, and as far as anything else, your
family will not be taken care of,” he said.
“You forfeit all your other rights. There
are no more Veteran’s Affairs claims or
anything else.”
“You don’t know who the spy is,”
Garcia said. “A foreign intelligence officer
is not going to identify himself. It is
basically up to you to be distrusting of
everyone.”
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Where did he you shouldn’t jaywalk!!
come from!
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Area II security guards ‘fire for effect’

Guards practice marksmanship,
qualify to maintain skills
By Cpl. Lee Yang-won
Area II Public Affairs

REYNOLDS RANGE — Even

an icy wind could not deter
Korean security guards at their
weapons qualification. As they
pulled out their M9 pistols, they
aimed, calmed their breathing, and
fired relentlessly. Area II security
guards trained at this range south
A guard checks his of Seoul Nov. 6-9.
target. “In order to carry a firearm
they need to be weapons
qualified,” said Area II Emergency Services director
Ricky Oxendine. “They need to know it to the same
standards as the Soldiers they are protecting. It’s
as simple as that.” PHOTOS BY CPL. LEE YANG-WON
There are 256 Korean security guards at Area II Area II security guards fire M9 pistols Nov. 7 at Reynolds Range. Guards must qualify to maintain skills.
installations. They are all required to qualify with
their weapons. said. “Because guards always carry pistols during duty what we do.”
“You have to hit at least 35 out of 50 to qualify,” hours, it is important we skillfully handle our weapons. The guards also trained on nuclear, biological and
said Area II Senior Security Guard Shin Duk-soon. That’s what the certification is all about.” chemical tasks that are part of the biannual training.
“We give guards who don’t qualify three additional He said the session is significant to the guards to “Their duty is very important for the sake of the
retries during the four days to qualify.” raise awareness on how serious their job can be. servicemembers,” Shin said. “They have to be
Shin said if the guards fail the test, their contracts “It is always great to be out at the range and fire accountable about force protection all the time.”
could be terminated. our weapons,” said Area II Security Guards Lee Duk-
“We do weapons qualification twice a year,” Shin yeon. “The experience gives us a sense of pride at E-mail yangwon.lee@korea.army.mil

SAHS wins Far East
football championship
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — The
Seoul American High School
“Falcons” won the Far East District
Football Championship in an exciting
overtime game here Saturday.
The Falcons and the Kadena High
School “Panthers” from Okinawa,
Japan went into overtime with the
score 6-6.
After winning a coin flip, the
Falcons threw a touchdown pass to
Tight End sophmore Joe McLean.
Kadena fumbled on their overtime
attempt, ending the game with the
Falcons victorious.
Falcons Head Coach Julian
Harden said the team relied on a
quote: “If you always do what
you’ve always done, you will always
get what you’ve always gotten.”
“It means if you want to change
the outcome, you have to change
what you’re doing,” he said. “This
year we emphasized a balanced
attack and that was the difference.”
More than 700 people turned out
for the game. Harden said the Far East
Championship is akin to a state or
regional championship back home.
“It’s a big deal,” he said. “The
students are really excited.”
Teacher builds language bridge with volunteer work
By Pfc. Kim Sang-wook
Area II Public Affairs
SEOUL — When she was a little girl
growing up in Daegu, Ham Ae-kyung
did not dream of one day having an
American name or teaching English to
her fellow Koreans. However, Ham
grew up to become Esther Rauhauser,
the wife of American Donald Rauhauser.
Rauhauser has dedicated her free
time as a volunteer English teacher at a
Korean community center near Yongsan.
For her efforts, Korean officials
honored Rauhauser in a downtown
ceremony Nov. 4.
“It makes me feel good that I
contributed something to the
community,” she said.
Rauhauser, her husband and three
children have been committed to PFC. K IM SANG-WOOK
teaching English to Korean citizens at English student Yi Sung-bae (left) listens to teacher Esther Rauhauser.
the Gal-wol Community Center near “I really want to thank Mr. and Mrs. an opportunity to be part of the Good
Gate 20 since mid-2004. Rauhauser,” said Korean student Yi Neighbor Program,” she said. “I hope
Her class members were both young Sung-bae. “When you look at her and many Americans step out and mingle
and old; all came with a desire to how she gives perfect effort into our with the local people. Share what you
improve English conversation skills and class, it makes me feel touched every can, and then you will know what I am
learn more about American culture. time.” talking about.”
“They have shared impressions that Rauhauser received a Plaque of The Rauhausers are moving to a new
they never had before,” she said. Appreciation Nov. 4 from the Yongsan- assignment at the Blue Grass Army
“Escorting them onto the U.S. Army gu mayor. Depot, Ky., later this month.
base was the best experience.” The experience has been a great Rauhauser worked as an accounting
Rauhauser recalled a successful lesson for her family, she said. technician for the 175th Financial
barbecue picnic last year. “It was a big blessing and most Management Center.
“It was a huge success,” she said. rewarding to my family to have such E-mail sangwook.kim@korea.army.mil
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Thanksgiving Storytime
The Yongsan Library will host a
Thanksgiving Storytime from 10-11
a.m. Saturday. General and Mrs. B.B.
Bell are slated to be the guest story
tellers. To round out the event,
young readers are invited for
refreshments afterward.
Yongsan Commissary
Holiday Hours
„10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday
„10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday
„10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday
„10 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday
„Closed Thursday
„10 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 24
„9 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 25
Filling Station Closure
The Yongsan Army and Air Forces
Exchange Service Filling Station will
close 2-4 p.m. Thursday during a
scheduled power outage.
Craft Fair-Bazaar
Seoul American High School will
sponsor its Annual Craft Fair and
Holiday Bazaar 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Nov.
24-25 at the Seoul American High
School Gymnasium.
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross is seeking
motivated individuals to provide
emergency communications and
casework services to members of
the Armed Forces and their families.
The applicant must be an American
citizen; at least 18 years of age; a
high school graduate; have base
access; and possess basic computer
skills. For information, call 738-3670.
Thanksgiving with
American Expats
The USO is inviting 20
servicemembers to join for a
Thanksgiving feast with American
expatriates 5-10 p.m. Thursday. The
USO will provide transportation to
off-base condominium complex. For
information, call 724-7781.
Good Neighbor
Program Volunteers
Good Neighbor Program volunteers
are needed to have a day of fun with
Songjoong Elementary School
students. You’ll start at the USO
with lunch at the USO Canteen and
then you'll be off to the Yongsan
Bowling Lanes. For information, call
724-7781.
New Visitor
Center Hours
Beginning Dec. 1, The Yongsan
Garrison Gate 20 Visitor Center hours
will be 6 a.m.-1 a.m. daily. Visitors can
also sign in at Gates 5, 10 and 17.
Area II Web site
For more community notes, news and
information, visit the Area II Web site
at http://area2.korea.army.mil.
Area II The Morning Calm Weekly
Americans seek traditional Thanksgiving
By David McNally
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON —
American families will celebrate
Thanksgiving Thursday. For U.S.
servicemembers and civilians stationed
far from home, the holiday can still be
traditional.
Area II dining facility officials plan
to offer a memorable Thanksgiving
experience.
“We go out of our way to make it a
special meal,” said Area II Food Service
Branch Manager Larry Graham.
“There’s a lot more variety, decorations
and special uniforms.”
Graham said the staff feels good
about making Thanksgiving a day to LYNN CHEN
remember. Traditional American Thanksgiving dinner is within the grasp of all Area II community members.
“The attitude is really good from all
the cooks,” he said. “It’s one of the
biggest events of the year for us. It even
has more emphasis than Christmas
dinner.”
Graham said the dining facility staff
recognizes that the meal must be a Dragon Hill Lodge
“feast.” executive chef Tim
It is, without a doubt, the most Mitchell checks on a
inexpensive Thanksgiving meal turkey cooking in one of
available. For $5.90, officers, DoD his three ovens. The
civilians, contractors, family members, hotel, along with many
guests and military personnel receiving Area II eateries, plans a
Basic Allowance for Subsistence can eat special Thanksgiving
“all they want.” Soldiers can use a meal PFC. JUNG JAE-HOON Day feast.
card at no charge. Children under six
can eat for free. The Thanksgiving meal Facility on Camp Coiner and the Yongin The Dragon Hill Lodge will also offer
will cost $5 for spouses and other family Dining Facility will serve a Thanksgiving holiday specials.
members of enlisted personnel E-1 feast. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday. The 2nd “We want Soldiers to feel like they’re
through E-4. Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment Dining at home,” said DHL executive chef Tim
The Three Kingdoms Inn Dining Facility at K-16 Air Base will serve lunch Mitchell.
Facility on Yongsan Main Post, the 516th 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. At Madison Site, the There will be a Thanksgiving buffet
Personnel Services Battalion Dining Thanksgiving hours will be 12-2 p.m. See Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving, Page 12
AAFES-Korea opens first Starbucks
By David McNally
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — Area II community members
have a new place to get a “cup of Joe.” Army and Air Force
Exchange Service officials unveiled a new Starbucks Nov. 7
at the Yongsan Town House.
“All over the world, Starbucks operates more than 13,000
stores,” said Area II AAFES General Manager Betty O’Brien.
“This is the first Starbucks for us in Korea.”
There is a Starbucks on Yongsan Garrison South Post,
but it is not an AAFES operation.
“This is a renowned name brand,” O’Brien said. “We hope
to be able to better serve our customers by providing them
with quality services from known vendors.”
Starbucks Korea officials joined with Area II Commander
Col. Ron Stephens, AAFES Korea and Japan Area Manager
Paul Stenseth, O’Brien and others to “cut the ribbon” during
a lunchtime ceremony Nov. 7.
“This is just another way to make this community better,”
Stephens said. “AAFES has been a great partner.”
As many at the grand opening ceremony enjoyed free cake
and coffee, 8th U.S. Army Band member Sgt. Todd Corona
made his way to the cash register to become the store’s first
paying customer.
“I plan to come here a lot,” he said. “I’m here at the Town
House everyday anyway.”
O’Brien said AAFES plans to open another Starbucks at DAVID MCNALLY
Osan Air Base before the end of next month. Eighth U.S. Army Band member Sgt. Todd Corona becomes the first
E-mail mcnallyde@korea.army.mil paying Starbucks customer after the Nov. 7 grand opening.
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‘Community of
Sharing’ helps
families in need
by David McNally
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — For
84 Area II families, Thanksgiving
2006 will be an extra special time to
be thankful. That is the number of
families benefiting from this year’s
“Community of Sharing” holiday
project.
Deserving families will receive
commissary vouchers between $80
to $190, depending on the size of the
family.
“This year participation was very
good,” said Area II Family Services
Division Chief Brenda McCall.
McCall oversees a committee to
review applications and to make sure
the funds are shared with needy
community members.
“For Thanksgiving, $8,770 will be
distributed,” said committee member
Gina Mariano. “Almost every family
who applied was accepted.”
The program was funded by
donations from eight private
organizations, Area II chapels and
individuals.
Community of Sharing provides
commissary vouchers for meals for
See Sharing
Sharing, Page 12
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Yongsan observes Native American event
By Pfc. Kim Sang-wook
Area II Public Affairs
YONGSAN GARRISON — With
dancing and drumbeats, the Area II
community celebrated American Indian
and Alaskan Native Heritage Month Nov.
8 at Multipurpose Training Facility.
Since 1990, Americans have set aside
the month of November to learn about
the heritage, history and traditions of
American Indians.
“We have this event honor American
and Alaskan heritage,” said United States
Army Troop Command - Korea Equal
Opportunity Advisor Sgt. 1st Class
Desiree Tomlinson. “November is a
month we celebrate American natives
and Alaskan natives.”
United States Troop Command –
Korea, organized the ceremony and
more than 70 servicemembers and
community members attended.
There are eight cultural heritage
months each year to recognize different
ethnic contributions to American
culture.
“There are hundreds and thousands
of Americans out there who are holding
on to Native American heritage,” said
Tango Security Force 1st Lt. Eric
Wagoner. “By holding on to a common
cultural element, we can improve our
lives with ethnic mixture.”
PFC. K IM SANG-WOOK
Wagoner gave a speech to Order of the Arrow members Michael Nelson (right) and Chris Behsends dance during American
See Native
Native, Page 12 Indian and Alaskan Native Heritage Month Nov. 8 at the Multipurpose Training Facility.
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Veterans Day remembered
United Nations Command/Combined Forces Command/U.S. Forces Korea Commander
Gen. B.B. Bell lays a wreath at the Main Post War Memorial Saturday for Veterans Day.
Thanksgiving
on the Mezzanine Bridge. Seating Times
are 12 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7:30
p.m. Call 738-2222, ext. 24 for
reservations.
Sables Restaurant will offer a
Thanksgiving four-course dinner.
Seating times are 4:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m.
and 8:30 p.m. Call 738-2222, ext. 24
for reservations.
The Oasis Restaurant will feature the
regular menu plus a Thanksgiving
buffet 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
The Hartell House will also provide a
Thanksgiving buffet. Seating times are
12 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. Call
738-2222, ext. 24 for reservations.
Greenstreet will be closed Thursday.
Additionally, the DHL’s “Turkey-to-
Go” program will offer more than 1,000
ready to eat Turkey dinners for sale.
Customers can order a “Turkey-to-Go
meal through the DHL Deli or by calling
738-2222 Ext. 6716.
“We have three ovens that can cook
more than a hundred turkeys in just two
hours,” Mitchell said. “Our menu
includes country stuffing, mashed
Native
community members by introducing
himself as a descendant of Cherokee
Indians. He emphasized the self-
determination of being a Native
American, and explained the Cherokee’s
contributions to the United States.
“The event made me close to the
Native American culture,” said 85th
Engineer Spc. Jo-Annastacia Gage. “I
definitely give respect to the Indians.”
Gage opened the ceremony by singing
the “Star-Spangled Banner.”
Sharing
Thanksgiving and Christmas.
During Christmas, in addition to a
voucher, select families will also receive
toys from the U.S. Marine Corps’ “Toys
for Tots” program.
Military families in the pay grade E-6
and below and Defense Department
civilian equivalents may participate by
submitting an application. Applications are
available online at the Area II Web site or
at Yongsan Army Community Service.
Area II The Morning Calm Weekly
PFC. K IM SANG-WOOK
from Page 10
potatoes, green beans, gravy, cranberry
sauce, dinner rolls, freshly baked pumpkin
pie, that serves up to 10 people for
$84.95.”
The Main Post Club will offer a similar
program, “Gobblers-to-Go.” The menu
is Turkey or Virginia Ham with “fixins.”
For information, call 723-5678.
The Commiskey’s Family Rest-
aurant Thanksgiving Day special will be
served at a lunch buffet 10:30 a.m.-2:30
p.m. and dinner special 3-8:30 p.m. for
information, call 738-3968.
Yongsan Lanes will feature “Turkey
Bowling” Saturday. Bowl with a frozen
Turkey to win a Turkey or Ham Dinner.
For information call 723-7830.
If community members want to fix
their own turkey dinner, Yongsan
Commissary Grocery Manager Jose
Gonzalez is more than happy to help out.
“We ordered between five and six
thousand pounds of turkey,” he said.
“In fact, we supplied Dragon Hill Lodge
with their turkeys.”
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from Page 11
“Today it was a good turnout,”
Tomlinson said. “Not only Soldiers
attended the event, but also community
members and Korean Augmentation to the
United States Army came to the program.”
“The cultures that they’ve shown
are what we are today,” said Robin
Crane. “They are a strong part of our
community because they gave service
in a lot of ways.”
E-mail sangwook.kim@korea.army.mil
from Page 11
The application deadline for the Christmas
portion of the program is Dec. 8.
Mariano will distribute commissary
vouchers for Thanksgiving to the
selected families between 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday. For
information, call 738-7505.
“This is a great way to help spread joy
during the holidays,” she said.
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Lean
processes and procedures, and they
know where there are processes and
procedures that are wasteful and add no
value. These processes make ideal
candidates for a Lean Six Sigma review
because reducing waste and variation
are the goals of this fact-based
productivity and quality enhancement
program, Williams said.
A project charter is the instrument
that outlines what the Lean Six Sigma
team should investigate. A good project
charter provides a problem statement,
outlines goals and objectives, states the
business impact, gives the project scope,
and lists the team members and a
schedule, Reszka said.
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achieve greater efficiency, improve
quality, decrease cycle time and reduce
cost. The Army is rapidly transforming
using Lean Six Sigma methodology and
lessons learned.
Like any school, these classes group
individuals into different categories
depending to how much training the
students have received.
“It takes about a month to receive
green belt certification and six
months for black belt certification.
The training being conducted for
this class is a little different from
the training black belts and green
belts receive. We are being taught
how to manage within the Lean Six SPC. FAY JAMYMEC

“Every year there are classes that
teach people the principles of Lean Six
Sigma. The graduates are grouped as
green belts and black belts,” Reszka said.
Lean Six Sigma is one of the main
tools of change in the Secretary of the
Army’s Business Transformation
initiative, which aims to more effectively
support the war-fighter through
streamlining the support processes.
“The Army has many demands with
limited resources. In order to combat
this problem, the Lean Six Sigma
program teaches its students ways to
minimize waste, reduce unnecessary
actions and cut time. By doing this the
Army can save money,” said Williams.
Lean Six Sigma is being used to re-
engineer Army business processes to
Sigma organization process. When
we are done we will be the leaders
and organizers for the green belts
and black belts that work for us,”
Reszka said.
Units Army-wide are applying Lean
Six Sigma methodology to all business
resourcing, management and
acquisition processes to become more
effective, improve quality, reduce
cycle time and achieve cost
reductions.
Just as the Army is leveraging the
lessons of war to improve fighting
effectiveness, it is also applying
relevant corporate best practices to
improve our business processes and
maximize use of our financial, human
and materiel resources.
Neighborly
Visit
Above: Lance Cpl. Anthony Lovato, Special
United States Liaison Advisor to Activities
Korea, arm wrestles with a student from
Keumbuk Elementary School. The students
visited Yongsan Garrison and some of the
servicemembers who work and live here as
part of a recent Good Neighbor Program
activity. During their visit, students and their
military hosts played mini-golf, ate lunch at
the USO (at left) and talked with their U.S.
guides.
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The story of an uptown rat that gets
flushed down the toilet from his
penthouse apartment, ending in the
sewers of London, where he has to
learn a whole new and different way
of life.
The Black Dahlia — (Josh
Hartnett, Scarlett Johansson)
Elizabeth “Betty” Short, a 22-year-
old aspiring actress from the East
Coast who wore a delicate flower in
her raven hair and became many
things to many people—dear friend,
beloved sister, estranged daughter,
frequent girlfriend and accused
prostitute. Jan.15, 1947, she was
discovered brutally splayed in a
vacant lot near Leimert Park in
downtown L.A. Enter onto the scene
police officers, Lee Blanchard and
Dwight “Bucky” Bleichert. The new
partners’ first homicide case starts
with a call from their supervisor to
investigate the slaying of the
ambitious silver screen B-lister Betty
Short.
Stranger Than Fiction--
(Will Ferrell, Maggie Gyllenhaal)
A comedy about a novelist who is
struggling to complete her latest –
and potentially finest – book. There’s
only one problem: She only has to
find a way to kill off her main
character, Harold Crick, and she’ll
be done. Little does she know that
Harold Crick is inexplicably alive and
well in the real world, and is suddenly
aware of her words. Fiction and
reality collide when the bewildered
and resistant Harold hears what she
has in mind, and realizes that he
must find a way to change her – and
his –ending.
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Gang--(Dwayne “The
Rock” Johnson, Kevin Dunn)
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probation officer Sean Porter, who
creates a high-school-level football
team from a ragtag group of
dangerous teenage inmates as a
means to teach them self-respect
and social responsibility. He is joined
in this experiment by co-worker,
Malcolm Moore. But Porter must first
overcome almost universal
resistance from the powers that be
— his skeptical bosses and
coaches at rival high schools who
don’t want their players mixing it up
with convicted criminals on the
football field.
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Brody, Diane Lane)
George Reeves, the heroic Man of
Steel on TV’s “Adventures of
Superman,” dies in his Hollywood
Hills home. Felled by a single
gunshot wound, Reeves leaves
behind a fiancée—aspiring starlet
Leonore Lemmon—and millions of
fans who are shocked by his death.
But it is his grieving mother, Helen
Bessolo, who will not let the
questionable circumstances
surrounding his demise go
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Chaplain thanks God for serving Soldiers
By Chaplain (Capt.) Sohhwan Park
36th Signal Battalion
Thanksgiving will be very special to
my family this year. I grew up in
South Korea. When I was 31 years old, my wife
and I went to America. Since then, my wife and I
decided to celebrate Thanksgiving instead of
Chusok (Korea’s Thanksgiving Holiday). During
Thanksgiving Holidays, we have enjoyed turkey,
ham, corn, roast beef, pumpkin pie, and various
kinds of Thanksgiving food. However, we always
missed our families in Korea. This year,
Thanksgiving will be different. We already
celebrated Chusok with our Korean families for the
first time since 1995. We are also going to celebrate
Thanksgiving this year with our American family,
Soldiers who are missing their families back in the
States. We haven’t decided yet what kind of food
we will prepare for them, whether it will be Korean
Area IV Worship Services
Protestant
Collective Sunday 10 a.m. Camp Carroll
10:30 a.m. Camp Henry
10:30 a.m. Camp Walker
12:45 p.m. Camp Walker
1 p.m. Camp Carroll
Church of Christ 5 p.m. Camp Walker
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traditional food or American. It probably will be
delicious foods from both cultures.
On Thanksgiving Day, I usually write down
several thanksgiving topics that reflect God’s grace
and love upon my life during the year. This year I
have one special thanksgiving topic; thank you to
America for giving me the great opportunity to
serve Soldiers as an Army Chaplain. Right after
my American citizenship celebration, the terrorist
attacks on September 11th occurred. At that time,
I felt a need to do something for my new
country, but I was sad and frustrated because I
could not. Then in 2004, I found the best way to
serve my new country was as a Soldier. I gladly
joined the Army in 2004 and deployed to Iraq
right away. During this deployment in Iraq, I
was greatly privileged to take care of many
Soldiers as a chaplain.
American citizenship became a true reality to my
Collective Friday 7 p.m. Camp Walker
Wednesday 7 p.m. Camp Carroll
Korean Tuesday 7 p.m. Camp Carroll
Korean 6:30 p.m. Camp Walker
Praise & Worship Sunday 6:30 p.m. Camp Walker
Catholic
Mass Sunday 9 a.m. Camp Walker
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daily life. Now I have the heart of an American.
My mind has been trained as an American citizen;
and I am enjoying all the rights, privileges and
benefits as an American citizen. The American
Government graciously accepted my family and
naturalized us as American citizens. When I applied
to the Army, the U.S Army graciously commissioned
me as a chaplain. Although I sometimes feel strange
as a Korean-American Soldier stationed in Korea, I
am really enjoying my new life as a U.S Army
chaplain here in my mother country.
I am excited to celebrate Thanksgiving 2006
here in Korea with my American Soldiers who
have sacrificially been serving our country, the
United States of America. In addition, I am
thankful to my mother country, South Korea,
which taught and educated me to grow as a
man of God. This year, my family and I have
much to celebrate on Thanksgiving!
11:45 a.m. Camp Carroll
Mass Saturday 5 p.m. Camp Walker
Area IV Chaplains
Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Joseph F. Hannon
Hannonjf@korea.army.mil or 768-5455
Chaplain (Capt.) Byong Min
justin.k.min@korea.army.mil or 765-8991
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Juwangsan: Behold year-round splendor

By Kevin Jackson
Area IV Public Affairs
MOUNT JUWANG, Republic of Korea – If
you’re looking for an escape from the city that
combines National Geographic beauty with mysterious
charm and serenity, look no further – Cheongsong
Jusanji and Mount Juwang National Park await you in
Southeastern Korea.
Jusanji, or Jusan Pond, and the surrounding park
was beautifully documented in acclaimed producer
Kim Ki-duk’s award-winning movie, “Spring,
Summer, Fall, Winter…and Spring” (also known as
Bom Yeoreum, Gaeul, Gyeoul geurigo Bom).
Nestled within the park, the pond exudes an aura of Wild royal azaleas grow naturally, turning the Jubang Valley at
mystery as the mist enveloping the Jeolgol Valley, Mount Juwang National Park into an extraordinary flower garden
Jeolgolcheon, begins to lift, and reveals 30 big willow each spring. The Wild Royal Azalea Festival is held annually the
trees each about 150 years old, sprouting out of the first week of May in the park.
water. With Mount Juwang, or Juwangsan, in the In the past, Juwangsan was known as
background, the reflection cast by the park in the Seokpyeongsan, which means folded stone screen
football field-size pond, believed to be nearly 300 years mountain. Because of the scenic beauty of its
old, resembles a spectacular watercolor painting. limestone pinnacles, Juwangsan is often referred to as
Jusanji opens to the public two hours before sunrise minor Geumgang (Diamond Mountain) in North
and closes at sunset. Gyeongsang Province. Mount Geumgang is the
Juwangsan was designated as National Park No. 12 second tallest in North Korea and has become a
on March 30, 1976. It is the smallest of the Korea’s popular tourist attraction in recent years.
national parks and is the only one in southeastern Juwangsan is steeped in legend. It is believed that
Korea. The park is not so steep, which makes it great in the Silla Kingdom, Judo from the Chinese Tang
for walking and enjoying nature. About 500,000 people Dynasty (8th Century) attempted a coup. When it PHOTOS BY SEBASTIAN SCIOTTI

visit the park each year. failed, he fled and hid in the mountains. He was Buddhist Daejeon Temple sits in the foreground of the flag
subsequently called King rock, or Giam, in the background. The temple, designated
Juwang and the as Tangible Cultural Property No. 22 in North Gyeongsang
mountain was named Province, was built in 672 A.D. and there are several tales
after him. about its construction.
Juwangsan is divided Autumn, when the leaves turn crimson is undeniably
into three districts: the most unforgettable. Even winter, when snow
Jubanggol at the park’s blankets the peaks and valleys, provides a breathtaking
entrance; Jeolgolcheon retreat if one can tolerate the cold winds that whip
in the east; and through the park.
Yaksutang, which is There are six temples and hermitages located inside
famous for its mineral Juwangsan, including Daejeon temple, or Daejeonsa,
springs, in the west. The near the park entrance. Daejeonsa was first built in
park boasts six 672 A.D., but reconstructed in 1672 because of war
mountains about 2,950 and fire. It houses national treasures such as the
feet high. Taehaeng portrait of the Great Buddhist Monk Sa-myeong and
Mountain at 3,061 feet is an engraved wooden board made by Gen. Lee Yeo-
the tallest, but Juwang song and presented to the monk. Juwangam and
Mountain at 2,365 feet Baekryeonam are the two hermitages.
near the park’s entrance All trails within the park allow for day hikes. The
is the biggest tourist main trail is a circular route that traces Jubongcheon.
attraction. The five trails range from 6.8 to 9.75 miles and can be
Jubong Valley is 3.1 completed in about four to six hours.
miles long and is the More than 900 species of fauna, of which nearly
main valley in the park. 800 are insects, populate the park. The species
In the spring the entire include legally protected animals like the otter,
valley is transformed leopard cat and Eurasian flying squirrel. The
into an astonishing picturesque park also contains an extensive array of
flower garden filled with flora including more than 750 documented plant
wild royal azalea. species.
Legend states the
flowers are the See Juwangsan on Page 28
reincarnation of King
Juwang’s spirit.
During the spring and
early summer months
everything turns green,
rainfall replenishes the
streams and the
refreshing sounds of
three waterfalls flowing
through the rocky
valleys resonates
The third waterfall at 72 feet is the highest of the three waterfalls inside Mount Juwang National Park. through the park to
It roars in the early summer when the streams are filled with water and is exceptionally beautiful in create the perfect escape Willow trees sprout out of Jusan Pond (Junsanji).
the fall when the foilage changes color. from the summer heat.
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Josh Goode Band
Catch the remaining shows of the Josh
Goode Band - a unique pop/rock band
with ample jazz, reggae and funk
undertones. In their three years together,
the band has honed an exciting live
show that gives their rapidly growing
fan base a unique experience every time.
At times funny, other moments
touching - yet always consistently
powerful and fun. The band has played
hundreds of shows together, and after
sharing bills with some of the nation’s
largest talents (Peter Frampton,
Smashmouth, Los Lonely Boys, Nelly
Furtado, Bob Schneider) and appearing
on national television programs such as
Budweiser and HDTV’s “True Music”
and writing songs for CBS and the
Dallas Cowboys. Shows are free of
charge courtesy of MWR and
scheduled as follows:
Friday, Camp Walker, Hilltop Club, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Kunsan AB, Loring Club, 7
p.m.
Sunday, Osan AB, Mustang Club, 8 p.m.
Powerman 5000
The alternative band, Powerman 5000,
will be touring Korea Nov. 26-28. Led by
the bleach-blond frontman Spider, their
group is sometimes referred to as PM5K.
The concert will feature their new album,
“Destroy the World,” as well classics
that haven’t been performed in years.
Past hits include “Action,” “Free,”
“Bombshell,” “Nobody’s Real,” “Ulatra
Mega,” and “When Worlds Collide.”
They band has toured with Marilyn
Manson, Korn, and Ozzfest. Concerts
are free of charge and open to all military
ID card holders courtesy of USO, AFE
and MWR.
Nov. 26, Osan AB, Mustang Club
Nov. 27, Camp Humphreys, Community
Activities Center
Nov. 28, Camp Casey, Carey Fitness
Center.
Area II Pool League
The Area II Pool League is seeking new
members. The group meets at 7 p.m.
each Tuesday at the Main Post Club,
Harvey’s Lounge and the Navy Club --
all on Yongsan Garrison. Membership
is open to ID cardholders, family
members, retirees, Department of
Defense civilians or contractors and
individuals sponsored by ID
cardholders. For more information, call
Brent Abare at 723-3691.
TMCW Submissions
To have an event featured in The
Morning Calm Weekly’s News & Notes,
e-mail information to
morningcalmweekly@korea.army.mil.
All submissions should include a
contact name and telephone number.
Deadline is close of business Friday
prior to publication date. For
information, call 738-3355.
BOSS Soldiers climbing Kwongum Castle to enjoy the scenery from Mount Sorak.
BOSS Bargain W eekend
Weekend
heads to Mount Sorak
By Sgt. Nikelcia Marcelin
Korea Region MWR
YONGSAN GARRISON –
Thirty-six Soldiers from
throughout USFK/Installation
Management Command - Korea
Region enjoyed visually
impressive mountains and a
unique cultural experience at
Mount Sorak during the long
weekend over the Veterans
Holiday. The Soldiers participated
in the Korea Region Better
Opportunities for Single and
unaccompanied Soldiers Bargain
weekend from Nov. 10 through
Sunday.
The weekend crammed-in several
of Korea’s famous landmarks. One
stop included visiting the Unification
Observatory Tower which is set at
the edge of Demarkation Line of the
38th Parallel that divides North and
South Korea. Participants enjoyed a
Korean fresh fish market stop
before heading over to an outdoor
hot springs with eight pools and
four saunas.
Sorak National Park’s Unification
Buddha statue monument, where
worshippers pay respects and pray
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for unification of the north and
south, provided a quick stop for a
group photo.
The group also rode the Sorak
cable car to the mountaintop and
hiked to scenic overview sites at
the Kwongum Castle peak, unique
caves, and waterfalls.
On day three, the tour spent
free time along Naksan Beach on
the East Sea, one of Korea’s most
popular and beautiful beaches.
Sorak Park Hotel played host,
serving five buffet style meals and
providing four-star hotel amenity
services. Many participants
heaped praise on the professional
tour Guide Company and Korea
Region BOSS for providing such
an outstanding event for the
bargain price of $99.
BOSS programs are brought to
you courtesy of Morale, Welfare
and Recreation. They offer a
variety of opportunities for single
and unaccompanied Soldiers to
get involved in the community.
For information on BOSS trips or
activities, contact your local
Community Activities Center, or
call 725-6070.
Hot Shots
Amateur and professional-in-the-
making artists were honored for
their photography work in the
Korea Region Photo Contest.
Morale, Welfare and Recreation
presented winners of the
peninsula-wide contest with
awards at the ceremony Oct. 25 at
the Yongsan Arts & Crafts Center.
At Left, Airman Luis A. Mendiola
accepts the award for “Best in
Show” for his Color, Military Life,
photo .
All winning photos were forwarded
PHOTO
to the All-Army Photo Contest.
MWR Cable TV price
increase still ‘bargain’
for premium service
By Cara Masterson
IMA-Korea MWR
YONGSANGARRISON – Morale
Welfare and Recreation Cable TV
costs will increase from $27 to $30
for premium service for residential
subscribers effective Jan. 1,
2007. MWR subsidizes the cost of
cable television so rates remain
comparable to stateside prices.
The price changes are due to the
increase in fees paid by MWR to the
individual networks for the rights to
carry their services.
According to Ron Buss, MWR
cable TV chief, “We strive to provide
Soldiers with the same entertainment,
news, and movie services they have
access to in the United States. Our
cable television program is a not-for-
profit piece of MWR. We continue to
subsidize the cost as much as possible
but, unfortunately, we couldn’t cover
the entire cost.”
The “basic service” is free to all
on-post residents with MWR picking
up the cost. Additional channels are
available via subscription to the
“premium service.”
Terrence Tarver, a resident of
Hannam Village, said “Cable TV is one
of the reasons why I have not moved
off post. I have five AFN channels
which I can’t get off post. A lot of
people watch the sports, but I like to
watch CNN and BBC News.” He
added “It’s well worth the cost. My
cable in the States was about $70 —
$40 plus $12 for each premium
channel.”
The Basic Package is free and
includes: AFN xtra, AFN Atlantic, AFN
Pacific, AFN News, AFN Sports, local
Commander’s Access Channel, CNN
International, EBS, KBS1, KBS2,
MBC, Pentagon Channel and SBS.
The Premium Package will cost
$30 and include all the channels in the
Basic Package plus: ABS Asia Pacific,
AFN Family, AFN Movies, AFN
Spectrum, AXN, Adventure One,
Animal Planet, Arirang, BBC World,
The Bloomberg Channel, Cartoon
Network, Channel V, Cinemax Asia,
The Discovery Channel, E-TV, ESPN,
The Fashion Channel, Fox News, The
Golf Channel, HBO Asia, HBO
Signature, The Hallmark Channel, M-
Net, MTV, National Geographic
Channel, Nickelodeon, The
Soundtrack Channel, Star Movies,
Star Sports, Star World, Turner
Classic Movies and Voice of America.
For information about the channels
available, go to the IMCOM MWR
Web site and click on the cable TV
link.
Visit the MWR Cable TV Office to
sign up for premium service. For
information about cable TV, visit the
MWR Web site at http://
mwr.korea.army.mil.
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2nd Battalion 52nd Aviation Regiment re-flags

By Susan Barkley
Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS – The 2nd Combat Aviation
Brigade took the final step in its transformation process
Nov. 6 at a re-flagging ceremony for 2nd Battalion
52nd Aviation Regiment held at Camp Humphreys. The
newly flagged unit is known as 3rd Bn. 2nd CAB.
The unit’s history stretches back to May 31, 1940.
The unit saw action in World War II, participated in
nine campaigns during the Korean War, and 17
campaigns in Vietnam. The unit’s service in Vietnam
resulted in a Presidential Unit Citation, two Valorous
Unit Awards and eight Vietnamese Unit Citations.
In June 2005, the unit became part of 2nd Combat
Aviation Brigade as part of the overall Army
transformation.
Reading from prepared remarks, Col. William H.
Morris, commander, 2nd CAB, said this was the “most
challenging unit to bring together,” because of the
number of different airframes and missions the
battalion encompasses.
Morris said the battalion is now fully set up, manned
and ready for their mission.
“The re-flagging honors the history of 2-52,” said
Capt. Steven M. Duryea, Company C “Dustoff unit.”
SUSAN BARKLEY
“It shows the transformation of the Army.”
Lt. Col. Scott Kubica, commander, 2-52 Aviation, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade holds the unit colors as Command Sgt. Maj.
He added that the ceremony will also honor the
Ronald D. Andrews prepares the flag for casing the 2-52 General Support Aviation Battalion colors at the unit re-flagging ceremony
dedication of the Soldiers to fight under new colors.
held Nov. 6 at Camp Humphreys. Col. William H. Morris, commander, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, looks on

Dunker training - It’s not just for pilots

Cho Chong-ho Kwak Tong-hyon Song Kun-sok

They have two types of

Kim Su-tok (center) and Jon Pearlman, (right) help a student Adjust his equipment.
By Susan Barkley
Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS – The 8th
Army Water Survival Training Facility
at Camp Humphrey, one of only two
such facilities in the U.S. Army, offers
training to pilots who must know the
basics of how to exit an aircraft in the
water, but it also offers a wide range
of other classes.
“Here we train pilots, crew chiefs,
aircrew, doctors and medics,” said Bob
Matheney, center manager. “Fort
Rucker only trains pilots at their
facility.”
In addition to training aircrews,
Matheney and his staff of eight
instructors give classes in basic and
SUSAN BARKLEY
advanced aquatic skills, water survival
skills and vehicle ditching.
Matheney said water survival skills
are very important for every Soldier.
The training center is waiting for
equipment that will enable them to
configure their main aircraft simulator
as a Humvee. He said that Soldiers need
to know a range of survival skills
today.
Instructors train most students on
two main types of simulators. The first
simulator, a Shallow Water Egress
Trainer, familiarizes students with
exiting an aircraft that has inverted in
the water. The SWET chair drills can
include exiting an aircraft under
blackout conditions.
aircraft simulators – an
Apache and one that can
be configured as a
Chinook, Blackhawk or
Kiowa. The second
simulator will soon be
configured as a Humvee.
The instructors work Yo Chi-hun Yi Hwan-hyong
primarily with rotary
aircrew, but training provided Oct. 17- water survival master trainer and
18 saw the simulator configured as a breathable air compressor technician.
fixed-wing DeHavilland Dash 7. Jon Pearlman, chief instructor, is Scuba
“The simulator was almost identical Schools International diver, chief water
to our aircraft,” said one of the students. survival instructor and has 20 years
The center staff stays busy. experience teaching aquatics. Cho
Matheney said they trained about 600 Chong-ho and Kim Su-tok are NAUI
students over a two-month period. dive instructors. Yi Hwan-hyong and Yo
“When we’re not training students, Chi-hun are former ROK Marine Force
we’re training each other,” he added. Recon. Yi is a NAUI dive master and Yo
Although aircrews train for worst- is a Professional Association of Diving
case scenarios, they train with very Instructors dive master. Song Kun-sok
experienced instructors and always with is an International Association of Nitrox
safety measures in place. Technical Divers instructor. Kwak
Matheney is a National Association Tong-hyon is a Korean Underwater
of Underwater Instructors master diver, Diving Association instructor.
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Nov. 17, 2006
Free Aerobics Classes at
A great day at the fishin’ hole
Humphreys Gym
Choose from kick boxing, yogalates,
yoga, step, water aerobics, sculpt and
cardio sculpt, cardio combo or just
ABS. All are offered free by certified
instructors. Contact the Camp
Humphreys gym at 753-8810 or 753-
8811 for times, locations and complete
information.
Area III Mandatory
Ethics Training
The Area III Legal Center conducts
required annual Ethics Training every
Thursday for the rest of the calendar
year. Training focuses on the Joint
Ethics Regulation and particularly on
proper uses of government property,
private organizations, gift giving,
informal funds and fund raising. Area
III Ethics Training will take place
every Thursday at the Camp
Humphreys Post-Theatre at 1 p.m.
Contact Capt. Graham Smith at 753-
3756 for information regarding the
training.
Holiday Food Vouchers
A limited number of Holiday food
vouchers will be available for those
in need this holiday season. For
information contact individual unit
first sergeants, or the Camp
Humphreys Chapel at 753-7274.
Tax Assistance
Volunteers Needed
The Area III Tax Assistance Center is
looking for motivated volunteers to
assist with tax return preparation for
Soldiers and family members in the
coming tax year. Training will be
provided. Hours are flexible.
Interested persons should call 753-
6245 and leave their contact
information.
HAES Workshop Set
There will be a “Helping Your Child
with Reading” parent workshop from
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday at
Humphreys American Elementary
School, North Campus conference
room.
IG Positions in
Areas II & III
The United States Forces Korea and
Eighth Army Inspector General’s
Office is looking for Officers and
NCOs who desire to become
Inspector Generals in Areas II and III.
Applicants should be in the rank of
major (branch immaterial) and
sergeant first class (MOS 42A/42L
and 92Y).
There is also an opening for an
Inspector General position in the rank
of captain (Career Course graduate
and successful Company-level
command) at Camp Humphreys.
For information, call 725-6739.
Morning Calm Weekly
Submissions
Call 754-8847 for information about
submitting items to the Area III
section of The Morning Calm Weekly.
Area III The Morning Calm Weekly
Area III MWR Marketing
CAMP HUMPHREYS – Well over
100 people took advantage of a near-
perfect day and threw a line in the water
Sunday at the annual Fall Fishing Derby
at Camp Humphreys’ Jethro Bodine
Cement pond.
Speckled trout were trucked in from
a farm near Mt. Sorak and put into the
pond Thursday. Although not too many
fish were caught, according to Mike
Mooney, Area III MWR marketing
chief, everyone had a good time.
Mooney said it was a great event for
parents and children because it was a
relaxing day and there was no set time
limit. Parents could stay as long or as
little as they wanted.
Boy Scouts from Troop 203, Far East
District, sold concessions and helped the
anglers throughout the day. The Scouts
learned how to bait their own hooks and
then were able to render assistance
where needed.
Three Pflueger bait-cast reels were
given away during the event and
Mooney said three more will be given MIKE MOONEY
away at the Father’s Day Catfish Derby Young anglers and Boy Scouts from Troop 203, Far East District, try to land a big one at the
next spring. annual Fall Fishing Derby held at Camp Humphreys’ Jethro Bodine Cement pond Sunday.
HAES begins
Jason Project
Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS – Humphreys
American Elementary School 6th-grade
students have recently began
participation in the Jason Project.
Each Thursday, students meet to
conduct scientific experiments. In their
first science lab, students studied
wetlands and made a water solution
simulating a wetland.
Special study materials enable the
students to communicate with scientists
and researchers through interactive DVD
videos.
The curricula provides a rich learning
experience using a hands-on, inquiry-
based approach that mirrors the work
NANCY TURNER
of real scientists and allows for cross-
William Morrison, Phillip Limb and Taylor Huber measure how much water they have added.to curricular integration or single-subject
their soil mixture . implementation across disciplines.
Sports field
nears completion
Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS – The new
multipurpose athletic field complex
near the post’s main gate is nearing
completion and should be ready for
use by early December.
“It a unique complex,” said Jim
Howell, chief of Area III Morale,
Welfare and Recreation.
“It’s also very versatile. Because
of its removable fencing, it can be
adjusted to accommodate different
age groups and can be easily F. NEIL NEELEY
reconfigured for flag football, soccer Yo Jin Construction Company workers Kong Chong-wu (left) and Ko Young-sik, groom the
or rugby.” synthetic surface of the new multipurpose athletic field.

The Morning Calm Weekly
New barracks, dining facility complex opens
Sgt. Metcal Tao, (left) Company B, 532 Military Intelligence Battalion, reaches for her steak and lobster dinner at the special meal
held to celebrate the opening of the new Military Intelligence dinning facility held Nov. 9 at Camp Humphreys’ Zoeckler Station.
By Susan Barkley
Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS – A ceremony held Nov.
9 at Camp Humphreys’ Zoeckler Station marked a
milestone in the camp’s transformation, when
officials from Far East District, U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers; 501st Military Intelligence Brigade;
Area III dining facilities set Thanksgiving Holiday Meal
By F. Neil Neeley
Area III Public Affairs
CAMP HUMPHREYS – Area III
dining facilities will go all out to provide
a Thanksgiving meal with the theme
“together we stand” according to Sgt.
1st Class Jacqueline White, 2nd Combat
Aviation Brigade DFAC sergeant.
“We’re going to have an area set up
to honor our fallen civilian and military
comrades,” White said, “so were going
to have a small scene here at the 2nd
CAB DFAC that will include a cake in
the shape of the World Trade Center, as
well as cakes in the shape of various
units on post.”
White said that the 2nd CAB DFAC
will also feature an area dedicated to
Soldiers missing in action. Another area
will be set up for Chuseok, the Korean
“Thanksgiving,” so that Soldiers and
KATUSAs can experience one another’s
holiday celebration.
‘We’re planning on serving over
3,000 meals to military, family members
and civilians,” said David Duffie, food
program manager for Area III.
All Area III dining facilities will
compete for the title of “Best in Area
III.” Each facility will be judged by a
panel led by Duffie and made up of two
representatives each from Better
Opportunities for Single Soldiers and the
KATUSA Soldiers.
Trophies will be awarded to first place
winners and runners-up.
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facility with an 800-person capacity, a
communication center, upgraded electrical
distribution center, fire protection, alarm systems
and building information systems. Support
facilities include underground utilities, electrical
services, exterior lighting, paving, walks, curbs,
gutters, parking, bike racks, dumpster pads,
storm drainage and fuel storage tanks.
After calling the occasion a milestone, Lt. Col.
John Loefstedt, deputy commander, FED
USACE, said the facility is a symbol of the
Army’s commitment to improve quality of life for
Soldiers. He also complimented Shinil Engineering
Co. for completing the project without a safety
incident.
“This is a day of firsts,” said Col. Scott
Berrier, commander, 501st MI Bde. “It is the
brigade’s first step toward consolidation and
moving to Camp Humphreys; the first of many
brigade construction projects; and, the first new
dining facility to be built at Zoeckler Station in
more than 40 years.”
Berrier called the combined facility a “great
investment to take care of our standing
personnel. Our Soldiers will spend many years
enjoying these facilities.”
F. NEIL NEELEY
Han Mi-suk, Red Dragon Inn cook leader, was
among those cutting the ribbon.
Although she is not a Soldier, Han said she will
U.S. Army Area III Support Activity; and, Shinil also enjoy the new dining facility. She has
Engineering Company, cut a ribbon to officially worked at the old dining facility for over 30
open the largest barracks complex and the first years.
barracks and dining facility complex in Korea. “This is my first job and my last job,” she
The $29.5 million complex consists of two said.
modified 2+2 standard design barracks with Han said she likes to cook everything for the
space for 408 Soldiers, a standard design dining Soldiers.
The menu at all dining facilities will
feature the traditional turkey and baked
ham.
Steamship round of beef, shrimp,
dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy
and a variety of vegetables, breads,
desserts and beverages will also be
served.
Meal card holders are not charged for
the meal. All other guests and visitors
will be charged $5.90. Family members
of Soldiers E-4 and below will be
charged $5.
Dining facility hours Thanksgiving Day
will be:
Camp Humphreys
2 nd Combat Aviation Brigade
Breakfast: 6-7:30 a.m.
Lunch: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Diner: 4 - 5:30 p.m.
Pegasus Grill F. NEIL NEELEY
194th CSSB (From left) Sgt. Wesley Holder, 4-2 Aviation, and Pfc. Johnny Franklin, 3-2 Aviation, build a
Breakfast: 7–8:30 a.m. cake model of the Twin Towers for the 2nd CAB DFAC Thanksgiving meal.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Lunch: 11:00 a.m.-2 p.m 1-2 Aviation
Dinner: Closed. Diner: 4-5:30 p.m. Breakfast: 7-8 a.m.
Lunch: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Red Dragon Inn Camp Long Diner: 4-5:30 p.m.
527th Military Intelligence Battalion Long Café
Breakfast: 6-7 a.m. U.S. Army Area III Support Activity Suwon Air Base
Lunch: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Breakfast: 8-9:30 a.m. Land of the Morning Calm
Diner: 5-6:30 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. HHB, 1st Battalion, 43rd Air
Diner: 4:30-6 p.m. Defense Artillery
Confinement Facility Breakfast: 7-8 a.m.
249th Military Police Company Camp Eagle Lunch: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Breakfast: 7-8:30 a.m Gunfighters’ Inn Dinner: 4-5:00 p.m.
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Area IV recognizes retirees at appreciation day

By Steven Hoover
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP WALKER – More than 200 military
retirees, family members, Soldiers and service
organization personnel from throughout Area IV
and around the peninsula participated in the first
Area IV Military Retiree Appreciation Day, here
Nov. 10.
This event presented participants with many
opportunities, including health and dental
checkups, various information tables,
entertainment, and the opportunity to share their
experiences with fellow veterans and Soldiers
still in uniform.
“For a first effort, I think we did a pretty good
job of providing an eventful day for those who
participated,” said Steven R. Davis, Area IV
Directorate of Human Resources director, and
coordinator of the event.
The primary Retiree Appreciation Day
activities took place at Kelly Fitness Center.
Information tables were staffed by a variety of
organizations, including: the Veterans Affairs
Administration, the U.S. Embassy, the Area IV PHOTOS BY STEVEN HOOVER

L e g a l C e n t e r, A m e r i c a n R e d C r o s s , A r m y
Community Service, Area IV Military Retiree
Council, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10033
from Daegu, and the Noncommissioned Officers
Association.
The Army and Air Force Exchange Service,
Area IV Morale, Welfare and Recreation, and
Taegu Commissary provided discount coupons,
shopping sprees, and various gift card and prize
giveaways.
During opening ceremonies, Col. John E.
D u m o u l i n J r. , A r e a I V S u p p o r t A c t i v i t y
commander, welcomed those in attendance
saying “We honor you today. Our United States,
a grateful nation, honors all those here today.
Not just the retirees, but also your families, for
the service that you have done.”
Soldiers from the 168th Medical Battalion
Capt. James Fox, 168th Medical Battalion chief nurse, shows Myrna Fullard how a carbon monoxide detector works during Retiree
Appreciation Day activities Nov. 10 at Kelly Fitness Center. This was one of several ways Fox demonstrated to retirees why, if they
haven’t already, they should quit smoking.The event marked the first such event targeting Area IV retirees and their families.
were on hand to administer vision, blood
pressure, cholesterol and body fat composition
tests. Information on health and overall
wellbeing, cancer awareness, along with
TRICARE and host nation medical info, were
also available.
“We had a really great turnout,” said Maj.
Juanita Gauss, the Area IV public health nurse.
“We h a d s o m u c h i n t e r e s t i n c h o l e s t e r o l
screenings that we ran out of materials. We
screened more than 100 folks. And, they
participated in almost all of the health related
stations we offered.”
John Behrend, a retired Marine, has his blood pressure checked
See Retirees
Retirees, Page 28 during Retiree Appreciation Day activities Nov. 10.

Spc. Jamie McKay, assigned to the 618th Dental Company at

Camp Casey, cleans the teeth of Chief Warrant Officer Martha
Mark Schaefer (left) and Will Hanlin make up half of the “Daegu Bluegrass Boys” who performed during lunch at the Retiree Collins, 20th Military Police Detachment (Criminal Investigation
Appreciation Day Nov. 10 in Kelly Fitness Center. The other band members are Mike Charles and Luis Diaz. Division) commander, during Retiree Appreciation Day.
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Camp Henry
Gate Closures
Camp Henry Gate 2 will be closed
to all vehicle traffic 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday and Nov. 25–
26 due to force protection
upgrades. Gate 1 will remain open
for vehicle traffic during this time
frame. For information, call Victor
M. Lowe, Area IV director of
Emergency Services, at 768-8420,
or 010-4512-5996.
Native American
Indian Heritage
Celebrations
The Area IV Support Activity Equal
Opportunity Office will present a
Native American Indian Heritage
Month Celebration 11:30 a.m. – 1
p.m. Wednesday at the Evergreen
Community Club on Camp Walker,
featuring guest speaker Lt. Col.
Tracey Clyde and Native American
food samples. In addition, Camp
Carroll will hold a Native American
Indian Heritage Month
commemoration 5:30–7 p.m.
Wednesday at the Community
Activities Center at Camp Carroll
in conjunction with its annual
community Thanksgiving dinner.
For information, call Sgt. 1st Class
Adam Morrison at 768-8542.
Holiday Gift
Wrapping
Holiday gift wrapping hosted by
the Taegu Spouses Association
and the Camp Walker Post
Exchange will be conducted Nov.
24 – 26, Dec. 2 – 3, and Dec. 9 – 24.
For information, Contact Amy
Duray at 010-8671-6868, or
Amy.duray@us.army.mil.
Fuel Point Closure
The Camp Carroll Fuel Point will be
closed Thursday for Thanksgiving.
The closure will not affect military
vehicles with fuel keys. For
information, call the Transportation
Motor Pool at 765-8522/8319, or,
Staff Sgt. Jose Batista at 765-7804.
Drivers Testing
Station Closure
The Camp Carroll Drivers Testing
Station will be closed Thursday
for Thanksgiving. For information,
call the Transportation Office at
765-7716.
Community
Counseling Center
We all pay a price for alcohol abuse
– millions each year in lost work
time, reduced productivity, health
care costs and increased insurance
premiums. And that’s just part of
the cost – emotional, social and
family hardships are extra. Learn
what you can do to prevent alcohol
or other drug abuse problems
before they start. Contact the Area
IV Support Activity Substance
Abuse Program at 768-7434 for
information.
Area IV
TAS cheerleaders win Far East title
By Galen Putnam
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY – In what is shaping
up to be something of a dynasty, the
Taegu American School Cheerleading
Team captured its third consecutive first
place finish in the small school division
of the Department of Defense
Dependent Schools Far East
Cheerleading Competition Nov. 10 at
Camp Zama, Japan.
The victory marks the school’s
fourth Far East Cheerleading
Competition championship in the past
five years. The Warriors have also
captured the past four Korean American
Interscholastic Activities Conference
championships.
In addition to taking top honors, the
team also received the Herkie Team
Award which is awarded to squads that
exemplify the qualities such as leadership,
values and teamwork, upon which
National Cheerleaders Association was
founded. The award is named after NCA
founder Lawrence “Herkie” Herkimer,
who formed the organization in 1948.
“We have some very strong,
determined young ladies who know
what they are doing,” said first-year TAS
coach Angela Griego who,
coincidentally, took Pusan American
School to a second place finish behind
TAS at the KAIAC Championships last
year. “This is a talented group who set
goals for themselves and worked hard
to achieve those goals. I am very proud
of their accomplishment.”
‘Taste of Korea’ to offer free food, fun
By Steven Hoover
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY – In an effort to
say thank you to the U.S. military
community serving in Daegu, the
Cheongwoo Buddhist Association, in
coordination with Area IV Morale,
Welfare and Recreation, is offering a
“Taste of Korea” food expo event,
11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Saturday at
Camp Walker’s Kelly Fitness Center.
Along with a meal for the first 200
U.S. identification card holders, this
local group has planned an hour-long
show that will feature traditional
Korean music, costumes, dances and
ceremonies. Korean farm music, or
“pungmul,” will be provided by the
Busan City Palace Music Association,
Gimhae City Branch. Drumming is the
central element of pungmul. The group
is led by a gong player and includes
several additional traditional Korean
instruments.
“We want to thank the Soldiers of
United States Forces Korea for their
efforts in defending our country’s
security and freedom over the last
half-century, since the Korean War,”
said Chong Yoon-kyung, Daegu
branch director of the Diamond Sutra
Recitation Group, “and, to introduce
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Taegu American School Cheerleaders display
some of the hardware they garnered by winning
the 2006 Department of Defense Dependent
Schools Far East Cheerleading Competition.
The five-day event, held Nov. 6 – 10,
consisted of a three-day clinic where
teams learned new dances, cheers and
chants, a day of devising a two-minute
routine consisting exclusively of material
learned at the clinic and a day of
competition.
The Warriors received the NCA
“Spirit Stick” four times while in Japan.
The Spirit Stick is presented each day
to the squad showing the most sincere
spirit and enthusiasm, attitude during
classes, promptness, cooperation,
relationship with other squads,
leadership, and more.
Half of Taegu’s 10 tournament team
members are in their first year with the
squad.
“It was really rewarding to bring in
so many new members and be able to
pull things together as a team,” said
senior Co-Captain Brittani Ferguson,
PHOTO COURTESY BUSAN CITY PMA GIMHAE CITY BRANCH
The Busan City Palace Music Association,
Gimhae City Branch, will perform traditional
Korean farm music at the MWR “Taste of Korea”
food expo event, 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Saturday
at Camp Walker’s Kelly Fitness Center.
our country’s beautiful cultures and
traditions to them as well.”
The organization also recently
donated copies of the books, “Admiral
who has been with the squad for four
years. “Our key to success has been
consistency. We have the same type of
practices and the same daily routines.
Everybody who has come in has
adapted to our routine and we have all
grown together as a team.”
In addition, the team won two
awards for technical excellence in
motions and jumps and a “Stunt Smart”
Award which is given for displaying
excellence in skills spotting and stunt
technique.
Individually, senior Co-Captain Amy
Hildebrand and freshman Kimberly
Compton received “All-American
Cheerleader” honors. Nine of the
squad’s 10 members were nominated for
the honor.
“When I started this year everybody
told me how hard it was going to be but
all of the hard work has been worth it,”
said Compton, who is in her first year with
the varsity squad. “(The championships)
were exciting, we had a lot of fun and we
learned a lot. We are very happy with the
way things turned out.”
Team members include seniors Kerry
Beaulieu, Jesse Covan, Brittani Ferguson
(co-captain), Shilla Grammar, Aimee
Hildenbrand (co-captain); juniors Ashley
Little, Dlorah Martin, Angela Smith;
Sophomore Monica Shubbert and
Freshman Kimberly Compton.
The victory sealed a bid for the team
to advance to national-level competition.
The school has the option regarding which
upper-tier competition it chooses to enter.
Yi Sun-sin” and “King Sejong the
Great,” to the Camp Walker
Library. Copies of either book,
about these key figures in Korean
history, can be picked up at the
Area IV Public Affairs Office,
Bldg. S-1211, here.
On the menu that day are:
bulgogi, bibimbap, seafood
pancakes, meat mandu, tofu,
white rice, cucumber and
vegetable kimchi, bean paste soup,
cold rice punch, rice cakes and
fruits. The meal will be served at
noon.
To accommodate the event, the
fitness center floor will be closed
that day, but all other facilities will
be open.
“This is a really great
opportunity for our community to
participate in Korean culture, eat
some really great food and allow
this organization to show its
appreciation for what the United
States means to them,” said Kevin
Jackson, Area IV Support Activity
public affairs officer.
For information about the event,
call Chong Yong-kon, Area IV
community relations officer, at 768-
6907.
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Variety of events slated for Thanksgiving weekend
Cpl. Cha Hyun-joon
Area IV Public Affairs
CAMP HENRY – A variety of activities including
Thanksgiving dinners and other special meals, sports
tournaments, fun runs, and more are scheduled by Area
IV organizations to help community residents enjoy the
Thanksgiving holiday.
The Camp Walker Dining Facility will provide a
Thanksgiving Day meal from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Thursday.
Camp Carroll’s Thanksgiving meal will be served from
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Thursday. The Camp Henry
Dining Facility will serve a special holiday meal 4:30 – 7
p.m. Saturday.
Individuals authorized access to Area IV dining
facilities, including Department of Defense civilians,
Korean employees and retired military personnel, are
allowed to bring guests. The meal cost for authorized
personnel, officers and enlisted Soldiers without meal
cards, as well as their guests, is $5.90. The discounted
rate for spouses and family members of enlisted personnel
in the grades of E1 to E4 is $5. The first 45 minutes of
each sitting are reserved for single and unaccompanied
servicemembers.
Camp Walker Dining Facility Thanksgiving hours are
8 – 9:30 a.m. (breakfast), 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. (lunch), and
4 – 5 p.m. (dinner). Holiday hours, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30
p.m. (brunch) and 4 – 5:30 p.m. (dinner) will be in effect
Nov. 24 - 26. The Camp Henry Dining Facility will be
closed over the holiday weekend.
For information, call Park Sung-ho, Area IV Support
Activity food program manager, at 768-7056.
The Camp Carroll Community Activities Center is
hosting a Thanksgiving dinner 5 p.m. Wednesday. The
event is open to the Area IV community.
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Sgt. Maj. of the Army Ken Preston chats with Soldiers during the
Thanksgiving meal at the Camp Walker Dining Facility Nov. 23, 2005.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10033 in Daegu is
serving a Thanksgiving meal 5 p.m. Thursday at the
VFW post home located outside of Camp Walker’s Gate
4. Special guests will be single Soldiers and geographical
bachelors, but all servicemembers, veterans and family
members are encouraged to enjoy the full Thanksgiving
meal for free. For information or directions, call Bobby
Bradley at 764-5224.
The Evergreen Community Club on Camp Walker
will be serving a special Thanksgiving meal 11 a.m. – 3
p.m. Thursday with a meal price of $15.95 for adults,
$9.95 for ages 6 – 9, and free for ages 5 and younger.
Henry’s Place on Camp Henry is helping those who
do not have time to cook a holiday meal. For $59.95, a
16 to 18-pound turkey with all the trimmings will be
ready to go and, for $84.95, a 16 to 18-pound turkey
and 5 pound baked ham can be taken home.
Volleyball and racquetball tournaments will be held
Nov. 24–25 at Camp Walker’s Kelly Fitness Center.
Deadline for entry is Sunday.
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A basketball tournament will be held Monday – Nov.
24 at the Crown Jewel Fitness Center on Camp Carroll.
Deadline for sign-up is today, with a coaches meeting
scheduled for 5 p.m. Nov. 20.
The “2006 Turkey Trot” including a 5-kilometer run
and 2-mile walk, will begin 9 a.m. Nov. 25, at Kelly
Fitness Center on Camp Walker. Registration will be 8:20
– 8:50 a.m.
Camp Carroll will host an 8-kilometer Thanksgiving
Day run starting at 9 a.m. at the Crown Jewel Fitness
Center. Registration will be 8:20 – 8:50 a.m.
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Both events will feature open and age group categories
in both men’s and women’s divisions.
The annual Area IV “Colonels vs. Sergeants Major”
volleyball game is 1 p.m. Nov. 24, at Kelly Fitness Center.
Stop by to watch the “old guys” duke it out for this
year’s bragging rights.
For information about Daegu sporting activities, call
Han Un-sik at 764-4800. At Camp Carroll, call Carlos
Algarin at 765-8118.
Soldier Memorial Chapel on Camp Walker is
conducting an all faith Thanksgiving service featuring
scripture, song and prayer at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
The Taegu and Camp Carroll Commissaries will be
closed on Thursday – Nov. 24 for Thanksgiving. To
accommodate holiday shoppers, the Taegu Commissary
will be open 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday.
The Camp Walker Main exchange will hold an after
Thanksgiving early-bird sale 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. Nov. 24 –
26. The first 100 shoppers arriving Nov. 24 will receive
a $20 gift card. In addition, there will be a drawing for a
$20 gift card every hour from 8–11 a.m. each day.
Residents are encouraged to check with facilities in
advance to verify operating hours and holiday closures.
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Juwangsan
The entrance fee is 3,200 won for adults, 600 won
for elementary school students and is free for
preschoolers.
For information, call the Juwangsan National Park
Visitor Center at (054) 873-0018 or visit the park’s
website at http://www.knps.or.kr/chuwang/english/
index.html.
To get to Juwangsan from Seoul, take the
Gyeongbu Expressway No.1 south and exit the
Shingal junction to Yeongdong Expressway No. 50
east. Exit the Manjong junction to Joongang
Expressway No.55 south toward Daegu. Exit at the
Seo-Andong (West Andong) Interchange and take
National Road No. 34 east. Follow it toward Jinbo-
myeon, Jinan-dong and turn right on National Road
No. 31 heading south in the direction of Cheongsong.
When you pass Cheongsong, take National Road No.
914 east to Juwangsan. If you go straight to the T-
intersection at the entrance of the national park, you
will see the ticket office. If you turn right and drive
about 12 kilometers on NR 914 it will lead to Jusanji.
From Daegu’s north (Buk-Daegu) interchange,
head north on Gyeongbu Expressway No. 1 toward
Seoul about one mile and then take Joongang
Expressway No. 55 toward Chuncheon. Take the
Seo-Andong exit (West Andong – after the tunnel; the
second exit for Andong). After passing the toll gate,
drive toward Yeongdeok (east) on National Road No.
34. After you cross Andong City, follow the directions
listed above from Seoul to Juwangsan.
A commercial bus departs Dong Seoul (East Seoul)
Bus Terminal for Juwangsan at 8:40 a.m., 10:20 a.m.,
11:40 a.m., 3 p.m., and 4:30 p.m. daily. The trip takes
four hours and 10 minutes, and costs 22,700 won for
adults, 15,900 for teenagers and 11,400 won for
children (preschoolers are free).
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Bus service is also available from Daegu to
Juwangsan. It departs the Dong-bu Bus Terminal,
which is about one mile northeast of MBC on
Municipal Road No. 50, and stops in Yeongcheon and
Cheongsong before arriving at the park. Buses depart
at 7:40 a.m., 9:10 a.m., 10:10 a.m., 11:10 a.m., 1:15
p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 5:40 p.m. The trip takes two
hours and 50 minutes, and costs 14,200 won for
adults and 7,100 won for children.
If you don’t want to venture out on your own,
don’t hesitate to ask Korean friends to accompany
you. They will be honored you asked and will enjoy
exploring Juwangsan with you. Be sure to go to the
visitor center on the second floor of the bus terminal
for a brochure before you hit the trails.
For visitors who want to spend more than one day
in the area, there are a variety of accommodations
available. Juwangsan Tourist Spa Hotel is the most
upscale place to stay and it is located two kilometers
below the park entrance. Bakwungang Inn and
Juwangsan Garden Inn are Korean style hotels.
Visitors may also choose to stay in the minbak village
opposite the bus terminal. The accommodations are
spartan by Western standards and entail sleeping on a
hard floor, but rooms only cost about 15,000 won.
Campers can also choose to pitch a tent in the Sangui
Campground adjacent to the park entrance. The cost is
3,000 to 6,000 won a day depending on the size of the
tent; however, reservations must be made at least five
days but not more than one month prior to the intended
date during peak periods and weekends. Reservations
can be made by calling (054) 873-0014 or by e-mail at
chuwang@knps.or.kr .
(Editor’s Note: Kim Jin-yeong, Public Affairs
Office intern from Kyungpook National University,
contributed to this story.)
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Another popular offering were the free dental
exams and cleanings at Bodine Dental Clinic.
618th Dental Company Soldiers from
throughout the peninsula came to Camp Walker
to help, according to Sgt. 1st Class Carlos
Hernandez, Bodine Dental Clinic
noncommissioned officer in charge. Overall, they
saw about 80 patients during the day.
“The Soldiers volunteered to be involved in
this day of providing services to retirees and
family members who cannot be seen on a regular
basis at the clinic,” he said.
Besides the aforementioned activities, lunch
was provided from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., along
with entertainment from the “Daegu Bluegrass
Boys,” a country and western band comprised
of Mike Charles, Will Hanlin, Luis Diaz and Mark
Schaefer.
B r i g . G e n . R a y m o n d V. M a s o n , 1 9 t h
Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)
commander, was in attendance during the lunch
and took the time to address and thank the
retirees for their service.
“I’m the son of a 30-year veteran, who served
in three wars, and I know that if he were here
today, he’d be very proud of the fellow veterans
and I think it is very appropriate that we are here
on Veterans Day as well,” Mason said. “And,
bringing all of our retired community in is exactly
the right thing to do. Our nation owes you a great
debt of gratitude that we can never fully repay.
We j u s t h o p e t h a t a n e v e n t l i k e t o d a y
demonstrates … the doors that you’ve crashed
through to open up for the Soldiers, sailors,
airmen and Marines that have followed you
(remain open) – we really appreciate that.”
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Learn Korean Easily

The Phrase of the Week :

Week
“Is a prescription needed for the
medicine?”

Chobangjoni piryohamnikka?
prescription is needed
Vocabulary

Thanksgiving Day ‘chusok’

Christmas ‘songtanjol’

New Year’s Day ‘solnal’

Situation of the Week : Pharmacy

Week

It’s an emergency.
Kupamnida.

How long will it take?

Olmana kollimnikka?

Can I wait for it?

Kidaril su issumnikka?
:
When can I come for it?
Onje omyon doegessumnikka?

U.N. Blvd. to close I would like some bandages.

Nov. 25-26 for Banchanggo jom juseyo.

resurfacing I would like some aspirin.

Asupirin jom juseyo.

Korean Expression of the W eek

Week

Clothes are your

wings.
Otyi nalgaeda
People judge you by what you wear.